In light of the Federal Government shutdown and understandable hardship this may pose to some of our families, Prince Georges County Public Schools (PGCPS) has provided guidance regarding lunch for scholars whose families are affected. Families impacted by the shutdown may be temporarily eligible for Free and Reduced -Priced Meals. If you would like consideration for this program, please click on the link below to apply. Your application will be processed promptly. Families should be assured that their scholars will not be denied a meal due to inability to pay. https://www.pgcps.org/page.aspx?Pageid=234147&id=235880

Lara Asafa, Principal

Hello ALL!!! We have approximately 1 week until the STEM fair and are always in need of judges. If you could spare even just half a day or even a full day and want to have fun instead.... here is the place to do it! Besides you get fed! What's not to love? Free food and you don't have to work :) If you know anyone who would like to sign up, please do so by clicking on the link. A background check is NOT needed; however, you must be 21 years of age or older. It's going to be a great STEM fair! https://goo.gl/forms/kTJUjR86XJAMxfO53

Miss Brown

This is to advise that all Prince Georges County Public School has cancelled all weekend activities starting at noon on Saturday, January 12, 2019. This cancellation is due to inclement weather. As a result, Saturday Academy will not hold on Saturday, January 12, 2019.

Georgia Jones, Testing Coordinator

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/

CMIT South

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.

CMIT South MS/HS

STUDENT SUBMISSION DEADLINE is JANUARY 25, 2019! Submit POSTERS and HARD COPY of ESSAYS to: Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation c/o CLF PR Office 6151 Chevy Chase Dr. Laurel, MD 20707 Polished student essay files can be emailed to CLFPR@CLFMD.org We encourage all students K-12 to work with their TEACHERS, especially polishing drafts with your English teachers, asking History questions, Artistic insight, and all STEM departments to develop the most polished essays and/or posters celebrating this "student's choice" theme for Black History Month! Please complete entry by close of Business Day on Jan. 25th! Files can be sent to CLFPR@CLFMD.ORG. FINALISTS and WINNERS....TBA. ALL CLF K-12 STUDENTS that submit by the deadline are eligible for competition, including prizes and finalists and their parents will be invited to BHM Month Award Reception scheduled in FEB 2019.

Community Partnerships

Hello CMIT South Family, We are ready for the Middle Atlantic Fundraiser MEGA Party for those students who sold 7+ items. It will be held at the school from 1:15PM to 2:45PM in the CMIT-SOUTH gym. If you are a parent of a winner, please feel free to sign-up to volunteer on Monday, January 14th. Thank you!

CMIT-South- PTO (MS/HS)

Hello CMIT South Family, Happy New Year! We need help throughout the day at CMIT South Middle and High School and we are looking for a few volunteers. If you are able to volunteer during school hours, please sign-up. There is always something that needs to be done. You can take the Volunteer training on-site. Please sign-up today ! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948AFAE2EA3FA7-volunteers Thank you in advance for your support.

CMIT-South- PTO (MS/HS)

Hello Parents and Scholars, We are now into our second box top collection, we have an individual collection contest. The Scholar with the most box tops from each grade level will receive a gift card, (must turn in at least 100 box tops). Ask friends, family, neighbors etc. to help our school. Also, Parents please remember you can download the box top app from your play store. When you purchase anything with box tops, you can scan the receipt and the school will get credit. Any questions you can email Michelle Marshall at jabos@live.com. Thank you Box Top Committee

CMIT-South- PTO (MS/HS)

The application for the 2019 summer session of our high school internship program called the ASPIRE program is now open. The application will be open until February 15th. There is no advantage to applying early. Students who will be juniors or seniors in high school next year are invited to apply. Students who are graduating this spring are not eligible. Please visit www.jhuapl.edu/stem/students/aspire for more information about the program, eligibility, instructions on applying , and to find the link to the application. Do you want to learn more about the ASPIRE program, have questions about the application or how to optimize your application for acceptance? Please attend the information sessions which will provide information for both the summer session and the school year session for next year. ASPIRE Information Sessions (both will cover the same material) · Thursday, 1/17, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parson’s Auditorium in Building 1 at the Johns Hopkins University - Applied Physics Lab, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD 20723 Here is a link to directions: https://www.jhuapl.edu/About/CampusMaps The program will run about an hour depending on the number of questions. No registration is required. OR · Monday, 1/28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parson’s Auditorium in Building 1 at the Johns Hopkins University - Applied Physics Lab, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD 20723 Here is a link to directions: https://www.jhuapl.edu/About/CampusMaps The program will run about an hour depending on the number of questions. No registration is required. Questions about the application and program can be directed to aspire@jhuapl.edu. Thank you for your interest in the STEM programs of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab.

Colleen D’Agrosa, K12 Internship Program Specialist (240) 228-STEM

PGCPS Students will be released two-hours early on Monday January 28, 2019. Please make arrangement to have students picked up. All students will be dismissed by 12:54pm. Please have students picked up by 1:10pm. On two hour dismissal days, students enrolled in after school Enrichment will be dismissed two-hour early as well. Last pick up will be by 4:00pm. Please plan accordingly.

CMIT South

Please come and have fun with us at CMIT South on January 18, 2019. We will listen to some music, eat concessions and watch Small Foot!!! Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie will run from 7:00pm - 8:45pm. All students who are not picked up by 9:00 pm will become a part of the clean-up crew. We look forward to seeing you there! Pre-sales will be open to both middle and high school students during lunch. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Parents can volunteer at: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B0B4AA9AD2BABFD0-cmit1

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Ms. Graves

The planning is in full gear for the 8th grade scholars' end of the year celebration and promotion ceremony. The next meeting will take place on Monday, January 14th, 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 Saturday, Janary 12, 2019. 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 14th 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

CMIT South PTO (MS/HS)

We invite you to attend our CMIT South General PTO Meeting on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM . Parent University will be offered. We will offer 2 classes - Financial Management and Stress Management for Parents and Children. Sign-up will begin next Friday, January 18, 2019. See you there!

CMIT South PTO

We started this week the script for the acting-performance about a situation in a restaurant. Next week we will go to the auditorium for the final version of the performance. Utensils and clothes for the performance must be in the locker until we will go to use it in the auditorium. Unit 4 Test will be open Monday and I am going to explain it one time in my classroom. All students are expected to complete it by January 18, 2019. 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

Get your pictures in this year's middle school yearbook! We would like to invite all parents, guardians, family members, and students to submit photos for this year's middle school yearbook. If you have great photos of middle school events or of you and your friends just having fun, we would like to see them! Our photographers can't be everywhere this year, so help us get as many photos as possible to create a terrific book everyone will want to have. The more pictures we have, the better chance of seeing yourself and your friends in the yearbook! We want photos of sporting events, school events (Hispanic Heritage, Talent Show, school dances, Black History Celebration, etc.), and casual group photos too (you can keep the selfies though!). We have two ways to submit photos this year and they can be submitted from now until the end of April, so upload after each event you attend throughout the year. See below and the attachments for instructions on how to use either site. Option 1: ReplayIt Site On this site, you can upload any school-related photos off your phone or Facebook to a school-wide photo sharing site. This allows any member of the school community to see pictures of all the things happening at school this year. Directions for setting up a ReplayIt account are attached below. Option 2: Private Upload If you'd rather not share your photos to the entire school community site, you can upload them strictly for yearbook use. Here is how you can submit photos privately: • Go to: https://images.memoryebooks.com/login • If it does not automatically log you into the site, enter username: 411443695 • Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload. • Enter information about the photo and provide contact information in case the staff needs additional information. • Click "Save Details". It's that easy..submit your photos today! Remember, the last day to submit photos is April 22nd, but don't wait...do it today and keep submitting as the year goes!! **(We will review all photos and determine final yearbook content. We cannot guarantee that all submissions can be used in the book.)

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Miss Sears and the Yearbook Club

Are you working to achieve a higher grade? Did you miss the 3.0 mark this past quarter? Come to the Saturday Academy at CMIT South Middle and High School and work on Math and Reading. There are teachers available to review specific topics and questions with you on various areas in both subjects. There is no cost to you for attending. Sessions available from 9:00AM - 11:00AM and 11:00AM - 1:00PM Hope you can make it this Saturday! Thanks,

CMIT-South- PTO ( MS/HS)

Attached you will find updated information concerning SAT's for 11th graders.

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Georgia Jones, Testing Coordinator

Please read the attachment concerning PSAT.

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Georgia Jones, Testing Coordinator

Who: Open to all students Where: The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, Bowie MD When: February 12, 2019 Cost: $20:00

CMIT South

Hello CMIT South Family!!! As we prepare to receive our first major snow of this winter season, the high school math department would like to remind all students that take HIGH SCHOOL MATH COURSES (Algebra 1 and up) that you WILL have work during snow days. Please be sure to check edmodo on snow days for any work that you need to complete. We want to make sure that we use our time wisely and are ready to surpass the minimum standards on all of the upcoming major assessments!!

Ms. Graves

Class of 2020!!! Don't forget that your academic challenge fundraisers are due January 14, 2019!!! Please use this time to work hard and surpass the minimums!!! You can do it! Funds can be turned in to Jasmine Browner or turned in to the box in Ms. Graves's room, in a sealed envelope.

Ms. Graves

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

CMIT-South- PTO (MS/ HS)

Umoja Girls first session of the year was January 3, 2018. Our topic was the "FEAR Facture." Umoja Girls were led by our school SLP (Speech-Language Pathologist ) Ms. Nash. Ms. Nash led the Umoja Girls to identify and discuss their FEARS and how we can and must overcome our fears to make a better "SELF" Once they have identified them then we can move on and attack their fears. The girls participated in an activity divided into three groups: One group was blindfold, one group guided and one brought about distractions during the guidance of those blindfolded. Each group switch roles. Once each girl had the opportunity to go through the role they discussed FEAR. What is your definition of FEAR? What are your FEARS and Why? How can FEAR hinder and help us? How do we overcome our FEARS ? The girls enjoyed this activity and were very engaged and willing to share their fears. Thank you, Ms. Nash, you ROCK! On January 10th Umoja Girls will Paint the vision and make it plain by creating their Vision Boards!

Mrs. Dabney UMOJA Sponsor Resource Teacher 9th Grade

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.