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

“Science is a never-ending journey of exploration and discovery.” 

WHAT'S NEW

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

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

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.  

Creating the Future Together Today: “Technology is moving faster than ever. The most important thing we can give kids is the tools to help create the future.” – FIRST Founder Dean Kamen. For 36 years, FIRST has inspired the next generation of problem-solvers, leaders, and change-makers.  

Your support fuels hands-on STEM learning, mentorship, and life-changing opportunities for students. Will you help us fund the mission and enable us to inspire STEM learning for even more youth in our community? As a thank you, we will send you a FIRST Patch. 

REMINDERS 

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

 Creative Crabs: learn how hermit crabs are adapting to pollution. 

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!