On October 30, 2018, CMIT MS Science department re-opens its doors for the 2018-19 STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering, Arts and Math) Information Night. The event was highlighted with scientific explanation on “what plants need to grow?” Thank you for all the parents who showed support to our scholars. The science teachers are really energized because we are building partnerships with community groups and businesses that will directly benefit our students. This year we will be more stringent with the requirements of our science projects. Projects are encouraged to be original and "not copy-pasted". Students may augment, enhance, or change a variable from an already existing experiment to make it their own original work. CMIT north middle school is known for its original and outstanding projects. Our scholar’s research should involve process of research, critical thinking, source evaluation, organization, and original composition.

Gemma Y Bognot CLARKE, Ph.D Grade 8 Science Teacher Science Department Chair

What Is Science Olympiad? Science Olympiad is a team competition activity for middle school (referred to by Science Olympiad as Division B) and high school (referred to as Division C) students. For the past four years, CMIT Middle schools championed in regional and national competitions. Science Olympiad benefits students by getting advanced Scientific Knowledge, improving research and writing skill, impressive talents to include in high school and college application and chances to win prestigious prizes, like medals and even scholarships. This year, we encourage more middle school students to join this prestigious competition Grade, Selection & Placement: Strong grades in Science, Math and Language Arts are required for acceptance onto the team. Students who are willing to join the team • Should be in Grade 6, 7, 8 • Should have at least `B` in the previous year in Science, Math and RELA. • Should demonstrate exceptional qualities of enthusiasm for science, respect for others and team spirit. Students who are involved with other activities with a similarly demanding schedule as Science Olympiad consider their application carefully. If you are interested,please sign up using the following link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13fvAzDj4MjCn-gDKQNbI7fPvMBgHfsd89iXRsmTacWM/edit

Gemma Y Bognot CLARKE, Ph.D Grade 8 Science Teacher Science Department Chair

Students in Physical Science observed sublimation. Some solids can sublime, or skip the liquid state and go directly to the gas state. Dry ice, or solid carbon dioxide which is -110 degree Fahrenheit (-78.5 degree Celsius), can sublime at room temperature. Students also experienced activities that involved "gas laws" where the students determined the relationship between volume and pressure at constant temperature and volume and temperature at constant pressure. Students were able to verify that as the pressure increases, volume decreases which demonstrates Boyle's Law. Boyle's law states that the pressure and volume of a gas has an inverse relationship when temperature is held constant. Students also learned about Charles' Law, where students observed that as the temperature of a gas increases, so does the gas’s volume. The pictures show students experiences in the said activities.

Mrs. Crespo-Montano

Hello Parents: Your scholars have been empowered with the knowledge of Self-Esteem/Self-Image, and what makes one UNIQUE; Decision-Making, the 3 Cs of Decision Making (Think-Pair-Share/Buddy Buzz), Working in Groups; Goal Setting, Short- Term/Long-Term/Time Factor; Respect, Understanding/Acceptance Negotiations/Compromising, Self Control - Disagreeing Respectfully Dear Parents: We make many decisions in our lives. Some decisions are easy to make, such as what clothes to put on in the morning and what to eat. Other decisions are harder and have more serious consequences. Children are influenced to make decisions in direct and indirect ways. Examples of direct influences are being persuaded bribed or threatened by others to do things. Examples of indirect influences are provided by advertising, the media, or behaviors of popular or famous people. Children are notorious for making quick decisions, often without thinking about what is influencing them to make a certain choice. One of the ways to prevent children from making poor decisions is to help them understand how they are being influenced by others. In class, your child has been learning about decisions and the direct and indirect influences on his/her decisions.You can help your child with his/her decision-making skills. When your child wants to buy something, or is asking you to buy something, ask your child what is influencing him/her to want the product. The more your child is aware of influences on decision making, the more your child will be able to make decisions that are based on his/her own personal judgement and values rather than the influences of others. Thank you for your help. Sincerely, Dr. Sullivan-Williams (aka Dr. BB) Senior Certified Life-Skills/Character Education Instructor

Sincerely, Dr. Sullivan-Williams, PH.D. (a.k.a. Dr.. BB) Senior Certified Life Skills/Character Education Instructor

Parents, Google Classroom Codes: Carnegie Melon: bq9rfsf Tuskegee: kddi5km Coming Up: Test of verb "gustar" will be given to A day students on Wednesday, Nov. 7th and B day on Thursday, Nov. 8th. Tutoring is available on Mondays from 3-4 pm.

Barbara Cabrera-Avila

Attached is our first Article of the Week for Quarter 2! We will discuss/debate it in class on Friday, 11-09-2018. Before then, please be sure to read and discuss it at home/with family to garner a variety of perspectives about the topic. This article relates directly a 2017 novel, Dear Martin, which I've procured 90 copies for classroom use/reading. (You'll see an email about this novel next week.)

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Danica Justsen, NBCT

Jayden Russell of Ohio State University is recognized as a model student for his consistent work ethic, commitment to his own success, kindness toward his peers, and witty but always respectful sense of humor. Jayden is a model for his peers, never using derogatory language or demeaning others and maintaining his focus on the assignment at hand, not complaining but pushing through whatever challenges he faces. Tatiana Emeruwa of MIT is an extremely dedicated student. She focuses whole-heartedly on her academics and consistently stays on top of her classwork and assignments. Outside of her studies, she is beyond respectful, caring, and a joy to have as an 8th grade student. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ All 8th grade Students of the Month will be invited to participate in a holiday celebration in late December before winter break. Thank you for being such wonderful scholars!

8th grade teachers

Mrs.Brown would like to congratulate Qaiyah and Jescie (Clark Atlanta) pictured above as well as Amanda (Duke), Yashi (UCONN) and Jasmyne (GW) for their amazing artwork. Job well done ladies, I am truly impressed! Their artwork can be seen on display outside of Mrs.Brown classroom in the 8th grade hallway.

Tytianna Brown

Please be advised that the Fancloth Fundraiser has been extended to November 15th at 10:00pm. We have heard from you and we are happy to accommodate your request!! Students, parents, and faculty are encouraged to wear CMIT Academy spirit wear clothing to after school academic and athletic events and on designated Spirit Days. The mission of CMIT Academy Spirit Wear is to support the spirit, culture, and mission of CMIT Academy. The proceeds from the Spirit Wear goes directly to CMIT North PTO, which in turn funds activities and events for the families at CMIT Academy North. Purchase anytime online at http://shop.fancloth.com/20707/422020 before Novebver 15th at 10:00pm.

CMIT North PTO

Q: Is CMIT North MS a public school? 

A: Yes We are a public charter school who is staffed by PGCPS teachers and administration, along with CLF staff. We also benefit from additional guidance, management and financial support from Chesapeake Light House Foundation, whose educational concept this school is based on. 

Q: Do siblings get preference in applying to CMIT?

A: The process of gaining entry to any charter school in Prince George's County is through a lottery. However, siblings of already attending CMIT students are weighted differently during the lottery process. This different weighting gives preference to siblings. 

Q: What makes CMIT different then any other school in the district? 

A: Although we are a PGCPS public charter, we are given some autonomy over curriculum. This autonomy allows us to fast track students, who are academically ready, through selected high school courses in math, foreign language and technology. It is that fast tracking that opens up opportunity to more advanced  coursework on the college level while still in high school.  Additionally, we offer students supports and enrichments to every student, not available at most schools.

Q: Do you offer everything the big middle and high schools offer? 

A: Unlike many school in Maryland, we do not have a  full spectrum offerings in sports.  Instead, our focus is on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics). Therefore, our sports offerings are more limited.  We offer, boys and girls soccer, basketball, boy's softball, boy's baseball,  boys and girls track/field at the high school. With that said we recently (2017) won the girls county basketball championship and made it to the playoffs in soccer. Our High school recently opened a multi-million dollar, state of the art gym complex. The middle school has also added an indoor gym space.  Lastly, we do offer special educational services, but becuase we are a school of choice, the amount of service hours we can provide is limited to 7.5 hours a week. Services hours are delivered by special education teachers but are limited to literacy and math courses.