Saludos, Espero que todos se encuentren bien. El Departamento de Lenguaje de CMIT-South se siente muy agradecido del apoyo que recibimos de nuestros estudiantes, padres, el personal de CMIT, los miembros del Departamento de Español y en especial al PTO quienes nos ayudaron en todo momento. Aquí les compartimos algunas fotos de la actividad. Muchas Gracias. Greeting, I hope everyone is well. World Language Department of CMIT-South is very grateful for the support of our students, parent, CMIT Staff, the Spanish Department members, and specially to the PTO who help us in every moments. Everyone working hard to make these activities possible, so our department really appreciated it. Here we share some pictures about the activity. Thank very you.

World Language Department

Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) public charter schools will be accepting online applications for the 2019-2020 school year starting November 01, 2019 and ends January 31, 2020. All Prince George’s County families can apply to a public charter school, as there are no attendance boundaries assigned to charter schools. Interested families must complete the online application for each child they wish to enroll. Prospective public charter school families must ensure that the students has a PGCPS student ID to apply. If your student does not have a PGCPS ID, please visit your neighborhood school to get one. For more information on PGCPS Charter Lottery, click below. http://www1.pgcps.org/charters/

CMIT South MS/HS

CMIT South's PTO & Volunteers welcomed twenty two male role models for "Men Make a Difference Day!" It was uplifting and encouraging to have our Fathers, Stepfathers, Grandfathers, Uncles and Brothers celebrate "Men Make a Difference Day" with us!! Guests got together with Ms. Caple-Price and visited several different classrooms. They talked with our kids about Bullying and watched Anti-Bullying videos together. At the end of the event some of them went back to the conference room to discuss their experience with this activity. We would like to express our sincere thanks for your participation!!! For those who couldn't attend, we know you support and Make a Difference in many other ways. Our Male Role Models Rock!!!

CMIT-South- PTO (MS/HS)

Please join your PTO in our efforts to clean up and beautify our school, CMIT South MS/HS. Each spring and fall, Prince George’s County hosts a countywide community clean up program. The event supports initiative to make our community cleaner and greener by conducting individual community plantings and coordinating beautification activities throughout the County. “Growing Green with Pride” occurs on October 26, 2019 thanks to CMIT South MS/HS PTO. The community will come together to help make the grounds of CMIT South MS/HS beautiful. Students, especially those wishing to earn Service Learning (SSL) Hours are welcomed to support this initiative for their school. Participating students will be rewarded with service hours. Please click below to sign up. Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054FAAAA2FAAF94-growing

CMIT-South- PTO (MS/HS)

Dear CMIT South Families: As the weather changes and takes a turn to usher in chilly days, this is to remind all families of the need to ensure that students are dressed appropriately daily for the weather. - Students are encouraged to layer up and wear a coat to school - Students should begin wearing black full length sweat pant as opposed to shorts on PE days - Keep students in warm cars if you arrive early to school and park until the doors open - Pick students up on time in the afternoon to ensure students are not exposed to the elements

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On October 24, 2019, CMIT South MS/HS will be conducting a lockdown drill. The drill will occur sometime in the morning before 11:00am. If you are planning to come to the school this day, please plan accordingly. You may find the entrance door locked and front desk unresponsive if that is the time for lockdown drill. All persons present will be participating in the drill.

CMIT South Front Desk

Come dressed in your CMIT-South oxford and tie....and your smile! All students will have their pictures taken for the yearbook, even if you don't purchase a package. Order school pictures on mylifetouch.com before Picture Day Monday, November 4. Get a free Shutterfly gift with purchase. https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/pictureDayId/MJ019184Q0?utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_medium=email&utm_content=PDC&utm_campaign=PDC_Email_Families_3

CMIT-South- PTO (MS/HS)

Children & Parents won't want to miss this!! Keith's program goes beyond the bully/victim/bystander labels to get at the underlying causes of bullying. Keith's background as an award winning school teacher gives him insight into school culture. His school assembly is about acceptance, making new friends by reaching out, and encouraging the audience to stop judging one another by race, outward appearance, speech, or economic status. Keith teaches victims how to become bully proof and he's coming to CMIT South! Check out his site: https://www.dontbullyonline.com/

CMIT-South- PTO (MS/HS)

Who: Open to all 8th Grade students Where: Junior Achievement Finance Park When: November 7 & 8, 2019 Cost: none Who: Open to all Middle School students Where: Franklin Institute, Philadelphia PA When: November 26, 2019 (Tentative) Cost: $55:00

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Umoja 's 2nd Zumba Pink Out~ What better way to end Breast Cancer Awareness month than with a good Zumba Pink Party When: Saturday, October 26, 2019 Where: CMIT South Gym- 9822 Fallard Court, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772 Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Cost: $10 in advance, $15 the day of the event ********* PTO will collect money during all 3 lunches as well this week***** Great time, Great Music, Great Fellowship, For a Great Cause- A Cure for Breast Cancer UMOJA Pink Out Tee-Shirts are available $15. Please send money to the PTO box no later than Monday, October 21st in an envelope with name(s) sizes (these are fitted tee-shirts. Any men wanting a shirt regular tee shirts true to your size.). Contact Ms. R.Jones - Umoja Too Middle School sponsor rjones@cmithsouth.org or Mrs. Dabney Umoja High School sponsor tdabney@cmitsouth.org ALL are welcome!

Mrs. Dabney UMOJA Sponsor Ms. R. Jones UMOJA Too Sponsor

Hi all! As is the yearly tradition for fall, High School SGA will be hosting a Spirit Week! Yes, this means all High School students are invited to participate. We want students to enjoy their time at CMIT-South! Spirit week will be October 28th to November 1st! This is two weeks from now! Just a few reminders prior to sharing the themes: - ALL dress code regulations must be followed (i.e. no ripped pants, proper length shorts/skirts, no masks, no hoods up, etc.) - No distracting or inappropriate clothes or accessories (again following CMIT-South policies) - Students must match the theme for the day or should be in uniform The days are as follows: Monday: Pajama Day Tuesday: Athletes vs. Mathletes Day Wednesday: We Wear Pink! (Breast Cancer/ Women's Health Awareness) Thursday (Halloween): Meme/ Character Day (No masks or ripped clothing) Friday: Class Color Day Class colors are as follows: 9th (2023): Orange 10th (2022): Red 11th (2021): Blue (Turquoise) 12th (2020): White Please let High School SGA or Mr. Wassam know if you have any questions!

Mr. Wassam and SGA

Hi all! The HS SGA would like to extend an invitation to all high school students to the fall homecoming dance. The dance will be held on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019 - starting at 7PM. Please mark your calendars now and join SGA for a fun night. Just a few reminders: - Only one guest per student and a guest form must be filled out prior to purchasing a ticket. Guest forms are attached and must be submitted by Wednesday, October 30th to Mr. Wassam or any SGA Officer. - Tickets will be on sale the two weeks prior to the dance. $10 2 weeks in advance (next week), $12 the week before, and $15 at the door. Please see PTO or SGA Officers at lunches to purchase a ticket. - Students are expected to dress and act appropriately, anyone not meeting CMIT-South expectations may be asked to leave and may be banned from further events. - Please see the attached flyer! Help is also appreciated! SGA would love help with donations, decorations, and a few parent chaperones. Please contact Mr. Wassam (nwassam@cmitsouth.org) if you can support us in any way! ευχαριστώ (Thank you!)

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Mr. Wassam and SGA

You are invited to participate in the 5th Annual Career Options Conference: Passion, Purpose and Pathways! Date: Sat, November 2, 2019 at 9:00 AM Location: Prince George's Community College (Center for Performing Arts), 301 Largo Road, Largo, Maryland 20774 Special Guests include: Thomas "Nephew Tommy" Miles & Little Bacon Bear Community Conversation: Youth Under Pressure Breakout Sessions include: Summer Youth Enrichment Program Overview Eliminate College Debt Why Passion & Purpose Matter Ready for Success High Demand Jobs Trailblazers under 25 Entrepreneurship 101 Money Matters You do not want to miss this! Free Chick fil-A Breakfast for the first 200 people DOOR PRIZES: Grand Prize: Two-Night Stay at Gaylord National Resorts, (2) $100 & (6) $50 Visa Gift Cards, Swag Bags & More RSVP Required REGISTRATION LINK: http://ecopgc.eventbrite.com Call 240-200-5533 with questions.

Prince Georges County SYEP

Young ladies of CMIT South Middle School and High School are invited to attend our "Breaking Down the S.T.E.A.M. Door" event sponsored by Ready, Set, Help and 3M. This event is planned for girls in the age range of 12 to 16 years old, on October 26th at 9:00 am - 2:00 pm in Washington, D.C. The event attendees will rotate through sessions with hands-on exercises led by women who work in each of the S.T.E.A.M. fields. Women are underrepresented in S.T.E.A.M. career fields, but we are women in the industry working to change that! The goal of this event is to introduce the girls to women who have broken down the door of traditional S.T.E.A.M. job roles, and encourage the girls to consider careers in these fields. CMIT South previously partnered with Ready, Set, Help and hosted a similar S.T.E.M. event during October 2017. It was a great learning experience for everyone who attended the 1-day workshop! Attached is an overview of our Ready, Set, Help organization, along with a flyer for the event.

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Tamika Gordon – Program Coordinator Ready, Set, Help 202.731.5912 www.readysethelp.org

CMIT South MS/HS now has trained staff members to help reset Schoolmax passwords for students only. Please direct students who have password questions to send an email from their @cmitsouth.org email to schoolmaxhelp@cmitsouth.org. Please note that parents still need to contact Ms. Wallace to reset their Schoolmax password. She can be reached via email - lwallace@cmitsouth.org.

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Are you planning to attend our Fall Open House on Saturday, October 26, 2019? Be sure to register for the Celebration of Diversity Reception as well! Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, this reception will be held immediately following the Fall Open House. Along with other prospective students, you will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with current African-American, Latinx, and Native American students to learn about their experiences within premier living-learning programs such as the Honors College and College Park Scholars, as well as other student support services. Registration is required to attend both the Fall Open House and the Celebration of Diversity Reception. There is still time to register for both events on our website: Fall Open House Registration - https://admissions.umd.edu/visit/on-campus-programs/FOH Celebration of Diversity Reception Registration - https://admissions.umd.edu/visit/on-campus-programs/foh-reception If you are unable to attend but still wish to visit our campus, we encourage you to explore other available visit options. We hope to see you at our Fall Open House!

Office of Undergraduate Admissions University of Maryland

Oh to be a Spelman Girl! On Thursday, October 17th Umoja & Umoja Too experienced Spelman College from the eye of a true Spelman Girl, Ms. Tara Newton Class of 1996, Social Worker with Alexandria Public Schools! The girls were provided with the rich history of Spelman and a discussion on the Pros & Cons of attending one of the all-girl HBCUs, The Spelman College located in the heart of Atlanta. The girls had great questions and the discussion gave all in the room something to think about as it relates to the girl power we all share. A huge take away from Ms. Newton was she loves her HBCU and being a Spelman Girl. Attending Spelman has empowered her in so many ways as a woman of color making it happen every day. Attending Spelman has enriched her life and has aided her with the spirit of "Sisterhood" in every facet of her life. Great presentation Ms. Newton and thank you for sharing your time with the Umoja Girls. You ROCK! ~ Girl Power at it's best. Here is the opening clip shared with the girls: https://youtu.be/KMNFvrSrfOk--

Mrs. Dabney UMOJA Sponsor Ms. R. Jones UMOJA Too Sponsor

6th Grade & 7th Grade - Decision Making GOAL: To empower students on how to make decisions ..... MAJOR OBJECTIVES: * Review the STOP-THINK-GO decision-making model. * Practice making decisions related to positive and negative choices. VOCABULARY: * Decision * Positive * Negative * Result * Choice SUMMARY: * We are involved in making decisions every day. some decisions are made without much thought, while others require more time and conscious effort to determine whether we are being influenced or whether it's something we really want for ourselves 8th Grade Decision Making GOAL: To empower students on how to make decisions and solve problems. MAJOR OBJECTIVES: * Demonstrate how decisions are influenced by group pressures * Discuss reasons why people are influenced by group members * Identify everyday decisions * Describe how important decisions are made * Identify a process for making decisions VOCABULARY: * Decision * Outcome * Choice * Influence * Pressure * Persuasive tactics SUMMARY: * We are involved in making decisions every day. Some decisions are made without much thought while others require more time and conscious effort. * Pressure from the group of people we associate with often influences our decisions. * We often let ourselves be influenced by group members largely because we want to be accepted by the group and not be considered as outcasts or as oddballs. * Examples of common tactics used to persuade someone to do something are flattery, presentation of facts, appeal to authority, promises of future reward or punishment, persistence, and use of guilt. * When you are being persuaded to do something, you should make sure it is consistent with what you want. * In this lesson the students will learn how to use a 3-step method for making decisions.

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

This event is open to all girls in grades 6-12! Please check out the attached flyer for more information about this wonderful STEM opportunity.

Ms. Amos

District Heights Family & Youth Services Bureau is hosting free college tours! Please see the attached flyer if you wish to sign up. If you have questions, please utilize the information listed in the flyer.

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Ms. Amos

The soccer club is an organization whose purpose is to develop individual and team soccer excellence in order to compete at the highest level each individual and team is capable. Club's, organized with the right intentions, can provide your participant with more than you or they know about; soccer training, reputation, resources, preparation for high school/college soccer, coaching education, parent education and much more. CMIT-South soccer club serves a greater purpose over that of an individual team or even the individual player. We want to empower our participants with the knowledge about soccer skills, tactics, strategies and its rules. Indoor Soccer Club will be for Middle School and High School. We will gather Wednesday and Friday from 7:35 to 8:15. Participant must report to room 307 with Coach Arroyo before go to the soccer field. For more information contact me at farroyo@cmitsouth.org

Coach Arroyo

The English Department is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Poetry Out Loud competition. Starting the week of November 4th, students have the option of participating in class level competitions (extra credit will be awarded to participants). The winners from each class will then advance to the school wide competition, held on Friday, December 6th @ 6:00 pm. For more information, please visit https://www.poetryoutloud.org/ or contact Ms. Cameron at pcameron@cmitsouth.org.

Patricia Cameron pcameron@cmitsouth.org

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.

CMIT South Front Desk

At CMIT South MS/HS we are excited to continue our tradition of excellence in competing in the Bridge building competition. We have started forming teams and are looking for students to solidify our middle school teams for this year. We are looking for students in grades 7 & 8, who like to participate in hands on projects, like figuring things out, are able to think critically and are open to working in a team atmosphere. If this sounds like you please join us Thursday morning at 7:30am in Ms. Davis' room, RM 332. We look forward to seeing you there!

Ms. Davis

At CMIT South HS we are excited to continue our tradition of excellence in competing in the Bridge building competition. We have started forming teams and are looking for a few more students to solidify our high school teams for this year. We are looking for students in grades 9-12, who like to participate in hands on projects, like figuring things out, are able to think critically and are open to working in a team atmosphere. If this sounds like you please join us Thursday morning at 7:30am upstairs in Ms. Graves' room, RM 206. We look forward to seeing you there!

Ms. Graves

The next cheerleading workout will take place on Tuesday Oct. 22nd at 5:00 p.m. It will end at 6:30 p.m. If you have any questions please email athletics@cmitsouth.org

Kelvin Smith CMIT South Athletic Director Physical Education

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.