Monday, January 28, 2008

Lakeville South INFO

This week is our only HOME tournament. There is MUCH to do. Please, if you haven't yet, sign up for a day (Thursday or Friday) to help out. This is a lettering requirement.

Info for competing at our tournament:
This is the first tournament for half of you, so this may be a little repetitive, but make sure you have done two things:
1. PAID and TURNED IN ALL FORMS: If you still have an outstanding status, you will NOT be allowed to compete, and you will owe a $15 drop fee.
2. READ! If you are a novice, make sure you have read "Tournament Procedures" from your handbook, so you have a good idea of what to expect.

Everyone, make sure you are dressed professionally and have everything ready. If you are using a script, make sure it has been mounted on black paper. See me if you need this.

Below is the meet time and roster (no bus, obviously :-)). If you are on this roster, but will not be coming, you owe your team a $15 drop fee. Let me know ASAP if this is the case. If you get sick Saturday morning, you MUST call my cell (in the handbook) to let me know.

MEET IN MY ROOM (A109) at 7:15 (Draws start at 8). We will have breakfast available.


1. Abbie Barrett, OO
2. Mike Berger, ES and Imp
3. Michelle Bradley, OO
4. Ashley Branch, Story
5. Kelly Cole, Info and Prose
6. Maurita Denley, Disco
7. Ryan Falk, Humor
8. Logan Halliday, Story
9. Michelle Heintze, Disco
10. Joe Julik, OO and Duo
11. Evan Jungbauer, CE
12. Taylor Kappenman, Poe
13. Christian Keil, ES and Imp
14. Adam Kunkel, CE
15. Bronwyn Leask, GS
16. Ryan Longley, Disco
17. Kati Nylund, Humor
18. Rachel Roesner, ER
19. Sarah Rosenthal, GS and Poe
20. Julie Schmidt, Info and Imp
21. Mikaela Schwartz, Prose
22. Joe Shim, OO and Duo
23. Dylan Slinger, ES
24. Jeff Steinkamp, Humor
25. Lisa Sweere, Info
26. Melissa Sweere, OO
27. Carissa VanSlooten, Info

COME SEE ME WITH QUESTIONS!!! I will see you all either Thursday or Friday.

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Extemp - Week of Jan 28

The debate season ended about 5:30PM on a cold Saturday night in Mankato...so now it's time to rev up the extemp engine.

We will practice from 5:30 to 7:30PM on Monday and Friday nights up in the IMC. You should probably plan on taking a couple hours a week to print some stuff for the files and read independently as well. We want to use practice time to either give speeches or study topics that you'll speak on.

I know we have our own tournament this weekend, but we'll still do practice on Friday night.

Be sure to offer to help with setting up and cleaning.

If you need to reach me, my cell phone is 651.387.8305 you can either call or text me.

Andy

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Eden Prairie Results

WOW!!! What an amazing first tournament! Though our showing was not impressive to many standards (15th out of 22 schools), I think we are a very promising small team. Our novii are an incredible group well on their way to owning this team. I am very excited for this season! Although everyone had some impressive moments, here are the highlights of this first tournament:

-Michael Berger, senior captain and generally awesome guy: 2nd place in varsity Extemp. Speaking
-Ryan Falk, freshman rockstar and always smiling: 6th place in novice Humorous
-Joe Julik, junior and luckiest guy at the tournament: winner of the Wii (EP was sponsored by Rasmussen College, who held a drawing for a Wii if you filled out their information card and our very own J.J. won...how cool is that?)

I am VERY looking forward to our "home court advantage" (as quoted by Ryan Falk) next week. Make sure you all sign up to help with tournament prep on either Thursday or Friday. Watch the site later this week for all the details of our very own tourney.

Go Cougars!

Friday, January 25, 2008

Tournament Prep

ALL MEMBERS OF THE TEAM are expected to help with prep for our tournament on either (or both, if you're so inclined :-)) Thursday, January 31 or Friday, February 1. On Thursday, we will be making posters and envelopes from 3-5. On Friday, we will be hanging posters and stuffing envelopes from 3-5. Sign up outside my room (A109) for which day. There are 34 of you, so I put 17 slots on each day, but you can add more if you're willing to come both days. It's generally pretty fun working together and getting pumped for our big day.

CONGRATS to our one-act folks, who WON subsections on Thursday, so sadly won't be at our tourney on Saturday, but will be dazzling the section judges.

Good luck to the 16 competitors who will be starting the season tomorrow at Eden Prairie.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

EDEN PRAIRIE--JAN. 26TH, 7 A.M.

It is time for our very first tournament of 2008! I know I'm excited, and I hope you are, too! Make sure you always check the website for tournament information the week of the tournament. For this first tournament, make sure you have done two things:
1. PAID and TURNED IN ALL FORMS: If you still have an outstanding status, you will NOT be allowed to compete, and you will owe a $15 drop fee.
2. READ! If you are a novice, make sure you have read "Tournament Procedures" from your handbook, so you have a good idea of what to expect.

Everyone, make sure you are dressed professionally and have everything ready. If you are using a script, make sure it has been mounted on black paper. See me if you need this.

Below is the leave time and roster. If you are on this roster, but will not be coming, you owe your team a $15 drop fee. Let me know ASAP if this is the case. If you get sick Saturday morning, you MUST call my cell (in the handbook) to let me know. If you are late, we will leave without you.

LEAVE AT 7:00 A.M. FROM THE UPPER (STAFF/GYM) DOORS. YOU CAN PARK HERE ON A SATURDAY WITHOUT CONSEQUENCE.

Roster:
EDEN PRAIRIE 2008


1. Michael Berger, Ext. Speaking
2. Ashley Branch, Storytelling
3. Kelly Cole, Prose and Info
4. Ryan Falk, Humor
5. Kori Fideler, Ext. Reading
6. Logan Halliday, Storytelling
7. Michelle Heintze, Disco
8. Joe Julik, OO
9. Evan Jungbauer, Creative
10. Taylor Kappenman, Poetry
11. Adam Kunkel, Creative and Duo
12. Bronwyn Leask, Great Sp
13. Ryan Longley, Disco
14. Julie Schmidt, Info
15. Emily Schwegman, Humor and Duo
16. Jeff Steinkamp, Humor

This is our smallest group all year for a variety of reasons, but we have an exact even number of veterans and novices, so pair up to make sure you have a guide for the day.

Email me with questions. I also still have practice spots available. Come see me to sign up.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Practice this week and next...

Hello, team!

Practice is a little weird this week and next due to yesterday's cancellations and next week's lack of school. SO, make sure you are communicating with your coaches about when to practice. If you are cancelling practice, please CALL your coach, don't just email, because they may not check email before making the drive over. Please read all notes below in case they pertain to you:
1. Discussion- SO sorry about being sick. Then Suzanne was going to take care of you, but then she couldn't make it either. We will make this practice discussion up THIS Friday right after school. Please let me know if you can't make it, but please make every effort to be here. Next week, we don't have school on Monday or Friday, so we will practice on Wednesday at 3:30. Again, make every effort to be here on this off-the-regular-schedule-day.
2. Angie's Students (drama/duo)- Angie is ONLY available on Mondays, and since we don't have school next Monday, you will all need to sign up for a time to practice with me. Times go quickly, so please see me soon.
3. Suzanne's Students (OO, Info, GS)- If you were supposed to be here yesterday, Suzanne will contact you to arrange a new time. She will be here Thursday for sure, so stop by then if you're unsure.
4. Joy and Amanda's Students (prose, ext. rdg, humor)- Always keep in contact. Their schedules should remain the same, but just make sure you're communicating.

EVERYONE: If you want extra practice time, please come see me, and I will schedule you. This does NOT take the place of meeting with your regular coach unless prearranged. I have time open on Thursday and Friday.

The first tournament is less than 2 weeks away. Only 16 of you are signed up, but all should be working hard. See me with ANY questions about ANYTHING. Go Cougars!

Wednesday, January 09, 2008

Updates

Some reminders as we head into the competition part of the season:

1. Some of you STILL have missing forms/obligations. You MUST get these taken care of. No excuses.
2. You must be practicing weekly. More if you are double-entered. You need to communicate with your coaches to ensure they know if you can't make it.
3. The first tournament is Jan. 26, which a lot of people can't come to due to solo/ensemble, which is fine. However, the second tournament is our home tournament on Feb. 2nd. Even if you are not able to compete that day (one-act folks), you still must plan on being here after school on either Thursday, January 31st or Friday, February 1st to help with tournament prep. It is required for lettering.
4. Your captains are working on designing t-shirts and sweatshirts. If you have ideas for either, talk to Kayla (mingochica@frontiernet.net) or Mike (mike.berger@gmail.com). T-shirts will be $10 and sweatshirts will be about $60. Start thinking about ordering, and watch the site for info.

Finally, I am SO impressed with what I've been seeing from you in practice in the last month. Some of you are literally dazzling me with your talent. I'm SO excited for the competition to get underway.

Cheers, Mrs. H.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

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 :-).

Monday, December 17, 2007

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.

Thursday, December 13, 2007

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 :-).

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

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!

Monday, December 10, 2007

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

Wednesday, December 05, 2007

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.

Thursday, November 01, 2007

2008 [tentative] Tournament Calendar

Last year, we went to ten invitationals. I burned out, and I know many of you did as well. This year, we're going to eight. It will only take six to letter this year, instead of seven. Below are the dates and most likely tournaments we'll be attending. NFL is not on here, as I am not 100% sure we'll go this year. Only a handful will if we do go at all. So, put these on your calendar. Also, our first all-team meeting will be Tuesday, December 4th in the evening some time. (Auditions will be Nov. 27 and 29, so start recruiting your friends today!)

Saturday, Jan. 26- Eden Prairie
Saturday, Feb. 2- LAKEVILLE SOUTH--ALL MUST ATTEND
Saturday, Feb. 9- Apple Valley
Saturday, Feb. 16- Forest Lake
Saturday, Feb. 23- MSU, Mankato
Saturday, Mar. 1- Lakeville North (no bus provided)
Saturday, Mar. 8- Eagan
Saturday, Mar. 15- Northfield (possibly Roseville again, but I thought a new tourney would be fun)

Sections are Tuesday, April 8, during the school day. Only three per category can go, remember, so put it on your calendar in case you are selected.

Go Cougars!

Saturday, October 20, 2007

Testing

If you stop by my room this week, I will give you candy. (This proves you check the blog periodically out of season...)

Mrs. Heinis

Sunday, July 29, 2007

Happy 5 weeks until school!

Okay, so that's not a nice thing to remind you. A few things for those loyal readers who may actually read this over the summer as instructed:

1. Next week Abbie and Emily leave for speech camp. I'm sure they will have much fun and lots to share in the fall. Wish them luck and fun, even if only through your minds.
2. About 5 of you have been in contact with me this summer about next season. Some of you have already started writing! I just want you to know how much I appreciate your devotion. You guys rock!
3. The South Activities Fair is Thursday, August 9th at 6:30. Your captains (Mike and Kayla, in case you've forgotten) will be there with me, promoting the speech team and all its glory. Stop by if you're around that night. (I have also taken on the Lit Mag in Ms. Sutton's absence, so I will be splitting my time between the two booths.)
4. I'm officially an old married lady now. I am now Mrs. Heinis (pronounced high-niss). You can call me Mrs. H. if you want, but good riddance to "Dubs".

Hope to see you on the 9th!
Mrs. H.

Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Good luck and question...

Good luck on your finals and have a great summer!!!! (Emily Schwegman will be spending part of her summer at speech camp with Abbie Barrett...yay Em!!!)

The library tells me I have a book checked out called Small Wonder by Barbara Kingsolver. I remember checking this out to look for prose pieces, but I no longer have it. Did I loan it to one of you to read from? Please let me know ASAP, or else I owe the library $23.95. Thanks!

Monday, May 21, 2007

Random Updates and Requests

1. Don't forget to come to the banquet this THURSDAY night at 5 P.M. You will NOT be giving your speeches, you will just get awards, dinner, and a super fun time. No need to dress up.
2. Bring dessert or beverage, depending on your last name (see previous post).
3. JUNIORS--Only one of you has replied to my email. Come see me ASAP!!!!
4. ALL--Your captains have told me they sent you a note last week. They ask me to remind you to take care of its contents...
5. Abbie Barrett is my hero, because she is going to the speech camp at GAC this summer! I bet she'd love some company!!! See previous post for all the 411.
6. Only 12 days of school left (10 for seniors!)!!! Come by and visit me often, as I will miss you all over the summer :-)

--Waterston

Monday, May 14, 2007

Banquet Invitation

I have sent the following invitation home to your parents, but it would be wise to get it on the calendar and plan now. (It's prettier in invitation-form; this is just a copy and paste of the info :-))

You are cordially invited to
attend the Second Annual
South Speech
End of the Year
Banquet



Who: All speech team members and their parents
When: Thursday, May 24th from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M.
Where: Lakeville South Commons
Why: To celebrate the many accomplishments of the South Speech team this year
What (should I bring): Because we hosted a tournament this year (who could forget?), we will be catering the dinner. We still need people to bring beverages and tasty desserts, however. Students with last names A-K, please bring beverage. Students with last names L-W, please bring dessert.
Questions? Please contact Emily Waterston. (952) 232-3410 or ewaterston@isd194.k12.mn.us.
We look forward to celebrating with you!!!!!!!