On behalf of the 417 honoree who earned the Honor award for their academic achievement for the second quarter, CMIT South MS/HS will like to thank all family members and well wishers who joined in making the Second Quarter Honor Roll event a success. We are very proud of the hard work of our students everyday and their well deserved honor. We look forward to see everyone for the third quarter and even more students.

Lara Asafa, Principal

Students in Mr. Olubo's Foundations of Technology class have been working on making their Ping Pong Paddles. Some are still works in progress but they are coming out quite nicely. Very proud of what the students are able to do...

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This Saturday, 02/16/2019, there will be no Saturday Academy. Due to the President Day Weekend, sessions will not hold. Saturday Academy will resume 02/23/2019. Have a wonderful Holiday.

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This posting is to remind all of CMIT South MS/HS dismissal procedure and ensure that our scholars' safety remains a primary concern for all. -- Scholars not participating in after school activities are expected to be picked up immediately following dismissal. Scholars should not be left unsupervised after dismissal beyond 3:15pm. This give 15 mins grace period for traffic issues and such. -- Advise all scholars to remain on CMIT South MS/HS property, do not encourage students to walk off the property. CMIT South MS/HS has no jurisdiction beyond its property cannot monitor students beyond the property. -- CMIT South MS/HS staff will notify parents/students of after school activity cancellations. In the event that such communications are not received on time, students may advise the enrichment staff of this so that adjustments can be made while they wait for the rides. CMIT South MS/HS will record late pickups on the PRS System. This data will be utilized for charges incurred monitoring students who are left by their parents past 3:15pm. Continuous and repeated incidences will attract for consequences.

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The Claire's Gourmet Popcorn Fundraiser information was distributed last Thursday to all Students. There are lots of incentives to win big for each class ! The more items sold , the more chances you can win! Utilize the on-line option to sell to family and friends that are out of town. Thank you in advance for supporting the CMIT South PTO!

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Class of 2020 News Senior Packages: The 2nd senior package payments are due! Please make payments via CashApp today. The cash tag is $cmitsclassof2020. Fundraiser: Students will sell chocolate candy bars after school as a fundraiser. Donations needed. Please sign up to donate below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4AA9AD2BABFD0-chocolate College Fair Opportunity: Alfred Street Baptist Church is hosting a free college fair at the Convention Center on February23rd. This event is free, however registration is required. See the link for additional information. http://www.alfredstreet.org/ministries/outreach-and-missions/hbcu-festival. Some colleges in attendance will offer on sight interviews and admission. Please use the attached form to request a copy of your transcript. Staff needs 10 days to fulfill your request. Don't delay!! Thanks, Class of 2020 Graduation Committee cmitsclassof2020@gmail.com

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Hello CMIT South Family, 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.

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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

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Krispy Kreme donuts are here at CMIT South for the month of February!! Friday Mornings (During Drop Offs): 8:15 am to 8:45 am Friday After School for students : 2:45 pm to 3:00 pm 1 dozen for $8.50 and 1 single donuts - $1.00 Just Added : Chocolate Glazed Donuts - $9.00 CASH ONLY! Thank you for supporting the Class of 2023

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“Ready, Set, Glow” 80s & 90s themed talent show We are so excited to announce the upcoming “Ready, Set, Glow” 80 & 90s themed talent show! Every grade (6-11) CMIT South student is invited to Audition for the Talent Show. Students may plan a one-person act or a group presentation. This will be a competitive event; separated into three categories (Drama, Music, and Dance). Some examples of appropriate activities are: gymnastics, athletic routines/ dance, magic acts, martial arts, stand-up comedy, singing, skits, or instrumental performance. Singers must bring their own music and must provide song lyrics at the time of the audition. Presentations should be no longer than 5 minutes, including set-up and take-down of any props. The Talent Show will take place in the auditorium on Friday, April 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m (Doors open at 6:30 pm). Please use this link to sign-up: https://goo.gl/forms/D4kuuR6a3OXgxUY23 Auditions will be judged on: • quality of performance (i.e. demonstration of skill or ability) • content - (Content MUST be appropriate for all ages.) • costumes - appropriate to a school setting All props, costumes, music, etc. must be present at the audition, and the act must be presented in full. It is each student’s responsibility to check the audition schedule and show up on time. If the act is longer than three minutes the judges will recommend shortening it. If you have any questions about entering the Talent Show, please contact CMIT South SGA at sga_hs@cmitsouth.org. AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD March 4-7, 2019 FROM 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. AND CALL BACKS WILL BE HELD MARCH 11-14 FROM 3:00 P.M to 4:00 P.M. DON’T MISS OUT!

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All CMIT South students, parents and family members 11 years old and up are invited to participate in this event! This event is a fundraiser for our first graduating Seniors...the Class of 2020! All proceeds will fund the graduation ceremony and prom. It will take place here at CMIT South and will be instructed by our very own high school Art Teacher, Mr Quinn! Enjoy art, music, refreshments and great time! "PAINT & CHILL" Saturday, March 16th 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tickets: $35 IMPORTANT NOTE: Parents MUST attend the event with their student(s). This is a family event and you must be present to supervise your student(s). Below is the link to purchase the PAINT & CHILL tickets. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cmit-south-paint-and-chill-sponsored-by-the-class-of-2020-tickets-56455329410 Thank you, CMIT South Class of 2020

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CMIT South High School SGA Presents “Ready, Set, Glow” 80s & 90s Themed Talent Show We are so excited to announce the upcoming “Ready, Set, Glow” 80 & 90s themed talent show! Every CMIT South student, 6th-11th grade is invited to audition for the Talent Show. Students may plan a one-person act or a group presentation. This will be a competitive event; separated into three categories (Drama, Music, and Dance). Some examples of appropriate activities are: gymnastics, athletic routine, dance routine, magic acts, martial arts, stand-up comedy, singing, skits or instrumental performance. Singers must bring their own music and must provide song lyrics at the time of the audition. Presentations should be no longer than 5 minutes, including set-up and take-down of any props. The Talent Show will take place in the auditorium on Friday, April 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m (Doors open at 6:30 pm). Please use this link to sign-up: https://goo.gl/forms/D4kuuR6a3OXgxUY23 Auditions will be judged on: • quality of performance (i.e. demonstration of skill or ability) • content - (Content MUST be appropriate for all ages.) • costumes - appropriate to a school setting All props, costumes, music, etc. must be present at the audition, and the act must be presented in full. It is each student’s responsibility to check the audition schedule and show up on time. If act is longer than three minutes the judges will recommend shortening it. If you have any questions about entering the Talent Show, please contact CMIT South SGA at sga_hs@cmitsouth.org. - AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD March 4-7, 2019 from 3:00 P.M to 4:00 P.M. - CALL BACKS WILL BE HELD MARCH 11-14 from 3:00 P.M to 4:00 P.M. DON’T MISS OUT! ________________________________________________________________ Thank you, SGA Image courtesy of Woodland Journalism

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If you are interested in traveling to Costa Rica, please attend the next meeting on Monday, February 25th at 6:00 PM. It will be located in the CMIT South Cafeteria.

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We met on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 and made a lot of progress. The Student Survey results show the winning selections: The Class of 2023 Class Slogan is : The Class of 2023: A Galaxy of Stars! The Class of 2023 Dance Theme is : Lights. Camera. Action !! The Dance will be held at the Prince George's Ballroom on Friday, June 7, 2019 7:00 PM- 11:00 PM ================================================================ We will send out a separate email by Monday, February 18, 2019 to discuss the Class of 2023 dues that includes the costs for the Dance, Promotional Gift Items, and 8th grade Activity Week. ================================================================ The next meeting will take place on Monday, March 11, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the CMIT South Cafeteria. A reminder will be sent out on Friday, March 8th. Please register as a CLASS of 2023 participant by using the link below by Friday, March 8, 2019. Click Here ====> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948AFAE2EA3FA7-cmit3 We are seeking input from parents and students to make sure this is a fun and memorable experience for all. Please register. For those who have already registered and are a part of a sub- committee, please meet prior to March 8th 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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If you missed the first round of fashion show tryouts, don't worry you still have an opportunity to audition! We will have a final audition on Wednesday, February 20th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. in the auditorium. Please bring high heels that are 3 inches or higher. Boys can wear any shoes except for black-soled shoes. We will post the names of those who made our callbacks on Friday, February 22nd. The middle school names will be on Ms. Berroa's door and the high school names will be on Ms. Cameron's door. Practices will be Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Our fashion show will take place on Friday, May 17th.

Patricia Cameron pcameron@cmitsouth.org

Dear CMIT South MS/HS Families: This is to advise of upcoming major assessments for students at CMIT South. Please continue to support your scholars as they are prepared for the challenges of these assessments. Thank you as always for your partnership. Accuplacer 10th/11th Grade – 02/26 SAT Day 11th Grade – 03/06 NWEA MAP-R Assessment - 05/20 Week MISA Science 8th Grade - TBD PARCC Assessment - April 8 to May 17 HSA MISA Administration - TBD HSA Government Administration - TBD

Testing Office

The Prince George’s County Government’s Youth@Work/Summer Youth Enrichment Program (SYEP) is a six-week, entry-level introduction to work in the County government, non-profit agencies, and the private sector for the youth of Prince George’s County. This countywide initiative offers youth enriching and constructive summer work experiences in various assignments throughout the County. Youth must be a resident of Prince George’s County and between the ages of 14 - 22 years old by July 1, 2019. There are two upcoming registration events. The first is this Saturday, February 16th (10AM-1PM) and next Saturday, February 23rd (1-4PM). Please see the attached flyers for more information. You can also apply online now until March 22nd at YouthAtWork.mypgc.us. Please call 301-883-6200 with any questions.

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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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Students have the opportunity to earn extra credit points in honor of Black History Month by creating a poster on an African American Scientist or Inventor. The project is due by February 20, 3 pm. No late submissions will be accepted. Please check the Edmodo post for specific details (rubric and graphic organizer).

Ms. Melchoir

If you are interested in traveling to Costa Rica, the meeting will take place in the CMIT South cafeteria Monday, February 25th at 6:00pm. Space on this tour will be limited. Please RSVP at https://rsvp.eftours.com/f9vuht6.

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All students participating in morning activities are only permitted to enter the building at the following times: 7:35 am - 7:45 am: ONLY Students who are already signed up for morning activities (clubs, SGA, tutoring, open gym, performances practices, etc.) 7:46 am - 8:20 am: If a student arrives after the designated time for a morning activity, students must wait outside with other students for the regular entry time. 8:20 am - 8:40 am: Students enter at side entrances. Doors close when the bell rings at 8:40 am. After 8:40 am: Students are considered late and must enter through the front entrance and sign in on the computer in the front office PLEASE NOTE : When there is a 2 hour delay due to inclemate weather, remember that club/activity sponsors are making their way to school in bad weather as well. Please do not assume that your students club/activity will still be held that morning. Please look out for communication from club/activity sponsors. CMIT South MS/HS Front Office

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The soccer club is a organization whose purpose is to develop individual and team soccer excellence in order to compete at the highest level each individual and team is capable. Club's, organized with the right intentions, can provide your participant with more than you or they know about; soccer training, reputation, resources, preparation for high school/college soccer, coaching education, parent education and much more. CMIT-South soccer club serves a greater purpose over that of an individual team or even the individual player. We want to empower our participants with the knowledge about soccer skills, tactics, strategies and its rules. This year we have an Indoor Soccer Club for Middle School and High School. School Indoor Soccer Club will be Wednesday and Thursday 7:35-8:20. For more information contact farroyo@cmitsouth.org

Coach Arroyo

Dear Family: Teen smoking has become an epidemic in our society. Children are starting to experiment with tobacco at younger ages than ever before. In order to combat this alarming trend, schools have begun to participate in smoking prevention programs. Your child has been studying smoking information in school. Today in class your scholar actually participated in experiments that demonstrated how smoking causes emphysema and what happens to the heart of a person who smokes. The class also saw what happens to the lungs if they smoke a cigarette. You might want to ask your child about these experiments. As a parent, you can begin now to help prevent your child from smoking in the future. Contact agencies such as the American Lung Association, the American Cancer Society and/or the American Heart Association to find out if they are offering any workshops for parents and children. Most importantly, children whose parents smoke are more likely to become smokers. If you smoke and have ever tried to quit, you can share this with your child. You might want to consider smoking only when your child is not around or leaving the room to smoke. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation and support. Sincerely, Dr. Sullivan-Willians Senior Certified Life-Skills/Character Education Educator Lesson Goals: To empower and familiarize students with the many different kinds of tobacco products and teach them the attitudes, norms and laws about smoking in this country are changing. Major Objectives: * Compare the different types of tobacco products. * Identify ways that smoking laws are changing. * Identify facts about the effects of smoking (short-term & long-term). * Discuss reasons people choose to smoke or not smoke. Vocabulary: * Nicotine * Side-stream smoke * Second hand smoke * Emphysema * Cancer Both the immediate and long term effects of smoking are harmful to a smoker's health and well-being.

Michael Pitter, School Counselor Chesapeake Math & IT Academy South 9822 Fallard CT. Upper Malboro, MD 20772 "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today...."- Malcolm X

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.