The parent breakfasts with Mr. Brauer have continued. This week, Ms. Linnenkamp joined the discussion with the parents of Bowie State and Carnegie Mellon. The focus of these discussions centered around servicing our students, changes in  policy and what has been implemented around the school for the 2018-2019 school year,  such as, changes to physical plant , new curriculum and school-wide goals for the year.  All of these changes were made prior to the start of the school year  so that our school improves for our learning community.  However, not everyone is aware of  the changes and the positive impact we are seeing from them already. Therefore, these parent breakfasts serve to disclose that information gap.   If you haven't received an invitation yet, don't be alarmed.  Mr. Brauer is meeting with parents of individual colleges and is working through the list as quickly as schedules permit. 

James Screven, Assistant Principal

PRS has gone positive this year and students now have the opportunity to gain points for positive behaviors. Every month We will be awarding Students who have received the most PRS points for their grade. For the month of September the winners are: Jonah Lewis 6th grade Sajjad Naqvi 7th grade Shubh Patel 8th grade We congratulate the winners and their families!

James Screven, Assistant Principal

Be it student/staff talent show & live performances, helping to decorate/setup, do please encourage others to be involved in any way they wish. Know that we are happy to reserve space for any of our PTO groups or student/parent led clubs/activities that showcase our community's STEAM culture! This is for all our schools & the families served to socialize without any competition component. We hope this fosters comradery among sister school students as much as the parent groups we rely on, too. Here's our newest update on Twitter (yesterday): ChesapeakeLighthouse‏ @CLF_CLF Oct 15 FALL DECORATIONS NEEDED PLEASE! Drop off to: Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (c/o CLF PR 6151 Chevy Chase Dr. Laurel, MD 20707) CLF is seeking decorations to help convert our STEAM campus into the FALL THEME decor needed for our (6) schoolwide upcoming CutlureFEST! ChesapeakeLighthouse‏ @CLF_CLF Oct 15 #SchoolOfRock CLF CultureFEST is pleased to host the School of Rock House Band, including LIVE PERFORMANCES & also rocking tunes for us throughout the day will be General Manager & our VIP Guest DJ, SOR's very own, Cody Carr!!!! ChesapeakeLighthouse‏ @CLF_CLF Oct 15 What's better than one #TheGameTruck? Two of course! HDTVs & TWO long couches to beckon you and your friends to come relax & start gaming. With 85+ age-appropriate video game titles; Certified GameCoaches, Latest Consoles incl.: XBox One, PlayStation 4, Wii-U, and Nintendo Switch The following local businesses, vendors, PTO/SGAs, entertainers & artisans will also join us at CultureFEST! CLF Student Performances Comfort Systems USA Maryland Department of Transportation Performances by Dance and Body Works Face Painting by Fairy Jennabelle Henna Tattoos by Handan Sultan Artist and Craftsman Specialty Art Supplies Kamora’s Spectacular Slimes The African Memory Game Arts and Crafts Jewelry from Paparazzi Accessories Illustration and comics workshops hosted by Art Way Alliance The Powder Mill Bath and Body Co. soaps and care products Comics and pop culture memorabilia from Third Eye Comics Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwiches served by CSP MS Student Council Waffle Station by CSP PTSO Chili & Brat Bar by CMIT- ES PTO Getting involved at CultureFEST is EASY! All you need to do is fill out the CultureFEST Registration form to share your talents with the community. https://goo.gl/forms/tti7vjWky2fpJCRx1 Volunteering is another fun way to create a philanthropic culture! Complete the Volunteer Registration form to help build your CultureFEST! https://goo.gl/forms/BLPTbCVtQ6KA4gk42 TEACHERS-PARENTS-STUDENTS & all that make our culture #STEAMazing: you're invited! We so greatly appreciate all our students & parent leaders & community supporters. We hope as many of our students and families from Chesapeake Science Point and all five Chesapeake Math & IT Academies come out to your annual CultureFEST on Saturday, Nov. 3rd to enjoy the day, no matter how you wish to be a part of this growing STEAMazing culture! However we can support your groups needs to be successful, please let us know. Cihan Bicer Mark Sutherland Dennis Johnson For more info visit https://www.clfadvancedstudies.org/culturefest

CultureFEST Team

Student Government is currently collecting NEW socks to donate to homeless members of our community. Sock-Tober is an event happening throughout the country and CMIT is participating too. We are asking students to bring in NEW packaged socks. If students bring in packs of 3, 5, or more socks we will reward them with FIVE PRS points (one-time only for PRS points but you can donate as many times as you like.) Please help us make life a little better for the disadvantaged in our community! Adult, child, and baby socks are all accepted!

Middle School SGA

The Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (CLF) invites you to participate in their annual Culture Fest on November 3rd. This year a celebration of culture, cider, cocoa, music, games, local vendors, silent auctions, raffles, and student performances will be included. CLF needs your help in getting the word out to family, friends, and your individual networks. Please share the attached letter with any and all interested parties. If you know of licensed vendors interested in reserving a space, donating Silent Auction item/s, or have any questions please contact: Mark J. Sutherland Community Partnerships Director Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation T. (301) 776.2300 x.104 E. msutherland@clfmd.org

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CMIT Administration

The Practice SAT (PSAT 8/9) for 8th grade students will be given the morning of December 5, 2018. This test comes from College Board and provides indicators in many areas. PSAT 8/9 is used for: 1. Acceptance into PGCPS Specialty High School Programs (Science and Tech, Aerospace Engineering, etc.) 2. Provides areas of strengths and growths for which to improve in an effort to be prepared for the SATs. 3. PSAT 8/9 is also a predictor of success in High School Honors Courses and AP courses at CMIT High School, and is one piece of data used for placement (amongst others). CMIT North Middle School prepares students for the PSAT 8/9 through the standard curriculum and does not stop to prepare solely for the test. Parents are encouraged to utilize the following resources in their spare time to practice and prepare. Khan Academy https://www.flipsnack.com/ehall/khan-academy-student-accounts-set-up.html PARCC/PSAT standards in Khan Academy: Use the links in the document to go directly to Khan Academy that focus on these topics. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zTi4_T3WZuEgaycxZzE50c-EOzhJMXTOPid07j7vd6w/edit?usp=sharing

CMIT Adminstration

Parents, Don't forget to sign your student up to be seen by the in-school dentist. The mobile team will be here November 8th. You can sign up online at www.MySchoolDentist.com or you can return the paper application to the nurse office. Additional paper applications are available in the nurse office, if needed. Thank you

Nurse Anthony

The 8th graders are scheduled to attend JA Finance Park on January 7th and January 8th. It is never too early to start planning! Students will receive their permission slips in November which will indicate which date they are scheduled to attend. We will need at least 20 parent and community volunteers each day to make this trip success for our students. Students will begin the finance park curriculum in their social studies and math classes in December and will continue until they visit Finance Park. If you are interested in learning more about the Finance Park curriculum, click on this link: https://www.myja.org/financepark/ PLEASE NOTE: Parents and other volunteers do not need to have their fingerprints on file with PGCPS in order to volunteer at Finance Park. Parents and volunteers will transport themselves to the site an hour before students to receive training. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering, please view the attachment below. If you are interested in volunteering on the day that your student is attending Finance Park, fill out this survey: https://goo.gl/forms/Ccps2Mm3UpR9ar3u2 If you know a community member that would be interested in volunteering for this activity, have them fill out this survey: https://goo.gl/forms/iyi0BfuA2IxOpGZi1 If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Linnenkamp at jlash@cmitacademy.org

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Mrs. Jessica Linnenkamp

It’s the time you have all been waiting for….. STEAM FAIR!!! Get out your thinking caps and laboratory tools and get ready to experiment. Not sure what you want to do? Have questions on how to proceed? Grab your parents and come to the CMIT Parent/Student Education Night, on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 and on Tuesday October 23, 2018, from 5-6 pm. This is your chance to post questions, seek guidance, get advice or if you need clarification on project requirements. The science teachers are eagerly awaiting your questions. For more details, you can email Dr Clarke or Ms. Butler at gclarke@cmitacademy.org or abutler@cmitacademy.org respectively. See you there!!!

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

STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. It is primarily designed for showcase their research and work in exploring big ideas in science, technology, engineering and design. The STEAM fair features innovation and experimentation across the spectrum of science, engineering, art, performance and craft. Research/Inquiry projects in any of the STEAM areas are mandatory for all middle school students. A well researched and constructed project will make a difference in their science grade. STEAM Fair category winners (first, second and third place) will be awarded prizes and recognition. The overall STEAM Fair winners (first, second and third place) will represent CMIT in the Annual Prince Georges Area Science Fair (in February) and other national STEAM Fairs. WHAT IS THE PROCESS AND WHAT SHOULD THE END PRODUCT LOOK LIKE? 1. You select the topic. 2. Focus on a question/problem on your topic. 3. Use Scientific Method. 4. Do your research/investigation/experiment/observations. 5. Collect Data 6. Present Your Data with a research paper and a poster board For dates of project submission, please download the attached document

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

Hello! We only have two weeks left in the first quarter. We will be having our Unit 2 Test on Space on November 2nd. This will be the last grade that goes in before the report card, so please make sure your student studies. They will be using a short study guide and all of their Space notes in their interactive notebook. The assessment will NOT be open book. Content must be memorized. Any glue stick donations are greatly appreciated to help the students glue any models into their notebooks! Thank you (in advance)! Our next Unit will focus on fossils, so if you're child doesn't think Space science is their favorite topic, tell them the next topic will ROCK! (literally) A STEM fair packet has been released and the students need to turn in their proposal by October 29th. We will have a 6th grade parent meeting at the school at 6pm on October 30th to meet and ask me all about the STEM fair and how they can help their students. It is REQUIRED for every CMIT student and is a large portion of their grade for Quarter 2 and Quarter 3.

James Screven, Assistant Principal

The year is 1800 and Microscopes have opened up a whole new dimension in science. It helps the scientists to study the microorganisms, the cells, the crystalline structures and the molecular structures. They are one of the most important diagnostic tools when the doctors examine tissue samples We live in an amazing world – and that beauty and complexity extends far beyond what humans can see unaided. It’s a pleasure for me to share my time helping them to build their microscope. I have no doubt that their electronic microscope is the beginning of a great STEM career. Our 3D microscope model resources invite students to share the sense of wonder that scientists have felt for centuries discovering how to see life beyond minute organisms. Grade 8 honor science class worked diligently to create their own microscope and explore the phenomenon of this optical instrument used for viewing very small objects typically magnified several hundred times. Their paper microscopes have open up a world experiences on how significant their maker’s-cope is compared to the existing microscope in today’s world. The “MAKER’S COPE” is graded for its indestructibility and completeness. The 3D projects were built to revolutionize the way other students are educated. From plant and animal anatomy to cells and DNA and even down to the level of atoms, there are worlds within worlds of detail to be explored on the microscopic scales.

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

Please see the attached information for a club for young men at CMIT Middle school moderated by Mr. Howard.

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Mrs. Jessica Linnenkamp

Monday, October 22 there will be no Spanish tutoring (is been cancelled). Students, please do not forget to complete your Listening Practice Report. It should be stapled in your portfolio. A day - is due on Monday (Oct 22nd). B day - is due on Tuesday (Oct 23rd). Thanks for your cooperation. This week will be reviewing the verb "to be". In addition, we'll are going to continue with the conjugation of verbs in class. This week we are going to continue writing complete sentences with the verb "gustar" (I like).

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Barbara Cabrera-Avila

Organoids, spheroids, and the study of cells as 3D models show great potential in many applications including disease modeling and regenerative medicine. 3D cellular models made by the Grade 8 Life science students offer an opportunity to better understand complex biology in a physiologically relevant context. 3D Cell modeling is a fun, easy way to learn about plant and animal cells. Students were asked to create a 3D model that includes all of a cell's organelles using either household or edible materials. Although a guide was disseminated to complete list of plant and animal cell organelles. Students are free to come up with their own project materials to links the educational constituents to mimic the cells. Models are simplified representations of more complex systems that help scientists structure the knowledge they acquire. As such, they are universal and priceless in scientific research and communication. Because science education strives to make classroom activities more closely reflect science in practice, models have become an integral teaching and learning tool woven throughout the Next Generation Science Standards to phenomenal learning.

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

Students in Life Science class learned the science principles behind the lesson in "Cell in its Environment". They learned how materials move into and out of cells. In order to fully understand the process of diffusion and osmosis, students had able to observe the diffusion of food color in water, and how osmosis took place in white roses placed in colored water for 24 hours. They also did interactive activity and watched videos on diffusion, osmosis, facilitated diffusion, active transport, endocytosis, and exocytosis. On the other hand, students in Physical Science class learned the principles in "Changes in Matter". They performed an experiment on "Physical and Chemical Change" in which students had a chance to observe and determine if change were physical or chemical. They also experienced a virtual experiment on Physical and Chemical Change. Both classes just took chapter test last Friday.

Natalie Crespo-Montano MS Science

All 6th graders are being empowered with the knowledge of CHARACTER BUILDING. As you are aware, 'Character Education' is a national movement creating schools that foster ethical, responsible, and caring by modeling and teaching good character through an emphasis on universal values that we all share. This course emphasizes the important core, ethical and civic values such as respect, responsibility, integrity, perseverance, courage, justice, and self-discipline. The students shall also be guided to set meaningful academic and career goals and make plans towards them. 'Character Education' falls under the umbrella of LIFE-SKILLS, and a brief description of the course shall incorporate , Self-Esteem/Self-Image, Uniqueness, Character, Reputation, Decision Making, The 3Cs/Action Plans-Supportive/Responding, Working in Groups (Think-Pair Share/Buddy-Buzz), Goal Setting (Short-Term/Long-Term/Time Management, Respect (Understanding/Acceptance-Negotiations/Compromising), Self-Control, Disagreeing Respectfully, Communication (Active/Passive ListeningVerbal/Non-Verbal), Body Language-Eye Messages, Coping with Anxiety, Stress, Anger, Calming Techniques, Problem Solving (Giving and Getting-Myths & Realities, Responding to Bullying, Conflict Resolutions, Social Skills (Limits & Barriers), Alcohol & Tobacco, Target Marketing and lastly, Advertising.

Dr. Sullivan-Williams (a.k.a. Dr.. BB) Senior Certified Life Skills/Character Education Educator

Dear CMIT Parents, We are having a multicultural fest, as we do every school year and are asking for your help. The cultural fest is a student event where they get to show insights on their culture. While the audience is going around witnessing these different cultures of students, it would be nice to have something to eat and drink. We as an athletic department are asking if you could kindly donate snacks and drinks for this event. Also, if you have a specific culture you may bring in a home-cooked dish to share in the event. This will help us raise money within the sports department. If you are interested in supporting all athletes in this event, please click the link below and fill out which school you will be supporting and what you would like to donate. Thank You !! https://goo.gl/forms/tti7vjWky2fpJCRx1 https://www.clfadvancedstudies.org/culturefest Donation items drop off locations until Friday, Nov 02, 2018 CMIT Middle Schooll Front Office Attn: Coach Abdi CMIT High School Front Office Attn: Mr. Cihan

MS Athletic Department

Baseball and Softball CMIT - North vs Eisenhower 10/22/2018 5:30 PM -Home Benjamin Tasker vs CMIT - North 10/23/2018 5:30 PM -Away CMIT NORTH Baseball and Softball Home Field Address Montpellier Park 12741-12749 Laurel Bowie Rd, Laurel, MD 20708 https://goo.gl/maps/6bMGSDxku5p MS Cheerleading Tryouts Tuesday, Oct 23,2018 3 pm to 5 pm Wednesday, Oct,24,2018 3 pm to 5 pm Thursday, Oct 25, 2018 3 pm to 5 pm

MS Athletic Department

Dear CMIT Families, Throughout the years we have worked together to provide a fun and safe learning environment for students. We couldn’t have done it without all your thoughtful donations. The athletic department is asking for your gracious donations for our newly added addition to the CMIT family, the tiger's corner. We recently added this school store for after school purposes like late night games, or after school clubs. Please go to the link listed below and donate, any amount is acceptable, but not all donations have to be monetary. All donations will go to MS & HS sports teams new uniforms, types of equipment, transportation, and new budgets for the athletic department. Thank you for your participation. CMIT Academy Athletics Donations www.myschoolbucks.com

MS Athletic Department

Hello All!!!! For all interested, the date for cheer tryouts is vastly approaching. In preparation for tryouts, all students should be sure to have a current and updated physical on file. Please see below for more information: What: Cheer Tryouts When: Clinic - October 23-24, 2018 Tryout - October 25, 2018 Where: Middle School Gym Time: 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm, all days Details: All trying out must wear a white top, black bottom, and sneakers or tennis shoes. Hair must be pulled back or tied up. Absolutely no jewelry and no gum! Students must attend all three days, in order to be considered. NO EXCEPTIONS! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at secretary@cmitacademy.org Thank you! Coach Bond

MS Athletic Department

Please join us for our next PTO Meeting. This is an Executive Board Meeting but all are encouraged to attend. Date: Thursday, October 25, 2018 Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Location: CMIT Middle School, 6100 Frost Place, Laurel, MD 20707 Call in Option Below: 1. Dial In to the Conference (United States): (515) 739-1454 Access Code: 531867 International Dial-in Numbers: https://www.freeconferencecall.com/wall/cmitnorthpto#international 2. Join Online Meeting: Online Meeting Link: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/cmitnorthpto Online Meeting ID: cmitnorthpto Online Instructions: At the scheduled date and time of the meeting, dial in to the conference line. When prompted, enter the access code followed by hash (#). To join the online meeting, click the online meeting link and follow the prompts. For questions please contact the following: General - information@cmitnorthpto.org Membership - membership@cmitnorthpto.org Fundraising - fundraising@cmitnorthpto.org Class of 2019 (Graduation Packages) - Classof2019@cmitnorthpto.org

CMIT North PTO

PGCPS has an App you can download on your phone and get daily updates on Grades, Attendance, Alerts and more. Go to https://www1.pgcps.org/bbapp/ to see how to get the Blackboard App.

CMIT Administration

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.