<p> Please find below the rubric for the core values essay. This is what the judges will be using during deliberations to judge the teams. </p>
<p>As a reminder here is the process:</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Letter of Invitation<o p=""></o></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">In the true spirit of FLL Core Values, where "what we discover is more important than what we win,"<span> </span><b>Colorado <i>FIRST</i> LEGO<sup>®</sup> League </b>wants to hear what <i><u>you</u></i> discovered this season. Because you demonstrated FLL Core Values and great teamwork at a regional qualifier or at the Championship Competition, you are invited to submit an essay to tell us your story.<span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o p=""> </o></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This invitation is being sent to teams who earned one of these awards – Teamwork, Gracious Professionalism, Spirit, Community Involvement, Judges’, and Director’s – and some teams that were nominated by their teamwork judges at a qualifying event.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The FLL World Festival "Smart Move" event will take place in <st1 place="" st="on"><st1 city="" st="on">Atlanta</st1>, <st1 country-region="" st="on">Georgia</st1></st1> from April 14th - 17th, 2010. World Festival is just that -- a festival and showcase celebrating the accomplishments of <b><i>FIRST</i> LEGO<sup>®</sup> League</b> teams from around the globe.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Colorado <i>FIRST</i> LEGO<sup>®</sup> League</b> will submit the essay of this team who wins the 2009 Championship Judges’ award to the FLL World Festival Values Committee, and as a result will be considered in another judging process for the opportunity to be invited to attend the FLL World Festival.<br />
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<b><span>Required Elements: <o p=""></o></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>·<span> </span></span></span><span>An essay written by the team members answering questions how they have</span> <span>demonstrated FLL Core Values in team meetings, outside their team meetings and at FLL Tournaments. An adult may type the responses but editing is not permitted. The essay cannot</span> <span>exceed 500 words, and should be in 12-pt font. The team/coach contact information should be on a separate cover letter. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>·<span> </span></span></span><span>A working robot that can attempt at least some missions on the Smart Move playing field<o p=""></o></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>·<span> </span></span></span><span>Smart Move Project presentation.<o p=""></o></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>·<span> </span></span></span><span>If selected by the World Festival FLL Core Values Committee, the team is responsible for funding their trip to the FIRST World Festival.<o p=""></o></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><o p=""> </o></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Essays submission must be e-mailed to <b>Ken.Rayment@coloradofirst.org</b>, no later than <b>January 15, 2010</b>.<span> </span>Please include the following information on a separate cover page:</span><b><o p=""></o></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">FLL Team # <span> </span>____________ <span> </span>FLL Team Name _________________________</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Coach Name ______________________<span> </span>Coach Email: ____________________________</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Coach Phone: _____________________</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>FLL Core Values are defined as:<o p=""></o></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>• We are a team.<o p=""></o></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>• We do the work to find the solutions with guidance from our coaches and mentors.<o p=""></o></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>• We honor the spirit of friendly competition.<o p=""></o></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>• What we discover is more important than what we win.<o p=""></o></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>• We share our experiences with others.<o p=""></o></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>• We display gracious professionalism in everything we do.<o p=""></o></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>• </span><span>We have fun!<o p=""></o></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span><o p=""> </o></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Gracious Professionalism<o p=""></o></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Dr. Woodie Flowers, FIRST National Advisor and Pappalardo Professor of Mechanical Engineering,<o p=""></o></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Massachusetts Institute of Technology, coined the term "Gracious Professionalism." Gracious Professionalism is part of the ethos of FIRST. It's a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community. With Gracious Professionalism, fierce competition and mutual gain are not separate notions. Gracious professionals learn and compete like crazy, but treat one another with respect and kindness in the process. They avoid treating anyone like losers. No chest thumping tough talk, but no sticky-sweet platitudes either. Knowledge, competition, and empathy are comfortably blended. In the long run, Gracious Professionalism is part of pursuing a meaningful life. One can add to society and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing one has acted with integrity and sensitivity. <i>To see a video of Woodie Flowers explaining Gracious Professionalism:<span> </span></i></span><i><span><a href="http://www.usfirst.org/who/content.aspx?id=36">http://www.usfirst.org/who/content.aspx?id=36</a></span></i><span><o p=""></o></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Suggested Topics</span></b><i><span><o p=""></o></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>·<span> </span></span></span>Give specific example(s) of how the team demonstrated the FLL Values selected above.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>·<span> </span></span></span>Give specific example(s) of how the team used FLL Values to inspire others and describe the result of the team’s impact.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><span>·<span> </span></span></span>Are there any special circumstances we should know?</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span><strong>Invitation to submit Core Values Essay will be sent to the following teams</strong></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">o<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Thompson</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Teamwork #1<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>1973<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Walt Clark Team #1</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Teamwork #2<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>7850<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>LEMS 4</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Teamwork #3<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>5108<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Crash Test Dummies<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Spirit<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>4052<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>TNT!<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Director #1<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>4972<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Meteor Storm<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Director #2<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>1451<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Conrad Ball Cro-Magnoids<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Judge’s<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>3797<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Movatrons</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">o<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>UCCS</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Teamwork #1<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>822<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Loose Screws</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Teamwork #2<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>5935<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Trailblazers</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Spirit<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>5543<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Anti Gravity</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Director #1<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>4437<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Byte Riders<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Director #2<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>3753<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Jagwires</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Director #3<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>3030<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Checkmate<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Judge’s <span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>4443<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Gear Grinders 2.0</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">o<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Monarch</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Teamwork #1<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>7444<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Rovers</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Spirit<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>1001<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Transportation Inspiration<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Director #1<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>4407<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Aspen Creek</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Director #2<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>4949<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Grand Lake Geek Squad</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">o<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Poudre</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Teamwork #1<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>6700<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Eagles</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Gracious Prof<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>186<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Mindstorm Morons – Northern Colorado Homeschool Association<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Community<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>937<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Community Involvement<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Spirit<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>7087<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Elite</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Director #1<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>7040<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>5th Gear – Traut Core Knowledge Elementary<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Judge’s<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>3723<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Wellington FLL<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Rising Star<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>7340<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Builders – Traut Core Knowledge School</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">o<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Eagle</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Teamwork #1<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>10213<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Purplicious Punks </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Director #1<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>5013<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>FLL Riders / FLL Skiers / Eagle 8</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">o<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>CSM<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Teamwork #1<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>97<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>The College Students</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Teamwork #2<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>5410<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>CABPES JETS</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Spirit<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>2325<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Golden Bricks</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Director #1<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>6444<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Four Wheel Drive</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Director #2<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>2555<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Generation Green - Pie</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Judge’s<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>2326<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Mindstorm Masters</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Rising Star<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>2973<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Ninja Hackers</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">o<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Championship</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Teamwork #1<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>6700<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Eagles <Duplicate from Poudre></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Teamwork #2<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>8334<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Geek Squad</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Teamwork #3<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>4407<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Aspen Creek <Duplicate from Monarch></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Teamwork #4<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>1451<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Conrad Ball Cro-Magnoids <Duplicate from Thompson></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Spirit<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>4442<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Gear Grinders</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Gracious Prof<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>1396<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Chain Reaction</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Champion #1<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>6444<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Four Wheel Drive <Duplicate from CSM></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Champion #2<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>4437<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Byte Riders <Duplicate from UCCS></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">•<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Champion #3<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>4972<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>X<span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>MeteorStorm <Duplicate from Thompson></p>
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<p> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span><o p=""></o></span></b></p>
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