We have received a shipment of sketchbooks to be distributed to all CMIT students to use for art classes during distance learning! We will be handing out sketchbooks to all students on Wednesday November 4th and Wednesday November 11th. These days will also serve as additional makeup days for families who were unable to pick up the supply bags from CMIT in October. Days: Wednesday, November 4th and Wednesday, November 11th Time: 9 am to 1 pm Who: 6th , 7th and 8th graders that have not already picked up their art supplies bags, and/or do not have sketchbooks Where: Around the back of the CMIT building where student drop off occurs Please be ready to provide your students name, section number and Class College to aide in organization and distribution.

Thank you ! Mz. Champagne

PGCPS will host free immunization clinics in high school Wellness Centers to assist families with meeting immunization requirements. Families must register online for an appointment. These services are offered in collaboration with the Prince George’s County Health Department and the Maryland Partnership for Prevention. IMMUNIZATION CLINIC DATES November 2, 4, 9, 14, 16, 18 and 21 LOCATIONS, SITE DATES AND TIMES Bladensburg High School Clinics on all dates PLUS 11/30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fairmont Heights High School Clinics on weekdays only, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Northwestern High School Clinics on all dates except 11/14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oxon Hill High School Clinics on all dates, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ONLINE REGISTRATION Appointments are required. Online registration link: www.vaccineconsent.com/clinic/search MORE INFORMATION Visit www.pgcps.org/immunizations/Card/Upcoming-Clinics for details!

CMIT Nurse

We will be handing out sketchbooks to all students on Wednesday November 4th and Wednesday November 11th. These days will also serve as additional makeup days for families who were unable to pick up the supply bags from CMIT in October. Days: Wednesday, November 4th and Wednesday, November 11th Time: 9 am to 1 pm Who: 7th graders that have not already picked up their art supplies bags, or do not have sketchbooks Where: Around the back of the CMIT building where student drop off occurs

The Art Department

The end of the 1st quarter is Thursday, November 5th. Check your student's schoolmax to get an idea of how they are performing and make sure there are no concerns to be addressed. If you have any concerns regarding your student's grade, please do not wait until the last day of the quarter to address it as it becomes more difficult to resolve issues as the quarter comes to a close. Contact the teacher to address your concerns and if it is not resolved, email your student's administrator. As a reminder, the 6th grade administrator is Mrs. Linnenkamp (jessica.lash@pgcps.org) and the 7th/8th grade administrator is Mr. Screven (james.screven@pgcps.org)

CMIT Administration

Ms. Cantrell will now be tutoring Spanish on Monday and Tuesdays from 2:45-3:45. All students are welcome to attend Spanish tutoring. Please email Christina.Cantrell@PGCPS.Org if you would like to arrange tutoring for Spanish.

James Screven, Assistant Principal

Hello CMIT parents and students!! Below are a few reminders from 7th grade teachers. From the desk of Ms. Champagne: - Send an email when submitting late work (that falls within the late policy) to be graded From the desk of Mr. Pinkney: - Stem Fair Research Paper Drafts are due November 9th. From the desk of Mr. Field: - Algebra 1 Unit Test on Tuesday / Wednesday From the desk of Ms. Fagan: - Study daily. Practice, practice, practice! Complete and submit all assignments on time.

7th Grade Teachers

Eight grade Life Science students created a website from Google as a platform where they will compile their work and what they learned from the subject for the school year 2020-2021. Students learned cells and its organelles. The human body is composed of about 100 trillions of cells and with more than 200 types of cells (https://news.ufl.edu/articles/2018/10/mapping-the-100-trillion-cells-that-make-up-your-body.html). Cells are the basic building blocks of all living things. Cells are classified into prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell. Prokaryotic cell is a cell without nucleus, while eukaryotic cell is a cell with distinct nucleus. Cells are also classified into unicellular and multicellular. Unicellular cell comprises of only one cell, while multicellular cell comprises of more than one cell. Cells have many parts, called organelles. Cell organelles are specialized structures that perform a specific function within the cell. The pictures above feature some of students work and presentations.

Mrs. Crespo-Montano (Science Teacher/TRAC Bridge Advisor)

Biology students from University of Michigan presented their constructed model of common carbon molecules to highlight the relationship between structure and properties. The collage pictures above feature students' models and presentations. Macromolecules are large molecules that are built from smaller organic molecules called monomers necessary for life. Macromolecules provide structural support, source of energy, store and retrieve genetic information, and speed up biochemical reactions. Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids are the four major classes of biological macromolecules or commonly called "biomolecules". Building an understanding of models and their role in science helps students to construct and revise mental models of phenomena, which in turn, lead to a deeper understanding of science and enhanced scientific reasoning. Scientists use models to represent their current understanding of a system or parts of a system under study, to aid in the development of questions and explanations, and to communicate ideas to others.

Mrs. Crespo-Montano (Science Teacher)

There’s a lot going on in the world right now and we all have a lot to say about it. The right to vote is a powerful freedom, and participation in free and fair elections is essential for a democratic society. It’s not about persuading others to vote one way or the other, it’s about encouraging as many eligible voters to vote as possible. Because a democracy cannot work effectively if its citizens don’t participate in the process. Put aside your differences for a moment in the name of championing democracy. We can agree to disagree on many things, but let’s at least agree on the importance of voting! Election Day, is Tuesday, November 3rd. You can also vote early at one of Maryland's Early Voting locations: https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2020/2020%20Early%20Voting%20Centers.pdf Not Registered yet, visit: https://elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration/index.html For information on where to vote, visit the Maryland Board of Elections site: https://elections.maryland.gov/index.html

Thank You, MS CMIT PTO

There’s a lot going on in the world right now and we all have a lot to say about it. The right to vote is a powerful freedom, and participation in free and fair elections is essential for a democratic society. It’s not about persuading others to vote one way or the other, it’s about encouraging as many eligible voters to vote as possible. Because a democracy cannot work effectively if its citizens don’t participate in the process. Put aside your differences for a moment in the name of championing democracy. We can agree to disagree on many things, but let’s at least agree on the importance of voting! Election Day, is Tuesday, November 3rd. You can also vote early at one of Maryland's Early Voting locations: https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2020/2020%20Early%20Voting%20Centers.pdf Not Registered yet, visit: https://elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration/index.html For information on where to vote, visit the Maryland Board of Elections site: https://elections.maryland.gov/index.html

Thank You, MS CMIT PTO

At the October PTO Meeting a vote for CMIT Middle School to have its own, separate, Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) was taken to the floor. The vote was unanimous! As a result, the current PTO is moving forward with establishing the following: 1. Creation of a separate 501(c)(3) status 2. Request for EIN (Employer Identification Number) 3. Separate Bank Account for CMIT Middle School Funds 4. Creation of CMIT MS By-laws These are the first steps to ensure that CMIT Middle School has viable and sound PTO in good standing that can support the specific efforts of the CMIT Middle School Community. Stay tune for more updates! If you have questions and/or would like to assist with this endeavor, please contact Adriane Clark, MS Treasurer, at MSTreasurer@cmitnorthpto.org.

Thank You, MS CMIT PTO

Due to technical difficulties this past Thursday, Prince George's County Public Schools has rescheduled the Distance Learning Tele Town Hall Meeting to this Thursday, November 5th from 6-7 pm. Per the county, parents will receive a call to join the town hall. However, you may also dial in at 855-756-7520 using code 69047# or 508-924.5155 (Spanish-only line). For more information, visit this link: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/PGCPS/bulletins/2a87f0b

Thank You, MS CMIT PTO

The next PTO Monthly Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 12th @ 6:30PM. Please sign up in advance. Make a commitment to also complete your PTO Membership before the day of the meeting!!!! Let's get this done, CMIT Registration Link for November 12th Meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtc-igqTMjHtReEEFRh9HTLY7wQs2H3GoD

Thank You, MS CMIT PTO

Are you considered a "SME" (Subject-matter expert) in your field or work? Do you have a passion for something that you think would benefit the parents of our CMIT Middle School Community? Do you like (or semi-like is good too) speaking VIRTUALLY in-front of an audience? If you answered, YES to any of the questions below, would you consider being a speaker at the Fall's Parent Workshop? The PTO is partnering with CMIT MS Administration on this year's VIRTUAL Parent Workshops., scheduled for Saturday, December 5th. This will be about a 3-4 hour workshop event for parents to get information and resources specific to Middle School Students. We are looking for parents, friends, family or community members that would like to share information that could be helpful to our CMIT MS Parents. Not sure if you fit the bill? Here are some topic areas to help you decide: 1. Child Development 2. Child Safety 3. Financial Planning 4. Educational Resources 5. Public Health & Safety 6. Diet and Nutrition 7. Mental Health 8. Physical Activity 9. Internet Safety 10. Parent Support (Mental Health) Those topics are not written in stone but to help you determine if your set of skills could benefit other parents at CMIT. If you are interested, please email Latishe Boyd, Middle School Vice-President at MSVicePresident@cmitnorthpto.org.

Thank You, MS CMIT PTO

We are still in need of Committee Members to help coordinate: * 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony * Review of the Middle School By-Laws Once you register and become a member on PTOffice you can sign up to participate in one OR BOTH of the committees. The Committee Launch Meetings will be held next week so PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE (Yes! I am begging. Become a member and sign-up TODAY!)

Thank You, MS CMIT PTO

What a great feeling to be able to give to those in need. Thank YOU to all ALL of the CMIT Families that came out yesterday to donate non-perishables to those in our communities that struggle with hunger and trying to make ends meet. There is a quote by Maya Angelou that reads "I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver." As I have said many times before, I am proud to be a member of this community......THANK YOU, again!

Thank You, MS CMIT PTO

We missed our mark, CMIT, on reaching our goal of 75% membership by October 31st. BUT....It is NOT too late!! Membership dues and volunteer activities help support the school and fill in the gaps so that our scholars and teachers have the resources they need to be successful! Memberships will be valid from June 2020- June 30,2021. Membership gives you voting rights. Only $10 per household= 1 vote per household $20=2 votes per household). HOW TO REGISTER CLICK ON REGISTRATION LINK: https://tools.ptoffice.com/reg/NS_CNMS303 1. Enter your first and last name, create a USERNAME & PASSWORD. 2. If you are already in the database BUT NOT yet registered, you will need to select your HOUSEHOLD’s last name. If you are NOT in the database you will need to “CREATE NEW FAMILY UNIT.” 3. The next page is your HOUSEHOLD profile page. Under the “Membership Dues” box click on “Select.” 4. Check the box next to “Credit Card” and then select “PAY NOW.” 5. Once you have paid, you will receive a receipt and have FULL ACCES to the site. If you need assistance with signing up, please email us at MSTreasurer@unityhealthcare.org

Thank You, MS CMIT 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, and support staff who work along side of a limited CLF staff. We have access to PGCPS support but 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, science 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. Lastly, we are a uniform school which takes away the distraction, the competition and the social stratification that is brought on by non uniform dress in a school. 

Our test scores oustrip not only county averages but also state avaerages. This, along with other metrics has made us a 5 star school. 

Q: Do you offer everything the big middle and high school's 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, girl's softball, boy's baseball and club lacrosse in the middle school. Additionally, boys and girls basketball, track/field and volleyball at the high school level. With that said we recently (2017) won the girls county basketball championship and made it to the playoffs in soccer. Our high school opened a multi-million dollar, state of the art gym complex, competitive with all schools of their size. 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, split between literacy and math. Services hours are delivered by special education teachers but are limited to literacy and math courses.