1. Speech Tournament 2013 March 2, 2013 @BMS Station Campus

2. Why Join Speech Tournament Speech Tournament is a lot of fun Speech Tournament is a lot of fun You want to be a future actor/actress You want to be a future actor/actress You love to be in front of crowd You love to be in front of crowd It looks great on your transcripts It looks great on your transcripts You want to be President one day. You want to be President one day. You have participated each year since the 4 th grade You have participated each year since the 4 th grade Your mom makes you do it. =) Your mom makes you do it. =)

3. When is Speech Tournament This year, the Speech Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Barrington Middle School Station Campus. This year, the Speech Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Barrington Middle School Station Campus. Presentations begin at 8 a.m. Presentations begin at 8 a.m. Please read over all rules, especially dress code Please read over all rules, especially dress code You will wear a white dress shirt and black pants You will wear a white dress shirt and black pants Please look over the judging sheets and see how you will be graded Please look over the judging sheets and see how you will be graded Know your times: Solo Presentations (4-10 minutes) and Group Events (5-10 minutes) Know your times: Solo Presentations (4-10 minutes) and Group Events (5-10 minutes)

4. Changes this Year The fee is $12 a person The fee is $12 a person There is no food celebration after the tournament There is no food celebration after the tournament You will receive a certificate and treat in an envelope after the tournament You will receive a certificate and treat in an envelope after the tournament Some scripts are no longer allowed Some scripts are no longer allowed Times have been altered some too Times have been altered some too

5. Tuesday, January 8 th Your application, coach’s application and $12 check are due to Mrs. Kandl Your application, coach’s application and $12 check are due to Mrs. Kandl If you do not have Mrs. Kandl as a teacher, ask your advisory teacher to place the envelope with all your information in Mrs. Kandl’s mailbox If you do not have Mrs. Kandl as a teacher, ask your advisory teacher to place the envelope with all your information in Mrs. Kandl’s mailbox You can find Mrs. Kandl Per. 1-3 in room 404 and 5th- 7th period: Office room 313 You can find Mrs. Kandl Per. 1-3 in room 404 and 5th- 7th period: Office room 313 Of you can turn applications into the front office Of you can turn applications into the front office If you work with a partner or group, please put everyone’s information in one envelope If you work with a partner or group, please put everyone’s information in one envelope

6. How Do I Find a Script?? If you like to write; create your own script If you like to write; create your own script If not, we have Speeches for you If not, we have Speeches for you Go to Station Middle School’s Website Homepage Go to Station Middle School’s Website Homepage Log on to School Wires, as if you are checking your grades Log on to School Wires, as if you are checking your grades Go to Activities and Athletics, click on the heading Go to Activities and Athletics, click on the heading Look for Academic Competitions, click on that link Look for Academic Competitions, click on that link Look for Speech Tournament on the side Look for Speech Tournament on the side

7. Speech Tournament Speech Tournament tag will be on the right hand side Speech Tournament tag will be on the right hand side Look at the choices, when you find Speech Tournament click on it Look at the choices, when you find Speech Tournament click on it When you are in the Speech Tournament link, you will then look on the right side When you are in the Speech Tournament link, you will then look on the right side Look for Speech Tournament 2013 Scripts Look for Speech Tournament 2013 Scripts All scripts will be there All scripts will be there

8. Dual Language Speeches Yes, there will be dual language speeches Yes, there will be dual language speeches Yes, there will be dual language judges for your performance Yes, there will be dual language judges for your performance The district coordinators are waiting for speeches to be translated right now The district coordinators are waiting for speeches to be translated right now Questions please email Mrs. Kubiak pkubiak@barrington220.org Questions please email Mrs. Kubiak pkubiak@barrington220.org

9. Print Only One As you look at the scripts, read them online As you look at the scripts, read them online Only print one copy of the script when you find the script that you like Only print one copy of the script when you find the script that you like Use the copy machine at school to make copies for your group and your coach Use the copy machine at school to make copies for your group and your coach Any questions make sure to see Mrs. Kandl or email mkandl@barrington220.org Any questions make sure to see Mrs. Kandl or email mkandl@barrington220.org

10. Link to Website http://www.barrington220.org/Page/3808 http://www.barrington220.org/Page/3808 http://www.barrington220.org/Page/3808 You have to be signed into School Wires in order to enter this website You have to be signed into School Wires in order to enter this website

11. Friday, January 25th Mrs. Kandl needs to know your final speech selection title. Mrs. Kandl needs to know your final speech selection title. If your speech is an original piece, Mrs. Kandl has to look it over If your speech is an original piece, Mrs. Kandl has to look it over I also need to know on this day if you have a sibling at another school that will be participating and… I also need to know on this day if you have a sibling at another school that will be participating and… If you have to have a specific time because of another commitment. (We can not promise that it will be accepted though) If you have to have a specific time because of another commitment. (We can not promise that it will be accepted though)

12. Practice, Practice, Practice Make sure that you are practicing and are timing yourself to fit in the length of time Make sure that you are practicing and are timing yourself to fit in the length of time Meet with your coach regularly to make sure you are smiling, making eye contact, announciating,etc… Meet with your coach regularly to make sure you are smiling, making eye contact, announciating,etc…

13. What to Wear?? White Dress Shirt (no logo) White Dress Shirt (no logo) Dark Black or Navy Pants of Skirt Dark Black or Navy Pants of Skirt You can not wear a costume or have any type of props You can not wear a costume or have any type of props You can not have colors coming off your clothes You can not have colors coming off your clothes You can not have logos like: Nike or Team Names on your Shirt You can not have logos like: Nike or Team Names on your Shirt You can loose out on points because of clothing You can loose out on points because of clothing Dress Nice, this is a great day!! Dress Nice, this is a great day!!

14. Problems If any problems arise, please see Mrs. Kandl in Room 404 and we will find a resolution to the issue. If any problems arise, please see Mrs. Kandl in Room 404 and we will find a resolution to the issue. If you have any questions or need time to practice, let Mrs. Kandl know that too. If you have any questions or need time to practice, let Mrs. Kandl know that too. If you are ill or for some reason drop out of the competition, Mrs. Kandl needs to know that too! If you are ill or for some reason drop out of the competition, Mrs. Kandl needs to know that too!

15. February 22nd A sheet will be sent to your advisory listing what time you will be presenting A sheet will be sent to your advisory listing what time you will be presenting If you do not receive a sheet, please see Mrs. Kandl If you do not receive a sheet, please see Mrs. Kandl There are over 950 kids that take part in the tournament, changes can not be made There are over 950 kids that take part in the tournament, changes can not be made On March 2nd, make sure you show up early and are ready to go. On March 2nd, make sure you show up early and are ready to go.