1. Social Studies Olympiad

2. What is it?
Fun and educational state-wide competition for students in grades 3 through 12
There are both off-site events that do not require travel to the actual Olympiad site (mail-in submissions), as well as a variety of on-site events
The Handbook has descriptions and guidelines of each event
Visit for specific information

3. Theme: America for All People
All submissions/events must correlate with this theme
OFF-SITE events (Will be judged prior to competition date)
Current Event Editorial Essay
Digital Photography
Historical TV Newscast
Investments
Marathon
Photojournalism
Poetry
Political Cartoon Journals
Posters
Primary Document Journal
Prezi
Quiltathon
Take a Stand Essay
Theme Graphic Design
On-site events
Current Event Map
Drama - Original Script
Hand Puppets
Library Grand Prix
Mapping Michigan’s Past
Monologue – Historical
Social Studies Quiz Bowl
Social Studies Song/Rap
Speakathon
Stampathon
Theme Related Events
Current Events Editorial Essay
Drama

4. Theme: America for All People
On-site events
Current Event Map
Drama - Original Script
Hand Puppets
Library Grand Prix
Mapping Michigan’s Past
Monologue – Historical
Social Studies Quiz Bowl
Social Studies Song/Rap
Speakathon
Stampathon

5. Important Dates February 22, 2016 Registration Deadline
We need to raise $100 by this date if we want to participate
March 14, 2016 Event Selection Deadline
If you know what event you want to do, notify us so we can fill out the paperwork
March 28, 2016 Mailing deadline for off-site event materials
Submissions like essays, etc
May 14th, 2016: Date of the Competition
At Martin Luther King, Jr. Senior High School (3200 E. Lafayette Street, Detroit MI, 48207)

6. Point Opportunity
All 4 of your required points can be earned by doing this event!
If you’re interested, please sign up on the Google Doc
If possible, please indicate what kind of activity you would like to do

7. Fire and Ice Festival Point Opportunity
Volunteers needed for the Fire & Ice Festival in downtown Rochester the weekend of January 22nd – 24th. Please see Mr. Z after the meeting if interested.
The current open shifts are:
Saturday January 23
12pm – 3pm : 13 volunteers
2:30pm – 5:30pm: 15 volunteers
5pm – 8:30pm : 8 volunteers
Sunday January 24
9:30am – 12:30pm : 15 volunteers
12pm – 3pm: 16 volunteers
2:30pm – 5:30pm : 19 volunteers
10:30am – 1:30pm: 3 volunteers for the dog sled area