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 5/6/12/13). Students will work in teams of 6-8 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

Parent Information Night

Time:  Monday, September 14 at 5pm PDT  via Zoom 

Zoom link: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82426735796?pwd=VbVCVOD8KG1BrGDjRoELybxiYJjKtY.1
 
Meeting ID: 824 2673 5796
Passcode: 361354

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

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 and signed application forms must be HAND delivered to Mr. Burke no later than Thursday, September 17, by 4PM. Email delivery will NOT be accepted. Late delivery will NOT be accepted. 

All fully completed and signed applications will be entered into a lottery, which will take place at 5PM, Thursday, September 17, and be witnessed and conducted by third party, likely random-selected Tyee teachers or staff other than Mr. Burke. Mr. Burke along with the coaches, club chair, and the board may join the process. Only students who submit a completed & signed form will be eligible for the lottery.

Club acceptance notifications, along with a payment link, will be sent via email on Friday, September 18, by 10:00 PM. Payment must be completed by Saturday Sep 19 at 11:59 pm otherwise we will assume your student is no longer interested and we will offer the spot to the next wait-listed person picked via lottery. No exceptions will be made.

Completed Application Deadline: Thursday, Sep 17th 4:00 pm

Drop-off: In-person to Mr. Burke in Room 1304

Application Download Link: Application Form

Application Process and Selection: Application Process and Selection 

Club fee: $310 per student, non-refundable

Due date/time for payment: September 19th, 2026, by 11:59PM. 

• The initial club fee 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 (Mon/Thurs 4 - 6 pm) and add a 3rd day (Sat morning - 9 - 11am) from Oct 10 until 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 to help with classroom management and ensuring teams are on task. A signupgenius form will be circulated. 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 21, 2026  

Club meet:  Mondays & Thursdays 4 - 6 pm, Saturdays 9 - 11 am from Oct 10 until Dec

Archive: 2025-2026 Robotics Club