Reasons to join UIL

Created by: Sara Doberstein

Reason 1: It’s Fun!

UIL is so much fun. Not only is it a way to learn new cool things, but it also a great way to have fun. At the competition you can play games and compete in this tournament of knowledge. There is always so much to do, that before you know it, everything will be done!

Reason 2: Learning

As many people know, the UIL competition is about learning and showing off that knowledge. I mean, you might learn cool facts about history and stuff. UIL is a great opportunity to show your friends and teachers how much you know.

Reason 3: Friends

When your at UIL, it’s a wonderful time to meet friends. Students from all around are ready to meet you here. Your future best friend might just be waiting for you. And, you can make a team with your friends and compete together. Whether meeting new friends, or coming with old ones, UIL is an awesome place to be!

Reason 4: Awards

Who doesn’t like to win awards? At the yearly UIL meet, there are so many awards to be giving. Representing your school is cool, but winning an award at the same time is even better!

Reason 5: There’s a subject for everyone!There are many subjects you can compete in like some of the following. But, remember, there are also so many more.

Oral reading Calculator skills One-act play Social studies Listening skills Maps, Graphs and Charts Ready Writing

Editorial Writing

Who: Any 6th, 7th and 8th grader can participate

What: UIL Competition

Where: Wayside Middle School

When: March 1, 2013

Why: Ed Willkie needs you!

We want you to join in on our FUN. The following 6 slides show you who the coach will be, their room # and the event they will be coaching.

Go sign up with your coach, or if you have any questions, come by room 225 and see Mrs. Cromwell.

Event Coach Room #

Spelling Ms. Cherry 238

Ready Writing

Ms. Martin 212

Editorial Writing

Ms. Ford 108

Event Coach Room #

Oral Reading

Mr. Knowles

232

Number Sense

Ms. Lucy 218

Art Ms. Pandit 106

Event Coach Room #Impromptu Speaking

Ms. Kelly 248

Listening Skills

Mr. Sellers 244

Maps, Graphs, & Charts

Ms. Willis 248

Event Coach Room #Music Memory

Ms. Stevens 120

Science Ms. Bryson 105

Calculator Skills

Ms. Phelps 243

Event Coach Room #

Dictionary Skills

Ms. Aziz 116

Math Mr. Harter 123

Event Coach Room #Social Studies

Mr. Byrom 226

Chess Puzzle

Ms. Stevens

120

So, no matter what you decide to do, join Willkie's UIL team and represent your school! Remember, you can have fun, learn new things, make new friends, and earn awards. We hope to see you on our team! Sign up with the teacher who sponsors your event or with Mrs. Cromwell today!