The Chula Vista Elementary School District Speech Contest has changed its name. The event is now titled “CVESDTALKS.”
Over the years, we have showcased student’s abilities to give amazing presentations with the focus of developing public speaking skills.
In the last two years, CVESD has celebrated student presentations on a TEDx stage. Selected fourth grade through high school students have given their talk to a live audience at TEDxKids@ChulaVista and TEDxChulaVista. Student talks have been viewed over 100,000 times on YouTube and the TED website (TEDxkidsChulaVista.com).
2020 THEME: LOOKING FORWARD
The theme for CVESDTALKS references the year 2020. Our theme allows students to look towards their future. Students can choose to speak on anything that addresses the theme, “Looking Forward.”
Some areas to consider:
• Technology
• Education
• Relationships
• Global or Local Issues
• Science
• Social Justice
• History
February 26 - 28 District CVESDTALKS
• 4 th Grade - February 26
• 5 th Grade - February 27
• 6 th Grade and Middle School - February 28
The 2020 CVESDTALKS district event will be held at the Chula Vista Elementary School District Education Services and Support Center, 84 East J Street, Board Room and Room C, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the above dates.
*School host the site level CVESDTALKS event on different dates. Please contact the school for actual dates.
HOW PARENTS CAN SUPPORT STUDENTS: You can support students in the following ways:
• View student TEDx Talks on https://tedxkidsChulaVista.com
• Allow your child to practice as many times as possible in the presence of others.
Focus on the following areas:
• Eye Contact
• Volume
• Memorization
• Diction (Speaking clearly and slowly)
• Confidence