Mills Robotics Club 2019-2020
This upcoming school year, Mills will have a year-round parent-run robotics club. 2nd and 3rd grade will meet on Tuesdays from 3:00PM – 4:00PM.
Eligibility
Student eligibility requires that a parent or adult be available to volunteer, at minimum, one meeting per month. No experience is necessary as adults will learn with the kids. Adult responsibilities include helping with student questions and keeping students on task.
Registration
Registration will open Sunday, September 1 and will close Wednesday September 4th. During this period, you may register with this online application.
The registration process is as follows:
- Submit one online application for EACH student you wish to register.
- Receive Club Placement Confirmation or Waitlist Notification, by Friday, September 6th
- Club Placement Confirmation
Upon confirmation, submit the $120 non-refundable registration fee, due Friday, September 13th. Detailed instructions will be provided in your confirmation email.
- Waitlist Notification
If club spots fill to capacity, you will receive waitlist notification. Spaces may become available if families do not complete the registration process or cancel their team placement prior to Friday, September 13th.
- Team placement will close on Friday, September 13, 2019.
Meeting information and Goals
Our first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 3:00-4:00pm.
We have 10 meetings planned for this fall and 10 meetings planned for spring.
Our goal this 2019-2020 year is to help students gain familiarity and confidence using the Lego Mindstorms EV3 kits and prepare students who are interested in participating in the robotics tournament in future years. We will not participate at tournament this school year, as First Robotics Competition is open to students age 9 and older. http://www.firstinspires.org/robotics/fll.
We hold all students and families to the highest code of conduct. Both students and parents must sign a commitment contract, agreeing to work cooperatively, follow directions and respect authority. We see membership as a privilege, those who are unable or unwilling to cooperate may be asked to leave.
Scholarships
Scholarships for club fees are available. For information contact Mrs. Whatley [email protected].