Progress Report Progress reports are being distributed to students Monday, March 9, 2020. Parents, this is the time to review your child's grades and discuss with him/her any concerns you have about his/her academic performance. It is also the time to reach out to teachers to find out what, if anything, your child can do to improve his/her academic performance. Please don't wait until the quarter ends to address your grading concerns. Please remember to check your child's grades weekly and regularly. Contact your child's teacher(s) if you find inconsistencies and or missing (no posted) grades.

Dr. Washington, Principal

Parents, Conflicts are a natural part of life and conflicts will arise. When a conflict arises, consider it an opportunity for growth and follow the recommended steps when trying to resolve. 1). --Address concerns with the classroom teacher(s) or place of origin -[make at least 3 attempts to resolve the issue) – If not resolved 2). --Address the same concerns with Assistant Principal – [ make at least 2 attempts to resolve the issue] – If not resolved 3). – Address the same concerns with the Principal - [make at least 2 attempts to resolve] – If not resolved, 4). – Address the same concerns with Regional Executive Director, Ismail Unlusoy at iunlusoy@clfmd.org

Dr. Washington, Principal

Dear Parent/Guardian of 5th Graders, Maryland requires that all public schools survey students about school climate. Last year the Maryland School Survey was administered with great success and data has been shared with schools. The purpose of the survey is to gain valuable information about the quality and character of each school’s learning environment so that schools can promote a climate that supports student learning. 5th Grade students will take the survey during regular school hours between March 2nd and April 24th. The survey will take about 30 minutes and will ask students about topics such as student engagement, interactions with adults and with other students in the school, the school environment, bullying, and safety. The survey will not ask about a student’s personal experiences and students will not be asked to provide any information that might violate his or her privacy. The survey is confidential and school personnel will not have access to the responses of specific students. The responses your child provides will be combined with the responses from other students in the school, and results will be reported for each school and district. The Maryland Department of Education (MSDE) is eager to receive this very important information about your child’s school and about schools across the state. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Peggy Harrington, in the Department of Testing, Research, and Evaluation at 301-702-3860 or email peggyh@pgcps.org Sincerely,

Fatih Metin Program Coordinator & Testing Coordinator

This has been an exciting week. The students participated in the Black History Program. They recited a poem and did an amazing job. They were able to see what the other students contributed to the program. It was a fun experience where student celebrated diversity. This week we continued to talk about diversity and similarities. Students became scientists as they observed different color eggs. Each student predicted what the inside of each egg looked like. They wrote their ideas down and then we cracked opened the eggs. We compared what they thought and what was actually inside each egg. Many students predicted that the eggs looked the same inside. It was a great way to discuss diversity in our culture. Students had great discussions about how different the eggs looked on the outside but they were the same on the inside. They made many observations about what is similar and what is different. It was a wonderful learning experience. The weather is getting warmer. Please have your children bring lighter jackets to wear outside at recess. Our recess times are after 11:00 am. Thanks again for all your support.

Kindergarten Team Ms. Curtis, Ms. Gregory, Ms. Herbert & Ms. Derfler

We are so proud of our scholars and the wonderful job that they did on their Black History Projects. Let's keep this energy with all assignments! We are however, concerned about the behavior of students in CARTS. Many scholars are disruptive, disrespectful, and some are even fighting. This behavior is unacceptable and it prevents the teachers from teaching and other students from learning. Please speak to your scholar about appropriate behavior in school. Gentle reminders: Please check schoolmax regularly so that you can track your scholars progress. Please check Class Dojo regularly. Please check your scholars homework folder for graded work and important notices. Check your scholars lunch account. Next week in learning: Reading: Scholars will continue to analyze and infer while reading Social Studies: Scholars will learn about cultures around the word Math: Scholars will continue to work on fractions Science: Scholars will continue to learn about the inherited traits

Ms. Cunningham Ms. NIck

Fourth Grade Parents, In Reading, we will continue our novel Shiloh and prepare for our assessment. We are striving to finish chapters 7-11 in the upcoming week. Our Shiloh Chapters 1-4 test has been moved to Monday, March 9, 2020. In Social Studies, students have continued working on their Declaration of Independence and have worked to gain some understanding of the process of checks and balances. Our hope is to demonstrate competence of how our government works and our rights and responsibilities as citizens in the week ahead as we wrap up this chapter. The Math we will be discussing equivalent fractions. If you enter the term 4.NF.1 into google search you will find various resources. Students will have their Unit 2 Lesson 2 exam on Tuesday, March 10, and can use their workbook lesson check and roundup to help prepare. We are discussing “Stay Drug-Free! Build Your Assets” Health. ALL MISSING WORK IS DUE FRIDAY MARCH 6, 2020.

4th Grade Team

Fundraiser CMIT South ES will engage in a fundraiser to help support students who struggle financially and are unable to participate in student activities. The fundraiser will be with Yankee Candle. The kickoff is expected to be next Friday, March 13 and will end Friday, March 27, 2020. This fundraiser will be both online and hard copy packets. All packets including monies will be collected Monday, March 30, 2020. Online sales will continue through July 2020. Orders placed online will be delivered to the home. Orders placed using packets will be delivered to the school for pick-up. Anticipated delivery will be just prior to Mother's Day. This information will be repeated when packets are sent home Friday, March 13, 2020. We thank you, in advance, for your support.

Dr. Washington, Principal

Saturday Academy for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will continue by Spring Break without interruption. Classes are on Saturdays between 10 AM and 12:50 PM. 3rd,4th, and 5th grade students sharpen their skills in ELA and Mathematics. If you are interested in being in the Saturday Academy, please communicate with the Classroom Teacher and/or Program Coordinator, Fatih Metin This program is a need base program, because of it teacher recommendation is a requirement. Email for the program coordinator is as: fmetin@cmitsouthes.org Have a Great Weekend

Fatih Metin Program Coordinator & Testing Coordinator

Hello Terrific Tiger Supporters! It's that time of the year for 5th grade again! We are going on a field trip next week to the National Geographic Museum in Washington DC to see a matinee showing of the Gombe Stream National Park Documentary about the work that Jane Goodall has done in her life! I am extremely excited for this trip as I went to this exhibit on it's inaugural weekend in the fall and had a blast. There are many interactive learning opportunities in the exhibit as well as 2 other exhibits that the students will have a chance to explore as well as an awesome gift shop at the end (I got my parents' Christmas gifts there). Please be sure to wear your CMIT gear for the field trip. Chaperones and students should plan to be at school ON TIME because the bus will be leaving at 8:30. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Mr. Rowland & Mr. Hawkins

Greetings CMIT South Elementary Community, The Safety Patrols are hosting a Toiletry Drive from March 9, 2020- March 20, 2020, with all donations benefiting Bread for the City, an organization dedicated to helping our homeless. All donated items should be dropped off in the Media Center. Items needed are as follows: *Toothbrushes *Nail clippers *Toothpaste *Lip balms *Soap *Wet hand wipes *Lotion *Tissue *Shampoo *Band-aids *Conditioner *Comb/Brush *Deodorant Thank you in advance for your support and generosity!

Ms. Robinson

Progress Report Progress reports are being distributed to students Monday, March 9, 2020. Parents, this is the time to review your child's grades and discuss with him/her any concerns you have about his/her academic performance. It is also the time to reach out to teachers to find out what, if anything, your child can do to improve his/her academic performance. Please don't wait until the quarter ends to address your grading concerns. Please remember to check your child's grades weekly and regularly. Contact your child's teacher(s) if you find inconsistencies and or missing (no posted) grades.

Dr. Washington, Principal

Parents/Guardians, Our school is asking for your support as we work towards keeping a clean environment for all. Please send your child with a box of Clorox wipes and a box of tissue to help maintain 'germ-free surfaces' in their classrooms. Additionally, remind your scholars of what they can do at school to help stay germ-free. Thank You

L. Watkis (Assistant Principal)

Congratulations Ms. Curtis and her Kindergarten class. You went all the way to show off your class' creativity. Fabulous door for Black History this year!

L. Watkis (Assistant Principal)