6th Graders have begun learning how to program

 6th graders have begun learning how to program using Tynker. Each chapter provides instruction for the students to learn new ideas and concepts. At the end of each chapter the student will be quizzed. 

Good learning to all. Enjoy. 

8th Grade - Congrats to the Robotic Olympics Winners

 To the 8th Graders

Congrats to the medals winners: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. 

Gold Winners

Silver Winners

Bronze Winner

Update - 3/17/26 15:51:16

6th Grade - Programming using Tynker

 6th graders have begun learning how to program using Tynker. Each chapter provides instruction for the students to learn new ideas and concepts. At the end of each chapter the student will be quizzed. 

Good learning to all. Enjoy. 

 

8th Grade - Congratulations to the Robotics Sumo Competition

 Congratulation to Team...

RICE and BEANS

The winner from the first half of the year had to wait until the second half determined their winner. Then it was the best of 5 matches to determine the overall winner. Which they did in 2 straight wins, lost one and then another win to end 3-1.

Congrats!!!! Job Well Done. 

8th Grade - Sumo Competition will occur next week.

 To all 8th Grade students

As you can see from the pictures showing only some of the qualified robots, teams are ready for next weeks Sumo Competition. Good Luck to all. 

6th grade - Learning how to program using Tynker has begun.

 

To all 6th graders in sections 6-15 through 6-18

In the next few classes we will be getting all the students logged into their accounts and start the process of learning Computer Science. Or as some would say, learning how to program. 

Good learning and have some fun.

6th Grade - Introduction to Programming with Tynker

 

To all 6th graders in sections 11-14  

Be sure to make use of Tynker.com to help learn the basics of programming. We are quickly approaching Thanksgiving so make good use of your time. Also keep in mind we will only have a limited time after we return from Christmas Break so use your time wisely and get help when you need it. 

6th Graders - Introduction to Programming with Tynker.com

  To all 6th graders in sections 11-14  

Be sure to make use of Tynker.com to help learn the basics of programming. There will only be a limited time after we return from Christmas Break so use your time wisely and get help when you need it. 

8th grade - Introduction to Robotics

 8th grade - Introduction to Robotics

The first class of 8th Grade student have completed the Binary worksheets and are now working on Robotics Projects. The remaining 8th grade classes will be finishing very soon and will also be moving onto Robotics

The students will first build their starting robot then start in on the "Driving Test" by completing all four objectives. 

1. 5-3-4

2. Parallel Parking

3. Block Push (Called the O'Brian)

4. Slalom Course 

If any student(s) has not completed their project(s) please see Mr. Falcon to obtain any extra help they may request and/or to make up any work. 

8th grade - Winners of the Sumo Competition!!!!!

 Congratulations to the team of .....Guff123

They won by beating  Team Roomba in a very close best of 7 match 4-3. 

8th Grade Sumo Robotics Competition Schedules

 We are happy to announce the Round Robin Schedules for the second half of the year are set up and ready to be played. Next week teams will have their robot inspected in order to qualify for the competition. Reminder of the most important requirements: 

1. Robots may not move or expand for the first 5 seconds of all matches. 

2. Robots must fit in the 8"x 7" box and not expand until after the 5 seconds.

3. Robots must have their cables routing internally to protect them. 

4. All sensor must be protected from contact except the button which requires contact. 

 8-15 Sumo Competition Schedule Schedule

8-16 Sumo Competition Schedule Schedule

8-17 Sumo Competition Schedule Schedule

8-18 Sumo Competition Schedule Schedule

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Best of luck to all teams, may the best Bot win!!!!

8th grade Lego Mindstorm Sumo Sectional Winners

 The following teams should be congratulated for a job well done winning their class sections. Below you can see the Tournament Schedule for the sectional finals. Pictures of each winner is also below.  

Sectional Finals Round Robin listing

8 - 11

8 - 12 

8 - 13

8 - 14

8th Grade - Lego Mindstorm Sumo competition live updates

 To everyone interested in watching the Sumo competition live:

The following links will be updated as the competitions occur. Each class will have their own Ranking Table and the Round Match Ups link. 

8-11

8-11 Ranking Table

Round Match Ups

8-12

8-12 Ranking Table

Round Match Ups

8-13

8-13 Ranking Table

Round Match Ups

8-14

8-14 Ranking Table

Round Match Ups

As classes are set up this post will be updated along with announcing the actual dates for competition. Stay Tuned. 

6th Grade - Introduction to Programming with Tynker.com

 To all 6th graders in sections 11 to 14 the programming projects have begun. They will make use of Tynker.com to help you learning the basics of programming. 

Sumo Competition Winners

 Today's competition allowed many different configurations which allowed the students to see how the different design had their own pros and cons. 

In First Place Team Eric  

Team Eric's strategy was to play it safe but then push the opponent around using their positional advantage. 

In Second Place Team Matt

Team Matt's strategy was one of aggression but also pausing before going for the win to make sure. 

In Third Place Team Ruby

Team Ruby's strategy was "Hug the Edge" then attack if you find the opponent. 

8th Grade Sumo competitions have begun.

One of the first battles we got to enjoy.  

Second quarter has begun - New Lessons have started

 To all grades sections 1 through 4

The 6th grade classes have started learning how to program using Tynker. This is a web based program so as long as they have internet access the students can continue to enjoy learning. 

The 7th grade classes have started on the transportation project called Designing a CO2 car. They'll be making use of the design process learned in the previous assignment while using supplies from Pitsco. 

The 8th grade classes have started on the next steps to improving their understanding of how Robotics and programming are interconnected.  

4th Quarter Assignment

 To all of Mr. Falcon's students

For the 4th quarter all students will be working on Tynker Programming 301. As you complete the lessons be sure to take the quizzes or you will not receive credit for that lesson. 

Once report cards are sent out we will begin transferring grades from Tynker into Aspen for the 4th quarter.  

  

Welcome back everyone - WE ARE READY FOR HYBRID!!!

 To: All students and families

From: Mr. Falcon and Mr. Medeiros

Both of us have been working very hard preparing for the new hybrid learning setup and we can't wait to begin. Next week we finally get to meet our brand new 6th Grade class and reveal the projects we have planned for them. To start, we are rolling out a brand new program called Tynker.com to support our computer science learning initiatives.

    The following week both the 7th and 8th grade students will return and from there all the preparation and new ideas we have will be presented. Some of the 7th and 8th grade students have already been signed up for Tynker and are currently working through an introductory lesson. 

Stay tuned for more updates. 

Engineering and Technology Dept. 

 

special thanks to https://healthtechnology.stonybrookmedicine.edu/programs/clinical/about/announcements for their great Hybrid graphic. 

 

Grade 8 - Micro:BIT programming is underway.

To all 8th Grade students in Section 5,6,7,8

The Micro:Bit programming projects are underway. All students should be using their knowledge from the Screen Capture project to collect their completed challenges for grading within a googleDOC.

If you have any questions or feel that you need extra help be sure to sign up for Raider