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Chesapeake Math & IT Academy South

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04/30/2021

   
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL NEWS

Principal's Corner


MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS

Rising 6th Grades - Current 5th Graders

8th Grade Scholars - Don't Miss Your Chance to Tell Us What You Want in a T-Shirt!!!


HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

A Yearbook Spread Needs Your Input


ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS

ANNOUNCEMENTS - SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

2021 Mental Health Series: Wellness Inside and Out!

Summer School Registration


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GENERAL NEWS
Principal's Corner
Happy Friday Families, Please be reminded to show love and appreciation to your scholar's teachers in the upcoming week! Be creative and as original as you wish! Let's celebrate our staff during Teachers Appreciation Week. For all of you who have been partners with us as your scholar's at home teachers, Thank you! We appreciate you!

Dr. Washington
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MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
Rising 6th Grades - Current 5th Graders
Howard University Verizon Innovative Learning (HUVIL) STEM Program Please find attached information regarding a free STEM enrichment program for boys in grades 6-8. This program is offered by Howard University and Verizon. Parents, you can access the registration form via this link or through the website posted on the flyer. https://www.nacce.com/vil21regformboys Here is additional information regarding the HUVIL STEM Program: 1. Rising 6th graders are eligible to attend (please feel free to share with you feeder schools) 2. Summer program will be from Monday to Friday and will be held virtually all day 3. Program will continue after the summer program and will be held in person one Saturday per month. Students who registered to attend the summer program are registered to continue to attend the program that will start in the fall. 4. Please register as soon as possible as seats are getting filled up. Any questions, please email Dr. K. Shockley at VerizonHU2021@gmail.com.

Dr. Washington
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8th Grade Scholars - Don't Miss Your Chance to Tell Us What You Want in a T-Shirt!!!
A survey was sent to all the 8th graders. We ask students to provide their t-shirt preference (color, size & writing). Students will be able to purchase a personalized keepsake with everyone's names imprinted. What a great way to remember your classmates!! The survey will end on Sunday so let your voice be heard. Below is the survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_ZpfBFZFNhPILZKvWWqBUq3UGyfkdVyavA2M1vvXXsi0t2Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Sincerely, Toisha Faraji CMIT South MS/HS PTO Middle School Representative
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HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
A Yearbook Spread Needs Your Input
The Yearbook Staff is planning to include a COVID-19 tribute page in this year's yearbook. We haven’t gotten many responses from students, so would like to open our form up to CMIT parents and staff. If you have lost a friend, family member, or loved one to COVID-19 and would like to include their name on our page, please fill out this form. Any and all submissions are appreciated. Thank You. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Soa_CtBHKBdLMuSrFryjsqP-nTjdwJAAGA8SzmXOd6s/edit?usp=drive_web

Ms. Hackett and The Yearbook Staff
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS
ANNOUNCEMENTS - SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Senior Parents, I received this today. I have not vetted it. However, I thought I should share. Please feel free to follow up using the information in the blurb. Unfortunately, I have no further information but did not want to be responsible for a missed opportunity.

Dr. Washington
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2021 Mental Health Series: Wellness Inside and Out!
Join Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) on Wednesday, May 5 through Saturday, May 8 for our 2021 Mental Health Series: Wellness Inside and Out! Open to parents, students, employees, and community members, the event promises to be interacting and engaging, featuring certified corporate wellness specialist/best-selling author Mike Veny and WNBA Dallas Wings player Imani McGee-Stafford. We want you to commit to your well-being by putting yourself first! Additionally scheduled sessions include: Fuel Up on Thursday Managing Self-Care and Mental Wellness Using Art to Support Mental Health and Wellness LGBTQIA+ and Mental Health Cancel Culture: The Impact of Social Ostracism on Mental and Emotional Well-being on our Peers Coping Skills for Children During Covid-19 RISE UP: Resilience In School Environments Understanding and Practice Ghosted Working with Children of Undocumented Parents Unwind on Friday (For PGCPS Employees Only) Wellness Bingo Virtual Dance Party Release on Saturday Guided Meditation for Wellbeing Core & Cardio Join us for an amazing line-up of presenters. Registration will close Saturday, May 8. Register Now (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YkVV95Bl5REzJgkZ0jY3CsUVO9AohZbTcKV_WzXJ-DM/viewform?ts=6088405c&gxids=7628&edit_requested=true) Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Participants may listen by calling 508-924-5155.

Michael Pitter, School Counselor Chesapeake Math & IT Academy South 9822 Fallard CT. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
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Summer School Registration
Hello CMIT Scholars and Families, Summer school registration for non-graduating seniors begins May 3rd. Registration for grades 9-11 begin May 4th. All students in grades 9-11 can take up to a maximum of 2 free virtual summer classes. One class will be offered during the day and another class in the evening. Students cannot take two consecutive daytime classes or two consecutive evening classes. All classes will be offered online. Please read through the summer school flyer and class list flyer attached. Registration Link- https://apps.pgcps.org/pls/apex/f?p=505:LOGIN_DESKTOP:6808414891923::::: Session 2- Grades 9-11 Dates: July 6-30 Monday-Friday Day Time Sessions Evening Sessions: 830-930 5-6 PM 945-1045 6:15-7:15 PM 11-12 7:30-8:30 PM Session 1- Non- Graduating Seniors only Dates: May 24- June 14 Monday-Thursday Times: TBA (based upon registration) I will be holding individual summer school meetings for students WITH MORE THAN ONE FAILED CLASS on their transcript, who need guidance on what classes to take: Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45AFA929A3FFC16-summer Registration Link (opens May 4th) - https://apps.pgcps.org/pls/apex/f?p=505:LOGIN_DESKTOP:6808414891923:::::

Czestochowa Gabriel
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FAQs

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.

How can I join the PTO?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Please click the link to join the PTO   

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOneU6JvvkFJjliiHuEJvCZCdWcf3X51lXFN_JWOhwue_Jsw/viewform?usp=sf_link

 

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