TO: Bexar County School District Administrators, Teachers, and Students
FROM: Sharon Skrobarcek, Ph.D., Chairman
Education Committee
Alamo Mission Chapter
DATE: October 9, 2007
RE: 2007-2008 Texas History Essay Contests for 4th and 7th Grade Students and History Teachers
In support of the education of Texas history in our Texas schools, public and private, to maintain
accuracy and interest with our leaders of tomorrow, the Alamo MIssion Chapter of the Daughters
of the Republic of Texas cordially invite your District to participate in the 2007-08 Texas History Essay
Contests for 4th and 7th grade students. These contests offer unique opportunities for students to
fulfill TAKS objectives and to extend classroom activities for a real world purpose. These contests are
open to ALL 4th and 7th grade students studying Texas history including those participating in
Gifted and Talented programs.
Teachers are asked to rank their top 5 student essays and submit them as per the enclosed
rules no later than January 31, 2008. All participating students will receive Certificates of Achievement
at an awards ceremony on the grounds of our historic Alamo. In addition, City winners will
receive a cash prize and the opportunity to compete at the state level. State winners receive additional
recognition and cash prizes.
History teachers of 4th and 7th grade students are invited to participate in an essay contest as
well. City winners will receive an invitation to the DRT Convention in Tyler in May 2008. State winners
receive recognition and cash prizes of $700 each. The winning teachers’ schools will each receive a
cash prize of $1000.
Teachers and/or students who wish to participate are aksed to return an enclosed post card. A
DRT Committee member will then make a personal contact directly with the participating teacher.
Please direct any additional inquiries to Dr. Sharon Skrobarcek at (210) 651-5767.
