September Newsletter: Volume 15

September 30, 2024

In this issue . . . We list our Fall Programs, describe our sponsor visit to Franklin Savings Bank, and share our new Snack Bar area!

Fall Programs

FIRST Lego League - Squires of Katahdin

On Tuesday, August 6th, at noon, FIRST Introduced the game for 2024-2025.

In SUBMERGED, your students (5th - 8th grade) will use creative thinking and LEGO® technology to explore the layers of the ocean and bring their learnings and ideas to the surface as they “sea” into the future. Watch this video for more details and see this year's Challenge Set and Robot Game.

The team is meeting now. They are busy figuring out how they want to play the game and what they need to create for robot and mechanisms. If you have a student who is interested, please contact us at info@mainestreamplace.org

FIRST Robotics Competition - Knights of Katahdin

This year's game is called Reefscape. All the game rules will be announced on the first Saturday in January.

Our Knights (High School age group) team have started meeting for pre-competition season learning. They are using SolidWorks design software to build a new battery holding box. They are also working on fundraising and outreach activities this fall. 

For more information, please contact us at info@mainestreamplace.org

Sponsor Recognition

Franklin Savings Bank has given us $7500 over the last 2 years to help fund our programs. We went to visit them and provide them with wall plaques to show our appreciation. Thank you so much!!

Does your company have a giving program? If so, please contact us, at info@mainestreamplace.org so we can share our Sponsor Information packet or . Thanks!!

PROGRAM NEEDS

How can YOU make a difference at MSPI?

Financial contributions toward program needs like competition fees, parts and materials, utilities, and insurance are always needed and appreciated!

We are happy to announce, we have a Snack Bar area now.

The WISH LIST items below would be put to good use, and could be new or gently used:

The Snack Bar could still use:

• Keurig Coffee Maker (the one in this picture is borrowed)

• Snacks for teenagers!

Other things we need:

• Paper towels (for snack bar and bathroom)

• Vlogging Camera so we can take better pictures and video footage, example linked HERE

• Heat Press for ironing logos on our team shirts and hoodies, our favorite is HERE

• Laser Safety Glasses for Glowforge viewing linked HERE

• Laminator

• Markers for Glass White Board, linked HERE

• Composition Notebooks, linked HERE

• Sublimation Printer and supplies This would allow us to make multi-color iron-ons that meld to the shirt material and a bunch of other items like mugs, water bottles, can cozies, etc.

You can also donate the proceeds from your RETURNABLES (Bottles + Cans) to Maine STREAM Place, by visiting Ron’s Redemption in Farmington (144 Franklin Avenue)

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