Update Sep 16 – Great Start

Dear Falkon Academy Parents and Guardians,

We hope you’re doing well. We’re eager to share some updates from our robotics programs, which have kicked off with a wonderful sense of enthusiasm and dedication.

1) Progress from Our Competitive Teams: Our competitive teams are making significant strides in their preparations. Here’s what they’ve been up to:

• VEX IQ Teams: These students have already built their Claw Bots and are actively practicing on the field. Their commitment is truly commendable.
• VEX V5 Teams: Our VEX V5 teams are experimenting with different robot designs to tackle upcoming challenges. One team is exploring tank tread wheels, while another is testing an Omni wheel design with a Flex wheel in the middle. We’ve ordered various parts to support their efforts.

2) VEX IQ Recreational Program: Our students in the VEX IQ Recreational Program are diving into the basics of robotics components. Their achievements so far include:

• Gear Train Exploration: Some teams are delving into gear trains, exploring the balance between speed and torque.
• Engineering Design Challenges: Others are tackling engineering design challenges, building pulley and pendulum systems to maximize the distance a car can travel. Their creativity shines brightly.

3) Save the Dates – Competition Schedule: We’re excited to share the competition dates for our competitive teams:

• VEX IQ Competition Date (Middle School Team): Davis, CA – November 5, 2023
• VEX V5 Competition Date (Middle School Team): Roseville, CA – November 5, 2023
• VEX V5 Competition Date (High School Team): Roseville, CA – November 4, 2023

These events are excellent opportunities to support our teams and witness their hard work pay off.

4) Upcoming Competitions: As usual, we’re planning to host our own robotics competitions. We’ll share the schedule for these events in the coming weeks. It’s a wonderful platform for our students to showcase their skills.

4) Stay Connected on Facebook: Follow us on Facebook for the latest updates and photos from our programs. Please visit our Facebook page and give us a “like” at www.facebook.com/falkonacademy.

If you have any concerns or preferences regarding your child’s inclusion in photographs during our programs, please don’t hesitate to email us at falkonacademy@gmail.com. Your child’s privacy is important to us, and we will ensure your wishes are respected.

We are proud of the dedication and progress our students are demonstrating. Their commitment to STEM education is truly inspiring.

If you have any questions or need information about your child’s program or upcoming events, please feel free to reach out. We value your support and look forward to celebrating our students’ successes together.

Thank you for being part of the Falkon Academy community.