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FLL Blog Volume 3

by | Sep 6, 2023 | FLL, FLL Challenge, FLL Explore

FLL Blog Volume 3

Alright, we are switching to Blog form for FLL Challenge and FLL Explore!

From now on you will get your info from the Blog instead of the coach blasts! The coach blast will be to notify you of a new Blog post and what it contains.

Hopefully this format works well! I am also going to try and consistantly post on Tuesdays so you know what day to check!

*If you have team photos  (at competitions or working in meetings) and would like to see your teams photos in the Blog (make sure you have parents permission!), you can email them to info@firstwa.org

Boeing Grant is open!

If you have a Boeing mentor, make sure they fill out the application for your team.

Breaking news, OSPI & FIRST Washington Agreement!

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What's different?

FIRST Washington is now the administrator of the OSPI grant and funds

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Who can apply?

Any public or tribal compact school in Washington State can apply

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Why should you apply?

It will give you access to funding to support your team!

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When does the grant open?

The grant will open on Sept 15 and close on Sept 29.

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We will be holding a meeting on Sept 12 from 7-8:30 pm

to talk more about the changes and how they affect you**.

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Who should attend this meeting?

Any one who currently coaches a public school FLL Challenge team or wants to start an FLL Challenge team at a Washington State Public or Tribal Compact School

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How do I join this meeting?

By clicking this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87552498043?pwd=akl2ZmRrQ2taUDdraXVUSjM4ckFrQT09

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**Please note:

This is not a typical coaches meeting, the only people that should attend this meeting are the lead/alternate coaches or school faculty that fills out the Washington State OSPI grant.

FIRST Washington Registration!

 

Registration is now open! You can find the links here-

FLL Challenge

FLL Explore

Event registration is not yet open. When it opens it will be posted on the website and announced on the Blog!

FTC Blog Volume 4

by | Sep 6, 2023 | FTC

FTC Blog Volume 4

FIRST Washington Registration is open!

FIRST Washington registration is now open!!

Remember, to participate in Washington, you need to register both with firstinspires and FIRST Washington.

The fee to participate in Washington is $925/team. Remember, we are fundraising on your behalf and do have funds available to teams to lower registration costs. Be sure to check the box that says you would like to be considered for a FIRSTWA grant is you would like access to these funds.

FIRST Washington Registration will close Saturday, September 30. Invoices will be sent out mid October.

Click below to register your team with FIRST Washington!

Click Here

Breaking news, OSPI & FIRST Washington Agreement!

What’s different? FIRST Washington is now the administrator of the OSPI grant and funds

Who can apply? Any public or tribal school in Washington State can apply

Why should you apply? It will give you access to funding to support your team!

When does the grant open? The grant will open on Sept 15 and close on Sept 29.

We will be holding a meeting on Sept 12 from 7-8:30 pm to talk more about the changes and how they affect you**.

Who should attend this meeting? Any one who currently coaches a public school team or wants to start a team at a Washington State Public or Tribal School

Does it matter which program I am interested in? If you coach or are interested in coaching an FLL Challenge, FTC or FRC team FROM a Washington State Public or Tribal School, then you want to attend this meeting! We will be talking to coaches at all levels for the first part of the meeting and then will break into rooms to answer questions that are more specific to an individual program.

How do I join this meeting? By clicking this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87552498043?pwd=akl2ZmRrQ2taUDdraXVUSjM4ckFrQT09

 

**Please note: This is not a typical coaches meeting, the only people that should attend this meeting are the lead/alternate coaches or school faculty that fills out the Washington State OSPI grant.

2023 FTC Kickoff information-

 

Our FTC kickoff hosts are working hard to make your event great. Please register ASAP if you have not already. Our hosts need to know how many are attending their events!

FRC Blog Volume 3

by | Sep 5, 2023 | FRC

FRC Blog Volume 3

PNW FRC District Registration is open!

FIRST Washington registration is now open!! Remember, to participate in the Pacific Northwest District, you need to preference for events on your firstinspires dashboard and register with FIRST Washington. Remember, FIRST Washington and ORTOP are fundraising on your behalf and do have funds available to teams to lower registration costs. Be sure to check the box that says you would like to be considered for a FIRSTWA grant is you would like access to funds from FIRST Washington. (Oregon teams may need to fill out a separate form to access funding from ORTOP).

FIRST Washington Registration will close Saturday, September 30. Invoices will be sent out in November.

Click here

Breaking news, OSPI & FIRST Washington Agreement!

What’s different? FIRST Washington is now the administrator of the OSPI grant and funds

Who can apply? Any public or tribal school in Washington State can apply

Why should you apply? It will give you access to funding to support your team!

When does the grant open? The grant will open on Sept 15 and close on Sept 29.

We will be holding a meeting on Sept 12 from 7-8:30 pm to talk more about the changes and how they affect you**.

Who should attend this meeting? Any one who currently coaches a public school team or wants to start a team at a Washington State Public or Tribal School

Does it matter which program I am interested in? If you coach or are interested in coaching an FLL Challenge, FTC or FRC team FROM a Washington State Public or Tribal School, then you want to attend this meeting! We will be talking to coaches at all levels for the first part of the meeting and then will break into rooms to answer questions that are more specific to an individual program.

How do I join this meeting? By clicking this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87552498043?pwd=akl2ZmRrQ2taUDdraXVUSjM4ckFrQT09

**Please note: This is not a typical coaches meeting, the only people that should attend this meeting are the lead/alternate coaches or school faculty that fills out the Washington State OSPI grant.

FLL Blog Volume 2

by | Aug 31, 2023 | FLL, FLL Challenge, FLL Explore

FLL Blog Volume 2

FIRST Washington is preparing to administer the OSPI Grant! More info to come soon.

Information on OSPI for Washington Public and Tribal Compact Schools

What’s different? FIRST Washington is in the process of becoming the administrator of the OSPI grant and funds

Who can apply? Any public or tribal compact school in Washington State can apply

Why should you apply? It will give you access to funding to support your team!

When does the grant open? Our plan is to open the grant on Sept 15 and close the grant on Sept 29-however stay tuned for any updates.

We will be holding a meeting on Sept 12 from 7-8:30 pm to talk more about the changes and how they affect you.

Who should attend this meeting? Any one who currently coaches or wants to start a team at a Washington State Public or Tribal Compact School

Does it matter which program I am interested in? If you coach or are interested in coaching an FLL Challenge, FTC or FRC team FROM a Washington State Public or Tribal Compact School, then you want to attend this meeting! We will be talking to coaches at all levels for the first part of the meeting and then will break into rooms to answer questions that are more specific to an individual program.

How do I join this meeting? By clicking this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87552498043?pwd=akl2ZmRrQ2taUDdraXVUSjM4ckFrQT09

 

**Please note: This is not a typical coaches meeting, the only people that should attend this meeting are coaches/mentors/school faculty that fill out the Washington State OSPI grant.

FRC Blog Volume 2

by | Aug 31, 2023 | FRC

FRC Blog Volume 2

More information on OSPI for Washington Public Schools

FIRST Washington is preparing to administer the OSPI Grant! More info to come soon.

First FRC Coaches Chat scheduled for Thursday Sept 21 at 7:00 pm

Follow this link to register or join this meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88652899479?pwd=ZjNDVnMwNTY4aE9uRkcyNzhvSWYvdz09

More information on OSPI for Washington Public and Tribal Compact Schools

What’s different? FIRST Washington is in the process of becoming the administrator of the OSPI grant and funds

Who can apply? Any public or tribal compact school in Washington State can apply

Why should you apply? It will give you access to funding to support your team!

When does the grant open? Our plan is to open the grant on Sept 15 and close the grant on Sept 29-however stay tuned for any updates.

We will be holding a meeting on Sept 12 from 7-8:30 pm to talk more about the changes and how they affect you.

Who should attend this meeting? Any one who currently coaches or wants to start a team at a Washington State Public or Tribal Compact School

Does it matter which program I am interested in? If you coach or are interested in coaching an FLL Challenge, FTC or FRC team FROM a Washington State Public or Tribal Compact School, then you want to attend this meeting! We will be talking to coaches at all levels for the first part of the meeting and then will break into rooms to answer questions that are more specific to an individual program.

How do I join this meeting? By clicking this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87552498043?pwd=akl2ZmRrQ2taUDdraXVUSjM4ckFrQT09

**Please note: This is not a typical coaches meeting, the only people that should attend this meeting are coaches/mentors/school faculty that fill out the Washington State OSPI grant.

Updates!

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FRC Mentor Meet up September 9th, FIRSTWA Fieldhouse - Cancelled

Because of low registration, this event has been cancelled.

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StormSurge: 9-16 - Cancelled

Due to low registraion numbers, the Storm Bots have made the difficult decision to cancel the event this year.