The TCEA LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Challenge 2010 theme of “Some Assembly Required” was designed around the concept of factory assembly and automation. Student teams were asked to work for a mock company known as TCEA Widgets Incorporated that designs computer-based Widgets used to teach computer literacy across the state. Teams were then asked to set up a manufacturing line for a new Widget, the "Widget 3000," by designing a robot that assists in one stage of the production of this device.

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Parents/Guardians of students at Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering Elementary School will have an opportunity to see biomedical and mechanical engineering in action during the upcoming Engineering Encounters scheduled for Tuesday, March 31.

Kindergarten, 2nd and 4th Grades will hold their event from 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. while the 1st, 3rd & 5th Grade event will be from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

The evening of engineering encounters will allow parents/guardians to see student work from the 4th & 5th Six Weeks and learn about Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering firsthand as students guide them through engineering activities.

For more information, contact Denise Skinner at 903.791.2262.

Martha and Josh Morriss Mathematics & Engineering Elementary School students and parents will be seeing stars on January 28 - 29 as they welcome Blue Moon Observatory to their campus.

The “Space Odyssey” program will be held each evening from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and will offer the opportunity for students and their entire family to experience astronomy, stargazing and the night sky. Dave Alford, Director of Blue Moon Observatory, will serve as the star guide for the evening’s event.

Guests will have the opportunity to look through two 10 feet tall telescopes that have 20 inch diameter reflectors. The Junior League of Texarkana will have their “Star Lab” on site and there will be many other activities for students and parents in the gymnasium.

Hot cocoa and popcorn will be served. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Denise Skinner at 903.791.2262.