PGCPS Calendar has designated October 12, 2020 as Parent-Teacher Conference Day. CMIT South MS/HS will be holding parent teacher conferences virtually. Conferences links will be provided by teacher with 15 minutes slots available. Since teachers cannot meet all parents in a day, please only sign up for pressing matters that you have not already had an opportunity to address. Parents will be able to sign up for slots prior to this date via Sign up genius. There will be a waitlist in case a parent is a no show virtually, the teacher will send the zoom link to the waitlisted parent's email. Also, waitlisted parent may be scheduled for another date to meet virtually. Signup links will be available in next week's edition of the newsletter. We look forward to continued partnership throughout the school year.

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Although we are operating virtually, we manage to find way to continue to engage our families. This week, Principal Adewoye and Assistant Principal Green met with parents of 6th grade students from all 6th grade colleges. This was an opportunity to hear from parents on their experience at CMIT South thus far and what can be done better. Parents shared accolades and suggestions for improvement. Thank you to all parents who came out to share during these meetings. We look forward to your continued partnership. This week we also had our first PTO meeting of the new school year. Over 90 families were represented virtually. We welcome our new PTO Board Members for SY21. We are still in need of a President and Vice Presidents. Please email pto@cmitsouth.org if you are interested in serving.

Lara Adewoye, Principal Follow us on Twitter @CMIT_South

Although PGCPS will offer distance learning for the first semester, students must meet state immunization requirements within 20 calendar days of enrollment. 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. Prince George’s County Public Schools will offer free immunization clinics in high school Wellness Centers to assist families in meeting immunization requirements. Families must register online for an appointment. These services are offered in collaboration with the Prince George’s County Health Department and the Maryland Partnership for Prevention. Locations, Dates & Times Bladensburg High School Wellness Center October 5, 7, 14, 17, 19, 21, 26 and 28 November 2, 4, 9, 14, 16, 18, 21 and 30 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fairmont Heights High School Wellness Center October 5, 7, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28 November 2, 4, 9, 16 and 18 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Northwestern High School Wellness Center October 5, 7, 14, 17, 19, 21, 26 and 28 November 2, 4, 9, 16, 18, 21 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Oxon Hill High School Wellness Center October 5, 7, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28 November 2, 4, 9, 14, 16, and 18 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Online Registration Appointments are required. Online registration link: www.vaccineconsent.com/clinic/search More Information www.pgcps.org/immunizations/Card/Upcoming-Clinics For more information, visit the PGCPS Immunization webpage - https://www.pgcps.org/immunizations/.

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CMIT-S continues providing a broad range of extracurriculars. In attached booklet, you will find an introduction for each club including time, location and a brief description. Please check out this booklet before you take the club survey. Club survey window will be open between September 25th and October 9th. Scholars will be able to choose up to two clubs in the club survey, and can register in one club only. Completing club surveys does not grant club registration. Note: Club booklet is also available on our website! Club Survey: https://forms.gle/WKQ1TgZGu2jtWt7w9

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CMIT South

Dear Parents CMIT South MS/HS offers a variety of extracurricular activities,We wanted to reach out to extend our invitation for your scholars to join our STEM clubs this year. Come join the STEM Clubs and have fun learning, growing and competing. Our team of coaches and the club will meet VIRTUALLY on decided days initially. We will increase the number of times that the club meets per week as it gets closer to the Regional Competitions in the Spring. We look forward to seeing you as a part of our STEM clubs If you would like your child to be a part of these awesome clubs, please email us - osoycan@cmitsouth.org.

Ozkan Soycan

The SY21 First Quarter progress report grades will be submitted starting October 1, 2020. Please check SchoolMax for your scholar's grades and reach out to the teachers for any matters that may need addressing. Please note that the cumulative averages will continue to change. This will continue to be the case until the end of the quarter. Parents needing assistance with access to SchoolMax should email lwallace@cmitsouth.org. Many thanks for your continuous support.

CMIT South MS/HS

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.

CMIT South MS/HS

Per PGCPS calendar, there will be no school on Monday 10/12/2020 due to Parent- Teacher Conferences and Friday 10/16/2020 due to Staff Professional Development. 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.

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Please support Class 2021 upcoming Pampered Chef virtual fundraiser October 1 - 19, 2020. For details log onto Class 2021 website at: https://sites.google.com/cmitsouth.org/classof2021/home

CMIT South Class of 2921

Hello MS Parents and Scholars! I will be available each Monday from 9:00am – 10:00am for Mr. A's office hour. This will be an open session for any MS parents or scholars who have questions, concerns, or feedback that they would like to share with me. Since there will be other parents or scholars present, this will not be a time for private conferences . Please welcome in my Monday office hours with using the meeting link below. You can contact me at aakpinar@cmitsouth.org at anytime with your questions. I look forward to seeing you in my office hour! Have an amazing school year. https://pgcps-org.zoom.us/j/91407346429?pwd=V2dxR1pZc0taMyt6WUlsc24zWGhTdz09

Mr. Akpinar Assistant Principal

Dear Students Please join one of our STEM activity FIRST LEGO LEAGUE club for 2020-2021 academic and competition year . You can contact to email wlfalconi@gmail.com / osoycan@cmitsouth.org . Looking forward to see you .

Ozkan Soycan

Good day to all! For my Biology sections 91, 92, 93, and 94 - we will NOT have a live session on Monday. However, you will still have an assignment posted AND due on Monday. This assignment will serve as your attendance for the day. Let me be clear, we will NOT have a live session but WILL have an assignment due ON MONDAY. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Mr. Wassam

Hi English 12 Parents, I wanted to take this opportunity to touch base with you now that we have reached the interim point of 1st quarter. So far this year in English 12 we have finished our first unit, where the students focused on their personal narratives that can be used for their college applications. Students spent time studying exemplar narratives, conferencing with me and their peers, and revising their writing throughout the writing process. They are currently working on short research projects to build background for our main text of the quarter, the memoir "Born a Crime" by Trevor Noah. This text tells the story of Noah's childhood growing up in South Africa during Apartheid. It does include sensitive topics that could possibly serve as triggers to readers such as violence and foul language, so if that is a concern for you or your child, please contact me. Here is the Amazon.com listing for this book. I also wanted to take this opportunity to let you know about one of the support systems that I have built into my weekly schedule for your students. Of course, students are always welcome to hang back during the class breaks if they need to speak with me but I also hold a weekly office hour on Wednesdays from 11:00am - 12:00pm. As of right now, it doesn't seem as if I need to add more time as students are not filling up all of the slots, but if that need arises, I will certainly add more times. Additionally, any time we are working on extended essay assignments, I will add additional conference times/dates to the schedule so that students have ample opportunities to receive help with their writing as I did with the personal narratives. Thank you for all that you are doing to support your students in my English class this year! I know senior year can often be a tough time to stay motivated and this year particularly - so it’s great to know that my students have wonderful support networks at home! Please feel free to email me if you ever have any questions or concerns.

Ms. Hackett

Class of 2021 telephone conference is scheduled for Thursday, October 8th, 2020. Your participation is requested. Please log into Class 2021 website at: https://sites.google.com/cmitsouth.org/classof2021/home for call in information as well as other important and informative information regarding our seniors.

CMIT South Class of 2021

Hello CMIT South Family, Please think about supporting CMIT South PTO. When you are shopping this back-to-school time, please remember to use AmazonSmile for your next purchase. This is another way to support the PTO effort to raise money for student programs at CMIT South. We receive a percentage of the total sale. Feel free to spread the word! Go to smile.amazon.com and look for CMIT South PTO. ======================================================== Here are some frequently asked question about AmazonSmile: How do I shop at AmazonSmile? To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile. How much of my purchase does Amazon donate? The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. The purchase price is the amount paid for the item minus any rebates and excluding shipping & handling, gift-wrapping fees, taxes, or service charges. How do I select a charitable organization to support when shopping on AmazonSmile? On your first visit to AmazonSmile smile.amazon.com, you need to select a charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. AmazonSmile will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation. Thank you for your support.

CMIT South 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.