TRI hotel, FLL and FTC Applications Open

[MSA Admin aka Christi]

McKinney STEAM Academy & Mercenary Robotics

Updates Week of May 27, 2024

In this Email:

MSA: Website changes, MSA Break, Summer Camps

FRC: TRI Hotel

FTC: Applications Open

FLL: Applications Open

Please note Time sensitive action items

Please note No action needed but particularly noteworthy.

 

	McKinney STEAM Academy (MSA) The MSA will be closed for FLL/FTC/FRC May 22 through June 5, 2024. Summer camps will be the only on-site event. Remember, you can always check our calendar.  Website Notes: We are shifting our website to a platform that allows more staff to assist in maintaining it. As a result some of the old links will be broken. We welcome all feedback as we continue to improve our processes. Applications Open: FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge applications are now open. Details in their respective sections below. 3 Day Summer Camps Announced: https://www.mckinneysteamacademy.org/community-programs/SummerCamps 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 EVENTS NOW UP! July 9, 10, 11 - 1-5pm FIRST LEGO League - From New to Competition Ready July 16, 17, 18 - 1-5p FIRST LEGO League - From New to Competition Ready July 23, 24, 25 - 1-5pm FIRST LEGO League - From New to Competition Ready July 30, 31, Aug 1 - 1-5pm FIRST LEGO League - From New to Competition Ready Important Dates: Month of June and July - Summer Camps
	FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC) The MSA will be closed for FLL/FTC/FRC May 22 through June 5, 2024. Summer camps will be the only on-site event. Remember, you can always check our calendar.  Only 1 Day Left to Book TRI Hotel Special Rate! Attention! If you are attending the Texas Robotics Invitational in Houston June 27-29, the last day to book our special hotel room rate is Tuesday, May 28th. You have a choice of 1 king bed suites or 1 bedroom suites. https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1714757119607&key=GRP. Warning… the hotel is nearing capacity as other robotics teams are booking rooms as well.  Load-in is Thursday, June 27th. Actual matches take place Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th.  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 Can you please let us know if you and your student can attend: https://forms.gle/LPJ4u1Qtcs6GRZKi9  We are prioritizing our summer training and we need feedback. What is your student interested in and when will they be in town? If they haven’t already, please ensure your student fills out this form. This Week: MSA Closed Important Dates: June 27th, 28th, 29th Texas Robotics Invitational 2024 Helpful Links: TRI Information: https://spectrum3847.org/TRI/  MSA Calendars: https://www.mckinneysteamacademy.org/current-members/calendar
	FIRST TECH CHALLENGE (FTC) The MSA will be closed for FLL/FTC/FRC May 22 through June 5, 2024. Summer camps will be the only on-site event. Remember, you can always check our calendar.  FIRST Tech Challenge applications for the upcoming season are now available. An application should be filled out on behalf of each individual student. Full information and a link to the application can be found here: https://www.mckinneysteamacademy.org/robotics/FTC  Feel free to either reply to this email or contact Charlie Goodman directly with questions. We’re looking forward to a fabulous season!  This Week: MSA Closed
	FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL) The MSA will be closed for FLL/FTC/FRC May 22 through June 5, 2024. Summer camps will be the only on-site event. Remember, you can always check our calendar.  FIRST LEGO League applications for the upcoming season are now available. An application should be filled out on behalf of each individual student. Full information and a link to the application can be found here: https://www.mckinneysteamacademy.org/robotics/FLL Feel free to either reply to this email or contact Charlie Goodman directly with questions. We’re looking forward to a fabulous season!  This Week: MSA Closed

 

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/