From June 21st - 23rd, the Village Middle School Speech and Debate Team competed at the NSDA National Speech and Debate Tournament in Birmingham, Alabama. This year's tournament was the largest so far - a total of 157 schools competed (representing 34 states and 5 countries). With 8 students competing, The Village Middle School placed 18th overall. In addition, 7th grader Isabella C. won the National Championship in Declamation.
Individual event/team results were as follows:
Declamation
1st Place National Champion - Isabella C.
25th Place - Kahani M.
Informative Speaking
4th Place - Dhruv S.
Storytelling
Semifinalist - 12th Place - Meera M.
Public Forum Debate
Double Octofinalists - Ani S. & Varun A.
Dramatic Interpretation
Quarterfinalist - 14th Place - Isabella C.
26th Place - Estee N.
Prose Reading
Quarterfinalist - 25th Place - Isabella C.
Duo Interpretation
30th Place - Kahani M. & Anjai G.
Congratulations on your great work, Vikings!
During the summer time, vacations, pools, and fun are certainly on children’s minds. However, it’s also important to incorporate learning into their day. Summer learning loss, also known as the "summer slide," refers to the decline in academic and social skills that can occur when children are not engaged in educational activities during the summer months. Dana Sheridan, LPC, Lower School Counselor at The Village School, sheds light on this issue and offers practical solutions for parents to keep their children's minds active during the long summer break.
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