TO: Karen Sinders, Principal, Lufkin Road Middle School From

TO:
Karen Sinders, Principal, Lufkin Road Middle School
From: Linda Maloof, Community Relations Manager
Subject: BARNES & NOBLE "MY FAVORITE TEACHER" CONTEST DEADLINE APPROACHING
Dear Mrs. Sinders,
Wouldn't it be nice to receive a check for $5,000 for your school? And to recognize one of your teachers in
our My Favorite Teacher Contest who will also receive a $5,000 check? There's still time for your school's
students to nominate their favorite teacher to be the Barnes & Noble Teacher of the Year!
The deadline is March 1, 2013.
Now in its 3rd year, the My Favorite Teacher program provides middle and high school students with the
opportunity to tell their communities how much they appreciate their teachers by writing essays, poems or
thank-you letters that share how their teacher has influenced their life and why they appreciate and admire
their teacher.
Participating schools collect the essays and submit them to the Gary Barnes & Noble store for
consideration. Entries will be judged on the compelling nature of the teacher's qualities, the sincerity of the
student's appreciation and the quality of expression and writing.
The local winning teacher will be recognized at an event at the Gary Barnes & Noble at 760 SE Maynard
Rd. where they will receive a special award acknowledging their achievement and additional recognition
and praise from their community.
The winning teacher from our store will be entered into the regional contest. Each regional winner will
receive a NOOK Tablet™ and a $500 Barnes & Noble Gift Card. From the pool of regional winners,
Barnes & Noble will name one teacher the Barnes & Noble National Teacher of the Year. The winning
teacher will receive $5,000 and the title of "My Favorite Teacher." The winner will be recognized at a
special community celebration at their local Barnes & Noble store. The winning teacher's school will
receive $5,000.
Only middle and high school students and active teachers employed in elementary, middle or high schools
in the United States are eligible to win. The contest rules can be found at www.bn.com/mvfavoriteteacher.
We hope you will encourage your students to participate in the program. Perhaps your English/Writing
classes can encourage participation as a writing assignment. I have attached the Entry Form for your
convenience. We look forward to recognizing your teachers at our event soon.
Thank you,
Linda Maloof
y760 SE Maynard
Road
Gary, NC 27511
Tel: 919-467-3866
A school is much like a bookstore.
They're both places of aspiration, passion, education, and dreams.
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That's why Barnes & Noble is excited to recogni/e the foundation of
our great American schools—our dedicated teachers. The Barnes & Noble
My Favorite Teacher Contest provides your students with the opportunity to tell your
community how much their teachers are appreciated.
Who Participates
Middle and High School Students.
How to Participate
Students write an essay, poem, or thank-you letter explaining how a teacher has influenced their life and why they
appreciate and admire them. You collect the essays and share them with your Barnes & Noble bookseller.
• Entries should be 500 words or less, in English, and typed on 8.5" x 11" white paper.
• Each entry should be submitted with the entry form provided.
• A parent or legal guardian must sign the entry form acknowledging that they have read the Official Contest Rules.
Submitting Entries
All entries should be provided to your local Barnes & Noble representative by March 1, 2013. You may also mail them
to the store postmarked by the deadline. The address of your nearest Barnes & Noble retailer can be found at
http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com
Once the winner is selected, plans for a celebration begin!
What Students Get
The student who writes the winning essay, poem, or thank-you letter will receive a certificate of recognition and be honored at
their local store during a ceremony for the winning teacher.
What Teachers Get
The winning teacher will be recognized at an event at their local Barnes & Noble where they will receive a special award
acknowledging their achievement, and additional recognition and praise from their community.
Regional winners will each receive a NOOK Tablet1" and a $500 Barnes & Noble Gift Card.
The winner of the Barnes & Noble National Teacher of the Year award will receive $5,000 and be recognized at a special event
at a Barnes & Noble store. The winning teacher's school will receive $5,000 as well.
We hope you'll partner with us to recognize excellence in teaching!
Your Barnes & Noble Team
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Show how much you
appreciate your teacher.
CONTEST
Enter Today!
For Middle & High School Students:
To participate, simply write an essay, poem, or thank-you letter explaining how a teacher has influenced your life. Be sure to
explain why you admire and appreciate your teacher, Entries must be 500 words or less, in English, and typed on 8.5" x 11"
white paper. Attach your submission to this entry form and hand it in to your school office before MarchJ, 2013. Entries
may also be delivered in person to your local Barnes & Noble store by March 1, 2013. You may also mail them to your local
Barnes & Noble store postmarked by the deadline. The address of your nearest Barnes & Noble retailer can be found at
http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com
Prizes:
•
The winning teacher from each store will be recognized at a special event at a local Barnes & Noble location
and receive a special award acknowledging their achievement The student who writes the winning essay,
poem, or thank-you letter will also receive a certificate of recognition and be honored at the store.
•
Regional winners will each receive a NOOK Tablet™ and a $500 Barnes & Noble Gift Card.
•
The winner of the Barnes & Noble National Teacher of tie Year award will receive $5,000 and be recognized
at a special event at a Barnes & Noble store. The winning teacher's school will receive $5,000 as well.
•
A media release wili announce the national winner and the contributions that led to him or her being recognized.
Your name:
Your grade:
Your school name:
Teacher's name:
Teacher's subject/class:
Teacher's school email of you know it):
Principal's name:
Principal's school email (if you Know it):
School address:
Street:
City:
State:
Zip code:
School's off ice phone number (rf you know it):
I acknowledge that I have read and understand all of the terms and conditions of the contest (contained in the Official Rules
located on BN.COM/myfavoriteteacher), and I consent to the collection of my child's personal information in this contest
entry form and essay, poem, or thank-you letter,
Parent/Guardian (print name):
Signature:
Parent's phone number:
Date:
Ekgtbte grade 1-12 teachers must be employed by a public ca private elementary, middle, or high school Rease see trie Official Rules available ai BN.COM/myfavonteleacher or at youi focal Barnes & Noble store