Greetings CMIT South Parents, We will host our Virtual Back To School Night on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 4pm-6pm. This year they will be organized by grade level teams. Each session will be recorded and provided to parents who are unable to attend or have students in multiple grade levels. Please use the link below to access your grade specific zoom link. 6th Grade: https://pgcps-org.zoom.us/j/89003360744?pwd=YVFqcU0yaHFJVmtZNml3U2JNZk9yUT09 7th Grade: https://pgcps-org.zoom.us/j/8094632140 8th Grade: https://pgcps-org.zoom.us/j/89881546551?pwd=dFI2QnM5K01JdWhaMHpTa3lSRDZmZz09 9th grade: https://pgcps-org.zoom.us/j/85362625080 10th Grade: https://pgcps-org.zoom.us/j/86943945297 11th Grade: https://pgcps-org.zoom.us/j/81910238141?pwd=M0FqcFIzVHdlSWorUDJsT2ZNS3VTdz09 12th Grade: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76710872107?pwd=mcDxot1yzZmRW4Ewleik0cVxAgcDvj.1 If you have any questions, please reach out to your grade level administrator.

Dr. Borden-McCarter, Principal

Lifetouch will be here on Monday, September 19th and Tuesday, September 20th for Picture Day! Students will take photos on the indoor soccer field during their assigned day and time. DATES: ~ MIDDLE SCHOOL (6th - 8th) ~ SEPTEMBER 19TH ~ HIGH SCHOOL (9TH - 11TH) ~ SEPTEMBER 20TH DRESS CODE: ~ All students will be photographed in their CMIT South oxford shirt and tie. ~ Smiles. FLYERS/ INFORMATION: ~ Order forms and information flyers regarding packages will be sent home with your students next week.

Ms. Lacy

Thank you all for your patience as we have experimented this week, trying to find the safest and quickest way to get you in and out of the school parking lot!!! This year we will use all three lanes during dismissal. This allows us to clear the roads quicker and get more cars into the parking lot. It is imperative that you follow the directions of school staff. PLEASE PULL ALL THE WAY TO TOP BEFORE STOPPING. This allows us to get more cars in the parking lot. It is also important to have conversations with your scholars about being ready when you arrive to keep the traffic moving. When students are not paying attention it slows down the process. One suggestion is to call your scholar as you are entering the school so they are upfront and ready. Our school building opens for students at 8:20 a.m. In order to ensure your child’s safety, we ask you not to release your child from your car onto school property before 8:00 a.m. (Changed). Releasing students on the property before this time is a safety concern and will be followed up on by an administrator. Student drivers and van riders will be dismissed at 2:50pm. All other students are dismissed at 2:55pm. The location of CMIT South is not ideal and traffic can be very overwhelming for everyone. Please ensure you are following the direction of the PG County Police Officers and CMIT South Staff. Our goal is always to get your children to you as safely and quickly as possible. If patience is not a strength of yours, we have a few recommendations that will help you to avoid the traffic at dismissal: Register for our Before/After School Enrichment Program Hire Private Transportation Services Wait to pick up your scholar between 3:20-3:30 Afterschool Clubs/Sports (dismiss at 4pm)

CMIT Admin

Locker distribution will. continue next week. It is highly encouraged that students do not share their locker combinations with any other students. Students will go to their lockers at the start of the day and again at the end of the day. All over coats, cell phones, and book bags are expected to be stored in their lockers during the school day. No bookbags will be allowed inside of the classroom. Students are permitted and encouraged to carry their Chromebooks in a sleeve.

CMIT Admin

CMIT South MS/HS is a mandatory uniform school. The complete dress code policy, with pictures, can be found at https://cmitsouth.org/uniform-policy/. All students are expected to wear their complete uniforms to school daily. In addition, students are expected to wear PE uniforms on days they have PE and oxford shirts and ties on days we have Picture Day, assemblies, field trips and any other special events. Last year, students were permitted to wear uniform tops without the school logo. That will NOT be acceptable this school year. This includes jackets, sweaters, hoodies, etc. Shoes MUST be 100% black as well. No Crocs or Yeezy's are allowed. Students are only allowed to wear spirit shirts/hoodies on identified days. Those are not every day uniform wear. We will notify both students and parents when we have spirit wear day or dress down day. We will resume our uniform checks and follow-up with our progressive discipline policy on Tuesday, September 6th.

Dr. Borden-McCarter, Principal

CLF’s Enrichment Program serves Prince George's County families and students of CLF schools (CMIT Academies), grades K-12, by offering structured time in a safe and productive environment before and after school hours, giving families more flexibility with scheduling and transportation. The program provides an opportunity for academic support and social growth through supervised study sessions, homework assistance, organized recreation, games and peer interactions. Information on how to register can be found at https://clfmd.org/clf-enrichment/#

Student Enrichment

Greetings CMIT-South Families, We have come to the end of another successful week of teaching and learning! Thank you so much parents for your diligence in supporting your scholars during these first few weeks of school. This was an exciting week of teaching and learning for our scholars as they began engaged in curriculum based lessons. We also held our first Grade Level Town Halls! Students in each grade level were given information on schoolwide rules and norms as well as our incentive program. Our focus for the month of September is uniform policy compliance. Students who do not acquire any uniform policy infractions for the next 3 weeks (9/12-9/30) will be eligible to participate in the monthly incentive which is (drumroll please) a Dress Down Day!!! Parents can help their scholar achieve this goal by checking in with them before they arrive at school to ensure they are 100% compliant with the uniform policy (including 100% black shoes and the appropriate uniform for PE). The dress down day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Scholars expressed a great deal of excitement about this incentive. We hope to have 100% of middle school scholars eligible to participate. Town Halls will occur monthly for each grade level, this will be an opportunity to celebrate our scholars achievements in the areas of behavior, attendance, academics, and much more! We are nearly at 100% distribution for chromebooks. The few remaining scholars will receive their chromebooks on Monday. Please ensure your scholar reports to school daily prepared for instruction including a fully charged chromebook. We have limited capacity for chromebook charging on campus. CMIT-South staff is super excited to welcome our community to our virtual Back-to-School Night on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 4pm - 6pm. More information including Zoom links to join the event is coming soon. Say CHEESE! Picture Day for middle school students is September 19, 2022. Students should be in full uniform for picture day including their white button-down oxford shirt and blue or khaki pants. Well once again it has been a great week thank you for your continued partnership. Have a safe and enjoyable weekend. We look forward to welcoming scholars on Monday!

Tiffawny Green, Assistant Principal All 6th grade Cohorts and 8th grade cohorts - Hampton, NCA&T, & UPENN

Another successful week of teaching and learning has come to an end! I've been able to visit many classrooms and seeing great engagement and participation from our scholars. Today (Friday), we held our first Grade Level Town Halls! Students in each grade level were given information on our school wide rules and norms as well as our incentive program for the academic year as well as how to earn positive SIS points!!! Our focus for the month of September is uniform policy compliance. Students who do not acquire any uniform policy infractions for the next 3 weeks (9/12-9/30) will be eligible to participate in the monthly incentive which is ***drumroll please*** a Dress Down Day!!! The dress down day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Parents can help their scholar achieve this goal by checking in with them before they leave the house to ensure they are 100% compliant with the uniform policy (including 100% black shoes and the appropriate uniform. Prior to October 4th, we will send notification to our scholars and parents if they are eligible to participate. Additionally, we are gearing up for a Fall Dance that will occur on October 27th! In order to participate, the focus will be around Behavior and Attendance. I am confident that our scholars will continue to be model Tenacious Tigers as we continue to celebrate their accomplishments. Just as a reminder, Back to School Night will be on Tuesday, September 13th at 4pm virtually. I am looking forward to our educators sharing their expectations with you all next week. Lastly, Picture Day is September 19th! All students will be required to be in their CMIT White Oxford for picture day! As always, if there are any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. (swalker@cmitsouth.org)

Mr. Walker Assistant Principal 7th Grade & 8th Grade: UMES, Howard, Brown

Greetings CMIT South Tenacious Tigers and families, In order to support our students in their understanding of the grading and promotion expectations, CMIT South High School hosted a 9th and 10th Grade Student Town Hall on this past Thursday, September 9th during 1st period, and for our ITEC students, today, Friday September 10th. The primary purpose of this Town Hall was to review requirements for promotion, and reflect on areas of improvement, resources for support, and school-wide expectations for success. Students also met their class sponsors, and got important 9th and 10th grade class updates. At the end of the Town Hall, time was 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, Ms. Prince.

Dr. Howard Brent 9th/10th Grade Administrator CMIT South MS/HS Charter Academy

If your High School Scholar will be using their personal device this school year, please ensure they submit their fee using the link below. Afterwards they will need to send an email to it@cmitsouth.org. SY 2022-2023 Personal Chromebook/Laptop WIFI and Application Service Fee https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHVZTLU9O052WP_ZZ5W2ZGIQBXTPVN

CMIT IT

Hi Scholars! Now is the time! College Applications are upon us! I am in the process of planning some exciting College and Career Readiness experiences. Until then, you all can get started on your college application process. The first step to applying to college would be to actually explore the colleges that you may be interested in. For anyone interested in Duke University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and/ or Stanford University, click the following link for a virtual informational session: https://www.exploringcollegeoptions.org/ Once you click the link, scroll all the way to the bottom of the page in order to choose the virtual session in which you would like to participate in. You can find more information about these sessions by clicking the following link: https://www.exploringcollegeoptions.org/student-faqs Remember to check your email on on a daily basis for more information on scholarships, student service learning opportunities, college tours, etc.

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.

Juniors and Seniors! Here is a PERFECT opportunity to gain your 24 Required Service Learning Hours VIRTUALLY! If you have not begun completing your Service Learning hours, here is your chance to complete all 24 hours at your computer! The Young Scholars Program (YSP) is a three-part workshop that supports student-learning around Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodation Discrimination. Students of Grades 8 through 12 are welcomed. All sessions are virtual, from 5:30-7:30pm on the following dates: Session 1: October 11, 18 and 25, 2022 Session 2: January 10, 17 and 31, 2023 Session 3: February 28, March 7 and 14, 2023 Students can earn up to 24 service-learning hours. Interested students should register by clicking this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6D5HI3siLknH-hUoVhFZzzkzUxmaTcGkq-0-bYrw1s4QujQ/viewform The DEADLINE to register is October 7th for Session 1.

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.

Scholars! Here's another Student Service Learning opportunity!:  The Atlas Performing Arts Center’s City at Peace program is a youth development program that uses the performing arts to create a space to safely examine these conditions and advance a social justice curriculum. Interactive Orientation dates are available for all interested young people ages 14-24 on Monday, September 12 at 5 pm OR Saturday, September 24 at 10 am at the Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H St, NE, Washington, DC). Our program meets every Monday and Wednesday beginning Monday, September 26. City at Peace intentionally brings together a culturally diverse group of young people to examine systems of oppression that marginalize them, like power imbalances, and uses them as a lens for young people to unpack racism, adultism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, and more. The outcome of the program is realistic tools created by young people to interrupt harmful behaviors and negative attitudes. It is also an artistic production about their experiences and ideas for change. Our young people show positive change and leadership abilities inside their peer and family groups within the first few months of the program. Our alumni are strong advocates for themselves as well as for people with smaller voices and diverse backgrounds. We are very proud of the work that our City at Peace youth do. This program is FREE and youth will earn a considerable amount of community service hours. Major funding is provided by the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities. For more information and application click this link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=zWx1H2fkeUms1PRcLVJPuy2tAQu5X75CuV1jCI28-SdUOTVMWTg2NDdHVEVPMjhKOTFOM0NIVlpKRCQlQCN0PWcu

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.

11th and 12th Graders!!!  Here is a great scholarship opportunity provided by Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. All applications, information, and contact information is provided in the following link:  https://www.pgcacdst.org/copy-of-programs

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.

Attention Parents and Guardians, On 9/14/2022, show your school spirit by stopping by Chipotle (Clinton, MD) from 4p-9m. When ordering be sure to present your flyer. ALL PROCEEDS ARE USED TO BENEFIT THE SCHOLARS and STAFF AT CMIT SOUTH MS/HS. ——— Atención Padres y tutores, El 14/09/2022, muestra tu espíritu escolar pasando por Chipotle (Clinton, MD) de 4 p.m. a 9 m. Al hacer el pedido, asegúrate de presentar tu folleto. TODOS LOS INGRESOS SE UTILIZAN PARA BENEFICIAR A LOS ACADÉMICOS Y AL PERSONAL DE CMIT SOUTH MS/HS.

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-- CMIT South PTO Executive Board

Hello CMIT South Family, The CMIT South PTO is sponsoring a Double Good virtual fundraiser for the entire school! It’s 100% contactless, we keep 50% of the profit and the product ships directly to the buyer. This is a perfect way to raise money towards senior activities, school events, class activities, and much more. Each class has an opportunity to earn a percentage of the proceeds raised within their grade. The winning class with the highest sales will receive a pizza party. Each of us will create a Pop-Up Store with the student's first and last name . Then we will sell Double Good gourmet popcorn to our friends and family! Prices range from $18-$59. The popcorn is award-winning and really delicious! Our fundraising window begins on September 16, 2022, at 5:00 PM and goes until September 20, 2022, at 5:00 PM. Before the fundraiser begins: 1. Download the Double Good app 2. Enter our Event Code SUQABF in the app 3. Create your Pop-Up Store (the student's first and last name is required for credit) The app is available for free on iOS and Android. It is only a 4-day fundraiser so we have to move quickly. Please set up your pop-up store today! Good luck and thank you, CMIT South PTO pto@cmitsouth.org

-- CMIT South PTO Executive Board

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