CMIT South MS/HS is blessed with dedicated educators who should be celebrated daily. This year, our educators were treated everyday by our entire community. We appreciate our parent organization - Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation and Parent-Teacher Organization for the shower of pampering all week. Thank you so much.

Lara Asafa, Principal

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,

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On Saturday June 1, 2019, all newly enrolled incoming 6th grade students and their families will be at CMIT South MS/HS for new families orientation. CMIT South family is excited as the family continues to grow. New students will be taking assessments while their parents will participate in a series of information sessions. For this event to be a success, CMIT South is excited to have students and parent volunteers helping. CMIT South will be looking for volunteers to present and help our guest on this day. Please use this link to signup. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4caba82ba6fc1-newfamily Looking forward to a successful day.

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Delta Academy - Middle School Age (6-8th graders) G.E.M.S. - High School Age (9th-12th grader) This school year has been full of activities carefully planned with the student’s interest and needs in mind: -- October, 2018 - Kick-Off with the parent/student orientation and partnering with their Physical and Mental Health committee- Students participated in healthy cooking demonstrations and discussed the dangers of smoking and vaping. -- November, 2018 - Delta Academy Participants received a STEM lesson on polymers and made slime! While the GEMS participated in a College Workshop. -- December, 2018- Everyone participated in Community Service projects. Because community service is what we do! -- January, 2019 - ‘Take Care of Me’ session and Financial Awareness Workshop -- February 2019 - Cultural and Arts Field Trip & Aviation Career Education Day -- March, 2019 - The FWAC chapter held their 10th annual Youth Summit. Both GEMS and Delta Academy Participated. Topics covered during the summit included healthy relationships, Black Lives Matter, Entrepreneurship and college & career planning. -- April, 2019 - The GEMS took a trip to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. CMIT South MS/HS express sincere appreciations for the support provided to the young ladies this year. We look forward to more productive partnerships such as this in the future.

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Hello CMIT Parents and Guardians, This year CMIT-South MS/HS will be hosting our Career Day on Tuesday, June 11th from 9:00am to 2:30pm. If you would like to come and present to our scholars on this day, please fill out the form by following the link below. Also, please send the link to any other friend or family member that may be interested in presenting their career/job to our students. We welcome presenters to come for a full day, half day, or any window of time they are able to attend. As always, thank you for helping us provide as many opportunities as possible for our scholars. https://forms.gle/J26SuWFMEjvScdP7A

Ms. Amos Professional School Counselor

Please be present for the upcoming PTO Elections that will take place on May 16th. The future of the PTO is counting on you to either run for a position or vote for the right candidate . Please be prepared to do your part. Every Vote Counts. See you on May 16th at 6:00pm in the CMIT South Cafeteria

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On behalf of the CMIT South PTO we would like to wish all Mothers, Aunts, Grandmothers, and Single Parents a wonderful Mother's Day! Enjoy and relax!

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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,

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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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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: Botanical Garden/Air and Space Museum When: June 10, 2019 Cost: $23:00 (additional charges may apply for specific exhibits of interest) Who: Open to all students Where: Kings Dominion When: June 12, 2019 Cost: $65:00

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Join Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Rice University and the University of Chicago to learn about exceptional college opportunities and finding your perfect fit! Admission counselors will discuss: Academics The admissions process at selective schools Financial aid Campus life For more information about dates, locations and registration, please visit exploringeducationalexcellence.org

Exploring Education Excellence

Come out and support our 2nd Annual CMIT South Fashion Show on Friday, May 17th from 6 to 8 pm. Tickets will be on sale next week during lunch for $5 and at the door the night of the show. Food and drinks will be for sale before the show, during intermission, and after the show. We will also have vendors at the show selling jewelry and other accessories. Sponsored by the Class of 2021

Patricia Cameron pcameron@cmitsouth.org

*Change of date, Class of 2023 Conference Call Meeting will be held, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 7 pm. Call information will be sent. *Monday, May 6, 2019 - 8th Grade Dance Tickets on Sell during 8th grade lunch. Cost is $45.00 * Massanutten Trip Room block ends Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Due to low participation- CANCELLED! *Friday, May 10, 2019 - We are collecting before and after pictures of your scholar. Please send a baby picture and a current picture to samorton2004@msn.com. Pictures are Due. Jpeg and pdf files accepted only. *Saturday, June 1, 2019 - 8th Grade BBQ Block Party/Yearbook Signing - CMIT South Parking Lot 2pm to 5pm. (Ticket Required) If you purchased package #1 or #2, your ticket is included. Volunteers needed. *Friday, June 7, 2019 - 8th Grade Dance at PG Ballroom, Landover, MD - 7 pm to 11 pm. *Sunday, June 9, 2019 - Parent Sponsored Trip to Skate Zone - 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. *Monday, June 10, 2019 - Dinner and Movie Night - 3:30 pm to 7 pm - CMIT South (Ticket Required) If you purchased package #1 or #2, your ticket is included. *Thursday, June 13, 2019 - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony - Oxon Hill High School, Oxon Hill Maryland. Scholars should be there by 4:30 p.m. Ceremony begins at 6:00 pm. 4 Tickets Per Family.

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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.

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PLEASE CLAIM YOUR LOST ITEMS by May 24th. We will have the bins available at the PTO meeting and they are located near the school gym. ALL LOST ITEMS MUST BE CLAIMED BY MAY 24, 2019

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Parents, This is your final reminder for tonight’s deadline to register for the Florida STEM trip! Please sign up before midnight tonight to secure a spot on the trip. -Sign up online at www.worldstrides.com/signup or with customer service at 1-800-468-5899.  Customer service is open until 7pm tonight.  I would suggest registering online, if you can.  If you will be calling customer service to register, it would be best to call in the morning/early afternoon.  They get extremely busy on Friday evenings.  -Use Trip ID 176027 when registering. -Payment plans and financial assistance are all available.  You can register for a payment plan or get a quote for financial assistance with customer service. -Use the promo code WS2020TRIP when registering to secure our early bird discounted rate. -It is only $49 due at the time of registration. -You can register after today's deadline but prices will increase. If you have already registered, don’t forget to apply your promo code, ask about our payment plans, or get a quote for financial assistance! Please let me know if I can help in any way today.  We look forward to seeing you all in Florida! If you have any questions please email alexandrat@worldstrides.org.  She is the liaison for CMIT South. Trip Dates: June 21-25, 2020.

Miss Brown

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.