The weather is finally beginning to warm up and this often means shedding layers of clothes worn all winter. As a reminder students are to wear the orange or blue CMIT polo and long solid khaki or dark blue pants. Girls may wear skirts or skorts however, they must be khaki or dark blue and no shorter than knee length. Students can wear a stretchy headband that is a solid orange, black, white or blue solid color only. An exception would be head gear that is worn for religious purposes. Head wear that is multicolored, ties or would be classified as a bandanna will be permitted. Belts must be all black. Additionally, all black shoes are required for the exception of gym days. Additionally, on gym days students can wear the CMIT approved t-shirt and approved CMIT dark blue shorts only. No fanny packs, mini backpacks, or school backpacks are allowed to be worn around campus during class hours. A clutch purse or pencil pouch is allowed. If you have any uniform questions consult the CMIT Student Handbook.

James Screven, Assistant Principal

Reminding all parents on the upcoming the “SeaPerch Challenge” competition which will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019, from 8 am – 4 pm at the Prince George’s Community College swimming pool in Largo. This year’s competition will include two in-pool components: an obstacle course and a challenge course. The Mission Course will incorporate the Rescue and Recovery Mission. Transportation is provided by the parents. Gemma Y Bognot-CLARKE, Ph.d Science Teacher

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Below is a brief description of learning events that will comprise our last two weeks in science classes. All activities are planned from June 2- 14, 2019. Monday, June 3, 2019 Ohio and Texas will be dissecting Pigs with the concentration on how blood flow through the heart. JHU, Wake & MIT will investigate the growth of bacteria Tuesday, June 4, 2019 Ohio, Texas, JHU, Wake and MIT will be working on the Virtual T-shirt of the Body’s organ system. Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Review Final Exam (all Grade 8) Thursday, June 6, 2019 Review Final Exam (all Grade 8) Friday, June 7, 2019 Final Exam Monday, June 10, 2019 The War on Germs – Microbiology: A Laboratory Experience Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Reflections I: Reminiscing what we learned in Dr. Clarke’s class Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Reflections II: Reminiscing what we learned in Dr. Clarke’s class All projects must be returned to students Thursday, June 13, 2019 Hershey Park Field Trip Friday, June 14, 2019 Grade 8 Promotion

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Frogs belong to the class Amphibia and live both on land and in water. One of the best ways to learn about adult amphibian anatomy is to dissect a preserved frog and see how all the organs fit together inside its body. As members of the class Amphibia, they must return to water to reproduce. Eggs are laid and fertilized in the water. The students become familiar with the frogs' anatomy before they began dissecting. Many students were very excited once the actual dissection took place. In groups of four or less, students were allowed to cut open the ventral side of the frog and identify the frog's organs. Frogs and humans share many homologous structures and similar organ systems. Some students were surprised to find eggs in their female frogs, others were surprised to find that their frog had recently eaten a meal. Two groups found craw fish in their frogs' stomachs, which were very recognizable because frogs eat their meals whole. Maybe some may say that "The frog lab was sad, stinky, and disgusting." I completely disagree, the frog lab was a different approach to learning the anatomy of the frog. The frogs were washed very well with running water and were soaked with Downy fabric softener before students dissect it. I thought it was interesting and beneficial!" Hands-on learning is extremely effective and students find it easier to learn the body's organ system. https://www.biologyjunction.com/frog_dissection.htm Gemma Y Bognot-CLARKE, Ph.d Science Teacher

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CMIT has adopted the Next Generation Science Standards with the goal of ensuring our students graduate ready for college and career. The standards for science practice describe varieties of expertise that science educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students. These practices rest on important “processes and proficiencies” with longstanding importance in science education. Hands-on activities obviously engage students who are tactile or kinesthetic learners, who need movement to learn best. It also engages students who are auditory learners, who talk about what they're doing, and visual learners, who have the opportunity to see what everyone else is creating In this lab, students had the opportunity to learn the anatomy of the shark. The objectives of this activity are to apply the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Crosscutting Concepts that bridge disciplinary boundaries, uniting core ideas throughout the fields of science and engineering. Fun facts that the students physically experience. That the nib teeth of sharks are modified scales embedded in the skin of its mouth That the shark claspers is a determinant of their gender That the dog-finned sharks carry their young like humans That those sharks have pits on their faces used to detect electric fields That sharks have paired fins that are homologous to your arms and legs That the skeleton of a shark is made entirely of cartilage That the sharks have gills located in pouches along the sides of their heads That a shark's heart pumps blood directly through its gills before the blood flows to the rest of its body That the liver of a shark is its largest internal organ and secretes oil. Gemma Y Bognot-Clarke, Ph.D Science Teacher

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CMIT Academy and the CMIT North Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will host the 3rd Athletic Banquet at 6:00 PM on June 7, 2019 at the CMIT Academy High School Gymnasium. Student athletes will be recognized for their outstanding contributions throughout the school year in sports programs. Special honors will also be acknowledged for each sport. Parents, grandparents, friends, mentors and anyone who is a CMIT Academy sports enthusiast get your tickets NOW! Tickets can be purchased for $25.00 per person online at https://squareup.com/store/cmit-north-pto. Costs includes one plated meal selection from Olive Garden or Ruby Tuesday’s, desert, and beverage. Ticket sales will end June 3, 2019. Tickets for student athletes are FREE. For additional information contact the CMIT North PTO at information@cmitptonorth.org

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Thank you, CMIT North PTO

Greetings PTO Members, The 2018-19 School Year is coming to a close and we want to hear from you to improve for next year. Use the link (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGGJK3S) to provide your feedback about your experience this year. Survey closes at midnight Sunday, June 16.

Thank you, CMIT North PTO

Attention PTO Members: The PTO is looking for individuals interested in serving on the PTO Executive Board next year. The following positions are available: Corresponding Secretary Middle School Parent Representatives High School Parent Representatives If you are interested in one of these positions or have someone you would like to nominate please email information@cmitnorthpto.org.

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Please see the links below to access the final exam/project schedule for your student. Use your student's grade level to find the correct schedule. Please be aware that some teachers give a final project as opposed to an exam and therefore dates for projects reflect the date they are due. Acceptance of projects passed the due date are at the discretion of the teacher as per established CMIT policy.

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James Screven, Assistant Principal

With the Cruise only around the corner we want to remind students of the following. - The event is not a formal affair. it is a daytime affair. Therefore, formal evening wear is not suggested. - Semi formal wear or casual is suggested and can include the following; for boys - dress slacks, neatly pressed jeans, khakis , buttoned shirt, polo dress shoes or sneakers. For girls - day dress, knee length skirts, pants suit, blouses, and flats are suggested. High heels are not suggested as we will be on a boat that is moving on water. - All students participating in the cruise must take a bus from CMIT North Middle School. - All students participating must be at the middle school by 10 am, June 8th. Entry to the school will be through the rear of the school cafeteria entrance. - Students arriving at the cruise on private transportation will not be admitted to the cruise. - Both in and out of school suspensions will preclude your participation in the cruise. - Please be aware that behavioral issues, while on the cruise, can put your participation in the moving up ceremony in danger. If you have any questions, or concerns, please address them to Mr James Screven at jscreven@cmitacademy.org

James Screven, Assistant Principal

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.