Dr. Tenika Fryson, Principal Quiana Brooks-Curry, Assistant Principal Miki Monroe, Assistant Principal August 20, 2021 Greetings Parent(s)/Guardian(s), Welcome back to the 2021-2022 school year. I am elated to start this school year with the theme: Using T.E.C.H.nology to Create S.T.E.M.aticians! We will continue to teach evidence-based critical thinking habits through project and inquiry-based learning. We will begin in-person learning on September 8, 2021. Several important emails have been sent, so please make sure you have read them to stay informed. As we go through this school year, I ask that you remain flexible and understanding as we continue to navigate through the pandemic. It is my goal to make all transitions as seamless as possible. We will continue to implement safety precautions to limit the spread of germs and viruses. Masks will be required in the building. Handwashing and sanitizing will be a part of our daily routines. Additional cleaning by our custodial staff has been added. Lastly, during the summer, we replaced the carpet in all of the classrooms with tile to ensure all surfaces are thoroughly cleaned. We will continue to adhere to and exceed PGCPS Reopening Guidelines to keep our students and staff safe. Please make sure you subscribe to our weekly newsletter on the school website. Also, make note of the important dates below. Orientation/Meet and Greet: September 3, 2021 9:00 a.m. Kindergarten (In-person) 10:00 a.m. First (In-person) 11:00 a.m. Second (Virtual) 12:00 p.m. Third (Virtual) 1:00 p.m. Fourth (Virtual) 2:00 p.m. Fifth (Virtual) Virtual Back to School Night: September 14, 2021 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. We will have a magnificent school year. Please stay safe and welcome back! Sincerely, Dr. Tenika Fryson

Mrs. Virgil, Principal Secretary

#READY2RECONNECT: THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 PGCPS is excited to welcome students back to the classroom for full-time, in-person learning — and #TeamPGCPS has been hard at work preparing learning environments with the health and safety of students as our top priority. In this week's newsletter you'll find information on our 2021-22 school year COVID-19 safety protocols, what to expect of the school day and answers to many frequently asked questions. Please join us next Wednesday, Aug. 25, for a Back-to-School telephone town with CEO Dr. Monica Goldson. We also encourage parents and guardians to visit our website for the latest back to school updates, to sign up for PGCPS news, and to visit your child’s school website for additional information. Sign up for SchoolMessenger: https://www.pgcps.org/offices/newsroom/schoolmessenger NEXT WEEK: BACK-TO-SCHOOL TELEPHONE TOWN HALL Join PGCPS for a Back to School telephone town hall for families and community members on Wednesday, Aug. 25 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to learn more about the reopening of schools. You will automatically get a call from the school system at 6 p.m. If you do not get a phone call, please dial 844-734-8766 to join the town hall. The Spanish simultaneous interpretation line will be 508-924-5155. NO SHOTS, NO SCHOOL: DON'T FORGET ROUTINE IMMUNIZATIONS! COVID-19 vaccination is highly encouraged for students 12 years and older but don't forget about routine immunizations for back to school! The Prince George’s County Health Department is hosting clinics in August and September at multiple school sites and the Cheverly Health Center to bring students up-to-date on vaccinations. The clinics are targeted to families with little to no access to health care. Fees are on a sliding scale. Students with an appointment for routine immunizations may also receive a COVID-19 vaccination on site. Upcoming Clinics (All clinics are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.): Aug. 23-25 — Bladensburg High School Aug. 30 & 31 — Oxon Hill High School Sept. 1 — Fairmont Heights High School Sept. 8-10 — Bladensburg High School Sept. 11, 18 and 25 — Cheverly Health Center MAKE AN APPOINTMENT: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/2052/Immunizations NEW VACCINATION RULES FOR #TEAMPGCPS A message from Chief Executive Officer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWgzQUCmvQk Chief Executive Officer Dr. Monica Goldson announced a new policy for the 2021-22 school year requiring all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The mandate applies to staff at all school, office and other work sites. Employees must show proof of vaccination by Friday, Aug. 27 or submit to weekly on-site testing. Our focus is on maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for students to learn together in classrooms all year. We will achieve this through prevention strategies including universal masking in school buildings and widespread vaccination. The ReconnectPGCPS page has details on our safety strategy. MASKS & PPE Students and staff are required to wear masks inside of schools, administrative buildings and on school buses, regardless of vaccination status. Extra face masks, hand sanitizer, paper towels, toilet paper and soap will be available throughout the day. Nurses, paraprofessionals and other staff who will have close contact with students, along with staff working with students with disabilities, will receive additional PPE such as gloves, face shields and disposal gowns. SOCIAL DISTANCING At least 3-feet of social distancing will be maintained in classrooms and other areas where possible. VISITORS Visitors must make an appointment with the school prior to arrival and will be required to wear masks and practice social distancing. Conferences with parents and other meetings that do not need to be held in person will be held virtually to limit the number of visitors entering school buildings. SCHOOL BUSES Face masks are required while riding the school bus. To improve airflow, windows may be open to the maximum extent possible when weather permits. Buses will be cleaned and sanitized at the conclusion of each run, in between morning and afternoon routes and at the conclusion of the day. CLEANING & DISINFECTION Buildings will be thoroughly cleaned using CDC approved disinfectants at the end of every school day. Cafeterias and other eating locations will be cleaned and disinfected daily. All touch points, door knobs, sinks, health rooms and locker rooms will be cleaned and disinfected daily. Restrooms will be inspected twice per day and sanitized when necessary. AIR QUALITY Airflow in buildings will be increased by opening classroom windows, running exhaust fans before/after occupancy and increasing HVAC hours of operation by 4 hours before and after occupation and /or increasing the intake of outside air where possible. MERV-13 filters have been installed in HVAC systems per CDC guidelines. PGCPS will continuously replace HVAC equipment and clean ductwork and coils throughout systems to remove contaminants and improve airflow. VACCINATIONS PGCPS recommends everyone 12 years and older to get a COVID-19 vaccination to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our schools and our community. All staff are required to be vaccinated or undergo weekly testing. QUARANTINES School will provide written notification to staff or families following exposure to a confirmed or probable COVID-19 case. If there is a confirmed COVID-19 case at a school or in a classroom, the employee or student with COVID-19 will be required to quarantine at home for at least 10 days and be symptom free before returning to a PGCPS building. Employees or students who were in close contact with the COVID-19 positive individual must quarantine for at least 10 days if not fully vaccinated; fully vaccinated individuals do not need to quarantine following exposure to a person with confirmed or probable COVID-19 but should monitor for symptoms for 14 days. In the event a single positive case of COVID-19 is confirmed, PGCPS will close the exposed area of the facility. If multiple positive cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in one site within three days (minimum), PGCPS will close the entire facility to clean and sanitize all areas. To our families, we ask that you to ensure your scholars have everything they need to help us keep them and others safe. For additional details on our safety protocols, please view our website. #READY2RECONNECT: STUDENT MEALS Student meals are free for all this school year! Families are still encouraged to complete the meal benefit application, which determines eligibility for the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Program (P-EBT) and more. Households can apply for meal benefits online at https://www.myschoolapps.com/.

Mrs. Virgil, Principal Secretary

The 2021-22 school year supply list by grade level is here and up to date. Select the grade tab at the bottom of the Google Sheet to see your scholar’s grade level list. Click here to access the 21-22 SY Class Supply List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VifAQ-NfonsuZVVGrlBidmoWceJHfLyg1Ob0Ex2C9jE/edit?usp=sharing

Mrs. Virgil, Principal Secretary

We cannot overemphasize the importance of this vital communications tool. Every student must have an updated family card on file, with current operating phone numbers for parents/legal guardians and an emergency contact number. Please complete this year's Emergency Contact form for the 21-22 SY. If you have multiple students, complete one per student. Click here to access the Emergency Contact Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBPT1wbelwQoFiS2NwqpxkW9jdD53yDWtjTlJ916ABN-B9wA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Mrs. Virgil, Principal Secretary

The start of the school day begins at 7:35 a.m. and classes begin at 7:55 a.m. The school dismissal period is from 2:25 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Early dismissals are discouraged. We request medical/dental appointments, etc., be arranged when possible after school hours, on free days, on Saturdays, or during vacation periods. Absences, doctor notes, and early dismissal notes are to be recorded using the CMIT North Elementary School Absence Form within three (3) days of your child’s return. Family vacations/trips are not considered excused absences; therefore, it is strongly discouraged to schedule family vacations during school time. Click here to access the CMIT North Elementary School Absence Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxcoNmKNIQdEA8JA5AhmM5NJw0dUYYEDs-itYRQCjAtuOnKw/viewform Click here to view the PGCPS school year calendar: https://www.pgcps.org/globalassets/featured-pages/about-pgcps/docs---about-pgcps/2021-2022-school-year-calendar.pdf/

Mrs. Virgil, Principal Secretary

Risse Brothers is an approved uniform vendor for CMIT North Elementary. Risse Brothers is located at: 9700 Martin Luther King Jr Hwy B, Lanham, MD 20706 ​301-220-1985 Shop in-store or online at: website: www.RisseBrothers.com School uniforms are REQUIRED for the 2021-22 school year. All students must adhere to the CMIT Elementary Uniform Policy. Click here to access the uniform policy: http://cmitelementary.org/uniform-policy/

Mrs. Virgil, Principal Secretary

CMIT Elementary DOES NOT provide or RECOMMEND transportation resources. It is the parent's responsibility to find and secure transportation to and from CMIT Elementary.

Mrs. Virgil, Principal Secretary

Back-to-School night will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please note this will NOT be In-person. It will be a VIRTUAL MEETING and the link will be sent out in a separate correspondence closer to the date.

Mrs. Virgil, Principal Secretary

Orientation/Meet and Greet will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021. We look forward to meeting you. Please plan accordingly based on the schedule below: 9:00 a.m. - Kindergarten (In-person) 10:00 a.m. - First Grade (In-person) 11:00 a.m. - Second Grade (VIRTUAL) 12:00 p.m. - Third Grade (VIRTUAL) 1:00 p.m. - Fourth Grade (VIRTUAL) 2:00 p.m. - Fifth Grade (VIRTUAL)

Mrs. Virgil, Principal Secretary