Regional Elementary/Middle School Challenge
Eastern Oregon University
April 14, 2018
March 5, 2018
SMILE Clubs:Nyssa ES, Nyssa MS, Ontario MS, Four Rivers MS
Greetings, Elementary and Middle School Teachers!
We are busy making preparations for your club’s arrival to campus for the Elementary/Middle School Challenge. I’m excited to be a part of creating experiences that are fun, engaging and educational for your students.
Within this packet you will find information on the details for the event. Before your club comes to campus, you’ll need to make a number of arrangements to ensure that your students will have a successful and positive time during the event. Don’t hesitate to contact the SMILE office if you have any questions about the information provided.
This packet contains:
- Information on how to register (spreadsheet attached, based on final club roster)
- Basic information about the challenge event
- A letter for you to share with any adult chaperones who will be accompanying your group
- Participant expectations to share with your club members
- Maps for your bus driver
- You will need to arrange your own bus transportation
- Please complete the registration formsASAP,Registration deadline is
Friday, March 30!
Registration prior to event:
1)Attached is a registration form. The student section shows the names on your final roster as determined at the Winter Teacher Workshop. This is the official membership list and only students on this roster may be registered for the Challenge.
2)On registration form – Using the drop-down menus, state whether each student will attend, their gender and insert any food/health concerns we should be aware of. List any additional adults beyond teachers listed (including chaperones, parents, etc.). Using the drop-down menus, state whether each adult is attending, their gender and insert any food/health concerns we should be aware of.
3)Email the completed registration form back to no later than Friday, March 30.
4)You should bring copies of your signed school field tripwaiver or the OSU Acknowledgement of Risk and Waiver of Liability with emergency contacts for each student in case of emergencies during your trip.
Transportation, Parking, and Permits:
Registration will be from 8:30 a.m. to9 a.m. onSaturday, April 14 at Ackerman Hall at Eastern Oregon University. See enclosed map for bus parking and drop-off location.Jay Well will be there to help you register.
The program will wrap-up by 3:30 p.m. for you to load the buses and head home.
Lunch:
Lunch will be in the dining hall in the Hoke Union Building (HUB). Dining Services does a great job of providing options for all dietary needs. If you or your students have any special dietary needs, please indicate them on the registration form.
Activities
Presenters often request that other adults be present to provide supervision and support. SMILE teachers and chaperones will assist the activity leaders in working with the groups.
The SMILE awards will conclude around 3:30p.m. and you should be able to get on the road at that time.
Preparing for the Middle School Challenge in your club:
The Challenge will focus around the Edison Robots your club was provided with at the Winter Teacher Workshop. Please make sure your students are familiar with using and programming the robots. There is a lot of great information, including a number of tutorials on our website –
Your students will be working in mixed teams of 6-8 students from other SMILE middle school clubs. Make sure your students are comfortable meeting and working with new students.
Preparing Elementary students in your club:
Elementary students will participate in fun and engaging science activities and go on a campus tour.
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Thank you for all your support of the SMILE Program. If you have comments or questions, please let us know. We look forward to seeing you and your students at the Elementary/Middle School Challenge at Eastern Oregon University!
SueAnn I. Bottoms
Director,
Precollege Programs/SMILE @ Oregon State University
SMILE Office: 541-737-0534