Here is a checklist of items to take care of in the next few weeks before and during team meetings...

Veteran Team Managers - feel free to add, change, or delete!!  Or just add comments below.

1. Notify parents of team membership - please do this ASAP!!
2. Create an email notification list - email works well for keeping in touch with parents
3. Attend training - next one on January 9th at South High School
4. Hold a parent meeting to discuss:
   1. Meeting dates, times, location
   2. Tournament date:  March 20, 2010 at Eagle Crest High School - plan on ALL DAY!!
   3. Behavior expectations
   4. Attendance
   5. Snack schedule
   6. Materials purchasing
   7. Storage of props and sets (NOT at school!!)
   8. Discuss challenge(s)
5. Secure a meeting site
   1. Contact classroom teachers first then check with Mr. Long
   2. 15 teams all competing for classroom space - good luck!
   3. Use your own home or parent's homes if needed - set up a schedule and alternate
   4. Please update the team info page with all information
6. Hold your first meeting with kids
   1. Establish ground rules FIRST
   2. Engage in team-building activities
   3. Discuss the challenge
   4. Come up with a team name
   5. Develop a game plan and timeline