So we all sat here and did the math. As of now, the end of the qualification matches in the World Cup of Robots, We are ranked 11th in our division, 46th in the whole world, and the number one team from MAR by quite a long shot. Great Job team!!!!!!!
This blog allows for team members, parents, guardians, friends, alumni and supporters of Camden County Technical Schools and Campbell's Soup F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Team #203 to follow our team updates.
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Friday, April 24, 2015
Day 2: Qualification Update
We had a great day yesterday! We ended up in 6th place in the Carson division yesterday. This is a huge accomplishment for us as a team. We have 6 more matches today and then we start division playoffs. We are doing better than we ever have before in the history of our team. Great job 203! Go Rocky 2015!
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Day 1: Lunchtime update
Our team has performed amazingly so far today, we currently hold a qualification average of 185 and hold first place in the Carson field.
Great job Rocky!
Great Job 203!
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
UPDATE: Pratice rounds
Amazing job from our drive team today. still stacking six stacks with a can and noodle without any issues. After getting inspected and a couple of good practice rounds, the drive team headed over to the FIRST night out block party with the rest of us. Now we are on our way back to our hotel so we can rest up to be ready at 5 tomorrow.
Good job rocky!!!!🙌
On our way to St. Louis!
Somehow we did it! Congratulations to team 203 for placing First Place in the MAR Regional Championships. Our whole team has worked very hard this year to put together yet another amazing robot. We are all excited now, as we drive down to St. Louis MO to compete against 633 other teams from all around the world. We would like to thank all of our hard working students for the countless hours they put in not only building a robot, but putting together presentations for awards that we have never before competed for. This is a huge step forward for our team and without these students working as hard as they have we wouldn't be on this bus right now on our way to St. Louis. Another thanks is to our FIRST mentors, for guiding us and making this whole program possible. And last, but certainly not least, Absolutely none of this could be possible without our Sponsors who not only provide us with financial support, but try their best to support us in any way possible. We are honored to represent MAR in Nationals.
LETS GO 203
ONE TUFF TEAM
GO FIRST
#iloverobots
Saturday, February 28, 2015
UPDATE Competition Week #1
Some of our students will be traveling to Hatboro-Horsham today (SAT) to scout and observe Week #1 of the competition season. We are looking forward to seeing what this game looks like “in person.” The rest of the students not on the leadership team may meet Mr. McAlpin today at 9AM to continue to work in the shop (see schedule below).
Dave Lavery, NASA’s Program Executive for Solar System Exploration (isn’t that the best title in the world!), a huge part of FIRST for years, and a FIRST coach and mentor himself, explains how what he does at NASA correlates directly to FIRST Robotics. He did so very eloquently at the FIRST National Championships last year in St. Louis. We encourage all of you to take a look at this video of Dave’s speech last year to put this awesome program that our students’ benefit from in perspective. Check out the video below:
Mandatory Parent / Student Meeting
Blog
We have some recent posts to the blog including pictures and video. As a reminder, the blog address is http://cctsfirst.blogspot.com/.
Saturday, February 21, 2015
WEEK ZERO!!!!!!!
A large number of the team members still have not submitted their shirt orders. We have attached the form to this e-mail. All team members must have a shirt to be in uniform at the competitions! Please bring this with you on Monday Night!!! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! If you need to make a payment arrangement for the shirts, just contact Mr. DePrince. Every student, as indicated in the original letter, gets one shirt for free.
Blog
As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions!!!!
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Chairman's Award Video
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
STOP BUILD DAY
Thank you to the students, volunteers and mentors who came in today on a snow to finish up Rocky 2015 and put him in the bag! On stop build day, FIRST robots must be secured in a bagged and tagged by midnight.
Great job everyone!!
Rocky getting ready to be put in the bag!
Rocky in the Bag!!!
Monday, February 16, 2015
Autonomous Mode Testing 2/16/2015
Friday, February 13, 2015
Week #6 Update
WE ARE REAL CLOSE! The final competition robot is under final construction, wiring and other modifications. On Saturday we will be doing final testing!!!!
(ALL WORK SESSIONS IN BUILDING #5) NO HOLIDAY OFF FOR FIRST ROBOTICS!!!!!
Work Session Starting at 9AM until ??
NO WORK SESSION - STUDENTS AND MENTORS INVOLVED IN THE “ROBO-SCRIMMAGE” REPORT TO SCHOOL AT 6:30AM!!!
Work Session Starting at 9AM until ??
A number of students still have not submitted their shirt order forms. Mr. DePrince needs to place the shirt order to be able to get them in on time for the first competition! Please contact him with any questions!!!!!
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Magnolia Public School Visits for STEM Workshop
on a engineering problem using VEX kits.
Cole B. works assists students with their project as Magnolia
Principal Ralph Johnson looks on.
Friday, February 6, 2015
Update #5
Prototype is done. The new chassis is being built and on track for completion this weekend! Look for a video of the latest testing on the blog.
(ALL WORK SESSIONS IN BUILDING #5)
Work Session Starting at 9AM until ?? We will be hosting some visitors tomorrow to tour our program and spread the word of our team!
Work Session Starting at 9AM until ??
You should have received the shirt order form in the mail this past week. REMINDER SHIRT ORDER FORMS ARE DUE ON FEB 10!!!! PLEASE BE SURE TO GET THESE BACK TO MR DEPRINCE! ATTACHED IS A COPY YOU CAN PRINT OUT. Students can bring them to Mr. DePrince on Saturday if they are able.
Sunday, February 1, 2015
STEM Presentation at Berlin Community School
Mr. DePrince, Mrs. Golt, and several FIRST students were invited to Berlin Community School to present about STEM Education Programs that CCTS provides and FIRST Robotics. Students talked about the Pre-Engineering and Medical Arts Academies using the FIRST Robotics program as the vehicle. The 7th and 8th grade students were very impressed with the presentation in addition to their teacher Mr. Hill. Our FIRST students represented the school district very well. Here are some pictures from the presentation:
Designer Handbag Bingo is a Success!!!
Saturday, January 31, 2015
2015 Week #4 Update
well with the robot's design and build! The prototype robot is functioning well and we are now building the official "Rocky the Robot" 2015
(ALL WORK SESSIONS IN BUILDING #5)
Work Session Starting at 9AM until ??
Work Session Starting at 9AM until ??
Look for a letter to come home regarding team shirt orders. All information and deadlines will be included in the mailing!
Monday, January 26, 2015
Bingo Update
We are planning to meet at the Magnolia Rec Center (625 Brooke Ave) on Saturday the 31st at 10 to set up—the Rec center is at the crossroad of Albertson and Brooke ave’s. If you are coming down Evesham Rd from the White Horse Pike, Albertson Ave is the 3rd right after the railroad tracks.
Basket #
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Title
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Brief Description
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1
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Ice cream sundae
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Ice Cream maker and sundae supplies
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2
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BJ’s wholesale club
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Membership to BJ’s and shopping bags
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3
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Avon
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4
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Classic Cake
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5
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Night out
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Tickets to the Black box theatre and gift certificate for
dinner
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6
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Color Me Mine
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Gift Card to Color Me Mine and art supplies
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7
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Knot Fade Away
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Massage
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8
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31 Bag
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Large tote and flat iron cover
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9
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Traveler
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Includes travel size supplies for a quick night away
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10
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Pinsetters
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2hour Bowling Party for up to 10 people
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11
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Mary Kay
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Includes a $75 gift certificate
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12
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Hair Care
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13
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Beach Bag
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Supplies you need for a day at the beach, just add the
sunshine
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14
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Girl Scouts
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Girl Scout Cookie basket
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15
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Flyers
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Authentic signed puck and T-shirt
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16
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Coffee Time
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Kuerig Coffee maker and K-Cup holder
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17
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Lottery Tree
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Lottery Tickets
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18
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Baskets
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Collection of handwoven baskets
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19
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Manicure
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Supplies for hands and nails
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20
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Girls night in
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Snuggly, chick flick and a slushy maker
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21
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3-D Mascara
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22
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Computer Monitor
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23
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Wine Basket
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3 different bottles of Moscato
(Must be 21 to win)
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24
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Omaha Steak and Grill
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(Must be 21 to win)
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