“What
Keeps You Moving” Essay Contestwith Al Horford
Tell Al what keeps you motivated to stay fit and healthy.
As part of the Hawks’ Read to Achieve Program, presented by Philips and Sprite, the Atlanta Hawks and Al Horford are happy to announce our “What Keeps You Moving” Essay Contest. This contest is open to all metro Atlanta elementary schools (K-5). Please read the official rules for the contest, which kicks off on January 16, 2009, and has great prize packages for the six winning students. The grand prize winner with receive a visit to his or her gym class by Al Horford and 4 tickets to the Read to Achieve Day Game on March 15th when the Atlanta Hawks take on the Portland Trailblazers at 1 PM; and the 5 second place winners (awarded in each grade level except in the grade level which has the Grand Prize Winner) will be awarded 2 tickets to the Read to Achieve Day game on March 15, 2009 along with other prizes. (Winners will be acknowledged on the court during that game)
Click here for more information!
Atlanta Hawks Poetry Slam Contest
Calling
all high school students! The Atlanta Hawks Poetry Slam is a shout-out
especially to you, an invite to turn your thoughts into verse and speak them
aloud. Submit your written entry for the Atlanta Hawks Poetry Slam contest by
Nov. 28th and vie for a chance to spit your verse during a special Martin Luther
King, Jr. celebration at the Hawks game on Monday, January 19th.
Click here to
learn more, including how to enter.
Student Achiever
Motivating
youth to earn good grades, stay in school and work hard is what the Atlanta
Hawks Student Achiever program is all about. Presented by Philips, this effort
recognizes middle and high school students who earn a 3.0, improve their grades,
have perfect attendance and work hard.
The Atlanta Hawks Student Achiever program is at capacity for the
2008-2009 season. Please check back at the beginning of next school year to
enroll your school.
For answers to frequently asked questions on
redeeming vouchers, please
click
here.
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Fast Break for Reading
In conjunction with the NBA and its national campaign to help young people develop a life-long love for reading, the Atlanta Hawks are again offering the Fast Break for Reading program to greater-Atlanta area elementary schools. Presented by Philips and Sprite, the program uses the excitement of professional basketball to encourage a life-long love of reading. For each 25 books student read, they earn such rewards as Hawks bookmarks, stickers and pencils.Registration for Fast Break for Reading program is now closed. If you would like more information or have questions, please email Courtney Schweers.
For answers to frequently asked questions on redeeming vouchers, please
click
here.
Atlanta Hawks And Thrashers School Assembly Program
The Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers joined forces to create an exciting assembly program that focuses on the importance of reading, healthy eating habits and staying active! Targeting elementary schools in the Metro Atlanta area, the 45-minute program features Hawks and Thrashers staff, dance team members and mascots. This high-energy program uses fun examples and exciting visual aids to teach students these important concepts. For participating in the program, schools will receive 50 books for their media center and other great incentives.
To sign up for the program, contact the Hawks and Thrashers Group Sales Department at 1-866-715-1500, Option 4 or email at thrashers.groups@atlantaspirit.com.
For answers to frequently asked questions on redeeming vouchers, pleasee
click
here.
Atlanta
Hawks Read to Achieve
Read to Achieve (RTA) is a year-round
program developed by the NBA and NBA Players Association to help young people
develop a life-long love for reading. Reaching millions of children worldwide,
RTA is supported by all 30 NBA teams, 16 WNBA teams, and 8 NBDL teams.
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As part of the team’s Read to Achieve Program, the Atlanta Hawks are asking fans to bring new or gently used children’s books with them to Philips Arena this season. The books will be donated to Hawks reading and learning centers in metro Atlanta along with Communities In Schools. For your convenience, the Read to Achieve Book Bin will be located outside the Team Gear Store on the main concourse near portal 9 every game this season for book collections. Give the gift of reading! Support the Hawks Read to Achieve program, presented by Philips and Sprite.
Honor Roll Program
The Atlanta Hawks and
Thrashers Honor Roll program rewards students of all ages for their academic
achievement. Any student at a participating school who is excelling in the
classroom will earn a complimentary Hawks or Thrashers ticket with the purchase
of a discounted ticket this season. Participating schools will also be eligible
to register for a chance to receive a scholarship for their school. To take
advantage of this program or for more information, please contact
honorroll@atlantaspirit.com.
Atlanta Hawks Announce Scholarship Program
The
Atlanta Hawks and Project GRAD Atlanta are launching a new scholarship program
for Georgia high school seniors attending a Project GRAD high school. The
initiative will give students the opportunity to earn $2,000 towards a college
education.
To apply, students must complete an application form along
with a typed 1,000-word essay, and submit both items to their school’s
Scholarship Coordinator, by February 28, 2007. Other requirements include a
letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor, and proof of Georgia
residency.
Additionally, applicants must be a senior at one of the Project GRAD high
schools (Booker T. Washington High School, South Atlanta High School or the New
Schools at Carver) with a minimum 2.8 cumulative grade point average. Interested
students pursuing an educational or professional career in Education, Physical
Education, Sports Management, Marketing or Communications are eligible to apply.
Click here for an application and complete list of requirements and
scholarship flyer featuring Texas A&M graduate and Hawks G Acie Law.
