CMIT South MS/HS students celebrated Hispanic Heritage with a commemoration today 10/19/2018. During the presentations and performance, audience were informed of the cultural influences of the African Continent of the Hispanic Culture. There were dances, instrumental, musicals and many more. Over 200 families attended the event. Many thanks to the World Language Department for their hard work in preparing the scholars for the event. The scholars did their teachers proud. Thank you Mr. Arroyo, Ms. Marchese, Ms. Berroa and Ms. Feliciano. This event could not have been possible without the support of our PTO volunteers, special shout out to Mrs. Andrews for always being there. Thank you all.

Lara Asafa, Principal

Students and staff of CMIT South MS/HS supported Breast Cancer Awareness on October 16, 2018. We also shared some information about the campaign to end Breast Cancer and how students can help. Thank you to all who supported and continue to support the campaign.

CMIT South MS/HS

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

CMIT South MS/HS is excited to hold three open house sessions for parents of prospective students who are interested in applying to the lottery for CMIT South Middle and High Schools. If you have students of secondary school age, please plan to attend one of this sessions. Sessions will hold as follows: Thursday November 15, 2018 @ 6:00pm Saturday December 08, 2018 @ 12:00noon Thursday January 17, 2019 @ 6:00pm We encourage all prospective families to join us for this event. We will be discussing our instructional program and offerings. Hope to see you there.

CMIT South MS/HS

Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) public charter schools will be accepting online applications for the 2019-2020 school year starting November 01, 2018. This year, lottery applications will be available for CMIT South MS/HS Grades 6 through 12. All Prince George’s County families can apply to a public charter school, as there are no attendance boundaries assigned to charter schools. Interested families must complete the online application for each child they wish to enroll. Prospective public charter school families must ensure that the students has a PGCPS student ID to apply. If your student does not have a PGCPS ID, please visit your neighborhood school to get one. You will need this information when completing the application. For more information, visit https://www.pgcps.org/charters/

CMIT South

Hello CMIT South Family, Please think about supporting CMIT South PTO. When you are shopping for books, clothes, school supplies and soon holiday gifts, please remember to use AmazonSmile 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 smile.amazon.com and look for CMIT South PTO. Here are some frequently asked question about AmazonSmile: How do I shop at AmazonSmile? To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile. How much of my purchase does Amazon donate? The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. The purchase price is the amount paid for the item minus any rebates and excluding shipping & handling, gift-wrapping fees, taxes, or service charges. How do I select a charitable organization to support when shopping on AmazonSmile? On your first visit to AmazonSmile smile.amazon.com, you need to select a charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. AmazonSmile will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation. Thank you for your support,

CMIT South PTO

First Friday’s -Lunch on Me Campaign is collecting money on Friday, November 2nd! It is easy and simple. 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 total. Payments can be made via: - A Drop Box in the drop-off line on 1st Friday Mornings; - Drop Box near the front office area; - On-line store through pt-avenue.com by entering organization code -CMITSPTO. We are challenging each of you to help us reach the goal of having a minimum of 100 parents, friends, and family to contribute to this fundraising campaign. This would produce a profit of a minimum of $6,400 to go towards CMIT South PTO activities. We will provide an update on the fundraising success throughout the year. We need your help to make this a successful campaign. Thank you.

CMIT South PTO

Friday, October 26, 2018 4:00 pm to 7:00pm CMIT South MS/HS Parking Lot Prize for the “Best Decorated Trunk” Admission $5.00

CMIT-South- PTO

- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018 Clean-up/Green-Up 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CMIT South MS/HS Building Service Learning Opportunity CLASS 2023 Parent & Student Meeting Immediately after Clean-up/Green-up -FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018 ----CANCELLED Class of 2023 - Trunk and Treat Fundraising Event 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2018 First Friday's - 'Lunch on Me' Campaign $8 monthly donation or $64 total for family donation Payments can be made in the lock box by the parent room or during morning drop-off - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2018 CLF CultureFest 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information - https://www.clfadvancedstudies.org/culturefest - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2018 CMIT South General PTO Meeting Parent University will be offered - more information to come 5:30pm - 8:00 pm CMIT South Cafeteria - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018 CMIT South Parent Teacher Meetings will be scheduled More information to come

CMIT South PTO

The CMIT South PTO Board is excited to work with the CMIT South Community to do great things 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. Teachers and businesses can join for $15 too! We will be accepting membership payments for the 2018-2019 school year at the next PTO General Meeting (Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018) or throughout the month of October, 2018. CASH, CHECKS, and CREDIT will be accepted. Please feel free to sign-up via www.pt-avenue.com , CMIT South PTO membership tool and pay with Paypal. Simply click on 'Login' icon and then enter the organization code 'CMITSPTO' and then click on the 'Register' icon. Once complete you will be asked to make your payment through the "Online Store'. Your membership dues is a contribution that will support activities and programs offered to our CMIT South Community. We look forward to you becoming a part of a great school community.

CMIT South PTO

Hello CMIT South Parents and Scholars, October 29th is fast approaching, we need your help in collecting Box Tops. There are two ways you can help our school: 1. Is by the traditional way, clipping the box tops off of various products and sending them in with your scholars. 2. By downloading the app. and scan your receipt after you leave the register. Please watch this short video to see how easy it is. ==> https://youtu.be/3dbz3cW4dco The Class or University with the most box tops will receive a pizza lunch. Thank you

CMIT-S PTO Box Top Committee

PTO Members are needed to volunteer to sit at the PTO table during the 2018 Culture Fest. SIGN-UP TODAY!! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4FACA92FA4FD0-chesapeake

CMIT-South- PTO

Greetings CMIT South Family, Eighth grade students are visiting JA Finance Park on November 1st (TX and UCLA) and November 2nd (GT, Vanderbilt, VT, and Bowie). Permission slips were passed out during 7th period on Monday during last period. Please have your student return the bottom portion of the permission slip to their Math Teacher by October 26, 2018. Please retain the top copy of the permission slip for important trip information. Copies may be found in the Front Lobby, Enrichment Desk, as well as attached to this blurb.

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Ms. Fowlkes

Please join us for an informational meeting for parents and students interested in a 8- Day Tour of Costa Rica tentatively scheduled for Summer 2020. Please keep in mind, this is an exclusive offer to middle and high school students and parents accompanying a student. Topics will include tour inclusions, tour itinerary, costs and payment programs. The meeting will take place in the CMIT South cafeteria Thursday, October 25th at 6:30 pm. Space on this tour will be limited. Please RSVP at https://thiebaudcostarica.eventbrite.com

CMIT South PTO

Hello CMIT-South Parents and Families, SGA needs continued parent help and support. Tickets are sold at lunches (12:45-2:00PM) and PTO helps to sell tickets for events. Any help is appreciated! Tickets can also be purchased online via PT- Avenue.com go to online store. Flyers are posted and announcements are made daily to remind students of ticket sales and the date of the event. Guest forms for students who do not attend CMIT-South can be picked up in Mr. Wassam's room (334). Parents are also needed to help set-up and chaperone the dance! A sign-up genius has been created for parents to volunteer to help SGA set-up, sell tickets, help with refreshments, chaperone, and tear-down the homecoming event. Thank you again for all your help and support! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4FA9AC2EA3F58-high

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SGA Executive Officers

Hello CMIT-South Community, The Executive Board SGA and officers would like to invite High Schoolers to the High School Homecoming on Saturday, October 27th. Tickets will be on sale at lunch and will be $10 during the first week of sales, $12 during the week prior to Homecoming and $15 at the door. Tickets can also be purchased online via PT- Avenue.com go to online store. Flyers are posted and announcements are made daily to remind students of ticket sales and the date of the event. Guest forms for students who do not attend CMIT-South can be picked up in Mr. Wassam's room (334). SGA is also asking for Homecoming court nominations: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPXM-L1qLCN_pmjm2VyJGqPM7eug23rDzSdE0aonE7LLxyEQ/viewform?usp=sf_link SGA is hosting spirit week next week leading into a pep rally on Friday during 7th period. There will be a class dance battle and participants can sign up in Mr. Wassam's room (334). Spirit week is as follows: Monday - Heroes/Heroins and Villains Tuesday - Senior citizen day Wednesday - Meme/Vine day Thursday - Class color day (9th = green; 10th = red; 11th = blue) Friday - School Unity Black Out with class accent

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SGA Executive Officers

The Umoja Girls Mentoring Club is sponsoring a "Zumba Party with a Purpose!" The "Breast Cancer Awareness Zumba PINK OUT!" WHEN: Saturday, November 17th, 2018 (NEW DATE) WHERE: CMIT South MS/HS Gym TIME: 10:30 am -12:30 pm DONATION: $10.00 ATTIRE: Pink, Pink, Pink and comfortable! All proceeds will go to the Susan G. Koman Foundation. Please contact Ms. Dabney with any question regarding the event or water donations at tdabney@cmitsouth.org. We hope that you will join the party! Ms. Dabney, The Umoja Girls Mentoring Club

Mrs. Wallace

Who: Open to all 6th - 8th Grade students Where: George Mason University When: October 31, 2018 Cost: $25:00 (All seats filled) Who: Open to all 8th Grade students Where: Junior Achievement Park in Landover, MD When: November 1, 2018 - Texas, UCLA November 2, 2018 - GT, Vanderbilt, VT, Bowie Cost: $0:00 Students must submit signed permission slip to attend this field trip.

CMIT South

Greetings CMIT South Family, We have attached the lunch menu options for November 1st-November 15th. Have a great weekend!

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Ms. Fowlkes

Come join us and TREAT some men in need !! The class of 2023 is supporting the Men at a Capital Heights Transitional Shelter. As Halloween approaches and you’re picking up goodies for the children who trick or treat, why not also pick up some toiletries for a man in need? Over the summer, some members of the Class of 2023 dropped off some food at the Prince George’s House Men’s Transitional Shelter in Capitol Heights, MD. During that visit, they learned that the men have a need for basic, everyday necessities like: • Soap • Deodorant • Toothpaste • Toothbrushes • Lotion • Razors • Shaving cream • Socks • Twin sheet sets If you’re able to donate, please bring your items to the school starting Monday, October 15th and no later than October 29, 2018 and place them in baskets near the front office Labeled CLASS 2023 Donations. Help us to send a huge care basket to the men in need! For more information, please contact Kimberly Simmons – kimvon73@gmail.com.

CMIT-South- PTO Class of 2023

Class of 2020 News Our first class meeting was held on October 4th. We discussed senior packages/dues, payment due dates, prom and other important subjects. Attached is the agenda from the meeting which includes meeting notes. A copy of the draft packages is also attached. Final package prices will be available in November. We are asking all Class of 2020 parents and students to sign up for Remind. Remind is a messaging application that we will use to communicate with the class. Instructions for signing up are attached. Important Upcoming Dates 11/12/18 First payment due for senior packages 12/1/18 SAT test (deadline to register is 11/2/18) Class of 2020 Graduation Committee

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Mr.Taner
Assistant Principal

Hello Parents and Students of 61 Yale & 62 Stanford: I am happy to announce that the RELA Department now has access to all of the online books and curriculum for Pearson Realize. Students will begin accessing the program immediately. Best, Mrs. Hakisha Newman, M.Ed., M.A. Professional Development Lead Teacher (PDLT) Middle School RELA Department Chair 6th Grade RELA Teacher CMIT South Room 150

READING | ENGLISH | LANGUAGE ARTS (RELA)

In an effort to keep all scholars safe, PGCPS has asked that all volunteers complete the SafeSchools online safety training program that is designed to train contractors and volunteers on school-related safety issues. Volunteers who regularly support the school as field trip chaperones, mentors, interns, tutors and others must complete the following on-line training modules: - Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention for Volunteers (Full Course) -- 10 minutes - Prince George County Child Abuse: Mandatory Reporting (Full Course) -- 32 minutes - Prince George County Child Abuse: Mandatory Reporting for Volunteers (Full Course) -- 38 minutes - Student Safety Procedural Changes (Updated) (Full Course) -- 15 minutes Please click here to get started =====> https://www.pgcps.org/required-training/ Please complete your training as soon as possible! Once complete, please bring a copy of your certificate to the front office or email the certificate to secretary@cmitsouth.org . We can use your support in upcoming CMIT South programs. We need all the volunteers to make this a great new school year! Thank you in advance for doing your part.

CMIT South PTO

We are still looking for a few more men interested in becoming a mentor or volunteer with the 2018-2019 CMIT-South Men of Distinction (MOD) Leadership Program. The next scheduled meeting will be on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 6:oo p.m., in the CMIT-South Main Conference Room to discuss the program ,upcoming events and logistics. If you are interested in being a Mentor and Volunteer, please sign-up today =======> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948AFAE2EA3FA7-cmit4 Mandated by PGCPS, volunteers who regularly support the school as mentors must complete 4 on-line training modules and provide a background check: Click here to get started =====> https://www.pgcps.org/required-training/ We will have computers available for you to take the on-line training at the next meeting on October 22, 2018 Once complete, the certificate should be delivered to the front office or it can be emailed to secretary@cmitsouth.org. We need your input, participation, and assistance in planning the program for the year. The positive impact you will have on these youth will be immeasurable. Thank you

CMIT-South- PTO Community

All morning clubs enter through the main lobby. Students are only permitted to enter between 7:35 am and 7:45 am for their club. Students will not be allowed to enter the building earlier than 7:35 am. If your student arrives after 7:45 am, they are considered late for their club and will not be permitted to enter through the main lobby the or join their club for the day. They will be permitted to enter the building at 8:20 am through the side entry. Image courtesy of Google Thank you,

The CMIT South Front Office

Thank you to all of those who were able to participate in the Class of 2020 Paint & Sip Fundraiser on Saturday, October 4th! We had a great time painting, singing, dancing and socializing under the direction of Mr. Quinn! We encourage everyone to come out to our next Paint & Sip event and join the fun! Look out for more information in future newsletters. We look forward to you joining us! Thank you, Kim Johnson The Class of 2020 Parent Committee

LHW

The Fitness Club meets every Friday morning 7:30 am -8:15 am. Please enter through the front entrance, and come to room 150. Thank you.

FITNESS CLUB

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?

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. 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.