Greetings CMIT South MHS Families, I hope you are doing well and keeping safe! We have acknowledged and recognized, internally, our Assistant Principals during the week of April 5th . This week we acknowledged and recognized, internally, our Administrative Professional(s) aka Secretaries . This year, Teacher (Staff) Appreciation Week will be from May 3rd - May 7th. While our PTO has always showered our staff with love and jestures of appreciation, this year is like no other. We need your creativity on display. If you have not yet shown your appreciation for assistant principals or secretaries, it is not too late. As you think of creative ways to show your scholar's teachers how much you appreciate them, don't forget your child's supporters behind the scene. Shower them with tokens of thoughtfulness that yells out, "I Appreciate You!"

Dr. Washington

AP Students, AP testing will officially begin next month and while the majority of you have decided to take your exam digitally At-Home. We want you to be as prepared as you can whichever way you test. CollegeBoard AP Central has provided several resources for you to begin to review. In AP Classroom you have always had access to the AP Daily Videos for your course. At this point your teacher should have provided you with the DIgital Testing App. (https://click.e.collegeboard.org/?qs=7009a5f24675b6343e1b243158da1416d9a9f90c12ccab1b2822a34338a6f95c59b975820c615f1907a68effa6eb2bdb20964f7df4861c8b72c5c09cd68437ce) This app installs the AP software necessary for testing and it allows you to do Digital Practice with sample questions that are both multiple choice and free response. Now, AP is offering Live review sessions on YouTube. Use this link( https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap-2021/updates/ap-daily-live-review?SFMC_cid=EM483367-&rid=47733305) to find the day and time that your course is having a live review session. Last but not least, AP has created a blog that you can use to review as well. https://blog.collegeboard.org/7-fast-facts-about-2021-ap-exams?excmpid=ph3082393 No matter which way you choose to prepare, CollegeBoard AP Central has multiple resources for you. We wish you the best of luck when you take your AP Exam!

Georgia Jones, Testing Coordinator

Thank you to the parents, guardians, family members, and students who supported the Class of 2022 Mid-Atlantic Fundraiser. The Class of 2022 has reached its sale goal and it wouldn't be possible without YOU! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!

CMIT-South Class of 2022

Hello CMIT-South High School Students! We are glad to have some of you back in the building. To encourage everyone to finish strong - we are inviting you to show some enthusiasm and spirit! We have themes for each day and want you to document your spirit for our yearbook team. Students will also be invited to a Wellness Wednesday virtual gaming session. The link will be posted in next week's newsletter. Here's the plan: - Monday (Class colors day) - Seniors (Blue), Juniors (Red), Soph. (Green), Fresh. (White) - Tuesday (Tie-dye day) - Self-explanatory - Wellness Wednesday - Game zoom (among us, scribble, jackbox) - Thursday (Jersey Day) - College/Pro teams - Friday (Flashback Friday) - Throwback to the past If you have any questions please contact Mr. Wassam (nwassam@cmitsouth.org) or the Executive SGA Students (sga_hs@cmitsouth.org)

CMIT-South Executive SGA and Mr. Wassam

Hello beautiful biology scholars, Just a friendly reminder that you will be doing an asynchronous mini-lab about sex-linked traits on Monday (April 26th). You only need a piece of paper and something to write with because all of your data and post-lab responses will be in the PearDeck. Reviewing Punnett Squares and the slides (available in the folders section of Edmodo) would be very helpful! As would reading the book (in clever) and reviewing YouTube videos (the Amoeba Sisters and CrashCourse). Don't be afraid to ask questions or seek out more practice! Have a wonderful weekend!

Mr. Wassam

Question: When and where is the 2021 high school graduation? Answer: May 27th at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School. Question: How long is the program? Answer: one (1) hour Question: The graduation ceremony will be held outside on the football field. What if it rains? Answer: The rain date has not yet been determined. Question: I have several important family members who would like to attend my graduation. May I invite them? Answer: No! Each graduate will be given 2 tickets. No exception! Only 2 people can accompany the graduate at the graduation ceremony. Question: Will the event be streamed? Answer: Yes! Most likely livestream, but the event will be streamed. Question: I have become quite creative since Covid and would like to decorate my graduation cap. Is this allowed? Answer: Absolutely not! Graduates with anything on their caps will not be allowed to walk. Question: Will there be security? Answer: Yes! Question: How early can I and my two guests arrive? Answer: Security will open the doors one hour prior to the start of the graduation. Question: When will I get my graduation diploma? Answer: Each graduate will sign for their diploma and receive it after walking across the stage, at the graduation. Question: Should I drive myself to my graduation? Answer: Preferably, families should come together in one car. Parking is very limited. Question: What will the seating arrangement be? Answer: Seating will be by families. Family togetherness is needed. Question: What about the dress code for graduation? Answer: All graduates should come already dressed, including in gowns. Graduates should have clothing under their gowns. However, keep in mind the weather and temperature when deciding what to wear. Question: If I'm not attending my graduation, can I give my tickets to another graduate? Answer: No! Each graduate may bring up to two (2) guests and no more. Question: Will there be a guest speaker? Answer: No! Due to Covid-19 guidelines all graduations will limit the number of people both on stage and in the audience. Question: Will I have to wear a mask? Answer: Yes! All persons (graduates, staff, and guests) must wear masks.

Dr. Washington

Families, Third Quarter Report Card are now accessible, on line. Please review them carefully. I hope your scholars took advantage of our amnesty initiative. The 3rd Quarter Grade Appeal window, for parents, opens Saturday, April 24th and closes, Friday, April 30th. If you or your scholar plan to appeal the 3rd quarter grades please follow the process. Begin by emailing your scholar's teacher and copy the counselor and the administrator. If you and your scholar's teacher are not able to come to a resolution regarding your grade change request, please complete the form below and submit it to your counselor and grade level administrator by Friday, April 30th. Form Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VI4mtzLFFximoUp1qL8BVVoqjctg9YXoIy3C5Z3lWdY/copy?authuser=1" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; text-decoration-line: underline; color: rgb(51, 103, 214); font-size: 13px; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VI4mtzLFFximoUp1qL8BVVoqjctg9YXoIy3C5Z3lWdY/copy Please be advised, an appeal of a grade is not automatically granted. Be sure to provide your evidence in support of your claim.

Dr. Washington

Our 3rd Quarter Honor Roll Recognition Assembly is scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, 2021.

Dr. Washington

Hello Terrific Tiger Scholars and Families! Our senior PLTW Engineering students have been working diligently this school year to complete their capstone projects. Every year they present their projects at at Senior Symposium, where fellow scientists, mathematicians, and engineers judge their portfolios. Due to being in a virtual environment this format is going to look different this year. The symposium will be taking place over zoom on May 12th from 6-8 PM. For this event we are in need of judges and audience members from our amazing community. The judges will be responsible for listening to the presentations, asking clarifying questions based on the presentations, and completing a rubric evaluation form. If you have a background in science, math, or engineering and are interested in being a judge please email Ms. Gilliam at kgilliam@cmitsouth.org. In addition to the judges we welcome all community members and scholars to be part of the audience to witness the fantastic work our seniors have done this school year. A link will be provided through the newsletter as we get closer to the event. We look forward to having you attend! Thank you for all of your support!

Ms. Gilliam and the PLTW Engineering Senior Class

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.

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