Hi , 

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

Did you recently register your team? Welcome! Catch up on previous emails here.  

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“The greatest accomplishment is not in never failing, but in rising every time you fall.” 

- George Stephenson, Civil Engineer    

WHAT'S NEW

Volunteer at FIRST^® Championship: Are you traveling with a team to the FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas? Consider signing up to be a volunteer! Help build a LEGO^® Mosaic in the Family Engagement Zone, assist with the Robot Game action at the practice tables, and more! Learn more and apply now. 

We want to hear from you! Collecting feedback about text-based building instructions: This season, we introduced text-based building instructions for SUBMERGED^SM. These instructions were intended to support individuals with visual impairments and FIRST community members who preferred textual instructions. We want to hear from those who used them about their experience. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated as we work to develop resources for next season! Please share your feedback at accomodations@firstinspires.org. 

REMINDERS 

Sneak Peek at Next Season: Check out this video for a sneak peek at the 2025-2026 FIRST season! 

Certified Professional Development at the 2025 FIRST Championship: Chart your course for success by joining us Monday, April 14 and Tuesday, April 15 in Houston, Texas for immersive FIRST^® LEGO^® League Combined Discover & Explore Professional Development sessions. Enhance your skills and knowledge by engaging in collaborative, hands-on experiences focused on the student components of the FIRST program with other teachers, facilitators, coaches, and mentors! Learn More and Register. 

Apply for a scholarship opportunity available for new and inexperienced educators. 

Navigate to our website for more details and dates. Questions? Contact FIRSTProfessionalServices@firstinspires.org. 

We want to know how your SUBMERGED season went! Coaches, please share your feedback by taking the end of season survey. Share your feedback by completing the anonymous survey here. 

Additional SUBMERGED Explore Sets Available for Purchase: Is your team looking for additional Explore Sets? Teams may now order up to six (6) additional SUBMERGED Explore Sets for $35 USD each. Go to the FIRST Dashboard to place the order. Applicable sales tax and shipping fees will be applied. 

Chart Your Course to Get Festival Ready: Check out this blog post for helpful guidance on getting ready for your SUBMERGED festival. 

YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST

Have you ever wondered why the ocean is salty? Check out this video to discover some reasons why.

CELEBRATION AND SHOUTOUTS

Did you and your team recently attend an event? 
Let us know with a tweet @firstlegoleague or a Facebook post, and make sure to use #SUBMERGED!