2. Blarglefish Parent Meeting 101
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3. Roles & Contact Information
CTE/STEM Academy
Lindsey Marek - Facilitator

4. Roles & Contact Information
CTE/STEM Academy
Coach- FRC 1255 (GC’s Robotics Team)
J. Keith Cummings
(cell)

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

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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.  

12. 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. 

13. 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 to parents)
2nd step- parent confirmation

14. 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

15. 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

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

20. 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:
Blarglefish Policies & Expectations
Season Kick-off Permission
Student Emergency Medical Information
Safety Contract & Waiver
FIRST Registration (digital, a link will be sent via to parents)

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

22. 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)

23. 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)

24. 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, ?

25. 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