Shanan Bobb-Simmons is a Brooklyn, New York native where she began her career as a School Counselor in 2013. As a Middle School Counselor, Mrs. Simmons founded the Big Sister Peer Mentor Program and composed and completed a Comprehensive School Counseling Curriculum. In addition, Mrs. Simmons also created and executed MEASURE planning via Bullying Prevention. With a strong Middle School background and College Readiness on the High School level, Mrs. Simmons was selected into the School Counseling pools of of Baltimore City County, Baltimore County, and Howard County; however she would accept a School Counselor position at CMIT South in Prince George’s County. Email: sbobbsimmons@cmitsouth.org Welcome to the CMIT South Family!!!

Dr. Borden-McCarter, Principal

We understand and share in the frustration with the traffic flow during dismissal. As those on the frontline, we want dismissal to occur as safely and efficiently as possible. A large part falls on our parent community for support. Law enforcement has been instructed to ticket and clear out any cars that are breaking laws such as parking in no parking zones and making unlawful U-turns. This is a safety concern for our students and aiding in the traffic build up. Every parent/guardian or transportation aid is expected to follow the dismissal procedures which includes entering the school's parking lot and exiting through the identified alley. * Please be kind and compliant to the staff members and volunteers directing traffic. * Do not park in the alley exiting the property. It is causing too close of contact with students and moving cars. There are “No Parking” signs present. * Do not park on Fallard Drive or Fallard Ct and instruct your scholars to meet you down the street. That is also aiding in the traffic build up and students crossing the streets unsafely. There are “No Parking” signs present. Violators will be ticketed. * Refrain from making unlawful U-turns. * Do not park in the parking lots of our neighboring businesses. We are continuously working for greater partnership and consistency with law enforcement to help the flow of traffic. Thank you in advance for your patience and compliance with our dismissal procedures. Please continue to set good examples for our students regarding following the rules, even when we don't like/agree with them.

Dr. Borden-McCarter, Principal

Hello CMIT South MS/HS Families, As we begin the new school year, we want to make sure all parents and students are aware of the CMIT South attendance policies. At CMIT South we follow the PGCPS attendance policy AP 5113 and recently PGCPS has updated its attendance policies. Below are some quick bullet points of the updated attendance policies: CMIT South will now start using the new google form 2021-2022 Absence Reason Notification Form CMIT South Middle/High School for all students who will be absent from school. This form will serve as the official means of parent/guardian notifications for student absences. CMIT South is no longer taking paper excused/doctor notes. When a student is going to be absent please fill out the new google form 2021-2022 Absence Reason Notification Form CMIT South Middle/High School. The form will be sent straight to the attendance manager. If a student’s absences reach six days a physician’s certificate will be required. Please send the physician’s certificate directly to the school's attendance manager at attendance@cmitsouth.org. Parents are the only ones who can fill out the form and email the attendance manager about a student who is absent. A student cannot send the email or fill out the google form, the absence will not be excused if a student does it. The google form must be filled out within 3 days of the student’s absence, otherwise, the absence will not be excused. Students who are considered unlawfully (unexcused) absent from school or a class will not have the opportunity to make up missed assignments. Here is the link to the 2021-2022 Absence Reason Notification Form CMIT South Middle/High School Form: https://forms.gle/doKYupBsN18Qh1SR6 Once again these are just some of the new updates that PGCPS has put in the attendance policy AP 5113. We encourage all parents to read the full updated attendance policy here: https://www.pgcps.org/globalassets/offices/general-counsel/docs---general-counsel/administrative-procedures/administrative-procedure-5113-student-attendance-absence-and-truancy-1.18.21.pdf For all attendance-related information or questions please direct it to attendance@cmitsouth.org. Attached is the CMIT South Attendance updates & policies PDF document. Thank you.

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CMIT South Secretary

Dear CMIT-S MS&HS families We are starting after school STEM club activities . We would be very happy to see you sponsoring one/more STEM clubs. If you are interested or have a experience about STEM clubs , please click the links below. For Sign up to become Coach: https://forms.gle/zKCLTMobScESoun96 For more information about STEM clubs : https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_2QzORxaomG1q0CpR4FO_5IB0ZlGinxH/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106855356325979594958&rtpof=true&sd=true Please contact to osoycan@cmitsouth.org if you have any questions and concerns. It is our pleasure to have your great support. Thank you

Ozkan Soycan

Get Ready Tenacious Tigers!!! Our team is so excited as we gear up as a school and take a stance AGAINST bullying. We are planning a week of events to educate our community on the impact of bullying, and what our scholars can do to prevent such behavior. Save the Date: October 25-29 will be our official Antibully Week at CMIT Academy South MS/HS.

Mr. Walker Assistant Principal

COVID CLARITY If you receive a letter from the school being identified as a close contact, one with symptoms and/or you are confirmed COVID positive (outside lab or through pool testing) please read in its entirety for complete instructions. -ALL COVID POSITIVE cases must have clearance from the Health Department PRIOR to returning to school; no exceptions. -ALL UNVACCINATED Close Contacts are required to show proof of a negative PCR COVID test (not rapid) from DAY 5 of quarantine or later PRIOR to returning to school. Please see PGCPS Quarantine and Testing Guidelines for more information; https://www.pgcps.org/coronavirus/resources/quarantine-and-testing. These are only guidelines; when a scholar/staff may return depends on several factors. Your cooperation is important for the well-being of your family, our families and the entire CMIT South community as a whole. IMMUNIZATION DELLIQUENCY If you received a letter earlier this school year re: immunization noncompliance your date has been extended to November 15, 2021. When to Stay Home from School/Work Gone are the days we medicate our scholars and ourselves with Advil or Tylenol for minor cold/allergy symptoms and send them on their way to school. COVID has impacted us all. Please do daily symptom checks, if you or your scholar are exhibiting symptoms, stay home from school/work and monitor. Contact your PCP for guidance prior to sending to school. If these symptoms are related to an underline chronic medical condition that is within student's baseline, provide the school with such documentation.

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Tisa Ellis, RN, BSN CHESAPEAKE MATH AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY SOUTH 9822 Fallard Court Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Phone: 240-767-4918 | Fax:240-823-9326 nurse@cmitsouth.org

Hello Parents and Guardians, In an effort to keep our nearly 900 students and CMIT South MS/HS staff safe and healthy, we need your assistance with the following: - Please refrain from bringing fast food lunches for your student and their friends during their lunch period. - Food deliveries ordered by students, parents or family members will not be accepted from Door Dash, Uber Eats, Grub Hub or any other food delivery service or vendor. Orders for students will be refused and sent back with the driver. CMIT South MS/HS is not responsible for any cost or loss of food. - As a reminder, FREE breakfast and lunch is provided for all students this school year. Thank you,

CMIT South MS/HS Front Office

Progress reports will go live in school max on Monday, October 18, 2021. Progress reports will not be printed. Please contact the teacher directly if there are any concerns with grades.

Dr. Borden-McCarter, Principal

Greetings Parents & Students of 83 Princeton & 84 Johns Hopkins: I hope my note finds you well. I just wanted to inform you that our scholars will be taking the RELA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test next week. The MAP test will be given twice a year and measures your child's individual progress between the two tests. Please review the attached parent overview of the MAP test and let me know via email if you have additional questions or concerns. Thank you.

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Best, Mrs. Hakisha Newman, M.Ed., M.A. My email address: hnewman@cmitsouth.org

Come explore the high-quality undergraduate programs at Bowie State University and map the next steps in your college search. Get details about admissions & financial aid, learn more about our innovative academic programs and hear from current students sharing why they love BSU. Register for the event: https://www.bowiestate.edu/admissions-and-aid/visit-us/undergraduate-open-house.php

Michael Pitter, School Counselor Chesapeake Math & IT Academy South 9822 Fallard CT. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Do you need feedback on your college application essay? Don't sweat, we can help you! Current Engineering Students will review your essay and provide feedback. Submit your essay by OCT 18th to receive your feedback by Oct. 26th. Sign-up Link HTTPS://GO.UMD.EDU/TAG Questions? Contact us at CMSE@UMD.edu

Michael Pitter, School Counselor Chesapeake Math & IT Academy South 9822 Fallard CT. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

United Black Fund is sponsoring an ESSAY and POSTER COMPETITION with CASH Awards for Students in Grade Clusters 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12. We are allocating $4,000 toward cash awards for Students in Prince George's County Schools. We invite and encourage students in the Prince George's County Public School System to participate. We anticipate students from Charter and Private Schools will also compete in this opportunity.

Michael Pitter, School Counselor Chesapeake Math & IT Academy South 9822 Fallard CT. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Hello! Our class has been full of learning and I am truly enjoying the activities we have been able to complete in person while still remaining safe with the Covid protocols. Please remember to encourage your students to being their Chromebook fully charged to school as there are limited outlets available in the classroom for students to charge their computers during class. Here's what's been happening in room 329: LSN Government Last week we wrapped up learning about types of government with the help of the Star Wars Universe and some manipulatives. The students were able to work together to show a community of gummy bears displaying the different types of government. I loved to see their creativity with showing voting stations for democracy, a throne for the king and queen in a monarchy, and the bears in complete chaos during an anarchy. I have attached some pictures for you to enjoy as well! We are moving into federalism and economic systems in the upcoming weeks. AP American Government and Politics The students have been working so hard in learning about primary sources that helped guide our founding fathers to create the Constitution. Last week we took a pause from the reading and created our own Constitutional Convention who's who notes which allowed the students to learn about the men involved in the convention along with create a pop up sheet to help with visual aids. I have also attached a picture so you can see the students' creations. We are moving into the parts of the Constitution, federalism, and how federalism works by examining different court cases. Comparative Religion We have wrapped up our unit on Judaism and have moved into Christianity. Students have been learning about the life of Jesus, and will begin to explore the way Jesus taught his followers through parables.

Ms. O'Daniel bodaniel@cmitsouth.org

What is Accuplacer? The Accuplacer test is a college placement exam that is administered online to determines placement for Dual Enrollment. Our students will test on Monday, October 25, 2021 for seniors and Tuesday, October 26, 2021 for juniors. Letters have been sent out directly to those who qualify to take this exam. Who is Eligible? Student able to take the Accuplacer test for Dual Enrollment must have one or more of the qualifications listed. Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative high school grade point average with prior qualifying test scores (ACCUPLACER, SAT or ACT) for desired institution (Minimum admissions test score requirements may vary at each college) OR Have a minimum 3.0 unweighted cumulative high school grade point average Be enrolled in 11th or 12th grade (this includes the summer before a student’s junior year) Any detailed information that you would like to know concerning the test can be found on http://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students. Should you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Georgia Jones, Testing Coordinator

Greetings Tenacious Tigers! If you have not completed your 24 hours of Student Service, now is a great time to serve. There is a variety of in-person and virtual opportunities for you to serve your community as you grow, learn, and complete this graduation requirement. For forms and additional information please visit: https://www.pgcps.org/offices/student-services/student-service-learning/student-service-learning-opportunities

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

Attention all 11th and 12th Grade Scholars! The Dual Enrollment Program’s universal deadline to apply to Prince George’s Community College and Bowie State University or submission of Intent to Enroll form for all other Maryland colleges/universities is November 24, 2021. All interested scholars should attend one of the upcoming Virtual Informational Sessions: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 5:00 pm Dual Enrollment Information Session - Spring 2022 (Oct. 20) Wednesday, November 17, 2021 5:00 pm Dual Enrollment Question & Answer Session (PGCC & BSU) For more information please visit: https://www.pgcps.org/offices/dual-enrollment

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

The Distinguished Pearls Foundation and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Tau Delta Zeta Chapter are excited to provide this scholarship opportunity to your Senior class members. Please share this information with your female and male students in the Class of 2022. The Power of the Written Word Essay Scholarship is available to eligible female high school Seniors, and the Lynette Thomas Book Scholarship is available to eligible male high school Seniors. The student must reside in Prince George’s County, Maryland, to be eligible. Scholarship applications will be available no later than Monday, October 11, 2021, on the following websites: ● The Distinguished Pearls Foundation: www.distinguishedpearls.org ● Power of the Written Word: www.zphibtdz.org/powwscholar ● Lynette Thomas Scholarship: www.zphibtdz.org/ltscholar The deadline to submit completed applications online is Friday, January 28, 2022. If you need further assistance, please contact us at: tdzscholarship@zphibtdz.org

Dr. Borden-McCarter, Principal

The next virtual General PTO meeting is Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 6:00pm. The CMIT South PTO Executive Board has open positions for SY2021- 2022. Calling all candidates interested in running for an open position on the Executive Board! Please review the roles and responsibilities of each position and become a candidate. Complete and submit the candidate form by October 29, 2021 (Form: https://forms.gle/XYib7NZcKFvyG33X7 ) and your name can be on the slate for SY2021- 2022. You must be a PTO member to hold a position on the Executive Board. To sign-up for PTO membership for 2021-2022, please click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=QBLEGP8YFYMLN If you have any questions, please email the PTO at pto@cmitsouth.org. We need your support and leadership to make this school year productive for students, staff, and parents. Thank you in advance for your support! -- CMIT South MS/HS PTO Executive Board

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The Kappa Foundation is hosting a FREE SAT Test Prep Workshop and Virtual Learning Forum Saturday, October 23, 2021 9:00am until 11:30am REGISTER TODAY --> https://kappafoundation.org/programs/ -- CMIT South PTO Executive Board

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Greetings, The CMIT-South High School Soccer Team wants to invite everyone to attend our games and support the players. If you wish to attend any of our games, here is our schedule for the year as it currently stands (All games will be away because we do not have the soccer field yet): 10/18 @Douglass HS- Game Time- 3:00 PM 10/20 @Largo International- Game Time- 3:00 PM 10/21 @CMIT North (Will be played at the old Fairmont Heights)- Game Time- 3:00 PM

Respectfully; Coach Arroyo

Hello CMIT South MS/HS Families, CMIT South MS/HS follows the PGCPS School Calendar. Take a look at the calendar for this school year. Please take note of the upcoming school closures on Monday, October 11th and Friday, October 15h. Here is the link to the Prince George's County Public School 2021-2022 School Calendar. https://www.pgcps.org/globalassets/featured-pages/about-pgcps/docs---about-pgcps/2021-2022-school-year-calendar.pdf/

CMIT South MS/HS Front Office

Hola a todos, Espero que se encuentren bien. Aquí comparto con ustedes el sílabo de la clase de español para el año escolar 2021-2022. Que tengan lindo fin de semana. https://docs.google.com/document/d/15Pp5RPm775jnCxX28hvcq2GHk0J7_SkJfnWtqhXgI1w/edit?usp=sharing

Dr. Arroyo

Greetings, I hope this publication serves to enforce our communication and students' learning success. Please find my office hours and Spanish Tutoring days and time below. Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursdays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm by appointment. Spanish Tutoring: Wednesday from 7:45 to 8:15 am by appointment. Also I can be reached at my email, farroyo@cmitsouth.org or Phone-240-573-7250. Educationally yours,

Dr. Arroyo

The soccer club is an organization whose purpose is to develop individual and team soccer excellence in order to compete at the highest level each individual and team is capable. Club's, organized with the right intentions, can provide your participant with more than you or they know about; soccer training, reputation, resources, preparation for high school/college soccer, coaching education, parent education and much more. CMIT-South soccer club serves a greater purpose over that of an individual team or even the individual player. We want to empower our participants with the knowledge about soccer skills, tactics, techniques, strategies and its rules. Indoor Soccer Club will be for Middle School and High School. We will gather Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:15. Participant must report to room 325 with Coach Arroyo before go to the soccer field. For more information contact me at farroyo@cmitsouth.org

Coach Arroyo

IMPORTANT Food and Nutrition Services Updates Free and Reduced-Price Meals applications due Oct. 31. School meals are free for all Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) students this school year, but families still need to submit the Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FARMS) application to remain eligible. FARMS responses determine most of the school system’s annual funding, which helps to cover staff and school resources. A 1 percent change in responses can put as much as $4 million in annual revenue at risk. Help PGCPS continue to receive funding for free meals and student services by completing the FARMS application no later than Sunday, October 31. Please use the link below to complete the application. Paper applications are also available in the front office. https://www.pgcps.org/offices/food-and-nutrition/free-and-reduced-meals

CMIT South MS/HS Front Office

Greetings CMIT Staff and Students We are pleased to announce the morning show will be kicking off VERY SOON! Please submit ALL Announcements you want to be announced during the daily morning show here: https://forms.gle/dCohoEanmP9mRbdn7 All submissions will be reviewed daily. Please refer to this link when submitting announcements. For further questions or concerns email Ms.Tutt at mtutt@cmitsouth.org Thanks! CMIT Morning Show Sponsors

Morgan Tutt

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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