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Help Our 5th Grade Robotics Champs Shine at Worlds!

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We’re thrilled to announce that our 5th grade robotics team from Hall Fletcher Elementary has qualified for the VEX Robotics 2025 World Championships , happening May 11–15 in Dallas, TX!

Led by their inspiring teacher, Mr. Fryar, these five brilliant students — Beckett, Eamon, Alden, Miles and Jack — earned their place on the global stage after taking home both the Design Award and Create Award at regional competitions.

Now, they’re headed to Worlds — and we need your help to make it happen!

Why This Matters:
Robotics isn't just about gears and code — it's about building confidence, collaboration, creative problem-solving, and future-ready skills. These students have spent countless hours learning to engineer solutions, work as a team, and persevere through trial and error. They're not just building robots — they're building character, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.




What We’re Fundraising For:
Thanks to our amazing school community, the core expenses are covered:
✅ Entry fees
✅ Flights for each student

We’re fundraising to cover the remaining essentials for a well-rounded, enriching experience for the whole team:

  • One hotel room per student / family = $1,100 per family
  • One round trip flight for a parent = $500–$800 each
  • Team Gear (T-shirts & swag) to help our team show their unity and school spirit
  • Thank-you gifts for our incredible teacher, Mr. Fryar, and school administrator, Mr. Benfield
  • Global team exchange gifts: At Worlds, teams from all over the world exchange small, meaningful gifts — we want to represent our school and community with pride by offering something unique and memorable
  • Food & daily meals for students and their families during the event
  • Ground transportation and on-site transit

Our Goal: $15,000
This amount will allow us to fully support the team and their families with the remaining travel needs, gear, and meaningful touches that will make this experience unforgettable.

Every contribution helps — whether it’s $10, $50, or more. Your generosity will directly support a life-changing opportunity for these bright, hard-working kids and the adults who have championed them along the way.

➡️ For tax deductible donations you can use PayPal or write a check: Hall Fletcher Elementary PTO

With Deep Gratitude:
This journey is about more than a competition — it's about showing young people that their dreams, teamwork, and persistence matter. Thank you for helping us fuel their passion and represent our community on the world stage.

Let’s send them off with everything they need to shine!

With appreciation,
The Families of Beckett, Eamon, Alden, Miles and Jack

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    Damkianna Devi
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    Asheville, NC
    Caitlin Smith
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    Lauren Hastings
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    Liz Rumbaugh
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    Tamara Gavin
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