Please read attached letter from Dr. Monica Goldson, PGCPS CEO related to update on Coronavirus. The CDC is recommending schools to be prepared for a potential Coronavirus outbreak. Prevention methods are typical for flu outbreaks: 1. Making sure that high touch areas are kept clean and sanitized. Door handles, soap dispenser, water fountains, desks and keyboards in computer labs, etc. 2. Please keep sick students at home until they are well and certified to return to school 3. Teach/Remind your students healthy habits such as hand washing and covering their mouth with tissue or bent arm when coughing and sneezing. 4. Avoid close contact with people who are sick and observe personal space allowances. 5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. The school districts and state officials will probably announce further steps if necessary but it is always best to be proactive to keep our own community safe. Thank you,

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Lara Adewoye, Principal Follow us on Twitter @CMIT_South

The PGCPS Board of Education has designated Tuesday March 31, 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.

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Our vision is to help Prince George’s County become a model jurisdiction for developing the talents and skills of all young people (12 - 25 years old) helping each individual to maximize their natural talents and achieve their interests that will produce life-long learners who excel and become productive adults who contribute to the growth and development of the county, state, nation and the world. Please see attached Program Flyer for this Program.

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Andre Nottingham Alliance for Innovation in Education (AIE) (301) 526-1219 (O) (240) 846-1460 (F) www.aie-md.org andre@aie-md.org

Please consider serving your PTO! We are seeking an Assistant Treasurer to support our Financial Management Process. Send your resume to the PTO email @ PTO@cmitsouth.org no later than Friday, March 13th. Thank you.

CMIT South MS/HS PTO

CMIT South Class of 2023 presents Honeybaked Ham Fundraiser Help our class raise some cash. Get your holiday dinner, ham, turkey, or desserts and support us, too! Use our link to order the gift cards for yourself or for gifts: https://honeybakedfundraising.com/fundraisers/cmitsclassof2023 Now through 3/31/2020 Thank you for your support!

Class of 2023

Who: Open to all Middle School students Where: African American History Museum When: March 24, 2020 Cost: $12:00 Who: Open to all Middle School students Where: Amped Up Baltimore MD When: March 26, 2020 Cost: $14:00 Who: Open to all Juniors Where: NACAC College Fair When: April 3, 2020 Cost: $0:00

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Rising 9th-grade students are invited to participate in CMIT-South’s Information Technology Early College (ITEC) program next year. ITEC is a unique program that allows students to participate in dual enrollment courses beginning in the 9th grade and earn an Associate Degree in Information Technology by the time they graduate high school. The program is especially suited to students with a keen interest in information technology and those with a strong work ethic. We will start the application process on Monday, March 9, by giving ITEC application forms to our current 8th-grade students (Please note that , the application fee is waived for ITEC program). The due date for ITEC application is Wednesday, March 18th, at 3:00 pm. All forms must be returned to front office no later than the due date. Students who successfully meet this deadline will be invited to take the Accuplacer Exam. Any student who meets PGCC eligibility requirements will continue the enrollment process, which may include, but not limited to interviews, teacher recommendations, and writing samples. This enrollment season is the only opportunity to enroll in this unique program, ITEC, and the application deadline is firm. For more information about the ITEC program, please check out the attached flyer and visit: https://sites.google.com/a/cmitacademy.org/itec/

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If you have any questions please feel free to contact itec@cmitsouth.org

Members of the Teen Volunteer Program at the International Spy Museum will become “insiders” behind the veil of the Museum’s operations, participate in fun and informative training programs, and meet other teens with similar interests. Email Kia Hunter, Volunteer Manager, at volunteer@spymuseum.org or go to spymuseum.org/volunteerapp to apply. SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATIONS BY APRIL 17, 2020.

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Julia Cuddy

CMIT-South Middle School participated in the Science Olympiad held on Feb 29 at Robert Montgomery High School in Rockville, MD. Our team consisted of 13 students who competed in seven events. We won 1st place in the Ping Pong Parachute event (Kaitlyn L and Walter P). Congratulations to our students who worked tirelessly to prepare for the competition. They were constantly supported by our teachers, parents, administration, and CLF. Science Olympiad Team Members: Adedamola A, Julian B, Cornel C, Korinne H, Lawson H, Michaela K, Kaitlyn L, Gina M, Sebastian R, Amir S, Ethan S, Bryce T, and Walter P. Coaches: Ms. Hamilton, Ms. Melchoir, and Ms. Rodriguez (Ms. Wendy). CLF: Mr. Soycan (Mr. Oscar). Mr. Olubo - thank you for letting us use your tools! Mr. Davidson - thank you for the historical perspective. To all the other teachers and staff members - thank you for your help and support.

Ms. Melchoir

Culinary Arts Industry Learning Program sponsored by EDUSERC Register Today! Club starts March 9th for Middle School and High school Cost - $95 See attached flyer for more details

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CMIT South Secretary

Scholars in 11th grade will be taking the above assessments on March 25, 2020. Please ensure students arrive to school early and are have a good night sleep and a healthy breakfast. We know they have worked hard to prepare for the assessment and wish them all the best.

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Good day to all! Here is a reminder that sections 92 and 94 will have a test on Monday. Sections 91 and 93 have already completed the exam. It is a normal (which means no notes) test with a mix of multiple choice and short answers (similar to the study guide provided). It will be on the computer but the form sends me an email if the student switches tabs or reopens the assignment - resulting in a ZERO. So studying is SUPER important this weekend. All PowerPoints are online in the folders section on Edmodo, the study guide and quizizz both are useful resources, but don't forget sometimes YouTube and Khan Academy are helpful as well. Topics include, but are not limited to, DNA, RNA, transcription, translation, mitosis, and meiosis. Good luck and have a great weekend!

Mr. Wassam

Order Deadline: March 24th This is Our Moment! It is time to order your 2019-2020 CMIT South High School Yearbook! The yearbook staff is working harder than ever to make sure that this year’s yearbook is truly a representation of all that is CMIT South HS. We can’t wait to share it with you! The yearbook is already 156 pages long! The class's goal is to have every high school student on at least one page of the yearbook - so far we have an estimated 65% of the students already pictured. Each senior will have a large, half page all to themselves! Please support the hard work of the Yearbook Class by purchasing a yearbook today! In an effort to try and have the yearbooks in before the seniors graduate, the order deadline is March 24th. However, if we do not reach our order minimum by that date we will have to extend our deadline. If every senior orders a yearbook we will be able to meet our minimum order! See the attached purchasing instructions.

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Ms. Hackett and the Yearbook Class

Title: High School Outdoor Track Preconditioning Training If you are interested in running outdoor track, you are encouraged to participate in preconditioning training on Mondays and Tuesdays after school from 3:30pm - 5:30pm and on Saturdays at Prince George’s Community College outdoor track from 10:00am - noon. All who are interested in grades 7 - 12th are welcome to participate! However, track meets will be for high school athletes only. Please have your physical to try out. Dates to keep in mind: (Tent) March 23 - Tryouts begin (TBD) Late March - Parent Meeting April 1 - Season begins / 1st Developmental Track Meet (location TBD) More information to come... Please note: Currently, CMITS only participate in running events. Currently, track meets are for high school athletes only. Those who are in grades 7 & 8 that are interested, please contact Coach Cooke (TCooke@CMITSouth.org) for further details. Athletes are encouraged to have a 2.5 GPA or higher.

Coach Cooke Follow us on Twitter @CMIT_South

High School Students - Please join us for our March Madness Movie Night! We will be watching a sports themed movie in the soccer field from 6 pm to 8 pm on Friday, March 13th. Wear athletic clothing, bring a pillow and blanket. $3 per ticket (cash only). We will also have concessions in the cafeteria.

Patricia Cameron pcameron@cmitsouth.org

On Saturday, March 7, students in grades 6-12 and their families can learn about the admissions process, how to prepare for applications, financial aid, and the overall college experience. This annual college preparation workshop is presented in Spanish and English. You can preregister by filling out the form below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSPkl3JxmXBQb1SdACLKSzlYH6Y2XvEA8g8hwIww1auCy-1w/viewform?fbclid=IwAR33YswWXnEjDYitfSN6NnFGQBnoAXAU8bouRjApQriU3mPW6dVJ-n4nI_Y

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For over 27 years, the Prince George’s County Bar Association (PGCBA) has sponsored the Law Links Summer Internship Program. The Law Links Program provides select Prince George’s County Public School students with summer employment opportunities in law firms and law-related agencies. Students have the opportunity to learn about the professional world, the legal system, and law office operations. The Program offers students personal interaction through their work experience, law-related activities, and the Law and Leadership Institute. The Law Links Program seeks to assist the students in reaching their post-high school goals, to encourage higher education as part of those goals, and to encourage other professional organizations to adopt similar programs in the ensuing years. This is a paid summer internship for students entering the 11th and 12th grade. Once selected, we assign each student to a participating law firm or law-related agency. The student is expected to work 30 to 40 hours each week throughout the Program. Included in the 30 to 40 hour week is the Law and Leadership Institute, a class that the student attends each week at the courthouse. This year, the Program will run for a seven week period, from June 22, 2020 to August 14, 2020. The application deadline has been extended and students may apply through April 5, 2020. Application form and directions for submission is attached. Should you have any questions regarding the Law Links Program, please contact/call (301) 952-3767 or napearson@co.pg.md.us.

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Ms. Niya R. Pearson Law Clerk to the Honorable Sheila R. Tillerson Adams

Spring Diversity Open House taking place on March 28, 2020, is an introduction to diversity and cultural life on GW campus. This event is open to all students with a commitment to multiculturalism, equality, and social justice. The program allows prospective high school juniors to learn about the diversity and cultural opportunities of our community, discuss admissions and financial aid, and engage in dialogue with current GW students about their transition to college. Preregister for this event using the link below. Contact Assistant Director, Joshua Lowe, at jdlowe@gwu.edu. We look forward to welcoming you to campus! https://gwadmissions.secure.force.com/tgtx/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a0P1T00000BoYPzUAN

Ben Toll Dean of Admissions

Howard University Business School is now accepting applications for the 2019 School of Business Summer Enrichment Programs. The School of Business offers four summer programs: Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Actuarial Science, and NEW this year, Entrepreneurship for rising high school juniors and seniors. The application is now available. It can be found at https://bschool.howard.edu/student-affairs/summer-programs/ Date: Sunday, July 12 – Friday, July 17, 2020 Eligibility High School students entering their Junior and Senior Year Program seeks students with PSAT or SAT scores of at least 1100 or 22 on the ACT. Note the SAP program requires 600 or higher on the mathematics portion of the PSAT or SAT Excellent High School Grades Strong recommendations from teachers or guidance counselors Any interested student may contact D’Shaun Vance at HUSBSummerPrograms@gmail.com or 202-806-1504 for more information.

Mr. D’Shaun Vance, Admissions & Recruitment Coordinator

Hello CMIT families, we would like to thank everyone who participated in the Box Top winter contest. We have two winners Samantha Tyrell from (MS), and Johnathan Carts from (HS). Thank you everyone, and keep clipping, see you in the Fall!

CMIT South MS/HS PTO

Thank you for helping our class through this tournament process.

CMIT South 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.