2008.5.8   Due to low the amount of reservations for the Team Banquet, it has been canceled and alternate plans are being made.
2008.5.7   The Kidney walk went well even though only a few of us showed up. do not forget! we still have the Lego League, The Team Banquet, The Community Service, and the Team Fun Day! (Scroll down for more details)

 

2008.4.29   Kidney walk - there is a kidney walk Saturday May 3rd, 2008 and is taking place from 9A.M.-1P.M. at Heritage Park. Team 280 is walking to raise awareness. we are trying to raise money for the kidney foundation so please try to get sponsors for the walk. uniform is our navy blue 10 year shirts. wear comfortable shoes and pants. meet at the Junior World Series Pavilion at 8:45A.M.-9:00A.M. If you wear sweat pants please do not have any large logos on them (American Eagle, Hollister, ect)
2008.4.29   Help The Lego League - We are helping in the First Lego League and mentoring a team so the league could use help with: Designing and making buttons, Programming, helping build the field, spirit, and helping with their presentation. please ask a team leader for more details on heping.
2008.4.29   Team Banquet - We have a Team Ford F.I.R.S.T. Banquet on may Wednesday, 14th at 6 P.M. at the Knights of Columbus hall. 15 per person who pre-registered. Please have that money in by next week.
2008.4.29   Community Service - We have community service Saturday, May 17th. 9A.M.-2P.M.
2008.4.29   Team Fun Day! - Team 280 is having a "Team Fun Day" on Sunday, May 18th at 3P.M. at Midway Put Put and Go-Karts located on Van Born road down the road from K-mart. look for the big Pirate ship. Bring $20.00
2008.3.29   Finals today. Hope we win but remember we are here to have fun!

Good luck to all F.I.R.S.T. Teams and Go Team TnT 280!!!

"We have already won, just by getting it done" - Mr. Horth, team mentor.

2008.3.28   Matches start today.

Good luck to all F.I.R.S.T. Teams and Go Team TnT 280!!!

"We have already won, just by getting it done" - Mr. Horth, team mentor.

2008.3.20   Do not forget! Have all forms in on Wednesday March 26th at the latest! Great Lakes Regional is  Thursday March 27th, Friday March 28th, and Saturday March 29th. We hope you are there to cheer us on and go Team Ford F.I.R.S.T. For any questions call or E-mail a team leader or Mr. Horth.
2008.3.10   We will be meeting EVERYDAY the week of March 17th @ 3pm
2008.3.6   Next week there is a meeting Monday, March 10 @ 3pm
2008.3.5   MEETING CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW DAY

We will meet Thursday March 6th at 3:00 pm.  BRING IN YOUR  UNIFORM PACKETS!

2008. 3. 4   There is a meeting tomorrow (Wednesday 5). Remember to BRING THE PACKETS. For more information check your emails.
2008.2.18   There will be a parent's meeting tomorrow (Wednesday 20) at 7:00 P.M. to discuss plans and uniform orders.
2008. 1. 10   Robot chassis welded today, and Electronics started today.
2008. 1. 9   Inventoried robot parts. Began to cut robot chassis.
2008. 1. 8.   Discussed robot design details and game play including rules and scoring.
2008. 1. 8.   All students must attend meetings every weekday starting at 2:30 P.M. Don't be late!
2008. 1. 7.   Build season begins.