Week of Jan.5th

Week of Jan. 5th

*****Please watch the blog, twitter or the facebook page for cancellations.   Twitter will always be the first place we post a cancellation.  @FRC1023 is our Twitter account.  Just because school is cancelled does not mean we will be cancelled.******

Due to possible snow days this week, we will be meeting Sunday from 1 - 3 if weather permits.  This is an optional meeting.  We will be breaking out scoring scenarios.  Please attend if you wish, and don't feel bad if you can't.  If the snow starts earlier, or it seems dangerous to drive, we will cancel by noon.  (Twitter first)  PRACTICE FOR SUNDAY IS CANCELLED!  

Our leadership board has asked to have a study session, so we will try this out this year.  For an hour before practice (5 - 6pm) we will have silent homework time, for anyone that wants to come and get their homework done.   Talking will be allowed when seeking help, but other than that, you will be spaced out and working silently.  Please attend only if you are going to work on homework or read quietly.  No robot work will take place during the study time.  If you have no homework, but are willing to tutor younger team members, feel free to attend.  Please bring a book to read in case no one needs help.  Students who have gpa below 3.0 may be asked to attend homework sessions.  Remember, our desired gpa is 3.0 and higher, but if you fall below 2.0 you will have to go on a study plan to remain active on the team.

Driver Try Outs:  Our drive team is made of three students.  The first step in tryouts is a written rules test.  This test will be given on Saturday, Jan. 11 between 10 and 2.  Anyone wishing to try out for drive team should be studying the rules.  Those that pass the test with a 90% or higher will automatically advance to the next level.  Those scoring below 90% will be granted a spot in the next round based on highest score until available slots are full.  Drive Team is a HUGE time commitment to the team.  To be sure you are able to commit a parent permission slip will be sent home outlining the hours required.  This permission slip must be signed and returned prior to the test.  No one will be given a test if they have not turned in the permission slip.  Permission slips will be distributed no later than Thursday of this week.  Step 2 is a drive test and will occur between week 2 and 3.

Chairman Presenter Try Outs:  Our team is allowed to have 3 students in the judging room.  Stage one will consist of  short essay questions related to the Chairman's Award, our team, and why you feel you would be a good presenter.  This will take place on Saturday between 10 and 2.  Stage 2 will consist a passage which must be memorized and recited in front of coaches.  This will take place on Thursday, Jan 16 between 6 and 9 pm.

All Chairman Presenters and Drive Team Members MUST attend ALL competitions including worlds, and be varsity eligible.

Sunday, Jan 5:  Center 1:00 - 3:00 - Scoring scenarios  PRACTICE FOR SUNDAY IS CANCELLED! Snow is already accumulating.

Monday, Jan. 6:  Center-- 5 - 6  homework session, 6-9 - Game Rules & Strategy

Tuesday, Jan. 7:  Center-- 5-6 homework session, 6-9 - Game Rules & Strategy

Wednesday, Jan. 8:  Center - 5 - 6 homework session, 6-9 - Game Rules & Strategy

*Thursday, Jan. 9:  5 - 6 homework session, 6 - 9 - Driver Try Out permission slips distributed, varsity requirement review, open team positions, general team management,Chief Delphi, Facebook,  finalize game rules and strategy, begin design ideas

Friday, Jan 10:  POTENTIAL MAKE UP PRACTICE - If we cancel Mon/Tues we will meet on Friday 7 - 10 pm - Catch up -

*Saturday , Jan. 11:  10 - 2 - Finalize strategy plans, work on design, driver try out written test, Chairman's try out.... Lunch:  FERMI