As we say goodbye to 2018 and usher in 2019, CMIT South MS/HS would like to wish you and yours a reinvigorating holiday filled with love and happiness. Thank you for your dedication to the pursuit of excellence in our scholars. I am proud of everything that we achieved together this year. I am honored to be part of this great community. Best wishes for the Holidays, and may the peace, joy, health and happiness of the holidays be with you today and throughout the New Year.

Lara Asafa, Principal

CMIT South recently received the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) School Report Card, summarizing our performance on the new Maryland Accountability System. The results reflect school performance across multiple areas, including academic achievement, school quality and student success measures. They reflect areas in which we are doing well and illuminate those in which we need to improve. You may view the School Report Card and more information at www.pgcps.org/schools. CMIT South Middle School received a 4 star rating with a earned point of 74%. The middle school missed a 5 star rating by 1 point. CMIT South Middle school outperformed 78% of peers in the state of Maryland. Our parent Organization, CLF and all of us at CMIT South understand that this work and results will not be possible without your involvement. We look forward to your continued partnership as we work towards a 5 star rating. CMIT South High School did not receive a rating as of yet due to no graduating class. While the final score and school rating do not tell the whole story, the data will help us ask questions, make decisions, and act. We hope you will use the School Report Card as a tool to become more involved in your child’s education. By taking a community approach to the mission of educating children, we can strive for excellence, advocate for supports and celebrate our progress. We thank you for all that you do. You can view a comprehensive report through this link: http://reportcard.msde.maryland.gov/Graphs/#/ReportCards/ReportCardSchool/3/17/6/16/1351

Lara Asafa, Principal

Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) public charter schools is now accepting online Charter School 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/ To apply, visit http://lottery.pgcps.org/

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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 the sessions. The last sessions will hold as follows: 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.

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Monday December 17, 2018 will kick off the Middle School Spirit Week! There will be a theme associated with each day of the week (check attachment). The Faculty VS. Student Basketball Game will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2018. The game will take place at 3:30pm, after school in the gym. Tickets for this event will be sold at the door for $3. The Winter Wonderland Dance will be held on Friday, December 21, 2018 from 6-9pm. Tickets for the dance will be sold Tuesday and Thursday during lunch for $5. Tickets will be $8 at the door. Only middle school students are allowed to participate in the spirit week events. Student are expected to abide by all CMIT South MS/HS policies, including uniform policy as they enjoy this week.

Mr. Tucker, Middle School SGA Advisor

Hello CMIT South Family, Please think about supporting CMIT South PTO. When you are shopping this holiday season, 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,

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Happy Holidays Parents and Scholars, It's that time of year again! We have our second box top contest that started Monday December 9, 2018 and will end Monday February 25, 2019. This is an individual contest for each grade level. The scholar with the most box top will receive a gift card. At least 100 valid box top to be considered a candidate. Please put your name and university(MS) or class number(HS) on your submission bags for credit. Thank you

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Donna Salmon, Class of 2023 Parent Liaison, is the winner of the CMIT South PTO Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest. Congratulations and Happy Holidays !

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Umoja Girls' Toy & Book Drive ends on Thursday, December 20th. We are accepting all NEW unwrapped toys and NEW or gently used books for children in the Prince George's County Family Crisis Center. Please see Racheal Massy, Umoja Lead 11th Grade or Mrs. Dabney, Umoja Sponsor.

Mrs. Dabney UMOJA Sponsor Resource Teacher 9th Grade

The planning has begun for the 8th grade scholars' end of the year celebration and promotion ceremony. About last night..... Great meeting for those who were able to attend. Meeting notes will be sent out shortly to all registered Class of 2023 participants. The next meeting will take place on Monday, January 7th, 2019 at 7:00 pm via conference call. A call-in number will be provided to those who register as a CLASS of 2023 participant by using the link below by Friday, January 4th. An agenda will be provided as well. Click Here ====> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948AFAE2EA3FA7-cmit3 For those who have already registered and are a part of a sub- committee, please meet prior to January 7th and send updates so it can be included in the discussion and we can make a few decisions at this meeting. Thank you, CLASS of 2023

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Hello CMIT-South Community, This message is being sent on behalf of the Class of 2022 SGA officers. There are 3 "events" we want to put on everyone's radar. 1. The Class of 2022 is having a t-shirt contest. Please see the announcement below! - 9th grade SGA will be having a T-shirt design competition. If you would like to have your design on the T-shirt send your artwork to Mr.Wassam either via email or bring it to room #334 on the high school side by January 11th. 2. Class of 2022 is sponsoring the "SGA Cart" [COMING SOON] - This cart is coming shortly and will serve as a standing fundraising opportunity for SGA. - The cart will have school supplies, snacks, and other materials available for purchase. - 2022 SGA officers will move from homeroom to homeroom on Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's (and possibly after school) - Donations are always welcome! 3. Class of 2022 SGA Raffle Fundraiser [COMING SOON] Announcement below. - The 9th grade SGA will be selling raffle tickets in which you could win various prizes such as a bath and body works basket and a sports basket. For more details see the posted flyers or see Mr.Wassam. - FAMILIES - If you or someone you know would like to donate items to be added to a raffle prize, please contact Mr. Wassam at nwassam@cmitsouth.org Thank you for all your support!

Mr. Wassam and 2022 SGA Class Officers

The CMIT South High School SGA is hosting a holiday potluck during 7th period on Friday, December 21,2018. The link to sign up is below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4AADAB2DA2FD0-holiday The CMIT South High School SGA is also holding a holiday door decorating contest from Monday, December 17, 2018 - Thursday, December 20, 2018. Students are responsible for purchasing items to decorate the doors. Attached are the contest rules for this event. ** Attached to this post is the contest rules**

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Umoja girls participated in a Yoga session to relieve their stress. Yes our teens are stressed and data is showing that they are more distressed than ever: grades, graduation, being accepted into college, peer pressure, self-esteem issues, bullying, home factors etc. (see the link for an article that addresses this concern)http://info.character.org/blog/bid/130748/15-serious-facts-about-high-school-stress We were led in our Yoga Session by owner and operator of Shabach Yoga located in Waldorf Maryland, Courtenay Smith Brown. Courtenay is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter (a partner of CMIT South Campus) The girls enjoyed their session. Courtenay shared her journey as a woman of color owning and operating a yoga studio. Also, words of wisdom were shared by her daughter now a junior attending Alabama State University. She shared behavior & academics are key to college success! Namaste!

Mrs. Dabney UMOJA Sponsor Resource Teacher 9th Grade

I am pleased to announce that Adejola Ogunsan and Zorah Neal have earned the Congressional Award Bronze Certificate. We commend your willingness to give of yourself to voluntarily help others in the community and your achievements in personal development, physical fitness, and expedition. Congratulations to Adejola Ogunsan and Zorah Neal for accomplishing this top honor!

Veronica Monroe & Tami Dabney

Umoja Girls 2nd Annual Pack A Purse Drive was a SUCCESS! This year we partnered with New Vision Church, Bowie Maryland and Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. CMIT - Umoja Girls Mentoring Club Purses 15 Purse with/items 3 Total 18 Purses NV Church Purses 26 Purses with items 8 Total 34 Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter Purses 7 Purses with items 12 Total Purses 19 Grand Total -- 71 Thank you to all who donated. The purses will be delivered in time for the holidays.

Mrs. Dabney UMOJA Sponsor Resource Teacher 9th Grade

Prince George’s Community College, in partnership with the Youth@Work/Summer Youth Enrichment Program (Youth@Work/SYEP), will host an information session on Saturday December 15, 2018 at the Largo campus of Prince George Community College (PGCC), Lanham Hall, Room 125. The Open Houses are to inform youth about professional development/training opportunities in preparation for the upcoming 2019 Youth@Work/Summer Youth Enrichment Program. The kickoff event is scheduled for Saturday January 5, 2019 @ 10:00am. This will be at the Largo Student Center on PGCC campus. For more information, click on the flyer attached:

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Who: Open to all students Where: National Aquarium/Maryland Science Center Baltimore, MD When: December 20, 2018 Cost: $35:00 Who: Open to middle school students Where: The Skate Zone, Crofton MD When: January 9, 2019 Cost: $35:00 Who: Open to all students Where: The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, Bowie MD When: February 12, 2019 Cost: $20:00

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We are in the 2018-2019 basketball season at CMIT South Middle and High School. We need help with concessions and ticket sales for the season. Please sign-up if you are able to support the team and volunteer your time : CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAMES: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948AFAE2EA3FA7-cmit5 CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER FOR HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAMES: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948AFAE2EA3FA7-cmit6 The dates and times are subject to change.

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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?

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.