Please note, that all schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 31st in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Schools will reopen Tuesday, June 1st. Enjoy your long weekend!

Mrs. Virgil, Principal Secretary

Students in kindergarten through fifth grades can register for free virtual reading tutoring this summer with BookNook! Sessions begin in July and last six weeks. Click here to learn more: https://www.booknooklearning.com/pgcps_professional_tutoring-2/

Mrs. Virgil, Principal Secretary

Dear Prince George’s County Public Schools Community, As we approach the finish line for this school year and look ahead to the fall, I am pleased to announce Summer Learning Spark, our 2021 summer learning programs which will offer prekindergarten through 12th-grade students opportunities for acceleration, enrichment, intervention, credit recovery and original credit. This year’s programs are available to all students at no cost and offer flexible scheduling including in-person, virtual or hybrid. Additionally, students will be permitted to keep their school-issued devices over summer break to support continued learning. A full list of options is available online. Please note that in addition to our systemic summer programs, several schools are offering programs to enrolled students. I encourage your family to consider taking advantage of these summer offerings to prepare for a strong start to the 2021-22 school year. Our team is looking forward to sharing more information and answering your questions during an upcoming virtual town hall. In the meantime, thank you for your continued partnership and support. Sincerely, Monica Goldson, Ed.D. Chief Executive Officer ----- Estimada comunidad de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Prince George: A medida que nos acercamos a la meta de este año escolar y miramos hacia el otoño, me complace anunciar el Summer Learning Spark, nuestros programas de aprendizaje de verano del 2021. Nuestros programas de verano ofrecerán a los estudiantes de prekínder al 12.º grado oportunidades de aceleración, enriquecimiento, intervención y recuperación de créditos y crédito original. Los programas de este año están disponibles para todos los estudiantes. Los programas de verano no tienen costo alguno y ofrecen horarios flexibles, con clases presenciales, virtuales o híbridas. Además, durante las vacaciones de verano y, para apoyar el aprendizaje continuo, se les permitir a los estudiantes quedarse con los dispositivos que les fueron proporcionados por la escuela. Una lista completa de opciones está disponible en línea. Tengan en cuenta que, además de nuestros programas de verano sistémicos, varias escuelas ofrecen programas para los estudiantes matriculados. Animo a su familia a que considere aprovechar estas ofertas de verano para prepararse para iniciar un comienzo sólido del año escolar 2021-2022. Nuestro equipo espera poder compartir más información y responder sus preguntas durante nuestro próximo foro comunitario virtual. ¡Como siempre, les agradezco su continúo apoyo y colaboración! Atentamente, Monica Goldson, Ed.D. Directora ejecutiva ----- Chère communauté des écoles publiques du comté de Prince George, Alors que nous approchons de la fin de cette année scolaire et que nous allons vers l'automne, j'ai le plaisir d'annoncer Summer Learning Spark, nos programmes d'apprentissage d'été 2021 qui offriront aux élèves de la maternelle à la terminale des possibilités d'accélération, d'enrichissement, d'intervention, de récupération de crédits et de crédits originaux. Les programmes de cette année sont accessibles gratuitement à tous les élèves et offrent des horaires flexibles (en personne, virtuels ou hybrides). En outre, les élèves pourront conserver leurs appareils scolaires pendant les vacances d'été afin de poursuivre leur apprentissage. Une liste complète des options est disponible en ligne. Veuillez noter qu'en plus de nos programmes d'été systémiques, plusieurs écoles offrent des programmes aux étudiants inscrits. J'encourage votre famille à envisager de profiter de ces offres d'été pour se préparer à un bon départ pour l'année scolaire 2021-22. Notre équipe est impatiente de partager plus d'informations et de répondre à vos questions lors d'une prochaine assemblée générale virtuelle. Dans l'intervalle, nous vous remercions pour votre partenariat et votre soutien continus. Sincèrement, Monica Goldson, Ed.D. Directrice exécutive

Mrs. Virgil, Principal Secretary

The 4th Quarter Progress Report grades are now available for viewing via SchoolMAX. Below are directions on how to access grades via SchoolMAX. If you do not have access to School Max, an email must be sent to Mrs. Love at wlove@cmitelementary.org, with your first and last name, desired email for login and your student's first and last name. To access your scholar's grades: - Login into SchoolMAX (https://family.sis.pgcps.org/schoolmax/reset.do?0uw3YEa.aU7zaju.xnn.xGOGO-SS-SS%2BS6_66_O0.GFqgwUVm3sEVzWgkz13SdOhSSFhD0GFq_OgwEkeUs3uYAEEsaU7.LUazsrgjumkz13-SgsUWVjUVm3mWgwkmpwUVm31mLUjsegMmr3gYEjWekr3%3Dx) - Click the 'Grades' tab - Click on 'Progress Report'

Mrs Virgil, Principal Secretary

Please remember the absence form MUST NOW BE USED in reporting your student(s) absences (ANY absences to include hybrid in-person absences, appointments, early dismissals, tardies, or technical difficulty). HYBRID IN-PERSON ABSENCES MUST STILL BE RECORDED EVEN IF THE STUDENT LOGS IN REMOTELY FROM HOME. A parent written or doctor's note should be uploaded directly into the form. Late or make-up work will not be accepted unless the absence is an excused absence and a form has been completed within three (3) days once your child returns to instruction. Below is the link to the form. click here to access the form: https://forms.gle/v2ZL6VfACUeFLSCZA (or the form can be accessed on the school website at http://cmitelementary.org/ >> PARENTS tab >> SCHOOL FORMS) For questions regarding student absences please email attendance@cmitelementary.org.

Mrs. Virgil, Principal Secretary

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Don't miss out on the memories of your scholar(s)...TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO PURCHASE! Unfortunately there will not be a yearbook for this school year, but we want to ensure you have an opportunity to capture LAST school year's moments here at CMIT North Elementary. There are yearbooks from LAST school year (2019-2020) available for purchase for 1st through 5th grade elementary students as well as the 6th grade middle school students. Purchases should be made online through MySchoolBucks. (In the search bar type CMIT NES to see the CMIT NES 2019-2020 SY Yearbook option to make a payment.) Payments will be accepted through Friday, May 28th. Once you have purchased the yearbook, you may schedule a date and time for pick up by sending an email to Ms. Twyman (atwyman@cmitelementary.org) and Mrs. Virgil (evirgil@cmitelementary.org). Appointment dates and times will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM only.(Those who purchased their yearbook and have not scheduled a pick up should contact Ms. Twyman & Mrs. Virgil to schedule pick-up as well). There is a limited supply of the yearbooks; therefore, purchase availability is on a first come first served basis. HURRY! GET YOURS BEFORE THEY'RE GONE!

Mrs. Virgil, Principal Secretary

Happy Memorial Day! We are in the last month and final stretch of school. We have only 2 weeks (11 days) left if the school year. Please help us in making sure your scholar is focused these last few days. The Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony will be held June 11th from 8:30-9:30am. We suggest having a viewing party with the members inside your household. This will open up one of your spaces if needed. Please use the link below to sign up for the Promotion Ceremony. The due date for this form to be filled out is Friday, June 4th. https://forms.gle/dH27jc1V8EKA4FxX8 We will have the ELA Unit 4 assessment on Tuesday. Please review middle vowel sounds and the sight words: find, brown, every, open, now This week in ELA we will : Learn about short and long O and sight words: saw, our Review letters T and C Introduce spelling words with medial A and I This week in Math we will: Compare 2D and 3D shapes Make 2D shapes from other 2D shapes This week in Social Studies we will: Learn how long a year, decade, and century are This week in Science we will: Learn about how animals and people change the environment Dates to know: May 31--No School June 1-- ELA Unit 4 assessment

The Kindergarten Team

In ELA, we are in topic 5-5 informational texts. In phonics this week, we are focusing on prefixes. In grammar, we are working on commas in dates and sentences. In Math, we're continuing Topic 9: Comparing Two-Digit Numbers. In Science, we are finishing our Life Science Unit. In Social Studies, we are learning about earning, spending, and saving. In Health, we are continuing Sanford Harmony Unit 5: Peer Relationships. Reminder: No school Monday 5/31 for Memorial Day!

First Grade Team

We had a terrific week in Second Grade! Next week in Reading, we will continue Unit 5: "Our Incredible Earth." The big question for the unit is "How does Earth change?" The question of the week is "How does a volcano eruption change Earth?" Throughout the week, we will focus on poetry. The spelling pattern will be Syllable Pattern VCCCV. In Math, we will begin Topic 11. This topic covers subtracting within 1,000 using strategies and models. As a reminder, it is recommended that students practice their basic addition and subtraction facts with flashcards regularly at home. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher via ClassDojo. Have a great weekend three-day weekend and we will see everyone on Tuesday!

- The Second Grade Team

Just a friendly reminder to check SchoolMax weekly for your scholar's current standings in all of their classes. Encourage your scholar to stay on top of their assignments and complete their work in a timely manner. It is very easy to fall behind and we want to ensure that all scholars are successful. As a reminder, scholars will have an opportunity to resubmit assignments to improve their grades. Weekly grades will be entered by Sunday at midnight. Parents will have until Wednesday to request a redo of an assignment. Resubmissions must be submitted by the following Sunday. If an assignment is not eligible for a redo, teachers will put "not eligible for redo" in the assignment description. Next week, scholars will continue topic 15 Attributes of Two Dimensional Shapes. In Science, scholars will continue Topic 6 Adaptations and Survival. In Reading, scholars will identify main idea and supporting details in a biography. In Social Studies, we will continue Chapter 6 A Growing Nation. Please remind your scholar to log back into class at the designated time so that they are not missing out on instruction. Our time is limited with students and we would like to maximize our time with students. Please encourage your scholar to log in to Zoom on time for every class including small groups on Wednesdays. We also want to share with families that Class Dojo is our main communication platform to share information with families quickly. Please check Class Dojo daily for any updates and new information shared. Have an awesome week... on purpose!! Upcoming Dates 5/31 Memorial Day No School

Third Grade Team

This week in RELA, we started our new unit on informational text. We read “From Planet Earth,” and practiced identifying text features and what they help us to understand. Next week, we will continue analyzing text features and practice making inferences in the context of different texts. This week in Social Studies, we completed the first two lessons of Chapter 9, exploring the landforms and climate of the Western region of the USA. Next week, we will continue exploring the history of the Western region of the USA This week in Math, we are finishing topic 13 and students will take their end of topic assessment either at the end of this week or next Tuesday. Our next topic is on geometric concepts especially angles. That topic number is 15. This week in Science, we will start having new instruction around plant and animal responses to the environment. This includes how animals adapt to their environment and survive.

Your friendly neighborhood 4th grade team

Hello Parents, This week in Math, our focus will be 'volume of rectangular prisms'. In Science, we will continue to explore patterns in the sky and we will discuss wellness in health. This week for ELA, students will be reading a historical fiction story titled "The Dog of Pompeii." Students will begin reviewing skills covered in fifth grade as we wind down and come to a close for this school year. In Social Studies, students will begin chapter 7: Life in the Young Republic. They will learn about the first presidents of the newly founded United States. The Virtual Promotion for 5th grade is coming soon! This will take place on June 11th from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Please use the form to register three email addresses in which the link will be sent for the ceremony. The due date for this form to be filled out is Friday, June 4th. If you should have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Upshaw at jsmiley@cmitelementary.org https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKEj5AfNAxilUpVK9bpejMbTFzFk0Ogo_tkqMNSgm05jNHPw/viewform?usp=sf_link Have a wonderful week everyone and please remember to check SchoolMax regularly. Thank you for your continuous support!

Sincerely, 5th Grade Team

"Please take the time to nominate a School, Community, or Student as a 2021 Champion of the Year! We are looking for Champions who made excellent efforts in their communities to raise awareness of the importance of children's mental health, helped to reduce stigma, and/or connect families with resources to support their mental health. Use the form linked below to submit your nominations! Recipients will be recognized on social media, highlighted in our annual Campaign Wrap Up Report, and more. All submissions must be received by Monday, June 7. https://www.childrensmentalhealthmatters.org/get-involved/2021-champion-of-the-year/ If you have questions, please contact Tiffany Thomas at tthomas@mhamd.org"

Graciously, Your School Counselor [Mrs. Whitney Green]

Technology: K-1 practiced: Hardware Fundamentals: Mobile Devices In this engaging and interactive digital lesson, the learners receive direct instruction and practice with smartphones, tablets, phablets (larger phones), and applications, and understand how mobile devices connect to a wireless network, store information using cloud computing, and use GPS for tracking. 2-5 practiced: Keyboarding: Number Row In this engaging and interactive digital lesson, the learners receive direct instruction and practice with keyboarding techniques needed to type using the number row keys, proper finger placement and posture, and a review of the home, upper, and lower row keys. Lego: K-2nd grade students will build their lego model then explain the reasoning behind the model that he or she has built. 3-5th grade: We will practice for-loops next week. Students will: - Learn how to use the loop variable in other ways than passing it as an argument - Practice for loops - Complete challenges 66-70 Art: Friendly reminder: Late assignments may be sent through ClassDojo, labeled with the assignment dates. Please be sure to place the ClassDojo message in the correct student and class location. If the padlet is read-only, then it has been graded and the assignment is late. Send it to me in ClassDojo (do not email) please. Please refer to SchoolMax to view which assignments have not been received or graded. Spanish: Buen dia! The last weeks of the school year, we are going to review different topics: basic conversations and vocabulary related to the house, the family, the animals, the fruit, the weather... Have a nice week! Physical Education: The year for new PE work has been completed and for the next few weeks we will complete some movement activities and relax with some low impact movement activities.

Creative Arts Team

Distance learning T-shirt pickup is scheduled for Thursday June 3rd, from 8:00am- 2:30pm. This is ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PLACED AN ORDER, not for anyone who wants to order. If you have not received a confirmation email from PTO, please send an email to cmitespto@gmail.com. Pick up will be in the back of the school. COVID safety precautions will be in place, so please stay in your vehicles.

PTO

Tiger Family, Please join us for our last PTO meeting of the school year. The meeting originally scheduled for May 26th will now take place on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 6pm. During the meeting we will have elections for the Executive Board. Bios for the candidates up for election are included below.

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