Frequently Asked Questions

When does the contest start and when does the contest end?
The Healthy Steps to Albany Contest begins on Wednesday, March 19th & ends on Friday, May 2nd.

What if a child loses his or her pedometer?
Each classroom will receive 3 extra pedometers. It is up to the teacher’s discretion as to whether they would like to replace the student’s pedometer or not. We encourage each student to label their pedometer when they receive it so that if a pedometer is lost, you know which student is responsible.

What if a child cheats in order to increase their steps?
The teacher is able to use their discretion as so whether they would like to discount the steps that the child obtained on the day they were caught cheating, or if they would like to disqualify the student from participating in the entire contest. If a child is disqualified, the class totals will decrease and the class will be at a disadvantage.

When does the Green Magazine Healthy Steps to Albany Essay Scholarship Contest begin and end?
The Green Magazine Essay Contest will also begin on Wednesday, March 19th and end on Friday, May 2nd. The essays need to be postmarked by Wednesday, May 7th.

Where do the teachers send the essays for the Green Magazine Contest?
Teachers need to mail all of the essays to Green Magazine, 226 West 37th Street, 9th floor, New York, New York 10018, Attention: Tricia Rubino. The essays need to be postmarked by Wednesday, May 7th.

What if I have additional questions that cannot be answered by the material in my contest pack?
You can contact a contest administrator at mbathelmy@urbantech.org or by calling (212) 528-7350.