Communication Please visit the website of CMIT South Elementary for information throughout the school year. There you will find information on all matters relating to uniform policy, enrichment, etc.m http://cmitsouthes.org/ Teachers will communicate with you via class dojo and they will send an invite. Additionally, you may choose to communicate via email or phone calls. A letter or note is also a good choice. Whatever means you have selected, please stay in touch this year. We love to hear from you.

L. Watkis (Assistant Principal)

Volunteers Parents and guardians who volunteer at our school must complete the mandatory training required by the district. These include the SchoolSafe online training You will need to complete this training if you are chaperoning students on field trips. Further information is available at athttps://www.pgcps.org/required-training/ Fingerprinting is also a requirement. There are two options below:- Hughes Barney Investigations 9315 Largo Drive West #100 Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-333-1728 Monday-Friday • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday • 5-7 p.m. (by appointment only) 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month • 8 a.m.-noon (by appointment only) http://hbinvestigations.com Sasscer Administration Building Background Unit 14201 School Lane Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 No appointment necessary, Monday-Friday • 8 a.m.- 4:45 p.m. (Summer hours Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-5:15 p.m.) Credit card, money order, cash, and company checks accepted

L. Watkis (Assistant Principal)

Parents, are you looking for less stress and peace of mind? Then, please sign up for enrichment. Limited slots are still available. Afterschool enrichment is a safe place for our scholars. It eliminates the stress of racing through traffic to get here on time. Additionally, before care is an option. You will be glad you did. Please sign up today at http://cmitsouthes.org/

L. Watkis (Assistant Principal)

August 8, 2019 CMIT Parents, Welcome! I take great pleasure in welcoming our new parents and of course our returning parents. Last school year, parental support was outstanding. Most of you went above and beyond to ensure that our staff and scholars were supported in many different ways, too numerous to mention. I commend you for your dedication, and I look forward to the amazing initiatives you will adopt and support this year that will impact student achievement. Visitation: Visiting the school and participating in all activities are encouraged. The following activities are scheduled:- Kindergarten Orientation will take place on Thursday, August 29 @ 1-2PM. “Meet and Greet” Thursday, August 29, new and returning students may visit to meet/greet teachers and drop off school supplies. Please see the times below:- 1st Grade-8:25-9:05 2nd Grade + families with multiple grades-9:20-9:50 3rd-5th Grade-10-10:30 NB. Please adhere to the above times as parking is limited. 3. 1st day of school is on Tuesday, September 3 4. Back to School Night is scheduled for Wednesday, September 11th at 5:45 -7:30 PM. Uniform: CMIT is a uniformed school and we strive to be on time, all the time. Please support students as they learn how to take TIGER pride in wearing their uniform, and in coming to school each and every day on time. All schools will be evaluated on student success as well as student attendance. Therefore, we will need your support to get students here on time, and please take them every day. Student Conduct: The success of any school is dependent on several variables. According to research literature, student behavior helps to determine the success or failure of our schools. Please reinforce school and class rules, and remind students to follow all of them. This is necessary as we try to make a difference in providing a safe and supportive environment for them to be outstanding scholars. The PGCPS student code of conduct will be shared via a link. Please familiarize yourselves with the tenets of the document and support your children to exemplify the positive behavior that they are learning at home. Communication: Finally, Please keep the lines of communication open: Join your teachers on Class Dojo and please read the weekly school newsletters. Teachers will also communicate with you through email or other preferred means. Of course, correspondence through notes is also acceptable. Whatever is decided on, please communicate to stay informed. Additionally, the parent handbook will be shared with you. as well-once it’s been made available, please read and share important information with students. Parking: Please make a note of how and where you park. Looking forward to a very successful school year! Sincerely, Mrs. L. Watkis (Assistant Principal). Open for edits 1. Pikmykid registration https://www.pikmykid.com/parent-registration/ 2. http://cmitsouthes.org/ (school-website) 3, Teachers will send information for class dojo

L. Watkis (Assistant Principal)

Fourth Grade Students and Parents, Welcome back! We are excited to embark on this journey with all of you this school year. The Fourth Grade Team is dedicated to providing the most memorable and impactful education experience possible. We are anticipating meeting each student, building positive partnerships with families, and growing together. See you all soon! Ms. Girch & Ms. Young

4th Grade Team

Tigers! Responsible scholars we are Obeying all school rules Achieving our goals Respectful, Ready, Roar!

L. Watkis (Assistant Principal)

My School Bucks. Take the hassle out of paying for your child’s lunch by visiting the site below:-https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain?requestAction=home You may view menus here: https://www1.pgcps.org/foodandnutrition/ Students may also choose to take a packed lunch to school. Please do NOT send glass bottles with juice. Please think safety first.

L. Watkis (Assistant Principal)

Welcome to Kindergarten! We are so excited to start this new adventure with each student and family. We are looking forward to meeting you at Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, August 29, 1-2pm. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

CMIT South Kindergarten Team, Ms. Derfler, Ms. Herbert, Ms. Lucas, & Ms. Curtis

Welcome Back! My name is Chandler Madison and I am a member of the 1st Grade Team here at CMIT South Elementary! This is my second year as a teacher here, and I have enjoyed every minute so far. I am a native of Annapolis, Maryland (although my family roots are in Louisiana - Geaux Saints!) and I graduated from the University of Delaware in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Teacher Education with a Concentration in Middle School Social Studies. I am looking forward to a second year of 1st grade, a year of so much growth for students inside and outside of the classroom! If you have any questions, please feel free to stop by my room on Thursday, August 29th, from 8:25 to 9:05 to drop off supplies and introduce yourselves, or email me at cmadison@cmitsouthes.org. Thank you for your time - here's to a great school year!

Ms. Madison

Welcome back to school, and welcome to second grade!! We hope everyone had a wonderful summer and is excited for a new school year to start! Your second grade teachers this year are: Mrs. Baynham (Math/Science) Ms. Phillips (Reading/Lang. Arts, Social Studies) Ms. McDonagh (Reading/Lang. Arts, Social Studies) Ms. Fleet (Math/Science) We are all so excited to have you in our classes this year! Next Thursday, August 29 is meet the teachers/school supply drop off day from 9:20am-9:50am! Please feel free to stop by and introduce yourselves to your teachers and bring in any school supplies your child may need! The first day of school is Tuesday, September 3, and we hope you are as excited as we all are! Look forward to meeting you all soon! Sincerely, Your Second Grade Team

Leah McDonagh, Kylie Fleet, Michelle Phillips, Jessica Baynham

Greetings Parents, Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year. we are looking forward to going on this journey with you. Your 5th grade teachers this year will be Mr. Hawkins (Math and Science), and Mr. Rowland ( Reading, Social Studies). As we prepare for the school year, we will be providing information through email, the newsletter and ClassDojo. If you want to reach us by email: vhawkins@cmitsouthes.org, drowland@cmitsouthes.org. Thank you for all you do and we look forward to a successful partnership this school year.

Victor Hawkins David Rowland

Welcome to 3rd Grade! Ms. Cunningham and Ms. Harris are so excited to see you all. We are looking forward to a great year! We look forward to seeing many of you at the "Meet in Greet" Thursday, August 29th from 10:00-10:30 am and for the first day of school September 3rd!

Ms. Cunningham & Ms. Harris

Hey 1st Graders! We hope you had a fantastic summer filled with lots of fun and sun! We are go excited to meet all of you! We will see you September 3rd!

First Grade Team

Dismissal The following will get you in and out of campus safely and quickly https://www.pikmykid.com/ Please download the app and get going when school begins. If you need help, please let us know.

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L. Watkis (Assistant Principal)

Kindergarten Parents, Please be sure to follow the updates supply list attached below. Kindergarten Supply List 2019-2020 2 Primary Journal K-2 Compositions Books 1 Green 3-Prong folder (plastic) daily take home folder 10 Boxes crayons (24 ct) 2 boxes #2 Sharpened Ticonderoga Pencils 4 Black Dry Erase Markers 2 Assorted color Dry Erase Markers 12 Staples brand Glue Sticks 2 Pink Erasers 2 pairs of scissors 3 Disinfecting wipes 1 Big bottle of Hand Sanitizer (34 oz) 4 Tissue Boxes (200 ct) 1 Container of Baby Wipes Headphones in ziplock bag with name on it 1 pack of Gallon size Ziplock Bag 1 pack of Sandwich Size Ziplock Bag 1 washcloth (for whiteboard erasing) Extra set of clothes- shirt, pants, underwear, socks (can be plain sweatpants and a plain t-shirt, does not have to be an extra uniform)

CMIT South Kindergarten Team, Ms. Derfler, Ms. Herbert, Ms. Lucas, & Ms. Curtis

Back to School Bash, Tuesday, Sept. 3rd at Mellwood Hills Community Park

"The" CMIT PTO Board