February 2023 Newsletter

Welcome to the February edition of our email newsletter! This month, we are celebrating the love that kids have for Speech and Debate. Whether it's the thrill of competition, the opportunity to express their ideas, or the lifelong skills they develop, there is something truly special about this engaging activity! So without further ado, let's dive in!

Congratulations Vihan Bhattacharjee on your amazing accomplishment with the Little Aid Foundation! Your dedication to enhance students' learning through technology is truly inspiring. With your hard work and the support of others, you have successfully raised $3500 to provide six new laptops to the students of Ardenwood Elementary School. Your impact on these students will last for years to come, and we can't wait to hear about the next project idea from the Little Aid Foundation. Well done and keep up the great work!

Tournament Results

SCJFL QUARTER 2

IMP: Arthur Zhang (6th)

Extemp: Adyant Bhavsar (1st)

Great job everyone!

Make sure you congratulate when you see them in class! We look forward to seeing more of you compete this month! We have several more opportunities for students new and experienced to begin testing their skills learned in class. Coaches will make recommendations via email each week.

Tournaments and more

The Evergreen Invitational (Online)

Dates: 25-26 Feb 2023

Deadline to Register: 16 Feb 2023

The All Inclusive Spring Invitational (Online, Asynchronous)

Dates: 23-25 Feb 2023

Deadline to Register: 19 Feb 2023

Lakeland Westchester Classic 2023 (Online)

Dates: 3-5 Mar 2023

Deadline to Register: 20 Feb 2023

More tournaments can be found on our website and our calendar we will email parents once we finalize our guide/point system to help parents make choices for tournaments and to help incentivize student participation. This along with our Scholars and Fellows program are things we will provide details to parents about as soon as finalized. We look forward to share these exciting changes and opportunities with you.

If you have not signed up for the school year programs, we will continue enrollment for our current programming thru 1/15. We will open up enrollment for our late start program for those who missed enrollment earlier as we have many families who have told us they missed registration due to travel and other situations. Stay tuned for further details!

Have questions? Please talk to your child's coaches first for recommendations for tournament participation. Have logistical questions related to judging, tournament expectations, etc? We will be hosting our tournament orientation for students and parents in the next few weeks. We will do our best to offer two but either way we will record the orientation.

Are you new to our program or interested in joining? Schedule a call with our CEO and Co-founder Victor Rivas for a chance to ask questions.

Updates

Get ready to enhance your public speaking and critical thinking skills this summer with the Golden State Academy's MS/HS Speech and Debate Summer Program! With a range of classes that cover argumentation, debate, and public speaking, you'll be equipped with all the necessary tools to succeed. Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills, register today! Use code "SUMMER30" for a 30% discount when you register before February 28th. Please note, this code is only eligible for programs run by GSA located in Warm Springs, Cupertino, Aborn, or Online, and not the ones coordinated by Ohlone College.

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