On behalf of the entire staff of CMIT South MS/HS, I would like to wish our entire community a great summer. We have worked hard in every way, and we are all deserving of a break. Please stay plugged in by checking your emails occasionally throughout the summer. Take some time to rest and rejuvenate. We wish you all safe travels and hope to see you back in September. Please keep the following in mind as you prepare for the coming year: -- Review School Supply List -- Set some time aside for summer assignments -- Acquire compliant uniforms for school

Lara Asafa, Principal

A tradition at CMIT South MS/HS is for all middle school students to complete summer assignments in RELA, Math, Science and Technology. High school students complete summer assignment in English and Mathematics. Some assignments may not be in the folder but will be by week's end. Students are expected to begin their summer assignments by July 1, 2019. Some assignments have due dates during the months of July and August. All assignments are due on or before September 13, 2019. Teachers of these subjects are providing necessary directions for summer assignments during this last week in class. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions. Teacher will not be available during the summer break. Questions related to summer assignment during the summer break should be directed to testing@cmitsouth.org. Summer assignments constitute part of the assessment grades for first quarter of the new school year. Links to summer assignments are below. Please click on your next grade level and navigate to your current college if applicable. All writing assignments must be typed and not handwritten. Handwritten assignments will not be accepted. Students will receive submission guidelines upon return from summer break. Incoming 6th Grade https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Mak4s_Rq4mIO_0DozeCgSMQHoMP4n8N6?usp=sharing 7th Grade https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Velu_R-s0A_ydYtuwqFJ9_U5fylBqAQQ?usp=sharing 8th Grade https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1t4UHOui7hp-wsJD1dDkBVg0mEM1JMP12?usp=sharing 9th Grade https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12_YArIn9MUGpgpJgHW7V_SYHdPqcpQzJ?usp=sharing 10th Grade https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jt4SniRB1GRMqT4O51FSIUIa_2l28g4I?usp=sharing 11th/12th Grade https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ps0Wi2UxX3hz8SibxtE7WAfVKlMgEQgH?usp=sharing

CMIT South

School supply list for the 2019-20 school year is attached. Please note that teachers may require additional items or items more specific to their content throughout the school year.

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Please mark your calendars for SY20 Back to School Nights: Tuesday, September 10, 2019: 7th and 8th Grade Thursday, September 12, 2019: 6th and High School Schedule is from 4:00pm - 7:00 pm each night.

CMIT South MS/HS

On behalf of the 2018 -2019 CMIT SOUTH PTO Board, we wish you a wonderful , productive, safe and fun summer. We totally enjoyed the collaboration with all parents , teachers and students this past year. We have grown stronger as a CMIT South Community and we look forward to adding new members and new activities in the new school year. Thank you,

CMIT-South- PTO (MS/HS)

The elections were held on May 16, 2019 and a new PTO Board was selected. President - Cathyann Andrews Vice President - Alicia Hind Ward Volunteer Coordinator - Wendy Rodriguez Treasurer - Kim Freeland Recording Secretary - Aisha Clark Corresponding Secretary - Tanya DeLeon Middle School Representatives: Toisha Faraji April Johnson- Suggs Michelle Marshall High School Representatives: Sonia Brown Monique Gallaway Tammeca Riley

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Hello CMIT South Family, Please think about supporting CMIT South PTO. When you are shopping this summer and at back-to-school time, 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

On Tuesday June 11, 2019, Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation held its annual award ceremony recognizing all the stakeholder who have given above and beyond on a regular basis. We are very proud of our award winners. Thank you for all that you give.

CMIT South MS/HS

On Thursday June 13, 2019, 156 8th grade students and their families participated in a moving up ceremony organized by the 8th grade promotion parent committee. The beautiful event was attended by a guest speaker, Mr. Karaman, CEO Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation, Admin, staff and many many family members. We are proud of the class of 2023's accomplishments and we know the best is yet to come. Roar on Tigers!!!

CMIT South MS/HS

Below are reading books to used with the curriculum in the Reading classes next year, they are the same as this year's books. Please ensure your student have the books for the first quarter first day of school. Students in Honors Reading may need to acquire additional novels for the curriculum. The reading teachers will advise if any additional books are needed. Sixth Grade Quarter 1 - Hoot by Carl Hiaasen Quarter 2 - The Young Landlords by Walter Dean Myers Quarter 3 - Anything But Typical by Nora Raleigh Baskin Quarter 4 - Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit Seventh Grade Quarter 1 - Taking Sides by Gary Soto Quarter 2 - Let the Circle Be Unbroken by Mildred Taylor Quarter 3 - Tangerine by Edward Bloor Quarter 4 - Crater by Homer Hickam Eighth Grade Quarter 1 - A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass Quarter 2 - Ghost by Jason Reynolds Quarter 3 - Code Talker by Joseph Bruchac Quarter 4 - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

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Below are reading books to used with the curriculum in the English classes next school year. They are the same as those used this year. Please ensure your student have the books for the first quarter first day of school. Students in Honors English may need to acquire additional novels for the curriculum. The English teachers will advise if any additional books are needed. Ninth Grade To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros All American Boys by Jason Reynolds/Brendan Kiely Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens Tenth Grade Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka Lord of the Flies by William Golding Enrique’s Journey by Sonia Nazario Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe Eleventh Grade Sula by Toni Morrison The Awakening by Kate Chopin Native Son by Richard Wright

CMIT SOUTH HS

At this time, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Pitter, Middle School Counselor, the entire Middle School Body of Student and Educators Staff. Thank you for the privilege of allowing me to introduce and empowering the students with knowledge of the Character Education Program which I greatly appreciate the privilege of sharing information. Character Education falls under the umbrella of Life-Skills. For Life-Skills are "SKILLS" society expects you to know and govern yourself accordingly. Not only were the students introduced to the importance of Life-Skills/Character Education, they have been empowered on the following topics: Self-Esteem and Self-Improvement, Setting & Achieving Personal Goals, Decision Making (deciding things on their own), The 3 Cs of Effective Decision Making, Smoking Myths & Realities, Whose Using Drugs, Smoking and Your Body, Other Ways Smoking Can Hurt You, Smoking & Biofeedback, Immediate Effects of Cigarette Smoking, Why Smoking Makes Your Heart Beat Faster and How to Take Your Own Pulse, Alcohol Myths & Realities, Drinking Facts, Reasons Why Many People Do Not Drink , Getting A Grip On Reality, Marijuana Myths & Realities, Advertising, Common Advertising Techniques, Violence and the Media, What is Violence, Coping with Anxiety, How to Decrease Your Anxiety, Why Communication Skills Are Important, Looking At A Recent Misunderstanding, Communicating Clearly, Skills for Avoiding Misunderstandings and Applying Communication Skills, Social Skills, Getting Over Being Shy, Tips for Starting A Conversation, Assertiveness, How To Be More Assertive, Handling Difficult Situations, Refusal Techniques, Ways of Saying "NO", Ways of Saying No and Meaning It, Assertive Action Plans, Resolving Conflicts, and Changing You and Me To We. Again, I have enjoyed and appreciate the privilege of educating our young scholars, our future leaders of tomorrow, with knowledge that has and shall continue to impact their future. Sincerely, Dr. Sullivan-Williams (aka Dr. BB) Senior Certified Life-Skills/Character Education Instructor

Sincerely, Dr. Sullivan-Williams (aka Dr. BB) Senior Certified Life-Skills/Character Education Instructor

All PGCPS schools are operating on summer hours from July 1, 2019 until August 9, 2019. This means that CMIT SouthMS/HS will be opened as follows: July 1, 2019 until August 9, 2019 7:00am - 5:30pm - Monday through Thursday (we are closed Fridays) After August 9, 2019 7:30am - 3:00pm - Monday - Friday Thank you.

Front Desk

Families wishing to withdraw students during the summer break should note the following: -- There is a 24-hour notice required for student withdrawal -- Please send withdrawal requests to secretary@cmitsouth.org by filling out attached form -- Withdrawal request should include student name, reason for withdrawal and next school/county -- CMIT South MS/HS is opened for summer hours Monday - Thursday as published, we are not opened on Friday. It is important to advice the school of the decision to withdraw as soon as possible. Thank you.

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Open gyms start this Tuesday and Wednesday the 18th and 19th from 8-9am at CMIT South. Come in your workout clothes and gym shoes. Spandex and kneepads are not necessary for open gyms. We will end promptly at 9, so make sure you are picked up on time. Remember you must have your permission slip signed by a parent or guardian in order to participate. If you have not turned yours in, make sure to bring it with you Tuesday morning. If you plan to tryout in August, remember you must have your athletic physical paperwork completed and submitted. You can find all the necessary forms at https://app.formreleaf.com/organizations/cmit-south (create an account and click on athlete registration to access all the forms that you need to have completed) Follow @cmitsouthvb on Instagram for schedule updates throughout the summer.

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Coach Sears

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.