2015-2016 MARYLAND POETRY OUT LOUD
THIS REGISTRATION FORM FOR THE MARYLAND STATE COMPETITION IS
DUE BY OCTOBER 2, 2015 Make sure to also download the timeline:
www.msac.org/poetryoutloud - left hand side bar in September. DEADLINES ARE FIRM.
POL has a new structure: note that the competition will now be limited to 45 schools—15
per region. After that threshold has been reached, remaining schools will be on a waiting
list should any drop out, so should conduct their programs as planned. Larger counties
with many schools will be limited.
PLEASE FILL OUT ALL FIELDS:
YES, our school would like to participate in the 2015-16 Poetry Out Loud competition in Maryland. We would like
to have _____ Teacher Toolkits mailed to us (limit 8 for new schools, 5 for returning – extra copies may be
downloaded at www.poetryoutloud.org):
Name of School:_______________________________________________________________
Complete Address (MUST HAVE CITY & ZIP OR WE CAN’T MAIL TOOLKITS):
_____________________________________________________________________________
COUNTY:__________________________ Phone: __________________________________
FAX (NEA requires):_______________________Email: _____________________________
Number of participating 9th grade classrooms:
____________ Teacher Toolkits ______
Number of participating 10th grade classrooms:
____________ Teacher Toolkits ______
Number of participating 11th grade classrooms:
____________ Teacher Toolkits ______
Number of participating 12th grade classrooms:
____________ Teacher Toolkits ______
Name of Coordinator for Your High School:
______________________________________
(This is the High School English/Lang.Arts Chair or Other Designated High School Representative: please see
‘Staffing the Competition’ in the guidelines – THIS PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
SUPERVISING/CONDUCTING THE COMPETITION AT THE SCHOOL and acting as liaison with the
Maryland State Arts Council for all competitions.)
Coordinator’s phone: _________________________________cell:_______________________
Coordinator’s email: ___________________________
PLEASE EMAIL THIS FORM TO: Christine Stewart, AiE Program Director, Maryland State Arts Council:
christine.stewart1@maryland.gov. QUESTIONS? 410-767-6476