Eagle Robotics Event Schedule for 2020-21
Team Enrollment Night - ZOOM Meeting
ATTENDANCE FOR TEAM MEMBERS WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN IS MANDATORY
Tuesday , September 2
6:30 - 8:00 PM
ZOOM Link is on Eagle Robotics Google Classroom page.
ATTENDANCE FOR TEAM MEMBERS WITH A PARENT OR GUARDIAN IS MANDATORY
Tuesday , September 2
6:30 - 8:00 PM
ZOOM Link is on Eagle Robotics Google Classroom page.
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GA FIRST Virtual Symposium
Friday - Sunday , September 11-13 AND GA FIRST Virtual FIRST Tech Challenge Kickoff Saturday, September 12 Mount Paran Christian School 1275 Stanley Rd NW Kennesaw, GA 30 152 Participants must register! Click here for event schedule Click here to register |
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2020 CHAMPIONSHIP RING CEREMONY
Friday, October 16 11:00 - 11:30 am Kristi Lynn Theatre - Murray Arts Center |
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Canton-Etowah League Meet #1
Saturday, October 24 8:00 am - 2:00 pm North Paulding High School 300 N. Paulding Dr. #6675 Dallas, GA, 30132 ALL TEAM MEMBERS WILL ATTEND
Working Schedule: (9 teams running 6 matches each… 14 total matches with 12 minute breaks)
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Etowah Meet 1 COVID Protocols:
● In general, we will observe spacing, disinfecting, temperature checks, hand sanitizing, etc. as is common practice in most public places currently and in the school systems and communities we serve. Please observe all standard exposure and temperature suggestions and stay home if needed.
● Specifically:
○ Teams and volunteers will be REQUIRED to sign and provide proof of completion of the updated FIRST Consent & Acknowledgement form
dated 9/9/2020 before entry.
○ Teams, coaches, and volunteers will have their temperatures checked upon arrival and before being admitted to the pit.
○ Admittance to the Pit Area (Auxiliary Gym) will be RESTRICTED to teams, coaches, and volunteers that need to directly interact with team
members.
○ Masks will be required for the duration of the event. Everyone will be responsible for providing their own masks. (Don’t forget your Safety
Glasses as well! Note, face shields have been determined to NOT BE an acceptable substitution for safety glasses/masks and as such will
not be allowed.)
○ Hand Sanitizer will be provided in queuing.
○ Parents and visitors are welcome to observe in the Main Gym provided we do not exceed district recommended square footage
requirements for the space. They will be asked to wear a mask and temp check as well upon arrival.
● In general, we will observe spacing, disinfecting, temperature checks, hand sanitizing, etc. as is common practice in most public places currently and in the school systems and communities we serve. Please observe all standard exposure and temperature suggestions and stay home if needed.
● Specifically:
○ Teams and volunteers will be REQUIRED to sign and provide proof of completion of the updated FIRST Consent & Acknowledgement form
dated 9/9/2020 before entry.
○ Teams, coaches, and volunteers will have their temperatures checked upon arrival and before being admitted to the pit.
○ Admittance to the Pit Area (Auxiliary Gym) will be RESTRICTED to teams, coaches, and volunteers that need to directly interact with team
members.
○ Masks will be required for the duration of the event. Everyone will be responsible for providing their own masks. (Don’t forget your Safety
Glasses as well! Note, face shields have been determined to NOT BE an acceptable substitution for safety glasses/masks and as such will
not be allowed.)
○ Hand Sanitizer will be provided in queuing.
○ Parents and visitors are welcome to observe in the Main Gym provided we do not exceed district recommended square footage
requirements for the space. They will be asked to wear a mask and temp check as well upon arrival.
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Canton-Etowah League Meet #2
Saturday, October 24 8:00 am - 2:00 pm North Paulding High School 300 N. Paulding Dr. #6675 Dallas, GA, 30132 ALL TEAM MEMBERS WILL ATTEND
Working Schedule: (9 teams running 6 matches each… 14 total matches with 12 minute breaks)
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Etowah Meet 1 COVID Protocols:
● In general, we will observe spacing, disinfecting, temperature checks, hand sanitizing, etc. as is common practice in most public places currently and in the school systems and communities we serve. Please observe all standard exposure and temperature suggestions and stay home if needed.
● Specifically:
○ Teams and volunteers will be REQUIRED to sign and provide proof of completion of the updated FIRST Consent & Acknowledgement form
dated 9/9/2020 before entry.
○ Teams, coaches, and volunteers will have their temperatures checked upon arrival and before being admitted to the pit.
○ Admittance to the Pit Area (Auxiliary Gym) will be RESTRICTED to teams, coaches, and volunteers that need to directly interact with team
members.
○ Masks will be required for the duration of the event. Everyone will be responsible for providing their own masks. (Don’t forget your Safety
Glasses as well! Note, face shields have been determined to NOT BE an acceptable substitution for safety glasses/masks and as such will
not be allowed.)
○ Hand Sanitizer will be provided in queuing.
○ Parents and visitors are welcome to observe in the Main Gym provided we do not exceed district recommended square footage
requirements for the space. They will be asked to wear a mask and temp check as well upon arrival.
● In general, we will observe spacing, disinfecting, temperature checks, hand sanitizing, etc. as is common practice in most public places currently and in the school systems and communities we serve. Please observe all standard exposure and temperature suggestions and stay home if needed.
● Specifically:
○ Teams and volunteers will be REQUIRED to sign and provide proof of completion of the updated FIRST Consent & Acknowledgement form
dated 9/9/2020 before entry.
○ Teams, coaches, and volunteers will have their temperatures checked upon arrival and before being admitted to the pit.
○ Admittance to the Pit Area (Auxiliary Gym) will be RESTRICTED to teams, coaches, and volunteers that need to directly interact with team
members.
○ Masks will be required for the duration of the event. Everyone will be responsible for providing their own masks. (Don’t forget your Safety
Glasses as well! Note, face shields have been determined to NOT BE an acceptable substitution for safety glasses/masks and as such will
not be allowed.)
○ Hand Sanitizer will be provided in queuing.
○ Parents and visitors are welcome to observe in the Main Gym provided we do not exceed district recommended square footage
requirements for the space. They will be asked to wear a mask and temp check as well upon arrival.
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Canton-Etowah League Meet #3
Saturday, December 5 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Cartersville High School 300 N. Paulding Dr. #6675 Dallas, GA, 30132 ALL TEAM MEMBERS WILL ATTEND
Working Schedule: (9 teams running 6 matches each… 14 total matches with 12 minute breaks)
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Etowah Meet 3 COVID Protocols:
● In general, we will observe spacing, disinfecting, temperature checks, hand sanitizing, etc. as is common practice in most public places currently and in the school systems and communities we serve. Please observe all standard exposure and temperature suggestions and stay home if needed.
● Specifically:
○ Teams and volunteers will be REQUIRED to sign and provide proof of completion of the updated FIRST Consent & Acknowledgement form
dated 9/9/2020 before entry.
○ Teams, coaches, and volunteers will have their temperatures checked upon arrival and before being admitted to the pit.
○ Admittance to the Pit Area (Auxiliary Gym) will be RESTRICTED to teams, coaches, and volunteers that need to directly interact with team
members.
○ Masks will be required for the duration of the event. Everyone will be responsible for providing their own masks. (Don’t forget your Safety
Glasses as well! Note, face shields have been determined to NOT BE an acceptable substitution for safety glasses/masks and as such will
not be allowed.)
○ Hand Sanitizer will be provided in queuing.
○ Parents and visitors are welcome to observe in the Main Gym provided we do not exceed district recommended square footage
requirements for the space. They will be asked to wear a mask and temp check as well upon arrival.
● In general, we will observe spacing, disinfecting, temperature checks, hand sanitizing, etc. as is common practice in most public places currently and in the school systems and communities we serve. Please observe all standard exposure and temperature suggestions and stay home if needed.
● Specifically:
○ Teams and volunteers will be REQUIRED to sign and provide proof of completion of the updated FIRST Consent & Acknowledgement form
dated 9/9/2020 before entry.
○ Teams, coaches, and volunteers will have their temperatures checked upon arrival and before being admitted to the pit.
○ Admittance to the Pit Area (Auxiliary Gym) will be RESTRICTED to teams, coaches, and volunteers that need to directly interact with team
members.
○ Masks will be required for the duration of the event. Everyone will be responsible for providing their own masks. (Don’t forget your Safety
Glasses as well! Note, face shields have been determined to NOT BE an acceptable substitution for safety glasses/masks and as such will
not be allowed.)
○ Hand Sanitizer will be provided in queuing.
○ Parents and visitors are welcome to observe in the Main Gym provided we do not exceed district recommended square footage
requirements for the space. They will be asked to wear a mask and temp check as well upon arrival.
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OUTREACH EVENT
Eagle Robotics FIRST Lego League Scrimmage A FIRST LEGO League Tournament Wednesday, December 9 1275 Stanley Road Kennesaw, GA 30152 Event 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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CONNECT EVENT
The Dream Builders Tour 150,000 square feet of Custom Fabrication PLATINUM SPONSOR Friday, December 18 id3 Group - a division of Exploring, Inc. 3655 Atlanta Industrial Dr. Building 100 Atlanta, GA 30331 School Departure 1:00 p.m. Tour begins at 2:00 p.m. Estimated return time: 4:30 p.m. 
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Dream Builders Tour from Exploring, Inc. on Vimeo. |
VIRTUAL GUEST SPEAKER: BOBBY SCALES
Former MLB Player Minor League Field Coordinator - Pittsburgh Pirates
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Canton-Etowah League Meet #4
Saturday, January 9 8:00 am - 2:00 pm North Paulding High School 300 N. Paulding Dr. #6675 Dallas, GA, 30132 ALL TEAM MEMBERS WILL ATTEND
Working Schedule: (9 teams running 6 matches each… 14 total matches with 12 minute breaks)
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NOTE NEW ENTRANCE AND FIELD LOCATION!!
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Etowah Meet 1 COVID Protocols:
● In general, we will observe spacing, disinfecting, temperature checks, hand sanitizing, etc. as is common practice in most public places currently and in the school systems and communities we serve. Please observe all standard exposure and temperature suggestions and stay home if needed.
● Specifically:
○ Teams and volunteers will be REQUIRED to sign and provide proof of completion of the updated FIRST Consent & Acknowledgement form
dated 9/9/2020 before entry.
○ Teams, coaches, and volunteers will have their temperatures checked upon arrival and before being admitted to the pit.
○ Admittance to the Pit Area (Auxiliary Gym) will be RESTRICTED to teams, coaches, and volunteers that need to directly interact with team
members.
○ Masks will be required for the duration of the event. Everyone will be responsible for providing their own masks. (Don’t forget your Safety
Glasses as well! Note, face shields have been determined to NOT BE an acceptable substitution for safety glasses/masks and as such will
not be allowed.)
○ Hand Sanitizer will be provided in queuing.
○ Parents and visitors are welcome to observe in the Main Gym provided we do not exceed district recommended square footage
requirements for the space. They will be asked to wear a mask and temp check as well upon arrival.
● In general, we will observe spacing, disinfecting, temperature checks, hand sanitizing, etc. as is common practice in most public places currently and in the school systems and communities we serve. Please observe all standard exposure and temperature suggestions and stay home if needed.
● Specifically:
○ Teams and volunteers will be REQUIRED to sign and provide proof of completion of the updated FIRST Consent & Acknowledgement form
dated 9/9/2020 before entry.
○ Teams, coaches, and volunteers will have their temperatures checked upon arrival and before being admitted to the pit.
○ Admittance to the Pit Area (Auxiliary Gym) will be RESTRICTED to teams, coaches, and volunteers that need to directly interact with team
members.
○ Masks will be required for the duration of the event. Everyone will be responsible for providing their own masks. (Don’t forget your Safety
Glasses as well! Note, face shields have been determined to NOT BE an acceptable substitution for safety glasses/masks and as such will
not be allowed.)
○ Hand Sanitizer will be provided in queuing.
○ Parents and visitors are welcome to observe in the Main Gym provided we do not exceed district recommended square footage
requirements for the space. They will be asked to wear a mask and temp check as well upon arrival.
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CONNECT EVENT
Amazon Fulfillment Center Construction Project CHOATE returns to Eagle Robotics with a new challenge for 2021 STEM MENTOR INTERACTION Tuesday, January 12 4:00 - 5:00 PM CHOATE Construction, hosting A virtual conference call to introduce the new facility and the Challenge for the team in relation to it. |
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Mr. Bill Moultrie renews his commitment to the team for another year! After last year's inaugural project on the Chick-fil-A Distribution Center in White, GA, CHOATE returns to Eagle Robotics with an invitation to follow an Amazon Distribution Center's construction from start to finish. The intent is then to visit the center in operation once automation is up and running!!
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Canton-Etowah League Tournament
Saturday, January 23 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Mount Paran Christian School 1275 Stanley Road NW Kennesaw, GA 30152 Tournament Site |
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CONNECT EVENT
KenneSAW & Supply Co. Manufacturer of specialty bandsaw blades STEM MENTOR INTERACTION MARK YOUNKER Thursday, February 18 4:00 - 5:00 PM KenneSAW & Supply Company, hosting A virtual conference call with plant tour and discussion about STEM skills in small business. kennesaw.com |
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CONNECT EVENT
Amazon Fulfillment Center Construction Project CHOATE returns to Eagle Robotics with an update STEM MENTOR INTERACTION EMILY BRITTINGHAM - PROJECT MANAGER Thursday, February 25
4:00 - 5:00 PM CHOATE Construction, hosting A virtual conference call to introduce Emily and update progress on the site. |
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OUTREACH EVENT
Robotics Showcase An Open-House for Sponsors and Stakeholders Saturday, March 27 Hogle Commons 1275 Stanley Road Kennesaw, GA 30152 Drop-in Event 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
CONNECT EVENT
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Thursday, April 1
Collaboratory 3:30 - 4:30 PM Lt. Col. James E. Roberts is an academic year 2021 Student at the Air War College of the Air University located at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. The Air War College educates senior military and civilian teammates to serve as critical and strategic thinkers able to serve as national security senior leaders. |
Lt. Col. Roberts is a former student of Coach Brad Smith. After high school, he pursued an education at the U.S. Air Force Academy, graduating in 2002. He is a career space operations officer with experience in intercontinental ballistic missile nuclear deterrent operations, Milstar satellite command and control operations, ground-based missile warning, missile defense, space surveillance operations, Headquarters Air Force staff, and joint force space component staff. Prior to his current position, Lt. Col. Roberts was the Commander, 6th Space Warning Squadron, Cape Cod Air Force Station, Mass.
Lt. Colonel Roberts sent this letter of encouragement after the event:
April 2, 2021
Eagle STEM Team,
First of all, thank you for your time and thoughtful questions yesterday. It is evident there are some deep thinkers in your midst.
As you may have surmised from our conversation, the questions you raised to me yesterday are the same dilemmas facing leaders in the space industry, our national leadership, and our partners around the globe. There is an on-going dialogue amongst and between these various parties as we work to establish norms of behavior (i.e. what is acceptable behavior and what is not) in our spacefaring activities. Every technical innovation or breakthrough brings with it a new set of hurdles to navigate. Our nation needs critical thinkers and problem solvers like you to continue working these tough issues into the future. I am inspired by your keen intellect, and I implore you to dedicate yourselves diligently to the pursuit of your educational
excellence. You never know where you will go in life, but each of you possesses a unique talent. Provided you continue to invest in yourself by deliberately developing your skills, you can be confident you will be ready to tackle the hard problems ahead when the opportunity is
presented.
Finally, best of luck to you all as you defend your state title. You have a most impressive team!
Sincerely,
James Roberts
P.S. Feel free to reach out to me anytime through Mr. Smith.
Eagle STEM Team,
First of all, thank you for your time and thoughtful questions yesterday. It is evident there are some deep thinkers in your midst.
As you may have surmised from our conversation, the questions you raised to me yesterday are the same dilemmas facing leaders in the space industry, our national leadership, and our partners around the globe. There is an on-going dialogue amongst and between these various parties as we work to establish norms of behavior (i.e. what is acceptable behavior and what is not) in our spacefaring activities. Every technical innovation or breakthrough brings with it a new set of hurdles to navigate. Our nation needs critical thinkers and problem solvers like you to continue working these tough issues into the future. I am inspired by your keen intellect, and I implore you to dedicate yourselves diligently to the pursuit of your educational
excellence. You never know where you will go in life, but each of you possesses a unique talent. Provided you continue to invest in yourself by deliberately developing your skills, you can be confident you will be ready to tackle the hard problems ahead when the opportunity is
presented.
Finally, best of luck to you all as you defend your state title. You have a most impressive team!
Sincerely,
James Roberts
P.S. Feel free to reach out to me anytime through Mr. Smith.
Lt. Colonel Roberts answers your ongoing questions:
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DOES THE EPA HAVE JURISDICTION IN SPACE?
The short answer regarding the question posed about the EPA and regulating outer space activities is “no, I can’t find any evidence that they do.” I searched the EPA policy pages with negative results. What I did come across was references to current attempts to adapt NASA processes and technologies to Earth-bound use (consider water reclamation as an example). So while the EPA does not apparently regulate any activity beyond the atmosphere, they are interested in leveraging technologies designed for the space/lunar/etc. environments to improve our activities on Earth. How cool is that?! wHAT? A REAL WARP DRIVE?
In reference to my discussion, here is one of the news articles about warp drive and how it might be possible to actually build one in the future without breaking the laws of physics. https://phys.org/news/2021-03-potential-real-physical-warp.html question #3
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Georgia State Championship Week
Saturday, April 10 - Saturday April 17
A remote event
State Championship site
Saturday, April 10 - Saturday April 17
A remote event
State Championship site
Team 7373 Carbon Fiber wins Georgia State Championship Inspire Award for 2nd Year in a Row!
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End of Season Party and Awards
Friday, June 11
Friday, June 11
