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!