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MWMWOdyssey 2013-14Odyssey 2013-14

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Debra GarlingDebra Garling, , OdysseyOdyssey Coordinator Coordinator

460-6700 ext. 6764 460-6700 ext. 6764 [email protected]@mw.k12.ny.us

What is Odyssey of the Mind (OOTM)?

WORLD CHAMPIONSWORLD CHAMPIONS

YEAR LOCATION MW SCHOOL PLACED1995 Tennessee High School 12th 1996 Iowa North Main 3rd

High School 20th1999 Tennessee North Main 4th2001 Maryland Middle School (Team A) 1st

Middle School (Team B) 2nd2005 Colorado High School 7th2006 Iowa High School 3rd2008 Maryland North Main 10th

High School 2nd2009 Iowa North Main 2nd

High School 11th2010 Michigan High School 4th 2011 Maryland High School 9th

Middle School 15th High School 31st

2012 Iowa High School 8th Middle School (Team A) 8th North Main 16th Middle School (Team B) 16th Central Valley 20th

2013 Michigan High School 1st

COACHESCOACHESHS: HS: Joann & Jessica Mazzola Joann & Jessica Mazzola

Donna WetzsteinDonna Wetzstein

MS: MS: Maryann Shirley / Joanne McInerney Maryann Shirley / Joanne McInerney Stacy LevineStacy Levine

CV:CV: Lauren Phillips / Dianne D’ErricoLauren Phillips / Dianne D’Errico

NM:NM: Kathy Doherty Kathy Doherty

PT:PT: Liz Pesce & Tracie Foster Liz Pesce & Tracie Foster Laurie LapidusLaurie Lapidus


PAPERWORKPAPERWORK

Permission Slip Permission Slip (Regionals)(Regionals)

ContractsContracts - OMers- OMers- Parents- Parents

T-Shirt OrdersT-Shirt Orders - Practice- Practice- Supporter- Supporter

What is Divergent Thinking?

What is What is Odyssey of the Mind (OotM)?Odyssey of the Mind (OotM)?

International Creative Problem-Solving ProgramInternational Creative Problem-Solving Program

Based upon idea that creativity is a skill that can beBased upon idea that creativity is a skill that can be taught and further developed w/practice taught and further developed w/practice

Team-effort, based loosely upon a sports modelTeam-effort, based loosely upon a sports model

Develops real-life communication and brainstorming Develops real-life communication and brainstorming skills, and rewards creativity in the solution of complex skills, and rewards creativity in the solution of complex problemsproblems


History of History of Odyssey of the MindOdyssey of the Mind

Dr. C. Samuel Micklus (Dr. Sam)Dr. C. Samuel Micklus (Dr. Sam)

His college program expanded to His college program expanded to

NJ High Schools NJ High Schools 1978-19791978-1979 OotM OotM began began

History of Odyssey of the Mind

Long-TermLong-Term Style Style Spontaneous Spontaneous

The Three Components of The Three Components of OOTMOOTM

200 Points200 Points• Specific RulesSpecific Rules• Open-EndedOpen-Ended• All Solutions Presented All Solutions Presented in Skit Form (8-min) in Skit Form (8-min)

100 Points100 Points• On the Spot• Anything Goes• 3 Types

- Verbal- Hands on- Hybrid

50 Points50 Points• Elaboration of Long-TermElaboration of Long-Term• Pizzaz, Sparkle, PolishPizzaz, Sparkle, Polish• Team Chosen ElementsTeam Chosen Elements

Long-Term + Style + Spontaneous = Total ScoreLong-Term + Style + Spontaneous = Total ScoreRaw Scores are “Adjusted” so the team with highest raw score (for each component) receives the full Raw Scores are “Adjusted” so the team with highest raw score (for each component) receives the full possible score (200, 100, or 50 pts for the three components). Other team scores adjusted proportionallypossible score (200, 100, or 50 pts for the three components). Other team scores adjusted proportionally

The Three Components of OOTM

Six new problems released each year Six new problems released each year

Vehicle Vehicle –– Problem 1 Problem 1 TechnicalTechnical – – Problem 2Problem 2Classics Classics – – Problem 3Problem 3Structure Structure – – Problem 4Problem 4TheatricalTheatrical – – Problem 5Problem 5PrimaryPrimary –– Demonstration OnlyDemonstration Only

Cost limit to each problem (usually ~$125-145)Cost limit to each problem (usually ~$125-145)

The Long-Term ProblemsThe Long-Term ProblemsThe Long-Term Problems

Teams design/build/drive a vehicle that will travel a Teams design/build/drive a vehicle that will travel a course where a student driver attempts to complete course where a student driver attempts to complete tasks in order to pass a driver’s test. Vehicle will travel tasks in order to pass a driver’s test. Vehicle will travel using one propulsion system and then travel in reverse using one propulsion system and then travel in reverse using a different propulsion system. Vehicle will using a different propulsion system. Vehicle will encounter a directional signal and have a Global encounter a directional signal and have a Global Positioning System (GPS) that talks to the driver. Team Positioning System (GPS) that talks to the driver. Team will create a theme for presentation that incorporates will create a theme for presentation that incorporates vehicle, a driver’s test, a student, and the talking GPS. vehicle, a driver’s test, a student, and the talking GPS.

Cost limit: $145 USD.Cost limit: $145 USD.

Cost limit to each problem (usually ~$125-145)Cost limit to each problem (usually ~$125-145)

#1: Vehicle: Driver’s Test#1: Vehicle: Driver’s TestThe Long-Term Problems

Teams create/present an original performance Teams create/present an original performance that includes a "pop-up-style" not-so-haunted that includes a "pop-up-style" not-so-haunted "house" where 4 special effects take place. The "house" where 4 special effects take place. The intent of the special effects will be to scare others, intent of the special effects will be to scare others, but they will produce a different result instead. but they will produce a different result instead. Performance will include at least one character Performance will include at least one character that experiences the special effects and a that experiences the special effects and a narrator who relays the experiences to the narrator who relays the experiences to the audience. It will also include a surprise ending. audience. It will also include a surprise ending. Special effects will be scored for originality and Special effects will be scored for originality and engineering. engineering. Cost limit: $145 USD. Cost limit: $145 USD.

#2: Technical: The Not-So-Haunted House#2: Technical: The Not-So-Haunted HouseThe Long-Term Problems

Teams re-create a King's Court from history & make Teams re-create a King's Court from history & make their own Royal Court set in an original kingdom at a their own Royal Court set in an original kingdom at a different time /place. Historic Court will issue a decree different time /place. Historic Court will issue a decree that fits in with its history, while the team-created Royal that fits in with its history, while the team-created Royal Court will issue a decree that changes an everyday Court will issue a decree that changes an everyday behavior for the people in kingdom. Historic court will be behavior for the people in kingdom. Historic court will be composed as team wishes, but original Royal Court will composed as team wishes, but original Royal Court will be made up of a leader, a minstrel that performs a song be made up of a leader, a minstrel that performs a song while playing a team-created instrument, and a jester while playing a team-created instrument, and a jester that makes fun of the leader. Performance will include that makes fun of the leader. Performance will include puppets and a puppets and a Peoplet Peoplet (person portrayed as puppet), (person portrayed as puppet), and will be and will be scored for humor. scored for humor.

Cost limit: $125 USD.Cost limit: $125 USD.

#3: Classics: It’s How We Rule#3: Classics: It’s How We RuleThe Long-Term Problems

Teams design/build a structure made up of separate Teams design/build a structure made up of separate components stacked on top of one another. Structure components stacked on top of one another. Structure components will be made of only balsa wood and glue, components will be made of only balsa wood and glue, and will be tested by balancing and supporting weights and will be tested by balancing and supporting weights after they are stacked. Teams will be scored for the after they are stacked. Teams will be scored for the number of components they use in their final structure. number of components they use in their final structure. Before they are stacked, the separate components will Before they are stacked, the separate components will be integrated into an artistic representation of Earth. be integrated into an artistic representation of Earth. Team will include the stacking of the components, Team will include the stacking of the components, placement of the weights, and Earth into the theme of its placement of the weights, and Earth into the theme of its performance. performance.

Cost limit: $145 USD. Cost limit: $145 USD.

#4: Structure: The Stackable Structure#4: Structure: The Stackable StructureThe Long-Term Problems

Teams create/present an original performance about a Teams create/present an original performance about a community that feels threatened by something in a community that feels threatened by something in a location it has never visited. Community townspeople location it has never visited. Community townspeople will use a creative method to select one or more will use a creative method to select one or more Travelers to visit and explore the location. While at the Travelers to visit and explore the location. While at the location, a Traveler will use a means of communication location, a Traveler will use a means of communication to send a message home to convince the community to send a message home to convince the community that there is nothing to fear. Performance will also that there is nothing to fear. Performance will also include a narrator character, two rhymes about the include a narrator character, two rhymes about the travels, and a moving set piece. travels, and a moving set piece.

Cost limit: $125 USDCost limit: $125 USD

#5: Theatrical: Seeing is Believing #5: Theatrical: Seeing is Believing The Long-Term Problems

SPONTANEOUSSPONTANEOUS

•Verbal – verbal responseVerbal – verbal response ““Name something that is _______”Name something that is _______”

•Hands on – manipulation of materialHands on – manipulation of material““Build the Tallest Tower”Build the Tallest Tower”

• Verbal/Hands On (Hybrid) –verbal / hands onVerbal/Hands On (Hybrid) –verbal / hands onAluminum Foil Aluminum Foil

Spontaneous Problems

STYLESTYLE

Style is the Style is the elaborationelaboration of the Long-Term of the Long-Term

Team shows judges what they are particularly Team shows judges what they are particularly excited about or most proudexcited about or most proud

Style is presented during Long-TermStyle is presented during Long-Term

Outside Assistance

The Team MUST conceive, design, construct, and perform their own ideas.

OOTM is a Hands-On Program for Kids, OOTM is a Hands-On Program for Kids, but a Hands-Off Program for Adultsbut a Hands-Off Program for Adults

OUTSIDEOUTSIDEASSISTANCEASSISTANCE

Outside Assistance

PENALTIESPENALTIES

Outside Assistance –Outside Assistance –from anyone: coach, parents, other kids, from anyone: coach, parents, other kids, audience. (-5 to -200 points). audience. (-5 to -200 points).

Spirit of the Problem - Spirit of the Problem - circumventing rules in either Long-circumventing rules in either Long-Term or Spontaneous (-1 to -100 Points).Term or Spontaneous (-1 to -100 Points).

Unsportsmanlike Conduct - Unsportsmanlike Conduct - impairing another team’s impairing another team’s solution, disruptive behavior, inappropriate language. Intentional solution, disruptive behavior, inappropriate language. Intentional (or unintentional) damage to facilities (-1 to -100 points).(or unintentional) damage to facilities (-1 to -100 points).

Incorrect/Missing Membership SignIncorrect/Missing Membership Sign –– -1 to -15 points.-1 to -15 points.

Over Cost Limit – Over Cost Limit – Materials over cost limit (-1 to -100 points)Materials over cost limit (-1 to -100 points)

Over Time Limit – Over Time Limit – For each 10 sec or fraction (-5 points)For each 10 sec or fraction (-5 points)

Penalties

PRACTICEPRACTICEPenalties

•SnackSnack•Odyssey notebookOdyssey notebook•FolderFolder•Adhere to pickup/drop off times!Adhere to pickup/drop off times!

Creativity,Creativity,Brainstorming,Brainstorming,

&&TeamworkTeamwork

TournamentsTournaments

Odyssey of the Mind tournaments are held in the spring of Odyssey of the Mind tournaments are held in the spring of each year around the world at various levelseach year around the world at various levels• Local Local • • Regional Regional • • State / Country State / Country • • World FinalsWorld Finals

Although a competition, it is also meantAlthough a competition, it is also meantto be a time for the teams to be rewarded and to have to be a time for the teams to be rewarded and to have FUNFUN!!

Tournaments

Odyssey of the Mind Recognition

OMER’s AwardIn recognition of teams or individuals who demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship, exemplary behavior, and

exceptional talent

Ranatra Fuscapresented to teams or individuals who exhibit

exceptional creativity, either through some aspect of theirproblem solution, or an extraordinary idea

beyond the problem solution

Tournament Placementdetermined by total score Ties are awarded if there isless than 1 point difference

OOTM Recognition

Odyssey of the MindOdyssey of the Mind

Be Creative !Be Creative !

Be Creative !

Scheduler Scheduler (how often, when and where team meets)(how often, when and where team meets)

Facilitator Facilitator (helps the team stay organized)(helps the team stay organized)

TeacherTeacher (teaches basic skills)(teaches basic skills)

Asks Asks QUESTIONSQUESTIONS (to help team focus, open-ended)(to help team focus, open-ended)

Spontaneous practice Spontaneous practice (practice often, variety, strategies)(practice often, variety, strategies)

Role of the CoachRole of the CoachWhat is the Role of the Coach?

ROLE of the OMerROLE of the OMerTeam Building

Do ALL the work!Do ALL the work!

ROLE of the ParentsROLE of the Parents

Get kids to Get kids to && from practice from practice

Attend 8 million fund raisers Attend 8 million fund raisers

EncouragementEncouragement

Team Building

CONTRACTSCONTRACTSTeam Building

STUDENT Expectation____ I realize that no ODYSSEY problem has only one solution, and that a successful team is one which cooperates by considering EVERYONE'S ideas. I will not criticize anyone's ideas.____ I agree that my behavior at meetings will be constructive. If it is behavior that is not appropriate in school, it is not appropriate at an ODYSSEY meeting.____ I agree to cooperate on whatever solution the team chooses, even if it is not my first choice.____ I agree that all solutions, 'including props, costumes, signs, etc…, will be made completely by me or a member of my team. I realize that if there is any part of our solution that the team cannot complete without assistance, we must redesign that part of the solution.____ I understand that, at the meet, only 5 team members may participate in the spontaneous solution. ____ I understand that the ODYSSEY program recognizes all teams that bring a solution to the tournaments are considered "winners." ____ I agree to show other teams the utmost respect and good sportsmanship.____ I will maintain my academic eligibility to participate in Odyssey. (MS/HS)____ I will maintain my academic eligibility to participate in Odyssey. (MS/HS)

PARENT Expectation cont.

____ I realize that my child's coach(es) will be contributing a significant amount of ____ I realize that my child's coach(es) will be contributing a significant amount of time and effort to provide a rewarding experience. time and effort to provide a rewarding experience. ____ If asked I can providing snacks when it is my turn.____ If asked I can providing snacks when it is my turn.____I will be punctual when dropping off or picking up my child from meetings.____I will be punctual when dropping off or picking up my child from meetings.____ I agree to discuss all items listed above with my child.____ I agree to discuss all items listed above with my child.____I understand that there will be fund raising involved and I will help out in ____I understand that there will be fund raising involved and I will help out in any way that I can.any way that I can.____ I agree, in the proper spirit of ODYSSEY, not to interfere with team's solutions. ____ I agree, in the proper spirit of ODYSSEY, not to interfere with team's solutions. All creations, inventions, decorations, ideas, All creations, inventions, decorations, ideas, must come from the team members. must come from the team members.

NO OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE! NO OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE!

____ If work is done at home, I will not be involved.____ If work is done at home, I will not be involved.____ I agree to make every effort to have my child attend each meeting. If there is a ____ I agree to make every effort to have my child attend each meeting. If there is a conflict, either my child or I will notify the coach(es). I understand that each conflict, either my child or I will notify the coach(es). I understand that each team member is critical, and I will see that my child honors his/her team member is critical, and I will see that my child honors his/her commitment to team.commitment to team.

Team Building

Team Building

All shirts adult sized. All shirts adult sized. Not youthNot youthLong sleeve option Long sleeve option is in classic shirt styleis in classic shirt style

PRICESPRICESShort Sleeve Short Sleeve Long Sleeve Long Sleeve S-XL S-XL $20.00$20.00 S-XL $20.00 S-XL $20.002XL-3XL $23.00 2XL-3XL $23.00 2XL-3XL $23.00 2XL-3XL $23.00

*about $2 from every shirt goes to *about $2 from every shirt goes to Moscati ScholarshipMoscati Scholarship

New this YearNew this YearALL checks made payable to MWCSD ALL checks made payable to MWCSD with with Odyssey Odyssey on the memo lineon the memo line

Parents transport OMers to/from Parents transport OMers to/from BOCES for Regional competitionBOCES for Regional competition

FUND RAISINGFUND RAISINGTeam Building

Costs subsidized by FRCosts subsidized by FR

•Regional/State ShirtsRegional/State Shirts•Meals at States / Meals at States / WF WF travel daystravel days•Partial prop transport costPartial prop transport cost•Moscati Scholarship Moscati Scholarship

FUND RAISING FUND RAISING FAQsFAQsTeam Building

•Last year’s effortsLast year’s efforts

•Time frameTime frame

•Amount neededAmount needed

•Teams that move on hold a FR!Teams that move on hold a FR!

This Year’s GOAL=This Year’s GOAL=$10,000$10,000

FUNDRAISING OpportunitiesFUNDRAISING OpportunitiesTeam Building

•ENCENC•Spont NightSpont Night•Community PerformancesCommunity Performances

Team FUNDRAISING IdeasTeam FUNDRAISING IdeasTeam Building

•UNO’s UNO’s •School Hat DaysSchool Hat Days•Applebee’s BreakfastApplebee’s Breakfast•McDonald’sMcDonald’s•Car washCar wash•Etc…Etc…

MW Odyssey MerchandizeMW Odyssey MerchandizeTeam Building

CC MagnetsCC MagnetsCC Window ClingsCC Window ClingsShopping Tote BagsShopping Tote BagsWristbandsWristbandsShirtsShirtsHoodiesHoodies

FUND RAISINGFUND RAISINGTeam Building

FUDGE SALESFUDGE SALES

FUDGE SALESFUDGE SALESTeam Building

1.1. Sales begin tonight!Sales begin tonight!2.2. Sales end 12/2Sales end 12/23.3. Goal per OMer = $100Goal per OMer = $1004.4. 40%40%5.5. OMer competitionOMer competition

OMer OMer with top with top

sales sales wins wins prize!prize!

RAFFLE:RAFFLE:Team Building

Win a new Win a new ipad airipad air!!

Tickets $10 eachTickets $10 each3 for $253 for $255 for $405 for $40

ipad ipad Air Air RAFFLERAFFLETeam Building

1.1. Sales begin ASAPSales begin ASAP2.2. Sales end 12/13Sales end 12/133.3. Goal per OMer/coach = 5 ticketsGoal per OMer/coach = 5 tickets4.4. Costs to FR @ $600Costs to FR @ $6005.5. OMer competitionOMer competition

FUND RAISING Supervising ParentFUND RAISING Supervising ParentTeam Building

Laurie RodenheiserLaurie Rodenheiser

Volunteer HelpVolunteer Help

Transportation Committee:Transportation Committee:Props to Regionals/StatesProps to Regionals/States

Text or call Debra Text or call Debra (845) 597-6591 (845) 597-6591

FUNDRAISINGFUNDRAISINGTeam Building

Spaghetti Dinner/Spaghetti Dinner/ i-pad Rafflei-pad Raffle

50/50 raffle50/50 raffleFudge SalesFudge Sales

Supporter Shirt SalesSupporter Shirt Sales

Friday, December 13Friday, December 13thth

Leslie McInerneyLeslie McInerney

End of Year BanquetEnd of Year BanquetTeam Building

For OMers For OMers Early JuneEarly June

Important DATESImportant DATESWhat is Odyssey of the Mind (OOTM)?

Spaghetti DinnerSpaghetti Dinner 12/13 12/13Spontaneous NightSpontaneous Night 2/4 2/4Regional TourneyRegional Tourney 3/1 3/1Community Performances 4/10Community Performances 4/10State CompetitionState Competition 4/12 4/12WorldsWorlds 5/27-5/27-

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Hotel ReservationsHotel ReservationsSTATES: Friday, April 11 STATES: Friday, April 11

Holiday Inn Arena: Holiday Inn Arena:

2-8 Hawley Street, Binghamton2-8 Hawley Street, Binghamton

1 (607) 722-12121 (607) 722-1212

WORLDS: May 27- May 31WORLDS: May 27- May 31

Iowa State University Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa Ames, Iowa

(see web site for hotel options)(see web site for hotel options)


G&T EXPAND Web PagesG&T EXPAND Web PagesWhat is Odyssey of the Mind (OOTM)?

http://mw.k12.ny.us/

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