Burlington Public Schools 123 CAMBRIDGE STREET BURLINGTON, MA 01803 (781) 270-1804 FAX (781) 221-0425

Patrick M. Larkin Assistant Superintendent for Learning

MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE:

The Parents of Current 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders Patrick Larkin and Sean Musselman February 27, 2017 Four-Day a Week Science – FIRST Lego League Competition Bootcamp

Burlington is hosting a FIRST Lego League Competition "bootcamp" this year for Burlington students entering grades 4, 5, and 6 in the 2017/2018 school year. Students will participate in a mock version of the 2016 FIRST Lego League competition, "Animal Allies" and work in teams to construct and program LEGO robots that navigate obstacles and complete challenges. Students will also explore how humans and animals currently depend on and impact one another and imagine how robots could play a role in improving this relationship in the future. This summer program is an excellent primer for students who might be interested in participating in FIRST Lego League teams, including the Marshall Simonds Middle School "Devilbotz" in the future. Burlington is offering its students the opportunity to attend a two-week session (Monday through Thursday). Tuition is $250. Dates: Time: Place: Transportation:

July 10, 2017 – July 20, 2017, (8 five-hour weekday sessions) 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Memorial Elementary School Arranged by parents

To enroll your child, fill out and return the tear-off by April 21, 2017 with a non-refundable deposit of $25.00 (the deposit is applied to tuition). Also include the enclosed health and release form. The tuition balance is due by June 19, 2017. Space is limited - please register as soon as possible. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Student’s name: School: Current Grade: Name of parent or guardian: Address: Daytime phone number: Email address: FIRST Lego League Competition Bootcamp – July 10 – 20, 2017

Do you require a Dependent Child Care Receipt upon competition of program? ___Yes

or

___ No

Please return tear-off to Burlington Public Schools 123 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA 01803, Attention: Rosemary DeSousa, with a non-refundable deposit of $25.00 made payable to Burlington Public Schools.