CMIT South MS/HS held its annual Back to School Nights virtually this week. On both days, we had over 400 families join virtually. CMIT South MS/HS appreciates your presence to meet your scholars teacher and hear about all the exciting learning to occur this school year. We are off to a great start. We look forward to your continuous presence throughout the school year.

Lara Adewoye, Principal

Free or reduced-price meals are available to students based on household size and income (see chart through link). If income falls below the amount listed below for household size, then students living within the household may qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Students are automatically eligible for free meals if the family receives assistance under the Food Supplement Program or Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) benefits. You can find the income guidelines and apply by clicking on this link - https://www.pgcps.org/food-and-nutrition/cards/Apply-For-Free-or-Reduced-Price-Meals/ If your child usually participates in FARMS or you may qualify to participate, please complete the form online. Filling out the form will prevent a disruption of meal services. These forms are also used to determine additional funding for staff and school resources.

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Per PGCPS calendar, there will be no school on Friday 09/25/2020 and Monday 09/28/2020. Hope to see the scholars 8:30am, bright and early on Tuesday morning. You can view PGCPS calendar by using the link below. https://www.pgcps.org/communications/cards/2020-2021-School-Year-Calendar-as-a-Grid/ Enjoy the break.

Lara Adewoye, Principal Follow us on Twitter @CMIT_South

Greetings Tenacious Tigers! We have some EXCITING news for you. Starting this Wednesday, our amazing Student Support Team will be offering Wellness Wednesdays!!! Come out and join us for some fun and engaging sessions as we work together to strengthen our minds and bodies. This Wednesday September 23, 2020 we will meet with Middle School Tigers from 11:00 – 12:00 and with High School Tigers from 1:00 – 2:00. More information on how to join will be sent to your @cmitsouth.org email. We look forward to seeing you on the Zoom!

Danielle C. Epps - High School Assistant Principal

Due to some confusion with the bell schedule during week one of Distance Learning, we are posting the bell schedule to make it accessible outside of the reopening plan. Students are to follow this schedule daily during the Distance Learning Period. You can also access the bell schedule on our website using this link - http://cmitsouth.org/bell-schedule/

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Although PGCPS will offer distance learning for the first semester, students must meet state immunization requirements within 20 calendar days of enrollment (Sept. 21). Immunizations during the pandemic are essential in maintaining overall health, especially during flu season. Please send your child's updated shot records to nurse@cmitsouth.org. For more information, visit the PGCPS Immunization webpage - https://www.pgcps.org/immunizations/.

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CMIT South MS/HS PTO

Taking Informed Action is at the core of Social Studies and young people can engage in election activities! Let's show Maryland what Prince George's County can do when our young people get involved! Virtual Events Throughout September and October, Mikva will host five virtual events to give youth an opportunity to get informed, connected and equipped to make an impact on this historic 2020 election: https://mikvachallenge.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Elections-Events.pdf Youth Issues Summit (Thursday, September 17) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/116737088775 Virtual Campaign Fair (Thursday, September 24) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/116750647329 Voter Education and Ballot Party (Thursday October 8) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/116751686437 Virtual Phonebank (Thursday October 15) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/116770127595 Virtual Debate Watch Party (Thursday October 22) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/116768964115 Each event is free and open to middle and high school students via Zoom but registration is required. Learn more and register. https://mikvachallenge.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Elections-Events.pdf Great Electoral Race This Labor Day through Election Day, youth age 13-24 are invited to participate in Mikva’s Great Electoral Race – a digital scavenger hunt made up of 51 Challenges designed to help youth make their voices heard in the 2020 election (and empower their communities to do the same). http://greatelectoralrace.com/ Each Challenge is named after a US state (and is worth as many points as that state has Electoral College votes). Youth complete Challenges using their Instagram accounts and track their progress to 270 at greatelectoralrace.com to earn points and win prizes. Preview the Challenges. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QHLcOMxJ-EFS6KNvo6D-Y-mpKRHbxxqSMcWrwmqZFXc/edit?usp=sharing Voting Squads Mikva Challenge is partnering with When We All Vote – My School Votes Initiative to recruit and support 300+ youth to work in teams to help register friends, family, neighbors, classmates – any eligible voter in their community. Voting Squad captains receive opportunities to: https://www.whenweallvote.org/ Join exclusive trainings and briefings – including weekly check ins with other captains Get access to coaching, tools, and resources to build their squad Be part of a nationwide community of highly motivated organizers working to make sure that everyone participates in our democracy

Georgia Jones, Testing Coordinator

~Proposal - September 14 ~"Plan" Research 1 - October 5 ~"Design" Reaction Paper - November 9 ~"Build" Research Links - December 14 ~"Test & Redesign" Reaction Paper - January 25 ~"Share" Final Paper - February 26 ~"Share" Multimedia Presentation - TBA ~Maker's Faire - Tentative dates - March 22-March 26 (Will depend on standardized testing schedule)

Dear CMIT South MS/HS Families: Please take a moment to complete the survey linked below to better serve your needs. As we prepared to begin our Parent University sessions, let us know what we need to cover to help you better help your scholar(s). https://forms.gle/idXEEiWvHgveRcwbA

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Hello MS Parents & Students: This is a friendly reminder that middle school students are scheduled to take the Reading, English, Language Arts (RELA) diagnostic test on Monday 9/21/20 & Tuesday 9/22/20. Students who are not able to access TestNav on their Chromebooks will complete a different assignment on Edmodo. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Best, Mrs. Hakisha Newman, M.Ed., M.A.

Hello Tenacious Tigers! I hope you all had another amazing history making week. This is a reminder that each Monday from 7:45 – 9:00am I will be available for Monday Morning Drop-Ins. This will be an open session for any parents or scholars who have questions, concerns, or feedback that they would like to share with me. This will not be a time for private conferences since there will be other parents or scholars present. To take part in my Monday Morning Drop-Ins please use the meeting information provided below. If you would like to schedule a virtual conference to have a more in depth conversation, please feel free to email me at depps@cmitsouth.org to schedule an appointment. I look forward to seeing you on the Zoom! Have a great day and an amazing school year. Topic: Monday Morning Drop-Ins Join Zoom Meeting https://pgcps-org.zoom.us/j/85097010012 Meeting ID: 850 9701 0012 One tap mobile +13017158592,,85097010012# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,85097010012# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 850 9701 0012 Find your local number: https://pgcps-org.zoom.us/u/kh8753NO

Danielle C. Epps - High School Assistant Principal

Hi CMIT-South HS Family! This school year, one of the main goals for the Executive Committee for SGA is to improve our school community and increase student engagement. With that, we are introducing new positions and volunteer opportunities within SGA. There are 4 new subcommittees to help us meet our goals. 1. Social/Mental Health Awareness Committee (Chair needed) 2. Youth Engagement Committee (NEW CHAIR:Moses Vincent, III) 3. Events Committee (Chair needed) 4. Post-Secondary Committee (NEW CHAIR: Matthew Bragg) For more information please contact our President, Chelesea Bryant (cbryant@cmitsouth.org) or our Advisor, Mr. Wassam (nwassam@cmitsouth.org). Volunteers are needed for each subcommittee even if a student does not want the chair responsibility.

Mr. Wassam

Dear CMIT South MS/HS Families: The CMIT South MS/HS PTO will assemble a virtual annual meeting on October 1 at 6:30 pm via Zoom only. This meeting will present the slate of candidates for the 2020-21 CMIT South MS/HS PTO. Additional nominations will be selected from the floor for members “eligible for office if they are members in good standing at least 30 calendar days prior to this meeting.” If you or someone you know would like to submit their name for a position, they may do so and indicate the position of interest during the annual meeting. Direct any questions to the CMIT South PTO at pto@cmitsouth.org.

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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.