2015 APPLICATION PART #1

Livonia Warriors
FRC – 2832
APPLICATION PROCESS
PART 1
ALL ITEMS IN THIS PACKET ARE DUE TO
Ms. Carlini
At
Holmes Middle School
Or
At
Dickinson Center
On Monday June 2 @ 6:00 pm
Livonia Warriors Robotics Team
Application Process
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Complete and return the following forms to Ms. Carlini by June 2, 2014:
o Student Application Form
o Parent Information Form
Request a teacher to complete and return confidentially to Ms. Carlini by June 2, 2014:
o Teacher Recommendation Form
To return the forms, you may:
o Turn them into the Livonia Warriors Teacher Liaison at your school:
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Churchill (Ms. Anslem)
Franklin (Mrs. Rosner)
Stevenson (Mr. Shaw)
§ Emerson (Mr. Cebulski) Frost (Ms. Balosky)
Holmes (Ms. Carlini).
o Send via email to [email protected] or Drop off at Holmes Middle School
o Mail to Isolina Carlini, c/o Holmes Middle School, 16200 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI 48154.
Attend Orientation/Open House on Monday, June 2, 2014 (All Warriors):
o Students and at least one parent must attend this meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2014 at the
Dickinson Field – 18000 Newburgh Road (just north of six mile on the east side of Newburgh.)
o Application forms will be collected and PLEDGES will be discussed
(All pledges must be completed in order to make the competition team).
Important Dates
June 2, 2014: Mandatory Orientation and Q & A for Competition Team 2015
June 2, 2014 Spring Deadline for Application Packet (Part 1).
Discussion of Part Two Application for All Warriors.
Testimonials and Questions and Answers Students to Students—Led by the Captains.
Meet the Mentors!
NOTE: ALL FORMS of the Part 1 Application Package must be returned by June 2, 2014, in order for students to
participate in upcoming events, competitions, educational seminars and field trips.
September 29, 2014: Deadline for Completion of Pledges for All Warriors & Team Expense is Due
Captain Application letters due by email before Midnight.
October 6, 2014:
October 13, 2014:
Induction Meeting for New and Returning Warriors
Capping Ceremony at Dickinson Field – 7:00 pm
Captains will be introduced
Last Day to register in STIMS on the First Website.
Team Photo—Warrior, Parent Boosters, and Mentors in Team Shirts
Things You Need to Know
Robotics is a year round activity. The “Build” and Competition season is from January through April. The remainder of
the year is spent benchmarking and competing in off-season competitions, fundraising, completing pledges,
participating in educational/social activities (e.g., off-season competitions, and field trips), and developing
entrepreneurial skills. Students are given the opportunity to develop skills in marketing, website/animation design,
business writing, and public speaking.
We depend on PARENT involvement and parents are expected to support the team throughout the year.
If you have questions, contact Ms. Carlini: [email protected] or 734-845-7961.
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LIVONIA WARRIORS
Parent Information Form
School: ________________________________________ Date: ________________________
Student Name: _______________________________________________________________
Year of Graduation: ___________
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Mother
Name: _______________________________ Address: ________________________________
City/State/Zip: __________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: _________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________
Occupation: _________________________ Employer: ______________________________
Work Email: __________________________ Home Email: ____________________________
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Father
Name: _______________________________ Address: ________________________________
City/State/Zip: __________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: _________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________
Occupation: _________________________ Employer: ______________________________
Work Email: __________________________ Home Email: ____________________________
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Step Parent(s)
Name: _______________________________ Address: ________________________________
City/State/Zip: __________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: _________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________
Occupation: _________________________ Employer: ______________________________
Work Email: __________________________ Home Email: ____________________________
Name: _______________________________ Address: ________________________________
City/State/Zip: __________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: _________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________
Occupation: _________________________ Employer: ______________________________
Work Email: __________________________ Home Email: ____________________________
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Student Application Form
LIVONIA WARRIORS
Robotics Team
Name: _______________________________________ Today’s Date: __________________
School: ___________________________________ Year of Graduation: _________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: __________________________________________________________________
Cell Phone: ___________________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address: ________________________________________________________________
Why do you want to be on the Livonia Warriors robotics team?
Do you have any prior experience or possess special skills or talents that would be an asset to the Livonia
Warriors? If so, please specify.
At this time, are there any areas on the team of interest to you?
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FRC 2832 -- LIVONIA WARRIORS
Teacher Recommendation Form
Robotics Team Applicant
Student Name: ___________________________________
Today’s Date: _______________________
Teacher Name: ___________________________________
School: _____________________________
Phone #: ________________________________________
Email: ______________________________
How long how have you known this student? ____________________________________________________
What subject and grade did/do you teach this student? ____________________________________________
In your opinion, what are this student’s most outstanding characteristics? _____________________________
Do you have any concerns about this student? ___________________________________________________
In your opinion, how does this student compare to peers in terms of the following characteristics?
Needs
Work
Average
Above
Average
Work ethic/self discipline
Organizational skills
Motivation to succeed
Interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate/ work in groups
Problem solving skills
Creativity
Responds constructively to criticism
Other comments: ___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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Teacher’s signature
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Today’s Date
NOTE: The information provided is confidential.
Please return the Teacher Recommendation Form to Ms. Isolina Carlini at Holmes Middle School via Inter-Departmental mail, E-mail
([email protected]) or U.S. Mail (c/o Holmes Middle School, 16200 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI 48154) Thank You.
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The Warrior’s Code:
Safety Shall Remain Our Number One Priority!
Encouragement:
Warriors shall always use their best manners and be generous with compliments and
encouragement to each other and other teams
Cool & Calm:
Warriors shall be examples of patience and humility on and off the playing field.
Courtesy:
Warriors will ALWAYS greet and congratulate alliances and opposing teams with smiles,
handshakes, high fives, etc.
Pride and Presence:
Warriors and mentors are ALWAYS representatives of Livonia Public Schools, Aisin World
Technical Center, and DENSO – make them proud!
Respect:
Warriors in all personal interactions (verbal or physical) shall remain positive, constructive,
and respectful. (Words or rolling eyes– BOTH can hurt!—Don’t do it)
Mediation:
Concerns that need to be resolved immediately shall be discussed in private with the team
leader acting as a mediator. If the concern involves the team leader, a neutral mentor will act
as a mediator. Concerns will always be resolved in groups of three.
Our codes have not been numbered purposely. They are all equally essential to our team,
our spirit, and our reputation as gracious professionals.
Livonia Warriors – Gear UP!
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Livonia Public Schools
2014/2015 SCHOOL YEAR
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Livonia Public Schools, in an effort to ensure the safety and security of all children, is continuing our safety procedure for field trip
drivers and chaperones.
It is necessary for all parents/guardians who will be chaperoning field trips to provide information for a criminal background check.
The form found at the bottom of this letter is to be completed and returned to the school office. All of the forms from our building
will then be sent to the Board of Education Office where the information will be entered into the ICHAT database. It is only the
Office of the Administrator of Employee Relations and Public Safety that is authorized to access the ICHAT database on behalf of the
School District. Our school will be allowed to access a list of parents who are eligible to chaperone field trips. Except where
disclosure is required by law, the results of the ICHAT database check will be shared on a ‘need to know’ basis only and will be kept
on file in the Personnel office for six months per state regulation. Background checks will only be valid for the current school year.
Parents may elect not to be screened. Please note that if you are not screened you will not be able to chaperone any children
other than your own on school field trips.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. John Raymond, Administrator of Public Safety, at 734-744-2501. Thank you for your
continued support of our children and school community.
(Please detach and return to your child’s teacher.)
I agree that the School District may conduct or have conducted by an individual or entity of its choice, a conviction only criminal check
on me. I hereby consent to this search being conducted, and to the disclosure of the results of the search to the individual or entity
conducting the search to the School District. I understand and acknowledge that criminal convictions may result in disqualification
from serving as a driver or chaperone. If you have students in more than one school, only one form per person is needed.
PRINT NAME (as show on Drivers License)
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
Signature:
Date of Field Trip 2015 First Robotics Season
Date of Birth:
School:
Teacher Name: Isolina Carlini
All of the above items must be filled out, and any changes made to this form will nullify this form. The form replaces
and supersedes any previous form signed by me for this purpose.
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FRC 2832—THE LIVONIA WARRIORS
Emergency Medical Form
CONSENT FOR MEDICAL / SURGICAL CARE /
EMERGENCY TREATMENT AND CHILD’S MEDICAL INFORMATION
In presenting my son / daughter for diagnosis and treatment
Parent’s Name: _____________________________________ for _________________________________________
q Mother q Father q Legal Guardian
PRINT CHILD’S FULL NAME q
Son q Daughter
of ________ years of age; hereby voluntarily consent to the rendering of such care, including diagnostic procedures,
surgical and medical treatment, and blood transfusions, by authorized members of the hospital staff or their designees, as may in their
professional judgement be necessary. I hereby acknowledge that no guarantees have been made to me as to the effect of such examinations
or treatment on child’s condition.
I have read this form and I certify that I understand its contents.
We / I hereby give my consent to Isolina D. Carlini of Livonia Public Schools or Chaperones of Team FRC 2832
(Name of Person, Agency)
who will be caring for our (my) child __________________________________________________________________
(Name of Child)
for the period July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 to arrange for routine or emergency medical / surgical / dental care and
treatment necessary to preserve the health of our (my) child.
We / I acknowledge that we are (I am) responsible for all reasonable charges in connection with care and treatment
rendered during this period.
Name: _________________________________ Family Physician: ______________________________________
Address: ________________________________ Pediatrician: __________________________________________
_______________________________________ Surgeon: _____________________________________________
Telephone No. ___________________________ Orthopedist: __________________________________________
Name of Health Insurance Carrier: Child’s Allergies, if any:
_______________________________________ ___________________________________________________
_______________________________________ Date of last tetanus booster: ____________________________
Group No. ______________________________ Medicines Child is taking:
Agreement No. __________________________ ___________________________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________________ ______________________________
Mother, Father or Legal Guardian Date
Witness: ________________________________________________ ______________________________
Mother, Father or Legal Guardian Date
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY I CAN BE REACHED AT ___________________________________________________
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PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN PERMISSION FOR PARTICIPATION IN
FIRST ROBOTICS TEAM EVENTS AND FIELD TRIPS
I, the parent/legal guardian of ______________________________ (“the student), give
my permission for the student to fully participate in the following school-sponsored field trip:
Date of trip: 2015 SEASON – (July 31, 2014 – June 30, 2015
Destination: FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITIONS/EVENTS INCLUDING OFF SEASON
Mode of transportation: ______ Commercial Bus
______ Livonia School Bus
___X__ Private Vehicle
______ Walking
______ Other (specify: _____________________________)
Phone number where the parent/legal guardian can be reached during the field trip _________________
Teacher/Coach:
Isolina D. Carlini
Isolina D. Carlini
Injuries resulting from activities at competitions and events are to be handled in the same manner as if the team
were in school. Parents will be notified of any injury and treatment of the injury will be handled in accordance
with parents' instructions or those on the school emergency cards. The primary medical and/or hospital
expenses will be assumed by the parents' or guardians' insurance company.
Medical information which the teachers/chaperons should be aware, and medications* needed by the student while on the
field trip: _________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
*Medication authorization form must be on file in the school office.
I understand that the student is not required to participate in this field trip, that it is not part of the student’s required
curriculum, and that should I decline to sign and return this form, the school district will provide an alternative educational
experience for the student for the duration of the field.
I understand that during the field trip, the student is expected to follow all school rules, and will cooperate with, and follow
the directions of, the teachers, chaperons, and bus drivers.
I agree to release and hold the Livonia Public Schools, and its employees and agents, harmless from all damages, costs
and attorney fees incurred as a result of any injury or damages caused to or by the student during the course of this field
trip.
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Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian
Date
FIRST Robotics Competition Team 2832
WE ARE A SAFE TEAM!
I WILL STAY SAFE.
I WILL REMIND OTHERS TO STAY SAFE.
I WILL MAKE OTHERS FEEL SAFE.
DATE:
FRC 2832 – LIVONIA WARRIOR
I have completed three hours of Safety Orientation and have passed the
FRC 2832 Safety Test with 90% accuracy.*
DATE:
FRC 2832 – LIVONIA WARRIOR
*I agree that should I score lower than a 90% on my FRC 2832 Safety Test, I will willingly do ONE of the following:
1. I will write an essay outlining the importance of safety.
2. I will do a 2 minute presentation on some aspect of safety to the safety mentors.
3. I will study and retake the test.
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Livonia Warriors
FRC – 2832
APPLICATION PROCESS
PART 2
ALL ITEMS IN THIS PACKET ARE DUE TO
Designated Mentors and Coordinators
A Completed Warriors Check List
That has been signed off by all Mentors/Captains
Must be given to Ms. Carlini for her signature
On Monday September 29 by the close of our meeting to be
considered a candidate for the capping ceremony.
Livonia Warriors
FIRST Robotics Competition Team
2832
Who are the Livonia Warriors?
We are a FIRST Robotics Competition team comprised of high school students from Livonia Public Schools who
attend Churchill, Franklin, and Stevenson. We also have adult mentors including parents, teachers, business leaders,
and community members.
What is FIRST Robotics?
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 as
a not-for-profit public charity by Dean Kamen, inventor and entrepreneur. FIRST designs
accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career
opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence,
knowledge, and life skills.
What Do We Do?
This season, 2015, will be our seventh year of participation in FIRST Robotics Competitions. We meet
year-round to explore robotics, perform community service, and fundraise. Our intense robotics season
runs from early January through April. Each year, we receive a new robotics challenge in January, and
then have six weeks to design, build, program, and test our robot before participating in competitions
with other high school teams from across Michigan. We are an entirely volunteer organization selffunded, and relying on the generosity of local businesses, corporations, and our friends and families to
provide the financial support needed for our team to compete. Fundraising is a critical part of our team
effort.
Why Should Students Join?
Being part of a FIRST robotics team is unlike any other experience. It is often called a "sport of the mind"
and allows students to learn about a wide variety of topics. All students are encouraged to participate in
some aspect of creating the robot, such as designing, building, wiring, or programming it. All students
are required to participate in some way at the robotics competitions held on weekends in March and
April, from being part of the drive team or pit crew to being in the stands to cheer on our team and scout
the competition. Each student is also required to support the team throughout the year by completing
administrative tasks, such as community outreach, fundraising, writing, and graphic design.
What About Parents?
As an entirely volunteer organization, the parents of all Warriors are expected to support the team. Every
parent's level of involvement will differ depending on their interests and abilities. Some parents may help
by: providing sack-lunch/dinners for the tech mentors during the build season, fundraising, and
mentoring in either a technical or non-technical area, such as engineering, writing, business, or website.
Want More Information?
For more information about the team, or for a team application, visit our website at:
www.livoniaswarriors.com
For additional information, contact our team leader, Isolina Carlini, at:
Phone: 734-845-7961
Email: [email protected]
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Tentative Warriors Calendar
Following is a tentative year-long calendar for the team. It is designed to give team members an idea
of what to expect at various times throughout the year. Note that all dates are subject to change.
May-June - off-season activities
• Weekly meetings on Mondays— at 6 p.m. at Dickinson Center Field (18000 Newburgh – North of Six Mile)
• Imagery Team meets to create annual newsletter
• Tech Squads may work additional evenings to prepare robot for off-season competitions and seminars
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• First Week in June - Applications are due; expectations and pledges are discussed.
• Mid June -- Annual year-end Awards Banquet at Burton Manor (usually last day of school)
• Third Weekend in June - MARC Competition off-season competition (Monroe)
July-August- off-season activities
• Students work on pledges on their own—check in with Ms. Carlini as needed.
• Various team meetings, educational, social, and community impact events TBA
September-December - off-season activities
• Weekly meetings Every Monday at 6 p.m. at Dickinson Center Field (18000 Newburgh – North of Six Mile)
• Various fundraising, educational, social, mentoring and community impact events TBA
• Third Week in September-- Kettering Kickoff off-season competition (Flint)
• September 29, 2014 – Deadline for completion of Pledges & Fundraising for Warriors
• October 6, 2014 – Induction meeting for New Team – Capping Ceremony J
• November 3, 2013- Team Photo Taken
January-February - official FIRST Build Season and related activities
• January 3rd – 2015 game revealed (live video feed at Novi H.S.) and evening Think-tank session.
• January 4th – Think Tank Continued
• January 3th - February 17 - Official FIRST 6 WEEK Build Season
• Most Monday-Wednesday-Friday evenings 6:00-9:00 and some Saturdays 9:00-3:00
• Families asked to provide sandwich dinners for Tech Mentors (see WIKI & Web Calendar).
• Mid-February - Award and website submission dates
• February 17 - robot bagged except for withheld parts
March-April - official FIRST Competition Season and related activities
• Continued work sessions as needed by Technical Squad work
• Three district competitions
• Locations and dates TBD
• Pit set-up Thursday evening, competitions all day Friday and Saturday
• State Championship (if qualified -- determined by results of District Competitions)
• Early April at Eastern Michigan University (pit set-up Wednesday evening, competitions all day
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday—team has qualified three times)
• World Championship (if qualified) late April St Louis. (never have qualified)
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Parent Activities
We do more than watch competitions!
All Warriors are expected to read team emails, online team calendar and WIKI daily.
In the fall we will be requesting that parents sign up to assist in various areas of interest. We
hope these lists might help you in considering where you might be able to contribute. Parents
may contribute to the team in three ways as a Booster, as an Administrative Assistant or as a
Technical or Non-technical Mentor – or a combination of all three.
Booster Activities
(do not require any special skills or talents, just a desire to support the team on an occasional or regular basis)
Parents who work as "Team Boosters" can work as individuals, but may work with partners or
even in small groups so the work is spread across more than one person.
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Update the calendar of events on the website throughout the year.
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Assist Team Leader with tasks, such as making copies and running errands.
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Plan and coordinate fundraising efforts throughout the year, especially in the fall.
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Coordinate food arrangements for competitions and potluck dinners as needed.
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Coordinate transportation to Warrior events as needed throughout the year.
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Help design, order, and distribute team shirts in early winter.
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Help design, order and process various spirit items and competition needs
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Plan annual Awards Dinner in the spring (held at Burton Manor on last day of school).
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Volunteer as an additional room monitor – for safety.
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Do various kinds of shopping for the team. Office Depot/Cosco/Gordans etc.
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Assist with Pit Set-Up/Break-Down at competitions in March (strong muscles and large
vehicles are helpful).
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Photograph and distribute, (including uploading to team website), photos of team
during official events and casual get-togethers throughout the year.
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Organize and supervise robot driving practice as needed throughout the year (no
technical knowledge required, just the flexibility to arrange and be present at driving
practice on one or two evenings each week. (summer, fall or winter)
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Coordinate Spirit Squad Activities by assisting students in creating team spirit signs
and pit awards to give to other teams, as well as the team mascot, noisemakers, etc.
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Parents are also welcome to contribute in the areas of
Administration and Mentoring:
Administrative Activities
(may require certain skills as well as the time or flexibility to support the team throughout the year, especially at critical times)
The team operates as a small business. As such, it needs committed individuals to take care of its basic
operations.
These tasks can be handled by individuals or teams of people. Regular attendance at team meetings as
well as maintaining regular communication with the Team Leader is critical for those providing support in
administrative tasks.
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Act as a FIRST Liaison for the team.
Lead marketing efforts throughout the year.
Oversee team official team correspondence throughout the year.
Prepare monthly and annual budget reports.
Maintain team records throughout the year.
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Teach Letter Writing Campaign letters.
Coordinate Community Service efforts.
Coordinate Community Impact efforts.
Coordinate Team Community Impact Events.
Create and maintain a business plan for the team.
Lead marketing efforts throughout the year.
Lead Fundraising efforts throughout the year.
Lead First Award efforts throughout the year.
Lead Chairmen’s Award activities.
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Serve in organizing and maintaining storage area, especially important during Build Season.
Procure parts and materials needed for building the robot, as well as track the parts used to
create the Bill of Materials needed for all competitions, especially during Build Season.
Design a handsome pit arrangement with information accessible for Judges’ Talks.
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Mentor Activities (require special skills & a desire to teach students and other mentors)
Many mentors have specific skills or abilities which they share with the students, but most mentors can
also use the assistance of other adults. If you are interested in, but not necessarily particularly
knowledgeable about or talented in any of the following areas, you can assist the lead mentors. This can
be an opportunity to expand your own skills, and work more closely with the students on the team. All
mentors should plan to attend the monthly Meetings whenever possible.
•Guide and mentor students in technical areas, related to the development/ use of the robot, such as:
• Design: Designing the robot and its parts using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
• Assembly: Constructing the robot's frame and mechanical parts.
• Electrical: Wiring and troubleshooting the electrical components of the robot.
• Programming: Using JAVA to write code so the robot's functions can operate.
• Scouting: Designing forms to collect information about other teams' robots. Developing a computerbased system for analyzing scouting information collected at competitions. Assisting students at competitions with the collection, analysis, and application of the data collected.
•Guide and mentor students in non-technical areas, such as:
• Writing/Journalism
• Website design and coding
• Visual Communications/Graphic Design/Animation
• Record keeping
• Pursuit of FIRST Awards
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Student Activities -- We do more than build robots!
All Warriors are expected to read team emails daily, check our online calendar and WIKI daily.
In the fall we will be requesting that students will sign up to assist in various areas of interest.
This summer will be a time of exploration for you. We hope these lists might help you consider
what areas of First robotics you would like to learn more about.
For now, just be aware of the responsibilities associated with being a team member, and
to begin thinking about the areas in which you might like to learn. In the fall, you will be asked
to rank your preferences in these areas.
Utmost consideration will be given to your preferences, but you might be asked to work in other
areas this will be determined by the team leader based on the overall needs of the team.
Non-Technical Team Activities
Public Relations: Conduct community impact activities, such as making presentations to
current and potential sponsors. Identify and lead efforts in community service, such as doing
robotics demonstrations to increase awareness of FIRST and the Livonia Warriors.
Visual Communication: Create paper-based graphic art for team publications, such as posters
and pit cards. Develop computer-based animations, videos, and PowerPoint slideshows used in
a variety of functions.
Writing/Journalism: Maintain official team correspondence, such as letters to sponsors.
Assist in the creation of the team's annual commemorative newsletter. Design and develop pit
cards and other team publications as needed.
Website: Design, code, and manage the team's website.
Software Consultant: Assist others with the use of Microsoft Office applications, including
Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
FIRST Awards: Pursue opportunities to earn official FIRST awards.
Spirit Squad:, create signs, pit awards, noisemakers, chants, and more to support the team at
competitions.
Technical Team Activities
Design: Create designs of the robot and its parts using Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
software.
Assembly: Construct and build the robot's frame and mechanical parts
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Electrical: Wire and troubleshoot electrical components of the robot.
Programming: Use LabVIEW to write code for the robot's functions.
Scouting: Design forms to collect information about other teams' robots. Develop a computerbased system for analyzing scouting information collected at competitions. Analyze and use
this data at competitions.
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Livonia Warriors FIRST Robotics Competition Team
Student Pledge Form – 2015 Season
Student Name: __________________________________________________
Failure to complete all pledges by noted deadlines will result in the student forfeiting his/her opportunity to join the competition team.
The following pledges must be completed by September 29, 2014 in order to join the FRC 2832 Livonia Warriors
Robotics Competition Team. It is strongly suggested students work on these pledges during the summer so they
are completed by the time school starts in the fall. Please initial on the line next to each pledge to indicate you have
read these pledges and promise to do them.
As a Competition Team Member of the FRC 2832:
________ I pledge to serve at least eight (8) hours of community service (if possible wearing my Livonia
Warriors Shirt). I will prepare an 81/2 x 11 sheet of paper (like a scrapbook page) with a short letter describing
my community service experience noting contact information. I will also print on this page a photo (or to this
page) a photo of me at my Community Service event.
_________I pledge to attend a minimum of 8 off season Community Impact Events. Three of the eight events MUST include
mentoring and/or working with The Holmes RoboHawks FTC 5559. I will complete my Community Impact Log.
________ I pledge to participate in assisting the team with a Business Letter Writing campaign. I will choose five
businesses in which I have a relationship, contact or interest, and I will write them a letter and send it by mail. I will
follow up with them by phone/visit/or email in hopes of a sponsorship for my team.
________ I pledge to conduct a Friends and Family letter writing campaign consisting of at least five (5) letters
or emails to family members, friends, and/or other associates (teachers, employers, neighbors etc.)
________ I pledge to conduct a bottle/can return fundraiser on my own. I may do it with friends, family or other
Warriors. I will wear a Warrior Shirt and distribute our ½ sheet team bottle return poster spreading the word of
FIRST, robotics and our sponsors. Funds generated by this fundraiser may be used to defer the cost of my team
expenses ($150.00).
Prospective Warriors may also host a fundraiser event alone or in small groups i.e. a yard sale, a candy sale, a restaurant fundraiser,
etc. and donate those funds to the team as a way to defer the cost of team expenses ($150.00) as well. (see Team Expense Chart).
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As a Livonia Warrior Competition Robotics team member, it is expected that I fulfill these pledges gladly.
Student Signature: ________________________________ Date: ________________
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As the parent or guardian of the above student, I understand the pledges and consequences outlined above, and
will support my student in fulfilling these requirements.
Parent /Guardian Signature: ________________________________ Date: ________________
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Livonia Warriors FIRST Robotics Competition Team Parent
Pledge Form 2015 Season
Parent Name: _____________________________________________
Parent Name: _____________________________________________
The following pledges are requested from all parents. The High School Robotics Program depends extensively on parent
participation. We could not run this program without much parent involvement. Please initial your approval.
Your kid is on this team. You are on this team!
I WILL SUPPORT ALL KIDS ON THE TEAM:
_______ As a Parent Warrior, I pledge to sign an ICHAT form and be willing to drive and assist Warriors, even if
my child is not in the group. This is a co-op program.
_______ As a Parent Warrior, I pledge to sign up to drive on the WIKI when I am available and be willing to
supervise and watch over all Warriors at competitions and events.
_______ As a Parent Warrior, I pledge to check the Wiki for my assigned dates to work as room monitor in the
shop, and if this date is not good for me I will contact another parent and switch. While I am room monitor, I will insure students
are behaving safely. I will monitor attendance. I will have sick kids call home. I will set up coffee station and water bottles for
mentors. I will assist with special projects and serve at least three team meetings.
I WILL SUPPORT THE MENTORS AND TEAM WITH FOOD DONATIONS:
_______ As a Parent Warrior, I pledge provide mentor sandwich dinners during the six week build and
competition season consisting of sandwiches, chips, fruit/veggies and a cookie. The team will provide water bottles and coffee.
Sometimes we have up to 12 mentors needing a sack dinner. I can expect to do this two or
three times during the 6 week build depending on the size of the team and number of mentors. Many of our professional mentors
come directly from work and do not have time to eat. Ever since we had a mentor near
pass out, we now feed them. © Kids will eat dinner at home with their families.
______ As a Parent Warrior, I pledge to provide team lunch items for Saturday lunches during the six week
build and competition season. Every Saturday of the 6 week build/competition season the entire team (Warriors and Mentors)
will need lunch. I will work with my assigned families (assigned on the WIKI) to-put together a
simple lunch — pizza, sandwiches, a pot of chili, hot dogs, mac and cheese, etc. Please choose kid friendly foods. I WILL ASSIST
IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE TEAM, FUNDRAISING, AND SOCIAL EVENTS:
________As a Parent Warrior, I pledge to support my Warrior in conducting a bottle/can return fundraiser, a
friends and family letter writing campaign, a business contacts letter writing campaign, community service and community
impact events, and assist in securing leads to corporate sponsorships whenever possible.
_______ As a Parent Warrior, I pledge to support the administration of this team by selecting at least one
administrative position and one booster position of my choice to assist in moving LPS Robotics forward.
________As a Parent Warrior, I will host, organize or promote one social event for the team. Our goal is to
have a group of two or three parents organize an social event approximately once a month year round. Choices might be a
house party, a bowling night, a movie night, a swim party, a BBQ, game night, the zoo,—anything just for fun.
Revised 4/14
Team Expense Charges & Important Dates:
September 29, 2015 – Deadline for completion of Pledges for New Warriors
Students submit completed Warrior Check List to Ms. C
*All mentors and coordinators must have signed off before Ms. Carlini will accept.
Captain Application Letters due to Ms. C (by email BEFORE midnight)
Student Expenses Due: $150.00 Due
(and documentation/ funds from bottle returns and any fundraising to be
factored into the Student Expense amount.)
• October 6, 2015
Parents Invited – Capping of New Warriors
Captains will be announced
• October 13, 2015-
Last Day to complete application on FIRST website.
TEAM PHOTOS – 6:00 Dickinson Center
– All Warriors, Mentors and Parent Boosters Wear Team Shirts.
Each Warrior must pay a total amount of $150.00 to Ms. Carlini by 9/29/14. This may be paid in
cash/checks may be payable to “The Livonia Warriors.” Team expense has increased from last
year mainly because we have added an additional (2 day) competition and more extensive off
season events to our schedule. However, it can help out to use bottle return proceeds or
proceeds from other various fundraising efforts to defer part or all of the team expense.
Team Expense fee is broken down as follows:
2 Team Shirts:
Team Photos:
Award Dinner:
Ticket:
Safety Glasses/Shields:
Competition Food/Drink
First Kickoff
Lunch & Dinner
Competition #1 (2 days)
Lunch/Snacks
Competition #2 (2 days)
Lunches/Snacks
Competition #3 (2 days)
Lunches/Snacks
Pop/Water/Snacks
$30.00
$15.00
$15.00
$10.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$20.00
(Off Season Events)
$150.00 total (due either in fundraising/bottles/or a personal check/cash).
Revised 4/14
MOST IMPORTANT NOTE:
All WARRIORS, PARENTS, MENTORS OR ANY
OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES OF THE 2015
SEASON:
PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING
BEFORE JUNE 4, 2014:
• Send me an email to icarlini@livonia public school
• Write “2015 Season Livonia Warrior – Joe Smith” in the
subject line (obviously write your name).
• In the body of the email tell me what school you attend
and what areas of robotics you think you might be
interested in.
This is the best way to double check your CORRECT email and establish
our team email list. You will not receive team emails if you do not do
this. I will not type emails from applications. There just simply are too
many errors. Please do this as soon as possible and absolutely before June
4, 2014. I will formulate the 2015 Season Team Email List from the
emails I receive – even if you already think I have your email.
Thank you.
Ms. C
Revised 4/14
WARRIOR CAPPING CEREMONY CHECKLIST
FRC 2832 -- 2015 Season
Student Name: _________________________________________
DUE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 to Ms. Carlini
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
RECEIVED:______________________________
Community Service Mentor Signature
_____I have served at least eight (8) hours of community service (if possible wearing my Livonia Warriors Shirt). I have
prepared an 81/2 x 11 sheet of paper (similar to a scrapbook page) with a short letter describing my community service
experience noting contact information. I did print on this page a photo (or glued to this page a photo) of me at my Community
Service event. I gave this page to the Community Service Coordinator for our Competition Team Community Service Binder.
LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGNS:
RECEIVED: ___________________________
Letter Writing Campaign Mentor
_____I have chosen five (5) businesses in which I have a relationship, contact or interest, and I will wrote them a letter and send it
by mail. I will follow up with them by phone/visit/or email in hopes of a sponsorship for my team.
_____I have conducted a personal letter writing campaign consisting of at least five (5) letters or emails to family members,
friends, and/or other associates (teachers, employers, neighbors etc.) I have printed copies of both my business letters (5) and
my friends and family letters/emails (5) and turned them into the Letter Writing Campaign Mentor for our Competition Letter
Writing Campaign Binders.
FIRST COMMUNITY IMPACT:
RECEIVED: __________________________
Community Impact Mentor
_____I have attended a minimum of 8 off season Community Impact Events. Three of the eight events MUST include occasions
mentoring and/or working with The Holmes RoboHawks FTC 5559. I have completed my Community Impact Log and turned it
in to the Community Impact Mentor for our Competition Community Impact Binder.
SAFETY:
RECEIVED: _________________________
Team Safety Captain or Mentor
_____I have signed my Safety Pledge as a Livonia Warrior and filed this form with a team safety captain. This form and a copy of
my safety test (with any test corrections) will become a part of the Competition Safety Binder.
BEHAVIOR:
I have read and will honor the Warrior’s Code.
CONFIRMED: ______________________
FRC 2832 -- Team Captain
Warrior’s Signature: ____________________________________________________________ Date: ________________
FUNDRAISING/TEAM EXPENSE and Final Check Out:
The amount of my Livonia Warriors Bottle/Can Drive is $__________________ as a team fundraiser.
(Optional) I also raised $___________________by ____________________________as a team fundraiser.
____I have given Ms. Carlini cash/check in the amount of $150.00 (including my bottle drive & other fundraising proceeds.
____I have completed all of the work required to earn each of the above signatures and Ms. Carlini’s signature as well. I
understand I will be inducted in the Capping Ceremony on October 6, 2014, as a member of the FRC 2832 – 2015 Season.
___________________________________________________________
Isolina Carlini, Team Leader, LPS Sponsor, and Field Coach.
Revised 4/14
FIRST COMMUNITY IMPACT LOG
FRC 2832 -- 2015 Season
Positively “Impacting” Communities as a team is an extremely important part of an effective FIRST Robotics Team.
“Community Impact” is different than “Community Service.” Community Service is serving your community in ANY way that is
generous and distinctly humanitarian. The Livonia Warriors require each Warrior to serve 8 hours of Community Service in an
area of their choosing. Providing assistance to the elderly, the sick, the poor, etc. are all good places to start in community
service. However, “Community Impact” a term used in FIRST Robotics is a question:
“HOW HAS YOUR TEAM RAISED AWARENESS OF FIRST ROBOTICS IN YOUR COMMUNITY?”
OR
“HOW HAS YOUR TEAM IMPACTED YOUR COMMUNITY?”
These are team efforts that are not necessarily related to a robot, a competition, an award, etc. These are team efforts
that get FIRST ROBOTICS out into communities of people and shout:
“FIRST IS HERE! IT IS GOOD! SPREAD THE WORD!
In the past the Livonia Warriors have attempted to Impact OUR Community in many ways. Team Robot Demonstrations (Bushes
Grocery Store, Livonia Boy Scouts, Randolph Technology Night, Livonia Little Tots, Holmes Soles for Souls Walk a thon, Livonia
Civic Center Summer Reading Kickoff, The Hands on Museum), Team Safety Events, Team Community Service Events
(cleaning parks, water runners at a triathlon, raking leaves, planting trees), Attending Sponsor Picnics, Presentations and Tours
(Aisin, Denso, BAE Systems, 4M Industries, NYX Industries, HM White, Delta Gear, etc) , attending off season competitions, and
mentoring children, FLL teams, and FTC teams in STEM, and mentoring rookie FRC teams – most recently The Knights.
As a fulfillment of your pledge to Impact your community and surrounding area with FIRST Robotics
Please complete a list of a minimum of
8 Community Impact Events
you have attended in application to this team.
TEAM COMMUNITY IMPACT EVENTS LOG:
Location of Community Impact Event
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Your Last 3 Community Impact Events
MUST take place working with the
FTC 5559 Team as a mentor in an
area of our interest.
Date
# of Hours Attended
You may sign-up to
help on the Wiki as
opportunities come
available.
Unless you attend a competition or
scrimmage to support this young team, you
will have to attend three meetings on
Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00. If this time is
unavailable you may work with a group of
RoboHawks on an Award Preparation or
another project around your schedule. This
you will clear with Ms. C
6.Mentoring/Working With FTC 5559
7.Mentoring/Working With FTC 5559
8 Mentoring/Working With FTC 5559
*This completed Log must be returned to the Community Impact Mentor.
Can you help us?
There will be a can and bottle drive pickup to support the Livonia Warriors Robotics Team.
Please place your returnable cans and bottles on your porch on:
_________________________________________, (before noon)
and our team members will pick them up. We appreciate your support.
The Livonia Warriors is a Livonia Public Schools high school robotics team registered with FIRST comprised of students from Churchill, Franklin, Stevenson and the
Livonia Career and Technical Center. If you are interested in participating in robotics as either a student or a mentor or interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact
Ms. Carlini at [email protected].
Can you help us?
There will be a can and bottle drive pickup to support the Livonia Warriors Robotics Team.
Please place your returnable cans and bottles on your porch on:
_________________________________________, (before noon)
and our team members will pick them up. We appreciate your support.
The Livonia Warriors is a Livonia Public Schools high school robotics team registered with FIRST comprised of students from Churchill, Franklin, Stevenson and the
Livonia Career and Technical Center. If you are interested in participating in robotics as either a student or a mentor or interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact
Ms. Carlini at [email protected].
Friends and Family Sample Letter/Template –
edit this to make it your own.
(Current Date), 2014
Dear (Grandma, Aunt, teacher, friend etc):
For the last several years, I have been very involved in our high school robotics team, the Livonia Warriors, a member of the FIRST
(For Inspiration and Recognition of Science & Technology) robotics league, and am writing to ask if you would help us and our
teammates as we prepare for our 2015 competition season.
Our FIRST team is made up students from all three high schools in Livonia, and adult mentors. Every year we design, build, and
program large self-propelled robots that compete against other robots built by FIRST teams from across Michigan. Working in FIRST
has given me valuable hands-on training in technology and teamwork skills that are valued in the workplace: project development,
mechanical design & engineering, as well as entrepreneurial skills such as fundraising, budgeting, writing, and graphic design. Our
work in FIRST can also give me an advantage in applying to colleges because their technical programs favor applicants who have had
experience in competitive robotics. Even more, there are millions of dollars in college scholarships available to students who
participate in FIRST robotics.
The Livonia Warriors team is in its seventh season. We have worked incredibly hard in establishing our team and even building a
community practice field in Livonia to share with other community school systems. In our seven years of competition and we
actually made it all the way to the State of Michigan FIRST Championship for three years and won many awards! Our goal this
season will be to make State Championship again and, of course, bring home a few awards as well!
So this is why I’m asking for your help: the Livonia Warriors does not receive any funding from Livonia schools or the city. The costs
of the parts & equipment to build our robots and the competition entry fees amount to several thousand dollars, and are paid entirely
by funds that we raise in the community, so individual donations from families and friends are essential so that we can stay
competitive.
If you could send a check to Holmes Middle School, 16200 Newburgh Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154 and make it payable to Livonia
Public Schools, it would be appreciated. Also put my name and “Robotics” on the memo line of the check. This is a tax deductible
donation.
Our team and we personally would be most grateful for any donation that you can offer. I will send you a thank you note with some
photos of our robots. Thanks again for anyway you can help.
Sincerely yours,
(Your Name)
Business Letter -- Sample Letter/Template –
edit this to make it your own.
Date June 23, 2014
XYZ Engineering Company
1234 Plymouth Road
Livonia, Michigan 48154
Dear Ms (or Mr.) ______________,
I am a student at _____________High School in Livonia, and a member of the Livonia Warriors Robotics
Team. Our team is comprised of students from the high schools Stevenson, Churchill and Franklin in Livonia.
Every season we design, build, and program a robot to participate in the FIRST Robotics Competitions. We
also work hard to establish entrepreneurial skills and a sound business plan. Currently, we and our mentors are
preparing for our fifth season as a team.
Each season we raise all of the funding needed to run our team. We pay for our sizable competition
registration fees ($5000 for Districts, $4000 for State, and should we qualify for nationals and additional
$4000.) In addition to these registration fees we must purchases additional tools and materials to build our
unique robot according to each new season’s game. Other expenses related to running our team, also require
funds. I am writing to ask if you would consider supporting our team with a cash donation or a gift in kind of
materials or mentoring. I encourage you to consider the various levels of sponsorship noted on our website.
Please note that all donations are made directly to the Livonia Public Schools and may be taxductible. We
appreciate any assistance possible — inkind gifts, monetary or mentoring.
I also invite you to visit our team website at
www.livoniawarriors.com for additional information..
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Anna Carlini (Your Name)
Graphic Design and Team Writer (Your Squad or Interest)
Livonia Warriors Robotics Team
FIRST Robotics Competition Team 2832
This is a word copy of team letterhead. Warriors are welcome to use it for any letter writing campaigns
– of course delete this line. J Ms. C
Team Contact: Isolina Carlini, Team Leader, Livonia Public Schools, 16200 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI 48154 734-845-7961