Greetings CMIT South MH Families! Today was our Seniors last day of school! What an amazing group of students! They finished their day with a town hall and the announcement of this year's Valedictorians and Salutatorian. It was quite exciting! This week I attended the PLTW Engineering students symposium where students presented their capstone projects. Did I say we have an amazing group of Seniors? I'll say it again, we have an amazing group of Seniors. Every project was unique, grounded in research, and had merit. I expect to see some, if not all, of these inventions on the market one day. Congratulations Teams! Well Done!

Dr. Washington

The Class of 2025 parents are working diligently to create options for the 8th Grade during the Pandemic. In order to make this happen, we ask that parents pay a nominal fee of $50 towards Class Dues. This covers the cost of T-Shirts, Masks, Certificates and Holders, as well as packaging and mailing costs. Please use the link below to sign up your student. If you have multiple students, please update the link more than once. If you have any additional questions, please forward those to cmitsclassof2025@gmail.com. Thanks so much for your support of the promotion festivities for our rising Class of 2025. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A49AFA82BA0FA7-class

Sincerely, Class of 2025 Parent Committee

Good Day Class of 2021, Your big day is almost here! On Thursday May 27, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. we will celebrate the commencement of your next journey. We are so proud and look forward to celebrating with you. In preparation for graduation, all seniors will need to come to CMIT South Middle/High School on Thursday May 20th or Friday May 21st to pick up your senior packets, tickets, and gifts. If you are still in possession of any items that are owned by the school (i.e., textbooks, Chromebooks, sports uniforms, etc.), please bring them with you on the day that you come to pickup your senior packets. Senior packet distribution will take place at the weight room entrance (beside the cafeteria). Please use the Sign-Up Genius below to schedule your pick-up time. All students and parents/guardians will be required to wear a mask, bring a pen, and social distance during the distribution. Lastly, please read through all of the information in the Graduation Information and Expectations document that has been provided. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Epps or Ms. Cameron for assistance. Graduation Information and Expectations: http://bit.ly/CMIT2021GradInfo Sign-Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050549AAA823A1FC1-senior

Danielle C. Epps High School Assistant Principal Phone: (240) 573-7250 Fax: (240)823-9326 Follow us on Twitter @CMIT_South

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! Please see the flyer attached here. We want you to get to know the Executive Board Candidates before elections - so we are preparing some campaign materials for you. Elections will be held the first week of June - so be informed! Let me know if you have any questions!

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CMIT-South Executive SGA and Mr. Wassam

The PTO General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 6:30pm. Don't forget to sign up to be a member. You won't want to miss this one!! If you are interested in joining, the cost is $17.00 per household/family. To pay click on the following link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=QBLEGP8YFYMLN Please note, you do not need a paypal account but you will have to “click on” create an account to be presented with the page to use a credit/debit card to pay. Once you submit payment you will be rerouted to the family membership application form which you can email to pto@cmitsouth.org. We hope you join us and look forward to working with you. If you are interested, please reach out to us via email - pto@cmitsouth.org. Remember, you can only make a difference with your voice. ***The virtual link to participate will sent via email the morning of June 8, 2021. Please email the secretary@cmitsouth.org if yon don't receive a Zoom link.

CMIT South MS/HS PTO

Greetings CMIT South Families, It's that time of year when we prepare to bring in new PTO Board members To facilitate the elections and in keeping with PTO Bylaws, the Board is seeking three (3) individuals to participate on the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee will solicit interest and nominations of candidates for all Board positions. The PTO Board positions are as follows: President Vice President Corresponding Secretary Volunteer Coordinator Treasurer Middle School Reps (3) High School Rep (3) In preparation for the elections, we are hoping to have the nominating committee formed by Friday, 5/21/21. If you are interested, please email pto@cmitsouth.org

CMIT South PTO Board

Greetings Parents and Scholars, This message is for students in grades 9 - 11 and middle school students that are currently taking a credit bearing class. As you may know, you must earn a final average of at least a 60% in each high school course in order to earn credit. PGCPS is providing students that currently have an average of between a 50-60% the opportunity to take a Demonstration of Course Mastery Assessment. If you pass this assessment with a C (70%) or higher, you will earn an additional 10 percentage points to your final course grade. On Monday May 17, 2021, the Area Office and Student Services will be hosting an informational WebEx meeting for parents to discuss the Demonstration of Course Mastery Assessments and the registration process. Parents and guardians who are interested in this opportunity for their student must register their child to participate by Thursday, May 20, 2021. Parents can register for the Parent Informational Meeting taking place on May 17, 2021, by clicking on the following link: http://bit.ly/PGCPSCourseMastery Please note that the opportunity is only for students enrolled in the following classes: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre Calculus, Probability and Statistics, English 9/10/11/12, Biology, Chemistry, BioGeoChem Systems, Environmental Science, Earth & Space Science, LSN Gov, US History, World History, and Psychology.

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Danielle C. Epps High School Assistant Principal Phone: (240) 573-7250 Fax: (240)823-9326 Follow us on Twitter @CMIT_South

Dear Parent/Guardian: Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) is pleased to inform you that your child will be taking the last district Benchmark Assessments for this school year. The Reading English Language Arts (RELA) Benchmark assessment administration will take place beginning on Monday, May 17, 2021 through Friday, June 11th. The Math Benchmark assessment administration will take place beginning on Monday, May 24th and go through Friday, June 11th. PGCPS will be using the Pearson TestNav platform to administer the Benchmark Assessments. Your child’s teacher will be communicating with you and your child to provide technological support, logistics, and steps on how to access the assessments in the Pearson TestNav platform. The assessments will cover two major content areas of Mathematics and Reading/English/Language Arts (RELA). The testing program includes: ● RELA Benchmark assessments administered to students in grades 3 through 10. ● Mathematics Benchmark Assessments administered to students in grades K through 12. The purpose of these assessments is to provide instructional tools for teachers to see what your child learned following recent instruction. No grades will be assigned based on these assessment results. The results of the Benchmark Assessments will be used by teachers and schools to enhance instruction on skills your child is learning in the classroom. Your child will need your support by helping them select a quiet place to complete each assessment and removing all non-testing materials such as phones, textbooks, and notebooks to minimize distractions. Your child may also need your assistance with connecting to the appropriate technology platforms and applications. It is critical that your child take each assessment independently, with no assistance provided within the remote learning setting, so they can show what they have learned from the first quarter’s instruction. We are truly excited to provide the best e-learning opportunity and continue to support your child’s educational needs. For more information on the assessment platform or technical assistance, please; ● Visit the PGCPS Distance Learning Site https://www.pgcps.org/offices/testing-research-and-evaluation/testing-resources ● Visit the Distance Learning Parent Resources https://sites.google.com/pgcps.org/dl-parentresources/home?authuser=2 ● Visit the PGCPS Student Portal https://www.pgcps.org/offices/testing-research-and-evaluation/login-to-testing

Georgia Jones, Testing Coordinator

Please ensure to book an appointment NOW for our upcoming picture day next week on Friday, May 21th, 2021, and Saturday, May 22nd, 2021. Please utilize the link provided below to access the booking through the "Search by City & State" feature to find the student's name. An additional link is provided below for a video tutorial. Appointment Booking Website: https://prestigeportraits.com Video Tutorial: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19M7NK_flEANPsJBTJCXwb2FAOC4hg-Pg/view Senior Portrait Safety Protocol: - Please enter the building at the time of your scheduled appointment. If you arrive early, you will be asked to wait in your car. - Only the CMIT South student taking their senior portrait will be allowed in the building. - Upon entering the building, students will be expected to wear masks. No masks, no entry. - The only time masks are expected to be removed is during the actual taking of pictures. - All accompanying persons must remain in the car. This includes hairstylists and make-up artists. - Arrive with hair and makeup complete. - Students taking portraits will be allowed the use of the restrooms. - The school restrooms will not be available for public use.

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CMIT-South Class of 2022

Please ensure to book an appointment NOW for our upcoming picture day next week on Friday, May 21th, 2021, and Saturday, May 22nd, 2021. Please utilize the link provided below to access the booking through the "Search by City & State" feature to find the student's name. An additional link is provided below for a video tutorial. Appointment Booking Website: https://prestigeportraits.com Video Tutorial: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19M7NK_flEANPsJBTJCXwb2FAOC4hg-Pg/view

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CMIT-South Class of 2022

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   

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