As women, we have come a long way. But there is still more work to be done. Women today have to work two jobs to make ends meet. We also have to compete for competitive jobs and salaries afforded to men, who at times have less qualification for the same position. Despite the setbacks, we still persevere. So, during this month of March, think about how far we have come, and make plans for improvement. There is always room for growth and development. Is there a new skill that you would like to learn-why wait? Yours Respectfully, Ms. Watkis

L. Watkis (Assistant Principal)

Parents/ Guardians If you are a 3rd-5th grade parent, this announcement is for you. This school year, all 3rd-5th graders will sit the state assessment, formerly called PARCC. Please join teachers and leadership teams as we meet with you to share valuable information and resources for Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP). It is important that students begin to practice skills at home, doing extra reading, and getting enough rest. To better support you, the MCAP committee has planned a Marching to MCAP Night. See attached flyer. Please make plans to attend. Respectfully, Ms. Watkis

L. Watkis (Assistant Principal)

Hi, 5th Grade Parents and 5th Grade Scholars, The 5th Grade students will have Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA) this coming week, starting from Tuesday. The test will be given on four sittings. Scholars will complete 40 minutes section each day. Good sleep routines and having breakfast will help scholars to be more successful. Good Luck

Fatih Metin Program Coordinator & Testing Coordinator

Please be sure to check your child's supply inventory. Be sure they come to school each week with the following supplies: - pencils -crayons/colored pencils -a fully charged Chromebook In addition to the supplies above see classroom specific supplies needed for Ms. Gregory's class - dry erase markers -dry erasers (please note that house hold items such as an old rag, old sock, etc. may be provided for use) - scissors In addition to the supplies above see classroom specific supplies needed for Ms. Curtis' class -headphones -scissors -glue sticks

Thank you! 1st Grade Team

Hello Incredible Second Grade Families! We are already halfway through 3rd Quarter! Can you believe it!!!! We definitely can't! Progress report grades are up and should be accessible via SchoolMAX! We have some fun activities planned this week for Pi day (Monday, 3/14) and St. Patrick's Day (Wednesday). If you are looking to make any donations, we could use some thermal lamination sheets and a variety of colored card stock for the activities. In Math, each class will be starting a new topic this upcoming week. Some classes are start on numbers larger than 1000 and others are moving on to adding within 1000. In Reading, we will be continuing with the curriculum on Unit 4 Week 3. Be sure to remind your scholars to bring their spelling journals home each night, as this is where their spelling and vocabulary words will be found. In Science, classes are wrapping up our unit on how the earth changes, so keep an eye on the Class Story on Dojo for a test or quiz announcement for later this week. In Social Studies, we are plugging along with differences between the past and present of the united states. Students should be able to describe differences between life in colonial and developing America and life today in America by the end of this unit. Please be sure to send your scholars to school with all of their necessities for class. This includes pencils, glue, crayons, and scissors. We have class resources, but they are running low because students are "borrowing" our resources and not returning them at the end of the day! Thank you for all that you do!

2nd Grade Team Mrs. Boggess Mrs. Valera Mrs. Wright Mr. Rowland

Hi everyone! We are already half way through the third quarter, time is flying! We are learning about many different influential people for Women's History Month in our classes! We have been enjoying reading biographies about women of all different professions who changed the world today. Let's make sure we continue to check Canvas daily so we can keep up with all of our work for the third quarter! We are at the point in the year where school supplies are low and we are running out of cleaning wipes. If anyone would like to donate cleaning wipes, we would greatly appreciate it! Also, students have been coming to school without pencils, so please make sure your child comes to school prepared with all of their own supplies! Please use our Google Site as it has many helpful resources for you all! There is a weekly assignment breakdown that can help parents keep up with students' assignments, a grade level newsletter, and many other important resources. Here's the link to our google site: https://sites.google.com/pgcps.org/3rdgradeclasssite From your 3rd Grade Team! :)

Leah McDonagh Kylie Fleet Tamara Mathews Rashidah Balogun

Dear Tuesday Power Hour Students' Parents, Tuesday Power is a good source to fill the achievement gap. Tuesday Power Hour happens every Tuesday between 2:55 PM and 3:55 PM. If scholars will not be able to participate in the daily 1-hour sessions, please pick up the students before 2:55 PM. Early dismissals cause interruptions. Please either pick up the students before 2:55 PM or at 3:55 PM, if the student is in the Tuesday Power Hour Program. Thank you all.

Fatih Metin Program Coordinator & Testing Coordinator

Parents/Guardians, I shared these resources this past Tuesday at the PTO meeting. Please make every effort to utilize this. I was told that Charter school students are welcome to participate. https://www.pgcps.org/offices/curriculum-and-instruction/tutoring/tutorme Thanks for your support of student learning. Ms. Watkis

L. Watkis (Assistant Principal)

Parents/Guardians, It was great speaking with you last Wednesday at the PTO meeting. As we see and read about the gaps across the educational landscape, we recognize that we have work to do. As an educator, I know that the work is always more meaningful when parents and teachers work closely together to motivate and educate our scholars. I applaud you for your resilience and continued support as we work to support students in these challenging times. Please know that our leadership teams and teachers are working assiduously to teach concepts and skills to support and meet learners where they are on the learning curve. Thanks for partnering with CMIT Elementary Charter School. We value and appreciate you. Respectfully,

L. Watkis (Assistant Principal)