Starting this week, NHS Tutoring has begun! Peer Tutoring by National Honor Society Students will be held virtually through Google Meet (https://meet.google.com/xrs-debu-ukw) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00pm-4:00pm. Ms. Gaudette (NHS Advisor) will be present during all Tutoring sessions, which will be supported by 5+ tutors ready to support students in Math, English, Social Studies, Science, and other courses. We are happy to tutor CMIT North Elementary, Middle, or High School students! If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Gaudette (ngaudette@cmitacademy.org)

CMIT Academy North High School Counseling Department Ms. Gaudette (A-J Last Names) - ngaudette@cmitacademy.org Ms. Ryan (K-Z Last Names) - rryan@cmitacademy.org

Greetings families, Each school year Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) requires parents/guardians to fill out a Publicity Release form for each student. Throughout the school year, PGCPS and the Prince George’s County Board of Education conduct activities that may be publicized by local or national news media or used to promote the school system. Publicity activities include interviews, photographs or videos of individuals or groups of students, or student works (including, but not limited to, artistic works, athletic activities, performances and competitions) that may be used in websites, social media such as Facebook and Twitter, print or online publications, or videos. Please fill out the attached Electronic PGCPS 2020-21 SY Publicity Release Form by checking only one of the boxes to GRANT or NOT GRANT PERMISSION. This Form will remain in effect through September 2021. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11vp6zITFHL1TPbI5a7aUzcf0zWbwSuDbp9uJA210mQM/edit Important Note: CMIT-N HS requires selecting the "GRANT PERMISSION" option in "the Publicity Release Form" to be able to participate in clubs and STEM teams. nbayram@cmitacademy.org Mr.Bayram Program Coordinator

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SGA elections are here and they're going to be Virtual! Are you interested in running for a class officer position?? It is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills and also look great on college applications! If you want to run please see the attached application which has specific instructions and due dates, you will also need to fill out and submit the attached publicity form, since our speeches will be pre-recorded and sent to the student body this year. All applications, campaign ads, video speeches, and Publicity Forms should be emailed to Ms. Lee (dlee@cmitacademy.org)

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Dorian Lee, SGA Coordinator

Hello students and parents, I Hope all is well during these crazy times. Covid-19 is still extremely prevalent, so make sure you are cautious and continuing to stay safe by following the CDC guidelines. Attached is my virtual health room. Click on the objects for more information. Stay Safe, Nurse Abraha https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSoA38hCj6poW_qDE5sFzHIh15531Juu2MkbEyKqU9ExXMvq2m3LbR_GAFJx7sdDCMZeyE0kND_saPS/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.g97279d7fb5_0_14

HS Nurse

CMIT`s very experienced Science Olympiad Students stepped up to lead the team as Science Olympiad Council- The Captains. Science Olympiad Captains this year have been chosen among the applicants based on their past experiences and success, leadership skills, and outstanding GPAs. Science Olympiad Team has 9 captains ranging from sophomores to seniors and coming from different ideal perspectives. Captains` primary goals are to build the spirit in the team, to help the team to prepare for the competition, and to lead the team to be the first charter school ever to win the state and national tournament in MD. The Captains: Haris Chaudhry - Senior - 6th year in the team Kavyasri Gouda - Senior - 5th year in the team Ansharan Akbar - Senior - 3rd year in the team. Kaitlin Quarshie - Senior - 3rd year in the team. Sarah Suleman - Senior - 3rd year in the team. Anthony Stills - Junior - 5th year in the team. Samuel Opoku - Junior - 5th year in the team Samantha Obajolu - Junior - 2nd year in the team. Nevaeh Cannon - Sophomore - 3rd year in the team.

Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at nbayram@cmitacademy.org Mr.Bayram Program Coordinator STEM Coordinator

Hello, everyone! I just wanted to say hi and put a formal introduction here in the newsletter--better late than never. My name is Mr. Hall, the new Drama and Journalism teacher here at CMIT North. I've been teaching in different spots around the planet for the past several years, and now I'm back in Maryland. My background is primarily in teaching English related subjects like Literature, Academic Writing, ELA, and ESL. My hobbies include learning foreign languages, traveling, and capoeira. Working here at CMIT North has been an interesting experience so far, and even though online teaching has its challenges, I look forward to continue working with everyone from a safe distance.

Donovan Hall

Please see the attached PDF of our recent goings-on in 9th grade English.

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All the Best! Mr. Bevard

Hi everyone! This week, BioGeoChem classes will learn the science behind star formation following the Big Bang. Physics students, will begin quantifying problems involving the simplest examples of free-fall. Have a great week!

Suzanne Coholic High School Science Teacher Science Department Chair

Keeping the digital world secure requires all of us to be proactive and diligent. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the perfect time to raise awareness about the importance of cyber security and to ensure that everyone has the information they need to be safer and more secure online. We all have a role to play in ensuring our interconnected world will be safer and more resilient for everyone. Empower your friends, colleagues and family to Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart Learn how you can #BeCyberSmart this #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth at https://staysafeonline.org/cybersecurity-awareness-month/ Mr. B Computer Science Teacher

Media Production classes are working on 1 minute videos around the topic: LIFE AND LEARNING DURING THE PANDEMIC as part of the Media Day Event being sponsored by PGCC and PGCPS in November. We hope to submit several entries and have the opportunity to work with PGCC-TV on one of their broadcasts! Submissions are due November 6th. We are super excited for this hands on activity! We will be sure to keep everyone updated on the work!

Tammy O'Donnell

As we continue our theme on FREEDOM, PROTEST AND CHANGE in class, we will begin our novel study of DEAR MARTIN by Nic Stone on TUESDAY,OCTOBER 13th. It is a powerful story that will resonates with students. Here is the summary from the School Library Journal: Justyce is an African American teen caught between two worlds. He knows that the education he's receiving at a private school will grant him more economic opportunities, however he begins to question the effects his private school education on his own identity. Some of his classmates believe that the racial pendulum has swung too far, giving African Americans an unfair advantage over their white counterparts. The kids he grew up with believe Justyce has assimilated too much and has forgotten where he came from. He questions his blackness, his relationship with his biracial girlfriend, and his attraction to his white debate partner Sarah Jane. Through a series of journal entries, Justyce attempts to figure out his place in the world by exploring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. A violent altercation between a retired white police officer and his best friend causes Justyce to examine what it means to be an African American male in 2017. The length and pace of this well-written story make it a perfect read for reluctant and sophisticated readers alike. The main characters are well balanced and will resonate with teens. However, the voice of African American women is largely absent from the narrative. The characterization of Justyce's mother and his girlfriend are one-dimensional compared to some of the other protagonists. Still, this important work should be read alongside Jason Reynolds's and Brendan Kiely's All-American Boys and Kekla Magoon's How It Went Down. VERDICT An good choice for school and public libraries.—Desiree Thomas, Worthington Library, OH The book will be available for free online through google classroom, but if you would like to purchase it here is the ISBN: ISBN-10 : 1101939524 ISBN-13 : 978-1101939529 We will also be listening to the audiobook version during some of our class time. I am excited about the dialogue this can inspire during our zoom classes.

Tammy O'Donnell

The first day of high school clubs is Monday, Oct 5th. Clubs and STEM teams started making announcements and recruiting members. You may find the club announcements in this and last week's newsletters and you may still sign up. In addition to Newsletter, you may receive emails for Clubs and STEM Team announcements and recruitments. Please check the weekly newsletter and your emails carefully. Moreover, you may find the list of all approved Clubs and STEM teams with descriptions in the link below: http://cmitacademy.org/highschool/clubs-20-21/ How to sign up: You should be able to find the signup info in each clubs` Newsletter announcement or on the website. Otherwise, feel free to send an email to club sponsors. A few important points about the SY20-21 Clubs. 1. Clubs and Team Meetings will be online, in a virtual environment. 2. In order for students to participate in Clubs and STEM teams, the Board of Education of Prince George’s County Public Schools shall require students in high school to maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or equivalent. 3.Publicity release google forms should be submitted by selecting the "GRANT PERMISSION" option to be able to participate in Clubs/STEM Teams. Find the Publicity Release Google form in the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11vp6zITFHL1TPbI5a7aUzcf0zWbwSuDbp9uJA210mQM/edit Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at nbayram@cmitacademy.org Mr.Bayram Program Coordinator STEM Coordinator

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Feeling creative? Join Studio Magic art club if you have a passion for creating things with your own two hands! Hosted by our lovely senior and very talented artist Keren Larios (who also made the flyer). We will meet every Tuesday, starting OCTOBER 6TH from 3-4pm. No experience necessary, just sign up using this short google form below! https://forms.gle/4Yd1TZPfSsD5RBgY7

Leora Gottlieb

ANIME CLUB IS STILL RECRUITING - Email Mr. Dorris at ldorris@cmitacademy.org if you are interested in joining or want more information! First round of invites to the Anime Club Google classroom went out this past Friday, 10/2. If you sent Mr. Dorris an email, but did not get an invite or response, that was just a mistake so please reach out again! Find out more about the club in the description below. Anime Club is a place where viewers and enthusiasts may comfortably share their love and knowledge about Japanese animation (known as anime) with each other! Members will have the chance to enjoy watching new anime series and old favorites together while also engaging in active discussions about the artistic, educational, and academic value of the genre. From the popular and action packed Dragon Ball Z, to the artistic works of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, or heart rending historical fiction such as Grave of the Fireflies, Anime Club will endeavor to uncover the cultural impact and relevance of this increasingly popular art form. So whether you are a long time viewer, or looking to take your first steps in this exciting genre, we invite you to give Anime Club a try so we can explore these beloved animated worlds together!

Mr. Dorris (Anime Enthusiast)

LimeLight's primary focus is providing necessary information for 9th grade students that can be used beyond high school. We will be having events that will benefit not only CMIT North but the community around us as well! Links for the meeting platform are forthcoming. We hope to see you there! Are you a 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student interested in working with 9th graders? Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/y3one5zh Nevaeh Cannon Student Club Sponsor

Ms. Colandrea Grade 9 + 10 Assistant Principal English, MAPS, SPED, + Social Studies Departments LimeLight Club Advisor

Dear Students, If you want to join the Science Olympiad Team, fill out the form to apply. https://forms.gle/yvNvBovKoFErpRMg6 Make sure to check the flier to see if you meet the criteria. If you need more research for Science Olympiad, check the national website. www.soinc.org For questions, send an email to scienceolympiad@cmitacademy.org

Science Olympiad Council

Greetings CMIT North HS! We are proud to start our very own Photography Club! This club is an opportunity for all to appreciate the art of photography in a shared space. All students are more than welcome to join and no previous photography experience is necessary (nor do you need to have a professional camera to join - a phone camera works just fine)! All you need is an interest in photography along with a willingness to share and learn with us! All are welcome! If you're interested, do not hesitate to sign up. Meetings are on Mondays from 4-5pm afterschool . Be sure to fill out this form if you would like to join! https://forms.gle/ygkmVz2NiUe5gEg49

Brittany Gonzalez - Biology Teacher

The VEX Robotics team reviews the current VEX challenge, and then starts designing their robot. They build their design and test it out several times. The team attends several competitions. Depending on the outcome, they could advance to a state competition or even VEX Robotics World Championship. This year, we will focus on the online challenges in order to win an automatic team qualification for this season's VEX Robotics World Championship. We will provide VEX Robotics Clawbot Kits to five students. Details will be discussed in our online meetings. Being on a VEX team is a commitment. The team needs to meet at least twice each week after school to design, build, test, rework, and get ready for competitions. They might even meet more than twice a week as they get close to a competition day. The VEX team CANNOT have members who do not attend the weekly practices because the team needs everyone contributing to their engineering design process so that they can be successful. Students from Grades 9-12 may participate. Club enrollment is first come first serve basis. Please complete this form: https://forms.gle/DCxN9JUv9oKF8GZ86 Completing this form will not guarantee your enrollment. Coach: Mr. B (Computer Science Teacher) When: Tuesday and Thursday @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Did you sign up on the Google Form before October 2nd? You should have received a Google Calendar Invitation with a Google Meet Link. If you did not receive it, please email Ms. Gaudette to get added. Did you forget to submit the Google Form or did you just realize that you want to work on your leadership skills by becoming a member of CMIT LEAD? Complete the Google Form and Ms. Gaudette will send you the Google Meet invitation! CMIT LEAD Interest Form: https://forms.gle/QmYvzSyJuAqinkmh7

CMIT Academy North High School Counseling Department Ms. Gaudette (A-J Last Names) - ngaudette@cmitacademy.org Ms. Ryan (K-Z Last Names) - rryan@cmitacademy.org

Drama club will have it's first meeting on Tuesday, October 6th from 3-4pm. All are welcome. We will discuss our plan for the year, set goals and talk about virtual field trips. Come join us! Here is the link: https://zoom.us/j/97213096269?pwd=YTBHVDdkV3llcndTRDdwVmNnZ3MxQT09 Meeting ID: 972 1309 6269 Passcode: pU1Yns If you have any questions, please contact Ms. O'Donnell: todonnell@cmitacademy.org Can't wait to see you!

Tammy O'Donnell

If you are interested in assisting with the yearbook, come to an informational meeting on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH from 12-1pm. Let's talk about options and ways to be creative in delivering a yearbook this year. Here is the link for the interest meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88045113027 Meeting ID: 880 4511 3027 All are welcome to attend. If you have any questions, email Ms. O'Donnell: todonnell@cmitacademy.org

Tammy O'Donnell

Debate Club will be starting this fall and will continue throughout the school year. Ms. Ryan, the club coach, is looking for students to join the club! If you are interested in applying for Debate Club, please send an email to Ms. Ryan that includes the following information: 1. Subject of the email should read: DEBATE CLUB INTEREST 2. The email should contain a 1/2 page, single-spaced statement answering the prompt: "Why do you want to be a part of the Debate Club, and what would you contribute to the team?" 3. In the email, also be sure to include the name of a teacher who can provide an evaluation of you as a student. Ms. Ryan will email the teacher an evaluation link directly. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, OCT. 9 AT 3 P.M. Please note, Debate Club will attend monthly competitions virtually on Saturdays and will meet every Monday for two hours from 3:15-5:30 (with a 15 minute break in the middle). If you have questions about the Debate Club or want to learn more prior to applying, please feel free to email Ms. Ryan at rryan@cmitacademy.org. You also can visit https://www.urbandebatewashingtondc.org/after-school-debate for more information about the league that our school will participate in throughout the year.

Rebecca Ryan

"Nobody who ever gave [her] best regretted it." - George Halas Success favors those prepared to grasp it, so when the opportunity for success comes knocking ask yourself: "Am I ready?". Although lacrosse is a spring sport, our games will be won in the fall when you are by yourself and no one is watching. For those interested in beginning their preparation for a possible spring season, the women's lacrosse team will have interest meetings via Zoom on: Friday 10/16/2020 @ 3:30 - 4:30 PM Friday 10/30/2020 @ 3:30 - 4:30 PM For more information and the access code to the meeting please contact Coach Sok at ssok@cmitacademy.org

Coach Sok Varsity Lacrosse Coach

Parent Teacher Conferences are Monday, October 12th from 8:00 to 3:00. We will be holding all conferences through video call. We will be using a new platform built for parent-teacher conferences: cmitnorthhs.meettheteacher.com Attached is a guide on how to book appointments. Key things to know: -Appointments are a first come first serve basis. If a teacher or counselor is fully booked there is a waiting list that you can join and if the teacher or counselor has time, he/she will set that up with you. -You can use this platform on a computer or smartphone or tablet. -When you log in, make sure to type your student's name exactly as it is in SchoolMAX. (For example, if your student's last name is Smith-Jones in SchoolMAX, Smith - Jones will not work. Make sure that in the spacing and hyphen are exactly the same as SchoolMAX.) This needs to be done correctly because the platform will link your email to your student's classes and teachers. -If you have multiple students at CMIT North HS, please log in using one student's name and then you can add the other student's teachers on the Choose Teachers section. -If multiple parents want to be on the same conference with a teacher, they will need to be at the same device during the appointment. -All appointments are 10 minutes per teacher per student. When you join the call, you will notice a timer at the top. Once the time is up, the video will close out. Because of this, it is extremely important that you are on time to your appointments. If after the 10 minutes, you would like to speak further with that teacher, you will need to reach out via email to set up a separate time to talk. -Each time you go to the website, you will need to enter in your name, email, student's name and student's date of birth. How to attend appointments over video call: https://support.meettheteacher.com/article/803-video-parents-how-to-attend-appointments-over-video-call If you are having issues with video appointments: https://support.meettheteacher.com/article/811-video-troubleshooting-camera-and-microphone-access

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Casandra Andrew

You asked, and we answered! Check out our new Financial Aid tab on the CMIT North High School Website! http://cmitacademy.org/highschool/financial-aid/ Thank you to our amazing School Counseling Intern, Ms. Roloff, for putting this outstanding resource together!

CMIT Academy North High School Counseling Department Ms. Gaudette (A-J Last Names) - ngaudette@cmitacademy.org Ms. Ryan (K-Z Last Names) - rryan@cmitacademy.org

The Social Studies Department would like to help make communication and scheduling appointments during Office Hours on Wednesdays easier. Please click on the attached PDF link (not the image above), and once you open the PDF, you can click on the image for the teacher that you are interested in meeting with to schedule an appointment. Election 2020: Tuesday, November 3 To register to vote or request a mail-in ballot, please use this link: https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/OnlineVoterRegistration/InstructionsStep1 Thank you to all the students who participated in the Social Studies Presidential Debate Watch Party this past week. We hope that those who attended appreciated the context and fact checking that was provided. We will be hosting a few more of these Watch Parties over the next few weeks. Please check your Social Studies teacher's Google Classroom for the Zoom link! Vice Presidential Debate: Wednesday, October 7 Presidential Debate Schedule: Thursday, October 15 Thursday, October 22

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Mrs. Jessica Cunning, Social Studies Department Chair

Autumn is the favorite season of many, present company included. My firstborn daughter is named Autumn because my wife and I love the season so much. Many authors and poets have also found the season to be quite inspirational. Take a look at these two poems, courtesy of the autumnal muse: Nothing Gold Can Stay Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay. -Robert Frost _________________________________________________ A Sunset of the City Already I am no longer looked at with lechery or love. My daughters and sons have put me away with marbles and dolls, Are gone from the house. My husband and lovers are pleasant or somewhat polite And night is night. It is a real chill out, The genuine thing. I am not deceived, I do not think it is still summer Because sun stays and birds continue to sing. It is summer-gone that I see, it is summer-gone. The sweet flowers indrying and dying down, The grasses forgetting their blaze and consenting to brown. It is a real chill out. The fall crisp comes. I am aware there is winter to heed. There is no warm house That is fitted with my need. I am cold in this cold house this house Whose washed echoes are tremulous down lost halls. I am a woman, and dusty, standing among new affairs. I am a woman who hurries through her prayers. Tin intimations of a quiet core to be my Desert and my dear relief Come: there shall be such islanding from grief, And small communion with the master shore. Twang they. And I incline this ear to tin, Consult a dual dilemma. Whether to dry In humming pallor or to leap and die. Somebody muffed it? Somebody wanted to joke. -Gwendolyn Brooks

-Mr. Hommel, English Dept. Chair

shommel@cmitacademy.org

Hi everyone! The Science Department met this past week. One of the topics included Letters of Recommendation. With the college application process in full swing, this is a hot topic. When a student needs a letter from a teacher, the student should first email the teacher (one selected who knows the student pretty well and could provide a letter relevant to the student's desired request; e.g., intended college major, desire for a scholarship, recommendation for an internship, or honorary society, etc.). If the teacher agrees to compose the letter, it is always helpful if the student provides a 'brag sheet', resume, or list of relevant accomplishments. The student should reach out to the teacher as soon as possible with the request. If the teacher agrees, the student should provide the aforementioned documentation quickly so that the teacher can plan time to write a personalized letter. If the due date for such letters is too close, or the teacher doesn't know the student's abilities in science, the teacher may decline, and the student should make the request of another teacher. As you can understand, asking the 2 days before a due date is not practical. We strive to turn out students who are ready for the challenges of college, technical schools, internships, and employment. Providing letters recommending for our students is but one of the proud moments for CMIT and the Science Department. It is our students who put the 'feathers of pride in our hats'!

Suzanne Coholic High School Science Teacher Science Department Chair

October is National Bullying Prevention month, and CMIT Academy North will be participating by engaging in activities related to awareness and prevention throughout the month of October. To kickoff the month of recognition and awareness, the counseling team wants to remind families and students of the dangers of cyberbullying and the ways in which it can be prevented. Please see the attachments with more information for students and families on Cyberbullying during the COVID-19 Pandemic. If your student is experiencing or witnesses bullying at CMIT Academy North -- even in the virtual environment -- please encourage them to contact their school counselor, administrator, or another trusted school official. If you need to report a bullying incident, please be aware that we do our best to protect the identify of the reporting individual. It is our goal to maintain a safe and welcoming virtual school environment for all students. Feel free to contact your Professional School Counselors, Ms. Gaudette (Supporting last names A-J) and Ms. Ryan (Supporting last names K-Z), or your Assistant Principals, Ms. Colandrea (9th and 10th grades) and Mr. Avsar (11th and 12th grades), if you need to report an incident. Together we can stop bullying! Contacts: Ms. Gaudette: ngaudette@cmitacademy.org Ms. Ryan: rryan@cmitacademy.org Ms. Colandrea: tcolandrea@cmitacademy.org Mr. Avsar: favsar@cmitacademy.org

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Rebecca Ryan, Professional School Counselor

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