JM SPEECH TEAM Parent/ Guardian Informational Meeting

Welcome! Introductions - Coach Nieland Sandy Nieland Heather Lyke Adam Logeman Tom Monson Ashley Pikel

What is Speech? Coach Adam ◦ Competitive speech allows the student to participate in one of 13 categories.  Interpretation: Creative Expression, Drama, Dramatic Duo, Extemporaneous Reading, Humorous, Poetry, Prose, Storytelling  Public Address: Discussion, Extemporaneous Speaking, Great Speeches, Informative speaking, Original Oratory - persuasion

What is Speech, continued Coach Adam ◦ Students travel to competitions in the area and participate in three rounds at each meet. ◦ In the round, they compete with 7 to 8 other students and then are ranked according to who has done the best in that round. ◦ Totals are added up and awards presented based on who performed the best in the day or perhaps in a final round of the best of the best. ◦ Students earn individual and team awards like ribbons, trophies, and pins. ◦ It is a Minnesota State High School League Activity.

What does a speech look like? Coach Lyke Hannah Tamminga – 7 th Place State finalist, Storytelling, 2012

What are our expectations? During the week: Coach Lyke ◦ We expect speakers to find a 20 minute slot of time to practice with one of the coaches every week. (We started practices last week.) ◦ We have team meetings every Monday from 3:15 – 4:10. ◦ The categories also work shop or practice once a week on Mondays in the 3:15-4:10 time frame.

What are our expectations? For competitions? Coach Lyke Most of the contests are on Saturdays, so speakers need to make some arrangements to be at the contests. We provide transportation. *The bus usually leaves at 7 a.m. from JM *Big 9 on March 15 – We are excused from school. *Section Meet on April 7 – Spring Break – We are competing. 10 a.m. at JM *After all, that’s how speakers earn individual points, gain experience and have all the fun. *Students will call with time we will be home.

What other rewards are there? Coach Ashley ◦ Speech is a Minnesota State High School League sponsored event. ◦ Students who participate at the section contest can earn the opportunity to advance to the state contest.  If a speaker places in the top 3 at section contest, that speaker moves on to the State meet, April 16, Lakeville North ◦ Students gain poise and confidence. ◦ It looks great on a college application or resume. ◦ Speech students go on to be leaders in industry, business, education, and politics. ◦ We have a lot of fun!

Can students letter in Speech? Coach Ashley ◦ Yes, students earn individual points based on the number of meets he/she has attended, awards won at those meets, and active participation on the team. ◦ Students earn a JM Activities letter. ◦ Detail are in the JM Speech Handbook your student has in his/her “Lucky Speech Folder”!

How Do We Communicate? Coach Lyke Team website and our schedule Facebook Remind 101

JM Home Speech Meet – Feb. 13 Coach Nieland Our major fund raiser We need parents/guardians to volunteer. ◦ Judges Lounge – Food and hospitality ◦ Concession Stand – food and security We will send out an electronic sign up. Please sign up to donate food and time. You are able to watch your speaker compete. Awards are scheduled for 2:00 p.m.

Important Dates - Coach Nieland February 3 – Pizza Ranch in Stewartville ◦ Fund raiser - % and tips ◦ Invite your family and friends ◦ Students signed up to work a shift ◦ February 13 – JM Home Speech Meet

Questions? Thank you all for coming!