We are excited to announce that Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation has established a new partnership program with Bellucci Basketball Academy (BBA). Under this partnership, a new after-school basketball program will be offered to our elementary and middle school students. Players will be trained by professional basketball coaches, and then have a chance to implement these skills by playing in-house games with other CLF basketball teams.

BBA has a very unique trainings that applies techniques used by professional athletes across the country. Please visit the website for more information: bba315.com.

This after school program is going to be once a week between 3 pm and 4:15 pm in our brand new high school gym. By enrolling in this program, CLF students will have an opportunity to receive training that includes basketball fundamentals like shooting, dribbling, and defense and then advance those concepts by improving speed, reading defenses, and reacting to the play on the court.

We would like to hear from you if you would be interested in this basketball program. Please complete the following short survey to send your feedback or questions: https://goo.gl/forms/eji0xFkRcUFt30to2

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Avogadro! Mole Day is coming to CMIT-North High School!!! Mole Day is held yearly on October 23 from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m. It is celebrated during National Chemistry Week. It celebrates Avogadro’s Number (6.02 x 10^23)! This is a fundamental calculating unit in chemistry.

Mole Day was produced in an effort to promote curiosity about CHEMISTRY, and schools through the US, and states around the world, celebrate with assorted activities associated with chemistry and/or moles.

Planned are activities throughout CMIT-North High School shared with every class, presentations during lunch periods, hallway displays, etc. etc.
Of course, some tasty treats to be enjoyed at the level of a mole with every CMIT HS member.

HOW DO WE EXPLAIN MOLE???
For any given molecule, one mole is really a mass (in grams) whose number is equivalent to the atomic mass from the molecule.

AN EXAMPLE or THREE...
- For instance, water molecule comes with an atomic mass of 18, therefore one mole water weighs in at 18 grams!
- An atom of neon comes with an atomic mass of 20, therefore one mole of neon weighs in at 20 grams.
- Generally, one mole associated with a substance, consists of Avogadro’s Quantity of molecules or atoms of this substance.

This relationship was initially discovered by Amadeo Avogadro (1776-1858).

So, on Monday 10/23, we shall celebrate the value of a Mole as developed by Avogadro, an Italian Chemist/Physicist...formerly an attorney.


We'll see you Monday to celebrate this concept calculated throughout Chemistry for (mole)cules, grams, compounds, etc.

Let's enjoy our celebration of Mole Day throughout the community on Mole Day.

Doris Cline
Chairperson of High School Science
AP Biology/AP Chemistry
Human Genetics Educator
Class of 2019 Advisor
CLP Mentor

The mission of Science Olympiad is to provide fun and challenging science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) competitions that build team skills and highlight the value that diversity brings to a team.
For more information Please visit:
www.marylandscienceolympiad.org
https://www.soinc.org

Eligibility Criteria:
1. Current Science,Math and RELA grade should be at least `B`
2. Previous Science,Math and RELA grade should be at least `B`
3. 7th , 8th and 9th Graders only
4. Maximum 20 students (15 students: First Team and 5 Subs) If more students apply, Tryout date will be announced.
Please fill out the google form to apply (Due October 30)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOxtTBHyfmShfL5ALvJ4C0ry0Xz9cFVeWyO7xiyjkbdCSQrw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Follow the Link to Watch Science Olympiad 2016-2017
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxQtcxJbpqOMOVpCcEg4T2duR2s

Follow the link to see all events and rules manual of Science Olympiad 2018:
https://drive.google.com/a/cmitacademy.org/file/d/0BxQtcxJbpqOMcHF6WjkwaFAzYnc/view?usp=sharing

If you have any Question ,please contact to Mr.Nuri Bayram
at nbayram@cmitacademy.org

Nuri Bayram

A huge thank you to all of the CMIT Middle School students and supporters for participating in the Mid-Atlantic Fundraiser!

As promised a Mega Party will be held for students that sold 7 items more. The date of the Mega Party will be announced at a later date.

Thanks again for your continued support!
CMIT North PTO Fundraising Committee

Class of 2018 Parents -

Graduation package payments for your student's graduation package is due on Monday, October 23, 2017. Everyone that made a selection should have received an invoice via email.

If for some reason you cannot locate your invoice please contact Classof2018@cmitnorthpto.org.

Thank you,
CMIT North PTO

Dear Parents of Seniors,

Congratulations on your child beginning his or her senior year at Chesapeake Math and IT Academy North High School! Before you know it, they will have graduated from here and will be on their way to college. What better way to congratulate them on this major accomplishment than by purchasing a Senior Advertisement?

Each senior ad is in full color and is designed to be a one-of-a-kind memory. We will combine cherished, and possibly embarrassing photographs with your message of congratulations, love, and support to create a completely personalized ad design. Some parents choose to keep their ad a surprise until yearbooks are handed out. Just indicate that the ad is secret and only those on the yearbook staff will know!

This year, time is of the essence and we will only be able to accept ad reservations until Wednesday, December 6, 2017 or until spaces run out. The sizes and prices are as follows:

$70 for a ½ page ad. For this size, we highly recommend a maximum of 5 photographs and up to 75 words. If you submit less photos, you can include a longer message, up to 125 words.

$40 for a ¼ page ad. For this size, we highly recommend a maximum of 2 photographs and up to 50 words. If you submit less photos, you can include a longer message, up to 75 words.

In order to reserve a spot, please complete this form:
https://goo.gl/forms/jfhSGJGoHOMdFJQ02


We would like to thank you in advance for buying an ad for your child, and supporting the yearbook. Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at yearbook@cmitacademy.org.

Kind regards,

Brea-Bry’na Thomas- Yearbook Editor
Grant McDonald- Yearbook Staff
David Hernandez- Yearbook Staff
Tamia Gaskins- Yearbook Staff
Mrs. Cunning- Yearbook Sponsor

On Monday, 10/23, the AP Chemistry students will take the lead in helping CMIT-North High School in our celebration of Avogadro's Number associated with the value of a MOLE.

Our plan is to begin with a presentation of the AP Chemistry students heading off the celebration with 10 minutes or so of demonstrations relative to a mole and how elements, molecules, particles etc. react under particular conditions.

Afterwards, all Departments have been asked to participate, and have been provided lessons, by the Science Department Chairperson, to further express knowledge, throughout the school on Avogadro and the Mole.

Treats will be served, on a small scale, as elements/atoms and molecules are microscopic units. We'll make ours large enough to both see and enjoy!

Our wishes are for the entire CMIT-North (HS) Community to share and enjoy in the very important celebration...academic in nature.

Doris Cline
Chairperson of High School Science
AP Biology/AP Chemistry
Human Genetics Educator
Class of 2019 Advisor
CLP Mentor

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

To be eligible for this award, applicants must:
-demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;
-demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);
-be citizens of the United States of America;
-be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible); and
-plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.

For more information:
https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/

Counseling Department

Check out this website for various scholarship opportunities for students interested in STEM!

http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/programs.aspx?u=Undergrads_Undergraduate+Students&r=&s=&i=&sa=either&p=YesPortable&o=either&c=either&f=&dd=&ft=&submit=y&adv=adv

Counseling Department

Representatives from the Virginia Military Institute’s (VMI) Admissions and local alumni will assist in answering questions and providing insights on the school. The briefing is at the BWI Marriot on November 1st and begins at 7pm. Refreshments will be served. Come learn about this top rated school.

Please contact Mr. Sam Browne (VMI Class of 1984) should you have any questions or concerns at 301-802-8281 or Samuel.BROWNE@hq.doe.gov.

Counseling Department

Calling all boy basketball stars!!!!!

This week we will hold an interest meeting for the JV and Varsity Boys Basketball Team.

This meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in room 135 at 3 pm.

Please spread the word to all high school students at CMIT! We look forward to seeing you all there!

Athletics

The CMIT middle school spirit week is almost here! Spirit week is a week of fun and excitement that ends with the middle school Fall Dance. Students are allowed to dress according to the theme of that particular day. The spirit week theme days are listed below:

Monday (Oct. 30th): Wear Pink Day (Breast Cancer Awareness Day)

Tuesday (Oct. 31th): Character/Superhero Day

Wednesday (Nov. 1st): Wacky Tacky Wednesday

Thursday (Nov 2nd): Twin Thursday

Friday (Nov 3rd): Favorite Team/College Day

Although this is a week of fun, students are still expected to abide by the Prince George's County Dress Code policy. This includes no masks or accessories (shields, toy weapons, toy swords) that could be misconstrued as weapons.

So, look at the themes and plan your week with a friend!

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Regards,
Ms. Wake

The 2017 Fall Dance will be held on November 3rd between 7pm and 10pm in the cafeteria. Cost of admission will be $10. Tickets will go on sale starting Monday, October 30th. Ticket sales will be held in the cafeteria during both lunches. You may also see Ms. Wake (room 106) to buy tickets before or after school. There will be great music, food and friends.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Ms. Wake

In honor of National Hispanic Month CMIT North will be having Semilla Culture Non-Profit Organization visiting our school to put on a show for CMIT North Students.

Semilla Cultural is a non-profit organization that embraces Puerto Rican culture and arts.
They focus on raising cultural awareness by teaching and performing the Puerto Rican musical genres of Bomba and Plena, as well as educating the community as to the historical events that shaped Hispanic music.

Semilla Cultural was founded in January 2014 with the goal of giving back to the community: Afro-Puerto Rican music and dance. Semilla Culture is a team of volunteers united by love and respect for Hispanic culture who are committed to preserving and disseminating there legacy left by Hispanic ancestors.

Semilla Cultural connects with the community by using the arts as a medium of unity and empowerment. Semilla
Culture collaborates with other artists and groups to forward there mission. They are a grassroots organization, and still growing, they are committed to educating and representing with pride and respect for Puerto Rican arts, culture, and traditions.

Although they are a non-profit organization CMIT would like help their organization with a small donation. Therefore, we are asking every student at CMIT to bring $1 between October 23 – 26 to help their organization defer the costs of providing events for schools. The students will be able to place their $1 dollar donation in a container located inside their Spanish classroom. Thanks in advance for aiding in this cause.

Yurhance Johnson, Professional School Counselor

Parents, please join us for a STEAM Fair Information night on October 24th from 5:00-6:00. This will be for any parents who have questions, who would like guidance on how to get started, want advice on their student's project idea, or would like any clarification on the project requirements. Please enter in through the back of the school when you arrive and you will be directed on where to go. See you on Tuesday!

MS Science Team

The Middle School baseball team is has 3 games next week all games start at 5:30.

Monday - Eisenhower
Tuesday - Tasker
Thursday - Samuel Ogle

Coach Snyder

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please ensure that your contact information, especially email address, is up to date with our school registrar, Mrs. Attick (registrar@cmitacademy.org). We look forward to partnering with you to make this a successful year for your student. Thank you for being involved.

Ms. Fagan

The languages club is a group of students who are interested and invested in learning a language, any language. The students in the club look for and find resources to learn the language with the aid of Mr. Hester. Students who are interested can come to room 104 on Mondays, Tuesdays, or both days for the club meetings from 3:00 to 4:30 pm.

Students can use their cellphones to practice the language they choose to learn, their Spanish class notebook to jot down some meaningful notes in the back few pages, and they should also bring ear or headphones to minimize distractions to their peers in the club.

See you there,
Mr. Hester

Students are following a blended learning model with technology integration. They have used the Chromebooks to watch videos of native Spanish speakers counting numbers. They then developed their own hand gestures to represent numbers, which they will present soon.

Students are allowed to use their earphones in class now that Chromebooks are being used. Please allow them to bring them to class; it will be a great help.

Thank you,
Mr. Hester

Students in CMIT science class had been working their Science Literacy aside from their subject content last week, and their essay is due this 24th of October. The details of the said work was described in Google Classroom.

In addition to their hard work, students are preparing for their STEAM (previously STEM) Fair Project which is a requirement for each student in CMIT Academy to be presented in STEM Fair. Before students could conduct their experimentation, their project is subject for approval by submitting their Project Proposal. As per school STEAM Fair Timeline, Project Proposal is due on October 27, 2017.

To avoid confusion from the science content assignments and STEAM Fair Project, CMIT science students must be in the STEAM Fair Google Classroom aside from their Science Google Classroom. Students who are not currently in my class since the first week of this month are already invited, all you have to do is accept the invitation.

Mrs. Natalie Crespo-Montano and the Science Team
MS Science

Hello,

Progress reports were distributed to students this past school week. For the most up to date information about your student's grade, please check SchoolMax.

Chemistry students will have a quiz this upcoming Thursday and Biology students will have a quiz this upcoming Wednesday and Thursday. Topics for these quizzes will be posted on Google Classroom, and I will inform students about topics in class. Please let me know if you have any more questions or concerns.

Have a great weekend,

Daniel Fleming

The PGCPS International Student Counseling Office is sponsoring the annual National Hispanic College Fair.

INFORMATION:
• Location: Prince George's Community College.
• Date and Time: Monday November 6, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 12:30.
• For all students of Latino heritage in grades 11 and 12.
• The fair is also free for all students.

Though we aren't going on an official high school trip, this can likely count as an excused absence if students contact Mr. Gunes (mgunes@cmitacademy.org) and Ms. Gaudette (ngaudette@cmitacademy.org) in advance of attending.

Many of the finest colleges, universities and trade schools will have representatives present to explain what programs and opportunities they have to offer your students. OVER 50 INSTITUTIONS ATTENDING.
A PLASTIC BAG will be given to each student, for gathering information. A PREPARED LIST OF QUESTIONS will be provided so that students can use as they talk to the organizations present at the College Fair. This will be done in English and Spanish.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Patricia Chiancone:
301-445-8460 or pat.chianconegpgcps.org

School Counseling Department

Baltimore-Washington Invitational Gymnastics Meet Saturday, December 9th & Sunday, December 10th

8am to 5pm
13850 Old Gunpowder Road
Laurel, Maryland 20707

Fairland Boys Booster Club has been pre-approved for service learning opportunities by PGCPS!

We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic high school students to volunteer to support operations during the Baltimore-Washington Invitational Gymnastics Meet on 12/9/2017 – 12/10/2017. Volunteers are needed to serve as judge’s helpers, staff the concession stand, assist with registration, assist with hospitality, and many other duties. Ideally, students will volunteer for a minimum of four hours. No advance training is necessary!

If you are interested, please email Kirsten Barrett, Vice President, Fairland Boys Booster Club, at barrett740@yahoo.com or call 804-874-1592.

Natalie Gaudette

Attention Parents and Staff -

The CMIT North PTO Fundraising Committee is exploring the idea of Hosting a Turkey Bowl event in November. This is a parent and staff only event. Student spectators/fans are welcomed and encouraged.

What is a Turkey Bowl? A Turkey Bowl is a flag football game! The purpose of the CMIT North Turkey Bowl is to raise funds to support the approved PTO annual budget, enjoy friendly competition, build great friendships and have a ton of fun!

No experience necessary. The worse you play, the better!

If you might be interested in participating in this event please send an email to fundraising@cmitnorthpto.org. Your expressed interest will help determine how we proceed with this event. So far we only have a few and we need more willing participates to make this happen!

Thank you,
CMIT North PTO Fundraising Committee
fundraising@cmitnorthpto.org

Please join us for our next PTO Executive Board Meeting!

Date: Thursday, October 26, 2017
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: CMIT Middle School, 6100 Frost Place, Laurel, MD 20707

Call in Option Below:

1. Dial In to the Conference (United States): (515) 739-1454
Access Code: 531867

2. Join Online Meeting:
Online Meeting Link: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/cmitnorthpto
Online Meeting ID: cmitnorthpto

Online Instructions:
At the scheduled date and time of the meeting, dial in to the conference line. When prompted, enter the access code followed by hash (#). To join the online meeting, click the online meeting link and follow the prompts.


For questions please contact the following:
General - information@cmitnorthpto.org
Membership - membership@cmitnorthpto.org
Fundraising - fundraising@cmitnorthpto.org
Class of 2018 (Graduation Packages) - Classof2018@cmitnorthpto.org

Thank you,
CMIT North PTO
Join the PTO: http://www.cmitnorthpto.org/join-online.html

Parents, Guardians, and Students -

Please mark your calendars! Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 3-9 pm we will have our monthly Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A in Laurel at the Contee Road/Rt.1 location. You can either walk-in or drive thru, but be sure to mention “CMIT” so the PTO can receive 20% of your purchase.

CMIT Staff,

If you choose to have lunch at this location on this date, please tell your cashier that you are a CMIT Staff member so your lunch purchase can support the PTO as well!

We hope to see you there! Thank you for your support!
CMIT North PTO Fundraising Committee

Dear Supporters:

Please see the attached file for instructions on the new process for participation in the Giant's A+ School Rewards Program.

We appreciate your support!

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CMIT North PTO Fundraising Committee

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