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				<title><![CDATA[Head of School, Matthew Baker recently quoted in Forbes magazine]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The article in Forbes Magazine focuses on college admissions and the stresses and mental challenges that are facing students as they think about the transition to college. Metro Arts was the first school in the valley to use the Project Wayfinder curriculum for seniors and more recently the Belonging curriculum for Freshman. We are trying to equip our students not just to get into college but to thrive once they get there.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:58:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Quarter 2 Update from Metro Arts]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts continues to be committed to the health and safety of all students and staff. Therefore, our Governing Board has decided to stay online with virtual learning for the Second Quarter. Our decision was determined by guidance provided by the CDC and the Governor's office.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 15:28:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Visual Arts teacher Stephanie Carrico helping the homeless through her non profit music venue Trunk Space]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[How a Phoenix arts space helped two homeless kids start a new life after their mom died]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:49:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Starts August 3rd, 2020]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[IMPORTANT UPDATE ON STARTING SCHOOL
AUGUST 3rd, 2020
REMOTE LEARNING]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 18:27:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[7/15/20 Metro Arts School Update]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[7-15-20

Good Afternoon, Students and Families,

We hope this message finds you safe and healthy. We wanted to provide you with a brief update for beginning school at Metro.

Earlier today, the Governor met with educational leaders, and the Arizona Department of Education also provided schools with an overview of guidelines. We are still expecting further guidance from the State as we finalize our plans.

Although we had planned on communicating full details today, we are incorporating today’s recent updates from the State into our plans.

We look forward to providing you with a full update tomorrow.

Thank you for your support.

Respectfully,

Metropolitan Arts Institute Administration

Matt Baker, Head of School
Jenny Quinn, Student Services & Academics
Betsy Rosenmiller, Finance
Lisa Starry, Operations
John Perovich, Admissions and Student Life]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2020 20:24:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[High School Yearbooks are Ready to Order!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[High School yearbooks are ready to order!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 11:37:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Rings Are In!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Senior rings are in! $30 each.
Visit the main office to purchase one.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:41:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Visual Arts Showcase April 29th!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Senior Visual Arts Showcase, April 29th from 6-7:30pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:38:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts School Information for August 2020]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parent & Student Information for Metro Arts August 2020]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:16:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chromebook Check out Deadline is 4/1]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Metro Arts Parents and Guardians,

Governor Ducey issued an order on Monday directing state residents to stay at home until the end of April, following the lead of several other governors as health officials try to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Along with Governor Ducey, keeping Arizonans safe and healthy as we slow the spread of COVID-19 remains our top priority. In order to keep our campus, staff, and students as safe as possible, the last day to check out a Chromebook will be this Wednesday, April 1st, by 12 pm. 

Thank you for your continued support. 

Kind regards,
Metropolitan Arts Administration]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 22:23:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[IMPORTANT INFORMATION- Please click Read full Story!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2020 10:56:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Courtney Page attends Joint Mathematics Meetings in Denver]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:33:54 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nicole Olson wins 1st Runner up in Artlink Juried exhibition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nicole was awarded first runner-up for her performance  “(M)used". The exhibition was juried by a panel of judges who are members of Artlink’s Board of Directors.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2020 09:19:20 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts ART NIGHT on 12/5]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Save the Date! 
Metro Arts presents ART NIGHT
Visual Arts Showcase, Live Music, Dance, Theater and Vocals Performances and Art Sale.
FREE EVENT
DECEMBER 5TH from 5-7PM]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 10:18:41 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Spanish teacher attends the ACTFL Convention!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our Spanish teacher Ms Worsham is attending the The ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo this week in Washington DC!
This global event brings together more than 8,000 language educators from all languages, levels, and assignments.The ACTFL goal is to provide a comprehensive professional development experience that will have an impact on language educators at all levels of teaching and in turn help their students to succeed in their language learning process.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2019 13:25:05 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Incredible review of Luna & Solis. The new play by Brelby Theatre Company]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro teacher Brian Maticic wrote and produced this play which stars Metro Middle School theater teacher Shelby Maticic. Read the full review.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2019 11:16:32 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Spring Dance Concert]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tickets on Sale Now!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2020 20:41:28 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2021 Austria, Germany and Switzerland Trip - Now Enrolling]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Enroll Now - Limited Space
10 Day Trip for March 2021 Spring Break.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:48:47 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[After School Aerial Arts with Scorpius Dance]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[After school aerial arts with Scorpius Dance. Open to all grades. Starts 2/11 and Registration deadline is 2/10. See attachment for more details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:01:19 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention Metro Students

This Wednesday (February 19th) there will be a rally by Donald Trump at the coliseum near our school. Due to the proximity and expected traffic, police have suggested that parents may want to pick their students up early from school. The highways will be closed sometime after 12:30 and street traffic will be heavy. Any student who is picked up after 11:00 am tomorrow morning will have their absence automatically excused. The campus will be closing at 2:15 tomorrow. The EF tour Barcelona meeting will be rescheduled for Thursday 
(SEE NEW DATE/TIME BELOW). Thank you for your patience and understanding.



EF BARCELONA STUDENT MEETING
NEW DATE: 2/20 (Thursday) at 2:45pm (Film Room)

HS VALENTINE DANCE
NEW DATE: 2/20 (Thursday) 4-6pm (Film Room)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:25:58 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts New Works Festival Coming Soon!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[8 short plays written, directed and performed by Metro Students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:55:47 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Dance Teacher Nicole Olson is performing at Canal Convergence this weekend!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the third year in a row, Metro Arts Dance instructor Nicole Olson has been invited to choreograph a dance piece as part of the Canal Convergence series of Art works, performances and activities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2019 21:09:08 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Vending Machines at Metro - Now Accepting Credit Cards]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts got two new vending machines over fall break that now accept credit cards. There is a 10 cent charge per purchase when using a credit card.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2019 21:23:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts celebrates International Day of Peace 2019]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Peace Day is celebrated Internationally on September 21 each year to recognize the efforts of those who have worked hard to end conflict and promote peace

Metro Arts celebrated Peace Day on Friday, September 20th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:46:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts 7th Grade presents All I need to know, I learned in Kindergarten]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:07:29 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[3 Metro Arts teachers awarded ariZoni Theater Awards!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations! Metro Arts teachers John Perovich, Brian Maticic, and Shelby Elise Maticic. They were all awarded at the ariZoni Theater Awards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:14:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Visual Arts teacher, Sonia Payan, is in a group show at New City Studio in Phoenix.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come out this Friday, February 1st from 7-10pm for Kinesis, a show that explores the movements and transitions that we all experience in life, whether it be physically, metaphysically, or emotionally. From nostalgic photography to amazing performances by the Condor dance company, this is not a show that you want to miss out on!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2019 11:03:07 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[9 The Gallery's annual holiday group art exhibit, Tiny Works I Tiny Dances IV, opens First Friday, December 7th, 6-10 PM.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year's exhibit features a stunning collection of over 170 pieces of original art for sale, all priced $300 or less, as well as live dance performances at 7 and 8 PM. Our own Visual Arts teacher, Sonia Payan will have two artworks up, and Performing Arts teacher, Nicole Olsen will be performing!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 10:08:30 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CANDY DONATIONS NEEDED!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Candy donations needed for our 10/31 Costume Parade!
If you can donate, please drop off your donation to the front office by 10/30. Thank you :)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Head of School Matt Baker is featured in article in the "Downtown Devil".]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The article titled "Metropolitan Arts Institute college enrollment rate exceeds state average"  was written by Jonmaesha Beltran]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 13:51:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First ever Visual Arts Department "Gift Art Sale": Saturday Dec. 1st 11am-2pm]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lots of unique handmade items great for gift giving.  There will be photos, prints, resin jewelry, beaded jewelry, key chains, book marks, crochet items, painted tiles, ornaments, t-shirts, leather cuffs and much more. There will also be a shrinky-dink station where you can make your own shrinky-dinks! All funds raised will be donated to the Metro Arts Visual Arts Department.

Please come out and have fun while supporting our students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2018 09:41:58 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Finance Director and Teacher Betsy Rosenmiller contributes to "ARIZONA" installation artwork in Scottsdale]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms Rosenmiller was one of 100 volunteers who crocheted sections of the 600 foot long piece titled "ARIZONA".]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:44:34 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts dance teacher Nicole Olson featured for 2nd year at Scottsdale Canal Convergence]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nicole Olson will choreograph and perform two completely different dances on two separate dates during the canal convergence. Don't miss these two exciting performances.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:44:22 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dance teacher Nicole Olson in Java magazine's May issue]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nicole Olson is one of 4 "Women in the Arts" featured in the May 2018 issue of Java Magazine.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:53:26 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Quick resin jewelry workshop for Metro staff]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[After the faculty meeting on Wednesday, April 4th, Betsy Rosenmiller led the staff in a 1 hour workshop on making resin jewelry. We embedded natural materials like tiny branches and flowers, written text and even a little glitter! Ms. Rosenmiller has been making resin jewelry with the Metro student Craft Club and decided to share the process with the staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:57:21 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Carter Lindsay and Trent Sandon win 2nd place in AZ Council on Economic Education "Stock Market Game"!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts Personal Finance class team of Trent and Carter placed 2nd out of 267 in the High School Region! Metro Arts as a school placed 2nd out of 18 local high schools for best rate of return (2nd place for making the most money overall). Congratulations to Finance teacher Janice Konderik for her excellent instruction that helped her students achieve this honor! On Friday, May 4th, Ms. Konderik and the two student winners will be attending the awards banquet held at the Phoenix Zoo.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:24:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Ireland/England Video]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here is a video from our March 2018 Ireland/England Trip! 
Video by John Perovich Metro Film/Theater Faculty]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 13:25:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Dance Teacher Nicole Olson choreographs and performs at the Canal Convergence 2018]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nicole Olson was selected to choreograph several dances that will occur over the space of two weekends. The dancers will interact with the large scale public art installations that are the main focus of the event.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 13:34:37 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EARLY RELEASE NOTICE ON 10/5/2018]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Greetings Metro Parents,

In order to finalize Quarter One grades, we will release Jr. High at 2:30 and campus will close at 3:00 pm on October 5th, 2018. Please make student pickup arrangements accordingly. School resumes after Fall Break on Monday, October 22nd, 2018.

Thank you for your support.
Metro Arts Administration]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 12:34:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts students win prizes in two categories at the Arizona State Fair]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts students won 1st prize in yearbook layout and 3rd prize for the cover design for the 2016-2017 school yearbook. Thank you to photo and yearbook teacher Stephanie Carrico for working with the students and submitting the entry to the state fair.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 15:05:28 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Broadway World News announces John Perovich's  "Now and Then Creative Company" production of MEDEA]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts Theater & Film teacher John Perovich is in the news with his new production company.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2017 10:12:35 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Class of 2017 Mural]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Just in time for the start of the new school year, the senior mural is completed and installed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2017 18:44:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Prom Needs Your Support! Donate Today!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/845585</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Metro Arts Student Leadership & Prom Committee is raising money to host our April 14th Prom at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel. To keep our tickets affordable we need to raise funds to help cover our expenses for the hotel rental and supplies.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2018 13:48:34 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[14 Metro staff members got together in the art room for a July screen printing workshop by Metro arts teacher Seth Kasselman. Everyone had a great time catching up with each other and learning a new skill.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 15:52:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro senior Monique Sarzoza performed at The Trunk Space on May 6, 2017, for their annual "Indie 500"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Trunk Space is run by Metro Arts visual arts teacher Stephanie Carrico]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2017 14:47:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations Sofia Taglienti! Winner in C-SPAN documentary contest!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sofia's documentary on education policy reform and teacher retention, titled "A Heart for Teaching" won 2nd place in the western division. Especially impressive since last year Sofia was part of the duo that won the First place award! Also thank you to Metro Arts film teacher John Perovich for his support and assistance to Sofia in completing this impressive documentary. This is the 3rd year in a row that Metro Arts students have won 1st or 2nd place in this contest!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2017 11:38:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Metro Arts Theater & Film teacher interviewed by BroadwayWorld.com about his theater background and starting a new production company at Metro Arts.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[BWW Interview: John Perovich of Now and Then Creative Company]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2017 15:33:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Excellent review of "Peter and the Starcatcher" performed by Brelby Theatre]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Brelby Theatre is a community theater company run by Metro Arts Middle School teacher Brian Maticic. The reviewer states "As Black Stache, Brian Maticic is a feast. His physicality is tremendous, as are his voice and bright, expressive face. He is hilarious and charming, worthy of Alan Rickman's quintessential Sheriff of Nottingham. It's impossible not to love him."

Metro Arts theater teacher John Perovich is also featured in the review:
"John Perovich's Lord Astor has a large, comfortingly refined presence. Perovich knows his craft and gives every moment its due. We miss him when he's not in a scene."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2017 16:16:12 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Snow Queen]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Metro Arts dance teacher Nicole Olson with former students and current students who are all dancing in the Frances Smith Cohen’s Snow Queen produced by Center Dance Ensemble.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2016 15:41:53 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to Metro Arts Dance teacher Nicole Olson for winning the 2016 Mayor's Arts Award for Dance.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/635300</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Mayor’s Arts Awards serve to identify outstanding leaders in six areas; Visual Arts, Theatre, Music, Dance, Creative Writing, and Innovative Organization. Nominees will be chosen based on the criteria of innovation, impact, and integration.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:51:59 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Macbeth performance by Brelby Theatre Company]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Brelby Theatre is a community theater company run by Middle School teacher Brian Maticic. Lead actors in the play included Metro-Arts teachers Cody Goulder and John Perovich.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:51:25 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Betsy Rosenmiller receives the 2016 Charter Business Leader of the Year Award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Arizona Charter Schools Association is pleased to honor exemplary educators with our 2016 Charter Awards, which annually recognizes the top charter teacher, leader, business manager and school in Arizona. The award winners highlight some of the best of what Arizona’s charter movement has to offer. 2016 Charter Business Leader of the Year — Betsy Rosenmiller, finance director at Metropolitan Arts Institute, a charter high school serving 250 students in Phoenix. Although Betsy has a background in business administration, her passion is art. She started her career as a gallery director at several art galleries throughout the Valley before joining Metro Arts in 2009. Betsy transformed the small charter school’s business office, providing more support for teachers and staff, and ensuring the school’s compliance and audits are spotless. Always looking for to put more money in the classroom, Betsy is constantly researching new vendors and improving efficiency. In addition to her business support, Betsy also handles student scheduling, co-teaches art coursework and currently leads the craft club. Betsy is a true example of commitment to a school’s mission.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:51:39 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Photo teacher Stephanie Carrico's "The Trunk Space" , a non-profit music and performance venue re-opens in great new location]]></title>
				<link>http://www.metro-arts.org/apps/news/article/635448</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:50:30 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dance teacher Nicole Olson featured in the New Times]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nicole Olson of Scorpius Dance Theatre on How She Always Knew She'd Be a Dancer]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:52:26 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Koryn Woodward Wasson featured "Artist of the Month"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Painting, Drawing and Printmaking teacher Koryn Woodward Wasson. She is the featured "Artist of the Month" in the May 2016 issue of Phoenix Magazine. (pg. 48).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:52:56 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to photo teacher Stephanie Carrico]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Trunk Space, Stephanie Carrico's music venue in downtown Phoenix, has been nominated for The 4th Annual Mayor's Arts Awards. The Trunk Space is a finalist in the category of "Innovative Arts Organization".]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:54:40 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nicole Olson named Phoenix New Times 2016 "Best Dancer"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Metro Dance teacher Nicole Olson for being names the Valley's best dancer for 2016 by the Phoenix New Times!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:49:07 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2015- Stephanie Lucas film company "Limitrophe Films" completed a new film titled "Kitty". The film has been selected for viewing at numerous film festivals.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA["KITTY" - Tensions rise on a young couple's sightseeing tour as they discuss the cat sitter they've hired for the weekend. Yoshiko and Fukuo Ogawa star in this patient, offbeat Japanese-language short drama elegantly set in the American Southwest.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 16:01:10 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Award winning teacher Stephanie Lucas returns from "Convening"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[National Artist Teacher Fellowship Convening: All Fellows – accompanied by their school leaders – will convene to share experiences and discuss relevant issues and concerns. Fellows will also be expected to work with colleagues and school administrators to carry out post-fellowship plans, and submit a report on the impact of the fellowship.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:54:15 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tara Ferguson- awarded prestigious grant]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Ferguson, 10th & 11th Grade Humanities teacher,  was one of just 16 teachers nationwide to be awarded a prestigious grant to attend a seminar in Vienna, Austria this summer.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 16:11:04 -0700</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Phoenix Chorale wins Grammy for Best Choral Perfomrance. Former Metro vocals teacher Kerry Ginger is a member of this group.]]></description>
				
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