ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
APPLICATION PACKET
Name_________________________________________________________________
Grade___________
Cell Phone Number____________________________________
Birthdate_____________ Days available to meet: M T W Th F Sat Sun
Odyssey of the Mind is an exciting and challenging child-centered problem-solving
competition. Each year the national organization of Odyssey of the Mind issues five
open-ended problems that require students to work together to create an 8 minute
presentation to solve them. In March of each year, teams from all over Riverside, San
Diego, & Orange County meet in Palm Springs to present their solutions and compete to
represent our Inland Empire Region in state and international tournaments.
Since the year 1989, many teams from our district have taken first or second place in the
regional tournament and moved on to the state level of competition. In Spring 2011, our
own Cole Canyon Full Circle Team came in first at State and made it all the way to
World Finals at the University of Maryland!
Our goal is to have fun, build friendships, and create awesome solutions to this year’s
challenging problems!
Please indicate your interest in a long term problem by picking your first, second, and
third choice (1, 2, 3).
___ Ooh-Motional Vehicle
___ Weird Science
___ You Make the Call
___ Odyssey Angels
___ Classics: To Be or Not to Be
PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
(please print clearly)
Name of Adult_____________________________________________
Telephone Number___________________________________________
Email Address______________________________________________
Return completed packet to Mrs. Counts by Wed., Oct. 5
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
STUDENT CONTRACT
I, _________________________________________ wish to participate on an Odyssey of the
Mind team for the current school year. By signing up for an OM team, I fully understand and
agree to the following:
1) I will make every effort to attend all scheduled meetings. If I am unable to attend, I will
let my coach know as soon as possible.
2) I will commit to contributing my time and efforts, as required by the team, to fulfill my
share of the responsibility for developing our solution.
3) I understand what “Outside Assistance” is, and that penalties may be involved. I will not
discuss any aspect of our team’s solution with anyone except my fellow team members.
4) I will promise to be fully available for all dates of competition.
5) I will be fully supportive and encouraging to my teammates at all times. I will remember
that in OM there is not a single right way to do something, and I will listen with an open
mind to all suggestions.
6) I pledge that I will work hard on our solution, but also remember that HAVING FUN IS
OUR GOAL!
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student signature
___________________
date
PARENT AGREEMENT
I have read the above agreement and promise to support my student in their participation in the
OM program. I will endeavor to insure that she/he attends all meetings. I will be careful not to
make suggestions, evaluations, or comments regarding the solution (“Outside Assistance”).
And I will remember, in the midst of all their work, their goal is TO HAVE FUN!
I am aware that my student must maintain passing grades in class and have good classroom
behavior.
_______________________________________________
parent signature
__________________
date
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
PARENT SURVEY
Dear Parents/Guardians:
To provide a quality program, we need your help and expertise. We can’t do it without
you! If you can volunteer your time and/or knowledge, please let us know!
I can:
_____ attend Monday afternoon meetings to help coach my child’s team.
Every week_____
Every other week_____
_____ provide a meeting place for an additional meeting during the week or
on the weekend.
Best days:_________________________________
_____ hold an afternoon or weekend workshop for set building, vehicle
construction, etc.
_____ share my skills in theatre: acting, singing, dancing, make-up,
costuming, etc..
_____ help coordinate t-shirt sales.
_____ act as a judge the day of the competition, which includes
attending one day of training (Saturday) prior to the meet.
_____ help with fund-raising.
_____ other:_________________________________________________.
Name:______________________________________Phone :____________________
Email:________________________________________________________________
Student’s Name:________________________________________________________