Award Recipients, Maine Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Problem
Div
Place
School
Location
Nature Trail’R
I
1
Village Elementary School
Gorham
2
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Chelsea
3
Fisher Mitchell School
Bath
II
1
Waterville Junior High School
2
SeDoMoCha Middle School
Dover-Foxcroft
3
Shapleigh Middle School
Kittery
III
1
Sanford High School
IV
1
University of Maine, Orono
Return to the Gift of Flight
I
1
Shapleigh Middle School
Kittery
2
Coastal Ridge Elementary School
York
3
Fisher Mitchell School
Bath
II
1
Shapleigh Middle School
York
2
Gorham Middle School
Gorham
3
Edgecomb Eddy School
III
1
Massabesic High School
Waterboro
Discovered Treasures
I
1
Park Avenue Elementary School
Auburn
2
Holy Cross School
So. Portland
3
Lyseth Elementary School
Portland
II
1
York Middle School
2
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Chelsea
3
Massabesic Middle School
Waterboro
III
1
Massabesic High School
Waterboro
Column Structure
I
1
Jefferson Village School
2
Village Elementary School
Gorham
3
Wells Elementary School
II
1
Gorham Middle School
2
SeDoMoCha Mddle School
Dover-Foxcroft
3
Wells Junior High School
III
1
Massabesic High School
Waterboro
2
Wells High School
Food Court
I
1
Hollis School
2
Wells Elementary School
3
Coastal Ridge Elementary School
York
II
1
Wells Junior High School
2
Massabesic Middle School
Waterboro
3
Sea Road School
Kennebunk
III
1
Massabesic High School
Waterboro
2
Sanford High School
3
Wells High School
Omer’s Award
SeDoMoCha Middle School, Nature Trail’R, Division II
Ranatra Fusca Award
Massabesic High School, Column Structure, Division III
JANUARY 2010
SPONTANEOUS DAYS
An opportunity for Odyssey of the Mind teams to have three hours of spontaneous experiences with
seasoned Odyssey coaches (with an emphasis on hand-on problem solving)
Choose one of the following three options:
Saturday, January 23, 9 a.m. to noon (registration 8:30) – Lincoln Middle School, Portland
Saturday, January 23, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (registration 12:30) – Lincoln Middle School, Portland
Saturday, January 30, 1 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (registration 12:30) – Dike Newell School, Bath
Registration is limited to 90 participants per session – (first come, first served)
There is no fee for these training sessions.
To register: e-mail Fern Brown (akela@maine.rr.com) the names of EACH team member, their school, division, coach’s name and your first choice of session times.
Directions to each location can be found on the MAC website at www.meodyssey.org
Help your team learn the skills necessary to be successful in the Spontaneous problem solving element of the Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament.
Odyssey of the Mind resources and paraphernalia will be available for sale!
DECEMBER 2009
SKILLS DAY will occur on December 12, 2009, at Lincoln Middle School in Portland, Maine. There will be two sessions to choose from. Registration begins at 8:30 for the 9:00-12:00 morning session . Registration begins at 12:30 for the afternoon session which will run from 1:00 to 4:00.
The school is located at 522 Stevens Avenue, between Evergreen Cemetery and Deering High School. Directions to the school can be found in the DIRECTIONS section of this web site.
Snacks, drinks, resource materials and Odyssey of the Mind merchandise will be available for purchase throughout the day.
Because space is limited, we ask that parents and coaches not attend the sessions with the students. Students may travel in pairs but entire teams may not register for the same workshop. Teams should try to cover many varied choices and teach each other what they learned.
Explanation of Choices
Primary teams and beginner teams in Division I may choose to participate together in the special introductory program. They will be given an opportunity to identify and explore the full range of skills needed to complete a long-term problem. This program will fill the full time of either the morning or afternoon session .
The Menu of choices for Division I, II and III teams includes:
A. BALSA. This is for those doing the structure problem and offers the opportunity to become familiar with the material before actually tackling the problem. This program is extended in time and counts for 2 choices. A maximum of 10 students can be accommodated in this class. No more than 2 members of the same team may participate.
B. ELECTRICITY. This covers skills involving wiring and do’s and don’ts in dealing with electricity. A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated in this class.
C. CARPENTRY. There’s more to Odyssey of the Mind than cardboard and duct tape! Working with wood, metal, or other materials requires safe use of saws, screwdrivers, and other tools. Build your confidence around tools by working on a surprise project. This program is extended in time and counts for 2 choices. A maximum of 10 students can be accommodated in this class. No more than 2 members of the same team.
D. COSTUMES. Making a good costume doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Participants will investigate various materials, and create costumes with or without sewing. A maximum of 20 students can be accommodated in each class. This program is extended in time and counts for 2 choices. No more than 2 members of the same team.
E. PERFORMING. Learn the secrets of “stage presence” – how to deliver your lines confidently, block your movements on stage, and really wow the judges.
F. IMPROVISATIONAL STORYTELLING will engage students in developing a story line and carrying it through, free of the fear of “forgotten lines”.
G. PLOTS BY PRESCRIPTION will offer students a creative challenge and a new experience in script development.
H. SOUND EFFECTS. Storms, approaching footsteps, babbling brooks, strange noises in the dark! Such additions can truly enhance your performance. Learn how to create the atmosphere you need .
I. CREATE COOPERATIVELY/COOPERATE CREATIVELY! Strategies for team building.
J. PROPS – FUNCTION AND EFFECTIVE USE will offer students a new way to create and benefit from the use of unique props.
K. CREATIVE CHARACTERIZATION will introduce students to unique ways to develop and portray characters through both verbal and nonverbal clues. A maximum of 15 students in each class.
Several of these offerings are new and take a unique, creative approach , We believe that older and experienced Omers will find them an interesting experience .
What follows is the registration form. You can copy and paste it into a Word document to print it out and mail in with your payment.
SKILLS DAY REGISTRATION 2009
All participating members of a team must complete a separate form. Enclose $5 per child to defray expenses. Checks should be payable to Maine Adventures in Creativity. All forms and payment should be sent together in a single envelope. The deadline for registration is December 1st, verified by postmark. Register early as spaces are limited.
Team Member Name:______________________________________________________
Return all team member’s forms and payment together in one envelope by Dec. 1st to:
Virginia Calvo
296 Island Beach Road
Wells, ME 04090 phone: 207-646-2416 evenings
email: vcalvo@maine.rr.com
The December 1st deadline is final. Registration and payment must be received by that date. Students will be placed in workshops only when payment is received.
NOVEMBER 2009
COACHES TRAINING will be held at Lincoln Middle School in Portland on Saturday, November 21. Please register with Fern Brown at akela@maine.rr.com.
If you are new to the program and have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Elise Copeland at lisieland@suscom-maine.net. For those of you who have coached before, please don’t think that our Coaches Trainings are only for the new coaches. We had a coach a few years ago who returned for a second training saying that now she knew what questions to ask!
EVENTS
Award Recipients, Maine Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament
Saturday, March 20, 2010
JANUARY 2010
SPONTANEOUS DAYS
An opportunity for Odyssey of the Mind teams to have three hours of spontaneous experiences with
seasoned Odyssey coaches (with an emphasis on hand-on problem solving)
Choose one of the following three options:
Saturday, January 23, 9 a.m. to noon (registration 8:30) – Lincoln Middle School, Portland
Saturday, January 23, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (registration 12:30) – Lincoln Middle School, Portland
Saturday, January 30, 1 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (registration 12:30) – Dike Newell School, Bath
Registration is limited to 90 participants per session – (first come, first served)
There is no fee for these training sessions.
To register: e-mail Fern Brown (akela@maine.rr.com) the names of EACH team member, their school, division, coach’s name and your first choice of session times.
Directions to each location can be found on the MAC website at www.meodyssey.org
Help your team learn the skills necessary to be successful in the Spontaneous problem solving element of the Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament.
Odyssey of the Mind resources and paraphernalia will be available for sale!
DECEMBER 2009
SKILLS DAY will occur on December 12, 2009, at Lincoln Middle School in Portland, Maine. There will be two sessions to choose from. Registration begins at 8:30 for the 9:00-12:00 morning session . Registration begins at 12:30 for the afternoon session which will run from 1:00 to 4:00.
The school is located at 522 Stevens Avenue, between Evergreen Cemetery and Deering High School. Directions to the school can be found in the DIRECTIONS section of this web site.
Snacks, drinks, resource materials and Odyssey of the Mind merchandise will be available for purchase throughout the day.
Because space is limited, we ask that parents and coaches not attend the sessions with the students. Students may travel in pairs but entire teams may not register for the same workshop. Teams should try to cover many varied choices and teach each other what they learned.
Explanation of Choices
Primary teams and beginner teams in Division I may choose to participate together in the special introductory program. They will be given an opportunity to identify and explore the full range of skills needed to complete a long-term problem. This program will fill the full time of either the morning or afternoon session .
The Menu of choices for Division I, II and III teams includes:
A. BALSA. This is for those doing the structure problem and offers the opportunity to become familiar with the material before actually tackling the problem. This program is extended in time and counts for 2 choices. A maximum of 10 students can be accommodated in this class. No more than 2 members of the same team may participate.
B. ELECTRICITY. This covers skills involving wiring and do’s and don’ts in dealing with electricity. A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated in this class.
C. CARPENTRY. There’s more to Odyssey of the Mind than cardboard and duct tape! Working with wood, metal, or other materials requires safe use of saws, screwdrivers, and other tools. Build your confidence around tools by working on a surprise project. This program is extended in time and counts for 2 choices. A maximum of 10 students can be accommodated in this class. No more than 2 members of the same team.
D. COSTUMES. Making a good costume doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Participants will investigate various materials, and create costumes with or without sewing. A maximum of 20 students can be accommodated in each class. This program is extended in time and counts for 2 choices. No more than 2 members of the same team.
E. PERFORMING. Learn the secrets of “stage presence” – how to deliver your lines confidently, block your movements on stage, and really wow the judges.
F. IMPROVISATIONAL STORYTELLING will engage students in developing a story line and carrying it through, free of the fear of “forgotten lines”.
G. PLOTS BY PRESCRIPTION will offer students a creative challenge and a new experience in script development.
H. SOUND EFFECTS. Storms, approaching footsteps, babbling brooks, strange noises in the dark! Such additions can truly enhance your performance. Learn how to create the atmosphere you need .
I. CREATE COOPERATIVELY/COOPERATE CREATIVELY! Strategies for team building.
J. PROPS – FUNCTION AND EFFECTIVE USE will offer students a new way to create and benefit from the use of unique props.
K. CREATIVE CHARACTERIZATION will introduce students to unique ways to develop and portray characters through both verbal and nonverbal clues. A maximum of 15 students in each class.
Several of these offerings are new and take a unique, creative approach , We believe that older and experienced Omers will find them an interesting experience .
What follows is the registration form. You can copy and paste it into a Word document to print it out and mail in with your payment.
SKILLS DAY REGISTRATION 2009
All participating members of a team must complete a separate form. Enclose $5 per child to defray expenses. Checks should be payable to Maine Adventures in Creativity. All forms and payment should be sent together in a single envelope. The deadline for registration is December 1st, verified by postmark. Register early as spaces are limited.
Team Member Name:______________________________________________________
Age:_______________________Division: Primary__Div 1___Div 2___Div 3 _____
School: ________________________________________________________________
Coach’s Name: __________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________Email:___________________________________
Be sure we can reach you outside of school hours.
Session (circle one) Morning 9:00-12:00 Afternoon 1:00-4:00
____ I will participate in the Introductory Program for Primary and Beginner teams.
[This fills your whole time but includes a variety of activities.]
____I choose the Skills Classes (3) I have checked below:
_____Balsa (2) ___ Electricity ___Team Building ______Plot Rx
_____Carpentry(2) ___Costume(2) ___Improv. Storytelling
_____Sound Effect ___ Props ___Performing _____Characterization
My child has permission to participate in the Odyssey of the Mind Skills Day.
Parent/Guardian__________________________________________________________
Return all team member’s forms and payment together in one envelope by Dec. 1st to:
Virginia Calvo 296 Island Beach Road Wells, ME 04090 phone: 207-646-2416 evenings email: vcalvo@maine.rr.comThe December 1st deadline is final. Registration and payment must be received by that date. Students will be placed in workshops only when payment is received.
NOVEMBER 2009
COACHES TRAINING will be held at Lincoln Middle School in Portland on Saturday, November 21. Please register with Fern Brown at akela@maine.rr.com.
If you are new to the program and have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Elise Copeland at lisieland@suscom-maine.net. For those of you who have coached before, please don’t think that our Coaches Trainings are only for the new coaches. We had a coach a few years ago who returned for a second training saying that now she knew what questions to ask!