The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District announces the Spring 2010 Fight the Bite "Design a Calendar Page" Contest for students in grades K-12! 

To further educate and inform our community about mosquitoes and West Nile Virus, the District is hosting a contest encouraging students to create a calendar page that urges you to practice any or all of the D's of Mosquito Prevention. 

All students have to do is draw a picture showing us how they FIGHT the BITE and keep safe from mosquitoes using one or more of the District D’s: DRAIN standing water around your home, avoid outdoors during DAWN and DUSK because these are times of peak mosquito activity, DRESS in long sleeves and pants, DEFEND yourself with insect repellent, close the DOORS and window screens should be in good working condition, DISTRICT personnel is available to help.

Entries are divided into three grade categories: K-3, 4-8, and 9-12 and are judged on creativity, originality, and effectively communicating one or more of the District D's.  Prizes are awarded for first, second and third place in each category.  First place will win $150, second place will win $75 and third place will win $50.  Since we know all schools are struggling with budget cuts, this year the District will also be awarding  a prize for the classrooms of the winning students.  First prize for the classrooms is $450 to be used on educational materials and supplies!  Fliers are being distributed through the schools or can be downloaded at www.FIGHTtheBITE.net

Who is eligible to enter?  Students is grades K-12 who reside within Sacramento and Yolo Counties.

Where should entries be submitted? Mail or deliver entries to Fight the Bite Contest, Sac-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District, 8631 Bond Rd., Elk Grove, California 95624 or our Yolo county office at 1234 Fortna Ave, Woodland, Ca. 95776.

Deadline for entries is Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 3:00pm.

To download an entry form and view winners of previous contests to get ideas of what to submit, visit http://www.fightthebite.net/school-program and go to the contest section.

All eligible children and schools are encouraged to enter the contest!

If you have any questions, please contact the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District at 1-800-429-1022.

Thank you for your support!