Congratulation to Ms. Kim Tavel for being chosen for the Volunteer of the Month for the month of October. Ms.Tavel continues to be helpful in 2nd grade classrooms. She comes in consistently and is always ready to lend a hand. She works well with students and offers to help not only in her grandaughter's class, but helps with the whole grade level, if needed. She is a wonderful volunteer that displays kindness and grace! The Tiger Family thanks you Ms. Tavel for your dedication to our den!

Tenika Fryson

It is an honor to announce that Mrs. Valera is the teacher of the month for October. She is the team lead for Kindergarten and has done a fabulous job providing best practice strategies for her teammates. She has stayed after school to provide support when needed. She is dedicated to the success of each child in her class. Congratulation Mrs. Valera!

It is also an honor to announce that Mr. Pavon is the staff of the month for October. He is definitely a jewel to have as a secretary in our building. He has organized countless initiatives for our Tiger Family. His communication skills and professionalism is impeccable. With this being said, he has received a promotion in the county, which means he will be leaving us. We are elated to give him this honor before he leave us. Congratulation Mr. Pavon.

Each of these wonderful recipients will receive a special parking space and certificate.

Tenika Fryson

On Monday, November 13, students who have met their goal will receive a certificate and will be able to dress down Friday, November 17. They also will be highlighted on our Class Dojo Bulletin Board.

Tenika Fryson

STEM fair is is fast approaching. In the link below you will find the information needed for our STEM fair projects. The STEM fair packets will not be distributed to students. However, students received outlines of due dates to help guide them in creating their STEM fair projects. Please review the packet with your child so that they will have a successful STEM experience. Upper elementary students should have written their title, question, hypothesis, materials, and procedures. Students should start their experiment. Lower elementary students should start research. Thank you to all the families who came out to STEM night. Please consider volunteering for our STEM fair.

Volunteer link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1QTeDU0CAq-9v-k89PN7GAP38F01PEXXWWa-H78YypmU8yA/viewform?c=0&w=1

Link to STEM Packet:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZUCIPLiZQYrzoNOwGTdCgpR9Ju4ORm1Af68spDPBQAU/edit?usp=sharing

Link to possible STEM fair project ideas:
http://www.education.com/science-fair/

Scientific method Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUa-ilQqEv0

Selecting a STEM fair topic guide:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vx1MjP0zxQhmvbZZvXKqaiuzeDKeeprXuY-QcbXAUY0/edit?usp=sharing

CMIT STEM fair Committee

We will have our annual Toys for Tots drive November 13th through December 1st. Please consider sending in new toys to help children in need. Together we can make a difference.

CMIT Staff

We are planning to attend our second annual trip to the University of Maryland basketball game for Upper Elementary. The cost is $10. All payments should be made by November 14th. We are excited to leave at 9:00am on November 16th for our fun college exploration day.

Grade 3-5 teachers

Our Fourth annual Scholastic book fair is open until November 17th. Our hours for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are 7:30am-4:00pm. Our hours for Tuesday and Thursday are 7:30am-3:00pm. The library will close for lunch each day from 11:00am-1:00pm. Please consider signing up to volunteer. If you would like to volunteer for a spot that is taken please email Mrs. McCain'Wigfall at bmccain@cmitelementary.org and Mrs. Diana at ddumbadze@cmitelementary.org. Complete the link below to help out with our book fair.
https://volunteer.scholastic.com/#/signup/yf42B0srI

To order online simply go to the link below.
http://www.scholastic.com/bf/chesapeakemathanditelement1

Our book fair goal is $10,000. Please help us continue to build our media center. Thank you!

Mrs. McCain'Wigfall

November 13th: PD Day - 2 hour Early Dismissal for Students
November 14th-17th: FAST testing (5th grades only)
November 18th: Open House for Prospective Parents @ 10:00am.
November 22nd-24th: Thanksgiving Holiday - School/Office Closed
December 6th: Picture Make-Up Day
December 7th: Open House for Prospective Parents @ 6:00pm.
December 8th: PD Day - 2 hour Early Dismissal for Students

In reading our story for the week will be Wemberly Worried. We will focus on making connections with the characters and her character traits. Please be sure to look at the new homework sheet that is coming home. All assignments are to be put into the journal.

For math we are being chapter 1 and this chapter deals with addition and subtraction within word problems. It is imperative to have students tell you what key word helped them to know when to add and when to subtract.

In Social Studies, we will be working on The Government. They will learn all about the job of the President, Governor, and Mayor. This is important because it goes along with their entire Project Based Project for second quarter.

Please be sure to check students folders. Our school will be participating in donating pajamas to children in need for the cold season. This begins next week and runs until December 13.

There is a 2 hour early dismissal on Monday, November 13.

First Grade

Third graders have been working hard and we are so proud them!
This week will include the following events:
Monday, November 13 is a 2 hour early dismissal, enrichment ends at 4pm
Wednesday, November 15 University of MD field trip
Thursday, November 16, Charlotte's Web field trip
Permission slips will come home with your scholar on Monday.
Going forward please make sure to replenish your scholar's school supplies and encourage them to read each evening. Please have your scholar practice their multiplication facts each evening as well. If you were not able to conference with your scholar's teacher and you wish to do so, please contact us for an alternate day.
We would like to recognize Mrs. Lee, as our October Volunteer of the Month. Thank you for all that you have done for our team!

Third Grade Team