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You shop- Amazon gives

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Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8 and we want to remind our supporters to sign up and shop at smile.amazon.com…  When you do, Amazon will donate a percent to First State Robotics. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know… same products, prices, service.

Your donations will go to support activities, such as our FLL Rookie Team Sponsorship Program which helps new FIRST LEGO League teams in Delaware get up and running.

  • Sign up is simple. Use the link below to be directed to great Mother’s Day gift ideas in support of First State Robotics.
  • Share the link with friends and family. Every dollar helps!

AmazonSmile Mother’s Day Link: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/charity/homepage.html?orig=%2Fgp%2Fbrowse.html%3Fnode%3D502659011&ein=20-0613902

Amazon Smiles

Thank you for helping to support our amazing kids and dedicated volunteers!

Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to First State Robotics Incorporated whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.

 

Robotics summer camps at Delaware State

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Summer time is STEM time at Delaware State University. Sessions begin in June and offer something for students of all ages. 

Topics include aviation, robotics, physics, engineering, computers and more! 

Sign up quickly– there are only 12 spots for each session.

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High scores and quality award to MOE FRC

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MOE FRC had a great showing at Mid-Atlantic Robotics Seneca regional competition as part of the over-all winning alliance this past weekend. Some team highlights:

  • ended qualification rounds ranked 2nd out of 38 teams
  • were part of an alliance that had the highest score in the qualifications (116, match 70)
  • were the first pick for alliance selection by the number one seed (Team Nemesis – 2590)
  • were undefeated in eliminations going into finals
  • won first finals match, barely lost second, and won third by putting up the highest score in the MAR District competitions so far (179 points – with four district events completed)
  • were recognized with the Motorola Quality Award for bot that did everything and did it well

Team leader, John Larock, credits the team spirit and determination reflected in the high school student members, as well as  their mentors and supporters. Look for more info, highlight video, and photos  at MOE website here.

The team will compete next on April 2-3  in Mid Atlantic Robotics (MAR) Westtown District Event which is free and open to the public.