The OSU Department of Math is offering a free virtual summer camp August 3-7 called Open Beyond the Classroom (BTC). This non-residential, self-paced program is open to students of all ages and their families. Register now if interested at https://math.osu.edu/btc-gem
Exciting programs for students:
Franklin County A.M.P. (Achieve More & Prosper) Program: https://jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/amp
Virtual Conference August 8: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-the-youth-by-the-youth-amp-youth-for-social-change-virtual-conf-tickets-113385637494
Lead the Way Learning Academy: https://leadthewaylearningacademy.org/
Metro students are invited to apply for the President's Volunteer Service Award by keeping track of community service hours now through September 1. Students 15 and younger need a minimum of 50 hours; students 16+ need at least 100 hours. This is a nonpartisan award to encourage volunteering at all ages! https://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/
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Middle School students are invited to learn about the earth's frozen landscape from real polar scientists as part of the Polar 4-H SPIN Club happening July 27-31 via Zoom. Learn more at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KhnpZ9IdWq-BLfd1y6ku-tdSFvTab7_p/view?usp=sharing
Metro has developed protocols for the start of school this fall which include a blended or full-time virtual option, increased cleaning/sanitation, social distancing, face mask requirement, and daily monitoring for symptoms of illness.
Parents will have the option to select a blended (in person and virtual) or full-time virtual schedule for their children; a survey will be sent out next week. Click here to read the guidelines: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bHVelK-pRD90C7Lt-HXfVWg9do2fhYuL/view?usp=sharing
High school students and teachers are invited to attend a free online Creative Coding Festival this Saturday, July 11 from 2-5pm. Visit http://ccfest.rocks to read more and to register!
Metro parents can participate in Gohio Commute's "School Pool" service to find other families in their area who want to share rides to/from school. If interested, sign up at https://gohiocommute.com/s/schoolpool-metro-20202021
Consider a gift to Metro Schools during The Big Give, going on from 10am June 10 through 11am June 11. Your donation will help equip tomorrow's leaders and innovators! https://columbusfoundation.org/the-giving-store/nonprofit-directory-listing/TheMetroSchools/8938
Metro's 2020 Virtual Graduation Ceremony will premiere June 6 at 10am on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWgFMOdJFKmZb5NNVBNeMw
The Girls Who Code Virtual Summer Immersion Program is designed to help 9th - 11th grade girls learn the computer science skills needed to make an impact, get an inside look into the tech field, and join a supportive lifelong sisterhood ! Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so apply today at girlswhocode.com/virtualsipform
Middle school students can participate in virtual Techie Camps June 22 - July 24 sponsored by Battelle. If interested, go to https://bit.ly/info4TCV to request more information. Students can join daily virtual meet ups with games and tutorials + Learn block-based programming + Work as a team to code fun games + Gain XP and level up as they improve coding skills!
Students will be permitted to keep their Metro iPad/laptop over summer, but student and parent agreements must be turned in by May 29 to do so. Please check your email for the parent update, which includes the links to the online agreements.
M.S. Staff Spotlight: Ms Tugend - Thank you for being part of the Metro Middle School family! We appreciate your love of teaching, flexibility and willingness to innovate. We appreciate all you do!
Metro's PTSA hosted a drive-thru Teacher Appreciation Lunch today with the help of parents, staff and students. Thanks for making it a great day!
M.S. Staff Spotlight: Ms. Arend - Thank you for being a part of the Metro Middle School Family. We love your genuine care for students, passion for art, hard work and perseverance teaching art online! We appreciate all you do!
May 2020 Actions for Happiness Calendar - Give it a try!: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XCDyauzwIcVcrFttUdZdH2bTlRJ2PoYR/view?usp=sharing
M.S. Staff Spotlight: Ms. Isabel - Thank you for being part of the Metro Middle School family. We love your incredible ability to connect with students, love of your content and content jokes, upbeat encouragement and your work ethic. We appreciate all you do!
M.S. English teachers checked out books from local libraries which were taken home by students and not returned. They now have huge fines for missing books! Please see if you have any of at them at home and return ASAP (Tues. or Thurs. between 10am-2pm): https://bit.ly/3bHAJUW
Metro's Middle School staff sent a special video message to their students last week: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AnwelsYaTj79C1f847oDKXuJBxx-B3Df/view?usp=sharing
Middle School students were challenged to recreate a famous painting. Pictured are Leeann B. and her father in their rendition of Grant Wood's painting "American Gothic." Great job!
