When: Saturday, March 17, 2018 @ 11:00am

Where: CMIT South Auditorium

Who: Current 8th, 9th and 10th grade parents and students

Come with all your questions to the high school town hall. Topics to be discussed includes -
College and Career Readiness
Student owned computers
Dual Enrollment
Student Schedules for next year
And many more...

High school teachers will be present to answer your questions. Hope to see you there.

Lara Asafa, Principal

Saturday, March 3rd, eight of our middle school students blazed a trail as our inaugural Science Bowl team! We competed against teams from across Maryland and the District of Columbia in science and match knowledge.

We had three epic and hard-fought wins, but unfortunately it wasn't enough to get into the finals.

We're very proud of our team: Captains- Comfort Emeaba and Cadewryn Fletcher; Team Members- Nicolas Coleman, Hameerah Sulaimon, Akil Creswell, Amari Cobb, Joshua Smith, and Omari Robinson.

Major thanks for all students and parents for giving up part of their weekend to represent our school.

Go Tigers!

Brian Davidson and Erika Brown

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) invites all sophomores, juniors, and seniors to the National Collete Fair. It is free and open to the public, the fairs offer a variety of opportunities to help students simplify the college search and admission process.

Admission representatives from hundreds of colleges and universities will be available to speak one-on-one with your students about all aspects of the college admission process, including paying for college, admission requirements, activities on campus, and more.

Please visit this website for more information: https://goo.gl/bFZZBe

Event location:

Prince George's Sports and
Learning Complex
Field House
8001 Sheriff Road
Landover, MD 20785
301/583-267

Mr.Taner
Assistant Principal

CMIT South Soccer Update

Girl's and Boy's soccer tryouts are scheduled to be held on March 12th.
Students must possess and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA in order to participate in PGCPS Interscholastic Athletics. Also, student/athletes are required to have a signed parent permission slip and signed medical physical evaluation form to be completed by a Licensed Physician before they may participate in any school sponsored interscholastic athletic activity.

http://www1.pgcps.org/uploadedFiles/Schools_and_Centers/Middle_Schools/Kenmoor/Page_Parts/MS%20Parent-Student%20Participation%20Packet%20%2017-18.pdf

Please forward any questions or concerns to Mr. K. Young at kyoung@cmitsouth.org.

Kevin Young
Athletic Director

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS! All week next week the high school SGA will be collecting sympathy cards to send to the Parkland, Florida school shooting victims to show our sympathy and condolences. Your cards can be store bought or hand-made. There will also be a competition between 9th and 10th grade to see which grade can bring in the most cards and whichever grade brings in the most cards gets a pizza party in the cafeteria! Also, if you turn in a card you will receive an extra credit grade from your reading teacher.

The steps and info into turning in a card:

1) Please sign your full name with the date at the bottom inside of card (so you will get credit). You can also write a short note, if you like.

2) Put CMIT South on top left of the inside of card, with your city and state.

4) Turn the cards into your first period homeroom teacher.

Let' show our support!

Thank you!

Rachel Sims
Class of 2020 Rep

Summer is approaching. If you are searching for a program for your child consistent with educational, informal and entertaining activities, then CLF Summer DAY CAMP Program is the right solution for you! CLF will provide a variety of programs available to all Elementary and Middle school students during June 25th-July 20th.

These programs include Basketball Academy by BBA, STEAM Classes (Robotics/Lego, Interactive Science, Computer Programming), Recess, and Lunch. This is a great opportunity for students to be engaged and gain skills over the summer.

Summer DAY CAMP program is only available for Elementary and Middle school students and will be held at LAUREL and UPPER MARLBORO locations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, SCHEDULE, FEE & REGISTRATION
go to https://www.clfadvancedstudies.org/summer

Cihan Bicer
CLF Student Activities Director

Together, your Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation Home Office and the prestigious Princeton Review announces a strategic educational partnership to deliver joint solutions designed to improve students' test solving strategies, boost test-taking confidence & scores, and ultimately increase scholarship dollars and acceptances rate to college and universities of choice!

What we offer;

Instruction:
25 hours of live expert instruction at CMIT Academy South building plus 140+ additional lessons
3 hours of on-demand online help from an instructor

Practice Tests:
4 proctored practice tests with detailed online explanations
6 additional practice tests to help sharpen your skills

Additional Resources:
Maximize your score with a custom online lesson plan
240 drills, 2,000 online practice questions, and 140+ video lessons

Including:
The Princeton Review Guarantee
In-class review of all SAT content
Extensive guided practice of all test-taking strategies
Admissions and Financial Aid advice to help you research schools, organize your applications and maximize financial aid awards
Access to our new adaptive student portal. You can spend your time studying on your unique areas of focus to help you maximize your score
Chat with a Teacher: Just click a button and you’re immediately connected to an expert instructor – day or night.
Get up to three hours of additional instruction focused on your questions with a teacher in an online classroom.
Connect to a teacher up until test day.

Course Schedule for CMIT Academy-South:
Sat, Mar 24, 2018 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM EDT Test 1
• Mon, Mar 26, 2018 3:15 PM – 5:45 PM EDT
• Wed, Mar 28, 2018 3:15 PM – 5:45 PM EDT
• Wed, Apr 4, 2018 3:15 PM – 5:45 PM EDT
• Sat, Apr 7, 2018 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM EDT Test 2
• Mon, Apr 9, 2018 3:15 PM – 5:45 PM EDT
• Wed, Apr 11, 2018 3:15 PM – 5:45 PM EDT
• Sat, Apr 14, 2018 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM EDT Test 3
• Mon, Apr 16, 2018 3:15 PM – 5:45 PM EDT
• Wed, Apr 18, 2018 3:15 PM – 5:45 PM EDT
• Mon, Apr 23, 2018 3:15 PM – 5:45 PM EDT
• Wed, Apr 25, 2018 3:15 PM – 5:45 PM EDT
• Sat, Apr 28, 2018 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM EDT Test 4
• Wed, May 2, 2018 3:15 PM – 5:45 PM EDT
*Classes will be held at CMIT Academy South located in 9822 Fallard Ct Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Registration:
https://www.princetonreview.com/product/offerings/379315?exid=424d7651-e694-4cc5-8606-b9cc5ff3d07c

Use Promo Code CLF2017 for %20 OFF (There may be a better promotion being offered nationwide right now though that you can use instead)

Follow us at www.clfadvancedstudies.org and on Twitter to see recent updates and more courses that we offer: twitter.com/CLFAdvanced

Cihan Bicer
CLF Student Activities Director

Yesterday after school I saw Ms. Amos placing positive messages on students locker. When I asked her why she said: "we need to have a little more self-love around here!" This morning I saw the faces and listen to the comments of the students as they arrived to see the colorful post-its on their lockers. It made a difference. All students need this encouragement and reminders more than we will ever know.

Thank you, Ms. Amos, for taking the time out to do this for our students. You ROCK!

Mrs. Dabney
Resource Teacher 9th Grade

First Friday’s -Lunch on Me Campaign is still on-going! We are asking parents to donate their lunch money the 1st Friday of each month ($8 each month for 8 months). You can pay $8 a month or $64 per family. Participate on pt-avenue.com (organization code -CMITSPTO) and look for on-line store or drop your donation in the First Friday Drop Box near the front desk.

Donations are taken through out the month. Think about us for April 6, 2018
We need your help to make this a successful campaign.

Thank you.

CMIT South PTO

We are cleaning up and getting ready for our Gently Used Uniform Sale!
If you have donations, please drop them off in the Parent Room anytime throughout the month of March.

Please be sure they are cleaned and placed in a bag.

Thank you in advance for your support.

CMIT South PTO

Together, your Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation and the Belucci Basketball Academy announces a partnership to deliver joint solutions designed to improve students' basketball skills. Bellucci Basketball Academy, or BBA, is the only basketball training in Syracuse & Maryland that applies techniques used by professional athletes across the country. At BBA, we train basketball fundamentals like shooting, dribbling, and defense and then advance those concepts to include improving speed & agility, reading defenses, and reacting to the play on the court.
BBA also specializes in character development BBA is committed to these 3 core values:
BBA trained athletes recognize they cannot be successful on their own.
BBA trained athletes take responsibility for their choices.
BBA trained athletes never quit.

At BBA we look forward to sharing our professional experience and secrets of the trade with the goal of developing athletes to their fullest potential. Our programs build confidence, self-esteem, and a wide-ranging skill set that transcend the court and will be beneficial throughout life.


6th-9th grader, for CMIT South, April 12th-May 31, Thursday 3:00-4:15 pm, @CMIT South GYM, $130


To register the program go to www.clfadvancedstudies.org/basketball

Cihan Bicer
CLF Student Activities Director

SAVE THE DATE......
Saturday, April 28, 2018 (9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) at CMIT South

The planning committee is seeking male volunteers for the First Annual CMIT-South Young Men’s Workshop. Parents, teachers, and or family members, we need your SUPPORT to strengthen, mold, and shape our future leaders in the following areas:
- Growing into adulthood
- Overcoming adversity
- Life skills
- Bullying and peer pressure

A male presence is requested, however, if you are not interested in being a guest speaker, we encourage you to attend and enjoy the sessions.

Use the link to sign up to volunteer and donate for the workshop:

Parent Volunteers
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B0D4FACA92FA4FD0-cmitsouth

Registration for the workshop will start the Friday, March 30th. Watch out for it in the newsletter.

Thank you,
Planning Committee
C/O "2020"

CMIT South PTO

Yes, kickball. Some of you parents remember when you played this sport. CMIT South students certainly know what kickball is!!

Saturday mornings in the Soccer Field, starting at 9:15am -11:15am parents and students are welcome to take part in some basic/intermediate/advance kickball fundamentals. This is opportunity to take part in a different form of exercise.

It doesn’t matter the level of one’s fitness abilities. Participants can move at their OWN pace. The kickball clinic will have coaches that will provide the guidance and various drills activities.

Drills may consist of but not limited to: chest pass throws, one arm throws, scooping the kickball up from the ground and throwing to a base, catching the ball, kicking bunts down third base or first base, running the bases (1st, 2nd, 3rd).

In between drills other exercises will be performed such as but not limited to: Squats; Push ups; Running to the front and back of the soccer field; jumping jacks; and planks.

Cost is $5.00 per person in which all proceeds go to the PTO.

A waiver form releasing CMIT of any liabilities will be required to be signed.

Looking forward to seeing YOU at CMIT South’s Kickball Clinic.

PS: Your child may attend Saturday Academy while you get your workout in!!!

CMIT South PTO

CMIT SOUTH PTO GENERAL MEETING will be held on Wednesday, March 28th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Parent University session will be offered at this meeting. The session will begin promptly at 6:00pm and the PTO business meeting will follow immediately after.

Workshop being offered:
- Are you Money Trapped? A Financial Fun Workshop conducted by Ms. Shelia Johnson, EA, Author.


We look forward to seeing many of you on March 28th!

CMIT South PTO

Who: Open to all students

Where: Franklin Institute Science Museum, Philadelphia PA

When: March 29, 2018

Cost: $50:00 (few slots still open)

Website: https://www.fi.edu/explore-the-museum


Who: Open to all 8th - 10th Grade students

Where: George Mason University

When: May 1, 2018

Cost: $15:00


Who: Open to all students

Where: NorthBay Adventure Camp, Northeast MD

When: June 11 - 15, 2018

Cost: $300:00 (to be paid in 3 installments) few slots still open

Website: http://northbayadventure.org/

CMIT South

Please check out the attached flyer. The fair is open to both middle and high school students.

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Ms. Amos
Professional School Counselor

Do you have a child in high school or know a teacher?!

Check out the attached program flyer! Once in a lifetime experience!

A lucky winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship and become a published author!

The student’s teacher will win a $1,000 grant to benefit their classroom!

Attachment(s)

Ms. Amos
Professional School Counselor

Where: Watkins Nature Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD

When: April 4, 2018 @ 10:00am

Get your hands into some green project. Teen volunteers will be studying animal and plant cycles; Exploring Heat Island effect; Designing Green Buildings and building Scale Models; Creating a PSA Poster for Community Awareness.

Register online, go to www.pgparks.com. See attached flyer for registration information. Lunch will be served.

CMIT South

Families for Depression Awareness is presenting a free Teen Depression webinar on Tuesday, March 13 at 7:00 PM ET/ 4:00 PM PT. Expert Presenter, Matthew Selekman, MSW, LCSW, with mother and daughter, Elizabeth and Danielle discuss how families can recognize resiliency and work toward solutions. The program is designed for parents, caregivers, school educators and personnel, youth workers, and anyone interested in teen mental health. Register below to join us for a live webinar discussion.

Registration Link: https://platform.cinchcast.com/ses/7Mxu7lHaQYbABLfWRtYtHw~~

Ms. Amos
Professional School Counselor

University of District of Columbia

Workshops (same day of college tours, flyer attached)
When: Friday, April 6, 2018 (Money Matters)
Where: City of District Heights Commissioner’s Chambers
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
If you’re interested in having your child to attend this workshop, please call the office at (301)-336-7600 to sign-up!


Domestic Violence Conference:

When: Thursday, March 22, 2018 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Friday, March 22, 2018 - 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday, March 24, 2018 – 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Where: Ridge Road Community Center, Conference Room
830 Ridge Road, SE
Washington, DC
Contact: Queen Afi, Facilitator
DVWMTS@gmail.com

Attachment(s)

Ms. Amos
Professional School Counselor

SPRING PICTURES - APRIL 9th
🌼 📷🌼📷🌼📷🌼

Spring Pictures will be taken on April 9th. This will be a dress down day for the month of March. Ineligible students will be allowed to change for pictures and change back into their uniforms. Flyers will be sent home with students 2 weeks prior to picture day.

Lacy Holland-Wallace
Picture Day Coordinator

We finished this week the acting performance for the topic about doctor or hospital situation in Spanish. Next week will due the Unit 5 test. Unit 5 Test is open. All students are asked to completed by March 16, 2018. Students will have two attempt and highest score. Be sure completed and submitted before the due date.
If you have doubts or question, you can reach me at farroyo@cmitsouth.org

Mr. Arroyo

Ms Amos, School Counselor greeted high school students on Tuesday March 6 with motivational stickers on all their lockers. Students were excited to receive these messages. Many thanks to Ms. Amos for all her hard work.

CMIT South

The Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program is a selective five-year, precollege scholarship for high-performing seventh-grade students with financial need. It provides comprehensive academic and college advising, financial support for school, Cooke-sponsored summer programming, internships, and other learning enrichment opportunities that may benefit students during their high school years.

Cooke Young Foundation Scholars Program Eligibility
• Grade level: Currently in seventh grade
• Grades: Mostly A's with no C's in sixth and seventh grade
• Testing: Official score report from state standardized testing, SAT® score reports (if applicable)
• Family income: Less than $95,000 annually
• Location: Reside in the U.S. or a U.S. territory and will attend high school in the U.S.

Start your applications now. The application deadline is March 21, 2018.

CollegeBoard
Photo Credit

Hello all! The theme for this quarter (3rd Quarter) is "The US in Economic Injustices: How does economic inequality affect all of us?" Over the past two weeks, the students were recently asked to give a visual analysis of various political cartoons in a Gallery Walk. In this analysis, each student was required to address each cartoonist's claim/argument and provide supporting evidence from each cartoon. Each student was actively engaged in the activity and did a wonderful job in their analysis. I have attached several of these cartoons here. What would you say is the cartoonist's claim or argument for each and can you find the supporting evidence?

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Dee Wells-Holder

Greetings! Please see the attached Newsletter. Chapter 12 is especially challenging, but it is not impossible. Please encourage your scholar to use all the tools provided to help them understand; and to ask questions as soon as they arise. We have spent this week doing classwork that reviews chapter 11 and 12. There will be a test on Chapters 11 - 12 next week (specific sections - Chapter 11.1 - 11.2 and Chapter 12.1 - 12.2). Each section will take their test on the second 90 - minute period of the week.

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Anna McAllister

The CLP & Umoja Girls Mentoring groups had a combined session on Skin Care. The CLP Girls Mentoring group will use this session to assist with their personal goal as well as they enjoyed a day of learning about what it takes to take care of our skin especially the face; the first part of you people see. We were honored to have Ms. Kimberley McKinnley, MaryKay Beauty Consultant to facilitate a skin care class for our girls. Many teen girls need a booster to build their self-confidence and with their skin changing some time this can cause low self-esteem, confidence, and image. The objective was to provide a product and tips that will help the ladies with the care of their skin and to bring about some "self-love."

"Allow Her to Be Outwardly Confident
Often times, girls are taught that they should underplay their accomplishments and positive attributes. This mindset almost always tends to hurt them later in life, turning them into women who lack confidence in their abilities. It is important not to discourage your daughter from being outwardly confident about the things she is proud of concerning herself. While you should definitely encourage her not to be exceedingly arrogant, there is nothing wrong with your daughter admitting that she is a smart, beautiful, talented young woman." http://lifeasmama.com/8-ways-to-boost-your-teenage-daughters-self-esteem/

Ms. Monroe & Mrs. Dabney
Resource Teacher 9th Grade

Please hold the date:

Friday, March 23, 2018
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost - $8 in advance and $10 at the door

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CMIT South PTO

Talent Show
- Friday, March 16, 2018
- 6:30pm - 10pm
- Sponsored by SGA High School
- Cost - $5.00

*** Volunteers are needed for ticket sales and run concessions ***
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d4faca92fa4fd0-talent

CMIT South PTO

SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2018
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
FREE YOUTH SUMMIT: No More Hurt (Series IX)
"Empowering our Youth for Tomorrow: A Call to Action"


This is a FREE all-day event for middle and high school youth (grades 7 - 12) featuring Guest Speakers and Workshops all centered around developing character, confidence, and social awareness for our youth.

Workshop Topics Include:
** Healthy Relationships
** "Grownish" with College Expectations
** Self Esteem: Boys to Bowties
** Be a Change Agent
** Entering the Workforce
** Financial Aid
** Voter Registration
** Building Relationships with Community Police

NOTE: Due to policy and procedures, only the youth will be allowed into Summit workshops. Parents or Youth Organizers are welcome to come in the afternoon for a parent session.

(Please be mindful that March 10, 2018 is a SAT test day.)

REGISTER ONLINE: https://goo.gl/forms/p0E1mscrsmz6BjGt2
(for more information, contact youthsummit@dstfwac.org)

CMIT South PTO

Greetings,
Our Soccer Boys Team Tryout for Middle School will be next Tuesday March 13, 2018. Tryout will be in the soccer indoor field from 3:00 to 4:00. Players will report to the soccer field after school schedule. Mr. Arroyo will be there waiting for players. Be sure complete and bring your PGCPS Sport Physical Form before participate in the tryout. Players should wear the appropriate soccer uniform and indoor soccer shoes.
No cleats for tryout.

See you on Tuesday CMIT-South Players.

Mr. Arroyo
Soccer Coach

The 2018 Minds In Motion Scholar-Athlete Scholarship program is officially underway! This eleventh annual program has been sponsored by The Allstate Foundation since its' inception in 2008 and recognizes those who have excelled on the playing field and in the classroom. Applicants must have a minimum 3.25 unweighted overall GPA and have participated in interscholastic athletic activities sponsored by MPSSAA during their high school careers. Selected male and female recipients receive a $1,000 scholarship and are honored at a luncheon at M&T Bank Stadium on May 31st.

https://www.mpssaa.org/2018-minds-in-motion-scholarship-program-is-officially-underway/​
https://www.mpssaa.org/membership-services/minds-in-motion/scholarship-application/

Ms. Amos
Professional School Counselor

Dear Parent or Guardian,

Physical Education grading is as follows:

-Assessment (50%)
-Class Work (30%)
-Homework (20%)

Respectfully,

Mr. Chipriano
jchipriano@cmitsouth.org

Greetings,
Our Soccer Girls Team Tryout for Middle School will be next Monday March 12, 2018. Tryout will be in the soccer indoor field from 3:00 to 4:00. Players will report to the soccer field after school schedule. Mr. Arroyo will be there waiting for players. Be sure complete and bring your PGCPS Sport Physical Form before participate in the tryout. Players should wear the appropriate soccer uniform and indoor soccer shoes.

No cleats for tryout.

Last Season was awesome. This season will be terrific. See you on Monday CMIT-South Players.

Mr. Arroyo
Soccer Coach

• FRIDAY, MARCH 16 2018
o Talent Show -- 6:30pm - 10pm - Sponsored by SGA High School - Cost - $5.00

• FRIDAY, MARCH 23 2018
o Class of 2022 is sponsoring a Middle School Dance- 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 2018
o PARENT UNIVERSITY- Financial Workshop - Are you money Trapped? Learn new ways to pay for education and how to 20 Kid-Friendly Businesses. Starts promptly at 6:00pm.

o CMIT SOUTH PTO MEETING- Nominations will be open for PTO Board positions for the 2018-2019 School Year. Starts Promptly at 7:00p.m.


• FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2018
o First Fridays - Lunch on Me Campaign. Donate $8 this week to support the CMIT South PTO fundraising efforts.

CMIT South PTO

What is the Uniform Policy?
The uniform policy can be found on our website, under Students tab. http://cmitsouth.org/uniform-policy/

How do we order uniform items?
Uniform items can be ordered by completing the online order form: https://anderon-mmp.myshopify.com/ or www.cmituniforms.com

Do I have to purchase uniforms from this vendor?

No, however, uniforms purchased from other vendors must have 100% identical color tone and the CMIT South logo. The current uniform vendor provides donation to the CMIT South PTO based on sales. Each uniform purchase from Minuteman Press is contribution to the school. 

What is CMIT South's Daily Schedule?
8:20am - 8:35am:
- Student arrival (drop off is at the side entrance)
- Doors close at 8:35am (after 8:35am parents need to sign late students in at the Front Office)

8:20am - 8:45am:
- Homeroom (Breakfast is available during this time until 8:45am)

8:45am - 2:49pm for 6th & High School grades and 8:45am - 2:54pm for 7th & 8th grades: 
- Academic instruction

2:49/2:54pm - 3:10 pm: 
Student pick-up outside (Students who are not picked up by 3:10pm will be waiting outside for their ride. There is no adult supervision for these students during this time).

Clubs and enrichment activities will begin immediately following dismissal. All club/enrichment participants must report directly to the cafeteria. Students who continuously fail to report directly to their designated locations will lose the privilege to participate in any after school activities. 

How do I pay for my child's lunch?
Breakfast and lunch are served every day. You can add money to your child's account by visiting this link. You can also pay by cash or money order in the cafeteria. 

Can my child bring their own lunch to school?
Students can bring a lunch from home. Lunches can be stored in the student's locker. Microwaves are available in the cafeteria to warm food. Refrigerators are not available for students. Lunch taken to lunch room should be consumed in lunch room. Student cannot return to locker after lunch. All lunch bags should be left in lockers if student do not wish to place in bins after lunch. Lunch bags are not allowed in class.

What do they serve for school lunch?
A monthly menu is provided by Food and Nutrition Services. Click here for lunch and breakfast menu.

What is the academic calendar?
CMIT follows the Prince George's County Public School calendar found here. To receive notifications of PGCPS school cancellations by providing information here.

Where can I find information about CMIT events and updates?
Every Friday CMIT South publishes its weekly newsletter. It is HIGHLY recommended that you subscribe to the newsletter. It is a vital means of communication between CMIT South and stakeholders. Please click here to subscribe to CMIT South Newsletter. Please visit www.cmitsouth.org for more information.