Registration is now open for Amazon Web Services Girls’ Tech Day, a chance for young women ages 8-24 to explore Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Coding, Virtual Reality, Robotics, and more! Visit their site for information and registration. http://www.cvent.com/events/aws-girls-tech-day/event-summary-bd517818d92949a99198c428f7b8a8bf.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2QjWg7Qdhcs1QLW6MDDpmzev_HOD_OL4gyQ7jeF9rGQAlfW4c15SjQAmo
H.S. families are invited to "Noche de Ciencias", a 3-day event geared toward increasing interest in STEM fields in the Hispanic community. Register by Nov. 6 if interested! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ip6kcch63mYGPclgrjjcWpEbbhCdEMI6/view?usp=sharing
What do you do when you can't take a class photo during virtual instruction? You put your critical thinking skills to work! Check out Ms. Kennedy's creative Advisory photo.
Metro is planning to begin blended instruction Nov. 2 and will return to an 8am-2:30pm schedule. We anticipate resumed bus service from CCS, Hilliard and SWCS for those who registered for transportation. Students will report for onsite instruction two days a week based on last name OR can select to continue full time virtual instruction. Families who have not done so should complete the Cohort Selection Survey by Friday to help us with planning: https://forms.gle/qH8gyvDBHZujbryB9
List of student food service options during fall 2020 virtual instruction by district of residence: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FdG9LI7Wj9JpTCmAj-eulyNFTRepooRo83U_kVeXCww/edit?usp=sharing
Create a positive outlook every day this month! Use the Optimistic October calendar for great ideas on keeping a positive mindset. https://drive.google.com/file/d/13rWAhDhui02ArjEp5mUH54U4AOEmpdey/view?usp=sharing
Celebrate STEM at OSU's WestFest Sept. 28-Oct. 3. This year's event has gone virtual and has a variety of activities for science enthusiasts of all ages. Visit their website for details: https://bpcrc.osu.edu/west-campus-science-technology-festival
Girls + Data is offering virtual camps in the coming weeks for female students interested in technology careers. Visit their website to learn more and to register: https://www.girlsplusdata.org
Metro student begins at home
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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/
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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