Brier Terrace Middle School Technology Student Association

“Learning To Live In A Technical World!”

What is TSA?

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The Technology Student Association, known as TSA,is a national organization for middle school, and highschool students with over 216,000 members nationwide. Students can compete in STEM related events at the regional, state, and national level.

“Preparing students for the challenges of a dynamic

world by promoting technological literacy.”

“Preparing students for the challenges of a dynamic

world by promoting technological literacy.”

Why Join TSA?

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TSA gives students the opportunity . . .

There is one primary benefit -OPPORTUNITY.

To experiment and to learn new skills To work with leaders from industry and commerce To develop leadership skills To explore career alternatives To receive recognition through awards and contests To explore applications of technology in today’s world TO HAVE FUN

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Competitive Events That BTMS has participated in

Career Prep Challenge * Dragster Design Challenge *Graphic Design Challenge Go GreenInventions and Innovations

Junior Solar Sprint (new for BTMS)

Red = State ChampionBlue= Placed at Nationals•= will be worked on In STEM class

Leadership ChallengePrepared SpeechProblem Solving * Structural Challenge * Essays on Technology

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How to be considered for TSA

• The first step was attending our informational meeting

• The second step is to take home the parent letter and discuss TSA with your parents

• Write a paragraph on why you would like to be part of TSA

• Turn in signed letter and paragraph to Mr. Sullivan by 10/23 at 3:00 PM.

FebruaryFebruary MarchMarch State ConferenceState Conference

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Calendar of Activities

Prepare for Regional Activities

Oct & NovOct & Nov DecemberDecember JanuaryJanuary

Prepare for Regional

Activities

Regional at BTMSJanuary 10th

Leadership Training

November 19

Prepare for State Prepare for State March 26-28

Choose events

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Nationals 2015 – Dallas Texas