Joseph P. Gresko

Your children are encouraged to enter the CHET Dream Big! competition to win up to $20,000 toward their future education. Students from kindergarten through 12th grade can submit an essay, artwork, or video based on the following specific grade-level topics:

• K - 4th grade: When you grow up, what would you like to be and why?
• 5th - 8th grade: What is a lesson you've learned and how will it influence your future?
• 9th - 12th grade: Tell us about an experience or person in your life that has impacted you and how this will influence your future goals?

The deadline to enter is Monday, November 4.

Here is a breakdown of some of the prizes this year:

• 3 Grand Prize winners receive $20,000 (one student from each age group)
• 24 winners receive $5,000 (eight students per age group)
• 239 winners receive $500 (at least 53 students per age group)
• 10 randomly selected participating schools will win $5,000 in tech equipment

I wish everyone good luck in the competition!