MM4: INTO ORBIT and On To The MOON

Greetings FIRST LEGO Leauge Jr Oregon,

In this update you will find:

1. FIRST LEGO League Jr tour of the FIRST LEGO League Championship!
2. Volunteers NEEDED for FIRST LEGO League Championship - get the behind the scenes!
3. Expo Registration Will Open in 3 weeks!
4. New Teams Welcome!
5. International Expo Opportunity at LEGOland California

Read this update as blog

Welcome to MISSION MOON! All coaches in Oregon are automatically added to this mailing list. Teams in neighboring communities are welcome to participate in Oregon Expos provided there is space.  If you have missed an email from Oregon you may read the archive on our blog, or see the important links on our website. Official updates and program materials can be found on the FIRST LEGO League Jr Challenge website.

1) FIRST LEGO League Jr tour of the FIRST LEGO League Championship!

Sign up to attend the FIRST LEGO League Jr tour at the FIRST LEGO League Championship on 2019 at 1:45PM. This will help your team get an idea of what the FIRST LEGO League program is all about. This is a perfect opportunity for teams who are in 2nd and 3rd grade who want to see what comes next.  The tour will include a chat with Loridee Wetzel about the differences of the competitive FIRST LEGO League program and how FIRST LEGO League Judging and project work, followed by free time in the FIRST LEGO League pit to talk with teams and coaches about their FIRST LEGO League experience.

Saturday, January 19,

2) Volunteers NEEDED for FIRST LEGO League Championship - get the behind the scenes!

The absolute best way to learn all about FIRST LEGO League is as a full-day volunteer in the judging room!  However, filling any role will give you a chance to talk to experienced volunteers about the program over a warm omelet or cup of homemade oatmeal (or equivalent lunch food items). We'd love to provide this opportunity to all of the FIRST LEGO League coaches and parents. Please sign up for your opportunity today!  If you can do only one day, but can choose either, we have a higher availability on Sunday!

Volunteer on Saturday (FIRST account required - www.firstinspires.org)

Volunteer on Sunday (FIRST account required - www.firstinspires.org)

Please contact fll-vol-coordinators@ortop.org if you have any questions or problems signing up!

Teens can volunteer too! We love our teen volunteers and it's a great way for them to meet their volunteer service requirements.

3) Expo Registration Will Open in 3 weeks!

Registration for the upcoming expos will open on January 29 at 5PM!  To register your team for an official expo you will need your FIRST team number and a paid FIRST registration for the MISSION MOON season. Each expo is capped based on the capacity of the host location. Even so it is a busy and loud affair! We look forward to seeing all of you at an upcoming event!

Current EXPO list:

April 13, 2019, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm OMSI Auditorium

April 13, 2019, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm OMSI Auditorium

April 14, 2019, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm OMSI Auditorium

April 14, 2019, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm OMSI Auditorium

TBA Roseburg (TBA)

April 27, 2019, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Hood River County Library

TBA Pendleton/Hermiston (we are looking for a host!)

TBA – contact Loridee if you are interested in hosting! Your Location?

4) New Teams Welcome!

It is not too late to register for the Mission Moon Season! We recommend teams register and begin their season at least 6 weeks prior to the expo they hope to attend. The OMSI expos will fill fast, so if your team is hoping to attend the OMSI weekend events, you will need your official team number soon. However, we will continue looking for additional venues to hold expos so that all teams have the opportunity to participate!  If you or a friend is still curious what FIRST LEGO Leauge Jr involves, there is still plenty of time to jump in and get started with MISSION MOON!

5) International Expo Opportunity at LEGOLAND California

An international Open at the FIRST LEGO League, Jr. level introduces our youngest teams to FIRST.  The Open Expo experience enhances the camaraderie, learning, fun, and cultural sharing of FIRST®, and provides teams an opportunity to showcase their work and learn from each other in a fun, unique, exciting and supportive venue.

educational travel, new cultural experiences, and a chance to bond with other children who are also beginning their journey of engagement with

We will welcome up to 48 teams. All teams will be celebrated and recognized in one of the following categories: Innovative Model,  Awesome Poster,  Teamwork, Presentation.

LEGOLAND is a safe, family-friendly theme park, with excellent infrastructure, including an onsite hotel, restaurants, and parking; reservations and operations teams. Special pricing for the LEGOLAND Hotel will be provided, as well as referrals to nearby hotels.

Dates        March 29-31, 2019

Venue      LEGOLAND California 1 LEGOLAND Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008    LEGOLAND California location

Website Information is distributed by email to participating coaches.

Participation fee: $109 per team member. $119 per Coach/Family/Friends. Fee includes Expo participation, parking and 3-day admission to LEGOLAND rides, attractions, SEA LIFE Aquarium, and LEGOLAND Water Park

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• Teams must be a FIRST LEGO League, Jr. team registered with FIRST.
• USA and International FIRST LEGO League Jr teams may register.
• Payment is due at the time of registration. No unpaid registrations or email registrations accepted.
• Minimum registration fee is $674, the equivalent of 4 team members and two coaches.
• The first 48 teams with a paid, completed registration will be accepted.
• Registration is by phone only at 760-438-5346.

USA Teams

• We will accept teams from as many regions as possible until the field is full.

Outside USA   

• We will accept international teams outside the USA until the field is full.

Expect more communication soon! We are preparing to occupy the Moon!

Best Wishes,

Loridee