If you are interested in learning more about the instructional program at Chesapeake Math & IT Academy South Middle/High School or know someone who is, please join us for the first of three open house sessions. The virtual open house will take place on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 6pm. Please see and share the link below: Webex Link: https://pgcps.webex.com/pgcps/j.php?MTID=m3a582b9382aab8e73af1004c725f4809 Meeting number: 2316 486 1494 Password: CCsCXcjQ878 Join by video system Dial 23164861494@pgcps.webex.com You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Join by phone +1-415-655-0001 US Toll Access code: 231 648 61494

Dr. Borden-McCarter, Principal

CMIT South MS/HS SGA is hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive. All donations will be donated to the College Park Community Food Bank. Please see the flyer for the preferred items and monetary donation details. We are having a friendly first period competition to see which class brings in the most donations. The winning Middle School and High School classes will receive a continental breakfast as a reward! The CMIT South MS/HS SGA thanks you in advance for supporting those less fortunate this holiday season. A BIG SHOT OUT to 9th grader David Faraji and his parents for initiating the idea to host a Food Drive! The CMIT South MS/HS SGA looks forward to hosting more community outreach initiatives this school year. If you have any questions please email Ms. D. Jones at djones1@cmitsouth.org or Ms. Hackett at lhackett@cmitsouth.org

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CMIT South MS/HS SGA

Hello CMIT South MS/HS Community, Across the district and nation there is a substitute shortage. Our teachers have been filling in the vacancies when teachers are out on leave. We are looking for highly qualified professionals who want to move our school forward and ensure that every student receives the support they need inclusive of supervision. We truly believe that our substitutes are a critical part of the classroom experience for every student and we must have a standard of excellence. Being a substitute means you understand how to cultivate a positive learning environment for students, while maintaining your composure. Being a substitute means that above all you want to continue the spirit of excellence inside the classroom when a teacher is absent. Daily Rate of Pay: $86/day – Non-degreed (Minimum of 60 college credits) $102/day – Degreed (Bachelors or higher) $153/day – Retired PGCPS Teacher (Must provide verification of valid MSDE teaching certificate) Long-term Daily Rate of Pay: Begins on the 16th consecutive day for the same teacher in the same assignment. Note: Any requested absence (ie. not a PGCPS holiday or unexpected school closing) during the long-term assignment will result in the pay rate returning to the daily rate of pay. $92.82/day – Non-degreed $122.40/day – Degreed $178.50/day – Retired PGCPS Teacher How to apply: https://www.pgcps.org/offices/humanresources/substitute-teaching/how-to-apply Contact Information: substitute.teacher@pgcps.org 301.780.2191

Dr. Borden-McCarter, Principal

Please reach out to the teacher of record first and then your grade level administrator if you have any concerns.

Dr. Borden-McCarter, Principal

Patience is a virtue! We are making progress with our dismissal process. Thank you to all parents who consistently follow our dismissal procedures. We see you! We are continuing to partner with local police for consistent presence on Fallard and Dower House rd. In the meantime, parents and transportation providers have to do their part! Everyone should be coming through the school parking lot to pick up students. There should be no one parking on Fallard Rd, Fallard Ct, or in the alley. If you are having to make a U-turn at any point, then you are not following the dismissal procedures, putting our students in harm's way, and adding to the traffic build up. Preference will be given to parents who are following the dismissal procedures and coming through the school's parking lot. STUDENTS WILL NO LONGER BE ALLOWED TO WALK THROUGH THE ALLEY!!!

Dr. Borden-McCarter, Principal

Please make sure that your child brings his/her device to work. Also, make sure your child knows what they need assistance with when they arrive. Dear Parents/Guardians, As a part of making sure, we at CMIT South do the very best to provide students with as many opportunities to improve their educational experience. We want to offer an optional small group setting to assist our students during Saturday Academy in our core classes of English and math. In these sessions, students can ask to receive additional help. We will help with homework and provide additional skills practice in the areas of RELA and Math. Our primary focus is on math and RELA, but we will try to help in the areas of science and social studies. Of Course, COVID-19 protocols are still in place. Students will need to wear their masks at all times. They will need to continue to Social Distance. If your child is out for quarantine this is extended to Saturday Academy. Lastly, if your child is not feeling well please do not send them to Saturday Academy. If you decide to take this optional opportunity, it begins Saturday, November 6. We offer two sessions each Saturday. Session 1 is from 9:00 am -10:30 am and Session 2 10:40-12:30. You can decide which session fits your schedule best. If you choose to send your child, registering is very simple. Drop your child off at the designated location. This location is the doors located before you get to the middle school ramp. Drop-off and pick-up will use the same doors. A sign will be posted on the door to indicate that you are at the right location. There will be a weekly sign-in sheet each Saturday. Allowing me to keep track of which subject your child wants assistance with each week. Your child can participate in both sessions. If you decide that you want your child to do both sessions to receive help in English and math. Please provide them with a snack to eat if possible. It is imperative that you pick up your child on time! Failure to do so will result in your child not being allowed to continue attending these free sessions. We look forward to seeing you on Saturdays. The registration form is below. https://forms.gle/k3KGyFAV5HeXR8Ra9

Georgia Jones, Testing Coordinator

Thank you to everyone who submitted questions in advance and/or were able to attend the Quarter 1 Town Hall Meeting. If you were unable to attend please find the presentation links below: General Session Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TXUB0nVIx8rJnvV0W6pfgzCv9DGy28BpzUAUfHYICik/edit?usp=sharing Middle School Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vOudJrUsd9O4pjfqiQvoHAWq3Esy4MnOVORqW_iCZ-k/edit?usp=sharing High School Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-cljWlD8owEK9YkDeEy9jyoykHu6FLAxyRndnhk_6HQ/edit?usp=sharing

Dr. Borden-McCarter, Principal

CMIT South will be testing all 8th-grade students on December 14, 2021. This will begin during 1st-period classes. It is imperative that your child arrives on time and is prepared to take the exam. There will be some modification to the schedule on that day. More information will come concerning that matter later. Please take a look at the letter from the county to provide more information and resources.

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Georgia Jones, Testing Coordinator

Dear CMIT-S MS&HS families . I would like to make an announcement that one of the STEM club activities has been started .VEX ROBOTICS club . Club meets every TUESDAY 3-4 pm CLASSROOM #136 .You can still register for the club by filling the form . https://forms.gle/gvLShKghyU9EhSJv8 Our VEX ROBOTICS Club sponsors are Ms.Shah sshah@cmitsouth.org Mr.Anderson it@cmitsouth.org Ms.Oyelade ioyelade@cmitsouth.org looking forward to hearing from you

Ozkan Soycan

Hello Everyone! Here is a general update for what is happening in room 329! We have begun our cultural mini-lessons where students are exposed to the celebrations that happen throughout the world around this time of year. Please email Ms. O'Daniel if your family celebrates a holiday other than: Diwali, Hanukah, Kwanza, or Christmas as I would like to incorporate all holidays celebrated by our scholars in our class. Families who share holidays or traditions with myself will remain anonymous during the mini-lesson. Benchmark testing will take place Monday November 15, and Tuesday November 16, 2021. Please make sure your scholar has their chrome books charged and ready to go for this testing environment. Students have the opportunity to receive a post card in the mail. If you would like your scholar to receive mail please fill out this google form: https://forms.gle/Y2e26Mm1fsH7fhvZ9 Here is an update on what we are learning: LSN Government: We are looking at the United States Constitution and making inferences about how the Framers felt based on the percentages each article has within the whole Constitution. AP Government: We have begun Unit 3 (Unit 2 will be covered at a later date) and are investigating how the Supreme Court interprets the Bill of Rights Comparative Religion: We are wrapping up our unit on Islam and will begin comparing Judaism, Christianity, and Islam as religions along with their holy text.

Ms. O'Daniel bodaniel@cmitsouth.org

Hello Everyone, The High School SGA Executive Board will hold meetings Mondays after school from 3-4 in room 329. The executive board is made up of each class SGA members and works to better the school community by hosing fundraisers and school wide events. Please see Ms. O'Daniel in room 329 or send an email if you have any questions or concerns.

Ms. O'Daniel bodaniel@cmitsouth.org

Hola estudiantes, padres y encargados, I hope you all have had a great week. In Spanish Class we started with dictation strategies and it is very important to copy down and study the words for every week. This Methodology helps the students with the modes of communication on listening and writing. Also, check Canvas everyday to get the agenda posted on Announcements and check the Assignments. Words for dictations will be posted in Canvas on Assignments. Thank you. If you have questions or doubts don't hesitate to contact me to farroyo@cmitsouth.org Respetuosamente;

Dr. Arroyo

Greetings High School Scholars, We have an exciting new opportunity for you to earn Student Service Learning Hours while supporting the achievement of your peers. If you have strong academic skills in math or English, we need your help. Please take a moment to complete the Peer Tutoring Application below and a member of our team will contact you if you are selected. Peer Tutoring Application: https://forms.gle/WnkeR7HNdGPjU6EN7

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

Boys Basketball Tryouts will take place on Monday November 15th for both our JV and Varsity Boys. Any one who is interested should report to the gym for Tryouts. They will last from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Kelvin Smith CMIT South Athletic Director

Girls Basketball Tryouts will take place on Tuesday November 16th. Any one who is interested should report to the gym for Tryouts. Tryouts will begin At 3:00 p.m. and end at 5:00 p.m.

Kelvin Smith CMIT South Athletic Director

We have come to the end of the first quarter, and students are expected to achieve passing grades to be on-track for graduation. In order to support our students in their understanding of the grading and promotion expectations, CMIT South High School will host a 9th and 10th Grade Student Town Hall on Thursday, November 18th during 8th period. The primary purpose of this Town Hall is to review requirements for promotion, and reflect on areas of improvement, resources for support, and school-wide expectations for success. Students will also meet their class sponsors, and get important 9th and 10th grade class updates. At the end of the Town Hall, time will be allotted for students to ask questions. If you need further information regarding this important session, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Howard Brent, the 9th and 10th Grade Assistant Principal or the 9th and 10th grade counselor, Mr. Pitter.

Howard Brent

Greetings, I hope this publication serves to reinforce 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. Sincerely,

Dr. Arroyo

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