State Recap - Hotel information

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Apr 9, 2024, 10:44:40 PM4/9/24
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McKinney STEAM Academy and Mercenary Robotics Logo

In this Email:

MSA: Rough Riders tickets

FRC: Time sensitive  TLDR: look for yellow

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 Recap / Important Worlds information

Our kids did a wonderful job at State. Competition was tough and we ended the weekend just two slots away from qualifying for worlds. How tantalizingly close.


This leaves us in a position where, if just two teams from Texas cancel or can not attend, we might still be invited to Worlds. The chances of this happening are small, but not nonexistent. As such we will move forward with registering hotels as we have a deadline to confirm blocked rooms. We believe this gives families the most flexibility to cancel last minute rather than scrambling to book. If you have previously indicated that you would attend worlds if we qualify, watch your email for further very important details. You will need to take action either way by canceling or updating personal information / billing and accepting.

We want to send a massive thank you to all of our parents who support these kids and our group. This year our students won yet another coveted Blue Banner and made it to State for the third time. These are some amazing outcomes that are testament to all of the hard work our students have put in this season.

Wednesday 6-9 we request all students attend to help return the shop back to its pre competition state. Cleaning is one way we show respect to our teammates and mentors. Please encourage your student to show up and do their part.


 Keep an eye out for information on our end of year dinner (We’re still researching venues if any of our parents have leads in the area.) and our offseason workshops.



This Week:

Monday - No practice

Tuesday - No practice

Wednesday - All FRC Team Members 6:00pm - 9:00pm - Unload Trailer and Organize Shop. We know it’s easy to skip out on cleaning up. Please encourage your student to show respect for their team and mentors by doing their part.

Thursday - TBD

Friday - TBD

Saturday - TBD


Important Dates:

April 17-20 - 2024 FIRST® Championship (aka Worlds)


Helpful Links:

State photos, add yours: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nyVoDK6ze5gRzcyUA


Stream of day 1: https://www.youtube.com/live/D3GL1D1ogTM

Stream of day 2: https://www.youtube.com/live/Wn7JEG2-AE8

Stream of day 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnaJoKGMkJg 

2024 FIRST® Robotics Competition Game Manual https://firstfrc.blob.core.windows.net/frc2024/Manual/2024GameManual.pdf

 

 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


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