4th Grade Fun Things to Do Instead of Drugs Contest - Rules

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 13, 2024

 “DESIGN A FOURTH GRADE BOOKMARK” CONTEST

* PLEASE READ UPDATED RULES AND GUIDELINES *

TEACHER or PARENT may submit the student artwork

(teachers – please share the link for the ENTRY FORM with your parents and students)

●   Hand Drawings – Must be submitted by regular mail to:   

      PDFNJ Fourth Grade Artwork Contest, 155 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ  07041

      **** Must include entry form - download form here

      **** Must write number of entries on outside envelope, eg: for 50 entries, write “50 entries”

●   To submit digitally:  Use this link to upload the artwork:  

      drugfreenj.org/fourthgradesubmit  - complete all fields, upload artwork file, and submit.

 

CONTEST GUIDELINES

1. Drawings must be in portrait format only. Landscape will be disqualified.

2. Entries must be based on the theme “Fun Things to Do Instead of Doing Drugs” with a simple drug-prevention slogan or saying. The focus should be the artwork.  

3. Students must work independently on their submission.  Only one submission per student.  Students should rely on their own imaginations; all artwork must be completely original - no tracing.

4. Not permitted:   No copyrighted images, logos, cartoon characters, celebrities. No glued-on objects, sparkles or neon colors. No photos, clipart or other images may be inserted. ***NO TRACING*** Must be original artwork. 

5. Each submission should have the following information on the back: student’s name, teacher, school and town, and teacher’s phone and email. Most teachers find it easiest to print labels.

For traditional drawings on paper (Must submit by mail; see instructions above):

  • All submitted artwork MUST BE IN PORTRAIT FORMAT.
  • Use white, 8 1/2” x 11” paper only.  
  • Do not use construction or colored paper.

       To submit digitally - click here

  • Drawings created with a digital art creator application will be permitted. Please be aware that not all apps are free. 
  • Teachers or parents should monitor any child who is utilizing a digital app. Be aware that some glitches could occur with personal devices that PDFNJ cannot be responsible for.

Submission Deadline:  DECEMBER 13, 2024

For more information, contact Diane Higgins at (973)275-7985, or Diane@DrugFreeNJ.org.

We look forward to seeing your students’ amazing creations!

Please note that submissions will not be returned.