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Coming to you from FIRST^® LEGO^® League HQ in Manchester, NH, USA.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Don’t be afraid of mistakes, for without them, there can be no learning.”

 - Alexander Fleming, Physician/ Microbiologist

WHAT’S NEW

Holiday Hours: FIRST^® Headquarters will be closed on December 25 and January 1. FIRST LEGO League Challenge team blasts will resume on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Additional SUBMERGED Challenge Sets Available for Purchase: Is your team looking for an additional Challenge Set? Teams may order one additional SUBMERGED^SM Challenge Set for $95 USD. Go to the FIRST Dashboard to place the order. Applicable sales tax and shipping fees will be applied.

Invest in the Future with a Gift to the FIRST Mission: As a nonprofit, FIRST relies on the support of volunteers, mentors, coaches, sponsorships, and individual donations to deliver quality STEM programs that prepare the young people of today for the world of tomorrow. Your tax-deductible donation at any level helps ensure that FIRST is available for years to come. Give a gift with limitless returns, and together we can ensure that the next generation has the skills, confidence, and resilience to build a better world.

REMINDERS

SUBMERGED Challenge Updates and Clarifications: A new challenge update was posted on December 2. Be sure to check the Challenge Updates and Clarifications document throughout the season.

Get Robot Game-Ready: Check out this blog post for tips on preparing for tournament setup.

An Under the Surface Look at Judging: Discover what makes the FIRST LEGO League judge role so special in our new Spotlight on FIRST LEGO League Judging Video, featuring inspirational testimonials from judges and teams.

FIRST Championship Conferences- Request for Proposals: FIRST is currently accepting proposals for the 2025 FIRST Championship Conferences that will be running Wednesday - Friday at the event. Learn more and submit an application by January 31. If you have questions, please contact championshipconferences@firstinspires.org.

Professional Development BOGO Offer: Dive into savings with an exclusive Buy One, Get One FREE offer for remote or in-person sessions scheduled January through June 2025. More information can be found on our website. Sale runs until December 31. If you have questions, email firstprofessionalservices@firstinspires.org.

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CELEBRATION AND SHOUTOUTS

What’s your team working on this week?
Let us know with a tweet @firstlegoleague or a Facebook post, and make sure to use #SUBMERGED!