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St. Louis Aquarium Foundation Essay Contest ~ Grades K – 12

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The St. Louis Aquarium Foundation is holding a marine animal essay contest that will appeal to their aquatic interests. Youth in grades K-12 are invited to submit a one to two-page written essay in response to a question designed specifically for their age group.

Essays must be hand-written, in the student’s own writing.

Entries may be submitted by emailing photos or scanned PDF’s of the hand-written essay (pictures if included, do not count as one of the written pages) to: info@stlaquariumfoundation.org no later than April 13, 2020. Please use “Essay Contest – (student’s name) – Age (student’s age)” as the subject line of the email.

Essay Topics

Kindergarten-2nd Grade
If you could be a marine animal, which animal would you be and why?
You may choose to include a drawing of your animal.

3rd– 5th Grade
What do you think is the coolest trait or adaptation of any animal in the ocean and why? You may choose to include a drawing of the animal with this trait.

6th-8th Grade
If you had to live in the ocean and were able to borrow three adaptations from ocean animals, what three existing adaptations would you choose and why?
You may choose to include a drawing of yourself with your new adaptations.

9th-12th Grade
Plastic pollution in our waterways and oceans is a major conservation issue that is affecting the health of animals and our planet. What can you do to help reduce plastic pollution? Answers may be practical changes in your everyday habits or could include inventions or new processes to help prevent or reduce the problem.
You may choose to include a drawing of your new invention.

Rules, Entry Instructions, & Prizes

Essays will be evaluated based on the use of grammar, spelling, and skill in answering the question. Essays must be written by hand, by the student in their own words.

One winner will be selected from each age group. Winners will receive a pass for two free aquarium admissions, two free tickets to the St. Louis Wheel and a $10 gift card to the Aquarium Gift Shop, redeemable after attractions are re-opened. The top two runners up in each age bracket will receive two free tickets to the St. Louis Wheel.

Essays must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian of any student under the age of 18. By submitting an essay, permission is granted for the St. Louis Aquarium Foundation to use the essays (and any corresponding artwork) on their website, social media pages, or for any publicity/marketing purposes. Click here for full terms and conditions.

The St. Louis Aquarium Foundation is the nonprofit partner of the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station. The Foundation engages the community through providing access and educational programs and serving as the region’s recognized voice for water stewardship.

Where’d the Easter Bunny Go to High School?! Live Book Reading With Author Ryan Nusbickel

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Ryan Nusbickel is pairing up with The Novel Neighbor for a Facebook Live reading of his newest book: Where’d the Easter Bunny Go to High School?! The reading will be on Thursday, April 2nd from 7-7:30PM, and it will be broadcast from The Novel Neighbor’s Facebook page. Click HERE to sign up for the event!

About the Book
It’s a question that’s as “St. Louis” as gooey butter cake: “Where’d you go to high school?”

And with Easter on the horizon, one St. Louis girl decides she must know where the Easter Bunny got his high school diploma. She and her trusty dog, embark on a quest to research, track down, and even trap the celebrated bunny. All of this … so they can get him to fess up.

So where DID the Easter bunny go to high school? We won’t tell … but this book might!

The Facebook Live reading will be kicking off a Virtual Book-Signing with The Novel Neighbor.

Here’s how you can order a 100% personalized and autographed copy just in time for Easter:

1. Click HERE to go to our special book ordering webpage at The Novel Neighbor.

2. Place your order for the new book and input any information pertaining to how you’d like your autographed copy personalized!

3. Ryan Nusbickel will sign the book just the way you want and drop it off to the Novel Neighbor, which will let you know your book is ready to pick up.

The Novel Neighbor is practicing curb-side, no-contact pick-up for orders and they also can ship them to you. Me. Nuabickel plans on turning around orders in 1-2 days. He will be doing this up until Easter, or when he runs out of books … whatever comes first.

Dav Pilkey Author and Illustrator To Share Weekly Drawing & Reading Videos For Kids

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The Library of Congress is collaborating with Captain Underpants author and illustrator Dav Pilkey to create weekly videos for kids who might want to try their hand at drawing while we’re social distancing at home.

Starting Wednesday April 1, the Library of Congress will release videos and other downloadable activities on its website and social media feeds. The content is free and accessible to the public. Activities include tips for creating your own characters or acting out scenes from Dog Man, which is part of the Underpants universe and focuses on a half-man, half-dog police officer.

On Friday mornings at 8 AM, Pilkey will release new videos with drawing demonstrations, reading aloud, and more.

St. Louis Aquarium Breakfast with the Rays Facebook Live Event Today At 10:30 A.M.

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Make a virtual visit to the St. Louis Aquarium’s popular touch pool and learn about the rays and sharks that live there.

The Aquarium’s animal care team will host the breakfast fun on Tuesday, March 31 at 10:30 a.m. CST on Facebook Live.

Join the event at www.facebook.com/aquariumstl.

Guests will learn about the Cownose, Southern and Atlantic stingrays that make their home in the habitat along with Brownbanded Bamboo and Bonnethead sharks.

The Aquarium’s biologists will take questions from those logged in to the live stream during the event. A video of the large Mobula Rays that live in Shark Canyon will be played during the Facebook Live.

Afterwards, a follow-up quiz and activity will be posted on the St. Louis Aquarium Foundation’s Facebook page and website at www.stlaquariumfoundation.org.

Beyond the weekly Tuesday and Thursday Facebook Live events, fans can keep up with the 13,000 animals that live at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station during “QuaranStream” virtual visits on Facebook every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m.

Opening Day At Home – Watch The Cardinals Epic “David Freese Winner” At 10 AM Today

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Join all of Redbird Nation at 10 a.m. CT on Thursday, March 26th at cardinals.com to watch the “David Freese Game” on what would have been Opening Day 2020.

The St. Louis Cardinals are excited to join Major League Baseball in presenting “Opening Day at Home” – a full slate of 30 games broadcast nationally across various platforms, including digital streaming and social media. The experience is intended to invite fans to feel a sense of community and unity on a day many were looking forward to, while underscoring the importance of staying home to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

There will be one game – a victory, of course – broadcast for each MLB club. Fans will have the chance to enjoy postseason triumphs, spectacular individual feats and more, reliving fond memories while doing their part to keep their communities safe.

By using the hashtag #OpeningDayAtHome, fans can connect with each other while watching their team’s selected game. In addition, on MLB Network, you can watch classic Opening Day games all day, beginning at 12 p.m. CT

St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station Virtual Diving 101 March 26th

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Experience a virtual dive with the underwater animal care team at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station.

The Aquarium divers host the event on Thursday, March 26 at 10:30 a.m. CST during a Facebook Live.

Join them in their watery world at www.facebook.com/aquariumstl.

During the event, guests will learn about the basics of diving with the sharks, rays and other sea life at the Aquarium. See the divers talk about the equipment they use. Learn how a dive check is conducted and find out how they work with their favorite animals.

After the event, a follow-up quiz and activity will be posted on the St. Louis Aquarium Foundation’s Facebook page and website at www.stlaquariumfoundation.org.

Beyond the weekly Tuesday and Thursday Facebook Live events, fans can keep up with the 13,000 animals that live at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station during “QuaranStream” virtual visits on Facebook every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m.

St. Louis Aquarium At Union Station “Live Stream Virtual Visits”

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Here’s a fun learning event for the kids!

Keeping up with the 13,000 animals that live at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station is going to be easier starting this week with a “QuaranStream” virtual visit on Facebook every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m.

To see the live video of the Aquarium’s galleries, go to: www.facebook.com/aquariumstl.

Team members are hard at work keeping the animals in the Aquarium’s care safe and well-tended during the temporary closing. The
“QuaranStream” will feature live video from their cameras set to soothing music.

Hosted Facebook Live events also are planned for Tuesdays and Thursdays each week during the Aquarium’s closure. Topics and times will be announced on the Aquarium’s Facebook page and other social media accounts @aquariumstl.

The first hosted Facebook Live from the Aquarium was last week’s virtual breakfast with Coconut the sloth, which attracted more than 15,000 viewers during the event. Watch the video here.

Early Birds Dance Class With Debbie Allen On Instagram Live Today

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For the little dancers in your life today they can dance with Debbie Allen!

Here are the details:

Can’t wait for this special :30 class designed especially for our Early Birds ~ ages 3-7 ~ THIS Saturday, March 21 at 11am PST / 2pm EST! All are welcome. See you in class!💋✨ #dancewithdebbieallen

This will be in Instagram Live – visit @therealdebbieallen or @officialdadance

Garth Brooks Facebook Live Concert March 23rd

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Garth Brooks fans here’s a fun event for you! Monday night at 6pm CST Garth Brooks will be playing your requests during #StudioG!

Here’s the information from the facebook page:

Monday night at 7pm ET the Queen and I are playing your requests during #StudioG! Post your song requests below and let’s let music connect us during this disconnected time! It’s house cleaning ALL NIGHT LONG #GarthRequestLive !!! love, g

Go HERE to like the page so you know where to go on Monday March 23rd.

Kids Bowl Free All Summer Long ~ 2 FREE Games Per Day

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Kids Bowl Free is back. This Summer your kids will get 2 Free Games of Bowling everyday. We love this program!

Just head on over and sign up (you can check to see if a location in your area is participating here).

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Michaels Free Kids Event – Craft Stick Bees, March 8th

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On Sunday, March 8th from 2PM – 4PM, head to your local Michaels Store where they will be hosting a Kids Club Class where kids can make a Free Craft Stick Bee!

All the supplies to make this fun craft will be provided at no cost – awesome!

Also be sure to mark your calendars for a Free Pom Pom Caterpillar Kids Event on March 9th and a Free Stain Glass Kite Kids Event on March 10th! To see all of Michaels current events and classes, click here.