Hello  everyone,    We  would  like  to  introduce  our  new  Robotics  club  Eaglesnest  Robotics  formerly  known  as  Eaglesnest  Robotics  LLC.  We  are  located  in  the  Spring  Area. Our motto is Exploring young minds through Science and Technology. Robotics applies the elements Science by using Technology. In robotics students are able to visualize the 3 r's in education, which are Reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic. We implement Robotics into the education triangle as the 4th R of education. Students are able to apply visually and physically what they have learned in the 3R's. With the FIRST® (For Inspiration of Science and Technology) programs as the activity arm of our students.

   Currently  we  are  looking  for  interested  committed  students,  boys  and  girls,  ages  9-­‐14  for  this  year's  FLL  Challenge:  

 2015  TRASH  TREK  Challenge  http://www.firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2015trashtrek  We’re  not  talking  trash  –  we’re  cleaning  it  up!    In  the  2015  FIRST®  LEGO®  League.  TRASH  TREKS  Challenge,  290,000  children  ages  9  to  16*  from  over  80  countries  will  explore  the  fascinating  world  of  trash.    From  collection,  to  sorting,  to  smart  production  and  reuse,  there  is  more  to  your  trash  than  meets  the  eye.    Join  FIRST  LEGO  League  teams  on  a  Trash  Trek  to  discover  the  hidden  (or  not  so  hidden)  world  of  trash!    FIRST  LEGO  League  (FLL®)  challenges  kids  to  think  like  scientists  and  engineers.    During  the  TRASH  TREKSM  season,  teams  will  choose  and  solve  a  real-­‐world  trash  problem  in  the  Project.    They  will  also  build,  test,  and  program  an  autonomous  robot  using  LEGO  MINDSTORMS®  technology  to  solve  a  set  of  missions  in  the  Robot  

Game.    Throughout  their  experience,  teams  will  operate  under  FLL’s  signature  set  of  Core  Values,  celebrating  discovery,  teamwork,  and  Gracious  Professionalism®.      If  you  have  a  student,  boy  or  girl,  ages  9-­‐14,  that  is  interested  in  joining  our  FIRST  LEGO  League  Robotics  team,  we  will  be  taking  applications  for  those  interested  after  the  Open  House  meeting  on  April  10,  @  7:00pm.    The  Season  Starts  on  September  1  although  we  will  meet  in  the  summer.    

Important Dates to Follow April 10, 2015- Open House- We will discuss the following: (Applications available)

• Costs?? • FIRST LEGO League CORE Values • FIRST Background • Scholarships • Schedule for the year • Team Times and Locations • Locations • Coaches-Needing an assistant • Field Trips for Research projects • Mentors!!!! • Volunteer Support needed

May 15, 2015- Application Deadline May 20, 2015- Teams members announced June 1, 2015- Parent Meeting-Team membership fees are due July 13, 2015- Team Building Skills meeting Sept 1, 2015-Challenge release team party

Important! Here are things we look at a when we are reviewing the applicants:

o Commitment to the Team (Displayed Interest)- Your child's eligibility could be determined by just easily showing his or her interest by simply filling out the application questionnaire and completing a one paragraph essay. We are not looking to grade the student’s grammar capabilities but we are looking for a sense of commitment from the student. This simple characteristic is vital to the team's progress and will be considered when the student's application is reviewed.

o Availability- Meetings are held at least once a week every week during the season for the FLL team, Starting Sept 1 and as we get closer to the Team will meet once every other week for Mentorship meetings, Field Trips, Team building, and fund raising activities and more.

o Unique Skills-Ex: If all but one applicant indicates that they want to build robots, and the remaining applicant indicates he or she has experience in programming, this rare interest will be an asset to the team. Likewise, the research portion of the competition often gets less attention than the Robot table work. If an applicant indicates a strong interest in reading, writing, and public speaking, he might make an excellent addition to the team as its Research Team Leader.

All students, boys and girls, ages 9-14, are invited to apply. Joining our Club will also require a commitment from the parents also. A good team does not run well without parent support. Good luck and thank you for considering our team! I promise a great year. Thank you and I look forward to meeting you and having a wonderful Robotics year    If  you  have  questions  you  can  call  me  at  860-­‐574-­‐5332.  Or  email  me  at  eaglesnestrobotics  @gmail.com    Sean  Lewis  Coach  and  Mentor  Eaglesnest  Robotics  Facebook:  Eaglesnest  Robotics  Twitter:  EglsnstRobotics  YouTube:  EaglesnestRobotics  "Learning,  Exploring,  and  Originating,  through  Robotics."