I was invited to eat lunch by a student in 1st grader. Much to my surprise, several young scholars joined me and told me about how much they enjoy school.

Thank you all for sharing your lunch time with me.

Ms. Riley
Acting Principal

We are halfway through the quarter, and progress report grades will be available in Schoolmax after 12 noon on Monday. Reports are scheduled to be sent home on October 5th. Please take this opportunity to speak with your scholar about grades and strategies to ensure this quarter is a successful one.

As the year progresses Parents and scholars are asked to monitor their Schoolmax account on a regular basis. Parents are asked to contact the classroom teachers directly if there are any questions about the gradebook.

Ms. Riley
Acting Principal

We count, we follow directions, we build, we work independently, we come to school with a smile on our face.

WE ARE CMIT ELEMENTARY TiGERS!

CMIT Staff

Do you like to read? Do you enjoy doing projects? I, Ms.Riley, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to Read. Each month I will introduce a topic, theme, or idea. You may choose a book to support this. There will be a list of items that you can do to show how you connect to the book you have chosen. Your work will be displayed for all to see. I can't wait to sit down and discuss the books we have read.

All books should be at the student's reading level.

October - Book about sports or a sports figure

Book extensions should be turned in the last Monday of the Month to Mrs. Dubon in the front office. Please give her a hard copy and no emailed entries. October 3, 2016 Last day to enter September entries.
October Entries should be turned in November 1, 2016.

Ms. Riley
Acting Principal

October lunch Menu is attached.

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Cafeteria

Habit 1 — Be Proactive

You're in Charge
I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking.

Habit 2 — Begin with the End in Mind

Have a Plan
I plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school’s mission and vision. I look for ways to be a good citizen.

Habit 3 — Put First Things First

Work First, Then Play
I spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan. I am disciplined and organized.

Habit 4 — Think Win-Win

Everyone Can Win
I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others’ Emotional Bank Accounts. When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives.

Habit 5 — Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood

Listen Before You Talk
I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints. I listen to others without interrupting. I am confident in voicing my ideas. I look people in the eyes when talking.

Habit 6 — Synergize

Together Is Better
I value other people’s strengths and learn from them. I get along well with others, even people who are different than me. I work well in groups. I seek out other people’s ideas to solve problems because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than anyone of us can alone. I am humble.


Habit 7 — Sharpen The Saw

Balance Feels Best
I take care of my body by eating right, exercising and getting sleep. I spend time with family and friends. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not just at school. I find meaningful ways to help others.

The book is by Sean Covey

Book is at this link. Please enjoy
http://seancovey.com/books/7kids/index.html

Ms. Riley

Please enjoy and read the Chesapeake LightHouse Foundation's publication, The Local Motive. It highlights items from all the schools under CLF.

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Ms. Riley
Acting Principal

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is excited to kick off our annual Kids Helping Kids Food & Funds Drive. This year's campaign will be held October 3 - October 28, 2016. The goal this year is to collect 500,000 pounds of food for Marylanders. Food and funds collected during the drive will be donated to community food banks for distribution to soup kitchens, pantries, and shelters. There will be boxes in the cafeteria for donations.

Ms. Riley

Our STEM fair is coming right around the corner. Please have your child pick a topic and get teacher approval before they start their STEM fair projects.
In the link below you will find the information needed for STEM fair projects. These packets will not be distributed to students. However, students will receive a outlines of due dates to help guide them in creating their STEM projects. Please review the packet with your child so that they will have a successful STEM experience.
Link to STEM Packet-
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kXZrB4lL3v-TE9mCMLG2D44gTZylA4jluIVoNmbAuNA/edit?usp=sharing
link to possible STEM fair project ideas
http://www.education.com/science-fair/

Benora McCain

Our scholars have been working really hard. On Monday, October 3, 2016, they can come to school with their favorite team shirt on (with their uniform pants and shoes).

We have team spirit yes we do!!!!

Ms. Riley
Acting Principal

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. On October 5, wear pink to help raise awareness.

Ms. Riley
Acting Principal

Schools are closed for these days in October. Please plan accordingly.
- October 12
- October 21
- October 28 2 hour early dismissal
- October 31

Ms. Riley

This week in Kindergarten...
We will be discussing the word "Perseverance." How can we demonstrate perseverance? How does perseverance help us to be better scholars?

English Language Arts
We will be reading the story "Dig, Dig, Digging!" Along with the story, we will be reviewing classifying and categorizing. We will also be identifying initial and final /T/.

Mathematics
We will continue to compare numbers to 10! Students will compare and also find 1 and 2 more, and 1 and 2 fewer with larger numbers. An easy way to incorporate this at home is during dinner prep or at the grocery. For example, "I have eight apples, but I need 2 more (or 2 fewer). How many will that be? Can you do that for me?"

Science
Students will continuing learning about the Earth and Sky. We will be documenting weather daily and discussing objects that can be found.

Lastly, just a few dates and reminders:
- Homework is due on Friday every week.
- Please remember to send an extra pair of uniform clothes to keep in your child's cubbie at school in the event of accidents or spills.
- Uniform is enforced daily, including uninterrupted black shoes. Please go to http://cmitelementary.org/uniform-policy/ for more information.

- The Kindergarten Team

Thank you scholars for the apple submissions and parents for the support. The students enjoyed themselves and we learned a lot.

Ms. Starks

Hello Parents,
We are happy to state that our diagnostic testing are finally completed. Data will be shared in Parent-teacher conferences. In our ELA and Social Studies, our focus is V/CV and VC/V words, common and proper nouns, and using text features to locate important information, and geography. In Math and Science our focus is using counting strategies and multiplication to find area and weather. Our multiplication assessment will be administered this week. Also, we have two Super Students we want to highlight this week for showing R.O.A.R. (Respecting other, Opting to be scholarly, Acting responsibly, and Reacting with Kindness) behavior all week.

*Angela Manful
*Emery Ware

Tenika Fryson

Thanks to our fabulous fourth graders we will kick-off our can food drive Monday October 3, 2016. We will continue to learn about fractions. For Mrs. McCain's class the student of the month is Alexander Akinmutimi. He has demonstrated amazing self- control, academic excellence, and has all positive Classdojo points. Christian Sherrod will be the student of the month for Mr. Mogilski’s class. He does an amazing job of staying on task, demonstrating academic excellence, and engaging in learning. Have a great week!

Benora McCain

Geordon Jenkins (5th Grade) and Janae Jenkins (Kindergarten) are in front of the exhibit honoring their great grandfather Esau Jenkins at the new African American History Museum; located in downtown, D.C.

The 5th Grade Team!

How to Solve a Word Problem! S.O.L.V.E. a problem by following the steps below.

Study the problem.
Organize the facts.
Line up the plan.
Verify the plan with computation.
Examine the answer.

Mrs. Bello

This will be a busy week in Physical Education!

Students in K-1 will focus on kicking a stationary ball.

Students in 2-3 will focus on dribbling with their feet (soccer).

Students in 4-5 will focus on Fitnessgram. Students will measure muscular strength and endurance this week by completing a push up test. Students will compare their scores to norms, and create fitness goals.

I would like to give a HUGE shoutout to all 1st graders for working hard to master the skill of dribbling with their hands, and 4th and 5th graders for completing the tough PACER test.

Have a safe and productive week,

Mr. Hatcher
Physical Education

Our next meeting is Oct. 4th come out and join us for a light meal served at 6pm (rumor has it we will be enjoying Nando's Peri Peri on the 4th)

Refreshments will be provided and so will child care!! I heard we get to samples some Nando's at this meeting. If you can not make it there is a call in option as well

Call into (712) 775-7031

Access ID: 177-042. Call in starts at 6:15pm​

We look forward to seeing all of you there!!!

PTO

UNIFORM ANNOUNCEMENT

Currently, the All American Wear is still totally sold out of the CMIT ES short sleeve and long sleeve polo shirts. However, we have a 2,600 piece production run "in process". That's right, 2,600 assorted pieces. The embroidered items will begin to flow into the store by the end of this month and be completed no later than 10/8/16.

All American Wear hours of operation are M-F 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Starting November 1, 2016 they begin their "off season" and will start opening the business at noon again. OK to distribute the coupon to the CMIT ES parents once you have updated the hours of operation.

All American Wear has provided the attached coupon. This coupon is good from October 1 to October 31 and is only for new purchases. Unfortunately, this cannot be used for orders already placed during the month of September.

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PTO

Register your Giant Card- -Please register your Giant Card for the A+ school rewards. You can register online the school's ID is 18383

PTO

Men Make A Difference Day
October 10th 8:00AM Donuts with Dad in Celebration of Men Make a Difference Day RSVP Required. This a very special event and is for all father's, uncle's, grandpa's and father figures involved in our students’ lives. Please make sure you sign up via the SignUp Genius link below to participate in this event:

http:// http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0549AEA729A0F49-donuts

The Flyer is attached.

Nando's
October 11th 3-9PM Nando’s Peri Peri Spirit Night – Laurel Center Towne Centre at Laurel, 14722 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707 Nando's really is life!!! Have you ever had Nando's Peri Peri??? Let me tell you it’s the best thing ever!!!!! You will not be disappointed you can pick up a whole chicken, delicious side dishes like red mashed potatoes, garlic bread, and a so much more. They also serve sandwiches, salads and yummy desserts. Please make sure you present the flyer below and support us this spirit night. You will not be disappointed. (ps... if you never had Nando's come to our PTO meeting on Oct. 4th I heard they are serving us a meal that night) PTO Earns 40% of the Bill if you Mention CMIT

Panera Fundraiser
October 24th 6-9PM Panera Spirit Night in Laurel 14806 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707 PTO Earns 10% of Total Café Sales.

Box Tops
One of the easiest ways to support our school is by clipping BoxTops. Please use the form below to submit the BoxTops. We are encouraging parents to submit the sheets attached below to your teacher. All you have to do is click, print and submit. Its easier said than done. Check out this ghouls for schools themed one for next month.

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PTO

Transportation: Student Drop Off /Pick Up and Early Departure
Note: The parents/guardians are responsible for the daily transportation of their child(ren). CMIT-Elementary does not provide transportation during student arrival or student dismissal. Please update the authorized person(s),including the bus company or the childcare business, that will pick up your child(ren)by submitting an email or written notice to , Crystal.Dubon@pgcps.org and the Principal’s Secretary, Stefanie.Powers@pgcps.org.

Q: What is the earliest that I may drop off my child?
A: 7:30 a.m.

Q: Where should we drop off students in the morning?
A: All car riders should be driven to the rear of the building and dropped off at the cafeteria entrance. Parents must remain in the car in order to keep the process constant and mobile. Carpoolers that include 3 or more students may be dropped off at the main office entrance along with the bus riders.

Q: What is the earliest time that I may pick up my student?
A: Student dismissal begins around 2:30 p.m.

Q: What is the latest time that I may pick up my student?
A: Student dismissal ends at 2:55 p.m. Otherwise, students will be sent to Enrichment and charged Enrichment late fees.

Q: Where should we pick up students in the afternoon?
A: All car riders should be picked up in the rear of the building at the cafeteria entrance. Parents must remain in the car in order to keep the process mobile. Please notice the flow of traffic and refrain from stopping in the middle of the pathway. If you need to buckle in your students we ask that you do not block the flow of pick up so that we can dismiss all students in a timely manner.

Q: What is the latest time that I may pick up my student for early departure?
A: Student dismissal ends at 2:55 p.m. Otherwise, students will be sent to Enrichment and CHARGED ENRICHMENT DROP IN FEES (PAYABLE UPON PICK UP).

Q: Where should we pick up students in the afternoon?
A: All car riders should be picked up in the rear of the building at the cafeteria entrance. Parents must remain in the car in order to keep the process mobile. Please notice the flow of traffic and refrain from stopping in the middle of the pathway. If you need to buckle in your students we ask that you do not block the flow of pick up so that we can dismiss all students in a timely manner.

Q: What is the latest time that I may pick up my student for early departure?
A: Students should be picked up from the Main Office no later than 2:10 p.m. To expedite the process, please send an email to the classroom teacher, the receptionist, Mrs. Virgil, EVirgil@cmitelementary.org and the School Secretary, Crystal.Dubon@pgcps.org and the Principal’s Secretary Stefanie.Powers@pgcps.org or submit a handwritten note in order to expedite the process.

Q: What is the process for walkers?
A: CMIT-Elementary does not recognize walkers since there are no residences within walking distance. Please call the Main Office at 240.573.7240 if you have unique circumstances relevant to the pick up of your child. Please consider that CMIT-Elementary does have a student body of 500 and we are unable to accommodate 500 different unique circumstances.

Uniform Policy
Q: How do I order uniforms?
A: All uniform shirts and tops are handled by the All American Wear. Please call 301-459-5000. All khaki or navy uniform bottoms may be purchased here or at any retail store that sells uniform pants, shorts (except cargo pants), skorts, etc. Full dresses are not allowed for females. The CMIT-ES logo must show during the school day.

Q: When will the uniform policy be enforced?
A: The uniform policy will begin during the first week of school. Please ensure that students are wearing a burgundy or royal blue polo until official uniform tops are received prior to September 19, 2016.

Q: When does the student wear the Physical Education uniform?
A: Please confirm the day of the week that the students enrolled in Physical Education class. Then, students report to school and wear the gym uniform all day. Parents may wish to send the students with wipes for sanitary purposes.

Q: Must the uniform shoe have all black?
A: Yes, the shoe worn with the uniform must be ALL BLACK. Any tennis shoes can be worn for PE and PE only.

Visitations and Volunteers
Q: How does a parent make an appointment to visit a class?
A: Please email EVirgil@cmitelementary.org to request an appointment. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response to the email. All classroom observations will be limited to 15 minutes.

Q: How does a parent volunteer for classroom assistance, chaperone of field trips, etc?
A: Please email the classroom teacher to express an interest in volunteering. The classroom teacher will contact the parent to establish a date, time, and the nature of the task(s). however, we ask that parents participate in a brief orientation sponsored by the PTO prior to volunteering. Please contact the PTO at cmitespto@gmail.com for assistance.

Parent’s Corner

Parent Teacher Conferences
Q: How is a Parent Teacher Conference scheduled?
A: Please email the classroom teacher to request a conference date. The parent will have no more than 30 minutes to meet with the teacher. The conference date scheduled by PGCPS is November 11, 2016. Any other conference requests must be scheduled with the teacher.

Parent Teacher Organization
Q: When will the Parent Teacher Organization Meet?
A: The PTO is scheduled to meet on Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. except when a holiday, school closing and/or early dismissal has been scheduled. The following dates have been designated for PTO meetings: September 13, 2016; October 4, 2016; December 6, 2016; February 7, 2017; ; April 4, 2017; and June 6, 2017.
Student Academic Performance

Q: How do I know if my student is missing assignments and/or homework? How do I follow up on my student’s progress in the class?
A: Please check the School Max website first. If there are further questions, email the teacher for information on your child’s academic progress or call 240.573.7240 to leave the teacher a voicemail message.

Q: To whom do I express my concerns about academics?
A: Please contact the teacher first. If the teacher fails to respond, then contact the Program Coordinator, ProgramCoordinator@cmitelementary.org. The next line of communication is the administration.

Home Visits
Q: When will the home visits begin?
A: Parents should submit a request to the teacher. A teacher and/or staff member will contact the parent to schedule a date and time that is convenient for the parent and the CMIT Staff.

Student Breakfast/Lunch

Breakfast/Lunch
Q: What time does breakfast begin?
A: Breakfast is served from 7:35 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. in the cafeteria. Students arriving at 7:50 a.m. or later should have breakfast prior to being dropped off.

Q: How much are the breakfast/lunch?
A:

ELEMENTARY (Kindergarten - 5)
	Daily	Weekly	Monthly
Reduced Price Breakfast	$0.30	$1.50	$6.00
Full Price Breakfast	$1.60	$8.00	$32.00
Reduced Price Lunch	$0.40	$2.00	$8.00
Full Price Lunch	$2.75	$13.75	$55.00

Q: How do I pay for the breakfast/lunch?
A:

METHODS OF PAYMENT
Cash	Send Cash payment to the school cafeteria so your child’s account can be updated.
Online Payments using a debit or credit card	Visit www.MySchoolBucks.com to set up, review, and add money to your child’s account. The account balance follows the student as long as they are enrolled in a Prince George’s County Public School.

Q: Where can I find the menu for the breakfast/lunch?
A: Please click on the link for the School Menu.