NO Open Practice on Dec. 20th

Mrs. Heinis will NOT be holding open practice this Thursday (tomorrow, aka, Dec. 20) due to the staff holiday party. She might be willing to stay after school on Friday to help you out if you need something. Stop in to schedule.

If you're scheduled to practice with Suzanne, you're still on :-).

Yearbook Photo

Yearbook photo in the auditorium at 12:55 (during 5th hour) on Wednesday, December 19th. Be there or be not pictured...yeah, that didn't rhyme, but you get the idea.

Practice Time Change

I edited the schedule below. Please look at again. Thanks.

Callin' you out!

I am sick of waiting! If you are on this list, get these things taken care of ASAP. If you are NOT on this list, you are my current favorite speechers :-). Also, if your friend is on this list, harass them until they are up-to-date.

NEED TO PAY AND SIGN FORMS (Activities Office)
Mike Berger
Sebastian Bergeron
Michelle Bradley
Kelly Cole
Tyler Davis
Kori Fideler
Logan Halliday
Michelle Heintze
Joe Julik
Evan JungBauer
Adam Kunkel
Bronwyn Leask
Cody Lowe
Chris McNeil
Kati Nylund
Zach Panzer
Starla Rajavuori
Rachel Roesner
Hope Sabroski (still haven't hear from her, may not be joining this year...anyone?)
Mikaela Schwartz
Joe Shim
Dylan Slinger
Jeff Steinkamp
Jake Verduzco (same...haven't heard from him...)

NEED TO TURN IN FORMS TO ME (A109)
Mike Berger
Tyler Davis
Michelle Heintze
Joe Julik
Taylor Kappenman (contract only)
Christian Keil
Bronwyn Leask (contract only)
Cody Lowe
Chris McNeil
Kati Nylund
Zach Panzer
Starla Rajavuori
Rachel Roesner
Hope Sabroski
Joe Shim
Dylan Slinger (contract and parent volunteer forms)
Jeff Steinkamp
Jake Verduzco
Meron Zeru

YOU NEED TO GET THESE FORMS AND FEES IN!!!! DON'T MAKE ME HUNT YOU DOWN OR I WILL NOT BE HAPPY!

Have a good weekend :-).

Practice Schedule

I have set my regular practice times, which should accomodate the folks who are double-entered. These days/times are for the entire season, unless I contact you to change it for that week. If you can't make it on a day, just let me know and we'll reschedule. ALSO, EVERYONE, no matter who your "regular" coach is, is welcome to come to my open practice sessions on Thursdays. This can be for make up for your coaching sessions or just for extra practice.

Monday: Discussion 2:45-4:00
Tuesday: Storytelling 2:45-4:00
Wednesday: Creative-- Adam 2:45-3:15; Evan 3:15-3:45 (negotiable)
Thursday: Poetry--Taylor 2:45-3:15
OPEN PRACTICE FOR ALL 3:15-whenever; sign up (email me or stop by) or just show up
Friday: In emergencies, available for schedule

Keep in close and current contact with your regular coaches for schedule information. As of now, the schedules are as follows:
Monday: Drama and Duo with Angie 3:00
OO, GS, and Infor with Suzanne 2:45
Tuesday: Prose and Extemp reading with Joy 3:30 (except for this Thursday, 12/13)
Humorous with Amanda 3:30
Thursday: OO, GS, and Info with Suzanne 2:45

Extemp Speaking is kind of on its own until debate is over :-). Research, research, research!!!

Stay connected. Communicate often. Go Cougars!

Exciting Opportunity!!!

I was forwarded this information today regarding a fun way to start the season at MSU, Mankato, my alma mater :-). We won't take a bus, but if several are interested, you could carpool.


New Year’s Speech Lock-In
A night of fun, food, & forensics.
Cost = $20.00
Start the speech season a step ahead with the help of Minnesota State Mankato coaches and students.
-Get help writing speeches
-Polish interp. pieces
-Develop research skills
December 31st— 4:00 p.m. Check-In at Gym in Highland Center North on the MSU Campus
Fun, Coaching, Movies, Research ALL NIGHT LONG!!!
Bring comfy clothing, a blanket or two and pillow to camp out on in the gym, and your speech work!
January 1st
10:00 A.M. Showcase (parents welcome)
11:30-12:00 Check-Out

To Register Contact:
Leah.white@mnsu.edu or call 507-389-5534
Registration Deadline: Friday December 28th

Speech 2007-2008

The season has begun! Our first meeting was last night, and we had a pretty good turnout. If you were not there, you need to stop by my room A109 ASAP to pick up your handbook.

REMEMBER: You have money and a form in the Activities Office that need to be taken care of, and you have 3 forms to return to me ASAP.

Coach Amanda Thompson's information should be added to your handbook: Phone: Home-651-330-9160 and work number is 866-417-6787 ext 75160. Email: amanda.x.thompson@wellsfargo.com

Very excited to begin practicing. MY categories are Storytelling, Creative, Discussion, and Poetry. Here is a schedule for next week:
Storytelling--Monday right after school
Discussion--Tuesday right after school
Creative and Poetry--Wednesday right after school
**This first practice will be less than an hour. It is just to "get started".

Other coaches/categories:
OO, Info, Great Speeches (Suzanne)--Monday right after school
Drama, Duo (Angie)--Monday right after school
Prose, Ext. Reading (Joy)--Thursday at 3:30
Ext. Speaking (Andy)-- email him at charrier@gmail.com for details
Humorous (Amanda)--Tuesday at 3:30

ALL PRACTICE TIMES LISTED ARE FOR NEXT WEEK, DEC. 10-14. TALK TO YOUR COACH ABOUT YOUR REGULAR PRACTICE SCHEDULE.