As we reflect on the many things for which we are thankful, CMIT South MS/HS wants to take this opportunity to share just a few of them with you: We are thankful for our students who come to school every day ready to learn – they give us all a daily reminder of what is important and why we are here. We are thankful for the support of the parents in creating an outstanding partnership for our students. We are thankful for the teachers, assistants, nurse, secretaries, lunchroom staff, support staff, and administrators who really care about student achievement and have the best interests of our students at heart. We are also thankful for our volunteers who enthusiastically contribute so much daily. Everyday, we see dedicated and tireless individuals going above and beyond to make sure that great things happen at CMIT South MS/HS. They do make a difference, and the scholars, in their own individual ways, benefit from those efforts. Most importantly, we are thankful for the families that have kept the faith in us. They continue to share their most valuable possession with us and—in most cases— work hard and advocate to be a partner in their children’s education, safety and well-being. For this, we are ever so thankful. From CMIT South family to yours, Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

Lara Adewoye, Principal

On behalf of the 430 plus honoree who earned the Honor award for their academic achievement for the first quarter, CMIT South MS/HS will like to thank all family members and well wishers who joined in making the First Quarter Honor Roll event a success. We are very proud of the hard work of our students everyday and their well deserved honor. We look forward to more success this school year and beyond.

Lara Adewoye, Principal

Hello, Here is the timeline of due dates for the Maker's Faire steps. "Design" Reaction Paper - Nov. 12 "Build" Research Links - Dec. 16 "Test/Evaluate" Reaction Paper - Jan. 6 "Redesign" Research Links - Jan. 28 "Share" Reaction Paper - Feb. 24 "Share" Multimedia/Tri-fold boards - March 16 Maker's Faire - Tentative dates - March 23-April 1 (Will depend on standardized testing schedule)

Miss Brown

The CMIT South Middle School Student Government has set a spirit week for this winter! Please read the following days below: Monday, December 16th - Pajama Day, Students can wear their favorite school appropriate pajamas Tuesday , December 17th - Character/Celebrity Day, Students can dress as their favorite celebrity or character Wednesday, December 18th - "Wacky" Mismatched Day, Students can dress in crazy, mismatched clothes Thursday, December 19th - Decade Day, Students can dress up in clothing styles from a particular decade Friday, December 20th - "Ugly" Sweater Day, Students can dress in "ugly" holiday sweaters

Michaela Eitsert

Greetings CMIT South Class of 2025 parents, As we begin fundraising for the upcoming promotion of class of 2025, several parents have taken the initiative to get things started with a few sponsored fundraisers. - The 1st Annual CMIT South Holiday Bazaar is the first one which will be held on Dec 7, 2019, at the school from 9-2. We are in need of both vendors and volunteers for that day. Table price is $40. Vendor applications will be accepted, reviewed, and approved by November 30, 2019. Please contact: Teresa Cruz (347) 423-6826 or tcruz2010@verizon.netfor any details. To sign up, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A49AFA82BA0FA7-1stannual - The second one will be in February. It is a Tedfts.dy-Gram for the scholars. The Teddy-Gram will consist of a small teddy bear and lollipop bouquet. We are in need of volunteers to sell and distribute the candy during the week leading up to Valentine's Day. Both of these fundraisers are in collaboration with the class of 2023 with a 50/50 split. There are a few others in the pipeline which will exclusively Class of 2025 and we would like to add more fundraisers as the year continues. We’ve opened a line of communication for all participating parents in the class by using the App called Slack. Please download it to your phones, and sign up so that we can have open discussions and complete transparency regarding what we are doing as a class. Visit www.cmitsclassof2025.slack.com to sign up and for more details. We will start posting information there as more parents get involved. If you're unable to join Slack, please email CMITSClassof2025@gmail.com for an invitation. Please also email questions and suggestions to CMITSClassof2025@gmail.com. Have a great one!

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Hello! The PTO and the Science Department are partnering up to help you (parents, guardians, families) with ordering your child's Maker's Faire supplies list (refer to another blurb for information about the supplies list). The PTO has a partnership with Amazon Smiles that you can join. What is it? Amazon will contribute 0.5% of your purchase (from amazon) to the CMIT South PTO. How do I sign up? 1. Go to smile.amazon.com or type in 'amazon smiles' into google. 2. Sign in with your amazon account or create an account. 3. It will ask you what charity you want to donate to, underneath you can type in 'CMIT South PTO' 4. Hit ‘select’ or ‘choose’. Why should I do this? WHY NOT?! You may order a lot of stuff from amazon anyway! Why not help out the PTO as well?!

Miss Brown Maker's Faire Coordinator MS Staff Representative PTO

You can actually give back and support our PTO with very little work!! As you shop on Amazon for books, clothes, school supplies and soon holiday gifts, please use AmazonSmile for your next purchase!! The PTO gets money back or 0.5% of eligible purchases. Please spread the word! Go to smile.amazon.com and search for CMIT South PTO via the Charitable Organizations section. We Are Grateful!!!

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We are having a Holiday Bazaar and need your help to make it happen! Volunteers are needed to help with logistics for the day. We have 5 student slots available for service learning hours. Date: 12/07/2019 (Sat.) Time: 7:45am - 3:00pm EST Location: CMIT South Cafeteria and Soccer Field 9822 Fallard Ct, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Please sign up via Sign up Genius link below. Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA9A92FA4F85-volunteers

CMIT-South- PTO (MS/HS)

Have you heard the news? CMIT South has been selected as the beneficiary of the @GiantFood Community Bag Program! Each time the $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at the Giant Food at 5500 Silver Hill Road, District Heights MD during the month of November, we will receive a $1 donation.

CMIT-South- PTO (MS/HS)

This is an informational meeting for the CO2022 parents and scholars on Monday, November 25 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria. Please bring your GREAT ideas, questions, and recommendations as we jump-start our planning for the year 2022.

CMIT-South CO2022

Our First Home MS Basketball Game will be this Monday November 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Please come out to support our Tigers!!!

Kelvin Smith CMIT South Athletic Director Physical Education

Come support the Classes of 2023 and 2025 - Their 1st Annual CMIT South Holiday Fundraiser. We're looking for Vendors and the CMIT South family to come on out on Saturday 7th December, 2019 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Vendors Needed: Table price is $40. Vendor applications will be accepted, reviewed, and approved by November 30, 2019. Please contact: Teresa Cruz (347) 423-6826 or tcruz2010@verizon.netfor any details. To sign up, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A49AFA82BA0FA7-1stannual Come find great gifts such as handcrafted items, jewelry, clothing, baked goods, food items, health & beauty products, original student art, and much more! Everyone is welcome to come purchase gifts.

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Picture Make-Up Day will be held on December 12, 2019. If you missed the last day, now’s your chance. Please wear your Oxford and your best smile. No Group Photos will be taken. Thank you.

CMIT-South- PTO (MS/HS)

Culinary Arts @ CMIT South!!! Culinary Arts Industry Learning Program sponsored by EDUSERC Register Today! Club starts December 2nd for Middle School and December 3rd for High school Cost - $95

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Dear parents Our Science Olympiad and Bridge Building club students met on this Thursday for this week's STEM activity. Thank you to all teachers, coaches,students and parents for their continues support. Thank you STEM Coordinator

Ozkan Soycan

Hello again CMIT-South High School! SGA is introducing a new class competition for the 2019-2020 school year. If you have seen or read Harry Potter - then this will make a ton of sense. If not, follow along and ask questions if you need help understanding. This year we are starting a Class Spirit Cup for the High School classes to compete against one another. Each class will earn points during selected events and will contribute to their class total. The class with the highest total of spirit points will be rewarded at the end of the year. While rewards are still be debated and decided on, they may (or may not) include dress down days, food, or an SGA sponsored event for the winning class. Classes will be awarded points by participating in selected events which include, but are not limited to, spirit week events, number of honor-roll students each quarter, number of positive PRS students at the end of the month, and class battles (i.e. decorations, trivia nights, sports competitions, etcetera). We want everyone to enjoy their high school experience but also set CMIT-South apart from other schools in the county with how much participation we see in school-sponsored events.

Mr. Wassam

Hello CMIT-South Families and Students, The Executive SGA is sponsoring a holiday toy drive this season. We will post flyers and send reminders in the coming weeks to everyone. But let's introduce some healthy competition! Donate new toys to your class box and the most generous class will be rewarded. Toys will be collected from November 25th until December 18th and should be brought to the rooms below. Ellis - 9th (Class of 2023) Nicholas - 10th (Class of 2022) Cameron - 11th (Class of 2021) Wassam (Graves' room is not easily accessible) - 12th (Class of 2020) Please contact any SGA member or Mr. Wassam if you have any questions!

Executive HS SGA Committee

Science Olympiad participants created and tested ping pong parachutes using plastic bags, twine, tape, ping pong balls, plastic bottles and a rocket launcher. The next club meeting will be Dec 5 (breakfast will be served).

Ms. Melchoir

Thanks to sponsorships from Bowie State University and others, Code Super Powers now has Technology Scholarships for Coding Classes and Camps! This is an effort to promote world-class STEAM enrichment in all zip codes, without cost being a factor. We have needs-based and merit-based grants. Click here to apply for a Technology Scholarship https://codesuperpowers.com/programs First come first serve, while grant funding last. Don't Just Play Games, Create Them! CodeSuperPowers

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In order to meet PGCPS graduation requirements, students must earn a total of 24 independent student service learning hours. Not sure where to volunteer? Not to worry! PGCPS has a list of pre-approved locations: https://www.pgcps.org/student-service-learning/cards/Student-Service-Learning-Opportunities/ ***January 31, 2020 is the next submission deadline for hours earned between September 1, 2019 and January 31, 2020.*** ***April 17, 2020 is the absolute last day for seniors to submit Student Service Learning Hours. You must have earned, and submitted, a total of 24 student service learning hours prior to April 17, 2020 to meet graduation requirements. **** Student Service Learning forms are available for download on the CMIT-South website, and PGCPS website. They are also available for your student to pick up on the high school counseling bulletin board. Middle school students should turn in their SSL forms to Mr. Pitter. High School students should turn in their forms to Ms. Amos.

-Ms. Amos

Greetings, Dance Club meetings will be every Wednesday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Descriptions of the Club: Emphasizes basic techniques, and introduces Contemporary, Modern dance styles. Students learn short dance routines. Focuses on modern styles of dance as well as current social or popular dance trends. Dance Club objectives All students will be able to: 1- Engage Students in the collaborative process. 2- Strengthen creative skills in the live performance through the study of craft and technique. 3- Create unique and diverse live performance and share them with our community. 4- Develop a multifaceted physicality through training in dance. 5- Apply a variety of valve systems, aesthetics and approaches to performing. Come and Join us. See you Wednesday

Mrs. Berroa

Great News! Educational Tours (EF) is committed to making sure as many students as possible have an opportunity to travel. That’s why EF is giving up to 100 students $1000 off their tour through their annual Global Citizen Scholarship Fund. Applications from 2020 student travelers to Costa Rica’s Natural Wonders tour are now being accepted. Explore the world with the Global Citizen Scholarship. The Global Citizen Scholarship is designed to bring your innovative and creative ideas to life. We want you to use your global experience to bring passion, purpose, impact, and perspective to your community. How to apply: Create a 2–3 minute video project Answer this question to be eligible for the Global Citizen Scholarship: How will this tour change the way you think, feel, or act about the world? Submit your application by December 31, 2019 For more details, check out our terms and conditions and project guidelines. http://globalcitizenscholarship.hscampaigns.com/#enter-now Please contact me via email at carolyn.thiebaud@verizon.net if you have any questions. Thank you.

CMIT-South- PTO (MS/HS)

Senior Packages Senior packages include your cap/gown for graduation. ALL students must place an order and make full payment by December 18th! Payments can be made anytime via CashApp ($cmitsclassof2020) or Zelle (cmitsclassof2020@gmail.com). If you have made a payment previously, you only need to provide your students name in the comments of your payment. If you have not made any package payments, you will need to provide your students name and the package level selected. If you did not attend the cap/gown measurements assembly, please stop by the front office to pick up a form. All measurements must be turned in by 12/2/19. Senior Sweatshirts Order Now or GAME OVER!! Senior Hoodies ROUND TWO The deadline for the hoodies is MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019 by 3:00pm! Remember all orders AND MONEY are MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019. You may pay cash, Zelle (cmitsclassof2020@gmail.com), or CashApp ($cmitsclassof2020). If paying cash put it in a sealed envelope and with your name on it and turn it in to class treasurer Jasmine Browner. If you would like to place an order for a hoodie please refer to the link at the bottom of this reminder. https://forms.gle/cLo4gVJhY9YXDKAM9 Community Service Hours All students MUST have at least 24 hours of community service to meet the graduation requirements. If you/your student have not completed these hours, please ensure you complete your hours ASAP! All forms must be turned in to Ms. Amos to receive credit. https://www.pgcps.org/ssl/ Senior Fundraising We are still accepting donations for the after school snack sales on Mondays and Fridays. If you would like to provide snacks feel free to purchase them and drop them off to Ms. Graves in room 206. Scholarship Awards Please remember to fill out this google for for every scholarship you have been awarded. We are compiling all of the scholarship money for the entire senior class. As the first graduating class let's set the bar high. We need to track every dollar given from institutions, your congressmen, and private scholarships as well. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmB95wOjg88TVQSGzUqYjmaH_JT9CI0EUd8t5uKsbrnyO52w/viewform For questions, please send an email to cmitsclassof2020@gmail.com.

Ms. Graves

Dear CMIT South Families: Our lost and found is busting at the seams. Please direct your scholars to look through the lost and found before the holidays and retrieve their belongings. All items left will be boxed and donated.

CMIT South MS/HS

Scholars, you've done it again! You've earned your way to a skate party for doing so well! For November SIS, we will have the skate mobile here at the school from 4-6pm. This event is for middle school students only. We will have full access to the gym and the soccer field on this day. Students will have the opportunity to choose which activities they would like to participate in. They will also be allowed to rotate if they want to participate in all options. The event options kids will be allowed to choose from are: - Kickball - Basketball - Skating To make this event a success we need a few volunteers. Please sign up using the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054FAAAA2FAAF94-november Thanks in advance.

CMIT-South- PTO (MS/HS)

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.