What is needed for your child to participate in LEGO Club at Francis Parker?
Students in grades SK through second grade are invited to build with us on Wednesday afternoons in Mrs. Imbimbo’s science lab.
We were the fortunate recipients of a generous donation of funds to purchase Lego's and LEGO We-Do software that enables builders to automatize their creations with motors, sounds and more.
Our program at Parker is based on the Jr. First Lego League, which is a volunteer program. I am happy to offer my guidance as a teacher for our JR. LANCER-BOTS, however a successful program can only happen with parent help.
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday, March 20 Parent Information Meeting.
- Every Wednesday April 3 through May 22 LEGO Club meetings. Build and play "The Soccer Game" LEGO challenge.
- April brings the sign up for next season's Jr. FLL challenge, "Nature's Fury".
Budget needs, what will it cost for my child to participate?
- Team registration costs
- Jr. FLL Expo at Legoland. $20 per team member, $27 per coach and guest. Passes are not accepted for team members and coaches. All must be registered by December 1 to reserve a favorable time slot.
- Team t-shirts, poster materials.
- Snacks
- More We-do kits and computers?
1or 2 parent coaches needed for each 4-6 kids.
- Coaches will be trained in the LEGO We-Do kit.
- Coaches will be supplied with plans to help the children build LEGOS to solve the challenge posed by Jr. First LEGO League.
- Can anyone coach? Yes! Coaches guide the team through the season by facilitating discussion and encouraging problem solving. No technical background is required to be a coach, just a willingness to learn with the children. The coach is the main point of contact and is responsible for disseminating all information to the team.
Behind the scenes jobs.
- Ordering
- LEGO Organization. Sort LEGOS according to parts. This can be done on a flexible schedule. This is one of my favorite jobs and can be so soothing I wouldn’t hear my students come in for their science class!
- Organization of contacts for of kids and parents. .
- Scheduling events; field trips, LEGOLAND expo, WARLords visits.
- Snack organization for Wednesday meetings.
- Photographers who will share photos or even yet, post them to our blog.
- Research helpers. Our young students need guidance to research a few relevant facts about the mission.
- Organization of team wear for events; t-shirts, hats, or buttons.
Contact Roberta Imbimbo if you would like to help us.
rimbimbo@francisparker.org (619) 298-9110 ext.6248
