Debate Club for 4th & 5th Graders

Spring session is open to new AND returning debaters! Developed and run by Successful Schools in Action, this program at Blaine, Coe, Lawton, and John Hay schools helps kids improve their public speaking, writing, note taking, and critical thinking skills.  We welcome kids who want to give it a try!

·     Taught by elementary school teachers, trained in debate

·     Meet after school once a week for 12 weeks, starting mid-February

·     Students develop both affirmative and negative arguments about a topic related to kids!

·     A cross-school tournament will be held in May

Tuition is $120, and a limited number of scholarships are available. Online registration will open Feb. 1^st at www.schoolsinaction.org. There is space at each school for 12 participants.  Questions? Contact the Debate Program Manager, Sandy Nielsen, at 206-283-2187 or sandynielsen@schoolsinaction.org.

Posted in Announcements | Tuesday, February 9th, 2010