This week, all students and staff received one KN95 mask and 1 Covid home test kit. Students are asked to administer the test, following the directions on the box, on Sunday before returning to school on Monday. Students who have had a confirmed positive Covid test in the last 90 days should not test to avoid receiving a false positive result. All test results, positive and negative, should be uploaded in the districts' data base before coming to school on Monday. Students will receive a personalized email sent to their PGCPS.org email to upload their results. If your test returns negative you are able to come to school. If your results are positive, please stay home and send an email to nurse@cmitsouth.org. We will contact you with your next steps. For More information on PGCPS Covid related resources, visit the following: https://www.pgcps.org/coronavirus/resources/covid-19-update-return-to-in-person-learning

Dr. Borden-McCarter, Principal

Happy Friday!!! The Sunday COVID Test Home Kits have been distributed. These kits are to be used to test your scholars EVERY SUNDAY starting January 23 through Sunday February 27th. Please see link from PGCPS site for thorough and complete instructions and FAQs. https://www.pgcps.org/coronavirus/resources/quarantine-and-testing/covid-19-test-results-upload Please STAY HOME if your scholar is exhibiting ANY ONE of these symptoms: Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath Muscle of body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea Visit When to Keep Your Child Home from School for more information. Students/staff who present with the following symptoms while at school will be immediately quarantined and parent’s notified for pick-up: Fever (100.4 degrees or higher) Sore throat Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Diarrhea or vomiting Severe headache Loss of taste or smell COVID Updates Please take the time to read PGCPS Updated Quarantine and Testing Guidelines. If after thoroughly reading through the entire set of guidelines you have remaining questions, feel free to contact Nurse Ellis at nurse@cmitsouth.org. New Fully Vaccinated Definition Have been boosted or Completed the primary series of: o Pfizer vaccine (2 doses) within last 5 months or o Moderna (2 doses) vaccine within the last 6 months or o J&J (1 dose) vaccine within last 2 months Updated Quarantine and Isolation Periods Isolation (COVID-19 Positive) and Quarantine (Close Contact of positive case) periods have changed to 5 days, returning on Day 6 for most individuals who are able to meet the criteria. Please see complete details/guidelines, PGCPS Quarantine and Testing Guidelines. Please contact Nurse Ellis if anyone in your household has tested positive to COVID-19 AND your CMIT South MS/HS scholar is unvaccinated OR your scholar has tested positive for COVID-19. COVID-19 Information COVID-19 Fact Sheet CDC and Masks Information- please note gaiters and bandana are NOT ACCEPTED in PGCPS CDC/Omicron Variant What You Need to Know Johns Hopkins will host a virtual townhall titled: Omicron and the Schools. Participants will have the opportunity ask questions related to COVID and its variants, vaccination and much more. February 1, 2022 is for parents and February 3rd, 2022 is for teachers. Don't miss out on the opportunity to ask the experts your questions.

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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

Greetings Tigers!! Please subscribe to our CMIT South Athletics youtube page! Check for amazing games, highlights, and much more! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0qv1Kc1vYgJlkuLdwxlwsQ If you are interested in being our camera person, please contact me at ksmith@cmitsouth.org

Kelvin Smith CMIT South Athletic Director

Greetings, I hope you all have had a great week. If you were part of Mrs. Zapata's Spanish Course this message is for you. I sent out emails before with Spanish Lesson Activities and class codes to join into different learning platforms that help you to learn the basics of Spanish Language. Grades will be on Schoolmax soon so check your email to get the Duolingo, Quizizz and Edpuzzle class code and learning activities. If you need assistance don't hesitate to contact me at farroyo@cmitsout.org.

Respetuosamente; Dr. Arroyo

Good Day Seniors!  Welcome back to in person learning!  I see that many of you have been submitting your college applications before the application deadline date, KUDOS to you!  I am receiving emails requesting for me to send transcripts to colleges. I am not the person that will send your "official" transcript. Colleges are requesting an "official" transcript. A transcript is considered "official" only if it is signed and sealed, or sent directly to the recipient from a School Transcript system.  You will need to submit your requests using this link:  https://pgcpsmd.scriborder.com/  ; This link is also notated in my email signature.  The exception of when I can submit a transcript to a college, is when the college provides its own platform for transcript submissions (Similar to that of Bowie State or Morgan State); other wise, you will need to submit a transcript request through the link I provided.  I can always provide you with a copy of your "unofficial" transcript, however, "unofficial" transcripts are not accepted for college application requirements.  I am very PROUD of ALL of you for taking the next step in your upcoming new chapter. I am ALWAYS here to support and assist in any way that I can. 

Educationally Yours, Mrs. Simmons 11th & 12th Grade School Counselor Chesapeake Math & IT South 9822 Fallard Ct Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Phone: (240) 573-7250 Fax: (240)823-9326 www.cmitsouth.org CMIT South CEEB Code: 210161 College Apps and Naviance Assistance- link Request Transcripts: https://pgcpsmd.scriborder.com/ Follow us on Twitter @CMIT_South “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies within a person's determination.” —Tommy Lasorda.

Hey Juniors and Seniors!  Please see attached flyer for a FREE SAT Prep Workshop and Scholarship opportunities!  The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Maryland will be sponsoring a SAT Prep Workshop for high school students on Saturday, January 29, 2022. The SAT Prep Workshop is free and it is virtual!!   Early registration is highly encouraged. You can register using this link:  https://kappafoundation.org *After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.   For any questions or concerns, please contact Ted Blakeney, Ed.D at: 240-475-2553 Once you click on the above link, you can also hit the Scholarship tab for great scholarship opportunities!  Enhancing your Chances at A Better Future

Educationally Yours, Mrs. Simmons 11th & 12th Grade School Counselor Chesapeake Math & IT South 9822 Fallard Ct Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Phone: (240) 573-7250 Fax: (240)823-9326 www.cmitsouth.org CMIT South CEEB Code: 210161 College Apps and Naviance Assistance- link Request Transcripts: https://pgcpsmd.scriborder.com/ Follow us on Twitter @CMIT_South “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies within a person's determination.” —Tommy Lasorda.

Heeeyyy Seniors!!!  I am SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO PROUD of ALL of the college acceptances coming in!!!  Every time you all tell me about an acceptance, my day is made!  PLEASE email me the name of the school EVERY time you receive an acceptance letter!  I'm looking forward to receiving sooo many more acceptances!!! 

Educationally Yours, Mrs. Simmons 11th & 12th Grade School Counselor Chesapeake Math & IT South 9822 Fallard Ct Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Phone: (240) 573-7250 Fax: (240)823-9326 www.cmitsouth.org CMIT South CEEB Code: 210161 College Apps and Naviance Assistance- link Request Transcripts: https://pgcpsmd.scriborder.com/ Follow us on Twitter @CMIT_South “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies within a person's determination.” —Tommy Lasorda.

Greetings! It has been a busy time in room 329! Please remember that scholars will no longer be allowed to move their seats to charge their computers as this violates the seating charts needed for contact tracing with Covid-19. It is vital that scholars come to class with a charged chrome book so they can engage in their assignments for the day, also please understand that cell phones are not permitted in class unless instructed by myself on very rare occasions. Scholars will not be permitted to complete their work on their cell phones in the event that their chromebook is not charged, or forgotten. Please remember that the second quarter ends on February 3, 2022 and all grades for the second quarter must be entered by then. Scholars are allowed to make up missing assignments on Canvas, however, all missing work must be turned in by Friday January 28, 2022 in order to allow myself time to grade the assignments and ensure the gradebook is accurately reflective of the scholar's grade. We are still learning up until the end of the quarter, so makeup grades will get completed after current work is graded. Here's an update for each specific class: LSN Government: We are currently in unit four which is the legislative branch of government. Scholars have learned the lawmaking process, and are currently learning about how the federal government manipulates the economy through tools such as monetary policy. AP Government and Politics: We have just finished Unit 3 and are about to enter into Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government. With the AP Exam quickly approaching (May 2, 2022) we have decided to begin offering AP Review during Saturday Academy soon, so please keep that in mind if you would like your scholar to attend and be on the lookout for an official start date coming soon. I will also be sending out a Google form survey to grown-ups and scholars to receive input as to which session would work best for them (9:00-10:30 or 10:45-12:30) so that I can dedicate my energy to focusing on the needs of AP students. Comparative Religion: We will be wrapping up our five main religions that our curriculum has listed to study, and therefore we will begin to look at religions that our scholars are interested in to close out our time together. Please keep in mind the final project is due January 31, 2022 with no late work accepted. Scholars have had many days in class to work on this assignment, and have the opportunity to receive feedback before their final submission. However, I have not received any projects to look over, so if your scholar needs help please encourage them to send me their project as soon as possible for review. Thank you all for your continued support during this school year!

Ms. O'Daniel bodaniel@cmitsouth.org

Greetings, The Executive Board meetings will resume Monday January 24, 2022 at 3:00 in Ms. O'Daniel's room (329). Scholars should be ready to be picked up promptly at 4:00 pm. If there are any questions or concerns please email Ms. O'Daniel at bodaniel@cmitsouth.org as soon as possible. Thank you for your support!

Ms. O'Daniel bodaniel@cmitsouth.org

Calling all SENIORS! The deadline for having your portrait taken and submitting your choice of portrait for the yearbook is January 28th. If you have already taken your photos, you will need to log into Prestige and select which image you want to appear in the yearbook. Please refer to the email you received for instructions on how to select your photo. Call Prestige if you did not receive an email or cannot locate it. I do not have that information so you will have to get in touch with Prestige. If you have not taken your photos, you need to schedule that appointment AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to ensure that you have enough time to get your proofs back and select your image choice. Please contact Prestige to schedule your appointment NOW!

Ms. Hackett and The Yearbook Staff

This year we are pleased to announce three different editions to the CMIT South HS Yearbook! Right now everyone can purchase the High School Yearbook for a reduced price of only $40! Early purchasers get the discount! The price will increase in February, so order now! To purchase a yearbook, please use the links below: Regular School Yearbook ($40): https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/CMITSouth2021 Senior Memory Book ($25): https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/CMITSeniorMemoryBook Senior Edition Yearbook (combines both the Regular School Yearbook and the Senior Memory Book) ($55): https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/CMITSeniorEdition *Please note, we are selling both Senior ads in the Regular School Yearbook in addition to local business ads. Any student ads sold must be for seniors. If you own a local business, or know someone who does - please purchase one of the ads space options! **This announcement is only in reference to the High School Yearbook. Thank you! Ms. Hackett

Ms. Hackett and The Yearbook Staff

Greetings CMIT South Families, On behalf of the CMIT Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), we hope everyone had a great holiday season and welcome to the New Year! Let me officially welcome you to the 2021-22 school year and a new year of PTO. My name is Rebecca Muse, and I will be serving as the PTO President for the 2021-2022 school year. The Executive Officers include me, Sonja McCombs (VP), To'Wes Forster (Corresponding Secretary), Venus Ferdinand (Recording Secretary), Tammeca Riley (Treasurer), Kim Freeland (Assistant Treasurer*) and Monica Miller (Volunteer Coordinator). The Directors/School Representatives are as follows: Pamela Reid, Nekeshi Hector and H. Denise Rich (MS Representatives) and Brandon Davis, Kim Freeland and Monique Gallaway (High School Representatives). We look forward to continuing the working partnership that has been established with our families, Administration, our amazing Teachers and our invaluable Staff to provide an excellent learning experience for our children. I know that you are as excited as we are returning and hopefully a more normal school year again. The CMIT PTO works collaboratively to support the school through many events and volunteer opportunities. We are all parents trying to give our kids the best educational and social experience possible. This could not happen without the donation of time and resources from all of you. We would love for you to show your support by participating in the events and activities planned throughout the year. Your participation might be that of a committee member, volunteer, or as an attendee. Whatever level of participation you select, your time and involvement will certainly be appreciated. We will provide a list of event dates and volunteer opportunities for the school year. With the safety guidelines constantly changing, please make sure you regularly check the weekly newsletter for "PTO Updates". In addition to events, we invite you to attend all or as many PTO meetings as you can. Typically, meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The next PTO General Body meeting will be January 27, 2022. I am looking forward to a year of growth and excitement in learning as we work together! Feel free to contact Mrs. Monica Miller (pto@cmitsouth.org) if you are interested in volunteering. Rebecca Muse President, CMIT South PTO *Newly Proposed PTO Executive Position

-- CMIT South PTO Executive Board

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