MƒAdventures

MƒA Summer Softball

Coordinated By: MƒA Master Teachers Bob Burton and James Milana TBD OFFSITE  COMMUNITY

+ PLEASE NOTE: THE DATES WILL BE COMMUNICATED TO TEACHERS ONCE FINALIZED BY THE LEAGUE IN APRIL.

Are you interested in playing gender-inclusive, casual softball with other MƒA teachers this summer? We participate in a Zogsports league and have games on a handful of Sundays at various locations in Manhattan. We hope you can join us! Please register to indicate that you are interested in playing softball this summer. The facilitators will reach out before each game to confirm your availability.

Mothing Adventure

Coordinated By: MƒA Master Teacher Wendy Castillo

SATURDAY, MAY 13

OFFSITE  SCIENCE

Are you interested in the hidden world that comes to life at night? Most often, we are so busy we don’t stop and take a moment to appreciate it. Join us and experience the beauty and diversity in nature through Lepidoptera. After sundown, we will spend some time identifying and learning about moths with the help of the parks department and an entomologist.

Prospect Park Ice Skating

Coordinated By: MƒA Master Teacher Ben Morgenroth

THURSDAY, FEB 9

OFFSITE

 COMMUNITY

Are you interested in connecting with MƒA colleagues on the ice rink? Join us for an evening of skating in Prospect Park. The cost of entry is approximately $10. Bring your own skates or rent at the rink for a small fee. Snacks are available for purchase, and lockers are available for rent.

Rather Be Fishing: MƒA Fly Fishing

Coordinated By: MƒA Master Teachers David Connelly and Douglas Shuman

WEDNESDAY, MAR 29

OFFSITE

 COMMUNITY

Are you interested in fly fishing and want to learn more about it? Join other MƒA teachers and their family members who are passionate about this combination of entomology, riparian ecology, and physics! Our meetups may include casting practice in a park, followed by fishing tales or fly tying in a pub, with the hope of a trip to an upstate trout stream. This interest group is best suited for experienced fly fishers who own equipment, but beginners interested in learning and trying their hand at fly-casting are welcome!

The Science of Walking

Coordinated By: MƒA Master Teacher Diana Lennon

TUESDAY, MAY 9

OFFSITE  SCIENCE

Are you interested in the benefits walking offers—physical, spiritual, and emotional? In 52 Ways to Walk, author Annabel Streets recommends research-based weekly walks to help anyone develop a fulfilling walking lifestyle. We will review a few “ways to walk” and the scientific background for each.

MƒAdventures

Spring is Coastal Clean-Up Time!

Coordinated By: MƒA Master Teacher Cynthia Jimenez

SATURDAY, MAR 18 OFFSITE  SCIENCE

Are you interested in celebrating New York City’s coastlines by showing them a little love? Join us for the second annual MƒA coastal clean-up! We will spend time picking up trash while connecting with other MƒA teachers in the great outdoors. Gloves, garbage bags, and pickers will be provided. Please bring water, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Stained Glass Creations: Advanced

Coordinated By: MƒA Master Teacher Scott Wassmuth

WEDNESDAY, MAR 1

MONDAY, MAR 13 SATURDAY, APR 1

ONLINE & OFFSITE  COMMUNITY

+ PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A THREE SESSION HYBRID M ƒADVENTURE. SESSION 1 WILL TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY, AND SESSIONS 2 AND 3 WILL TAKE PLACE IN-PERSON AT NYC MUSEUM SCHOOL. TEACHERS WILL HAVE TO PURCHASE SOME GLASS AND FOIL AT THE VERY LEAST - TO BE DETERMINED AFTER THE FIRST VIRTUAL MEETING.

Are you interested in further developing the skills you learned in the Stained Glass Creations: Beginner MƒAdventure to make a more elaborate piece? This three session hybrid MƒAdventure is open to those who participated in a beginner Stained Glass Creations MƒAdventure. We will start with a short overview of stained glass history, a showcasing of potential creations, and an opportunity to discuss any pitfalls we may encounter. Next, we will create our designs and prepare pieces for foiling. Finally, we will have a full day to finalize our pieces.

Stained Glass Creations: Beginner

Coordinated By: MƒA Master Teacher Scott Wassmuth

WEDNESDAY, FEB 8 OFFSITE  COMMUNITY

+ PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A THREE SESSION HYBRID M ƒADVENTURE . SESSION 1 WILL TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY, AND SESSIONS 2 AND 3 WILL TAKE PLACE IN-PERSON AT NYC MUSEUM SCHOOL. TEACHERS WILL HAVE TO PURCHASE SOME OF THEIR MATERIALS.

Are you interested in how stained glass crafts are made? Do you want to make stained glass items for yourself or as a gift for someone else? Join us at NYC Museum School to learn the basics and hone your stained glass making skills. At the end of the session, you will learn the basics of stained glass creation and make your very own piece! You may then wish to create more pieces in the advanced course offered later in the semester. No previous artistic ability is needed to sign up and create stained glass!

Star Party on Staten Island

Coordinated By: MƒA Master Teachers David Deutsch, Alia Jackson, and Jay Lang

MONDAY, APR 24 OFFSITE  SCIENCE

+ PLEASE NOTE: RAIN DATES INCLUDE APRIL 25 AND APRIL 26.

Are you interested in stargazing? Then spend an evening with us as we observe the night sky using telescopes and cell phone apps and experience other fun astronomyrelated activities! You’ll learn how to safely observe the Sun and explore some basic astrophotography and spectral analysis methods, all while gazing at the Manhattan skyline. The urban evening sky offers more than you may realize; we hope to observe the Moon, available planets, bright stars, and possibly even nebulae or galaxies. Part of the adventure will be riding the Staten Island Ferry, as our stargazing will take place at Curtis High School, just a short walk from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal.

Teachers, Take a Hike!

Coordinated By: MƒA Master Teachers Nicole Beall, Courtney Ferrell, Yishan Lee, and Mary O’Keefe

TBD OFFSITE  COMMUNITY

+ PLEASE NOTE: DATES WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE GROUP, AND WILL FALL ON NON-SCHOOL DAYS, INCLUDING SOME WEEKENDS.

Are you interested in hiking as a means to rejuvenate and reflect as a teacher? Previous hikes have been in the Hudson Valley and Palisades, and new suggestions are appreciated! Once you register, the group will be polled about available dates, ability levels, car pool needs, and location preferences/ideas. See you on the trail!

Unlocking Nature’s Potential: A Visit to a Chinese Pharmacy

Coordinated By: MƒA Master Teachers Erin RatzGuiñals and Meng-Ping Tu, Ph.D.

SATURDAY, MAY 13 OFFSITE  SCIENCE

Are you interested in Chinese herbal medicine? Join us as we visit a Chinese pharmacy, explore how Chinese prescriptions are made, and speak to the practitioners about their experiences. Teachers will have the opportunity to ask questions, observe herbalists fill prescriptions, and peruse the pharmacy’s herbal remedies. Afterward, we will celebrate with dim sum in a nearby restaurant. Anyone interested in learning more about Chinese herbal medicine is welcome.