GENERAL NEWS
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LOOKING AHEAD TO 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR
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Dear CMIT South Families:
It is amazing that the month of July is already flew by and we are a month away from first day of school. CMIT South Admin have been working hard to ensure that we are not only fully staffed but that we hire talents who will bring passion in their content and a heart for working with children . I am happy to say that as of today, we have filled all our positions. In a few weeks, all CMIT South will report back to work and we will complete our preparation to receive your scholars on September 4, 2018.
CMIT South continues to grow every year, for the upcoming year we will be 785 scholars strong with a exactly 70 instructional and support staff. Specifically, support staff includes 1 principal, 3 Assistant Principals, 2 School Counselors, 5 Student Support Specialist, 5 SPED Resource staff, 3 secretaries, 1 Nurses, 1 Operations Specialist, 1 IT Technician and 54 Classroom Teachers.
I look forward to another year filled with accomplishments in and outside the classroom. I also look forward to the ever present partnership we enjoy with our parents - it takes our village to educate our scholars. Together we - students, parents and staff, are the three critical legs of the stool holding up our scholars and ensuring that they are successful.
Lara Asafa, Principal
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ARE YOU READY FOR SCHOOL?
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As the new school year approaches,
Please go through the checklist to ensure that your scholar is ready for the first day of school. Please confirm that you have:
-- Acquired uniform tops (at least two polos)
-- Acquired uniform pants (Khaki or Navy Blue)
-- Acquired uniform shoes (all black, no colored insignia or sole)
-- Acquired PE top and bottom (all black bottoms, no colored insignia) middle school only
-- Acquired school supplies (please refer to supply list and book list)
-- Visited the doctor and updated your shots
September 04 will be here before you know it. Do not delay, get ready for school.
CMIT South
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Family Fun Day - Back to School Event - August 25th !
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Let's start the new school year off with a CMIT South Family Event
Your are invited to attend the Family Fun Day- Back to School Event
August 25, 2018
Time- 11:00am - 3:00pm
Cost - FREE to CMIT South Students and Parents
We hope you will join us.
CMIT South PTO
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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DEAR CMIT SOUTH FAMILIES:
CMIT South MS/HS is in need of volunteers to help complete our summer activities in preparation for school opening. We are opened from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday from now until August 17, 2018. After August 17, CMIT South will be opened during our regular hours of 7:30am to 3:00pm.
Please come out as your time permits to help us get ready. Here are some activities we need your assistance with:
-- Locker Reset
-- Classroom arrangement
-- Furniture moving and assembly
Other tasks as they arise.
Students who are volunteering are able to earn service learning hours. Thank you.
CMIT South
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We have the Winners!!!
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Thank you to all 6th grade parents who participated in the College Name Survey and helped us choose new college names for the 6th grade class. The winning colleges are:
Georgetown University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Morgan State University
Stanford University
Temple University
Yale University
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PTO NEWS
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Sign-up to activate your 2018 - 2019 CMIT South PTO Membership
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The CMIT South PTO Board is excited to work with the CMIT South Community to do great thing in this new school year. We will need your support to make the activities and programs successful.
Please join us and sign-up to be a CMIT South PTO member today. It is $15 per family.
We will be accepting membership payments for 2018-2019 school year at the Family Fun Day - Back to school Event on Saturday, August 25, 2018. CASH or CHECKS accepted. Please feel free to sign-up via pt-avenue.com (organization code -CMITSPTO) and click on 'Register' icon.
The CMIT South PTO Board Officers for 2018-2019:
President - Monique Gallaway
Vice President - Julia DaSilva Beharry
Treasurer - Lacy Holland-Wallace
Asst. Treasurer - OPEN
Volunteer Coordinator - Cathyann Andrews
Recording Secretary - Aisha Clark
Corresponding Secretary - Angela Martin
Middle School Rep.(2) - Tammeca Riley, OPEN
High School Rep. (2) - Debbie Pearson, Lorna Campbell
Directors (School Staff) - Veronica Monroe, Tiffawny Green
Principal - Lara Asafa
Please send ideas and questions to the Corresponding Secretary at PTO@cmitsouth.org
Thank you
CMIT South PTO
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CMIT South PTO Events for the New School Year 2018-2019!
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-SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2018
Family Fun Day -Back to School Event at CMIT South
Time- 11:00am - 3:00pm
Cost - FREE to CMIT South Students and Parents
Food Vendors ($) , Parent and Student Information sessions, Meet and Greet session, Fun activities and lots more !
- TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Dap Day: Positive Male Role Models Greeting Children Back to School
TIME - 8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION - CMIT South Conference Room
Sign-up today to volunteer your time!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948AFAE2EA3FA7-dapday/70151420
- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2018
First Friday’s PTO Fundraiser -"Lunch on Me" Campaign begins for the month of October. We ask parents to donate their lunch money the 1st Friday of each month ($8 each month for 8 months- $64 per family). Participate on pt-avenue.com (organization code -CMITSPTO) and look for the online store or drop your donation in the First Friday Drop Box near the front desk. Thank you.
CMIT South PTO
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Support CMIT South PTO with Amazon Smile
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Hello CMIT South Family,
As the new school year is about to start for 2018-2019, please think about supporting CMIT South PTO. When you are shopping for uniform items, books and school supplies , please remember to use Amazon Smile for your next purchase . This is another way to support the PTO effort to raise money for student programs at CMIT South. We receive a percentage of the total sale. Feel free to spread the word! Go to Amazon Smile and look for CMIT South PTO.
Thank you for your support,
CMIT South PTO
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Volunteer Opportunities in August!
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The new school year is upon us and we have several opportunities for you to volunteer.
-Decorate/ Clean-up for New school year/ Teacher Breakfast - (8/23-24 @ 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
- Family Fun Day -Back to School Event volunteers (8/25 @ 9:00 a.m- 2:00 p.m)
Please sign-up today and make a difference at CMIT South!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948AFAE2EA3FA7-cmit2/70151420
Thank you in advance for your support.
CMIT South PTO
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT SY19
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Please mark your calendars for SY19 Back to School Nights:
Tuesday, September 18, 2018: 7th Grade & 8th Grade
Thursday, September 20, 2018: 6th Grade & High School
Schedule is from 4:00pm - 7:00 pm each night.
CMIT South
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Dap Day: Positive Male Role Models Needed!
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Hello CMIT South Positive Male Role Models,
The start of the 2018-19 school year is almost upon us and we need men (Fathers, Uncles, Grandfathers, Male Teachers and Friends) in the community to participate in Dap Day, September 4, 2018. We really need to have our schools covered in District 25 by men to greet the children . The goal is to have 15-20 men at the CMIT South schools.
TIME - 8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
LOCATION - CMIT South Conference Room
Sign-up today to volunteer your time!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948AFAE2EA3FA7-dapday/70151420
CMIT South PTO
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FREE IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
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CMIT South Families needing assistance are encouraged to take advantage of free immunization clinic hosted by Kaiser Permanente to get your child immunized and ready for the upcoming year.
Date: August 6 - 10, 2018
Time: 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Where: PRINCE GEORGE'S MEDICAL CENTER
6525 Belcrest Rd, Hyattsville MD 20782
Please bring the exclusion letter from your chid's school.
CMIT South
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ACADEMY NEWS
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SY19 READING/ENGLISH BOOKS
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Below are reading books to used with the curriculum in the Reading classes next year. Please ensure your student have the books for the first quarter first day of school. Students in Honors Reading may need to acquire additional novels for the curriculum. The reading teachers will advise if any additional books are needed.
Sixth Grade
Quarter 1 - Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
Quarter 2 - The Young Landlords by Walter Dean Myers
Quarter 3 - Anything But Typical by Nora Raleigh Baskin
Quarter 4 - Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit
Seventh Grade
Quarter 1 - Taking Sides by Gary Soto
Quarter 2 - Let the Circle Be Unbroken by Mildred Taylor
Quarter 3 - Tangerine by Edward Bloor
Quarter 4 - Crater by Homer Hickam
Eighth Grade
Quarter 1 - A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass
Quarter 2 - Ghost by Jason Reynolds
Quarter 3 - Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac
Quarter 4 - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
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HIGH SCHOOL SY19 ENGLISH BOOKS
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Below are reading books to used with the curriculum in the English classes next school year. Please ensure your student have the books for the first quarter first day of school. Students in Honors English may need to acquire additional novels for the curriculum. The English teachers will advise if any additional books are needed.
Ninth Grade
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
All American Boys by Jason Reynolds/Brendan Kiely
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
Tenth Grade
Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
Eleventh Grade
Sula by Toni Morrison
The Awakening by Kate Chopin
Native Son by Richard Wright
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School Supply List
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School supply list for the 2018-19 school year is attached. Please note that teachers may require additional items as needed throughout the school year.
CMIT South
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SUMMER ASSIGNMENT REMINDER
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CMIT South
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS
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SUMMER HOURS REMINDER
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All PGCPS schools are operating on summer hours until August 17, 2018. This means that CMIT SouthMS/HS will be opened as follows:
Now to August 17, 2018
7:00am - 5:30pm - Monday through Thursday (we are closed Fridays)
After August 17, 2018
7:30am - 3:00pm - Monday - Friday
Thank you.
Front Desk
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IMMUNIZATION COMPLIANCE
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According to the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene School Health Services Regulations, schools may not knowingly admit students without proper documentation of age appropriate immunity against vaccine preventable diseases (COMAR 10.06.04).
New state immunization requirements mandate that all students entering Grades 7 must have one dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis vaccine) and one dose of meningococcal vaccine.
Please contact your health care provider to ensure that your child's immunization is up to date this summer to prevent their exclusion from school upon resumption come September 4, 2018. You can go to your primary care provider now to get your child immunized for the 2018/2019 school year. Other options include going to the local health department clinics, pharmacies, grocery stores and urgent care centers. Parents of students without insurance should contact the Prince George’s County Health Department at 301-583-3000. Please send all immunization records to nurse@cmitsouth.org.
Continue to enjoy your summer!!!
CMIT South Nurse
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FAQs |
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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
Families wishing to purchase uniform in store may visit:
All American Wear, Inc.
5001-B Forbes Boulevard
Lanham, MD 20706
301-459-5000
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 - 8:40am:
- Student arrival (drop off is at the side entrance)
- Doors close at 8:40am (after 8:40am 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.
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