This week, Dr. Robinson highlights the STEM EXPO that was hosted last weekend. The event at Ellet CLC featured scholar projects, interactive booths, Realm of the Reptile entertainment and the bridge building competition. We can't wait for next year!
More district news
3 in 30 - Check out this week's 3 in 30 - three APS news stories in 30 seconds!
Career opportunities at APS - APS is currently accepting applications for a substitute bus driver. Learn more.
Firestone CLC cheerleaders earn first place at Nationals
Congratulations Firestone CLC Cheer! The squad earned itself a place in the National High School Cheer Championship and is the first APS cheerleading team to do so.
More APS in the news
Celebrating A students at Jennings CLC - An all-star breakfast was held to celebrate the hard work of students who earned all A’s for the first two grading periods.
Feature Teacher at King CLC - See Dr. Robinson award fourth grade teacher Jennifer Spradlin.
Northeast Central Ohio Scholastic Art and Writing winners - See the list of students from APS that earned honorable mentions and silver and gold keys.
Garfield Army JROTC awarded highest distinction -Cadets earned the Honor Unit With Distinction status alongside the top 5% of Army JROTC units in the county.
Dr. Erich Merkle, central office school psychologist, office of college access, Akron Public Schools
Gaming our mental health
These cold and blustery winter days mean most of us are staying indoors. We pass the time by watching television, consuming Internet media and playing video games. Video games have been a controversial pastime since their earliest days of Pong and Tetris. Behavioral health experts caution that they reduce physical activity, may have some linkages to violence and aggression and diminish social relationships. Other research counters that video games can improve visual motor coordination, promote cooperative play, build problem-solving skills and help us discover a community of similarly interested peers. You can learn more about video games and mental health through the following, and as always, supervision and moderation are the key!
Child tax credit - This tax credit can reduce your taxes by as much as $2,000 for each child who qualifies you for the credit. Learn more.
Job seeker workshops - Ohio Means Jobs Summit County is hosting a job seeker workshop through March. See the schedule.
Free food distributions - Summit County Job and Family Services, the WIC office and the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank are providing free food and infant formula Feb. 16 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at The Remedy Church.
Free tax preparation - United Way of Summit & Medina is offering free appointments to help families prepare state and federal taxes. Learn more and schedule online or call 211.
Fun things to do!
Pianist Aaron Diehl in concert - See a live classical and jazz performance from the acclaimed pianist and his trio Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall. Purchase tickets.
Youth Empowerment Summit - Attend the free event for students in grades 8-12 Feb. 16 from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at 750 White Pond Drive. Learn more.
High school STEM Career Day - Students in grades 9-12 can network and learn directly from Goodyear associates Feb. 17 from 8 a.m.-noon at The University of Akron. Register today.
Lunar New Year celebration - Celebrate the Year of the Dragon and see APS students perform Feb. 18 from 3:30-8 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre. Purchase tickets here.
