[Tag-Info] Enrichment/ Extension Opportunity for TAG students

[FIGGINS Stacey]

Kathy Soderstrom, TAG Coordinator at Cascade School District brought this event to my attention.  It is happening too soon for me to add to my next newsletter, so I thought I'd sent out a special email.  I know that Kathy has successfully implemented a LEGO Robotics team in her district, and the Oregon Robotics Tournament Outreach Program provided a scholarship to them. Participation is not exclusive to TAG students, but many TAG students have benefited from the program.


FIRST Day at OMSI - Saturday, October 25th Don't miss the excitement when local school robotics teams throughout the Northwest converge at OMSI Saturday, Oct. 25, for a day of mechanical madness at the FIRST Robotics Showcase. Get an up-close look at these 120-pound monsters, all designed and built by a team of students, and see the robots in action as they maneuver around a race course and complete other incredible stunts. Help LEGO robots find alternative power sources and drive the FIRST Tech Challenge robots as they solve a quandary. This gives Jr.FLL and FLL teams a chance to see the high school programs available to them when they age out. It gives high school students a chance meet FRC and FTC team members.
This OMSI event will give students, parents, teachers, donors and mentors the opportunity to learn about FIRST and to get information about joining local teams or starting one of their own. Please invite others who might be interested to the event.

Where: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
When: Saturday, October 25th, 2008: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Admission to this event is free.


Stacey Figgins
Education Specialist, Talented and Gifted
Oregon Department of Education
Public Services Building
255 Capitol Street NE
Salem, Oregon  97310
stacey.figgins at state.or.us
503) 947-5701



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