The following is a letter meant to go out on Friday, but printer problems caused delays. 

11/4/2011

 

Dear Parents/Guardians,

 

 

     Due to the large turn out for Forensics we will be breaking up the group according to categories.  We will also be adding Monday to the practice week.  Here is the following Schedule:

 

Monday:

• Serious Solo
• Humorous Solo
• Infomercial

 

Tuesday:

• Group Acting (Green)

 

Friday:

• Prose
• Poetry
• Group Acting (Orange)

 

     I will be posting the groups on Monday for those signed up for the Group Acting.  Students will find this information on the Brown Deer Forensics Website and/or on the door of Room 205.

     This will allow each student to spend time working on their piece and an opportunity to work with me without distraction.  This also means that students will usually have Forensics practice once (1) a week. 

     I will inform parents when students must attend more than one Forensics practice a week.  This will probably occur when approaching Tournament Dates and when the student pieces become more polished and ready for viewing.

     Thank you for your patience and I’m very excited to be working with such a mature and talented group of students!  Please feel free to call or email if you have questions or concerns.

 

Sincerely

 

Mr. Schaufler

Special Education Teacher/Forensics Coach

Brown Deer Middle School

ROOM 205

 

CONTACT INFO:

RSCHAUFLER@BROWNDEERMIDDLESCHOOLS.COM

(414) 371-6916

We have Forensics Practice today: October 18th at 3:15 PM.

No Practice on Friday, October 21st!

Practice Schedules will go home today!

We just had our start-up meeting and I'm very excited to be working with all of you! 

We will have another meeting for those who were unable to join us for the first meeting. 

NEXT MEETING: (For those not at the first) 
Friday, October 7th @ 3:15 - 3:45 p.m.

PRACTICE/REHEARSAL:
Tuesday & Friday @ 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

1st Practice/Rehearsal:
Tuesday, October 11th @ 3:15

More information will be presented in October after the Forensic Coach meeting.

Packets have been sent home.  Because of scheduling issues we have changed Thursday practice to Friday.

The information found in the packet is located below.  Please feel free to contact me if you have issues or questions.

I am also including a general time-line.  More will be provided in the coming weeks!

I look forward to working with all of you!  Let's make this a great year!

      - Mr. Schaufler


GENERAL TIME-LINE:

BDMS 2011-2012 Forensics Starter Packet

(More information will follow in October!)

 

1. What is Forensics?  

Forensics is an organization of middle schools, which gives students the opportunity to have fun developing and improving their speaking abilities.  Students practice monologues, speeches, and infomercials then compete with students around the state for medals and trophies.

 

2. When are practices/rehearsals held?

Practice/Rehearsals will be held Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.  The first practice starts Tuesday, October 11^th.  (Please make sure you have arranged the appropriate transportation after practice with your parents.)

 

3. What is the 2011-12 Forensics Tournament/Meet Schedule?

TBA.  The schedule has not been posted.  When the schedule posts, I will post it on the BDMS Forensics website and on Mr. Schaufler’s website. 

 

4. What day of the week will meets be held?

Meets are typically held on Saturdays.

 

5. What about transportation to and from meets?

Transportation to and from tournaments will be provided by the school.  It is imperative that students arrive to the school at designated arrival time.  The bus will leave as scheduled.  Please bring a snack/lunch or bring additional money to purchase snacks at the meets.

 

6. How much is the student activity fee?

The student activity fee is $50.00 ($25 = forensics; $25 = transportation fee).

 

7. When is the State Tournament?

The State Tournament will be held in March.  More information will be provided in October.

 

8. What are the Forensic Categories?

Demonstration Speech, Group Acting, Group Interpretation, Humorous Solo Acting, Impromptu Speaking, Infomercial, Informative Speech, Moments in History, News Reporting, Non-Original Oratory, Persuasive Speaking, Poetry, Prose, Serious Solo Acting, Special Events Presentation, and Storytelling.