Dear Joshua,

Do you know a public school student or teacher who deserves to win a new laptop computer? 

If so, then I have good news - GiveKidsGoodSchools.com is running its "My Teacher is the Best" Essay Contest for the second year in a row.  The contest is open to public school students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Tell us about your favorite middle school teacher and what makes him or her special and win two new laptop computers - one for yourself and one for the teacher you write about.

Last years winner, Tyrone who's now an 8th grader in Hartford, CT, won a new computer for himself and one for his favorite teacher, Mrs. Robinson.  To quote Tyrone, I usually don't like writing essays, but I do want to thank Mrs. Robinson for all her help and would like other people to read about this important person in my life.  Mrs. Robinson is always giving something out of kindness, so this is my way of giving it back to her."

Essays must be written about a public school teacher the student had in middle school and can be no more than 250 words in length.  Essays must be submitted by May 31, 2004.  To learn more about the contest and find out how to enter, click here.

Last year, we received over 2,400 essays from students across the country.  This year, we'd like to get even more!  So please help us spread the word.  Visit our web site to download fliers about the contest and to pick up a banner ad you can post on your web site to promote the contest.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Eve

Eve Fox
Online Campaign Coordinator
GiveKidsGoodSchools.com