What is a small, mighty club that emerges into a beautiful and strong pillar, and made it happen to fly the Green Flag in CMIT? The joyous occasion on Friday, September 16, 2022 proved that CMIT students are strong and competent leaders in our community and the nation. Chesapeake Math & IT Academy North was recognized by the National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Eco-Schools USA program for exceptional achievement in educating for sustainability, and improving the environmental footprint of the school grounds, facility, and curriculum. It is the 15th school so honored in Maryland, and the 5th in Prince George’s County, and currently serving as the only one active certification, to receive the prestigious Green Flag, the Eco-Schools highest honor. We aren't just a certified Green School, but we're co-certified with MAEOE and NWF. We were also the 3rd in the county to earn the bronze and silver awards, respectively. This school year 2022-2023, our four main projects include creating a “Certified Schoolyard Habitat” garden, partnering with PGCPS for compost, creating murals in the Cafeteria, and joining the Green School conference to gear up students' applications for college environmental scholarships and summer internship. https://greenschoolsconference.org/

Dr. Clarke Program Coordinator-STEM Alternate Testing Coordinator

Hello all, we are excited to announce the start of String Club (Formerly known as Ukulele Club)! As a group, we will be learning and building new and upon already existing skills in order to enhance our musical abilities. We will be a mainly string-based group, but all are welcome to join! The songs that we will focus on will be based on the preferences of those who join us. We hope to use our time together to rehearse in preparation for future performances at events so that everyone (including ourselves) may enjoy the experience. Students will also have the opportunity to showcase their progress through things like newsletters and school-hosted events. We also plan to hold fundraising events along with other occasions to raise money for our club to acquire more instruments for anyone to play. The String Club will be a safe environment for anyone of any skill level to love and share with peers. We will be meeting every Friday from 3:10-4:30. If you don't have an instrument, we can meet to discuss how we can get you one if you're interested :). If you have any further questions, feel free to ask me (jescie.tinio2024@cmitacademy.org) or our other peer leader who will be working with us (jasmyne.wilson@cmitacademy.org). We hope to see you at our club expo this Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 9am to 1 pm!

Jescie Tinio Jasmyne Wilson Grade 11 - String Club Mentors: Mr. Ricci, Mr. Carter, Dr. Clarke

Purchase your yearbook early for the best price and package. Starting at $55, this will be the lowest cost offered all year. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/2613093/Chesapeake-Math-and-It-Academy/2023-Yearbook/20220910041702563115/CATALOG_SHOP/ Or stop by Ms. Houston’s room (140) for an order form.

Katie Houston

ORCHESTRA/CONCERT CLUB Come out to CMIT's ANNUAL Club RECRUITMENT on Saturday, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022. I will be available to provide information about the Orchestra/Concert Band this Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm at the School Gym. You can find more information about the Orchestra/Concert Band Club below. What Is The Purpose Of The Club/Enrichment/Program? Many of our students at CMIT have performed in an Orchestra/Concert Band in the past but do not have the opportunity to perform while in High School. Many of our students have NEVER performed in an Orchestra/Concert Band setting but would love to have that opportunity. The purpose of the Orchestra/Concert Band club is to provide the students the opportunity to perform in an orchestra on woodwind, brass, strings and percussion instruments while attending CMIT Academy HS North. The club will also provide students an opportunity to play at school events or concerts. The Benefits of students joining the Orchestra: a. Help cognitive development. b. Provides opportunities for socialization. c. Supports efficient brain processing. d. Encourages self-expression. e. Lowers stress levels. Other benefits included eye-hand coordination as well as increased cognitive skills such as concentration and visual recognition. Studies indicate that this tends to give kids who participate in orchestra programs higher success in other learning areas like math and reading. CLUB DESCRIPTION: The Orchestra/Concert Band will consist of students who have a basic knowledge of their instruments. If you do not play an instrument but are still interested in joining the the club, it is recommended (but not required) to obtain a private teacher. Students will perform on woodwind instruments, brass instruments and percussion instruments as well as violin, viola, cello, or double bass. Students are highly encouraged to rent an instrument from a local music shop if they do not have one available. A broad range of musical styles will be explored throughout the year, and instruction as well focus on proper instrument positioning and posture, basic sound production, and reading notes in the basic keys (D, G, C, A, F, Bb, and Eb major keys). Students in the Orchestra/Concert Band will perform one - two public concerts each year. Most students need to practice outside of class time for a minimum of 10 -15 minutes per day to show proficiency in this club. The benefit this club could provide to the CMIT community is to have a Concert Band/Orchestra available to perform at your school function. GOALS: The Orchestra/Concert Band Club will provide students with the experience of Music Making, Literacy in Music, Making Connections, Community and Cultural involvement and Careers and Lifelong Learning by preparing students for successful performances through rehearsal, discussion and analysis of the modern and classical repertoire. In addition, the club will provide students an opportunity to play at school events or concerts. REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN THE CLUB? The only requirement is to own an instrument and have basic instrumental technique. Beginners are welcome if willing to learn. Students are highly encouraged to rent an instrument from a local music shop if they do not have one available. CLUB SPONSOR: Russell Carter rcarter@cmitacademy.org

Russell Carter

Thank you to all the parents who donated uniforms! The PTSO was able to raise over $500 through the uniform sale!!! We still have some uniforms available. Ms. O'Donnell can take orders via email and payment via cash app or paypal if you wish to order ahead and have your student pick up the uniform. Ms. O'Donnell is also in the cafeteria each morning from 6:30-7:30 am if you wish to come in and browse. Please make an appointment so I can bring the uniforms downstairs from my classroom. If there is interest, we can hold an additional uniform sale during the week in the evening. We can discuss it further at the first PTSO meeting on Thursday, September 22nd at 6:30pm. Again, thank you for all you are doing to support the school community!

Tammy O'Donnell

Greetings CMIT Parents and Scholars! Unfortunately we are in danger of losing our access to the parking lot for our student drivers. We do not own the student parking lot and our neighbors have graciously allowed CMIT students to park in the lot. The owners have complained that several students are parking in spaces that are not labelled as CMIT parking spaces. In addition, students are hanging out, blocking traffic, and throwing trash on the ground. Please note: Cars will be towed if they are parked in non-CMIT spaces. Students may only park in designated approved spaces. Thanks so much for following our parking procedures!

Take care, Dr. Gaskins CMIT Assistant Principal

How important are high school clubs? You will find that they are very important. Taking on increasing responsibility and achieving success, Club involvement will not only help students get into college—it could even help them pay for college! Joining a club guarantees to improve communication skills, encourages creative thinking, and teaches students to work effectively with others. Ultimately, high school clubs are as important as academic classes. It is always one of the positive ways college boards get to know the student's personalities. So come to the CMIT ANNUAL Clubs Expo and RECRUITMENT this Saturday, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 at the School Gym, from 9 am to 1 pm. All Staff and Club sponsors are invited to advertise their club. There will be music and fun!

Dr. Clarke Program Coordinator-STEM Alternate Testing Coordinator

Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! The month of September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, and we will celebrate the diversity of the Hispanic culture in a variety of ways. On September 29th, CMIT will have a presentation of Latin American food, geography, music and dance. In collaboration with Danzart Studio, students will be introduced to traditional folkloric dances, and they will be able to learn about and participate in other Latin-American dances such as salsa, bachata, merengue, and cumbia. Any parents that are willing to help in presenting traditional foods of Latin-America, please email Mr. Conde at jconde@cmitacademy.org or Ms. Colandrea at tcolandrea@cmitacademy.org. If you have any traditional or folkloric clothing from Latin-America that you are willing to showcase at our event, please let us know as well.

Mr. Conde Professional School Counselor Grades 9 and 10

Dates: 11/9 Information about attire to follow.

Katie Houston

Dates: 11/17 & 11/18 and 11/29. More information to follow. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Houston: khouston@cmitacademy.org

Katie Houston

JAZZ BAND CLUB Come out to CMIT's ANNUAL Club RECRUITMENT on Saturday, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022. Me and students from the Jazz club will be available to provide information this Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm at the School Gym. You can find more information about the Jazz Club below. THE PURPOSE: The purpose of this club? (Include the benefit this club could provide to the CMIT community) * The purpose of the club is to provide the students the opportunity to perform in a jazz band on woodwind, brass, strings and percussion instruments. The Benefits of joining are to: a. Help cognitive development. b. Provides opportunities for socialization. c. Supports efficient brain processing. d. Encourages self-expression. e. Lowers stress levels. CLUB DESCRIPTION: Students will perform jazz music of some of the masters of jazz, learn applied music theory, and different styles of jazz, funk, Latin, and other contemporary music. Jazz music that seems unattainable or unplayable at the students current musical ability level will become playable by the means of class rehearsal, modeling and practice. Students will rehearse jazz songs that will be performed at a school concert or event, focusing on ensemble playing/small jazz combo as well as individual musicianship. GOALS: Jazz/Instrumental Music Club will provide students with experience in Music Making, Literacy in Music, Making Connections, Community and Cultural involvement and Careers and Lifelong Learning by preparing students for successful performances through rehearsal, discussion and analysis of standard jazz repertoire. In addition the club will provide students an opportunity to play at school events or concerts. REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN THE CLUB? The only requirement is to own an instrument and have basic instrumental technique. Beginners are welcome if willing to learn. CLUB SPONSOR: Russell Carter rcarter@cmitacademy.org

Russell Carter

Seniors in College Summit 12 continue to complete their college applications through the end of the month with a focus on their Personal Statement essays. The wonderful English department has agreed to assist students with their essays and will be spending time in every period of College Summit with our seniors helping them to develop their essays even further. If you are a parent, friend, or teacher to a senior at CMIT be sure to give them your support as they work on this difficult and important piece of their applications! And a sincere thank you to the English department for all of their help!

Mr. Dorris

CMIT student drivers have the privileges to park on the designated parking space in the following areas. - Communal Parking (16 Parking Spaces with Marked CMIT) - Elementary Parking (Located at the back of CMIT Elementary school, 24 Parking Spaces) - Middle School Parking (Located at the CMIT Middles School, 20 marked CMIT STUDENT # Parking Spaces) STUDENTS PARKING REGULATIONS • Maximum speed limit on school grounds is 15 mph at all times. • Student vehicles parked in Staff parking and/ or not displaying a current permit will result in loss of parking privileges and car will be towed. • Reckless driving on school grounds will result in the mandatory loss of driving privileges and confiscation of your parking pass with no fee refund. • Do not pass loading or unloading school buses at any time. • All pedestrians have the right-of-way at all times. • Obey signals or instructions given by school personnel while directing vehicle traffic before, during and after school hours. • Keep your vehicle locked while parked on school grounds. • Students may not return to their vehicles during school hours without receiving authorization and possessing a pass from administration only. • Only one parking permit is allowed per vehicle. Each vehicle parked on school grounds must have a permit registered to that particular vehicle. • Students may not leave school grounds in their vehicles without authorization. Violation of this will result in discipline and the mandatory loss of parking permit. Unauthorized transport of other students off school grounds will result in disciplinary action and loss of parking permit. • Vehicles that are improperly parked, driving lanes, or constitute a safety hazard, may be ticketed or towed at the expense of the owner. • Students must immediately notify the school parking manager of any change in vehicles or license plate number. • All drivers must possess a valid driver's license at application time. • The parking permit fee is $10.00 for each permit and a $25.00 fee for replacement of a parking permit (lost or stolen). • Display of parking permit tags is required to park on school grounds. It must be hung on the rear-view mirror, facing outward. It must be hung on any automobile you drive and park on school grounds. • Parking stickers must be placed on the right side of the rear window. If permit is not displayed, vehicle is subject to a fine or towed. • The use of another student's parking permit is prohibited and will result in disciplinary action and a loss of driving privileges. • The production and use of illegal or fake passes will result in serious disciplinary consequences. • Students acknowledge that he/she will be held responsible for contraband discovered within the automobile regardless of ownership. PARKING PRIVILEGES MAYBE SUSPENDED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME OR REVOKED FOR VIOLATION OF ANY OFTHESE REGULATIONS. SUSPENDED OR REVOKED PARKING PRIVILEGES WILL NOT RESULT IN ANY REFUND OF FEES PAID.

Dr. Clarke Program Coordinator-STEM Alternate Testing Coordinator

Do you want to contribute your art or writing to our CMIT Literary Magazine? Join our Club! Our club will be hosted on Thursdays from 3:00-4:00pm (together with the Yearbook Club so you can join both!) and we will be a space where students can work on their art together and/or participate in free writing, creative writing, and peer feedback groups ahead of publishing our Literary Magazine! If you want to join, complete the form below! Interest Form: https://forms.gle/94e7jAWi61ZRvoZc7

Dr. Gaudette (ngaudette@cmitacademy.org) Professional School Counselor (Grades 11 & 12) School Counseling Department Chair

Are you interested in joining an open club that highlights the importance of leadership and service? Would you like to be part of a club that offers consistent service hours opportunities for you and your peers? Join Key (Service) Club! Key Club is an international, student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership. The club will meet on Mondays from 3:00-4:00pm. If you are interested, contact Ms. Regina Brown at rbrown@cmitacademy.org

Regina Brown

CMIT North High School / Middle School Debate Team will meet at the High School, on Thursdays, from 3-4 pm starting September 29th! Varsity and JV debaters will meet next Thursday, September 22 to prepare for the Georgetown Day School Travel Team Tournament. All students are welcome to participate in the full league team and are encouraged to try competing in our league's tournaments. We are especially looking for students who love searching things up to help us research our cases. If internet research or public speaking or both appeal to you, check out our team, in 211, at 3 pm, on September 29. Email Ms. Matson, jmatson@cmitacademy.org / jennifer.matson@pgcps.org for more information.

Jennifer Matson

Are you curious about true crime and how to find out the truth behind real criminal cases? Mock Trial specializes in the enactment of a criminal trial that will hopefully uncover the causes and motivations behind famous crimes . Students will study evidence and testimony in court cases to put together a case or a defense, and then they execute that trial strategy against an opposing school that has also prepared the case. Winning teams advance through their circuit to regional and state finals. If you're interested in participating in the Spring competitions come to mock trial team meetings, every other wednesday, starting this Wednesday, September 21, in 211 or check out the mock trial table at club recruitment on Saturday, September 24 in CMIT North Gym.

Jennifer Matson

Anime Club will be returning this year on Tuesdays from 3-4 PM. To learn a bit more about anime and our club at CMIT read the brief informational blurb below and stop by our booth at the club recruitment fair at CMIT on Saturday 24th from 9 AM - 1 PM. More information will be sent out about our first session to those who sign up at the recruitment fair. Hope to see you there! "Anime Club is a place where enthusiasts may comfortably share their love and knowledge about Japanese animation (known as anime). Members will participate in live or asynchronous viewing of anime series and engage in active discussions regarding the artistic, educational, and academic value of the genre. From the action packed Dragon Ball Z, to the artistic works of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, or the heart rending historical fiction the likes of Grave of the Fireflies, Anime Club will endeavor to uncover the cultural impact and relevance of this increasingly popular art form. Club members will also employ their skills and utilize physical or intellectual products from club activities to provide value to the CMIT community and beyond. So whether you are a long time viewer, or looking to take your first steps in this exciting genre, we welcome you to give Anime Club a try and explore these animated worlds that are so near and dear to many of our hearts!" If you have any questions please contact Mr. Dorris at ldorris@cmitacademy.org .

Mr. Dorris (Anime and Gaming Enthusiast)

Open to all students interested in any aspect of theater production: acting, directing, lights, sound, makeup and costuming, set design/construction - Tuesdays 3-4pm starting in October Contact: Ms. Houston - khouston@cmitacademy.org

Katie Houston

Do you want to be a part of the team that records the memorable moments of high school? Join Yearbook Club. Contact: khouston@cmitacademy.org

Katie Houston

This saturday, the 24th of September, we will be participating in club recruitment at the school. Team Illusion is working on competing in four events. Seaperch competition that takes place in the spring at the Naval Academy. Students build a remotely operated underwater vehicle and maneuver it through a series of obsacles in the actual test faciities at the academy. Vex competes locally at different schools. Students are given a problem to solve and must used specific components to build a vehicle that is both remotely controlled and capable of autonomous operation on a 12 foot by 12 foot arena. The vehicles must fit in an 18" cube at the beginning of competition. FRC competitions take place on a larger field, 27 feet wide by 54 feet long. Vehicles are required to be no more than 120" around and 48" high at the beginning of the game. This competition takes place with three teams on each side in two alliances. There is a lot more freedom for the students in how they attempt to solve the problems presented to them. The Solar Car Challenge involves a full-sized car designed and built by students on a 1,200 mile road race. The race takes place in Texas and adjoining states over a two week period in July. These programs are intended to help students develop into good team members and leaders.

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Welcome to all of our new and returning families! The CMIT North High School Parent Teacher Student Organization is ready to get to work to make this the best school year ever!! We welcome back our officers: President: Tammy O'Donnell Vice President: Akinbode Akinmutimi Corresponding Secretary: Valerie Young Treasurer: Sabrina Bond Website Coordinator: Kryshana Hicks ByLaws Committee Chair: Benora McCain We are still looking for a Recording Secretary. If you are interested in running, please email me. We will be taking nominations at our first meeting. Please plan to join us on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND AT 6:30PM* for our first meeting!!! We will have a membership drive, budget overview, committee development, adminitration updates and student officer reports. It will be virtual. I look forward to seeing you all. We have a lot of work to do this year and I appreciate all the support of the parents. GO TIGERS! * This is a change from the original date of Wednesday, September 21st.

Tammy O'Donnell

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