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Odyssey of the MindInformation Meeting

LEES CORNER Elementary School2014-2015

Every kid will fit in…

DRAMA/ACTINGMUSIC/DANCE

CREATIVITY

ART

BUILDING

ENGINEERING

TEAMWORK

USING YOUR BRAIN

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What is Odyssey of the Mind (OOM)?

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://youtu.be/Q4TcPEBy2Zw

Check out this video on YouTube:




Getting StartedOption 1:

Forming Team (Known Kids)

Choose a Problem

Choose Roles for the team

Register for the Tournament

Option 2:

Review the problems for the year

Choose a Problem

Choose a role for the team

Complete the form before due date

Kids will be paired up based on the Choice of the problem/timelines.

Option 1:

Forming Team (Known Kids)

Choose a Problem

Choose Roles for the team

Register for the Tournament

Option 2:

Review the problems for the year

Choose a Problem

Choose a role for the team

Complete the form before due date

Kids will be paired up based on the Choice of the problem/timelines.

Participation in OOM

K-2 (Primary Section – not scored ) 3-5 (Division 1 – Competition Level) 6-8 (Division 2 – Competition Level) Minimum of 5 and Maximum of 7 Parents play major role as a Coach Every team should supply a Judge and a

Volunteer for the competition

K-2 (Primary Section – not scored ) 3-5 (Division 1 – Competition Level) 6-8 (Division 2 – Competition Level) Minimum of 5 and Maximum of 7 Parents play major role as a Coach Every team should supply a Judge and a

Volunteer for the competition

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OOM Problem

Two different phases of Competition Long-Term Problem (Max 8 Minutes) Spontaneous Problem – Hands on, Verbal,

Verbal Hands-on (7 min timed, Unique to tournament)

Competition requires both phases

Primary Level – Spontaneous Not Mandatory (Coaches Decision)

Two different phases of Competition Long-Term Problem (Max 8 Minutes) Spontaneous Problem – Hands on, Verbal,

Verbal Hands-on (7 min timed, Unique to tournament)

Competition requires both phases

Primary Level – Spontaneous Not Mandatory (Coaches Decision) 6

2015 Long term Problem

Problem 1: Runaway 'Train‘ (Mechanical/Vehicle)

Problem 2: Experiencing Technical Difficulties (Technical Performance)

Problem 3: Pandora’s Box (Classic) Problem 4: Lose Your Marbles (Structure using Balsa

Woods) Problem 5: Silent Movie (Drama/Performance Based)

Primary: Wacky Weather Warning (Humorous performance with

Rhymes )

Problem 1: Runaway 'Train‘ (Mechanical/Vehicle)

Problem 2: Experiencing Technical Difficulties (Technical Performance)

Problem 3: Pandora’s Box (Classic) Problem 4: Lose Your Marbles (Structure using Balsa

Woods) Problem 5: Silent Movie (Drama/Performance Based)

Primary: Wacky Weather Warning (Humorous performance with

Rhymes )7

High Level Rules

No Outside Assistance! Cost limit ($145 and $125) Follow the specifications provided in

the Problem TEAMWORK IT IS! Review scoring elements –

Spontaneous, Style, Creativity, Cost etc.,

No Outside Assistance! Cost limit ($145 and $125) Follow the specifications provided in

the Problem TEAMWORK IT IS! Review scoring elements –

Spontaneous, Style, Creativity, Cost etc.,

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How Much is Odyssey?School Membership Cost $135

Membership Is One Team / Division / Problem

Team Costs (2013-2014) Registration = $75 Coaches Training = $25 Balsa Crush-a-thon = $20 (Optional) Spontaneous Workshop = $80 (Optional)

Other Shared Team Costs T-shirts Materials for Skits and Spontaneous Problems Snacks

School Membership Cost $135 Membership Is One Team / Division / Problem

Team Costs (2013-2014) Registration = $75 Coaches Training = $25 Balsa Crush-a-thon = $20 (Optional) Spontaneous Workshop = $80 (Optional)

Other Shared Team Costs T-shirts Materials for Skits and Spontaneous Problems Snacks

Strategic Planning

Review the problem with team

Make a Schedule Train your team

Team Work Creativity Brainstorming Role Playing (Based on Kids preferences)

Send Clarifications Mock presentations (Time management) GET READY!

Review the problem with team

Make a Schedule Train your team

Team Work Creativity Brainstorming Role Playing (Based on Kids preferences)

Send Clarifications Mock presentations (Time management) GET READY!

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Parents Role

Co-Coach/Parent VolunteerSnackTransportationSpace FacilitationSchedule coordinationAcquiring supplies, support materialsSupport whatever you can for Coach

Co-Coach/Parent VolunteerSnackTransportationSpace FacilitationSchedule coordinationAcquiring supplies, support materialsSupport whatever you can for Coach

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OOM Roadmap Team registration deadline(internal to our school) –

Oct17,2014 Registration confirmation – Oct24, 2014 Parents & Team Kick-off meeting (Coaches) - October

last week. Coaches Training – November 8, 2014 (Liberty Middle

School Clifton, VA) Spontaneous workshop – Jan24, 2015 (optional) Team Registration deadline – Jan2015 Judges Training – Feb28 (Stone Middle School,

Centerville) Regional meet – March 21, 2015 at Patriot High

School, Nokesville, VA State Meet – April18, 2015

Team registration deadline(internal to our school) – Oct17,2014

Registration confirmation – Oct24, 2014 Parents & Team Kick-off meeting (Coaches) - October

last week. Coaches Training – November 8, 2014 (Liberty Middle

School Clifton, VA) Spontaneous workshop – Jan24, 2015 (optional) Team Registration deadline – Jan2015 Judges Training – Feb28 (Stone Middle School,

Centerville) Regional meet – March 21, 2015 at Patriot High

School, Nokesville, VA State Meet – April18, 2015

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Elements of SuccessTeam Commitment Comes From Within

Kids – 2 hours/week Coaches – 4 hours/week, shared Coordinators

Coaches, Judges, and Volunteers! Teams Must Have All of The Above

Regional Support Coordinator Liaison Coaches Training Judges Training Prior To Competition

Focus on – The PROCESS! Have Fun ...

Team Commitment Comes From Within Kids – 2 hours/week Coaches – 4 hours/week, shared Coordinators

Coaches, Judges, and Volunteers! Teams Must Have All of The Above

Regional Support Coordinator Liaison Coaches Training Judges Training Prior To Competition

Focus on – The PROCESS! Have Fun ...

References

www.va.odysseyofthemind.com (Virginia website; has coaches handbook)

www.novasouth.org (Regional website; local events)

www.va.odysseyofthemind.com (Virginia website; has coaches handbook)

www.novasouth.org (Regional website; local events)

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Q & A