This time of year is usually marked by the joining of family and friends in joyous events of celebration, observation of beliefs and giving. No matter what holiday your family celebrates, we can all agree that this year is different from all others in our memory. However, we urge all of our CMIT family members to stay safe, by following CDC protocols, social distance, wash hands frequently, and wear a face mask whenever in public. Additionally, consider skipping gatherings when possible, instead use social media and platforms like zoom to catch up with friends and family. They will appreciate your wish to keep them safe despite missing your presence. Through all of this, please remember to remain steadfast in the knowledge that this terrible pandemic will end soon. When that does happen, we can all look forward to a bright future and a new found appreciation for the smaller but important things in life; friends, family and togetherness. We wish a happy and healthy holiday season to all of our CMIT family members. Please stay safe so that we can all be together in the new year. The Administrative Team Mr. Andrew Brauer, Principal Mr. James Screven Assistant Principal and 7/8th Grade Administrator Ms. Jessica Linnenkamp, Program Coordinator, 6th Grade Administrator

James Screven, Assistant Principal

Calling All Students! Do you have some ideas on how we can increase school pride? Do you have ideas on fun events for your peers? Do you want to strengthen your leadership skills? If you answered yes to any of these then you may be interested in becoming a part of SGA! Elections will be held after returning from winter break. All requirements and directions can be found below in the attached document. All information has also been sent to student emails.

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CMIT Administration

As we approach winter break, I would like to wish everyone a healthy and safe holiday season. The CDC has put out recommendations for this unique winter holiday season and I have attached them below. Please take this time to show your loved ones you care, by making sure everyone stays safe. Wishing you all Happy Holidays and a Sparkling New Year!

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CMIT Nurse

Saturday Academy will be on break until January 9th. Look for the next sign up form the week of January 4th. Enjoy your winter break! See you in 2021!

Ms. Wake

Happy Holidays CMIT Scholars and Families. I hope the upcoming holidays bring you all much needed rest and relaxation !!!!! A few reminders: Parents and Scholars: Please continue to review your grades on schoolmax. As of today they are up to date. One more month to go and your off to P.E. Parents: If your Scholar is absence from zoom class, for any reason, please send excused absences to Mrs. Reese and she will send notice to all teachers. I only provide work missed for those that have absences that were sent with excuse from Mrs. Reese. I hope the up coming year brings us all good Health, Wealth and Positive Vibes!!!!!!!!

Mrs. Curry

Dear Parents/Guardians, Students have been created four different web design projects during the distance learning classes. They have learned; a)Font-Size b)Font-Family c) Br element d)Text-Align Also, they have learned how to add multiple images and separate them using the line break (br) element. Students created a web page of their favorite photos using the Text Code Editor.

Mr. INCI/Technology Teacher 7th and 8th Grades

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.