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.

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Dear Parents/Guardians, CMIT South History department has decided to join with the National Education Association sponsored “Black Lives Matter at School Week” and our very own PGCEA.. This is an annual week of action during the first week of February each year. The Black Lives Matter at School movement first started in Seattle during the fall of 2016, when thousands of educators in Seattle came to school on October 19th wearing shirts that said, “Black Lives Matter: We Stand Together.” Hundreds of families and students did too. Many of the shirts also included the message “#SayHerName,” a campaign to raise awareness about the often unrecognized state violence and assault of women in our country. During the 2017-2018 school year, from February 5 to 9, thousands of educators around the U.S. wore Black Lives Matter shirts to school and taught lessons about structural racism, intersectional black identities, black history, and anti-racist movements for a nationally organized week of action: Black Lives Matter at School. Educators in over 20 cities participated in this national uprising to affirm the lives of Black students, teachers, and families including, Seattle, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Boston, New York City, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and beyond. The lessons that our educators will teach during this week of action correspond to the thirteen guiding principles of Black Lives Matter: Restorative Justice, Empathy, and Loving Engagement Diversity and Globalism Intergenerational, Black Families, and Black Villages Black Women and Unapologetically Black Student Government Association has also decided to participate and are working to create our own “Black Lives Matter at School” T-shirts. These shirts will be available to order by Monday via email. We plan to wear the shirts on February 20, 2020 the day of our Black History Program. We hope that this will be a success and that this becomes a tradition to celebrate “Black Lives Matter” Week. Respectfully yours,

Georgia Jones, Testing Coordinator

Monday February 17, 2020 is President Day. School is closed on this day.

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Next week, February 3-7, is National School Counselor week when we focus on the unique contribution Ms. Amos and Mr. Pitter, our school counselors and highlight the tremendous impact they have in helping our students achieve school success and plan for a career.  Please join us in saying thank you to them for the care they display for our scholars everyday. Anything you can do or have your scholars do to show them appreciation goes a long way. They can be reached by email at mpitter@cmitsouth.org and kamos@cmitsouth.org.

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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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Judges Needed! The Maker’s Fair is in need of Judges on Friday, March 27th 2020. If you are interested in being a judge for the Maker’s Fair please fill out the form below: https://forms.gle/VCrfVv9cLaMpLUsNA *If letter of absence is needed, we will provide you with one.

Miss Holly Allen

Hi all, 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

Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, & Students, The National Junior Honors Society is participating in Pennies for Patients, a service-learning program that helps raise critical funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), the world’s largest nonprofit fighting blood cancer. This fundraiser will start on Monday, February 3, 2020 and will end on Friday, March 27, 2020. You can make a donation online using the following link: https://events.lls.org/pages/nca/Chesapeake-Math-and-IT-Middle-School-South-2020 Everyone can donate. Thank you! Sincerely, The National Junior Honor Society Alpha Chapter

Ms. Hamilton 7th Grade Science khamilton@cmitsouth.org

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!

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Hello 8th Grade Parents, The Maryland Code of Education mandates the screenings of vision and hearing for 8th grade students. The Vision and Screenings will be implemented on February 13th and 14th. Regards,

Chloe Bynum, R.N.

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 a section in this week's newsletter which will contain the link to sign up!

Miss Brown

We are almost there!!! This is the last paper students will have to write and it is a big one. Science teachers will be reviewing the directions and expectations in class either today, Monday, or Tuesday. This final paper is an accumulation of past papers with some additional information. Please click on the link below to review the directions. Submissions will be sent out on 2/21. Directions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Vfrz5syXGRG0lfBfGoRVJmGC9BuJu_Ri-LL8OyYQYQ/edit?usp=sharing

Miss Brown

Hello, The science department has gotten together and really felt we got more response when the past submission was due on a Tuesday. So the 'Share' Final paper's due date has been changed from Monday February 24 to Tuesday, February 25. 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. 25*** "Share" Multimedia/Tri-fold boards - March 16 Maker's Faire - March 27 (confirmed)

Miss Brown

The Middle School Reps will host a meeting to introduce and update Class of 2025 parents on Wednesday, Feb 5, 2020 from 6pm to 7pm, in the Auditorium. We’ve started the 3rd quarter and our scholars are fast approaching the 8th grade. We are prepared to meet with the parents and discuss a few matters pertaining to the 8th grade promotion and 2021 activities. In the last email update from Admin. on November 19, 2019, a few parents have taken the initiative to start fundraising this school year. While this is great; we would like to get more parents involved and we need more ideas to help support our children. There are currently a few approved activities down the pipeline as we close out this year. We are excited about getting Class of 2025 off on a great foot and we look forward to seeing you there. Thank you

Michelle Marshall and Toisha Faraji, CMIT South MS Reps.

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

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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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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

Hello CMIT South families, We are continuing 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.