Summer Camps, Rough Riders, TRI, FLL Celebration
MSA Admin aka Christi
McKinney STEAM Academy & Mercenary Robotics
Updates Week of April 29, 2024
In this Email:
MSA: Summer Camps, Rough Riders tickets
FRC: End Of Year Dinner Tickets on sale, TRI Save the Date
FTC: Let’s see your photos!
FLL: End of Year Celebration Event
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McKinney STEAM Academy (MSA)3 Day Summer Camps Announced: https://mckinneysteamacademy.org/workshops.php June 4, 5, 6 - “FIRST LEGO League - From New to Competition Ready” - 1pm-5pm June 11, 12, 13 “FIRST LEGO League - From New to Competition Ready” - 1pm-5pm June 18, 19, 20 “FIRST LEGO League - From New to Competition Ready” - 1pm-5pm July dates on sale soon. Frisco Rough Riders Tickets: We have been invited to attend the Frisco Rough Riders STEM fundraiser! Every game ticket sold through our link raises funds for our students! We will be there with our robots answering the public’s questions. Be sure to stop by and say “Hi!” while you’re there. Purchase Deadline: May 10, 2024 7:05 PM CDT Important Dates: May 10, 2024 Frisco RoughRiders Game and Outreach Helpful Links: Newsletter Archive: https://mckinneysteamacademy.org/newsletter.php |
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FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC)Off Season Competitions: SAVE THE DATE: Our first off season competition is Texas Robotics Invitational 2024 - June 27th, 28th, 29th. Where: Strake Jesuit College Preparatory Gymnasiums: 8900 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX, 77036 End of Year Dinner: Thursday, May 9th join us to celebrate our season, team, and seniors! We are asking $20 a person to cover food and venue fees. Please purchase a ticket for each person in your party. We will also live stream the event for the friends and family that can't physically attend. Date: Thursday, May 9th Time: 6:30-9pm Location: The Landing at Myers Park and Event Center 7117 County Road 166 McKinney, TX 75071 Note: This is the red roofed building at the South entrance. Food: Italian cuisine served buffet style. Please mark if you would like a vegetarian option. Buy your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/DamsjH This Week: Wednesday - 6pm Guest Speaker: Lead system software engineer Eleanor Foltz Wednesday - Guest Speaker Brand Kit & Style Guide Follow Up Wednesday - 6 pm - 9 pm Whole Team Saturday - 1 pm - 5 pm Whole Team Important Dates: May 9th, Thursday: Team Dinner June 27th, 28th, 29th Texas Robotics Invitational 2024 Helpful Links: TRI Information: https://spectrum3847.org/TRI/ MSA Calendars: https://mckinneysteamacademy.org/calendar_members.php |
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FIRST TECH CHALLENGE (FTC)We're collecting 2023/24 season photos. Please find your team’s album and share any photos you may have taken! Team: 21743 Mercenary Robotics URL: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZJdjVJoRK9eHW764A Team: 20195 Metal Mercenaries URL: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qkfCKMRRKe3azexA6 Team: 20166 Mercenary Penguins URL: https://photos.app.goo.gl/QCWMsyWtniU8uX65A Team: 18121 MiT Mercenaries in Training URL: https://photos.app.goo.gl/YX3HBBLTH2YeLW9y9 Team: 17011 Mercenaries URL: https://photos.app.goo.gl/YytNs897DHHDwgGC6 Important Dates: Applications for the new season will open in May. Watch this space. |
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FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL)Some of our awesome FLL teams are hosting an FLL celebration event on May 11th from 4:30 to 7:00 PM @ McKinney STEAM Academy. We hope to see this year’s FLL families there! Important Dates: May 11th - FLL Celebration Event Applications for the new season will open in May. Watch this space. |
Helpful links:
MSA Website: https://www.mckinneysteamacademy.org/
ALL Team Calendars: https://www.mckinneysteamacademy.org/calendar_members.php
FIRST in Texas: https://firstintexas.org/
FIRST Inspires (global): https://www.firstinspires.org/
Payments: Zelle: charles@mercenaryrobotics.com OR Venmo: Charles-goodman-17