1. Odyssey of the Mind Information Meeting LEES CORNER Elementary School 2014-2015

2. Every kid will fit in… DRAMA/ACTING MUSIC/DANCE CREATIVITY ART BUILDING ENGINEERING TEAMWORK USING YOUR BRAIN 2

3. What is Odyssey of the Mind (OOM)?  Check out this video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/Q4TcPEBy2Zw http://youtu.be/Q4TcPEBy2Zw  Check out this video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/Q4TcPEBy2Zw http://youtu.be/Q4TcPEBy2Zw

4. Getting Started Option 1:  Forming Team (Known Kids)  Choose a Problem  Choose Roles for the team  Register for the Tournament Option 2:  Review the problems for the year  Choose a Problem  Choose a role for the team  Complete the form before due date  Kids will be paired up based on the Choice of the problem/timelines. Option 1:  Forming Team (Known Kids)  Choose a Problem  Choose Roles for the team  Register for the Tournament Option 2:  Review the problems for the year  Choose a Problem  Choose a role for the team  Complete the form before due date  Kids will be paired up based on the Choice of the problem/timelines.

5. Participation in OOM  K-2 (Primary Section – not scored )  3-5 (Division 1 – Competition Level)  6-8 (Division 2 – Competition Level)  Minimum of 5 and Maximum of 7  Parents play major role as a Coach  Every team should supply a Judge and a Volunteer for the competition  K-2 (Primary Section – not scored )  3-5 (Division 1 – Competition Level)  6-8 (Division 2 – Competition Level)  Minimum of 5 and Maximum of 7  Parents play major role as a Coach  Every team should supply a Judge and a Volunteer for the competition 5

6. OOM Problem  Two different phases of Competition  Long-Term Problem (Max 8 Minutes)  Spontaneous Problem – Hands on, Verbal, Verbal Hands-on (7 min timed, Unique to tournament)  Competition requires both phases  Primary Level – Spontaneous Not Mandatory (Coaches Decision)  Two different phases of Competition  Long-Term Problem (Max 8 Minutes)  Spontaneous Problem – Hands on, Verbal, Verbal Hands-on (7 min timed, Unique to tournament)  Competition requires both phases  Primary Level – Spontaneous Not Mandatory (Coaches Decision) 6

7. 2015 Long term Problem  Problem 1: Runaway 'Train‘ (Mechanical/Vehicle)  Problem 2: Experiencing Technical Difficulties (Technical Performance)  Problem 3: Pandora’s Box (Classic)  Problem 4: Lose Your Marbles (Structure using Balsa Woods)  Problem 5: Silent Movie (Drama/Performance Based) Primary:  Wacky Weather Warning (Humorous performance with Rhymes )  Problem 1: Runaway 'Train‘ (Mechanical/Vehicle)  Problem 2: Experiencing Technical Difficulties (Technical Performance)  Problem 3: Pandora’s Box (Classic)  Problem 4: Lose Your Marbles (Structure using Balsa Woods)  Problem 5: Silent Movie (Drama/Performance Based) Primary:  Wacky Weather Warning (Humorous performance with Rhymes ) 7

8. High Level Rules  No Outside Assistance!  Cost limit ($145 and $125)  Follow the specifications provided in the Problem  TEAMWORK IT IS!  Review scoring elements – Spontaneous, Style, Creativity, Cost etc.,  No Outside Assistance!  Cost limit ($145 and $125)  Follow the specifications provided in the Problem  TEAMWORK IT IS!  Review scoring elements – Spontaneous, Style, Creativity, Cost etc., 8

9. How Much is Odyssey?  School Membership Cost $135  Membership Is One Team / Division / Problem  Team Costs (2013-2014)  Registration = $75  Coaches Training = $25  Balsa Crush-a-thon = $20 (Optional)  Spontaneous Workshop = $80 (Optional)  Other Shared Team Costs  T-shirts  Materials for Skits and Spontaneous Problems  Snacks  School Membership Cost $135  Membership Is One Team / Division / Problem  Team Costs (2013-2014)  Registration = $75  Coaches Training = $25  Balsa Crush-a-thon = $20 (Optional)  Spontaneous Workshop = $80 (Optional)  Other Shared Team Costs  T-shirts  Materials for Skits and Spontaneous Problems  Snacks

10. Strategic Planning  Review the problem with team  Make a Schedule  Train your team  Team Work  Creativity  Brainstorming  Role Playing (Based on Kids preferences)  Send Clarifications  Mock presentations (Time management)  GET READY!  Review the problem with team  Make a Schedule  Train your team  Team Work  Creativity  Brainstorming  Role Playing (Based on Kids preferences)  Send Clarifications  Mock presentations (Time management)  GET READY! 10

11. Parents Role  Co-Coach/Parent Volunteer  Snack  Transportation  Space Facilitation  Schedule coordination  Acquiring supplies, support materials  Support whatever you can for Coach  Co-Coach/Parent Volunteer  Snack  Transportation  Space Facilitation  Schedule coordination  Acquiring supplies, support materials  Support whatever you can for Coach 11

12. OOM Roadmap  Team registration deadline(internal to our school) – Oct17,2014  Registration confirmation – Oct24, 2014  Parents & Team Kick-off meeting (Coaches) - October last week.  Coaches Training – November 8, 2014 (Liberty Middle School Clifton, VA)  Spontaneous workshop – Jan24, 2015 (optional)  Team Registration deadline – Jan2015  Judges Training – Feb28 (Stone Middle School, Centerville)  Regional meet – March 21, 2015 at Patriot High School, Nokesville, VA  State Meet – April18, 2015  Team registration deadline(internal to our school) – Oct17,2014  Registration confirmation – Oct24, 2014  Parents & Team Kick-off meeting (Coaches) - October last week.  Coaches Training – November 8, 2014 (Liberty Middle School Clifton, VA)  Spontaneous workshop – Jan24, 2015 (optional)  Team Registration deadline – Jan2015  Judges Training – Feb28 (Stone Middle School, Centerville)  Regional meet – March 21, 2015 at Patriot High School, Nokesville, VA  State Meet – April18, 2015 12

13. Elements of Success  Team Commitment Comes From Within  Kids – 2 hours/week  Coaches – 4 hours/week, shared  Coordinators  Coaches, Judges, and Volunteers!  Teams Must Have All of The Above  Regional Support  Coordinator Liaison  Coaches Training  Judges Training Prior To Competition  Focus on – The PROCESS!  Have Fun...  Team Commitment Comes From Within  Kids – 2 hours/week  Coaches – 4 hours/week, shared  Coordinators  Coaches, Judges, and Volunteers!  Teams Must Have All of The Above  Regional Support  Coordinator Liaison  Coaches Training  Judges Training Prior To Competition  Focus on – The PROCESS!  Have Fun...

14. References  www.va.odysseyofthemind.com (Virginia website; has coaches handbook)  www.novasouth.org (Regional website; local events)  www.va.odysseyofthemind.com (Virginia website; has coaches handbook)  www.novasouth.org (Regional website; local events) 14

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