Happy Friday CMIT South MHS Families, This has been an interesting week! So much has occurred! It's the end of the quarter and the usual end-of-quarter activities occur. Governor Hogan made it known that schools will be reopening sooner rather than later. There is also the logistics of vaccines. This is a lot to wrap our minds around in one week. Unfortunately, life doesn't stops so we can catch up and consider the new things. We must grapple with the new concerns while juggling the old ones. My hat goes off to every CMIT South MHS family. Please know, as we get concrete information, we will share with you. Until then, we are in the process of developing a plan for our eventual safe reentry into the building. I will do my best to keep you informed! As I mentioned, the 2nd Quarter ended this week. 2nd Quarter Report Cards will be released on or around February 11th, provided nothing changes. PGCPS has set aside February 16th for Parent/Teachers/Conferences. However, CMIT South MHS has added additional hours next week (beginning February 1st) for conferences in an attempt to allow more families to sign up. We ask, if you see your child’s teacher the week of February 2nd, please allow other families to take advantage of February 16th. As you prepare for your conferences, here are some things you might want to consider discussing: Your scholar’s earned 2nd Quarter grade(s) Your scholar’s attendance in the class(es) Your scholar’s class participation How specifically families may support scholars moving forward. How can your scholar receive additional support from the teacher(s), if needed. Please consider the 3rd Quarter as a great starting over point and continue to work with the teachers to ensure your scholar’s success. Lastly families, I apologize for any inconvenience experienced today (Friday) while trying to contact CMIT South MHS staff. It appears we had an interruption in our ability to email, use Zoom and all things Google. It is being addressed. I am asking families, if you sent an email to a CMIT South MHS staff member today, please don't assume the recipient received it. Please resend it on Monday. Also, feel free to use the PGCPS email addresses if needed. This situation should be fixed by Monday. Again, thank you for your patience. Professionally,

Dr. Washington

Dear CMIT South Families: As we move into the second semester, we want to provide our parents with opportunities to partner with our teachers.  Although PGCPS is providing opportunity for parent teacher conferences on February 16, 2021, CMIT South M/HS is providing parents  additional days to ensure more parents can engage in conferences with their scholars' teachers. During this upcoming testing week, CMIT South M/HS will operate on a 2-Hour delay schedule.  This delayed schedule will allow scholars to take their math assessment while providing parents some time to meet teachers.  If you meet with your scholar's teachers next week, we kindly ask that you not sign up to meet again on February 16th.   When you access the Sign Up Genius link below you may sign up to see any/all teachers, except math, on Monday, 2/01/2021 and Tuesday, 2/02/2021.  You may sign up to see your child's math teacher on Wednesday, 2/03/2021. Please sign up by 8pm on Sunday 1/28/2021, before the Sign Up Genius closes, so you can receive a Zoom Link for the teacher by Monday Morning.  Looking forward to seeing you virtually. Thank you. Sign Up Links -  Middle School: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48ACA92FA7F5C70-middle1 High School: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48ACA92FA7F5C70-high1 Math Teachers Only Wednesday: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48ACA92FA7F5C70-math

CMIT South Secretary

Hello Bridge Builders! We are pleased to announce the Annual Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation TRAC Bridge Building Invitational. The EVENT DATE is set (tentatively) on April 24, 2021. Due to social distancing mandates, each student must participate individually. There will be a maximum limit of 100 students that can participate this year. All application(s) will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. CLF unfortunately will not be hosting any large, indoor gathering for this event. Virtual participation and social distance measures (when testing/breaking bridges) will be discussed in complete detail with participants. CLF will provide a TRAC Challenge Entry Kit (balsa wood, glue, precision cutter, cutting mat) to each student to begin their project. The students are to construct a bridge made only with the materials provided. Detailed guidelines and rubrics are attached. Applications will be taken through February 19, 2021. Registration link and more information: https://www.clfadvancedstudies.org/trac 1st place winners in each category receive an Apple iPad Mini (newest version) 2nd place winners in each category receive an Apple AirPods Pro 3rd place winners in each category receive an Apple AirPods Each participant students after testing the bridge receive a special CLF T-shirt and $15 Amazon gift cards. Please mark your calendars for 4/24/2021 and APPLY today! Those who are interested you can fill it up through the link or contact to email adress osoycan@cmitsouth.org

Ozkan Soycan

Hello CMIT South MS/HS Families, Congratulations to every student that received Honor Roll or Principals Honor Roll for the first quarter! Just a reminder - Parents, if you wish to receive your students' honor roll certificate please fill out the Google form below. This is will insure the certificate is sent to the right email. Once again congratulations and thank you for working with us during this new distant learning process! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHSYShi9rI5ftlRgWMIsGfTLsVZXTE5DYfPqTQxZzRYBPjIw/viewform?usp=sf_link

CMIT South Secretary

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.