Connecting Culture & Cuisine: Dr. Puja Batra-Wells spoke to Mrs. Barton's Regions and People class about careers in cultural studies as part of a unit on Culture & Heritage. Students focused on learning about food as a major element of culture.
Collaborative Learning: Design Pathway students created 3D-printed catapults that were used by Physics students to conduct experiments. Mr. Cox's Physics class will share their data and findings with Mr. Caldwell's Design class as part of the interdisciplinary project.
The Metro Middle School wall construction project is shifting from this fall to next spring due to permitting delays with the state of Ohio and supply chain issues. Instead of beginning construction in November, the start of the project will be moved to mid-May 2023. This will allow us to continue in-person instruction for the bulk of the school year. Based on the timeline received from the construction manager, we will share any hybrid plans (if needed) or adjustments to the school calendar.
Members of all Metro H.S. graduating classes are invited to an Alumni Tailgate Party Friday, Sept. 30 at 5pm at Metro. RSVP today if you can attend: https://forms.gle/dBfVmGoDkhJzN5A17
The PTSA is offering a sale on Metro Spirit Wear now through the end of September. Tees, polos, sweatshirts and hats are available in youth and adult sizes. Use the link below to access the online store and be sure to place your order by Friday, Sept. 30; items will not be available after that date. Order at https://www.bluemarlingraphics.com/metro.htm (items will arrive at Metro in October)
The Art of Recycling: What do you do with a stack of leftover packing material that looks like small pizza boxes? If you’re Mrs. Baker, you have students create pizza themed 3D art!
Metro Bodies Pathway students toured Franklinton to explore the work of local artists. Students were able to speak with some of the artists as they worked with the goal of refining their research and observation approaches. @ErikaReeves @PASTFoudation
There was a gas leak discovered this morning on Kenny Road near Woody Hayes drive (north of Metro). The Grandview Fire Department has closed a portion of Kenny Road while the leak is handled and is monitoring the area.
The Fire Captain has confirmed that the Metro building will not be impacted by the leak, so classes will continue as usual. The only change is that Wellness (gym) classes will remain indoors and we will not have outdoor recess.
Catching Some Rays: AfterCare students spent time outside enjoying the beautiful weather and getting a head start on fun activities for the three-day holiday weekend!
Members of all Metro graduating classes are invited to the Alumni Tailgate during Ohio State's Homecoming Weekend! See old classmates and enjoy tailgate food Friday, September 30 at 5pm at 1929 Kenny Road. Visit our Alumni page to RSVP: https://www.themetroschool.org/page/alumni
2Fit 2Quit: High School Wellness students completed their first "Workout Wednesday" at the OSU Adventure Recreation Center (ARC).
Metro High School parents are invited to Curriculum Night today at 6pm. Follow your child’s schedule (bring a copy from PowerSchool) to hear from their teachers.
Metro Bodies ECE students participated in a "cultural bag" activity. The object was for students to draw images on the outside of the bag that represent how others see them and bring items inside the bag that showed how they view themselves.
High School students met by grade level with Assistant Principal McKibben to review expectations and goals for the school year. We're building community and getting off to a great start!
Picture day is tomorrow, so please come with your best smile! All students will be photographed for school IDs; we will send home portrait order forms if you'd like to purchase pictures!
Summer Wellness students visited Lifeline of Ohio to learn about all aspects of the organ donation process. Thanks to Donate Life Ohio team members for the wealth of information and the tour of the Wall of Donors.
The Metrobots team took time to honor Mr. Hertenstein at their banquet last night as he celebrated his last event with them as their Advisor. We join the team in wishing Mr. Hertenstein a fond farewell as he leaves Metro for a new adventure in Dayton.
Sixth grade Regions and People classes learned about the judicial system from local judge Lasheyl Stroud. After studying different types of government over the last few weeks, students were ready with great questions and participated in a mock trial.
Biology students put their Metro Habits to work during a comparative anatomy dissection lab. Through effective collaboration, communication and critical thinking, this hands-on experience helped them learn about the internal workings of a variety of organisms.
Mary Bradley spoke to Mechatronics classes about her journey to find the "Hero Arm," a bionic prosthetic controlled by muscles that is engineered and manufactured in Europe. Mary shared the benefits and limitations of various prosthetics she has used and encouraged students to continue pursuing education in engineering design, as their innovative solutions can be life-changing.
