On Saturday, November 13, 2010, we are pleased to announce that the Smithsonian Institute will host a Jr.FLL Exposition from 2:30 pm until 5pm. We will accommodate up to ten teams. Open spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. The registration fee for Jr.FLL teams will only be $30. Date: Saturday, November 13, 2010 Time: 2:15 p.m. (team check-in starts) - 5:00 p.m. (approximate) Location: Smithsonian's Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive, SW Washington, D.C. Metro Station: Smithsonian (Mall exit) Spectator fees: None. Smithsonian Museums are free and open to the public starting at 10 am. Parking fees: Parking in downtown DC is challenging. Recommend Metro or dropping team and equipment with another team adult at the Jefferson Street entrance - then park and return. In order to RSVP, please send the following information to Denise Lewis [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Team Number: Team Name: City, State: Coach Name: Coach Email: Coach Cell: Power needs (power strip, extension cord): Schedule (approximate): 1:45 - 2:15 Jr.FLL Reviewer Training 2:15 - 2:30 Jr.FLL Teams Arrive, Check in at Registration and set up their Show Me Posters and 15"x15" LEGO models (look for your team Number, each team will share a table with another team) 2:30 - 2:40 Mandatory Coach's Meeting at Trophy Table (one coach per team) 2:40 The JrFLL Expo Officially Opens to the Public 2:40 - 3:30 Jr.FLL Reviewers Visit Teams, Team Flag/Coloring Activity 3:30 - 3:55 Jr.FLL Reviewers Select Special Awards, Team Flag/Coloring Activity 3:55 Jr.FLL Teams line-up to prepare for Parade of Teams and High Fives Ceremony 4:00 Parade of Teams, High Fives Ceremony (followed by FLL Awards Ceremony) At conclusion of ceremony, take down JrFLL displays and clean up Food, Lunch, Snacks, Coolers: A food concession will NOT be available at the tournament. Teams may bring their own lunches, snacks. There are a number of street vendors in the immediate area but no food is sold in the building. Food is not allowed near Show Me Posters and LEGO models. FIRST Consent/Release Form: At registration, coaches must submit a completed consent form for each team member (signed by a parent or guardian), mentor and coach. Team members will not be allowed to participate without these forms. Forms are available at www.vadcfll.org<http://www.vadcfll.org> > Tournaments Team Registration Fee: The Jr.FLL Expo fee will be $30.00. Only cash, checks or purchase orders will be accepted (checks are preferred). Please make checks payable to "Virginia/DC FIRST LEGO League" and be sure to write your Jr.FLL team number(s) on your check. What to Bring: * LEGO Model and extra batteries for your motor (if using WeDo, bring laptop and power strip) * Show Me Poster * Items to trade with other teams such as pins, buttons, etc. (optional - NO CANDY OR STICKERS PLEASE!) * Gracious Professionalism Rules and Reminders: Don't bring valuable personal items. Store coats, etc. under your team table. Please let me know if you all have any questions or concerns or need clarification on anything listed here. I will be sending an additional update to registered participants when we get closer to the event and details have been worked out with the site. Thanks, and I hope to see you on the 13th! GO TEAMS! Take care, Denise M. Lewis FIRST Assistant Regional Director - District of Columbia For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Phone: 301-814-0331 Website: http://www.dc-first.org/ Dream it. Design it. Build it. ______________________________________________________________ To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, follow the instructions at: https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcjrfll-l.html