Club Chair/s: Lesley Tay-Chung

Chair contact info

 

This club targets the First Lego League (FLL) Challenge Competition in the beginning of December (Competition date TBA - potential date is Dec 6/7/13/14). Students will work in teams of 6 to:

  • Work on an Innovation Project - research the problem question; propose a solution; create an engaging presentation describing their solution and how it solves the problem.
  • Design, Build and Code a Spike Prime robot for the robot game, present their robot design process.
  • Practice the Core Values of FLL and create a presentation that demonstrates how this was done during the season.

First Lego League Info

This is a fast-paced competition club, and requires commitment both during club hours, and also outside at home. There will be take home assignments that must be completed. Teams that are fortunate to make it to the next competition in Jan and/or Feb typically dedicate their time only to FLL from Sep - Feb.

If you are not familiar with FLL, please check out the various youtube channels and info. If you and your student do not have the bandwidth for the commitment, the spring exploratory club may be a better fit

 

Spring Session Registration

We are happy to announce Tyee Robotics Spring session.
The session starts 4/27 and will be on some Mondays, and every Tuesday 4 - 6pm in Mr. Burke's classroom, Room 1304 in Tyee Middle School. 

Duration : Mon April 27, June 1, June 8; Tues April 28 – June 9 (8 sessions total; no class 5/19, 5/26)
Time : Tues 4 - 6 pm
Location: Tyee Classroom 1304
Entrance: Behind Tyee School, directly in the classroom.
 
The session will be focused on ensuring students understand the basics of Robot Design, coding and completing a few missions from this year's FLL competition.
These sessions will be led by experienced high school coaches from the Newport Rocketry Group. 
These classes are strictly for students only, parents are welcome to drop off and pick up kids, but not stay in the classroom during the class. We want to give students and coaches the environment to completely focus on the goals during class.
 
Enrollment is open to Tyee students who have not previously participated in the Tyee Robotics club or spring session. Students who applied but did not get into the Tyee fall Robotics club will be given priority registration to the Spring session if they choose to accept it.
 

Open: Wednesday, April 22 at 5pm PDT

Closes: Open until spots are filled up - (deadline extended).

Lottery was not conducted as we had less than 24 students enroll as of Apr 25 11:59pm, the payment link will be open to all. (Previously:A Lottery via zoom will be conducted to choose the students. It will be recorded and the link to the zoom meeting will be placed here. Fees will be payable on Sunday April 26.)

Registration Link: Spring Session Registration Link

Club Fee: $70 per student, non-refundable

* PTSA Membership required prior to registration, please renew here if you haven't done so already.

 

 

Parent Information Night

Time:  Monday, September 15 at 6pm PDT

Location:  Tyee Room 1304

Students and Parents are encouraged to attend. Past members should also attend to understand the new club rules and changes. Club chair will be there to introduce club activities and logistics. Applications will be open after the Parent Information Night. 

Parent Info Night Slides

 

Registration

This year the registration process will be different to provide more equitable chances for students to apply. Please be patient as we work out these new processes.

Application Forms will be available for students and parents to fill in and sign. This will be available either at the Info Night or online below. 

Completed application forms must be hand-delivered to Mr. Burke during his tutorial. The deadline is Thurs Sep 18 4:00 pm. The club is limited to 24 students overall including some returning members. There are a limited number of spots available each year because the club involves hands-on engineering, strict safety requirements and competition-level projects. To ensure that students have a meaningful and safe experience, we are using the following PTSA board approved selection process.

All fully completed applications will be entered into a lottery, which will be conducted by Mr. Burke, the coaches, and a board member on Friday, September 19th, at 5pm. Only students who submit a completed form (including student form and parent form) will be eligible for the lottery. 

Club acceptance notifications, along with a payment link, will be emailed on Friday Sep 19 at 8pm. Payment must be completed by Sunday Sep 21 at 5pm otherwise we will assume your student is no longer interested and we will offer the spot to the next waitlisted person picked via lottery. No exceptions will be made.

Application Deadline: Thursday, Sep 18 4:00 pm Mr. Burke's Room (1304)

Completed Application Dropoff: In-person to Mr. Burke in room 1304

Application Download Link: 25-26 Application Form

Club fee: $300 per student, non-refundable

  • The initial club fee of $300 covers only up to the first FLL qualifier in December. If the team advances to the next level, an additional fee applies (same as other clubs/sports).
  • Attendance is mandatory. We will start with 2 days a week (Tue/Thurs 4 - 6 pm) and add a 3rd day (Sat morning - time TBD likely 9 - 11am) Oct/Nov - Dec.
  • We are looking for committed students who are interested in FLL robotics - no prior experience is necessary, just a passion for learning and doing. Being able to meet the attendance requirements is a prerequisite. Any misbehavior, absence without prior notification, not completing assigned homework, lack of participation in club activities will count as a strike. Accumulating 4 strikes throughout the year will result in removal from the club.
  • All parents are expected to volunteer, each team requires 2 parent coaches who will also attend the meetings. Parents must also ensure that students complete their required homework. Parents must not complete or do any of the work for their students.
  • All parents are expected to sign up to bring snacks and drinks for the entire club. A SignupGenius form will be circulated once club members are decided.
  • Parents are expected to drop off and pick up students on time during meetings and competition/s.

 

* PTSA Membership required prior to registration, please renew here if you haven't done so already.

 

Robotics Club Schedule

Club start date: September 23, 2025  

Club meet:  Tuesdays & Thursdays 4 - 6 pm, Saturdays (time TBD likely 9 - 11am from Oct/Nov - Dec)

Where: In person at Tyee Middle School, Room 1304
 
FLL Competition Date: December 6 / 7/ 13/ 14, 2025 (you must be able to attend)

 

Archive: 2024-2025 Robotics Club