CMIT Families: CMIT North High School will host its annual Back to School Night for grade 9th through 12th-grade levels on Thursday, September 9th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Please mark your calendars to virtually meet with your child's teachers for this year. Note: Parents will follow their child's schedule to meet with the teachers during BTSN night. The detailed schedule with online zoom links will be emailed to parents and students during the week. Respectfully,

Admin

Greetings! We had a successful orientation day! We appreciate your cooperation, parents and guardians, during the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. Here are a few tips and reminders! We're suggesting that scholars sit on the left side in the back of cars so they can quickly and safely exit on the left side of the vehicle. Students must use the sidewalk and crosswalks as they proceed to the cafeteria entrance. Students may be dropped off BEFORE they get to the cafeteria doors. We're asking drivers to keep moving forward and when traffic stops, they can allow scholars to safely exit on the left. Be sure to use the LEFT lane for drop-off! The right lane is for cars to exit. Thanks again for keeping our scholars safe and following our procedures.

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Hey Tigers! Below are CMIT-N High School`s official social media accounts: Follow us on social media to get the latest news and updates. Twitter: @CMITAcademy Instagram: cmitacademy Facebook: @CmitNorthHighSchool YouTube: CMIT Academy Media https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPuPgTO2ZyC2WQoTOgBislA?view_as=subscriber nbayram@cmitacademy.org Mr.Bayram Program Coordinator STEM Coordinator

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CMIT 11th and 12th-grade students and families: Are you a senior who is planning to take the October SAT? or Are you a junior who is aiming to take the SAT in spring? Then this might be an excellent opportunity for you. Please check the event flyer attached for more details. Should you have any questions, please let us know. WHO: Class of 2022 and Class of 2023 (11th &12th Grade) WHAT: SAT College Test Prep Camp WHEN: October 1-3 WHERE: Greenbrier State Park Amphitheater, Boonsboro MD REGISTER: There are two parts of the registration process. 1- Complete the sign-up form (See attached) 2- Reserve the camp site: You may reserve a campsite(tent) from any of the four loops that are all within walking distance to the amphitheater where the SAT drills will take place throughout the camp program.

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Ferhat Avsar, M. Ed. 11th & 12th Grade Assistant Principal Chesapeake Math & IT Academy 14800 Sweitzer Ln, Laurel, MD 20707 favsar@cmitacademy.org Phone: (240) 767-4080 Fax: (301) 560-3461

We are very excited to announce the CLUB EXPO 2021 where you will have a chance to meet STEM Extracurriculars, Academic Teams and After School Clubs at CMIT North HS this year. Club Expo 2021 will happen on Saturday, September 18th between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM in the High School Gym. The event will be walk-in style. You will be able to visit the Clubs and STEM teams` tables to get info and to ask questions.

Please let me know if you have any questions! nbayram@cmitacademy.org Mr.Bayram STEM Coordinator

Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year. I am looking forward to another wonderful school year at CMIT North High School. A new year is a time for inspirational dreams but more importantly a time to set your goals to see the dreams turn into a reality. I am always impressed with the professionalism and dedication of our CMIT staff, the parental support and the students' curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. I join in the partnership of all stakeholders involved in working together to ensure that our students experience success each and every day. During the summer home visit program, I had a chance to meet with most of our 12th-grade students and their families. I was impressed to learn about their post-secondary plans and how the CMIT community supports these plans through offering summer college test prep sessions, essay workshops, individualized guidance, college searches, and visits. We hope to continue to provide these added services to our scholars as they aim to create better future opportunities. I look forward to an outstanding year of watching our scholars flourish. Lastly, please remember that the most successful schools are those with the most active and supportive parents. Let’s work together to provide the BEST possible education for our students.

Ferhat Avsar, M. Ed. 11th & 12th Grade Assistant Principal Chesapeake Math & IT Academy 14800 Sweitzer Ln, Laurel, MD 20707 favsar@cmitacademy.org Phone: (240) 767-4080 Fax: (301) 560-3461

Students who have a CMIT-N parking permit (above) may park in the designated parking zones for the students. There are two designated areas for Student Only parking: 1 - The parking zone behind the elementary school (parking spots 1-24). Students who have a parking permit with a number from 1 to 24 should park there. The number on the permit should match with the number on the parking spot. 2 - The parking zone in the neighboring building (opposite the cafeteria). There are 16 parking spots marked CMIT but without numbers. Students who have a parking permit with a number which is from 25 to 40 should park in this zone. NO STUDENT IS ALLOWED TO DRIVE OR PARK ON SCHOOL PROPERTY WITHOUT A VALID CMIT-N STUDENT PARKING PERMIT. Also, if a student fails to follow CMIT-N parking rules, his/her car will be subject to towing!

Mr. Bayram Program Cooordinator CMIT Academy North nbayram@cmitacademy.org

Hello, 9th + 10th Grade Families: It was wonderful to meet so many students during orientation Friday. Their emotions ranged from excitement to nervousness, but all in all, the reviews were good. Students received their schedules, met with their teachers, became familiar with the layout of the school, and began to learn procedures and expectations that will support their success throughout the year. Fast forward to Wednesday, which is our first day of school. We will use the regular bell schedule for this day. Students should plan to be in their first period class by 8:05am and will be dismissed at 2:51pm. (They can enter the building at 7:50am.) Again, students should be in uniform and bring a charged Chromebook. As we continue preparing for a successful school year, please review the material you find in this newsletter, especially the student handbook and drop-off/pick-up procedures. If you have not visited our website recently, it is also a good resource for information. Again, I am looking forward to a great time with students. All the best,

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

Hello CMIT families!!! All school volunteers must be cleared through the County's Fingerprinting Office, in order to provide volunteer services. If you have an updated copy of your fingerprinting clearance, please provide a copy to the front desk, via email or in person, to Mrs. Fermin at cfermin@cmitacademy.org. If you would like to obtain clearance, please visit the following website and follow the steps provided: https://www.pgcps.org/offices/humanresources/fingerprinting If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the front desk. Thank you.

Mrs. Bond, Registrar

Hello, Families: Please see the bell schedules above. Visit our website for a larger, printable version: https://cmitacademy.org/highschool/bell-schedule/ All the best, Ms. Colandrea

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

Welcome back students! I am happy to see you all return and excited for a great 2021-2022 school year! As we all know, Covid-19 is still a threat in our lives. Therefore, we are required to continue following the PGCPS guidelines (washing hands, wearing masks, and social distancing). For those who are unvaccinated, I strongly encourage you to get vaccinated to help in the prevention of any health complication. If any symptoms of Covid-19 are exhibited, students please notify your parents and stay home. For students who begin to feel sick at school, Covid-19 testing will now be available with a signature of approval from parents or guardian. This consent form must be signed and submitted to the school nurse where it will be held in the student's file. See below for resources and the consent form.

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Thank you, Nurse Abraha HS Nurse

Hi everyone! My name is Mr. McKinley, and this is my first-year here at CMIT. My background is in Educational Technology and Learning, Design, and Technology, spending much of my time in Makerspaces, Libraries, and Discovery or Nature centers. I believe that learning is best when it is in an environment that allows you to be safe to take academic risks and infuse a lot of yourself into the content. To that end, I am dedicated to my students, creating space to listen and understand, and sharing the respect with all of you that we should uphold in the classroom. There are a lot more things to say, but we'll get there. To any of you feeling nervous about this upcoming year, I completely understand. These last 18+ months have been challenging across nearly every facet of our lives. We are doing our best at CMIT to ensure that you can have the space to really be yourself and come learn from our great teachers. The one thing that I ask of you is to be brave. My classes will always have space for you to be your most authentic self and know that as long as you demonstrate respect for yourselves, for one another, for our space, and for me, we're going to have an amazing year! 😊 A brief background: Before coming to CMIT North Academy, I had a dual role as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion partner, as well as an Internal Communications liaison at an International Development company. I am a fierce ally and co-conspirator for justice, equity, and take learning very seriously. My digital and physical door is always open, so I encourage you to please reach out to me through the Canvas classroom, email, or by stopping by Room 311.  I can't wait to see you all this year!

Zach McKinley, M. Ed. Technology Instructor Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North HS 14800 Sweitzer Lane zmckinley@cmitacademy.org Phone: (240) 767-4080 Fax: (301) 560-3461

Greetings CMIT Family, Welcome back to the new school year! How exciting to see CMIT Tigers at the school building and be face-to-face during lessons! CMIT Students, I hope your summer was fantastic and you are so ready to be in class because I feel it. Yeayyy!!! Let me introduce myself to the new students, and their parents and guardians. That is Ms. Keskin, the secondary math teacher. I will teach Geometry, Algebra-2, and Trigonometry & Probability and Statistics this school year. Also, I will lead the Math Olympiads' as a coach and mentor. Students can reach out to the resources, syllabus, material lists, announcements, and more of it on Canvas. You can send your questions, suggestions, or concerns to me via Canvas or my email account, ekeskin@cmitacademy.org. I will do my best to return your emails promptly. I look forward to working with you. Best regards,

Esra Keskin, MBA Math Teacher Math Olympiad's Coach ekeskin@cmitacademy.org

Welcome Back Dear Students! I am very excited to see each and everyone of you this coming 1st day of school, Wednesday, Sept 8. We have a lot of things in store for you so be prepared to LEARN, LOVE and SHARE Math! Some things to consider before coming to class this Wednesday: Have you logged-in to CANVAS and checked your Math Class? Go over the CANVAS Overview and Resources to know more about how to navigate the platform. Have you completed and submitted your Summer Assignment? Due Date for Summer Assignment submission is on Friday, Sept 10, 2021. Do you have a working Chromebook? Is it set-up to connect to CMIT network? Remember that Chromebook is required for you to bring to class everyday along with a Math Notebook and writing materials. Have you visited the school's website www.cmitacademy.org and read the Student Handbook for SY 21-22? Understand, remember and familiarize yourself with the different policies at CMIT-North especially the Cellphone Policy. So....what are you waiting for? Start the engine and expect the road to be bumpy, difficult, full of challenges and definitely a long road ahead of us. But, Hey! Enjoy the view! There will be wonderful things to see, learn and experience. So, see you then this coming Wednesday!

Mrs. Mace Eclevia Secondary Mathematics Teacher

Dear CMIT Family, I would like to inform you about after school clubs` tentative timeline. Club Expo will happen on Saturday, Sep 18th. (10 AM - 12 PM) (You may find more details in this newsletter!) Club Descriptions will be sent out via newsletter by Sep 20. Clubs will start recruiting students after Club Expo. The first day of the clubs is Monday, Sep 27th. If you have any questions please let me know at nbayram@cmitacademy.org

Mr. Bayram Program Coordinator STEM Coordinator Grade Manager College/School Trips Clubs/Academic Teams CMIT Academy North nbayram@cmitacademy.org

Welcome Back Students! Welcome Back to CMIT-North PCS! It's now SY 2021-2022...Time is surely going by fast. Despite all the challenges that we faced in the past few years, we are still here and ready to learn. The Mathematics Department welcomes each and everyone of you back to school! We are very excited to teach and facilitate you in all of your Math Courses this year. Your Math Teachers expect that ALL of you are ready to participate, engage, collaborate and exhibit your MATH SKILLS. Your Math Teachers have high expectations that all of you can make CMIT-North proud. Again, welcome back and let us have a great and successful SY 21-22!

Mrs. Mace Eclevia Chair, Math Department CMIT-North PCS

Welcome back, Welcome Back, Welcome Back TIGERS!!!!! We missed you so much and so excited to see you again either in person or virtual. Students do not forget to bring your pencil pounch with crayons, pencils, glue, scissors and your laptop for STEM Class. - Mrs. Kocaslan-Inci (STEM Teacher) Welcome to PE, I am very excited to see you guys, so have your sneakers tied tight, and be ready to rock & roll! - Mr. Livas (PE Teacher) Welcome to Technology! I am so excited to be back and look forward to seeing all of you. Students do not forget to bring your headphones for Technology class. - Mrs. Avsar (Technology Teacher) Hey hey tigers! Get ready to sing, play, and dance together - let’s have a great year!- Ms. Bautch (Music Teacher) I always tell the kids - "Reading is your window to the world and I look forward to going on new adventures with you this school year." - Ms. Johnson (Media Specialist) Hi Tigers! I am excited to see your new ideas and creations this year! Welcome back!! - Mr. Dorsey (Art Teacher)

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