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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents p. 2
History/philosophy/guidelines p. 3
Art and LEST Logo Design p. 5
Drama p. 6
Knowledge Bowl p. 8
Mathematics p. 10
Music (general information) p. 11
Piano/Instrumental/Instrumental Ensembles p. 12
Vocal/Vocal Ensembles p. 14
Robotics p. 15
Science Exposition p. 20
Spelling p. 21
Technology/Movie Making p. 23
Language Arts p. 24
Page 2 of 25 2.14.2021HISTORY The first L.E.S.T. was held in 1962 at Concordia University-Portland with four Portland area schools (St. Paul-Sherwood, Trinity-Oregon City, Trinity-Portland, and Martin Luther-Portland). This first gathering involved a boy’s basketball tournament, and a few years later a volleyball competition was added for the girls. As word of the tournament spread, schools from outside of the Portland area (Idaho, Montana, California, Southern Oregon, Nevada, and Washington) began traveling by car, train, plane, or bus to participate in the L.E.S.T. In the early years, Luther Hall was transformed from a classroom building to a dormitory for visiting teams. Over time additional activities and competitions (now including over 20 individual and/or team events) were added. The L.E.S.T. grew, having close to 1000 5th-8th Grade participants from as many as 21 Lutheran elementary schools around the Pacific Northwest and northern California. Schools from British Columbia, Canada, and Nebraska have also recently attended the L.E.S.T. Concordia University-Portland hosted its last L.E.S.T. in February of 2020 due to the permanent closure of Concordia University-Portland. The L.E.S.T. will be taking on a new look with operating virtually 4/29-4/30/2021 and ‘in person-live’ in 2022. The dates are set for 2/17/2022-2/19/2022 at two locations - Grace Lutheran Church & School in Pocatello, ID and Concordia University-Irvine, CA creating an opportunity for the L.E.S.T. to continue its regional presence in the Northwest part of the United States and start a new location for Lutheran schools in the Southwest region of the United States to have a L.E.S.T. PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT The L.E.S.T. is based on the value of Christian education that emphasizes the love and praise of God, thankful use of personal talents and service to others. The primary goal of the L.E.S.T. is to provide an organized structure to promote fun, skill development, fair play, and fellowship among Lutheran elementary school youth through academic, athletic, and recreational activities. The tournament offers a variety of individual and team events that facilitate participants' emotional, intellectual, physical, and spiritual growth. Participation and maximal involvement for each school is encouraged. It is the position of the L.E.S.T. that participation in competition can facilitate optimal growth and development. By focusing on doing one’s best, instead of overemphasizing winning, it is hoped that competition will promote a positive feeling of self-worth, as well as lifelong participation in academic and recreational activities. Page 3 of 25 2.14.2021
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Guidelines for participation, as well as criteria for contest evaluation, are also
detailed in the pages that follow. Schools may make application for participation
in the LEST by completing the Registration Form found at www.cui.edu/lest.
The following dates are set to expedite the registration process for the Virtual
L.E.S.T. 2021:
• March 1, 2021 – L.E.S.T. website debut
• March 1, 2021 – Virtual 2021 L.E.S.T. Registration Materials released at
www.cui.edu/lest
• March 31, 2021 - Application deadline
Page 4 of 25 2.14.2021ART DISPLAY DESCRIPTION/REGULATIONS The art display provides recognition for each student's contribution. There are no permanent criteria for this activity but all art work must be original designs (nothing copied from magazines, cards, pre-packaged craft projects, etc.). Each contribution must also carry with it an identification label with the artist's name, grade level, and school on the submitted photograph (see ‘How to Participate”). HOW TO PARTICIPATE There is no prior registration for the art display. Each school will photograph and email every art entry individually to mschuldheisz@gmail.com by 3/31/2021. Please observe the limit of 15 total artworks per school, one piece of art per student, and no more than five additional L.E.S.T. logo entries per school. The identification information should be on the front of the art entry. Participants will receive a written evaluation of their work along with an acknowledgement of their participation. L.E.S.T. LOGO DESIGN The L.E.S.T. logo design was begun in 1989. Each school is limited to five entries for this event. One design will be chosen for the following year’s L.E.S.T. Recommendations are that the design is simple and that some religious wording and/or artistry be used in the entry. The design is to be done in pencil or black ink on white 8 ½ x 11” paper. Logo designs should be electronically sent to Mary Schuldheisz at mschuldheisz@gmail.com no later than 3/31/2021. The L.E.S.T. reserves the right to make any changes or modifications to the design chosen for the logo. Page 5 of 25 2.14.2021
DRAMA COMPETITION
L.E.S.T. offers an opportunity for schools to prepare and present scenes or one-
act plays in juried competition. The schools that achieve a certain point level on
the judging forms will receive an “Outstanding Performance” award, presented at
the Awards Ceremony. In addition, the director of each drama presented will
receive comments from the jury to share with his or her students. These
comments will be contained on the judging forms.
LOGISTICS
The Drama Competition will be live – online, following the schedule that will be
sent to schools in early April. The area for the performance should measure no
larger than 20 ft. wide by 15 ft. deep. Please tighten the dimensions of the
performing area if possible so visibility of the characters and audibility are
optimized as much as possible.
When filming for the Virtual 2021 L.E.S.T. the ‘live streaming’ needs to be from a
‘still place.’ The person operating the camera should either put the camera on a
tri-pod or a desk (if from a computer device) so that there is not any ‘bumpiness’ to
the production. (Note: It would be wise to film every practice and review after
each rehearsal, so the ‘live streaming’ is enhanced). Also, please be aware of the
lighting used so the ‘live picture’ is enhanced and not diminished.
Backdrop should be as simple as possible for less distraction. Props are
encouraged.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Each school should indicate on the L.E.S.T. Registration Form their intention to
participate in the Drama Competition. Each school should also submit a program
page electronically to Mary Schuldheisz (mschuldheisz@gmail.com), which lists the
title of the play, the cast list, the school’s name, etc. You are encouraged to use
student artwork on this sheet. The L.E.S.T. will create an electronic program from
these program pages for the drama performance. The program will be available at
www.cui.edu/lest
REQUIREMENTS
1. Schools must clear royalty issues with the play's agent. The L.E.S.T. is
not responsible for any royalty infractions or royalty payments. We
strongly encourage you to contact the publishing house (Samuel French,
Anchorage Press, etc.) to determine whether royalties are applicable. Be
sure to inform them that this is a juried competition with educational
outcomes and that no admission will be charged.
2. Props and costumes are encouraged.
3. It is suggested that you should use understudies for any actor or actress
who may find themselves in the position of needing to decide between
performing on the stage or participating in another L.E.S.T. event or if they
Page 6 of 25 2.14.2021are absent on the day of the production. THE SCHEDULE WILL NOT BE
ABLE TO BE CHANGED!!!!
4. A script of your play will need to be sent electronically to Mary Schuldheisz at
mschuldheisz@gmail.com by 4/15/2021 for the adjudicators.
GUIDELINES FOR THE SELECTION OF SCENE OR ONE-ACT:
1. It should be a contemporary script (post-1930).
2. It must be no longer than 20 minutes in length. (The performance will be
halted at 20 minutes.)
3. No musicals or original scripts are allowed.
4. There will only be 5 minutes to set up and 5 minutes to take down the set
for the performance. Choose and plan accordingly.
CRITERIA FOR JURIED COMMENTS AND JUDGING
The jury will consider the following when writing comments and when choosing
the recipients of the awards:
1. Voice/Projection
2. Blocking and Movement
3. Preparation/Improvisation
4. Facial Expression/Body Language
5. Characterization
6. Ensemble
7. Set/Costumes/Technical Elements
The judging form, available on the LEST website, explains in more detail exactly
what the judges will be basing the scores.
Page 7 of 25 2.14.2021KNOWLEDGE BOWL
DESCRIPTION/REGULATIONS
The Knowledge Bowl allows academically gifted students the opportunity to
match their intellectual skills against others of comparable ability and provides an
avenue for fellowship among LEST participants.
Details:
1. Each school is allowed one team of no more than 5 members. Each team
may have two 8th graders or two 7th graders, but not two of each of those
grade levels (two 7th graders and two 8th graders may not be on the team
at the same time). If a school is not allowed to mix grade level cohorts, they
may have a team of 3 from any one grade. Alternates may be used as
substitutes, but may be substituted only between matches, not during a
match. Team members should be present together at one site and visually
online with the judges the entire time.
2. Tournament format (bracket, pool play, etc.) will be determined by the number
of schools entered in the Knowledge Bowl. Typically, matches will last
approximately 10 minutes with 5 minutes between matches. Each round
includes 10 questions or a 10-minute time limit, whichever comes first. The
championship match will be 25 questions in length.
3. Questions will be selected from any of the following categories, but NOT
necessarily from all: Fine Arts, Language Arts, Math, Religion, Science,
Current Events, and Social Studies.
4. All questions will be worth 1 point and each team will be given the question
simultaneously. The teams will have 20 seconds to write their responses.
When time is up, the answer must be displayed to the judge or the team will
be ineligible to receive points for that question. If a wrong answer is written
the team will not receive any points. After all preliminary rounds have been
completed, total points for each team for all rounds will be calculated. The
top four teams will participate in the Championship Match.
5. If there is a tie at the end of the championship match, additional questions will
be asked until the tie is broken (up to 5 additional questions). If there is still
a tie, a question with a number answer will be asked, and the team that is
closest (either above or below the answer) will be the winner.
6. All answers will be written. Calculations may be necessary, but no calculators
will be allowed. Writing surfaces and pens need to be provided by each
school.
7. Each team will have an appointed captain who will act as the writer for each
answer. The captain will be seated in the center of his/her team.
Page 8 of 25 2.14.20218. Each team is to have an adult "coach" who will be present with their team.
Coaches are responsible for their team's promptness to the competition and
for their team's behavior at all times.
9. If a scoring error is believed to have been made, the coach must notify the
judges immediately. The judges can call time-out to bring the error to the
attention of the moderator to be resolved.
EACH TEAM WILL HAVE AN APPOINTED CAPTAIN WHO WILL
ACT AS THE WRITER FOR EACH ANSWER. THE CAPTAIN WILL
BE SEATED IN THE CENTER OF HIS/HER TEAM.
10. Each team is to have an adult "coach" who will be present with their team.
Coaches are responsible for their team's promptness to the competition and
for their team's behavior at all times.
11. If a scoring error is believed to have been made, the coach must notify the
judges immediately. The judges can call time-out to bring the error to the
attention of the moderator to be resolved.
Page 9 of 25 2.14.2021MATHEMATICS COMPETITION DESCRIPTION/REGULATIONS INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION BY GRADES The L.E.S.T. individual mathematics competition is conducted in four different divisions, one division for each grade level, grades five through eight. The examination of all contestants is conducted at one time. Each exam consists of mathematical problems with a specified time limit for completion. Calculators are not permitted; instructions will be provided to competitors regarding what equipment is needed. Spectators are not allowed to observe the proceedings. Awards will be given to the top finishers in each grade level. The math department at Hope Lutheran School-Seattle will develop the test that will be used for the competition. This year's virtual competition will not include a group math competition. SCHEDULE The date and time of the Math Competition are located in the Virtual 2021 L.E.S.T. Master Schedule. A link to participate will be available on the L.E.S..T website (www.cui.edu/lest) on the day of the Math Competition for competitors. HOW TO PARTICIPATE All competitors must pre-register on the L.E.S.T. Registration Form. Each school may enter a total of four students, one for each of the four grade levels of competition (5-8). Alternates are permitted but must also be pre- registered. Alternates will only participate if the first designated competitor is not able to participate in the competition. A school may enter less than four students in the math competition if they do not have students at a particular grade level to compete in math. Page 10 of 25 2.14.2021
MUSIC COMPETITION (GENERAL INFORMATION)
GOALS FOR ALL MUSIC COMPETITIONS:
1. To give honor and praise to God for the wonderful gift of music.
2. To encourage the study of music among our young people.
3. To encourage mastery of performance and musical technique.
4. To provide a unique forum for the sharing of music with peers.
5. To give recognition to, and praise God for, those who excel in this gift.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION/REGULATIONS
The music competition is open to piano, instrumental, vocal, and ensembles. An
'ensemble' is defined as two or more performers. An accompanist will be allowed
if needed.
Contestants will be judged in the following categories.
1. Accuracy
2. Rhythm
3. Musicianship
4. Technique
5. Other Performance Factors
AWARDS FOR MUSIC COMPETITIONS
Points Placement Award Division Rating
22-25 First Blue I
17-21 Second II
10-16 Third III
Students are judged on their own performance, not compared to other
performers. Awards will be given for blue ribbon winners. The judges' rating
sheets, with valuable comments, will be sent to each school at the closing of
L.E.S.T..
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Page 11 of 25 2.14.2021PIANO, INSTRUMENTAL, AND INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES:
1. Regarding the use of Arrangements
Literature played must be written for the instrument and not an arrangement from
a different genre (i.e. theme from a piano concerto, movie theme, etc.).
Contestants may play an arranged piece and be evaluated, but they may not be
eligible for an award. Transcriptions of music after the year 1900 are allowed,
but these entrants should realize that they are competing against other students
who play Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Clementi, etc. The decision of the judges is final.
The L.E.S.T. reserves the right to make adjustments on requirements for this
competition from year to year.
2. About the Schedules
Since all of the performances will be pre-recorded, the schedule will contain the
login information so the performance can be viewed during its scheduled time by
whomever would like to view the show.
a. Contestants must provide an original piece of their music for the judge
and should be emailed to mschuldheisz@gmail.com by 3/31/2021. Send
the music score with the music registrations electronically to:
mschuldheisz@gmail.com – music downloaded from the internet
will include the copyright.
NO PHOTOCOPIES. This is illegal and would violate U.S. Copyright Laws.
3. Instrumentalists must provide their own accompanist (if needed). Instrumental
pieces, which were written with an accompaniment, must be heard that way.
Only pieces which were truly written as "solo" may be heard without
accompaniment.
4. Memorization of music is strongly encouraged.
5. Each contestant should begin with the announcement of his or her name, their
school name and location, followed by the title and composer of their piece.
6. Total time for each performance may not exceed six (6) minutes.
7. Due to the ‘virtual’ format for the 2021 L.E.S.T. please do the following:
a. Ensembles can be composed of no more than 2 students.
b. ALL performances will be pre-recorded with the following
instructions:
i. Video tape with landscape/horizontal
ii. Be within at least 3 ft. of the camera for achieving audio
quality
iii. Videotape hands playing only on instrument(s). If vocals –
from the neck up.
c. Send the music score with the music registrations electronically to:
mschuldheisz@gmail.com – music downloaded from the internet
will include the copyright.
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Page 12 of 25 2.14.2021PIANO, INSTRUMENTAL, AND INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES (continued)
Handbells/Handchimes: Schools participating in Handbells/Handchimes should
send the Handbells/Handchimes Registration Form to Mary Schuldheisz at
mschuldheisz@gmail.com by 3/31/2021. Schools will be guaranteed a spot for
at least one Handbells/Handchimes group, but can submit registration forms for
up to three groups. The additional groups will be included on the performance
schedule if there is enough time for each group.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN PIANO AND INSTRUMENTAL EVENTS
Pre-registration is necessary for proper planning of this event. Please list
performers on individual registration forms. PLEASE FILL THE
REGISTRATION FORM OUT COMPLETELY. The registration for Ensembles
has a different registration form than individual performers. Because of limited
time and facilities, there is a limit on the number of entries from each
school. The following formula for the 5th and 6th grade competition in piano,
instrumental, vocal, and ensembles, and the 7th and 8th grade competition in
piano, instrumental, vocal, and ensembles will be used:
• Schools with enrollment of 75 students or less in grades 5 - 8 = 8
participants in each grade combination (i.e. - 8 in 5th/6th and 8 in 7th/8th) for
instrumental, 8 participants in each grade combination for piano, and 4
ensembles for grades 5 - 8
• Schools with enrollment of more than 75 students in grades 5 - 8 = 10
participants in each grade combination (i.e. - 10 in 5th/6th and 10 in 7th/8th)
for instrumental, 10 participants in each grade combination for piano, and
5 ensembles for grades 5-8
Individual adjudication forms should be filled out on the top half and sent in with
the L.E.S.T. Registration Form by 3/31/2021. Any adjudication forms received
after 3/31/2021 might not be able to be included in the final schedule for
participation in the L.E.S.T.
1. The top of the adjudication form needs to be completely filled out.
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Page 13 of 25 2.14.2021SOLO VOCAL AND VOCAL ENSEMBLES:
The vocal competition is open to solo and small vocal ensembles (groups).
“Ensembles” are made up of two or more singers. Music for the Vocal Ensemble
groups should be written in two or more voice parts, (i.e.: soprano and alto, etc.),
not just in unison. If a piece is written with a piano accompaniment, a piano
accompanist must be used.
Contestants will be judged in five categories:
1. Intonation and Musical Accuracy
2. Diction (pronunciation)
3. Breath Control
4. Vocal Quality (clear tone)
5. Stage Presence (posture, presentation, facial expression)
SPECIAL REGULATIONS:
1. Singers should choose music of good quality written primarily for the voice and
avoiding contemporary ‘pop’ literature. The music should be memorized. The
use of a piano accompanist is required if the music is written for piano and voice.
Music given to the judge must be copied in a front/back/booklet format in the
running order of the song selection – adding pages to this booklet (if applicable)
to avoid any turning back for any repeats that the piece may contain. The
L.E.S.T. reserves the right to adjust requirements for this competition from year
to year.
2. Regarding Scheduling: Since performances will be pre-recorded, the scheduled
times are for viewing. A login will be provided for the performances prior to the
start of the Virtual 2021 L.E.S.T.
3. It is very important that the individual registration forms be filled out completely
with the name of the performer, school, grade level and the name of the piece of
music.
4. Because of limited time and performance spaces, the number of participants
from each school is limited as follows:
• Schools with enrollment of 75 students or less in grades 5 - 8 = 8 participants
in each grade combination (i.e. - 8 in 5th/6th and 8 in 7th/8th) for vocal solos
and 4 vocal ensembles for grades 5-8
• Schools with enrollment of more than 75 students in grades 5 - 8 = 10
participants in each grade combination (i.e.- 10 in 5th/6th and 10 in 7th/8th) for
vocal solos and 5 vocal ensembles for grades 5-8.
Page 14 of 25 2.14.2021ROBOTICS COMPETITION
LEST Virtual Robotics Competition
Official Rules 2021
In response to the worldwide pandemic, L.E.S.T. will host a Virtual Robotics
Competition for participating schools for the 2021 season. As many schools face the
unique challenges of remote classrooms, hybrid models, and the slow reintegration of
in-person learning, this year’s competition will be designed to promote maximum
inclusion and flexibility while fostering a love for learning. In that regard, L.E.S.T.
organizers present the first ever Robot Drag Racing Tournament.
This year, participating students must design, build, and program a robot that can travel
10 feet in the shortest amount of time. The competition will be streamed live using the
Zoom teleconference platform.
The competition format will be decided by event organizers based upon the number of
registered participants. If the organizers must limit the number of entries, competition
slots will be distributed equally among participating schools with empty slots filled by
those who can field additional teams. At the end of the competition, awards will be given
for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place teams.
A. Participating Schools & Team Specifications
• The number of teams per school will be designated by event organizers based
upon the event format and number of registered participants.
• Participating schools are encouraged to have multiple teams registered to fill
available slots once the format is determined.
• All teams must be pre-registered by the deadline.
• A team may only consist of students from a LEST participating school.
• A member of one team cannot be a member of another team.
• Each team must have a designated adult coach responsible for managing the
behavior of their team. One coach may be responsible for more than one team.
• Each participating school must designate an official Timekeeper to record and
report results. Although anyone may act as the official Timekeeper, event
organizers would prefer a neutral adult or high school student when possible.
• All design, building, and programming must be entirely performed by team
members. Parents, coaches, or teams who violate this rule are subject to
immediate disqualification at the discretion of tournament officials. All teams
must be able to explain their robot design and the operation of their programs.
• By registering for the tournament, participants agree to follow the Event Code of
Conduct listed at the end of the rules.
Page 15 of 25 2.14.2021B. Drag Racing Field Specifications
• The Drag Racing Field shall meet the following specifications:
o The Field shall be a 10’ 4” by 4’ 2” rectangle.
o A Starting Line shall be at the West side of the longest end.
o A Finish Line shall be at the East side of the longest end.
o Race Lane Boundaries shall be North and South of the 10 ft length.
o The Starting Line and Finish Line shall be marked using 2” tape
o The North and South Boundaries shall be marked with 1” tape.
o The Race Lane is that area contained within the 10 ft x 4 ft
rectangle.
o Any area North or South of the Race Lane is Out of Bounds
C. Robot Specifications & Design Limitation
• There is NO size or weight limit for this event.
• The robot must be made ENTIRELY out of LEGO pieces in original factory
condition. If a piece is questionable, the teams must be able to specify the official
Lego ID or Part Number. If not able to do so, the part may not be allowed.
• The robot cannot be held together by any means other than standard LEGO
construction methods.
• All parts must be attached to the robot using standard LEGO construction
methods.
• A maximum of 1 LEGO Control Brick may be used.
• A maximum of 2 motors wired by cable to the Control Brick may be used.
• Additional motors may be attached to the robot as long as they are not wired to
the Control Brick.
• There is no limit on the number of sensors used.
• No extensions may be deployed to extend the robot body once a run starts.
• All robot actions must be entirely pre-programmed so that upon start, it runs
autonomously.
• The use of any form of remote control or blue tooth connection is prohibited.
Page 16 of 25 2.14.2021D. Programming Requirements
• All programming must be done by the student team members.
• Any programming language may be used. (EV2, EV3, Classroom, Python, etc.)
• All programs are subject to inspection by tournament officials.
E. Match Principles:
• Each participating team will be given 4 Runs to record Qualifying Times.
• Qualifying Times will be recorded by the Time Keeper for each run to 1/100th of
a second using a stop watch.
• Disqualification will occur if either of the following occurs
o Once Staged, the robot crosses the Start Line into the Race Lane before
GO.
o Any part of the robot crosses the North or South boundary before reaching
the finish line
• The shortest timed run will be designated as the official time for that team.
• In case of a tie, the next shortest run will be used to break the tie.
• The Qualifying Times for teams will be rank ordered from shortest to longest.
• Awards will be given for the top 3 finishers.
F. Game Procedure:
1. Inspection:
• Prior to the tournament start, the robot must pass inspection by the official
Timekeeper.
• The Timekeeper shall verify that:
o only Lego pieces are being used
o only 2 motors are wired to the control brick
• After the initial inspection, robots may be reinspected at any time.
• Robots that fail inspection after the start of a tournament are subject to the
following sanctions at the discretion of the officials:
o Disqualification of the run.
o Disqualification of previous runs.
o Disqualification from the tournament.
2. Starting Procedure:
• The Timekeeper will call
o Run # and Team #
o Stage your Robot
• Teams will
o Activate programs
o Place robots behind the Starting Line
o No part of the robot may cross into the Race Lane
• The Timekeeper will ask
o Robots Staged & Ready?
o wait for a thumbs up from the team
Page 17 of 25 2.14.2021o Upon thumbs up, the Timekeeper will count down 3-2-1-Go
• Upon Go
o Timing starts
o The robot commences their run
• Timing stops
o Once any part of the robot crosses the Finish Line
o If the run is disqualified
3. Game Play
• During the run, pieces that physically detach or disconnect from the robot
are no longer part of the robot.
• A False Start may be declared for some unforeseen circumstance.
o Declaration of a False Start is in the sole discretion of the
Timekeeper and should be used sparingly.
o If Declared, the Timekeeper will restart the run.
• Recorded times for each run will be reported to Event Organizers
• The Timekeeper’s decision is final.
• Any questions regarding the run may only be made by a team member.
• No video replays will be used for review.
G. Conduct Violations:
• Contestants who take any of the following actions will be disqualified from the
game:
o A contestant does not attend the appointed playing field when called at the
beginning of the run.
o A contestant does not exit the playing area upon start of a game.
o A contestant interferes with or disrupts the run.
o A contestant’s robot does not meet the robot specifications.
o A contestant displays unsportsmanlike behavior as determined by the
Timekeeper or other event official.
• Egregious violations of the Event Code of Conduct may result in disqualification
at the discretion of tournament officials.
• The Event Code of Conduct:
Be kind and courteous to one another.
Be friendly to those around you.
Be willing to work with others.
Be willing to share your experience with others.
Be willing to help those who are struggling - even your competitors.
Be willing to take turns with others.
Be willing to explore different ideas.
Be willing to try new things – especially if it seems hard.
Be willing to embrace your failures.
Always take care of your equipment.
Do not interfere with another team’s work.
Do not tamper with another’s design without permission.
Page 18 of 25 2.14.2021Do not alter another’s program without permission.
Do not exclude others from your group or team.
Have fun!!!!
I. Further Information --- Feel free to contact me with any questions:
Neil Bowman-Davis
St. John’s Lutheran Robotics, Napa, CA
SJLSRobotics@gmail.com
text at: (707) 287-8787
Page 19 of 25 2.14.2021SCIENCE EXPOSITION
DESCRIPTION/REGULATIONS
The Science Exposition allows students interested in science the opportunity to
match their problem solving skills against other students with similar interests and
provides an avenue for fellowship among LEST participants.
The Science Exposition rounds last approximately one hour. Team members
should be present together at one site and visually online with the judges the entire
time.
Each school is allowed one team of no more than 5 participants. Each team may
have two 8th graders or two 7th graders, but not two of each of those grade levels
(two 7th graders and two 8th graders may not be on the team at the same time). If
a school is not allowed to mix grade level cohorts, they may have a team of 3 from
any one grade. Alternates may be used if a team member is absent.
One adult “team sponsor” needs to be present with each team. Other parents,
teachers, and family members may not be in the room. The sponsors are
responsible for their team’s attendance and cooperation. The sponsors do not
participate in the scientific inquiry process and cannot talk to their team during the
exposition.
The teams will be presented with a science topic to investigate. Each team will be
provided a list of all materials and participants will work cooperatively to develop a
hypothesis, conduct a scientific inquiry, record, and report their results.
Goal of the Science Exposition: School teams will work cooperatively to develop
a testable hypothesis, critically analyze the results, and orally present the findings.
Objectives of the Science Exposition: The students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method.
2. Work cooperatively.
3. Develop a testable hypothesis.
4. Conduct an experiment to test their hypothesis.
5. Orally present their testable hypothesis, data and conclusions to their peers.
Page 20 of 25 2.14.2021SPELLING
OVERVIEW: The L.E.S.T. Spelling Bee is conducted in four divisions, one
each for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Awards will be given to the top finishers in
each division.
DETAILS: Each school is permitted to enter one main student representative
and one alternate for each grade level. Spelling lists are not published or
distributed by the L.E.S.T. It is suggested that schools help their student
representatives find word lists with which to practice from their school spelling
curriculum or through websites designed to help students prepare for Spelling
Bees.
There will not be a written qualifying test prior to the oral Spelling
competition. Each of the grade level participants from each school will
compete in the oral Spelling Bee. Alternates will only participate if the
main speller is unable to participate in the oral spelling bee.
Specific guidelines for the oral spelling bee, including the procedure to follow
once only two spellers remain, are included below.
The Spelling Bee is meant to be a form of friendly competition. The students are
striving to do their best and to gain confidence in front of an audience. The
audience should be reminded that their only function is to provide positive
support for the event. All decisions of the lead judge are final.
Specific Rules for Spelling Competition:
The format for the Spelling Bee will be as follows:
a. The competition will be an oral spelling bee. All participants
will meet in the designated Zoom link at the specified time for the
oral spelling bee.
b. When entering the Zoom session, students should have their full
name on the screen, video on, and muted.
c. The word will be pronounced according to the diacritical
markings in Webster's Third New International
Dictionary (unabridged). The word will then be used in a sentence,
and it will be pronounced again.
d. Students will stand and back away from their computer when it
is their turn to spell. This is done to ensure the integrity of the
competition.
e. The participant will say the word, spell the word, and say the
word again.
f. Judges may not disqualify a speller for failing to pronounce a
word either before or after the spelling.
g. If the word is not spoken by the student after spelling the word,
the student will be asked to say the word and then the judge will
make the determination of whether the word has been spelled
correctly.
Page 21 of 25 2.14.2021Specific rules for Spelling (continued)
h. If the student feels he/she has made a mistake, he/she may request
to "start over." If letters or their sequence are changed in the respelling,
the speller will be eliminated.
i. A contestant is allowed only 30 seconds to spell a word. The judges
may disqualify any contestant who ignores a request to start spelling.
j. Upon missing the spelling of a word, the speller will keep their video on
and muted until the round is complete. If any of the remaining spellers
spell their words correctly, then the spellers who missed their words will
be asked to turn off their video at the end of the round.
k. If none of the spellers remaining in the bee at the start of a round
spells a word correctly during the round, all spellers will remain in the
contest. All of the spellers eliminated in the same round will be tied for the
same place.
l. If at the end of a round only ONE speller has spelled her/his word
correctly, then that speller will be declared the winner and earn first
place. All of the other spellers in that round will earn second place.
m. If at the end of a round ONLY TWO contestants remain, the
competition will proceed as follows: The winner will be the contestant
who spells a word correctly that the other contestant misses, plus one
additional word. When both miss a word in the same round, each is still
in the competition.
n. Judges' decisions will be final.
o. If more than one spelling is listed for a word in the official Webster's
Dictionary, any of these spellings shall be accepted as correct if the word
either matches the pronunciation and definition provided by the
pronouncer or if it is clearly identified as being a standard variant of the
word the contestant has been asked to spell. If a word has one or more
homonyms, the pronouncer will indicate which word is to be spelled.
p. Any questions relating to the spelling of a word must be referred to the
judges immediately by the speller or the speller’s coach before
completion of the round in progress. No protest can be entertained after
a round is completed. Only contestants or their coach may question the
spelling of a word. The judges are in control and their decision is final in
all situations.
q. All spectators are asked to keep their videos off and mute themselves
upon entering the Zoom link. This will help eliminate distractions, keep
the students focused, and allow the judges hear the spellers more clearly.
r. Eliminated contestants and their families/supporters should remain in
the Zoom session until the end of each round. It is very distracting to the
contestants when people enter or exit the during the
competition. Eliminated spellers and families/supporters are welcome to
stay and finish watching the spelling bee.
Again, please remember that this is to be a form of friendly
competition. The students are striving to do their best and to gain
confidence in front of an audience. The audience has one function,
which is to provide positive support for the event. The decisions of
the judges are final.
Page 22 of 25 2.14.2021TECHNOLOGY/MOVIE MAKING COMPETITION
Description/Regulations
The L.E.S.T. Technology Competition is designed to enhance the moviemaking
skills of students by giving students the opportunity to create a short narrative movie
that incorporates the theme of L.E.S.T., which is, “Go in to all the world and
preach the Gospel to the whole creation.” Mark 16:15
Each school may submit one movie for each grade level, grades 5-8. Schools
may submit movies created by individual students or groups of students, but only
one movie per grade level (a maximum of 4 movies per school). Teams may be
made up of a mixture of 5th – 8th grade students but should be entered at the
level of the oldest student in the team.
Participants will be judged using the L.E.S.T. Technology Competition Scoring
Rubric.
The following items must be followed for each movie:
• Movies must somehow incorporate the L.E.S.T. theme
• Movies must be no shorter than 30 seconds and no longer than 2 minutes
(including credits)
• All audio/video/graphic content must be original, copyright free or have
written permission, and be properly documented
• All of the production must be student work (capture, edit, produce)
• Adult participation (teachers, parents, etc.) should be limited to coaching or
acting in the movie
Content
Students are judged on their own performance, not compared to other
performers. Awards will be given for blue ribbon winners. The rubric scoring
sheet is included in the appendices of this manual. The judges' rating
sheets, with valuable comments, will be sent to each school after the conclusion
of the L.E.S.T.
How to Participate
Please submit one entry form per movie submission by using the L.E.S.T.
Technology Registration Form by 3/31/2021 to Mary Schuldheisz
(mschuldheisz@gmail.com). Only one entry form is needed for a movie being
submitted by a group of students.
By 4/15/2021, all participants will send an email to Mary Schuldheisz
(mschuldheisz@gmail.com) with an electronic link to their movie. All movies will
be evaluated prior to Virtual 2021 L.E.S.T. Links to view the movies will be
posted on the L.E.S.T. website during the Virtual 2021 L.E.S.T. for audience
viewing.
Page 23 of 25 2.14.2021LANGUAGE ARTS
DESCRIPTION/REGULATIONS
The L.E.S.T. Language Arts is an opportunity for students to submit an original
piece of writing in several categories to be judged according to the published
criteria. Each school may submit one authentic piece of writing for each grade
level, grades 5-8. A “Most Promising Writer” award will be given for writings that
are judged as being of exceptional high quality.
Each L.E.S.T. writer may choose to write in one of the following writing styles:
1. A one page, word processed (double spaced) persuasive essay.
Persuasive writing utilizes logic and reason to show that one idea is more
legitimate than another idea. It attempts to persuade a reader to adopt a
certain point of view or to take a particular action. The writing should use
sound reasoning and solid evidence by stating facts, giving logical
reasons, using examples, and quoting experts.
2. A piece of expository writing with a maximum length of two word
processed pages (double spaced). Expository writing is used to explain,
describe, give information, and/or inform.
3. A personal narrative, based on a real-life experience, with a maximum
length of two word processed pages (double spaced). A personal
narrative is a piece of writing describing an event of personal significance
to the writer.
4. A fictional story, with a maximum length of two word processed pages
(double spaced). Fictional writing is a piece of writing that is not factual.
Fictional writing often takes the form of a story meant to convey an
author's point of view or simply to entertain.
5. One poem, either written free hand or word processed, chosen from the
following formats: Haiku or Tanka, Free Verse, Acrostic, or a poem that
demonstrates a rhyme scheme.
Scoring criteria:
The writings will be evaluated in the following categories:
Ability to captivate the reader, Sensory Images, Use of Language, and
Punctuation
A copy of the rubric used for scoring the writings will be available on the L.E.S.T.
website.
Page 24 of 25 2.14.2021LANGUAGE ARTS (continued) SCHEDULE All writing pieces need to be sent to Mary Schuldheisz (mschuldheisz@gmail.com) by 3/31/2021 to be considered as viable entries for the L.E.S.T. Language Arts. Schools should email each writing as an attachment to mschuldheisz@gmail.com. Be sure that each entry has the following information on the top right-hand corner of each submitted page: • Student name • School and its geographic location • Grade level • Type of writing Page 25 of 25 2.14.2021
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