Happy Friday to All!!! Here are a few important updates/information for your review. It is imperative that parent(s)/guardian(s) are up-to-date with accurate information in order to carefully maintain the safest outcome for your student while both at school, within our learning community, and at home. Immunizations: Thank you for the speedy turnaround to everyone that has submitted the updated immunization records in order for their students to remain as healthy as possible by preventing diseases through ensuring immunity across our educational environment. Hydration While in School: Please remind the students to bring their water bottles to school daily to to assist with keeping them hydrated throughout the day. There are refillable water machines all over the school that they have access to. Water cleanses, hydrates, and purifies the body from the inside out. Parents, we need your assistance with reminding your students to bring their bottle daily for optimum health while at school. Last but not least, the Flu season/Covid Season, Respiratory Virus Season, Gastrointestinal (GI) Virus Season, extreme temperature change season has finally creeped up amongst us. We kindly ask that you keep the following safety measures in mind: 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 Hassan at nurse@cmitsouth.org. At this time, PGCPS does not mandate masks; however there has been a significant rise in numbers of Covid positive cases in the DMV area. Please consider the best way possible to protect your student at this time. Please contact Nurse Hassan 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: https://www.pgcps.org/coronavirus/resources/quarantine-and-testing

In Collaboration, Felicia Hassan, MSN, MPH, RN CHESAPEAKE MATH AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY SOUTH 9822 Fallard Court Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Health Suite#: 240-767-4918 School Phone #: 240-573-7250 School Fax #:240-823-9326 nurse@cmitsouth.org felicia.hassan@pgcps.org PGCPS Health Office

CMIT Family, The lottery will be opening soon for next school year. Do you know someone interested in applying? Check out our Open House Dates!!!

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CMIT South MS/HS Families, ~ PGCPS announced a Mask Optional Policy for all schools starting on September 6, 2022; therefore we will NO LONGER PROVIDE MASKS for students. ~ If your student prefers to wear as mask, please send masks to school with your student to keep in their locker.

CMIT South MS/HS

Students should bring a REFILLABLE WATER BOTTLE to use throughout the school day. Students can no longer drink directly from the water fountain. All water fountains were converted in to water dispensers in 2021.

CMIT South MS/HS

Hello CMIT South MS/HS Families, All notes regarding absences due to illness, doctor appointments and tardiness should be emailed to attendance@cmitsouth.org. Thank you,

CMIT South MS/HS Attendance Secretary

Hello everyone I would like to share with you all the updated schedules of STEM after school clubs. There are slight changes in some clubs' weekly meeting days . Science Olympiad - Monday - 3-4 pm , Room number 139 Math club - Tuesday & Thursday 3-4 pm , Room number 301 Bridge building - Wednesday 3-4 pm, Room number 139 Sea Perch - Wednesday 3-4 pm, Room number 315 Vex Robotics- Thursday 3-4 pm, Room Number 139 STEM Debate Team- Thursday 3-4 pm, Room number 143 LegoRobotics- Friday 3-4 Pm, Room number 139 Thank you very much for all your support, you can reach me at osoycan@cmitsouth.org for any question or concern that you have.

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Ozkan Soycan

Greetings CMIT Students! I've recently begun to receive an influx of inquiries about how and when you all (students) can speak to me and I have created an appointment slots calendar for Drop in Tuesdays during 4th Period and Drop in Fridays during 1st Period. These appointments are open to ALL CMIT students. Are you looking to speak to Ms.Tutt but don't know when or how? Use this link below to book an individual or group appointment. *Please note this is NOT therapy but a space to discuss a concern or issue you'd like some guidance with* Directions: Click on an open appointment slot to sign up. If no slots are available, please try a different time range or day. To cancel an appointment slot you've already booked, leave this sign-up page and delete the event from your own calendar. If I don't have any more openings please book for another day or the following week (Be sure to scroll up and down the calendar to locate the correct time range you're looking for). Drop-in Appointments will begin Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Please see the links below to schedule an appointment. -Schedule with Ms.Tutt: Drop in Tuesdays (Students Only): Book Here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/selfsched?sstoken=UUo1YzI0aUx2enRUfGRlZmF1bHR8OGU0ZDJiM2Y2MTQzMmRhNjQ1MDFjN2U2Yzk3MTM2ZTI -Schedule with Ms.Tutt Here: Drop in Fridays (Students Only) Book Here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/selfsched?sstoken=UUo1YzI0aUx2enRUfGRlZmF1bHR8OGU0ZDJiM2Y2MTQzMmRhNjQ1MDFjN2U2Yzk3MTM2ZTI Please email me if you have any questions or issues with booking: mtutt@cmitsouth.org

Ms.Tutt (Wellness and Mental Health Therapist)

If you are looking for some volleyball options for your student, please check out the flyers and links to see information I have received. If your student is interested in playing volleyball, club volleyball is a great way to get them involved and develop their skills. Club tryouts are happening at the start of November for most clubs. If you aren't ready or can't make the commitment to club volleyball just yet, please take note of the websites, as some clubs offer clinics throughout the year as well. The Chesapeake Region Volleyball Association (CHRVA) has put together a spreadsheet of clubs in our region. The sheet includes each club's tryout dates, website, and contact information should you have any questions. CHRVA Website: https://www.chrva.org/page/show/3927262-chrva-juniors CHRVA Club Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nVWshMl49zOVCtfojpYYGGmNjpe_TvSNKN7UOEXc1X8/edit#gid=238607640

Coach Sears

The volleyball team will play their first tournament game this coming week. Tournament seeding takes place on Monday, and we will play either Thursday or Friday. Information will be shared at school once we know more. Please plan on coming out and cheering on the team in the first round of the tournament! Tickets to all games must be purchased online at Ticket Spicket https://events.ticketspicket.com/. Search CMIT South to find the games as they get closer to the date. See you at the game!

Coach Sears

Hello CMIT South MS students! This year, you get the chance to vote for the yearbook cover you want. Open the form using the link below to look at the cover options, and then vote for your favorite. Voting closes Wednesday, November 2nd. Make your opinions heard and vote now! Voting Link: https://forms.gle/QB9Momk4nEX1bGuLA

Miss Sears

Class of 2023!!! Here are 3 scholarship opportunities shared by a member of the PTO! For any questions or concerns, please reach out to the contact information provided in each scholarship link. Sardi’s Scholarship in Memorial of Philip G. Sardelis (scholarsapply.org) https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/philipgsardelismemorial/ Community Scholars program | Chick-fil-A https://www.chick-fil-a.com/communityscholars BURGER KING℠ Scholars : Scholarship Application - Commercial (bk-scholars.com) https://bk-scholars.com/

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.

High Schoolers!  The Fire Department is offering a great opportunity to gain Student Service Learning  Hours.  Please see the attached flyer for more information! 

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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.

High Schoolers! The Baltimore- Washington Invitational Gymnastics are looking for energetic, enthusiastic high school students to volunteer to support operations during the Baltimore-Washington Invitational Gymnastics Meet on December 9, 2022, through December 11, 2022. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

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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, Class of 2025!! If you are interested in joining SGA, we meet on Mondays; after school, 3-4 pm, in Ms. Jones' room 330. Join us Monday, October 31, 2022. I look forward to working with the Class of 2025 scholars and parents!

Ms. D. Jones, Class of 2025 Sponsor

DO YOU LIKE ART, GRAPHIC DESIGN, PHOTOGRAPHY, MARKETING, WRITING, MEETING NEW PEOPLE, AND GOING TO SCHOOL EVENTS... Stop by Room 330 to meet Ms. D. Jones to learn more about the High School Yearbook Club, plus pick up an application. If you have any questions, EMAIL: djones1@cmitsouth.org

Ms. D. Jones, HS Art Teacher

Good Day Juniors and Seniors!  Please click on the following link to attend a virtual fair presented by NACAC:  https://www.nacacattend.org/22VirtualNov6 If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the contact information provided on the website. 

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!! Please see the attached flyer for a College Tour to Morgan State University conducted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority In. Omicron Gamma Omega Chapter. Please reach out to the contact information provided on the flyer for any questions or concerns.

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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.

Do you need a ham for Thanksgiving? Or just looking for lunch ideas or gifts for friends? Look no further - beginning today through November 11, 2022, CMIT South MS/HS PTO is offering our families an opportunity to purchase HoneyBaked Ham gift cards (plastic or e-gift)! Cards can be purchased in denominations from $10-$100. No Fees and No Expiration Dates! Gift cards can be used at any location or online. Plastic cards can be mailed directly to the recipient and takes approximately 5 days. Thank you in advance for your participation! Just click the link below: CMIT South MS/HS Fundraiser | HoneyBaked Ham Fundraising www.honeybakedfundraising.com (Click images to enlarge)

-- CMIT South PTO Executive Board

Marco's Pizza has joined in a partnership with CMIT MS/HS for School Spirit Day…on Wed., Nov. 2nd from 11AM - 11PM. Be sure to tell them you're from CMIT South. Your support will be greatly appreciated! All proceeds will help the PTO pour directly back into our scholars and staff! Thank you in advance.

-- CMIT South PTO Executive Board

Greetings CMIT South Family, Saturday Academy will begin on October 21, 2022, and we are excited to spread the news about our program. We have two sessions that you may choose from 9:00 am-10:30 am and 10:40 am -12:30 pm or both sessions. Your scholars will be dropped off and picked up on the same side as normal dropoffs and pick-ups. I have a sign that is outside of the door that we will utilize each Saturday. This is the only door that students will use each week. I will be waiting for your scholar to sign in and direct them to where they need to go. What do I need from you and your scholar? I need your scholar to know what he/she needs assistance with. Upon entering the first questions I will ask them are. What grade are you in and what do you need help with today? Are you staying for both sessions? I need you as parents/guardians to provide your scholar with a snack if possible if they plan to stay for both sessions because that is a long time without something to eat. I will try to have a snack each Saturday, but it may not be what they want. Most importantly, I need you to respect our time together. We are providing a service, but we also have families to get home to on the weekends. Please pick your child up on time. Lastly, I need you to make sure your scholar comes with his/her device to work. If you have not already registered your scholar please use the link to do so for documentation purposes. https://forms.gle/2jrTW7qvj3wiAKJy5 Should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me gjones@cmitsouth.org. I look forward to seeing you on Saturdays. Sincerely,

Georgia Jones, Testing Coordinator

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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