It has been a very busy first week at CMIT South MS/HS. We welcomed 6th grade scholars on 08/30/2019 while everyone else joined on 09/03/2019. Since then, students have continued to be placed in classes as their needs dictates and they have participated in grade level assemblies. Some have received their lockers as well. In the classroom, baseline data is being gathered in the form of assessment to see where students are for the purposes of directing instruction and interventions appropriately. In some classes, instruction has already began. Overall, we are off to a great start. School year 2020 is shaping up to be one full of learning and growing already. We look forward to a productive year. Please continue to stay engaged and active throughout the year. Help to support your scholar's learning at home. Speak to them about their day, download the Edmodo app on your phone and follow classroom activities, additionally be sure that you have Schoolmax login. In partnership, the scholars will have a successful school year.

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Please mark your calendars for SY20 Back to School Nights. Hope to see you all next week. 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.

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CMIT South MS is excited to announce that it is that time to pick your elective for the school year. Students will have an opportunity to submit three choices for their elective class. All efforts will be made to ensure that students are placed in one of their three choices. Please note that placement is on a first come first serve basis. In some instances, students in need of additional support in Math or English will be placed in those academic electives regardless of their top three elective selections. Likewise, some Electives have specific grade requirements. Elective selections will be due by Monday, September 9, 2019 at 12:30 pm. All middle school students are required to select an elective using the following link: https://forms.gle/iimZTRAyqKYZQRmY8 Students will click on the link above, type their first and last name, select NEXT, and pick their top three elective choices. Please refer to the attached list for elective descriptions. Only one submission is allowed per students. Students must use their legal names for their choices to be considered.

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CMIT South fathers, uncles, grandfathers, and other significant male figures gathered to welcome all CMIT South MS/HS scholars to another school year. Scholars received a warm welcome as they arrived for the first day of school. CMIT South MS/HS is proud to partner with such distinguished parents. .

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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.

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The CMIT South MS/HS PTO will sponsor a "gently worn" uniform sale and will also be taking in new memberships and will be doing renewal memberships. WHEN: Tuesday, September 10th and Thursday, September 12th TIME: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm *Please keep in mind that these uniforms are donated and limited stock and sizes are available. Thank you, CMIT South MS/HS PTO

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Dear CLF Schools’ Communities of Volunteers, Philanthropists, Innovators, and Stakeholders! Every year, during the first weekend of November, our CLF community gathers to celebrate our collective culture. For 2019, Saturday, November 2nd, marks the official event date for our 7th Annual CLF CultureFest 2019! The location for this year’s CutureFest is our CMIT North High School: 14800 Switzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707! The event will kick off at NOON and closing ceremony will be held at 5:00 PM. Performers, vendors, volunteers, and CultureFEST fanatics can plan to come early to help set up. Join your CLF community for a fun-filled, STEMazing way to celebrate cultural diversity with: music, games, heritage-based foods, local MD vendors, live stage performances, and so much more! This event grows each year and is an extraordinary way for our CLF Community to NETWORK and FUNDRAISE, together. (think out of the box…there is no box…there is no box to think about; skies are our collective limit). "Let’s keep the momentum going for our non-profit schools, PTOs, SGAs, PACs, Foundation and community for generations to come! After all…When it comes to CultureFEST ideas, our CLF motto is:" "YES AND!" #CLFCultureFest All About CULTUREFEST: CultureFEST is a family-friendly festival event to celebrate our six STEAMazing schools & cultures without a competition component. We need you to choose not if but how you wish to support CultureFEST: student talent, come laugh, play games, come to learn about and celebrate diverse cultures! We truly hope you & your family will join us for community, unity, friendship, and fun at this year’s CultureFEST on Saturday, Nov. 2nd. As we gather ideas for CultureFEST, this annual cornucopia of culture requires your input, energy, and creativity in as many ways as you can imagine. Imagination is the power of creation so please join in the fun and help to shape the biggest CLF event of the year by signing up, today! Right now, we need volunteers for planning & performing. Sign up, TODAY! Visit the link below to fill out your survey! http://clfmd.org/culturefest-is-coming/ -- Warmest regards, Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation 6151 Chevy Chase Dr. Laurel, MD 20707 T. (301) 776.2300 E. clfpr@clfmd.org Website: CLFMD.ORG

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Here is an opportunity for students to get service learning hours by attending the Gabriel’s Lyric Therapeutic Services: Faith and Mental Health Imperative (Gabriel’s Lyric Therapeutic Services, LLC). Please see the attachments below to fill the out the form to attend the 4th Annual Faith and Mental Health Conference.

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MIT will be on the road this fall and coming to a location near you. Sessions are free and open to anyone who would like to attend. They last roughly 60–90 minutes with a Q&A period where you can ask any questions you may have. Please visit https://apply.mitadmissions.org/portal/mitvisitsyou to check for upcoming sessions in this area. Thank you.

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CMIT South MS/HS's Learning Management platform is Edmodo. All teachers are required to utilize this platform to communicate daily assignments, give quizzes, provide updates and alerts, etc. Parents will need to create an account to have access in order to stay connected and informed on their student's learning. Edmodo To create an account, you will need the parent code on the bottom left of your scholar's Edmodo home screen. Once joined, you can view all your scholar's activities, upcoming due dates, assignments, graded work, completed work and teacher comment. CMIT South MS/HS does not allow discussions among students on this platform. Parents and students are encouraged to communicate with the teachers via email. Edmodo app can also be downloaded on your phone. Please look for the Parent app. To Join go to www.edmodo.com-->signup-->I'm a parent-->create an account. Follow your child by entering the parent code you can find on their homepage.

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Prince George's County Public schools Administrative Policies addressing grading and reporting has been updated. Please take some time to review the attached policies for Middle and High School to ensure you are informed of what you need know about these polices.

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Starting August 29, 2019, MySchoolBucks will begin accepting online meal payments for Prince George's County Public Schools. If you have set up automatic scheduled/recurring payments, these will resume on or after August 29, 2019. To make a payment, log in to MySchoolBucks. You will need your scholar's information to register. Remaining balances on meal account for the previous school year will be rolled over to students account for the new school year. If you have any questions or need assistance, they can be reached via email at support@myschoolbucks.com or you can reach us by telephone at 855-832-5226.

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Welcome back Seniors!!! This will be an exciting year for you. Stay informed. We will be communicating with parents and students via Remind and Edmodo. Please make sure that both parents and students are signed up for the class Remind. Instructions to sign up for Remind are attached. Students should also sign up for the class Edmodo. The Edmodo code is 643syu Upcoming Events September 9, 2019 - Senior Make-Up Pictures. If you have not taken Senior pictures, the 9th is the LAST DAY to take them. Your appointment time is on the appointment card sent to you by Prestige. If you did not receive an appointment and need to take pictures, please email cmitsclassof2020@gmail.com today! September 11, 2019 - 2nd Senior Trip Payment Due. Payment must be at least $200 and you must return your signed forms that were emailed to your parent. September 25, 2019 - 4th Senior Package Payment Due (Payments in person will be accepted at the Class Meeting only. All other payments can be made via CashApp $cmitsclassof2020. FInal payments will be due December 18th. All senior packages which include your cap and gown for graduation must be ordered and paid for by December 18th. 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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According to the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene School Health Services Regulations, schools may not knowingly admit students without proper documentation of age appropriate immunity against vaccine preventable diseases (COMAR 10.06.04). State immunization requirements mandate that all students entering Grades 7 must have one dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis vaccine) and one dose of meningococcal vaccine. Please contact your health care provider to ensure that your child's immunization is up to date this summer to prevent their exclusion from school upon resumption come September 3, 2019. You can go to your primary care provider now to get your child immunized for the 2019/2020 school year. Other options include going to the local health department clinics, pharmacies, grocery stores and urgent care centers. Parents of students without insurance should reference attached resources for free immunization clinics. Please send all immunization records to nurse@cmitsouth.org. Hope to see you soon.

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All volunteers must complete the SafeSchools online safety training program that is designed to train contractors and volunteers on school-related safety issues. Volunteers who regularly support the school as field trip chaperones, mentors, interns, tutors and others must complete the below on-line training modules via the training portal - https://www.pgcps.org/required-training/ - Prince George’s County Child Abuse Mandatory Reporting - Prince George’s County Public Schools’ Student Safety Procedural Changes - Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Prevention Background Checks are still required and commercial background checks can no longer be utilized for field trips. All volunteers must undergo a fingerprint check - at least 15 business days in advance of volunteer activity and undergo a Child Protective Services (CPS) clearance - at least 15 business days in advance of volunteer activity. Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) has added two new processing locations. The sites will provide evening hours four days a week and Saturday hours from 8 a.m. to noon! For questions, call the PGCPS Background Unit at 301-952-7831. - Fingerprinting and Child Protective Services(CPS) Clearance $62.25 Hughes Barney Investigations 9315 Largo Drive West #100 Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-333-1728 Monday-Friday • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday • 5-7 p.m. (by appointment only) 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month • 8 a.m.-noon (by appointment only) http://hbinvestigations.com Sasscer Administration Building Background Unit 14201 School Lane Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 No appointment necessary, Monday-Friday • 8 a.m.- 4:45 p.m. (Summer hours Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-5:15 p.m.) Credit card, money order, cash and company checks accepted Please complete your training prior to the 1st week of September so it can be done and we can use your support in upcoming CMIT South programs. We need all the volunteers we can get to make this a great new school year! Thank you in advance and will look forward to a year of partnership.

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CMIT South follows PGCPS calendar. Parents are encouraged to register for text or email alerts for school closings and emergencies by filling out the online form on PGCPS website: https://www1.pgcps.org/communications/press.aspx?id=152446 Students and parents are asked not to schedule any vacations or trips to coincide with school days for the 2019-20 school year. Maryland state law requires that all students between the ages of 5-16 attend school regularly. Absences from and tardies to school is disruptive to the learning process. Studies have shown that students who attend school on a regular basis earn better grades and learn more than those who are frequently absent. Students will earn incentives for Perfect Attendance. Please note that last days for students and teachers are subject to change due to inclement weather make-up days and students may be required to attend school later than indicated. Please do not plan any family vacations until after June 15, 2020. Parents and students are asked to visit PGCPS website for 2019-20 calendar updates: http://go.activecalendar.com/pgcps/ The state of Maryland recognizes the following as lawful (excused) absences from school: -Death in the immediate family -Illness of the student -Quarantine -Court summons -Principal-approved activity -Mental or physical incapacity -Violent storms -Observance of a religious holiday -State of emergency

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Free or reduced-price meals are available to students based on household size and income (see chart through link). If income falls below the amount listed below for household size, then students living within the household may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Students are automatically eligible for free meals if the family receives assistance under the Food Supplement Program or Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) benefits. You can find the income guidelines and apply by clicking on this link - https://www1.pgcps.org/food-and-nutrition/cards/Apply-For-Free-or-Reduced-Price-Meals/ If your child usually participates in FARMS or you may qualify to participate, please complete the form online. Filling out the form will prevent a disruption of meal services. These forms are also used to determine additional funding for staff and school resources.

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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 purchased 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 South MS/HS 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 MS/HS 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.