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Metro student begins at home business during pandemic. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dispatch.com/news/20200907/columbus-teen-builds-sneaker-restoration-business-amid-pandemic%3ftemplate=ampart

Join us for the next meeting of the Metro PTSA on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7pm. The meeting will be hosted virtually on Webex; all families are welcome to participate. Check your email for the meeting link and code.

Metro's High School Parent Technology and Q&A session scheduled for Thursday, August 27 at 6:30pm is being postponed. The new meeting date will be posted as soon as the event is rescheduled.

Read the Fall 2020 Welcome Message from Metro Superintendent Meka Pace: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13dMH3IDv11uYvn56GkXCTK9_pzWJnbE5/view?usp=sharing

Read about how Metro's partnership with OSU's College of Education & Human Ecology results in research beneficial to student growth: https://ehe.osu.edu/news/listing/build-student-success-practical-research/

A Franklin County and City of Columbus-led collaborative is working to fill a critical needs gap for thousands of students who will have online learning this fall, yet lack computers and Internet service. The goal is to provide computers and hotspots to as many homes as possible. Details of the plan are still being worked out, including which schools and families will be served first. You can read more here: https://commissioners.franklincountyohio.gov/news/2020/public-private-partnership-to-keep-franklin-county

Metro Families, You may have received communications from Lifetouch (our school picture people) regarding picture days this week. Please disregard those notices and do not bring your child to take pictures Tuesday or Thursday! We are only taking ID photos for students who are new to Metro this year; those will take place during the MAP testing and orientation. We will not be doing school pictures for returning students at this time. We plan to reschedule picture day later in the school year. This is for the safety of our staff, students and families. Thanks, and sorry for any confusion!

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/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UEQX0S7152oSxwugaL6rknOEp2ECT8qm/view?usp=sharing

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!