Now that we have the building and programming down, we are going to begin modifications on custom robots.  You will have the opportunity to build 1 of 4 custom robot frames along with attachments.  The robot frames are easy and should not take more than a couple of days.  The bulk of the time will be spent building attachments and programming.  Here are the new groups:

Group 1:
Alexandra Johnson
Sam Grazzini
Stephanie Venice

Group 2:
Kendall Winn
Haynes Davis
Alexa Pope

Group 3:
Gavin Fox
Kyle Bennett
Sean Hall

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Hey Everyone, here are the groups for the Spring Robotics Club. These groups were drawn randomly:

Group 1
Alexa Pope
Alexandra Johnson
Sean Hall
Haynes Davis

Group 2
Sam Grazzini
Kyle Bennett
Gavin Fox
Stephanie Venice
Selena Escobar

On Monday, April 16th, we will talk about the club, hand out equipment and begin sorting out parts.  On Tuesday, we will begin building the basic robot. Remember, we do not meet this Wednesday the 18th.

Next week, we will continue building on Monday and Wednesday (no meeting Tuesday the 24th).  Our hope is to have most of the basic robot built by the 25th so we can start programming on the 30th.  If we need to take a couple of more days to build, thats fine.  I hope you all are excited to start the club up again!

Mr. Osweiler

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Robotics Club will start up again after Spring Break!  This club, aligned with the FIRST Lego League, will meet on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 3:30-4:40. The club is open to boys and girls.  Our first meeting will be Monday, April 16^th in the Computer Lab (Room 106). The club will run from April 16^th until the last week of school.  In case of inclement weather, early dismissals, holidays, vacations, etc. we will not have meetings on those particular days. 

During the course of the program we will do a number of different activities.  We will begin learning engineering skills and will build a basic Lego robot.  Next we will learn how to program and change the robot’s movement.  Then we will introduce the different tasks and challenges for teams to complete. 

In order to participate and remain in the club, you MUST meet the following guidelines:

-Students must maintain no less than an S in Conduct and Work Habits in school

-Students must maintain a C average in all classes

-Students must have 2 teacher recommendation signatures (past, present, classroom, specialist, etc) 

Registration will run from April 10^th-13^th.   Space is limited for this club.  Currently, we have 18 spots available.  If the number of applications exceeds 18^th, we will conduct a lottery.    You will be notified via email on Friday, April 13^th if you are in the club and the roster will be posted on the Robotics webpage. We understand that students are involved in other activities (Running Club, Music Club, Science Olympiad, Tutoring, etc) that may meet on one or more of these days.  Students are welcome to sign up for Robotics and are encouraged to continue to participate in those other activities.  Having other commitments will not hurt a student’s chances of getting in robotics.  A child may attend 1, 2, or all 3 days based on their availability. Students should NOT quit or cancel other activities to join robotics.

Due to the personal schedules and outside commitments of our teachers and coaches, it is mandatory that students are picked up no later than 4:40 on meeting days.  If a student is picked up after 4:40, the parent will receive an email and/or phone call warning them that if this happens again, their child will be removed from the club.  This is a strict policy that we will adhere to and honor.

Please fill out the registration form and return it to Mr. Osweiler no later than April 13^th.  We expect spaces to fill up quickly so do not wait!  If you have any questions, email Mr. Osweiler at osweilrm@pwcs.edu or visit the Robotics page by going to http://trianglees.schools.pwcs.edu , clicking the “For Students” link at the top, and selecting the “Robotics” page.

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM.  Additional copies are available for download below and will be handed out in school on Tuesday, April 10th.

Mr. Osweiler

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher

Triangle Elementary School

osweilrm@pwcs.edu

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