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* Washing<strong>to</strong>n events and <strong>to</strong>urs, including special presentations at the SupremeCourt, Department of Justice, Library of Congress, and the U.S. Capi<strong>to</strong>l;* Dinner hosted by the Kuwait Ambassador at his Embassy;* Formal awards banquet;* Publication of writing in a book presented <strong>to</strong> the Library of Congress.* National finalist trophy.National and Texas FinalistsNational and Texas finalists are awarded the following:* Expense-paid trip for 3 days <strong>to</strong> Austin, Texas, for student, one parent, andteacher;* Austin events and <strong>to</strong>urs, including a leadership workshop, special presentationsat the Texas Capi<strong>to</strong>l, and a <strong>to</strong>ur of the Bob Bullock Museum.* Publication of their writing in a Texas Do the Write Thing Book* A formal recognition dinner.Parent InvolvementAs a parent, you have an important role in your child's academic and life success.Do the Write Thing supports parental involvement by requiring written permissionindicating your consent <strong>to</strong> your child's participation in this project. By signing theattached form, you agree <strong>to</strong> talk <strong>to</strong> your child about violence, bullying, and discusspossible solutions. If your child is chosen as a district semi-finalist, you must alsoagree <strong>to</strong> attend the Leadership Workshop and the Celebration Banquet. If yourchild is chosen as a state or national finalist, one parent must agree <strong>to</strong> attend theAustin and Washing<strong>to</strong>n celebrations.The deadline for student entries is December 6, 2012. A parent permissionform must accompany each entry.If you have any questions, please ask your student's teacher or contact the districtliaison. I congratulate you for your interest in your child's education and appreciateyour support in ending violence in our community.Sincerely,Judge Patricia A. Macias, ChairDo the Write Thing Challenge