Greetings, CMIT family, I hope this email finds you well. I would like to announce that Mathmagicians club students joined three math contests last week. One of them was a national-wide contest, Math League, and the others are an international-wide contest, Caribou Contest, and MAA-AMC Contest. Our students were studying hard for a couple of weeks and represented our school. I would like to congratulate the Mathmagicians students, Hannah Simmons, Christina Thomas, Favour Nwogu, Suhani Patel, Jayden Russell, and Nigel Seymour, Izuchukwu Nwadike, Kanyinsola Ijaduola, Renee Ogoh, for working hard and participating in the contests. We have three school-wide first-place, Nigel, Christina, and Jayden for Math League Contest. The state-wide and county-wide results will be released soon. 9/10 Grades Caribou Contest's winners are as follows, first-place Favour, second place Kanyinsola, and third place Suhani. Also, Favour is in the top 15, Kanyinsola is in the top 20, Suhani is in the top 25 country-wide, and they are in the top 1000 worldwide. Renee and Nigel are in the top 25 country-wide. 10/11 Grades Caribou Contest's winner is Hannah. Hannah is 4th place country wide, and 116th place worldwide. MAA-AMC results will be released soon. I am so excited to see the results. Please join me, and congrats to our students!!! Go CMIT! Go Mathmagicians!

Esra Keskin, MBA Math Teacher Math Contests & Competitions Coach ekeskin@cmitacademy.org

Dear Parents, This is your opportunity to contribute to your child’s education by giving us your opinion. We need your feedback to serve your kid(s) better. Please fill out CMIT-N High School Climate Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KBHTG68

nbayram@cmitacademy.org Mr.Bayram Program Coordinator STEM Coordinator

Quarter 2 grades have already been posted on the SchoolMax Parent Portal on Monday, Feb. 8. Families should receive a mailed report card by Feb. 17. If not received, please contact myreportcard@pgcps.org with the subject line "Missing Report Card" and the following information: student first and last name, ID number, school and grade, and mailing address. During virtual learning, only second-quarter and fourth-quarter report cards will be mailed. To be able to receive such notifications directly from PGCPS, You may subscribe at the following link: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/PGCPS/subscriber/new?preferences=true#tab1 You may check the past and current "Engage PGCPS" Newsletters from the link below: https://www.pgcps.org/offices/newsroom/engage-pgcps

nbayram@cmitacademy.org Mr.Bayram Program Coordinator STEM Coordinator

Parent-Teacher Conferences are open to all parents now! Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for February 16th from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. -Please use the following website to schedule with your student's teachers. Website: cmitnorthhs.meettheteacher.com -Appointments are on a first come first serve basis. If a teacher is fully booked, there is a waiting list that you can join and if the teacher has time, he/she will set that up with you. -You have until February 15th at 3:00 pm to make or adjust your appointments. -You can use this platform on a computer, 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 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. -The platform has been upgraded and if multiple parents want to be at the same conference with a teacher, it is possible now! One parent will schedule the appointment and then that parent will have the ability to grant access to an additional parent. This is further explained in the "how to attend appointments over video call" link. -All appointments are 8 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 for your appointments. If after 8 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 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

Is your Algebra 2 or Geometry class making you grinch? The CMIT Tutoring & Academic Services is steadfast in seeking a Math tutor on Algebra 2 or Geometry. We want to assure you that we hear all parents' and students' requests to offer this support. We had several potential tutors and presently proposing perfect schedules to grant your request. More importantly, we collaborate with your specified teacher to commence with better assistance. CTAS liaison will get in touch with the students and parents within the week or so, to speak on the program's logistics. Parents and students who have not done so, please fill out the survey to determine the number of students who need the specified support. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdznVS3Sw5yroaDsDPqcJ9kyojA65Y19FTXoNAFSlRrh1aHcQ/viewform?usp=pp_url Let's resolve to score 70% or better. Please avail yourself of your school's support for you to succeed.

Dr. Clarke, Science Teacher, Leison Tutoring & Academic Support Services; Green School Team Organizer; HS Science Fair Coordinator

Hello Bridge Builders! We are pleased to announce the Annual Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation TRAC Bridge Building Invitational. The EVENT DATE is set (tentatively) on April 24, 2021. Due to social distancing mandates, each student must participate individually. There will be a maximum limit of 100 students that can participate this year. All application(s) will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. CLF unfortunately will not be hosting any large, indoor gathering for this event. Virtual participation and social distance measures (when testing/breaking bridges) will be discussed in complete detail with participants. CLF will provide a TRAC Challenge Entry Kit (balsa wood, glue, precision cutter, cutting mat) to each student to begin their project. The students are to construct a bridge made only with the materials provided. Detailed guidelines and rubrics are attached. Applications will be taken through February 19, 2021. Registration link and more information: https://www.clfadvancedstudies.org/trac 1st place winners in each category receive an Apple iPad Mini (newest version). 2nd place winners in each category receive Apple AirPods Pro. 3rd place winners in each category receive Apple AirPods. Each participant student after testing the bridge receives a special CLF T-shirt and $15 Amazon gift cards. Please mark your calendars for 4/24/2021 and APPLY today!

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nbayram@cmitacademy.org Mr.Bayram Program Coordinator STEM Coordinator

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students, Please join us on Thursday, February 18th from 6-7 pm for the fourth installment of our Parent Academy series. This session will focus on effective engagement during distance learning. Ms. O 'Donnell and I will show some of our finest examples of strong engagement in our respective classes before deconstructing the features and effects of the student performance. Our purpose will be to provide a clear and unambiguous demonstration of student-best practices for learning in a virtual setting. We will then share some additional tips and strategies for you to "spot check" your students' engagement from any class. Zoom Access Information: Topic: Parent Academy #4 - Visualizing Effective Engagement during Distance Learning Time: Thursday, February 17th, 6-7 pm Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9318064256?pwd=cHRUNlNJWnNDanljcTZaVWlhQTFPQT09 Meeting ID: 931 806 4256 Passcode: Boogers34

All the Best! Mr. Bevard

On Tuesday, February 16th, students will have a 2-hour delay due to Parent Teacher conferences in the morning. Please view the 2-hr delay schedule on our website: https://cmitacademy.org/highschool/bell-schedule/ Please note that all dual enrollment classes, including ITEC classes, are not on a delay schedule. Please make sure to coordinate with your teachers appropriately.

Casandra Andrew

Please find the details in the attached flyer!

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nbayram@cmitacademy.org Mr.Bayram Program Coordinator

Quarter 2 Parent Grade Appeal Window is open now and will close Tuesday, February 23rd. If you would like to submit a parent grade appeal, you must fill out the attached paperwork, attach evidence, and send it to the teacher of record by February 23rd. Please cc the followings in your grade appeal email; Grade Manager - Mr. Bayram (nbayram@cmitacademy.org), Principal - Mrs. Ozturk (gozturk@cmitacademy.org), AP - Ms.Colandrea (tcolandrea@cmitacademy.org), AP - Mr.Avsar (favsar@cmitacademy.org). If all correct paperwork is not attached, the appeal can not be accepted. If you have further questions or need clarification about grade appeals, please email Mr.Bayram. Check the website if you need more info: https://cmitacademy.org/highschool/grade-manager/

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nbayram@cmitacademy.org Mr.Bayram Grade Manager

AIAA will award up to four $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors who enroll in an accredited college or university and intend to pursue an aerospace or STEM major. AIAA will also furnish a $2,500 travel stipend for the students to attend an AIAA event such as AIAA SciTech Forum, AIAA AVIATION Forum, or ASCEND. The Institute will provide each student with a mentor from AIAA’s professional members to help guide the student to achieve a career in aerospace. Follow the link below for the details on the eligibility and requirements: https://www.aiaa.org/get-involved/k-12-students/scholarships/?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MembershipPrograms2021&utm_content=EABulletin The application deadline is 1 March 2021.

nbayram@cmitacademy.org Mr.Bayram Program Coordinator STEM Coordinator

The CMIT Tutoring & Academic Services has changed the following tutoring courses' schedule to service all students' needs. And here is the good news. To encourage our students and improve their 3rd quarter grades, Ms. Eclevia is giving an extra credit point of +1% for every day her student attends CMIT tutoring sessions (3rd quarter tutoring sessions). The accumulation of points will be added to your child's quiz/test scores. English Tutoring and Social Studies (in all level) Tutoring by Ms. Belt. Mon & Wed @4-6PM/ Fri@3:30 4:30pm Tue & Thu @ 4-5 pm Saturday 10-11 Class code: robf4mk Class code jngb2nm Quantitative Modeling Tutorial Services by Ms. Compton TUES, & THURS 4:30-5:30 PM; SATURDAY 4:30-5:30PM Class cod: jcmmnxq Biology Tutoring by Ms. Compton ALGEBRA TUTORING SERVICES by Ms. Compton Wed & Friday 4:30-5:30; Sat 3:30-4:30 PM MON, TUES, & THURS 3-4 PM; SATURDAY 1:30-2:30PM & 2:30 -3:30PM Class code 2qcfld5 Class code wizrx3z "Please make sure that you are coming to the tutorial at least twice a week." While we were working together, students appeared to be getting better with their classes.

Gemma Clarke, Ph. D. Science Teacher, Liaison on Tutoring & Academic Support Services Green School Team Organizer HS Science Fair Coordinator

Hi Students and Parents! This short week, BioGeoChem students will begin a review for a quiz on the interactions of the Earth's spheres, the atmosphere, and climate data. The quiz date will depend on student readiness, but may be held on Friday. Physics students completed a group lab assessment and the orbital motion unit. This week, we'll begin a unit on electricity and electric circuits. Looking forward to a great week!

Suzanne Coholic High School Science Teacher Science Department Chair

The students will submit their Green Revolution Project on Tuesday, 11/16/2021, which was assigned on Thursday, February 04. Students created a flipbook to teach people about the important events and factors behind the Green Revolution. Check all your Reminders, which are due Today and on Monday (Tuesday). REMINDER: Do not forget to fill out the survey on 'WILDLIFE VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP," the link is below https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0J_8ltPJ4uUIwiYhhR8QAPjm3Yp6OfaS47xjvweCHzEI1rw/viewform?usp=pp_url Next week's topic will commence about the Forestry on Soil, Soil Dynamics, and the Ecosystem Services. We will begin the Forest Management and Urbanization by Friday. We may continue the 5 minutes STEM research presentation for those who have not yet presented.

Gemma Clarke, Ph. D. Science Teacher, Liaison on Tutoring & Academic Support Services Green School Team Organizer HS Science Fair Coordinator

This week's feature is on Solid Stitch which is a company founded by Roshni Pawar, Class of 2022. Below is a description of her company along with links to her website and social media account. "Solid Stitch is a company that advertises and sells handmade items by Roshni Pawar. These include pillowcases, a variety of bags, pouches, ​and much more! The most recent collection added is the Valentine’s Day Collection with items perfect for yourself and others. There is now also a customization option available for those who would like to add a name to the items. Visit www.solidstitch.etsy.com on Etsy and https://www.instagram.com/solid.stitch/ on Instagram for more updates!" -- Kind Regards, Roshni Pawar '22 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Also featured in the attached images are pictures of the latest bracelet designs from Gabrielle Pierce, owner of La Belle Beaute. More of Gabrielle's charm bracelets can be found on her website www.shoplabelleb.com as well as her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/labellebeaute__/?hl=en

Ms. Blackwell

The CMIT MSA had the awesome opportunity to donate items to the Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services. We organized a collection of food, toiletries, and cleaning supplies for LARS Clients! We'd like to thank Omar Malash for planning this donation event!

Tuba Subasi

The CMIT MSA is inviting everyone to join our biweekly discussion this Friday ( Feb 19th ) at 5 PM. We will present some important Black Muslim figures such as Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Ilhan Omar, Ibtinaj Muhammad, Halima Aden, Nadirah Pierre and Andre Carson. If you would like to learn more about their lives and influences please join us. We will also play a Kahoot game at the end of our discussion so it is going to be fun. You can find the zoom id and password in the flyer. Looking forward to seeing everybody.

Tuba Subasi

Throughout February the CMIT English department is celebrating Black History Month by reading poems, short stories, and novels written by African American poets and authors. From Frederick Douglass to the Harlem Renaissance and into the modern era, African American writers have made so many outstanding contributions to the literary world. Each teacher in the department is selecting his or her own readings for Black History Month. Mr. Hommel, for example, is beginning every class in February with a poem. To date, his students have analyzed the poetry of Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, Claude McKay, Gwendolyn Brooks, Rita Dove, and Maya Angelou. In Mr. Bevard's classes, students spent two days reading, analyzing, and discussing Amanda Gorman's poem "The Hill We Climb," composed for the 2021 presidential inauguration. His students are preparing to read "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" by Frederick Douglass. The English department has also been discussing a read-in for Black History Month, so students and/or faculty who are interested may email Mr. Hommel (shommel@cmitacademy.org) and more details will be forthcoming. In the email, state the name and author of the work you would like to read, or attach a copy of your original work. (You maintain all rights in regards to your intellectual property) Lastly, and speaking of original work, congratulations to SabVea Edwards, Alexsia Tarquinii, and Masai Wray for earning top-3 recognition in the Mosaic Theater Playwriting Contest! We are very proud of your achievements as young playwrights and we look forward to cheering on your continued success.

-Mr. Hommel, English Dept. Chair shommel@cmitacademy.org

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