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Interest Meeting and Ice Cream Social
FIRST Tech Challenge Kickoff and Game Release
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Saturday, September 10
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM The Marist School 3790 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30319 |
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Etowah League Meet 1
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Saturday, October 22 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM North Paulding High School 300 N. Paulding Dr. #6675 Dallas, GA, 30132 |
Transportation:
● Both teams will travel on school buses to and from the event.
○ Call time: 7:00 am. Load buses with robots and gear. Please be on time!
○ Departure time: 7:15 am.
○ Return time: 4:00 pm*. This is an estimate. If the competitions go smoothly, this time may be moved earlier in the afternoon.
Parking/Load-in:
● Park at the front of the school and enter through the Front Main Entrance.
Pit Location/Field:
● The PITS will be set up along the main hallway.
○ There are some power outlets in the main hall. You WILL NEED TO BRING extension cords if you want power.
● The FIELD will be set up on the stage in the lunch room.
Concessions: Concessions will be available. Lunch for Eagle Robotics is provided.
Working Schedule: (10 teams running 5 matches each)
● 8:00 Pits Open
● 9:00 Inspections Start
● 10:00 Driver Meeting
● 10:15 Matches Begin
● 11:30 Break
● 12:15 Matches Resume
● 3:00 Matches Finished and Clean-up Complete (MUST BE OUT BY 3:00)
Etowah Meet Important Reminders:
● Teams and volunteers will be REQUIRED to sign and provide proof of completion of the updated FIRST Consent & Acknowledgement form before entry.
● Don’t forget your Safety Glasses!
● Stay home if you are sick.
● Both teams will travel on school buses to and from the event.
○ Call time: 7:00 am. Load buses with robots and gear. Please be on time!
○ Departure time: 7:15 am.
○ Return time: 4:00 pm*. This is an estimate. If the competitions go smoothly, this time may be moved earlier in the afternoon.
Parking/Load-in:
● Park at the front of the school and enter through the Front Main Entrance.
Pit Location/Field:
● The PITS will be set up along the main hallway.
○ There are some power outlets in the main hall. You WILL NEED TO BRING extension cords if you want power.
● The FIELD will be set up on the stage in the lunch room.
Concessions: Concessions will be available. Lunch for Eagle Robotics is provided.
Working Schedule: (10 teams running 5 matches each)
● 8:00 Pits Open
● 9:00 Inspections Start
● 10:00 Driver Meeting
● 10:15 Matches Begin
● 11:30 Break
● 12:15 Matches Resume
● 3:00 Matches Finished and Clean-up Complete (MUST BE OUT BY 3:00)
Etowah Meet Important Reminders:
● Teams and volunteers will be REQUIRED to sign and provide proof of completion of the updated FIRST Consent & Acknowledgement form before entry.
● Don’t forget your Safety Glasses!
● Stay home if you are sick.
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Field Excursion | Exploring, Inc. Dreambuilders Tour
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Wednesday, November 2
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM 3655 Atlanta Industrial Dr NW #100 Atlanta, GA 30331 Field Trip Form Required!! Daily schedule, transportation attached to forms |
Win-Tech is a custom precision machine shop, making parts per customer specification. The bulk of their business is in the aerospace, medical, construction, and commercial industries
Take a virtual tour in advance!!
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Like what you see here? If you are a sophomore or junior who has taken STEM/Engineering and Computer courses, consider applying for the Advanced Manufacturing Virtual Internship that Win-Tech offers every June. Ask Mr. Smith for more details.
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8th grade club and academic sport rush
8th grade club and academic sport rush
Friday, November 11
During Advisement and Lunch
Ambassadors from the team engage 8th graders with excitement
for season 2023-24
During Advisement and Lunch
Ambassadors from the team engage 8th graders with excitement
for season 2023-24
Etowah League Meet 2 and Meet 3 | A Double Meet
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Saturday, November 12
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM North Paulding High School 300 N. Paulding Dr. #6675 Dallas, GA, 30132 Daily schedule, transportation to be posted |
Transportation:
● Both teams will travel on school buses to and from the event.
○ Call time: 7:00 am. Load buses with robots and gear. Please be on time!
○ Departure time: 7:15 am.
○ Return time: 6:00 pm*. This is an estimate. If the competitions go smoothly, this time may be moved earlier in the afternoon.
Parking/Load-in:
● Park at the front of the school and enter through the Front Main Entrance.
Pit Location/Field:
● The PITS will be set up along the main hallway.
○ There are some power outlets in the main hall. You WILL NEED TO BRING extension cords if you want power.
● The FIELD will be set up on the stage in the auditorium. The league does have a COMPLETE competition field.
○ There is a large projector screen, the plan is to have a camera with a live feed of the field displayed so it will be easier for the audience to see.
○ N. Paulding will have a Practice Field available, but we may need for another team to bring “shipping hubs” as theirs are currently
backordered. We’ll keep you updated.
Concessions: Concessions will be available. Lunch for Eagle Robotics is provided.
Working Schedule: (10 teams running 5 matches each)
● 8:00 Pits Open
● 9:00 Inspections Start
● 10:00 Driver Meeting
● 10:15 MEET 2 Matches Begin (5 matches only this time)
● 11:30 Lunch Break
● 12:00 Matches Resume
● We will take a 1 hour break between Meets 2 and 3
● 5:00 Matches Finished and Clean-up Complete
Etowah Meet Important Reminders:
● Don’t forget your Safety Glasses!
● It will be very important for us to make it through inspections quickly and get the meet started on time. Take the time to review both inspection lists so you will be prepared in advance.
● Our last directive from GA FIRST stated that masks will be required for the duration of the event. Everyone will be responsible for providing their own masks.
● Stay home if you are sick.
● Both teams will travel on school buses to and from the event.
○ Call time: 7:00 am. Load buses with robots and gear. Please be on time!
○ Departure time: 7:15 am.
○ Return time: 6:00 pm*. This is an estimate. If the competitions go smoothly, this time may be moved earlier in the afternoon.
Parking/Load-in:
● Park at the front of the school and enter through the Front Main Entrance.
Pit Location/Field:
● The PITS will be set up along the main hallway.
○ There are some power outlets in the main hall. You WILL NEED TO BRING extension cords if you want power.
● The FIELD will be set up on the stage in the auditorium. The league does have a COMPLETE competition field.
○ There is a large projector screen, the plan is to have a camera with a live feed of the field displayed so it will be easier for the audience to see.
○ N. Paulding will have a Practice Field available, but we may need for another team to bring “shipping hubs” as theirs are currently
backordered. We’ll keep you updated.
Concessions: Concessions will be available. Lunch for Eagle Robotics is provided.
Working Schedule: (10 teams running 5 matches each)
● 8:00 Pits Open
● 9:00 Inspections Start
● 10:00 Driver Meeting
● 10:15 MEET 2 Matches Begin (5 matches only this time)
● 11:30 Lunch Break
● 12:00 Matches Resume
● We will take a 1 hour break between Meets 2 and 3
● 5:00 Matches Finished and Clean-up Complete
Etowah Meet Important Reminders:
● Don’t forget your Safety Glasses!
● It will be very important for us to make it through inspections quickly and get the meet started on time. Take the time to review both inspection lists so you will be prepared in advance.
● Our last directive from GA FIRST stated that masks will be required for the duration of the event. Everyone will be responsible for providing their own masks.
● Stay home if you are sick.
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Lower School STEAM Day - Robotics Showcase
Lower School STEAM Day - Robotics Showcase
Friday, November 18
During Advisement and Lunch
Robot Drivers engage with lower schoolers driving on the field in the MakerSpace
During Advisement and Lunch
Robot Drivers engage with lower schoolers driving on the field in the MakerSpace
Etowah League Meet 4 and Meet 5 | A Double Meet
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Saturday, December 3
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ish) Cartersville High School Parking/Load-in: We are back to the normal load-in location at the back of the school. For those who are new:
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Pit Location/Field:
Concessions:
Light concessions will be available. Lunch is provided to team members.
Working Schedule: (10 teams running 5 matches per meet)
● 8:00 Pits Open
● 9:00 Inspections Start
● 10:00 Driver Meeting
● 10:15 Matches Begin
● 11:30 Break
● 12:15 Matches Resume
● 4:00 (ish) Matches Finished and Clean-up Complete
- The PITS will be set up in classrooms.
- The FIELD will be set up in the cafeteria. There will be a Practice Field available.
Concessions:
Light concessions will be available. Lunch is provided to team members.
Working Schedule: (10 teams running 5 matches per meet)
● 8:00 Pits Open
● 9:00 Inspections Start
● 10:00 Driver Meeting
● 10:15 Matches Begin
● 11:30 Break
● 12:15 Matches Resume
● 4:00 (ish) Matches Finished and Clean-up Complete
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Walton Ridenour After-school outreach with underserved children Monday
3:30 - 5:30 pm 
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Northwest Georgia League Tournament
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Kim Green
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at Southern Company Gas
Kim Green
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at Southern Company Gas
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Tuesday, February 7
5551 S. Cobb Dr. Smyrna, GA 30080 A virtual leadership discussion and Introduction to Power Plant Tour Keys to success in STEM careers. The 5 Cs 1. Competence 2. Collaboration 3. Concise 4. Courage 5. Care |
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Field Excursion | McDonough Power Plant Monday, February 13
5551 S. Cobb Dr. Smyrna, GA 30080 Field Trip Form Required!! Daily schedule, transportation attached to forms Students board the bus at 1:30 pm (early dismissal) and return at or around 4:30 pm |
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Walton Ridge After-school outreach with underserved children Tuesday, February 10
3:30 - 5:30 
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Georgia State Championship
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Friday February 24 AND Saturday, February 25
Riverside Preparatory Academy John L. Beaver Field House 2001 Riverside Dr. Gainesville, GA 30501 Click here for championship update - 2/6/23 Click here for championship update - 2/17/23 
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