GENERAL NEWS
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Assistant Principal Appreciation Week!!!!
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CMIT South MS/HS is celebrating our AMAZING Assistant Principal's during National Assistant Principal's Week April 4th - 8th! Our grade level AP's go above and beyond the call of duty and it's a privilege to celebrate them next week. We're asking all CMIT South students, parents/guardians, and supporters to join in the celebration! Please send a nice message or token of your appreciation to our rock star APs Mr. Walker, Mrs. Green, Dr. Brent, and Mrs. Epps!!!!
Dr. Borden-McCarter, Principal
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Spring Picture Day
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Attention CMIT Scholars and Families,
If your student was absent for both the Fall Picture day and the Retake day and as a result, did not have their picture taken, please fill out this google form so that Ms. Hackett knows to schedule a time for your student to take their school photo during the Spring Picture Day - next Thursday, April 7th.
Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFoPNsfkcrjAuWf_hjhE0TF6FZEXEb8UDYLQ1VLDNrabobEg/viewform
All students will take photos in their class cohorts as part of our Spring Picture Day. No individual photos will be taken other than those for students who were not present in the Fall.
Students need to wear the following:
-CMIT South uniform polo shirts
-Appropriate uniform pants & shoes as usual
If a student does not have a uniform polo shirt due to a uniform shortage, they should wear a plain polo shirt in one of the appropriate colors (blue/green for middle school and purple/gold for high school).
If a student has PE class on April 7th, but needs to retake their photo, they should still wear their normal uniform and NOT their PE attire.
Students do not need to wear their school oxford shirt this year and all students will be photographed. Students who were not in the correct uniform on picture day will need to participate in the Retake Day if they want to appear in the school yearbook as ONLY THE CORRECTLY UNIFORMED STUDENTS WILL APPEAR IN THE YEARBOOK. Students wearing a school sweatshirt or jacket will be asked to take it off for their picture.
If your student is a member of an after school club and/or team, their coach/sponsor has been asked to schedule a time with their students for them to come and take a group photo. Please have your student check with their coach/sponsor for more information.
Ms. Hackett and The Yearbook Staff
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Uniform Information and coupon
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The authorized uniform company, All American Wear has issued coupons for the Month of April to all CMIT South Middle High Parents. Take advantage of these saving for next years uniform purchase.
Please note, All students must be in authorized uniforms from only All American Wear for the 2022-2023 school year. Unauthorized Hoodies, sweatshirts, jackets, Gym shirts and polo shirts will not be permitted.
CMIT South Middle High Administrative Team
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No Volleyball Workouts Monday, April 4th
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There will be no volleyball workouts after school on Monday, April 4th. Workouts will resume on Thursday, April 7th.
Volleyball spring workouts are held on MONDAYS and THURSDAYS from 3:00-4:30pm. Open gyms are open to current high schoolers and 8th graders interested in playing girls volleyball next year.
Students must change immediately after school and report directly to the gym by no later than 3:05pm. Students who continuously fail to report on time will not be allowed to continue attending workouts. Similarly, all students must be picked up on time. Students will not be allowed to stay for workouts after the second late pick up.
The Open Gym Permission Slip attached below must be completed and turned in to Coach Sears in order to participate. Athletes will need to wear workout clothes and gym shoes, and be prepared for not only volleyball, but also conditioning and weight training. Masks must be worn during workouts.
Looking ahead....
Volleyball season begins in early August, before the school year starts. If you hope to tryout and be on the HS team, please plan accordingly to ensure you are in town once the season starts. More information will come as we get closer to the end of the year, but I wanted to give everyone a heads up now.
I look forward to seeing you all at workouts!
Coach Sears
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Nurse's Corner
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Happy Friday! I hope your week has gone well. Please see special reminders below:
Seniors
So much to consider when applying for colleges and schools. However did you consider the immunizations required for entrance? Many admissions are not complete unless immunizations are current. Take the time to consider immunizations and their timeline for completion, make appropriate doctor visits to leave adequate time to ask questions and fulfill immunization requirements. Some may be administered over a few months. Something to keep in mind. Visit your perspective school's Health site and/or admissions department. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/coverage/teenvaxview/groups/college.html
Allergy and Asthma
Allergy and asthma season is around the corner. If your child suffers from either of the two or both and use a relief inhaler occasionally please consider having an up-to-date Medication Authorization form and appropriate medications in the Health Room. Forms can be downloaded from PGCPS's School Health Site. Know the days pollen count and what it means to your health. Visit the website https://www.pollen.com/ and/or upload the app. Please feel free to contact me with any questions/concerns. https://www.pgcps.org/offices/school-health/health-forms-for-parents-and-prescribers
https://www.aafa.org/
COVID Testing
Random weekly testing of consented student population will continue until further notice. As a friendly reminder, COVID is still with us, we are still in flu season, allergy and asthma symptoms are beginning to flare and with the vacillating temperatures, cold virus symptoms are rising; STAY HOME if you are sick. Review the Respiratory Illness Symptom Chart for details.
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)/guardian 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 note: you ARE NOT FULLY VACINATED if your completed two shot COVID series was >6 months for Moderna or >5 months for Pfizer or > 2 months for J&J. Please take the time to read PGCPS Updated Quarantine and Testing Guidelines for full details. This should be read in conjunction if your received a close contact letter. If after thoroughly reading through the entire set of guidelines you have remaining questions, feel free to contact Nurse Ellis at nurse@cmitsouth.org.
https://www.pgcps.org/coronavirus/resources/quarantine-and-testing
COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Fact Sheet
CDC and Masks Information- please note gaiters and bandana are NOT ACCEPTED in PGCPS
CDC More Secure Disposable Mask Fit "Knot and Tuck": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzTAZDsNBe0
CDC/Omicron Variant What You Need to Know
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
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After School Student Enrichment Open Enrollment
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Hello Tenacious Tiger Parents!!!!
Do you need extra time getting to the school parking lot to pick up your scholar?
We may have the perfect solution!!!!!
CMIT South Middle/High School offers a program that may suit your needs. The Enrichment Program offers 3 programs that may work with your schedule. We have available slots to fill for the remaining 2021-2022 school year! Take a look at the brochure to see the different options that you can choose from. If you have any questions please email the enrichment office at enrichment@clfmd.org
Click here to access the brochure: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13uWz5bKIh_7oy0OYY6igfcgHH7GcYnPfhibgIrh45ZU/edit?usp=sharing
Dr. Borden-McCarter, Principal
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Free PGCPS tutoring
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PGCPS offers free online tutoring for students!
TutorMe
Access this free tutoring program via your child's Clever Login
1. Log into Clever
2. Scroll down to the icon "TutorMe"
3. Click Connect with a live tutor or Writing lab for help with essays
GoSchoolbox
Access this free tutoring program via your child's Clever login
1. Log into Clever
2. Scroll down to the "GoSchoolbox" icon
3. Book a Session with a tutor
4. Choose the tutor, subject, date, and time for your session
Third quarter ends April 7th
CMIT Middle High School
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HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
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A Great Summer Opportunity for Juniors!!!
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Juniors!!
Here is a GREAT opportunity from the Bioinspired Engineering Summer Program:
We are running two week-long in-person bioinspired engineering summer programs supported by a Navy grant in partnership with the Smithsonian National Zoo.
We are seeking bright, engaged, and curious students to participate in a week long immersion into bioinspired engineering through independent, mentored research projects. Students will learn principles of bioinspired design, engineering laboratory techniques and measurement tools, creative problem solving, data analysis, and technical communication skills.
At the beginning of the week, students will visit the SNZ to meet with curators and keepers to determine an animal of interest and relevant research questions. Throughout the rest of the week at GWU, students, working as a team, will design an experiment to answer their research question, perform data analysis and prepare technical writing on their findings. Finally, they will craft an infographic to be displayed at the SNZ for the general public based on the project.
To apply, the student must be a current junior in a DMV (DC-MD-VA) area high school, at least 16 years old by the time the program starts, and able to get to and from GWU each day.
Applications are open now and are due on April 15th, qualifying students can apply using this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8saXTUeSxOeoGgzG6wU_HFW_4GI8B_mI5UuRMWQ_IfUw9IA/viewform?usp=send_form
Please see attached flyer for any questions or concerns.
Elizabeth Gregorio
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Program Director, Bioinspired Engineering Summer Program
Ph.D. Candidate, Mechanical Engineering
School of Engineering and Applied Science
The George Washington University
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.
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$5000 KAISER PERMANENTE HEALTH EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP 2022- FOR SENIORS
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Seniors!!!
$5,000 Scholarship opportunity for students interested in healthcare careers!!!
The Kaiser Permanente Health Equity Scholars Program aims to support young leaders who have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a clinical (e.g., pharmacist, physician, practitioner, nurse) or non-clinical (e.g., accounting, business administration, human resources, marketing, public policy) career in the healthcare industry.
Click here to apply or view the details of this opportunity
Deadline: 5/31/2022
Eligibility criteria:
You MUST reside, in one of the following eight (8) Kaiser Permanente service areas: California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, Oregon, Virginia, or Washington State.
-Possess a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
-Be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, undocumented immigrant or designated DACA ("Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals") recipient of the U.S.
-Be a current high school graduate, who plans to enroll full-time, as a first-year college student during the fall semester of 2022, at a U.S.-located, four-year accredited, not-for-profit college or university; or two-year accredited, not-for-profit community college.
For Questions or Concerns, please email the program manager: Yves.Pierre@uncf.org
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.
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The League of Women Voters of Prince George’s County Scholarship!!!
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Seniors!!!
The League of Women Voters of Prince George’s County (LWVPGC) Maryland is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the participation of citizens in government. This award is in memory of Thelma Boyd–Nash and in memory of Dorothy Ginter, both teachers, and pioneers in the League of Women Voters of Prince George’s County Maryland. This organization seeks to build women and men leaders who are committed to service in their personal, school, and community lives by awarding two (2) $500 college scholarships and a one-year membership in the LWV. Winners will be announced at the annual meeting in the Spring of 2022 for the Fall 2022 semester. This award is given to applicants who are residents of Prince George’s County, Maryland, and attending Bowie State University, Prince George’s Community College, or the University of Maryland in Prince George’s County.
You can find the application using this link: https://assets.nationbuilder.com/lwvmaryland/pages/363/attachments/original/1647029941/LWVPGC__Scholarship__Application_2022_Update_022022.pdf?1647029941
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.
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Buy a Yearbook NOW
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Ms. Hackett and The Yearbook Staff
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GWU x SNZ BioInspired Engineering Summer Program
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There will be a two-week-long in-person bioinspired engineering summer program supported by a Navy grant in partnership with the Smithsonian National Zoo. All necessary information can be found below and in the attached flyer.
We are seeking bright, engaged, and curious students to participate in a weeklong immersion into bioinspired engineering through independent, mentored research projects. Students will learn principles of bioinspired design, engineering laboratory techniques and measurement tools, creative problem solving, data analysis, and technical communication skills. At the beginning of the week, students will visit the SNZ to meet with curators and keepers to determine an animal of interest and relevant research questions. Throughout the rest of the week at GWU, students, working as a team, will design an experiment to answer their research question, perform data analysis and prepare technical writing on their findings. Finally, they will craft an infographic to be displayed at the SNZ for the general public based on the project.
To apply, the student must be a current junior in a DMV (DC-MD-VA) area high school, at least 16 years old by the time the program starts, and able to get to and from GWU each day.
Applications are open now and are due on April 15th, qualifying students can apply using this link ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8saXTUeSxOeoGgzG6wU_HFW_4GI8B_mI5UuRMWQ_IfUw9IA/viewform)
Michael Pitter, School Counselor
Chesapeake Math & IT Academy South
9822 Fallard CT.
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
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Class of 2025 Parents & Scholars!!!
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Please visit our class website for Class of 2025 news, monthly meeting dates, meeting notes, zoom recordings, upcoming events, and much more.
https://sites.google.com/pgcps.org/cmitsouthclassof2025/home
Parents, the Class of 2025 is in need of snacks for after-school snack sales. If you are able, please send your donations to Room 330 or email Ms. Jones at djones1@cmitsouth.org for more information.
Thank you
Ms. D. Jones, Class of 2025 Sponsor
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Work Permit Link
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Crystal LaPorte
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Senior Updates
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Good day seniors, parents, and guardians,
April is officially here! The end of your senior year is fast approaching. Hence, we want to make sure that you are well informed and have all that you need to make the end of this journey successful and enjoyable. Please take a moment to check out this important Senior Information and let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great day and an awesome weekend.
Senior Info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BAfJY-Fu5CzV22e-cfZWur5KxgA8Znxaf4WBgrb3zCI/edit?usp=sharing
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
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS
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Women's History Month Blooket Challenge
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Have you noticed the Women's History Month Periodic Table near the cafeteria? It is full of successful women from every subject taught here at CMIT South! Make sure you check out some of the women featured on the periodic table in order to win the Blooket game we will be playing as a school on Friday, April 8th during 8th period. If you have any questions you can direct them to Ms. Gadsden, Ms. Jones, Ms. Pierre, or Ms. Keys.
Kelly Gadsden
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FAQs |
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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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