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Roles & Contact Information CTE/STEM Academy Lindsey Marek - Facilitator 281-420-4535

Roles & Contact Information CTE/STEM Academy Coach- FRC 1255 (GC’s Robotics Team) J. Keith Cummings 713-293-2954 (cell) jkcummings@gccisd.net

Roles CTE/STEM Academy Coach Mentors (introduce yourself) facilitate processes, share ideas, teach, provide feedback

Roles CTE/STEM Academy Coach Mentors Blargleboosters (Not-for-Profit) Help with fundraising Help with logistics Help network with the community, sponsors, and mentors

Roles Advanced Academics Coaches Mentors Blargleboosters Corporate Partners/Sponsors provide support for the team whether it be through funding, manufacturing of parts, mentoring, or etc.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization) Igniting young minds. Teaching life skills. Nurturing passions for science and technology. Practicing “Gracious Professionalism®.” ® For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology

FIRST learning… … never stops building upon itself, starting at age 6 and continuing through middle and high-school levels up to age 18. Young people can join at any level. Participants master skills and concepts to aid in learning science and technology through innovative projects and robotics competitions, while gaining valuable career and life skills.

FIRST learning… … never stops building upon itself, starting at age 6 and continuing through middle and high-school levels up to age 18. Young people can join at any level. Participants master skills and concepts to aid in learning science and technology through innovative projects and robotics competitions, while gaining valuable career and life skills.

Compared to their matched peers, FIRST Alumni are: FRC Impact Brandeis University Study “More Than Robots” (Funded by Ford Foundation) Compared to their matched peers, FIRST Alumni are: Significantly more likely to attend college. 3x more likely to major in engineering. 9x more likely to have an internship in Freshman year.  4x more likely to pursue a career in Engineering.  2.5x more likely to volunteer in the community.  

FRC Impact Brandeis University Study “More Than Robots” (Funded by Ford Foundation) Female FIRST Alumni are 4x (400%) more likely to pursue Technology and Engineering majors in college. Minority FIRST Alumni are 2x (200%) more likely to pursue Technology and Engineering majors in college. 

Important Information Communication GroupMe It is mandatory! Curfew is 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Keep it “GP” (gracious professionalism). Blarglefish Google Classroom It is mandatory! Team members MUST join with the following code: bbx0ww Submit documents there digitially (ONLY) Forms are due in Classroom by Friday FIRST REGISTRATION, Digital Only 1st step- student registration (generates an email to parents) 2nd step- parent confirmation

Important Information Communication Work/Attendance Expectations Attendance is not mandatory but poor attendance can result in being dropped from the team. Subdivision work expectations Clean-up Contributions to the team will determine eligibility for participation in competitions Only 24 students can go to competitions Non-productive students will be sent home Grades matter (weekly grade reports) Behavior matters

Important Information Communication Work/Attendance Expectations Build Season Hours 5 to 9 pm, Mon, Wed, Fri (12 hours) 9 am to 3 pm, Sat (6 hours) Additional time and dates may be added

Important Information Communication Work/Attendance Expectations Build Season Hours Required Materials Black Jeans Black Ivy Cap (Walmart or Kohl’s) Safety Glasses @ Home Depot 3M Holmes Workwear Clear Frame with Yellow Temple Accents with Clear Lenses Safety Glasses Model # 90208-HV6 Internet #205137842 Store SKU #1000047610 $17.97 /each OR

Important Information Communication Work/Attendance Expectations Build Season Hours Required Materials Required Documents Submit digitally using iPads and a scanning app to Classroom Forms to submit digitally: 2017-2018 Blarglefish Policies & Expectations Season Kick-off Permission Student Emergency Medical Information Safety Contract & Waiver FIRST Registration (digital, a link will be sent via email to parents)

Season- Important Dates Preseason- Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14; 5:30 to 8 pm Safety Orientation and Role Identification

Season- Important Dates Preseason- Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14; 5:30 to 8 pm Kickoff- Sat, Jan. 6 (8 am to 5 pm) Lee High School, Room 241 (main building) Cafeteria (lunch at noon served by Blargleboosters) Sun, Jan. 7, (2:30 am to 6 pm)

Season- Important Dates Preseason- Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14; 5:30 to 8 pm Kickoff- Sat, Jan. 6 (8 am to 5 pm) Sun, Jan. 7, (2:30 am to 6 pm) Build Season- Jan. 8 to Feb. 20 (Stop Build Day) Practice Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (5 to 9 pm) Saturdays (9 am - 3pm)

Season- Important Dates Preseason- Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14; 5:30 to 8 pm Kickoff- Sat, Jan. 6 (8 am to 5 pm) Sun, Jan. 7, (2:30 am to 6 pm) Build Season- Jan. 8 to Feb. 20 (Stop Build Day) Competition Season Dallas Regional (February 28 – 1 March 3) Lone Star South, Pasadena (April 4 – 7) World Championship, Houston (April 18 – 21) State Championship, ?

Season- Important Dates Preseason- Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14; 5:30 to 8 pm Kickoff- Sat, Jan. 6 (8 am to 5 pm) Sun, Jan. 7, (2:30 am to 6 pm) Build Season- Jan. 8 to Feb. 20 (Stop Build Day) Competition Season Off-season