Permission Slip for Woodlawn Beach Middle School2017-2018 Robotics Team
A $20.00 fee is requested to cover the cost of the t-shirt.
My child has permission to participate on the Woodlawn Beach Middle School Robotics Team.
I understand that my child may be using power tools in Ms. Farrell’s classroom. By signing below, I am acknowledging that I allow my child to operate all tools, including power tools, in Ms. Farrell’s classroom. I also understand that if my child does not follow safety rules and guidelines he/she will be subject to dismissal from the robotics team. All students will be trained and supervised during their use of tools in the robotics lab.
Initially, meetings will occur, Monday through Thursday from 1:40-2:30 and on most Saturday mornings from 9:00-12:00. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, September 20th from 1:40-2:30. Participants are not expected to make all meetings. Please just have your child attend on the days that work best for your schedule. We meet multiple days in order to accommodate differing schedules.
Changes in meeting times will be announced at school during ITV, and communicated using the remind app. It is the student’s responsibility to keep up with the times and changes. Students are expected to maintain grades and discipline while participating in the club. Students not achieving A/B honor roll at the end of the first nine weeks grading period will be evaluated for continued participation in the club. Also, any student receiving a discipline referral, for any reason, during participation in this club will be evaluated for continued participation.
Please know that this program not only involves designing and engineering a robot but also aspects of marketing, teamwork, spirit, and sportsmanship which will be judged during the competition.
I will primarily communicate important information via the REMIND app. Please take the time to text the info below so that you will be able to receive important information and reminders. Thank you so much. This number will only be used for the robotics program.
Would you like to volunteer for any aspect of the program? (Circle one) Yes No
If yes, please explain further in what capacity you would be willing to volunteer…
We will need parents to supervise building and brainstorming
We will need parents to help build the practice field
We will need parents to help supervise crafts and design team
How you can help:
We will need Poster board, markers, craft supplies etc. I will send out more specific lists once we know the task at hand for this year’s competition.
Snacks and drinks/waters are always appreciated, particularly on weekend meet days. Thank you for any help.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read the permission form and understand the requirements for my son/daughter’s participation in the robotics program. This program requests a fee of $20.00 to participate (please make checks payable to WBMS). This fee will cover the cost of the club t-shirt, which is required for competition. Parents MAY ALSO order shirts, please just include size and fees for each.
Also, by signing below, I grant permission for and acknowledge that my child’s picture may appear on the school’s website, in the newspaper, or on the University of West Florida’s BEST robotics website.
Student’s Name (Please print clearly) ______
Student’s Grade (circle one) 6th 7th 8th
Parent Name (Printed) ______Parent Phone number______
Parent/Guardian Signature______Date______
Student T-shirt size: YL AS AM AL AXL
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The BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology) competition not only involves the building of a robot to perform a specific task, but also requires team members to market the robot by producing commercials, team shirts, a website, and a display booth. Also, five to seven students must present a marketing campaign on competition day to a panel of judges who act as potential investors in the design of the robot. In addition, the students must complete a technical notebook detailing all aspects of the design and engineering of the robot-including programming. Finally, our team will also be judged on spirit and sportsmanship.
The team will only have forty-two days to build the robot and accomplish all other tasks. The mission of the robot will be revealed on “kick-off” day at the University of West Florida (UWF) field house from noon-2pm on Saturday, September 16th, 2017. I will be attending the event and you and your child are welcome to attend, as well. A bus will not be provided. Attendance is NOT mandatory for participation in the program.
Important dates:
Kick-off at the University of West Florida Field House—Saturday, September 16th, 2017from noon-
2pm(the game is revealed) Attendance is NOTmandatory.
Final Competition at University of West Florida field house—Saturday, October 28th, 2017 from
8am-4pm. We will take a school bus to the event.
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