Hi , 

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

Catch up on previous emails here. 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“The exploration of ideas beyond what we know with certainty are what lead to progress.” 

 
- Lisa Randall, Theoretical Physicist  

WHAT EVERYONE'S TALKING ABOUT

FIRST^® Championship Update  

FIRST^® Championship will remain in Houston, Texas, for 2025, 2026, and 2027. Houston has been an extremely supportive host city for us since 2017, and we look forward to continuing to foster the strong relationships we have built throughout the city in the coming years. For more information, including dates, host cities, team lodging policies, advancement, and qualification, please read our latest blog post. 

Reminder: The FIRST LEGO League Blog has Moved! 

Going forward, new FIRST LEGO League blog posts will be hosted on the FIRST^® Community Blog on the FIRST LEGO League blog page. Check out this blog post for more information. Plus, you can now subscribe to FIRST LEGO League blog posts, and be among the first to get FIRST LEGO League blog posts right to your inbox. 

Make Waves in the Upcoming SUBMERGED^SM Season 

During the 2024-2025 ocean-inspired robotics season FIRST^® DIVE^SM presented by Qualcomm, students will use their STEM skills and creativity together to innovate for a better world with healthy oceans. Launching August 6, 2024, the FIRST LEGO League SUBMERGED season will challenge teams to explore the layers of the ocean and “sea” into the future!  

Watch the 2024-2025 Season Reveal video. 

Join us as we explore the future together! Season registration is now open in the FIRST Dashboard. 

Registration Reminders: 

Does your team have grant funding? You must wait for the approved grant to appear as a credit on your dashboard and then the credit may be applied during the checkout process. Do not pay for team registration or materials before receiving your grant funds, as you will not be reimbursed by FIRST. 

Canada Teams: 

Once you have registered your team, you may secure your kits through Spectrum. For any inquiries, email first@spectrumed.com with your team number, or contact Suzanne Martini by dialing 905-954-4912, or 1-800-668-0600 ext. 4912. 

Shipping Information: 

Shipments of non-season specific items will be shipped immediately. Please ensure that someone will be available to receive your shipment when it arrives. Printed materials will begin shipping in early August to coincide with the Season Launch on August 6, 2024. If your order is returned to the vendor or you are missing a shipment, send us an email.  Please include your team number in any shipment tracking requests. 

Reminder: FIRST Certified Professional Development   

Sign up for one of our upcoming professional development sessions and grow your knowledge and skills by practicing student elements of the FIRST LEGO League program. Sessions are available for FIRST^® LEGO^® League Discover, Explore, and Challenge. Register for a session or view the full schedule for upcoming dates listed through October 2024. If you have questions, please email firsteducation@firstinspires.org.  Upcoming Professional Development Sessions:   

🤖July 31, August 1 | Davis Middle School | Compton, California   

🤖August 5 - 6 | Online 

🤖August 17 & 24 | Online 

🤖August 26, 27 | NASA Stennis Space Center | Stennis, Mississippi   

YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST

Learn how marine animals use different colors to camouflage and communicate in the ocean.  

CELEBRATION AND SHOUTOUTS

What’s your team most excited about for the SUBMERGED season? 
Let us know with a tweet @firstlegoleague or a Facebook post, and make sure to use #SUBMERGED!