Odyssey Update
Greetings Odyssey of the Mind!
We have officially started our competition challenge, students are collaborating and problem solving their challenges! I love watching them dig into their challenges, the creativity is definitely in the air! : -)
Club Day…
Our after school Odyssey day will be on Wednesdays from 3:24 to 4:30. After school activities will begin after fall break on October 14th.
Parents…
One of the most difficult parts of being an Odyssey parent or coach is that we cannot help the children solve their challenge. Students must work with their team to solve their challenge. If someone outside of the team assists, the children will receive penalties on competition day.
We are allowed to ‘teach‘ the children…. as long as we don’t do it for them. For example, if your kiddo wants to learn how to use a drill to create a prop, you can teach them ‘how‘ to use the drill safely on something separate from their prop. You can also watch closely as your kiddo uses the drill, but we must practice restraint in not placing our hands on the drill while the kiddo is building. Hard right? I know.. : -)
Odyssey Fee
Almost everyone has completed the competition fee, if you have not… please do so ASAP.
There is a $100 fee that covers the competition shirt, the competition fees, and supplies for the teams. The Power Campus front desk can take call in credit cards, in-person checks or cash.
Please feel free to respond with any questions or concerns,
Michelle Tischer, M.Ed.
Academic Achievement Coordinator
Odyssey Head Coach
