1. Welcome to the Pre Event Meeting …. Launch Sequence Begun!

2. First Things First Thank You

3. Now to Business Roster  Confirm all info is correct (spelling & #’s)  Confirm how you will get to RBHS on Feb 10  Confirm parent (if no, emergency contact)  Carpools? Supplies to Michelle Breyer  Wagons, coolers w/ wheels, EZ Ups

4. The BIG Day Saturday, February 10  T-4 days and counting!! Rancho Bernardo High School  Be there by 6:45am

5. What’s in Your Kit Driving Directions – Getting There Event Day Checklist Your Schedule  Team Designation  Map of RBHS High Science O T-Shirt Viking Hat

6. Getting There Getting there and Parking  Allow at least 1 hour to drive, park and arrive at Valley Viking Base See Driving Directions and RBHS map  Note important info from Sci-O

7. Checking In Official Check-In closes at 7:15  You MUST be checked in at the Valley Viking Base no later than 7:00am

8. Valley Viking Base at RBHS

9. What To Wear Your Science O T-Shirt (proudly!) Long Sleeve shirt (underneath if desired) Long pants (required) Jacket, sweatshirt, sweater Closed toe shoes (required)

10. What To Bring Empty Backpack Everything we gave tonite Study materials for your events Cell phones ok  But must be silenced during competition, if your phone rings, you could be DQ’d Folding Chair

11. Your Schedule & Team Atlas Viking Delta Viking Titan Viking Confirm your schedule syncs up with your map of RBHS room locations Team photo at 1:15pm

12. What’s an Impound Mission Possible – machines list Storm the Castle Tower Wheeled Vehicle All Devices must be at Impound area by 8am Coaches will handle

13. How to Prepare Study up on your events Get to bed early on the 9 th Eat a good high protein breakfast  Astronauts eat eggs, bacon, toast, OJ Make sure you know how you’re getting to RBHS

14. What to Expect Arrive, park and report in Practice for your 1 st event at Base Required and allowed materials will be provided to you at Base Adult will escort your group to correct Room Event Captains will explain rules Return to Base when you are done

15. Things to Remember Stay Cool Don’t get hung up on a single problem  Move forward and come back to it later Guess if you absolutely don’t know Just relax and remember what you’ve learned If you’re being sent into an event you didn’t train for, don’t worry, we’ll guide you through it

16. What We’ll Expect from You Be on time….what time?? Wear your shirt Bring your supplies/information/s chedule Do your best, stay focused & positive Work with your teammates Check in/out at Base at every Event Do not leave Base without checking out Cell phone silenced Viking hat stays at base HAVE FUN!!!

17. Disputes Accept whatever is decided Negative disputes could result in:  Student DQ in event  All teams from School DQ in event  School penalized on place in trophies  Entire team DQ in all events  School (all teams) DQ from competition If you’re unhappy, see Robbin Lynn

18. Our 3 Special Volunteers Check in at Valley Viking Base 1 st Check in at Registration at 7:30am Assignments are made by Sci-O Plan from 7:30am to approx 2:00pm

19. What about Food, you ask? Muffins, bananas, apples Sandwiches Fruit drinks, water, gatorade  Arrival till last event After last team’s event, we’ll celebrate with  Cake, cookies, candies, soda pop

20. Don’t Forget February 24, 11 - 1 Science-O Picnic & Awards Location to be announced

21. Questions ??

22. You are now GO for Launch to the 2007 Science Olympiad Saturday, February 10  T-4 days and counting!! Rancho Bernardo High School  Be there by 6:45am