CMIT South MS/HS is proud of all the Scholars who earned 3.0 GPA or above for SY20 Second Quarter. This is a tribute to their hard work and dedications to scholarly pursuit. In addition, Scholars of the Month for the months of December and January as well as winners of the recently held STEM/Maker Faire will be recognized. While these students may not have made Honor roll, their exemplary conduct and scholarly pursuit is commendable. Keep up the great work everyone. Invites will be sent out to honorees via email. Monday, February 10 9:00am--6th grade 10:00am--7th grade Tuesday, February 11 9:00am-- 8th grade 10:00am--High School We hope to see you there.

CMIT South MS/HS

The PGCPS Board of Education has designated Monday January 27, 2020 as a three-hour early dismissal day. Students will be released three-hours early on this day. Please make arrangement to have students picked up. All students will be dismissed by 12:00noon. There will be no clubs or after school activities on this day. On three-hour early dismissal days, students enrolled in after school Enrichment will be dismissed three hours early as well. Last pick up will be by 3:00pm. Please plan accordingly.

CMIT South MS/HS

The 2020-2021 Lottery applications for Public Charter Schools opened today, November 1 and closes on January 30, 2020. Application information for Charter Schools is available online through the Charter School Office and lottery website - https://www1.pgcps.org/lottery/index.aspx?id=127716. Charter School Lottery applications can only be submitted online. Parents interested in applying to CMIT South MS/HS should visit our website - www.cmitsouth.org to learn more about the school. You may also visit us on Twitter - @CMIT_South or https://twitter.com/CMIT_South. 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/

Lara Adewoye, Principal Follow us on Twitter @CMIT_South

Third quarter begins January 27, 2020. Second quarter grading window closes on 01/27/2020. Wishing everyone a successful new quarter

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The All American Wear retail store will be closed all next week 1/20/20 thru 1/26/20 for our Winter vacation. They will reopen the retail store on Monday afternoon 1/27/20 at 1:00 PM and will resume our weekly “off season” schedule. All American Wear, Inc. School Uniforms and More 5001-B Forbes Boulevard Lanham, MD 20706 (301) 459-5000

Patrick Jewel

Hi all, While there was an abysmal turnout for the interest meeting, here is the information, in slides, that was presented to students. Just to recap... AUDITIONS: First Audition Day 02/03/2020 from 3:15-4:30pm Ride must be here at 4:15PM to pick you up or you risk losing your spot Second Audition Day 02/05/2020 from 3:15-4:30pm Ride must be here at 4:15PM to pick you up or you risk losing your spot https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fzoI9jrIbUeEkRoZF-LZ5e-LKt9E2Wdk5A-zqzBfv9A/edit?usp=sharing

Mr. Wassam

It’s a Valentine’s Fundraiser. You can send your scholar a Valentine! The classes of 2023 and 2025 will again offer Valentine’s Day Teddy Bear and Candy-grams. This year we are offering them for pre-sale online. Pre-sales will end on 9 February, 2020. To order the $5.00 Heart Chocolate, Plush Heart & Balloon, go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a49afa82ba0fa7-cmit To order the $8.00 Teddy Bear, Lollipops & Balloon, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A49AFA82BA0FA7-cmit1 We thank you for your support!

CMIT-S MS/HS Classes of 2023 & 2025

Umoja mentoring club participated in our Happy New Year Painting session to help direct their goals for 2020. The session was led by owner & operator of Whischial Celebrations LLC, located on Main street in Upper Marlboro Maryland, Ms. Romaine! She is a wife, mother, educator/administrator in Montgomery Co. Public Schools, and business owner, a lady of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The girls shared their goals, painted, had snacks and enjoy the afternoon. Umoja also provided blankets from our Blanket Drive for the Homeless partnering with "Moore Than Food". The Owner & Operated, Sherita Moore was all teared up with gratitude. Umoja collected 23 Blankets. For each blanket donated Moore Thab Food will match with a bowl of soup! Ms. Sherita is a wife and mother, an educator with DCPS and also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Her passion is helping that less fortunate with a good bowl of soup and all the other goodies she cooks. ********Congrats to our top Umoja Blanket Drive contribution, Dominque Battle!********** UMOJA ROCKS!

Mrs. Dabney UMOJA High School Sponsor

The Maker's Faire will be held on Friday, March 27. If you would like to sign up to be judge, please look out for next week's newsletter which will contain the link to sign up!

Miss Brown

The next Maker's Faire assignment is here and it is due January 28 @ 7:30am. Click on the link below to access the directions. Directions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gjLgylYYtSFYuBtAzJddfyCrtNTw7GNYSBK4aP6Kfgc/edit?usp=sharing Look at edmodo for your teacher's submission link!

Miss Brown

Hello, There has been a change in the Maker's Faire timeline. The science department has collaborated and decided that the January 6th assignment ("Test/Evaluate" Reaction Paper) will be combined with the January 28th assignment ("Redesign" Research Paper). Students were given the directions and expectations for this new combined assignment after they returned from break. While there will no longer be an assignment due on January 6th, that does not mean students should stop working on their project. Students should continue building their projects and should start testing the effectiveness of their project over the course of winter break. Students should also record themselves while testing their projects. They will need these recordings at a later time. Here is the NEW Maker's Faire schedule: "Plan" Research 1 - October 7 "Design" Reaction Paper - November 12 "Build" Research Links - Dec. 16 *** "Test & Redesign" Reaction Paper - Jan. 28 *** "Share" Final 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 Middle School SGA is collecting non-sticky/non-chewy candy, chips, bottled drinks, soda, and other food donations! The SGA is planning to sell these food items as concessions at the February 11th basketball games in order to raise funds for our spring middle school dance. Food items can be donated and brought to Ms. Eitsert's room (143), or Ms. Sawyer's room (132). All donations are greatly appreciated!

Michaela Eitsert

The Class of 2024 is hosting a Winter Wonderland Dance for ALL Middle School Scholars! This event will take place on Friday, January 31st, from 6 PM to 9 PM! The cost for the dance will be $10 in advance and $15 at the door. We look forward to seeing you there!

CMIT- South CO2024

Who: Open to all High School students Where: Smithsonian American Art Museum When: February 24, 2020 Cost: $12:00

CMIT South MS/HS

I am excited to introduce CMIT South’s first literary magazine, a publication that focuses on creative writing. Our literary magazine will publish short fiction, poetry, essays, book reviews, art and photography. Our goal is to shine the spotlight on great writing, regardless of the author’s experience level. In fact, many well-known writers got their start in the pages of literary magazines. Please join our literary magazine club that will meet on Mondays from 3:00 to 4:00 in room 325. If you are interested in joining, please email Ms. Cameron (pcameron@cmitsouth.org).

Patricia Cameron pcameron@cmitsouth.org

Terp Scholars enroll in one three-credit course that is at the cutting-edge of theory, thought, and technology. Courses feature field trips or guest speakers designed to broaden understanding of the field through career discovery. Outside of class, students should expect to spend several hours a day on course-related assignments. Classes meet every day, Monday-Friday, with meeting times varying according to the specific course. Both credit and grade earned post to the UMD transcript and become part of the student record. The course may not be taken pass-fail or audit. Courses are offered in a broad range of academic disciplines from UMD’s Colleges and Schools. Students should expect to purchase books, class packets, or classroom supplies. Each course description features a link to the sample syllabus that lists specific requirements for that course. On the application, you’ll be asked to make a second choice in the event the first selection has filled. Course selection is processed on a first-come, first serve basis when the complete application packet has been received. https://oes.umd.edu/middle-high-school-students/terp-young-scholars

Courtesy of UMD

The Prince George’s County Government’s Youth@Work/Summer Youth Enrichment Program (SYEP) is a six-week, entry-level introduction to work in the County government, non-profit agencies, and the private sector for the youth of Prince George’s County. This countywide initiative offers youth enriching and constructive summer work experiences in various assignments throughout the County. Youth must be a resident of Prince George’s County and between the ages of 14 - 22 years old by July 1, 2020. The 2020 Youth@Work/SYEP will run from June 29 to August 7. You can now apply online now until February 28, 2020 at https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/598/YouthWork-SYEP. Please call 301-883-6200 or email SYEP@CO.PG.MD.US with any questions.

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Prince George's SYEP

Dear Parents, Guardians or Family members! CMIT South Basketball Teams needs your help at games to sell tickets and help with concessions. Please sign up using the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054FAAAA2FAAF94-basketball Thank you.

CMIT-S MS/HS PTO

Hello CMIT families, we are contuning to collect for our winter box top contest. Please turn in your box tops to the box top box by the front office. Also please download the app and scan your receipt for our school to receive credit. This contest ends Feb.24,2020. Any questions please contact the PTO via email at PTO@CMITSOUTH.ORG. Thank you

CMIT-S MS/HS PTO

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.