Show Your School Spirit during Red Ribbon Week! -Monday: Tiger Pride - Show your school pride by wearing your school colors or getting creative with your virtual background. -Tuesday: Wacky-Tacky Tuesday - Let’s see how creative you can get with your Wacky-Tacky colors and patterns. -Wednesday: Wellness Wednesdays Drug Prevention Presentation -Thursday: Rock the Red - Wear red to show your pledge to stay drug free. -Friday: Future Friday - What will you be in the future? Dress to impress in clothes that reflect your future career. ****Red Ribbon Tik Tok Contest**** The theme of the 2020 Red Ribbon week is “Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug Free.” Get your parents’ permission to create a drug free themed Tik Tok that best represents this year's theme and you could win a prize! The top 5 scholars who create, post, and tag us @CMIT_South (Twitter) and @cmitsouth (Instagram) will win a prize. Winners will be chosen based on the greatest number of LIKES between Monday October 26, 2020 and Friday October 30, 2020. Be sure to include #CMITSouth and #2020RedRibbonWeek in your post.

Danielle C. Epps - High School Assistant Principal

The 2021-2022 Lottery for PGCPS Public Charter Schools will begin its application process on November 1, 2020 and end on January, 2021. Application information for Charter Schools will be available online through the Charter School Office and lottery website. 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 follow 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.

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Its already that time of the year again! Lottery for PGCPS Charter Schools open November 1, 2020. CMIT South MS/HS is excited to hold three virtual open house sessions for parents of prospective students who are interested in applying to the lottery for CMIT South Middle and High Schools for SY22. If you have students of secondary school age, please plan to attend one of these virtual sessions. Sessions will hold as follows: Thursday November 19, 2020 @ 6:00pm Wednesday December 16, 2020 @ 4:30pm Saturday January 16, 2021 @ 11:00am We encourage all prospective families to join us for this event. We will be discussing our instructional program and offerings. Since we cannot shared meeting links publicly, Zoom links to join sessions will be provided to only parents who RSVP via the Google Form below. Hope to see you there. RSVP: https://forms.gle/NyizRav9TEmvwDbT9

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Parent University with a focus on Edmodo was held today. In case you were unable to attend, you can access the video of the presentation via the links below or on our website - www.cmitsouth.org - parents - resources. We welcome any other recommendations for Parent University. Thank you. Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z2PIiHehrzi_4XP_CYKSZsmVMDxjuAe5/view?usp=sharing Live Walkthrough: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eApx-b1etkegU6umeAU9rQcIaEKU9emu/view?usp=sharing

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CMIT South offers free Saturday Academy for enrichment in Math and Reading and it will begIn on October 31, 2020. The purpose of this program is to provide your child with reinforcement of the lessons that have been taught for that week. It is optional, but to get the maximum benefit they should try to attend on a regular basis. We will not meet on any extended holiday weeks such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, MLK, & President's. We will have two sessions each Saturday, each lasting 90 minutes. You may select whichever session fits best or select both to receive Math and RELA assistance. Saturday Academy Schedule: 09:00 – 10:30 || 1st Study Session 11:00 – 12:30 || 2nd Study Session Some students will be invited based on their performance so far this school year. Parents may also opt for their scholars to participate. Please fill out the google form if you wish for your child to participate. Links will be provided for the sessions next week for those who are interested in attending. Should you have any additional questions please don't hesitate to email me at gjones@cmitsouth.org https://forms.gle/a8vWFdEuSJ9tSED6A

Georgia Jones, Coordinator

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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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 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 26 and 28 November 2, 4, 9, 16 and 18 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Northwestern High School Wellness Center October 26 and 28 November 2, 4, 9, 16, 18, 21 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Oxon Hill High School Wellness Center October 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/.

PGCPS

Per PGCPS calendar, there will be no school on Tuesday 11/03/2020 due to the Elections. You can view PGCPS calendar by using the link below. https://www.pgcps.org/communications/cards/2020-2021-School-Year-Calendar-as-a-Grid/ Mark your calendars.

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The SY21 First Quarter ends on November 5, 2020. Grades will be submitted at this time. Please check SchoolMax for your scholar's grades and reach out to the teachers for any matters that may need addressing. There is still time to improve on grades needing improvement. Cumulative averages will continue to change until the end of the quarter. Parents needing assistance with access to SchoolMax should email lwallace@cmitsouth.org. Many thanks for your continuous support.

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Greetings Tenacious Tiger Fam! Oh my, time is moving fast! We are gearing up to tackle the last few days of the first quarter for the 2021 school year. The last day of first quarter is Wednesday, November 5th! Our Tiger Scholars can finish this quarter strong by continuing to check Edmodo for assignments, and by completing and submitting assignments by the due date. Scholars should also be sure to join their synchronous Zoom sessions timely on a daily basis and actively participate in virtual classroom instruction. Teachers are available for assistance via email or during their office hours. Additionally, scholars can further ensure their success by timely completion and submission of make-up assignments. Please remember to send communication to your scholars teacher within 3 days of their absence. In addition to keeping up with scholarly academic practices be sure to make time for family, friends, and fun. Physical activity and time for recreation is essential to overall good health. Enjoy the sun of the great outdoors, socially distanced of course. Have a great weekend, stay safe, and wear a mask! WE ARE CMIT-SOUTH STRONG!!

Tiffawny Green, 6th & 7th Grade Administrator

This is a digital notebook template that was shared by a PGCPS Science Teacher. Students can use this tool to maintain a neat and organized Science Journal. It was created in Google Slides by a Google Certified Trainer. The step-by-step instructions are in the speaker's notes. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YVL3u4iWU5px-3ZZxG1Esj6atgCCDCNM0926fsJ_FLY/template/preview?usp=sharing

Ms. Melchoir, Life Science Teacher

Hello families! First, thank you for working with us during this amazingly challenging year. It has been a new learning experience emotionally, academically, and socially for us all. Thank you, again, for being patient as we work through this new learning environment and other unforeseen circumstances that we run into. I am working on updating SchoolMax this weekend and wanted to ask you to check grades with your scholar in the next few days. Please reference this with the work submitted to me and check that I did not make any errors when entering the grades into SchoolMax. Please check Google Classroom for assignments prior to October 1st (10/1/20) and Edmodo for assignments after this date. I will do my best to update as many grades as possible. Please feel free to email me with any questions and I will respond as soon as I am able to following the weekend.

Mr. Wassam

Greetings CMIT-Family, This post is for families whose students are enrolled in Chemistry with Ms. Davis. As has been communicated, I am helping to fill the gap while Ms. Davis is out. This Monday Oct. 26th, (10/26/2020) we will have a LIVE SESSION with me (Mr. Wassam) leading a class discussion and lesson. The link will be posted in Edmodo for each class's assigned meeting time. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Mr. Wassam

Greetings CMIT-Family, This post is for families whose students are enrolled in Biology with Mr. Wassam. I am leading a live session for Chemistry students that overlaps with when I would meet with my Biology classes. In lieu of a live session for Biology, there will be an assignment posted to be completed during the scheduled meeting time for students. This Monday Oct. 26th, (10/26/2020) we will have a NOT have a live session with me (Mr. Wassam). The link will for the assignment will be posted in Edmodo for each class's assigned meeting time. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Mr. Wassam

Hello Seniors! There is an upcoming webinar being offered to students. The topic is "The College Essay: Tips to Writing an Impactful Statement" This was shared through the county SGA and we were asked to encourage students to register for this webinar for helpful tips when applying to college. It will occur October 29, at 7:00 p.m. (ET) - The link to register is included below. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__zSxSxKFQ1uG7ZHgxy2Irg?utm_source=NASSP20NHSNJHS-0057&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=NASSP20NHSNJHS

Mr. Wassam

Attention All Seniors: It is college crunch time! Your peers will be holding weekly college preparation meetings. Our meetings will be held on Thursdays at 3:15 pm. The first meeting will cover college deadlines and personal essays. If you are interested, please email Ms. Cameron (pcameron@cmitsouth.org) for the Zoom link. Class of 2021

Patricia Cameron pcameron@cmitsouth.org

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.