{"id":21874,"date":"2012-09-24T14:07:09","date_gmt":"2012-09-24T21:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/198.57.196.122\/~gdatwofo\/theavtimes\/?p=21874"},"modified":"2012-09-24T14:09:44","modified_gmt":"2012-09-24T21:09:44","slug":"joe-walkers-vex-robotics-team-reaches-new-heights-needs-community-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/2012\/09\/24\/joe-walkers-vex-robotics-team-reaches-new-heights-needs-community-support\/","title":{"rendered":"VEX Robotics team reaches new heights, needs community support"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Team A and Team B of\u00a0Joe Walker\u2019s VEX Robotics program are working in class, four days a week, to prepare for the CSUN Los Angeles VEX Robotics Championship in December. Each team has one robot kit, but more kits are needed to provide all of the students with hands-on experience.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

LANCASTER \u2013 After a proud showing at the World Championship in Anaheim<\/a> earlier this year, Joe Walker STEALTH Academy\u2019s VEX Robotics team set new goals for the next school year.<\/p>\n

Their goals were to raise enough money to have two full robotics teams at Joe Walker and to make VEX robotics an elective class rather than an extracurricular activity.<\/p>\n

Now, at the beginning of the 2012-13 school year, the group has accomplished its goals, but could still use some community support.<\/p>\n

Team A and Team B of the VEX Robotics program are now working in class, four days a week, to prepare for the CSUN Los Angeles VEX Robotics Championship, which will take place December 7-8.<\/p>\n

The class is filled with students of varying interests, talents and strengths.<\/p>\n

Each team has one robot kit, but more kits are needed so that all of the students can get the hands-on experience they deserve. The students are working diligently to raise the money still needed to purchase additional kits, and donations are welcome from the community.<\/p>\n

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Vex Robotics Team captains said the positive atmosphere encourages innovation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To make a donation to the teams\u2019 effort to buy more robot kits, make a check payable to Joe Walker ASB, with \u201cVex Robotics\u201d in the memo line, and mail the check to 5632 West Avenue L-8, Lancaster, CA 93536.<\/p>\n

In addition to providing scientific learning opportunities and team building, the VEX Robotics program also teaches students lessons in hard work and dedication.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese kids love it,\u201d says Matt Anderson, teacher of VEX robotics. \u201cThey come in here even outside of class time to work on their projects. \u00a0They are in here during their lunch hour and after school; whenever they have time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Vex Robotics Team captains said the positive atmosphere encourages innovation.<\/p>\n

\u201cI like collaborating with the team and having such camaraderie,\u201d said Team A captain Joseph Nielsen. \u201cThere really is no wrong idea.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we are here, we really become the team,\u201d said Kristy Bear, captain of Team B. \u00a0\u201cIt challenges us and that\u2019s what I love about it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe District is incredibly proud of the students of Joe Walker STEALTH Academy and particularly what they have done with this VEX Robotics program,\u201d said Westside Union School District Superintendent Regina Rossall. \u00a0\u201cPrograms like Joe Walker STEALTH Academy\u2019s VEX Robotics reinforce our commitment to breaking the mold of public education and preparing students for the careers of the future.<\/p>\n

For more information about Joe Walker\u2019s VEX Robotics program, visit the District Website, http:\/\/www.westside.k12.ca.us\/jw\/<\/a> or call the school at 661-943-3258.
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