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

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

As school opening draws close, please plan to visit the uniform company for your scholars' uniform needs. Please reference the uniform policy via the attachment prior to acquiring uniforms to ensure compliance with the uniform policy. All American Wear, Inc. 5001-B Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706 (301) 459-5000 Business hours are M-F 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM Sunday Closed

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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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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.

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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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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. 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

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.