About the Met

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1. Community and Support:

- PK-8 Community of Learners: Our school is a tight-knit community where students of all ages learn and grow together, fostering a sense of camaraderie and support.

- A Safe and Sustainable Learning Environment:Metropolitan Arts Academy PK-8 provides a safe learning environment that is sustainable from PK-8, ensuring continuity and stability in education. Here, students not only thrive academically but also develop a strong sense of belonging, and families feel welcomed and included.

- Amazing Customer Service: We pride ourselves on offering amazing customer service to support families with all things related to the school. Whether it's addressing concerns, providing information, or facilitating engagement, our staff is dedicated to ensuring that families feel supported and valued throughout their journey with us.

- Diverse and Caring Staff: Our staff members are not just educators; they're mentors, guides, and advocates. With diverse backgrounds and expertise, they meet students where they are and embrace their unique learning styles, needs, and interests, creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

- Comprehensive Arts Curriculum: Our comprehensive arts curriculum integrates various forms of art, including visual arts, music, theater, dance, and more. Students have ample opportunities to explore and develop their artistic talents both in specials classes, humanities, and in their core studies.

- House Structure: Through our unique house structure, students participate in monthly activities that promote teamwork, leadership, and a sense of belonging.

2. Holistic Learning Approach:

- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Every week, students engage in dedicated social-emotional learning sessions in the classroom. These supportive connection circles help build positive learning communities, healthy friendships, and strong work ethics, all tailored to the appropriate developmental level of each student.

- Peer Mentoring: Students have the opportunity to mentor and be mentored by their peers, fostering leadership skills and building meaningful relationships.

- Restorative Practices: We believe in resolving conflicts and building community through restorative practices, creating a positive and supportive school culture.

- Innovative, Personalized Teaching Methods: Our innovative teaching methods promote creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills within a competency-based learning model. Students are empowered to progress at their own pace and are supported in reaching their individual learning goals. We support all students' needs through IEPs, 504’s, and Gifted and Talented learning plans.

3. Diverse Performance and Learning Opportunities:

- Arts Galore: From dance and musical theatre to instrumental music, visual art, and choir, our students have access to a wide range of performance and learning opportunities.

- Age-Appropriate Performance Opportunities: Students from Kindergarten to 8th grade have the chance to participate in age-appropriate performance opportunities in the arts, allowing them to showcase their talents and creativity at every stage of their development.

- School-wide, Audition-Based Professional Musical: Our school proudly presents a school-wide, audition-based professional musical each year, providing students with a chance to experience the excitement and discipline of a professional production while showcasing their talents to the community.

- High-Quality Academics:Our rigorous academic curriculum includes personalized learning, arts integration, and project-based learning, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential.

4. Engagement and Leadership:

- Parent Volunteer Opportunities: Parents are encouraged to get involved both in and out of the classroom, strengthening the bond between home and school. We have a tiered incentive program for our parent volunteers and recognize them annually in conjunction with our district.

- Student Leadership Opportunities: From peer mentoring to leading house activities, student chaperones for field trips, and audition opportunities for lead roles in school productions, our students have ample opportunities to develop leadership skills and make a positive impact.

- Collaborative Learning Environment: We offer a collaborative learning environment where students work together on projects, performances, and exhibitions. We have a housing structure where students of all levels meet monthly for activities that foster a culture of respect and care. As a restorative justice-centered school, students learn advocacy, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication. We also have a peer mentoring program.

- Art Facilities: The school is equipped with arts focused facilities, including newly renovated classrooms, art space, stage & performance space, dance studio, piano lab, music rooms, and one-to-one technology for every student PK-8.

5. Enriching Afterschool Programming:

- Student Interest Clubs: After the bell rings, students can explore their passions through clubs like Lego Club, Jewelry Making, Kindness Club, Board Game Club, STEAM Club, Book Club, and more.

At Metropolitan Arts Academy PK-8, we're committed to providing a well-rounded education that inspires creativity, fosters collaboration, and empowers students to become confident, compassionate leaders in their community. Join us on this extraordinary journey of learning and discovery!

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📢 Important CMAS Testing Information for Families! 📢

Dear Monarch Families,

State testing season is here, and we want to ensure all of our students are set up for success! CMAS testing begins soon for grades 3-8, and we need your partnership in making sure our students are ready to shine!

✅ Testing Calendar: CMAS testing will take place on during the weeks of April 7-11 and April 14-18.
✅ Attendance Matters! It is crucial that students arrive on time each day of testing. Missing a test session can impact their performance and require make-up testing. We ask that all appointments be made outside of testing days.
✅ School-Wide Dress Down! Even though testing is for grades 3-8, ALL students (PK-8) may dress down to support their testing peers and promote a relaxed atmosphere. Dress down will be for the full month of April for all students. Please ensure your child still follows the school dress code.

💡 How You Can Support Your Child:
✔️ Ensure they get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast each morning.
✔️ Encourage a positive mindset—remind them to do their best and not stress!
✔️ Make sure Chromebooks are fully charged each night.

🎉 ROCK CMAS! Student Incentives 🎉
We are celebrating students who show up ready to give their best effort each day! Testing students can earn a ROCK CMAS! Ticket daily by demonstrating:
⭐ Ready & on time
⭐ Owns their confidence
⭐ Charged Chromebook & focused mindset
⭐ Knocks it out of the park with effort, stamina & enthusiasm

These tickets will be used for exciting incentives throughout testing!

📢 Why CMAS Matters 📢
State testing is one way the state evaluates our school’s effectiveness, and we want our students to show what they know! While we believe in growth, creativity, and all the ways our students shine, this one test plays a role in how our school is measured. Your partnership ensures our students are set up for success!

Thank you for your continued support in making our Monarchs soar! 🦋💙💛

With gratitude,
Principal Trujillo

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