News - Parent Student Update

[MSA Admin aka Christi]

In this Email:

MSA: Rough Riders tickets

FRC: State / Amarillo - Please read thoroughly, action required

FTC: Let’s see your photos!

FLL: Let’s see your photos!
 

	McKinney STEAM Academy (MSA) 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
	FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC) State Registration: Our registration for State will be due upon completion at Amarillo this weekend. We're collecting the registration fees mentioned in the parent presentation (slide 18). Our costs are $200 per each team member. This can be paid directly to Zelle: cha...@mercenaryrobotics.com or Venmo: Charles-goodman-17  If you prefer, use the Givebutter campaign to share the cost with friends and family. When you visit the link, click on +Fundraise to create a customized link so that donations are properly credited to your student. https://givebutter.com/6369State_2024 If this is a hardship for your family, please don't hesitate to contact us, and we'll figure out a solution. Amarillo Event Information: It’s competition week! See links below for event details. We always need snacks and drinks at events, all contributions are welcome. We will be feeding the students lunch on Friday and Saturday. Parents and siblings are encouraged to bring their lunches and join the team during lunch break. Event Information https://firstintexas.org/amarillo-district-event-2024/ Public Agenda https://firstintexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2024-FIT-Amarillo-Public-Agenda.pdf 6369 Amarillo Photo Album https://photos.app.goo.gl/71v2mzN2hCPtzWYM6 Friday Night Team Dinner: Braceros Mexican Restaurant - downtown location:   727 S Polk St Amarillo, TX 79101 Dinner will be hosted at Braceros Downtown which is an 11 minute walk from Embassy Suites. Scout and Spirit teams can walk over with their mentors as soon as they’re finished. The Drive and Pit teams will walk over with their mentors at pit closure.  A taco buffet with a vegetarian option will be served in the upstairs party room. Parents and family members can opt-in for the dinner at a cost of $20 per person. Email jod...@mckinneystesmacademy.org by Wednesday evening if you would like to opt-in for additional dinners and indicate if you prefer beef or vegetarian option. Please send payment to: Zelle: cha...@mercenaryrobotics.com or Venmo: Charles-goodman-17 This week’s schedule Monday - Wednesday from 6:00-9:00 to prepare for Amarillo. Thursday - Pit Load In Friday - Saturday - Competition https://firstintexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2024-FIT-Amarillo-Public-Agenda.pdf  Volunteer Opportunities Want to be more involved? FIRST has the following positions that need to be filled. Field Reset - 8 people needed Field Assembly - 7 people needed Pit Administration - 2 people needed Pit Administration Supervisor - 1 person needed Queuer - 2 people needed Safety Manager - 1 person needed Safety Attendant - 2 people needed Spare Parts - 2 people needed Practice Field - 2 people needed Referee - 2 people needed Here is the link to register.  https://www.firstinspires.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/how-to-register This Week: Monday - 6:00-9:00 to prepare for Amarillo Tuesday - 6:00-9:00 to prepare for Amarillo Wednesday - 6:00-9:00 to prepare for Amarillo Thursday - Amarillo Competition Friday - Amarillo Competition Saturday - Amarillo Competition Important Dates: March 28-30 FRC - Amarillo District Event April 3-6 Texas State Championship Helpful Links: Amarillo photos, please add yours!: https://photos.app.goo.gl/71v2mzN2hCPtzWYM6  The Blue Alliance competition summary: https://www.thebluealliance.com/team/6369  2024 FRC 6369 FIRST IMPACT Video Reveal: https://youtu.be/9fTUe3eEfWc?feature=shared
	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.
	FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL) This Week: We’re collecting 2023/24 season photos. Please find your team’s album and share any photos you may have!  Team: 61724 Mighty Mercs URL: https://photos.app.goo.gl/zkBaZdpYo9iDASGi6  Team: 61002 Mercs Tech Tigers URL: https://photos.app.goo.gl/wJy1uGEiTwYupm9VA  Team: 60892 BrickMercs URL: https://photos.app.goo.gl/bin2SGYQGzVRLQsW6  Team: 60680 Lego Masterminds URL: https://photos.app.goo.gl/wPUU6Cu9WfPYhkvT6  Team: 54586 Brick Mercenaries URL: https://photos.app.goo.gl/jrvawBz7tmxFdERcA  Team: 51620 Mercenary Moon Stormers URL: https://photos.app.goo.gl/dpP66w2VGAiXZjms8  Team: 50491 The Mercenary Dragons URL: https://photos.app.goo.gl/fXardNvsEYfRZpFu8  Team: 29126 Training Mercs URL: https://photos.app.goo.gl/fBxb9gRUXhnq25QA9  Team: 29125 Young Mercs URL: https://photos.app.goo.gl/3Mn81ps7zufvqy198  Team: 28813 Curious Dream Weavers URL: https://photos.app.goo.gl/oe1EDwfLqo6KegVm8  Team: 27183 Mercenaries II URL: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ly6BoohPqbR6mgCc7  Team: 27116 Mercenary Friends URL: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Je4QGQUtEbDDKBdTA  Important Dates: 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: cha...@mercenaryrobotics.com OR Venmo: Charles-goodman-17