Euclid
Middle
School
Technology Student Association
Welcome to Euclid TSA! We will meet every Tuesday starting October 10th, 2023 from 3:45-4:45 PM! Our State TSA Conference is February 22, 23, and 24, 2024.
***NEW***
Personal TSA Schedule: CLICK HERE
Packing List: CLICK HERE
Slideshow: How to make the TSA Conference Successful
TSA 2024 Semifinalists Postings: CLICK HERE
Career Prep 11262018, 11262024, 11262032, 11262025, 11262014, 11262030, 11262031, Children's Stories Team 2, Community Service Video Teams 1 and 2, Digital Photography 11262028 and 11262030, Promotional Marketing 11262012 and 11262017, Website Design Team 1
Semifinalist Signups: Click here
TSA Workshops Signup Genius: Click here
Event updates: Click here
2024 Colorado TSA Daily Schedule: CLICK HERE
Events list and student numbers: click here
Early turn-in events: Career Prep, Children's Stories, Community Service Video, Digital Photography, Promotional Marketing, Silent Movie, STEM Animation, Video Game Design, Website Design:
Early Submission link: https://judgepro.registermychapter.com/org/jpco-state/conf/tsacostate/student / password: TSAColorado2024
Directions:
You can submit either a PDF or a URL.
If you need to submit a video:
Login to youtube.com
Click “Create”
Click “Upload Video”
Click “Select Files”
Upload your video
Under visibility check “unlisted” and submit the URL for the video. ONLY unlisted videos will be evaluated
You can use another video submission process as long as you are submitting a URL and the video is not publicly shared
If you need to submit a PDF:
Print your document as a PDF
Double check formatting
Submit
State Only Events are now posted! Click here for all the rules (Silent Movie, Robotic Design, On Demand Video, Comic Book Design, Colorado Statesman, Catapult Design)
You must be in 3-5 events (6 events is no longer allowed) at the TSA State Conference
The following Colorado TSA events will NOT take place in 2024: Assistive Technology, Fashion Design, Crash Test, Creativity, and Rubber Band Powered Cars
Colorado TSA Call to Conference - CLICK HERE to learn all about the February conference!
2024-2025 National TSA Middle School Events Guide - CLICK HERE (request permission to view)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up? Meet in the STEM Presentation Room (1842) Tuesday after school from 3:45-4:45 and pay the $275 fee for registration, hotel, food, and materials to Mrs. Kelley jkelley@lps.k12.co.us in the main office or on Infinite Campus.
How do I learn more about TSA? Here is the parent letter for 2023-2024, and keep checking this website (tinyurl.com/EuclidTSA) for new information.
Will there be a parent meeting? Yes, the parent meeting will be Tuesday November 7, 2023 from 3:45-4:45 PM in the STEM presentation room, 1842. If you miss the parent meeting, please email me with any questions: ebiddulph@lps.k12.co.us
When is our Colorado TSA Conference? February 22-24, 2024 at the Denver Tech Center Marriott Hotel
When is the National TSA Conference? June 26-30, 2024 in Orlando Florida
Can I work on my projects at home? Yes, you are expected not only to collaborate and participate in your projects on Tuesdays after school, but most of your time will be spent at home completing your events.
What are the themes for the events? Look at this website: https://tsaweb.org/competitions-programs/tsa/themes-problems and for Colorado events go here: https://www.coloradotsa.org/state-only-events Some events have an update for 2024 - see them here: https://tsaweb.org/competitions-programs/tsa/competition-updates
What do I wear to the TSA Conference? We will have a Euclid Middle School t-shirt that will be made for all participants, however when you are participating in your events, you will wear your best clothes such as a button down shirt, a tie, dress pants or skirt, dress shoes. The short answer is "look like a professional!" The official royal blue shirt is only required for the "Chapter Team" event and is optional for everyone else. You can buy the official blue shirt here.
How much does it cost? After all details have been set in place, the cost for the hotel for 2 nights, transportation, registration, t-shirt, and supplies comes to $275. If this is too much for your family, talk to Mr. Biddulph in the Euclid STEM Lab or Mrs. Kelley in the Main Office for more options.
I would like to make my project in the woodshop, what do I do? You must pass all safety tests for the machine you will be using after a demonstration of the machine. See the very end of this website for more information about the safety rules and tests.
Can anyone join? Yes! All Euclid students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade are eligible to join our club. While there is a cost to attend the conference, don't let that keep you from enjoying our club time - everyone is welcome!
Can parents volunteer? Yes! If you specialize in any area and would like to join us as a volunteer on a Tuesday or would like to join us overnight at the TSA conference, contact Mr. Biddulph and fill out this form at least 48 hours in advance. If you would like to join us overnight at the conference and/or help with food, please additionally fill out this form.
What are the names of all the events, and how many students are interested in each event? Go to this document to see all the events on one page.
What does the schedule look like? Click here to see the schedule from 2023. This year's schedule will be released in January.
What are the rules for the competition? The National TSA Rules are found here tinyurl.com/TSANational2024 . State events are all found on this website: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fKL_3MId_hQroM-Df8t1u4yA8cleytDc?usp=sharing Please "request access" to Mr. Biddulph if you would like to be able to view the National rules since they are strictly forbidden to be viewed by anyone else except Euclid TSA students and parents.
How many students are allowed in each event? See this document to see how many students are permitted to be in each group from Euclid Middle School.
How do I complete Career Prep? Go to this document to see the steps you will take.
Can I see examples of winning TSA entries? Yes, look at this document to find a Middle School (MS) event example.
I have more questions about TSA, who do I ask? Email Mr. Biddulph at ebiddulph@lps.k12.co.us or leave a voicemail at 303-734-6105.
Are you building something in the woodshop?
Please view and complete these safety tests:
Woods: General Safety Study Guide
Woods: General Safety Test
Woods: Band Saw Safety Guide
Woods: Band Saw Safety Test
Woods: Band Saw Demonstration
Documents from Previous Years:
Competition updates - CLICK HERE to see if any of your events have revisions.
Early Turn in Events (Career Prep, Children's Stories, Comic Book Design [only at State Conference], Community Service Video, Digital Photography, Promotional Marketing, Silent Movie, STEM Animation, Video Game Design, Website Design):
Early Submit upload, via the student member site, is between May 18th (9am) - May 21st. (11:59pm) Times are Eastern Standard Time. https://tsaweb.org/events-conferences/2023-national-tsa-conference/competitive-events/competition-requirements The link also has upload instructions.
To turn in early turn-in events go here:
https://tsamembership.registermychapter.com/members#
Password is: Password321!
National Team Events Number: 1262 (this is an old number)
Click on this document and this document to see more information on the TSA National Conference in Louisville Kentucky!
The National TSA Rules are found here
Don't forget to get your blue TSA official shirt here: tsastore.mybrightsites.com
Member Numbers: CLICK HERE to see what your number is for individual events for the 2023 National conference in Louisville KY. You will NOT put your name on your documents, only your number.
Go here: https://judgepro.registermychapter.com/org/jpco-state/conf/tsacostate/student
Username/Member ID: (List of numbers here)
Password: CoTSA2023
FINAL EVENT LIST - CLICK HERE!!!
Join TSA Remind:
For parents and TSA students, use this link: https://www.remind.com/join/tsa-ems23
Or from a Smartphone, text the message @tsa-ems23 to the number 81010
Phase 2 of Medical and behavior paperwork: Our Principal and District is requiring us to fill out additional paperwork - it may look similar, but there are some slight differences in wording that we need signed by every family. CLICK HERE to print, or these will be handed out at TSA.
Phase 1 of the Medical and behavior paperwork can be found HERE. New deadline: Tuesday December 13th, 2022.
The National TSA Rules are found here tinyurl.com/TSAnational2022 and the ***NEW*** State events are all found on this website: https://www.coloradotsa.org/state-only-events
Colorado TSA State Conference App - CLICK HERE to add it to your device! https://my.yapp.us/TSA2223
2023 State TSA Schedule - CLICK HERE (if any of your events overlap, we can still make it work, just let us know what they are, and we can let the judges know you will be early/late to an event.) PDF
The National TSA Rules are found here tinyurl.com/TSAnational2022 and the State TSA Rules are found here tinyurl.com/TSAstate2022
Previous call to conference: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15xpM3z_eCZmNAGIYBj44HH9shkH3sAGztRXyvEvjtdc/edit
When you click on the above link, you will be allowed to view the rules if you click "request access" and if your email ends in @lpsk12.org or @lps.k12.co.us Everyone else is strictly prohibited due to copyright rules.
The following events will NOT be offered this year due to the virtual conference: National Events - Dragster (CO2 Car), Electrical Applications, Flight, Problem Solving, Structural Engineering, and System Control Technology. State Events - Catapult Design, Crash Test and Creativity (with Elementary students).
email ebiddulph@lps.k12.co.us to receive the password for the document. This is the document before we went virtually.
2020 Colorado TSA STATE events
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Student Leadership Challenge (Help with LEAP Response) - Model, Inspire, Challenge, Enable, Encourage
More Student Leadership Challenge Resources (Help with LEAP Response)
Here's the easy way of thinking of a LEAP response:
Question 1: How did you show leadership during your TSA event?
Question 2: How do you show leadership in your everyday life?
The Five Practices and Ten Commitments of Exemplary Leadership
Model the Way 1. Clarify values by finding your voice and affirming shared values. 2. Set the example by aligning actions with shared values.
Inspire a Shared Vision 3. Envision the future by imagining exciting and ennobling possibilities. 4. Enlist others in a common vision by appealing to shared aspirations.
Challenge the Process 5. Search for opportunities by seizing the initiative and by looking outward for innovative ways to improve. 6. Experiment and take risks by constantly generating small wins and learning from experience.
Enable Others to Act 7. Foster collaboration by building trust and facilitating relationships. 8. Strengthen others by increasing self-determination and developing competence.
Encourage the Heart 9. Recognize contributions by showing appreciation for individual excellence. 10. Celebrate the values and victories by creating a spirit of community.
MARRIOTT MAP - find your events on the map
PORTFOLIO TEMPLATE Make a Copy in Google Docs
TSA Students and Parents:
In recent years, there is a limitation on parents attending the conference. Because the conference has grown to its largest size ever, TSA has had to put out the following notice:
Parent/Guardian Conference Attendance
Colorado TSA understands the importance and value of parents/guardians to our members and appreciates their encouragement, enthusiasm and support. However, with the growth Colorado TSA has experienced, there is no longer any capacity or facilities to accommodate those parents/family members of student attendees who come to the state conference as observers. For the safety of our students, volunteers, COTSA staff and hotel staff, access to all TSA events is restricted to officially registered and badged conference participants ONLY. Any individual who is not an officially registered participant of the conference WILL NOT be admitted to any TSA event at the conference hotel (see the section on registration). COTSA staff understand that families do come to pick up students after the awards ceremonies to help chapters save money on transportation costs, and that is acceptable. However, unless they are registered participants of the conference, parents and family members may not attend the awards ceremonies, nor can they wait for students in the lobby, restaurant or atrium areas of the hotel. Instead, they must wait outside the hotel in the hotel parking lot in designated parking spaces. They cannot wait in the hotel loading zones or fire lanes. COTSA staff regrets these measures, but Colorado TSA members are guests of the Marriott and Hyatt and need to be respectful of their facilities and their other guests, as well as comply with local fire codes and laws.
2018 TSA Middle School Slideshow (PDF)
Whitebox Learning (Dragster Cars, Flight, Catapult, Structural Design) email Mr. Biddulph if you need a login.
TSA Students & Parents: Download the app “HelloCrowd” from Android or iPhone. This will have the latest schedule. Once signed up, search for “Colorado TSA State Conference”
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hellocrowd/id936726622?mt=8
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hellocrowd.container&hl=en
Updates for Chapter Team, Digital Photography, Dragster, Tech Bowl, Website Design and more: http://www.tsaweb.org/Updates-and-Clarification
Chapter Team: We suggest you get a blue blazer from Goodwill, ARC, etc. Then get the official TSA patch to glue/sew to your blazer here:
https://tsastore.mybrightsites.com/products?s%5Bf%5D%5Bc%5D%5B%5D=%2FCords%2C+Lapel+Pins+%26+Patches
LPS Volunteers - Sign up here
Events that require a written test:
· Chapter Team – MS
· Coding – MS
· Electrical Applications – MS
· Forensic Technology – MS
· Tech Bowl – MS
Are you building something in the woodshop?
Please view and complete these safety tests:
Woods: General Safety Study Guide
Woods: General Safety Test
Woods: Band Saw Safety Guide
Woods: Band Saw Safety Test
Woods: Band Saw Demonstration
