Calling All 4th and 5th Grade Students!
Our district has a beloved tradition of hosting an annual speech tournament in grades 4 – 8. Students are expected to memorize a significant passage, verse, play or original piece of writing. They work individually or with others on this and then perform it for a series of judges who provide them with significant feedback about their work. Students are coached to perform their piece by a member of the staff, a parent, or another qualified individual. It is truly a wonderful learning experience and a challenging endeavor for all who participate.
This year’s speech tournament will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Station Middle School. All of our 4th and 5th grade students are invited to participate. Students may participate as a solo, duet, or group of three to five members. An informational meeting for students will be held at Grove on Thursday, January 10th during fourth and fifth grade lunch and recess periods. Fifth grade students will meet in Mr. Bergquist’s room; and fourth grade students will meet in Ms. Hanna’s room. Students will receive details about the tournament at this time and have the opportunity to sign up and pick scripts. Pieces will be available for children to consider performing if they so choose. Please contact Mr. Bergquist with questions about the tournament at rbergquist@barrington220.org
Wanted: Speech Tournament Judges and Greeters
The District 220 Speech Tournament is need of several judges for this year’s tournament on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Station Middle School, approximately 8:30 to 1:00. Volunteer judges may be parents, teachers, grandparents, and community members. All are encouraged to participate. Judges are trained at the event and will receive a breakfast and lunch during the day. A judge’s responsibilities include watching a variety of student performances, completing judging sheets and providing feedback to the students. It really is a fun and rewarding time! If you are unable to work the entire time, we are also in need of greeters for shifts during the event.
Grove usually has about 100 fourth and fifth graders participate in this event. If you are a parent or coach, substitute judges are available so you can support your child/students during their performance. Please contact Mr. Bergquist with questions or to volunteer at rbergquist@barrington220.org
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