Held on the first Saturday in May, this will be the 3rd Annual MakerFEST, CLF's yearly STEAM Festival celebrating our community's inner genius! CLF schools are now eight programs and six institutions across the State of Maryland serving over 3,200 students K-12! MakerFEST invites these students to participate with staff, parents and our wider CLF STEM community partners to feel encouraged to exhibit and enjoy all the day's inventions, artwork, personal projects, experiments, robots, wild creations, noble attempts, fine solutions to typical problems, and makers making so much more! CLF will also have volunteer opportunities available for anyone who wants to help build the best MakerFEST ever! To register for an exhibition space visit https://www.clfadvancedstudies.org/makerfest For volunteer opportunities visit https://goo.gl/forms/y1qs5zfo8OPOuRo92 This year, the first Saturday in May happens to coincide with May 4th, often celebrated by fans of the widely popular Star Wars franchise. We fundamentally feel obligated since astronomy, space exploration fit all too well into the MakerFEST concept, so Community Partnerships is also encouraging all exhibitors to share their project progress with @CLF_CLF on twitter or @ChesapeakeLighthouseFoundation on Facebook with the hashtag #MayTheFourthBuildWithYou. Until next update, May The Fourth Be With You!

CLF Community Partnerships

On behalf of the honoree who earned the Honor award for their academic achievement for the third quarter, CMIT South MS/HS will like to thank all family members and well wishers who joined in making the Third 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 more success this school year and beyond.

Lara Asafa, Principal

CMIT South MS/HS testing season for school year 2019 is well under way. MCAP Testing continues after Spring Break. Students have concluded he MCAP English tests this week. Next week, students begin their the Math MCAP Assessments. Please refer to the schedule below to ensure that your scholar is present at school on their assigned testing days and ready to do their best. Thank you as always for you support. 6th Grade Testing Dates - April 29, May 6 and 13 for all Math Units 7th Grade Testing Dates - April 30, May 7 and 14 for all Math Units 8th Grade Testing Dates - May 1, 8 and 15 for all Math Units High School Testing Dates - May 2, 9 and 16 for all Math Units

CMIT South Testing

Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (CLF) Board Meetings - held in Laurel MD on CMIT North Campus May 2nd, 2019 - 7:00PM June 20, 2019 - 7:00PM

CMIT-South- PTO (MS/HS)

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Our CMIT South High School's newly established track team had it's 1st official track meet at the Wildcat Invitational on April 10th. Under the direction of Coach Cooke, both the boys and girls placed in the top 5 in all events! Please click on the attachment for stats.

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This school year, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) closed two days for inclement weather (January 14 and February 20) and used 11 early dismissal/delayed opening days. The last day of school for students will be Friday, June 14. Students will be dismissed two-hours early. For more information, visit www.pgcps.org/school-calendar-process.

PGCPS

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

Hello CMIT SOUTH Family, The last CMIT South PTO General Meeting will be held at the CMIT South Campus - Middle/ High School Cafeteria May 16, 2019 - 6:00PM - 8:00PM We have a full agenda starting with: - Special Guest Speaker - Earl Johnson M.Ed. - College Access Advisor, University of Maryland Topics to be discussed: * FAFSA * Choosing The Best College To Attend * Scholarships * In State Verses Out Of State Schools * SAT and ACT Test Scores * Career Schools * Common Mistakes Most High School Students Make Concerning Life After 12th Grade * College Admissions!!! What To Look Out For!!! - Elections will take place for 2019-2020 CMIT South PTO Board Members - All positions are open for nominations - Committee Updates We hope you can join us for this last meeting of the year. All PTO members are encouraged to attend. Thank you,

CMIT-South- PTO (MS/HS)

The CMIT South Uniform Store, All American Wear, Inc. located at 5001-B Forbes Boulevard, Lanham, MD will be closed for renovations starting on April 27, 2019 - May 31, 2019. If you need uniforms to end the school year, please feel free to stop pass the Parent Room to pick up gently used items at a nominal fee. All American Wear will continue to honor the attached coupons through August 3, 2019 $10.00 off - Any order over $100.00* $30.00 off - Any order over $200.00* $50.00 off- Any order over $325.00* $70.00 off - Any order over $425.00* *Coupon must be presented at the time of purchase Products Offered Year-Round Include: Shorts|Slacks| Skorts |Skirts|Jumpers| Polos |Socks|Belts|Shoes|Oxfords|Blazers|Tights|Accessories|Outerwear and Tee Shirts

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What is this AI @ APL| a STEM Summer Experience? AI@APL| a STEM Summer Experience is a program that APL is piloting for this summer. It is a new, innovative STEM experience designed for middle school youth (12-14) who want to explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a fun and engaging environment. During this week-long experience, full of hangouts and learning opportunities with STEM professionals, participants will have a unique hands-on opportunity to create solutions to a real world problem and work in teams to conduct STEM investigations. Come and work with AI like the pros do! Where and When is AI@APL| a STEM Summer Experience? This enrichment program will be held APL’s Intelligent Systems Center located at 7701 Montpelier Road, Laurel MD 20723. The fee for participating in this program is $149 (Financial scholarships available) July 29th – August 2nd 9:00a.m. – 3:30p.m. Drop off begins at 8:30am, and students MUST be picked up no later than 3:45p.m. each day. Who Can Apply to AI@APL| a STEM Summer Experience? AI@APL| a STEM Summer Experience is open for applications from 12-14 year olds (must be 12 by July 28th 2019). US Citizenship is required because APL is a secured facility. This experience is great for kids who are just getting interested in STEM or have never done anything STEM related before. No prior experience necessary! Application Logistics The application period begins on April 8th and ends at 11:59PM on April 26th 2019. This is a pilot program and only 24 seats are available. Students will be selected based on their student essay and exposure to STEM. Applicants will be notified of their selection status the first week of May. Applicants selected for participation will be required to pay the enrollment fee of $149 by May 17th. Students will learn how to apply artificial intelligence to solve real world problems by working with APL pros! https://jhuapl.classe365.com/form/view/ai_apl

Johns Hopkins APL

Attached is some information about the second annual Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Program in the Washington Metropolitan Region. This program will help each student develop an entrepreneurial mindset and apply design-thinking principles to science, technology, engineering, and math. Students will get hands-on, immersive learning of design thinking, 3-D printing, augmented and virtual reality, and social entrepreneurship.

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Ms. Amos
Professional School Counselor

For over 25 years, the Prince George’s County Bar Association (PGCBA) has sponsored the Law Links Summer Internship Program. The Law Links Program provides select Prince George’s County Public School students with summer employment opportunities in law firms and law-related agencies. Students have the opportunity to learn about the professional world, the legal system, and law office operations. The Program offers students personal interaction through their work experience, law-related activities, and the Law and Leadership Institute. The Law Links Program seeks to assist the students in reaching their post-high school goals, to encourage higher education as part of those goals, and to encourage other professional organizations to adopt similar programs in the ensuing years. This is a paid summer internship for students entering the 11th and 12th grade. The application deadline has been extended and students may apply through May 6, 2019. Application form and directions for submission is attached.

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Ms. Niya R. Pearson Law Clerk to the Honorable Sheila R. Tillerson Adams

Don't miss this spring's most exciting chance to gain a STEM education at STEM Expo 2019! Held in National Harbor on May 5 from noon to 4 p.m., kids from grades 5 to 12 have a totally free chance to learn skills that will shape their futures. Registrations are going fast. Do not miss the opportunity to experience: hands-on demonstrations. interactive workshops. career information. networking opportunities. Discounted parking is being offered, plus easy access from Union Station and Anacostia station via free buses. Register today through this link: https://stem2019.completereg.com/index.aspx

Navy League

The CMIT SOUTH PTO Community is preparing to celebrate our school staff for Middle and High School. Next week, please look out for an email with additional details about how you may contribute. You may also email Tammeca Riley, PTO Middle School Representative at tammeca.riley@gmail.com. Thanks for graciously supporting those who support our scholars!

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Class of 2020 News ~ Upcoming Events April 29, 2019 - Junior t-shirt sales have been extended to Monday, April 29th. If you ordered and did not pay, you can pay via CashApp $cmitsclassof2020 or turn in money to Ms. Graves. To place an order, please complete the order form posted on Edmodo or Remind. April 30, 2019 - Class of 2020 Academic Challenge fundraiser has been extended. Money and assignments must be complete by April 30th May 1, 2019 - Parent/Student Class Meeting from 6:15pm-7:30pm in Auditorium May 1, 2019 - 3rd Senior Package Payment Due (Payments in person will be accepted at the Class Meeting ONLY. All other payments can be made via CashApp $cmitsclassof2020. May 21, 2019 - Lifetouch/Prestige Senior Pictures Information Session/Meeting during 6th and 7th period May 31 and June 1, 2019 - Senior Picture Days *Please be advised that appointment cards with preassigned appointments were mailed out by Lifetouch/Prestige Portraits. We are working to resolve this issues to allow you to pick your own time slot. If you wish to keep your assigned time, please email cmitsclassof2020@gmail.com Donations Needed!!! We are asking parents, family and friends to donate snacks of individually wrapped chips, cookies, honey buns and juices (Capri Sun, Huggies, etc.). All donations can be turned into Ms. Graves. Thanks, Class of 2020 Graduation Committee

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Monday, April 29th - Promotion Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 30th - Last day to make payments on 8th Grade Packages. After this date, individual tickets will be sold. Monday, May 6th - Class of 2023 Conference Call Meeting - 7 pm - Call information will follow June 1st - 8th Grade BBQ Block Party/Yearbook Signing - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - CMIT South Parking Lot * Volunteers and a large size grill needed June 10th - 8th Grade Movie and Dinner - 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM * After school parent volunteers needed (4) * Volunteers needed for serving Dinner (5) June 13th - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony - Oxon Hill High School - 6:00PM - 8:00PM

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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! Thank you

CMIT-South- PTO ( MS/HS)

Umoja middle school and high school mentoring clubs were fortunate to have Lt. Crystal Savage share her profession as one of the 17 African American female State Troopers in the state of Maryland. This is an accomplishment and Girl Power at it's best! Lt. Crystal Savage is responsible for the entire Barrack located in Forestville Maryland off Pennsylvania Ave, yes she is the boss. Lt. Crystal is a New Jersey native. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter. Lt. Savage shared with UMOJA her journey and how she decided to major in Criminal Justice. She shared that "the truth" has always been important to her and that is why she decided to serve in the Criminal Justice field. She shared the importance of analytical thinking in her day to day duties. She shared her challenges in being an African American female in a male-dominated field and what she has done to overcome the challenges to succeed in spite of this prejudice. The girls had great questions and were very engaged. We may have some future State Troopers here at CMIT South. I am proud to announce that after Lt. Savage shared with UMOJA she was promoted to Captain!! She will transfer to Headquarters in Pikesville Maryland and be the BOSS! GIRL POWER at it's best! Thank you Lt. Savage for taking time out of your busy day to share with UMOJA!

Mrs. Dabney UMOJA Sponsor Resource Teacher 9th Grade

Who: Open to all High School students Where: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center When: May 1, 2019 Cost: $12:00 Who: Open to all Middle School students Where: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center When: May 3, 2019 Cost: $12:00 Who: Open to all Middle School students Where: Smithsonian American Art Museum When: May 17, 2019 Cost: $12:00 Who: Open to all students Where: Kings Dominion (tentative) When: June 12, 2019 Cost: $65:00

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Hello! At this point, all students have been made aware of a trip that is occurring in June of 2020 to Florida. We will be holding an information session on WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 at 6pm SHARP in the cafeteria. If you are interested please attend. Attached is the flyer with a video hyperlinked. The students seemed really interested in the trip. They brought home an invitation. Please have a look at this invitation. Hope to see you all there!!!

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Miss Brown

High School yearbooks are on sale until May 1st! Each yearbook costs $20. (Personalized yearbooks cost $25.) Orders will be taken online ONLY (see the steps below for directions) ***The absolute last day to order and guarantee yourself a yearbook is May 1, 2019.*** Here's how to order: Step 1: Visit http://www.memorybook.com/online-pay/parent-pay/ Step 2: Enter school code 177544 then click "Go to your school account log in" Step 3: Click on the link below your school name Step 4: Register as a "new user" Step 5: Buy a standard yearbook for $20.00 or a personalized yearbook for $25.00 Please note: You will have to add your student by clicking the purple plus sign and entering the name and grade of your student. You can add more than one student if you have more than one student in the high school that would like a yearbook.

Patricia Cameron pcameron@cmitsouth.org

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.