Miscellaneous Mentionables
Free Clorox Disinfecting Wipes for Teachers
This school year, the National Education Association’s Health Information Network and The Clorox Company will offer a coupon for a free canister of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes to teachers nationwide to help them welcome back their students, but not the germs and viruses that often come with them. Beginning today through September 5th, teachers can sign up to receive a coupon for their wipes at www.cloroxclassrooms.com, while supplies last. At the Web site, teachers can also sign up for a free “Clean Up the Classroom” kit, which features lesson plans, games, and other tools to help reduce the spread of germs.
Carnival Cruise Virtual Book Of Dreams Contest
Dream Big, Win Big
The Virtual Book of Dreams™
How Do I Enter?
1) Ask your child to complete the thought “I’m always dreaming up fun stuff. Wouldn’t it be awesome if…” in 250 words or less
2) Ask your child to create a hand-drawn illustration that corresponds with their dream
3) Scan the illustration onto your computer
4) Submit your child’s written dream and illustration for a chance to win BIG at http://dreambook.carnival-dream.com/submit-your-dream.aspx
* Every dream is valid, there are no limitations to how creative your child can get. Click here to see a sample dream.
* Please note: All entrants must be parents/guardians submitting on behalf of their child.
When Do I Need To Enter By?
The contest ends on September 18, 2009, so make sure to get the creativity moving soon!
What Are the Judges Looking For?
· Creativity and Originality of the dream
· Expression—how well the dream is captured in words
· Emotional Content—how well the dream conveys emotion in words and images.
For the illustration, the judges want to see how effectively the dream is expressed in the illustration. The judges are not concerned with how technically impressive the illustration is, but rather how well it captures the essence of the dream.
How and When Will the Grand Prize Winner Be Determined?
1) A panel of judges will select 4 Finalists
2) YOU have the ability to select the 5th Finalist by voting online here (http://dreambook.carnival-dream.com/gallerydream.aspx )
3) The 5 Finalists will be officially announced on www.carnivalbookofdreams.com on September 28th
4) Between September 28- October 4, YOU get to decide the GRAND PRIZE WINNER by voting online here (http://dreambook.carnival-dream.com/gallerydream.aspx )
5) The finalist receiving the highest number of votes wins the Grand Prize title and will be officially announced on October 12.
What Do I Get If I Win?
· Finalists receive digital cameras and other prizes from Carnival
· The Virtual Book of Dreams™ Grand Prize Winner will be named the Godchild of the Carnival WaterWorks water slide aboard the Carnival Dream and will be invited to participate in a ship christening ceremony in New York City in mid-November 2009. The winning family will also receive a two-night cruise aboard Carnival Dream.











