All applications open, CAD, Software, NTX, Parents Meeting
MSA Admin aka Christi
McKinney STEAM Academy & Mercenary Robotics
July 8, 2024
In this Email:
MSA: Open Houses
FRC: Applications Open, CAD, Software, NTX
FTC: Parents Meeting
FLL: Parents Meeting
Please note Time sensitive action items
Please note No action needed but particularly noteworthy.
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McKinney STEAM Academy (MSA)Open Houses: Open Houses continue through the month of July! July 13th, 20th, and 27th - 4:00 - 5:30 PM Applications Open: All applications open See Website Parent Meetings: FLL July 13, FTC July 20, 6-6:30PM - This meeting is for all new and returning parents. Important Dates: Open Houses: 13th, 20th, and 27th - 4:00 - 5:30 PM Helpful Links: |
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FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC)Applications open: See FRC page on website for details CAD Training - Part 3 will be on July 20 and part 4 is TBD. Additional information here. Software Training - Module 1 and the first section of Module 2 on August 17 and the remainder of Module 2 on August 31. There will be a self paced portion in between these dates. Module 1 is designed for all students and Module 2 is the continuation for those that would like to specialize in software. Information on what will be covered, what your student needs and how to prepare is on the website. NTX Save the Date: We’re still waiting for confirmation of details but this is what we know so far. STEM Gals AND North Texas Tournament of Robots (aka NTX) When: Sept 26-28, 2024 Where: Herman E Utley Middle School 1201 T L Townsend Dr, Rockwall, TX 75087 Event Website: https://www.ntxrobotics.com/ntxtournament This Week: Wednesday 6-9 Whole Team Meeting Saturday 1-5pm Whole Team Saturday 1pm John and Judy Gay Library Saturday 4pm Open house Important Dates: Open Houses: July 13th, 20th, and 27th July 20 - CAD Part 3 TBD - CAD Part 4 Aug 10 John and Judy Gay Library Aug 17 Software Training Aug 31 Software Training Sept 26-28 North Texas Tournament of Robots (NTX) Helpful Links: North Texas Tournament of Robots (NTX) |
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FIRST TECH CHALLENGE (FTC)CAD Training - Part 3 will be on July 20 and part 4 is TBD. Additional information here. Parent Meetings: July 20, 6-6:30PM - This meeting is for all new and returning parents. This Week: Assigning teams. Watch for confirmation emails. Important Dates: July 13th, 20th, and 27th - 4:00 - 5:30 PM Open House July 20, 6-6:30 pm - Parent Meeting Sept 7 - FTC Game Release Helpful Links: |
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FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL)Parent Meetings: FLL July 13, 6-6:30PM - This meeting is for all new and returning parents. This Week: Assigning teams. Watch for confirmation emails. Important Dates: July 13, 6-6:30 pm Parent Meeting Aug 6 - FLL Game Release Helpful Links: |
Helpful links:
MSA Website: https://www.mckinneysteamacademy.org/
ALL Team Calendars: https://www.mckinneysteamacademy.org/current-members/calendar
FIRST in Texas: https://firstintexas.org/
FIRST Inspires (global): https://www.firstinspires.org/