St. Pius X FLLR Informational Presentation

Theme of 2015Finding better waysto manage our trash

Mission description will be rolled out on website August 25th, 12:00…then the competition is on!

https://youtu.be/Ujv_oTTqMgA Trash Trek Trailer

My BackgroundEngineerCoaches Weekend Training @ McKendree College2014 Coach of Illinois team, Regional Core Value Award Winner, made it to State CompetitionNXT, EV3 Mindstorms ownerMom to sons Matt & Nate - Current SPX 7th graders on previous team Robo Sadrz

Contact Info:Amy Stehlin, Cell 618-616-3193 amystehlin@gmail.com

FLL Robotics Description

Build & Program LEGO MS EV3 to perform missions on the field in specific time period to gain points.

Real world problem to solve. 2015 Theme is Trash Trek. Solve a problem we come up with regarding Theme and present it to the judges in a timed speech with Q&A session.

Follow Core Values during the season and document usage for presentation before judges.

Meeting Info

Two meetings per week for 1.5 hours each in SPX classroom.

One meeting right after school and one meeting in an evening to accommodate working parents. Flexible floating time due to other SPX activity conflicts.

Weekend Meetings possible when we fall behind or need to work thru something…maybe 1-2 per month.

Meeting InfoFlexible commitment. Need to get to certain benchmarks by certain times. Home tasks to make up for missed meetings so we can accomplish what needs to get done for the week.Technology usage awareness. Examples: Internet/youtube to view other team’s robot construction. Emailing. Directions on building mission models. Checking FLL site for updates and tips. Facetiming into meetings or mentor teams to help solve a problem. Safety. Coach oversight and team member’s identity and safety will always be in the forefront with anything we do online. Logbook to keep track of 5W’s.

Schedule Highlights

Some meetings over the summer to introduce programming and get to know each other. Weekly meetings will start in August.

Scrimages normally held at other schools in October.

Parent Performance or school performance as rehearsal for Regional Qualifier in early November.

Qualifier choices are usually late November or early December. Will know firm dates around September and then will need to know conflict s ASAP.

CostCurrently $100 per team member. Payable to SPX. Write FLL Robotics note on check.

Other area teams comparison were at least twice this amount. This will still not completely cover the operating expenses of the team. We will need sponsors or donors.

Cost breakdown available if requested.

Sponsorships. Logo/name on shirt, banner, correspondence. Template that team members will revise and send out. Please contact me if you know a company interested in sponsoring us!

Parent InvolvementOpen Meeting. Parents always welcome!Snacks. Need Snack Volunteer to set up schedule. Usually I set 10 minute break time halfway thru meeting. Kids choice. NO EATING or DRINKING anywhere near robot or field. Mentoring. We need mentors! Requesting any assistance from parents, relatives, friends, co workers that have expertise in marketing, public speaking, presenting in front of audiences, IT programming, any engineering, teaching, TRASH, RECYCLING, photography, building, etc. All goes towards points at our presentation to the judges.

Coaches Roles & Responsibilities

Assist not Do. Guide thru problems.

Create safe, fun atmosphere to problem solve.

Bring in mentors.

Promote Core Values and STEM/STEAM.

NEED VOLUNTEERS to Coach. Kids do the work. Coaches do not need to have any scientific or computer background. Example: I have never touched the team computer to program anything ever. Kids are in charge of saving (or forgetting to save) the files, testing the robot, etc. Will also have a teacher act as School Representative.

Team MembersRoles & Responsibilities

Refer as Team Members. They will learn how to work as members of a problem solving team.

Always conduct themselves as Gracious Professionals and work towards this goal with Core Values in mind.

Will learn all aspects of the process but will have certain specific responsibilities that they alone are the “Master” of. Examples: Master Timekeeper, Ruler, Chief Programmer, Marketing Coordinator, Photographer, Field Guru, Guest Relations, etc.

Needs & Questions

NeedsIf interested, contact aflynt@spxschool.com Need

parent contact info. Email, cell phone.Team Member task: Start thinking of team name ideas

and or logos. Go online and learn about FLLR. www.firstlegoleague.org

Parent volunteers to make this an awesome rookie year for our kids!

ThanksContact Amy Stehlin or Ann Flynt with any

questions or concernsTHANKS!