CMIT South Middle/High School

With the increase of fentanyl related overdoses PGCPS will host community meetings to help families learn more about the dangers of fentanyl and other illicit drugs along with strategies to lower the risk of overdoses. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions following the presentation. Narcan kits will also be available while quantities last. The dates, times and locations are below.

• Monday, March 13th @ Surrattsville High School at 6 pm

• Monday, March 27th @ Largo High School at 6 pm
  CMIT South MS/HS is currently planning a parent town hall meeting in March to speak to our own data with students and drug usage. In the interim, please continue to have conversations and re-enforce our no drugs policy with your scholars. This is inclusive of vaping, edibles, and any other unidentifiable foods.

CMIT Scholars!!! Participate in CMIT South Women's History Month Essay/Poster Contest. The Contest is open to Middle and High School students. Click below to view the prompts and rubrics. The contest opens on March 1, 2023, and closes on March 20, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. O’Daniel at bodaniel@cmitsouth.org. 2 Winners will be announced on March 23, 2023.

Team Members - Peighton Brown, Adebimpe Omotosho, Amirah Raji

Gold - Botany (Amriah Raji and Peighton Brown)

Silver - Dynamic Planet (Peighton Brown and Adebimpe Omotosho )

Silver - Horticulture (Adebimpe Omotosho)

Bronze - Codebusters (Adebimpe Omotosho, Peighton Brown and Amirah Raji)

Bronze - Fast Facts (Adebimpe Omotosho, Amirah Raji)

5th place - Anatomy and Physiology (Amirah Raji)

5th place - Solar System (Peighton Brown and Adebimpe Omotosho)

6th place - Crave the Wave (Peighton Brown and Amirah Raji)

6th place - Write it Do It (Peighton Brown and Amirah Raji)

It was a pleasure serving. ~Mrs. Gilbert

Greeting Parents/Guardians,
I am excited to inform you that starting this past Saturday, March 4, 2023, Saturday Academy has change its focus. We will be conducting March MCAP Madness!
We offer two sessions 9:00 am- 10:30 am, 10:30 am- 12:30 pm or both.
What does this mean?

Your child will be working on RELA MCAP practices, and in Math, there will be specific targeted skills per grade level to help prepare our scholars for testing after Spring Break. This transition will mean that homework provided during the week will not be our primary focus. Students will need to keep up with their work in order to receive the intensive review of skills. In doing this, it is our hope that students will make improvements in their performance bands from the previous test administration.

Our greatest deficit to overcome is the area of Mathematics county-wide. At CMIT South, we have implemented several interventions to help students. Using the platforms that we have purchased such as IXL, Achieve 3000, and Savvas Realize are all ways that your child can improve his/her skill set. Khan Academy is another helpful tool that can be utilized.

In addition to MCAP Madness, we are also offering AP Statistics, AP CSP, AP Psychology, AP Literature and AP Language as course offerings.

We look forward to helping CMIT Scholars reach even greater heights this Spring.

gjones@cmitsouth.org

Greeting Parents,
We would like to take this opportunity to meet with you via zoom on March 15, 2023. We want to share our school data so far. There will be more information to come. Please Save the Date.

Greetings Parents and Scholars,

I have received many Student Service Learning forms that I am unable to accept due to the following reasons:

1-Missing Signatures and Dates
I cannot accept any forms that are missing Parent Signatures, Student Signatures, Supervisor Signatures, and Dates.
2-Dates of Service
Dates of Service are to be itemized on “EACH” line. I cannot accept date ranges. Even if the activity was completed for the same organization, each date and organization name is required on each line. I have attached a completed Service Learning Form for your reference.
3-Hours of Service
The Hours of Service column is to notate the actual time of day that the activity was completed;
Example: 12:00pm- 2:00pm. The attached Service Learning Form reflects an example of this.
4-Total Hours
The Total Hours column should reflect the number of hours that were completed on “each” specific date that is itemized on the form on each line.
5-Signature of Supervisor
The Signature of Supervisor column should have a signature for each line that is completed.

I have received forms with incomplete reflective responses that I unable to submit. The attached form highlights every line and section that requires completion as well as an example of how the Service Learning Log should be filled out. PGCPS requires that the form is properly filled out in its entirety before it can be submitted and recorded into School Max. Failure to properly complete the form in its entirety will result in a delay in submissions.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact me at sbobbsimmons@cmitsouth.org

Athletic News/Shoutouts

Congratulations to all of our Winter sports teams as the winter sports seasons have all come to an end.

- Our CMIT South Track and Field team had a great season with multiple athletes who placed consistently throughout the year. They also finished off the regional championships with multiple people placing. Outdoor track season is right around the corner, so if you are interested in joining this team please be sure to contact Mr. Cooke.

- Our CMIT South Cheer team finished their season up as well with a great media day. They participated in the first cheerleading competition in CMIT South history. They also did a great job of entertaining our crowds and cheering our teams on throughout the season.

- Our CMIT South JV Boys team had a fantastic season. They were able to win the majority of their games by double digits. Some of our JV boys performed so well that after their season was over they were called up to play varsity. Congratulations to all of our JV boys for staying consistent and working hard.

- Our CMIT South Varsity Girls team also made history this season. After years of losing consistently they finished the season with a 13-5 record. They also made it to the regional championship for the first time in school history. They competed against some popular 4A schools as well this year.

- Our CMIT South Varsity Boys team also made the regional championship this year. Despite not repeating, the boys team was able to have a successful season once again. They have set a pretty high standard and they continue to make the CMIT South community proud with their performance year after year.

Thank you to all of our Student athletes, parents, and supporters for another successful winter sports season.

Mason is a 3-year basketball player for CMIT South. As a JR Mason was a part of a team that won the regional championship in the state tournament. This past year he was the team captain of the team that finished 16 -5 and made it to the regional championship game. He averaged 13.1 points, 5 assist, 3 rebounds. Mason was awarded the presidential scholarship which will equate to a full scholarship at Coppin St University. He wants to be a sports science major. He still wants to play basketball when he attends college as there are still some options post high school.

Metro VBC is hosting summer camps throughout the summer for various ages and experience levels. If you are interested, please check out their website for more information and registration links.

Volleyball open gyms start March 20th for any high school or 8th grade girls interested in trying out for the volleyball team at the start of August.

Students should bring a REFILLABLE WATER BOTTLE to use throughout the school day.

Students can no longer drink directly from the water fountain.

*Please note that all water fountains were converted in to water dispensers in 2021.*

Good Day Parents and Scholars,

Please see the following link for an opportunity for the I4C Summer Academy at UMD for Elementary, Middle, and High School. Due March 11

Open to Middle and High School Students!

Participation in the FAME Jazz Band Program (FJBP) is open to youth musicians who are eager to grow in their
artistic expression, as well as maintain high academic
standards in the classroom. All Jazz Band instruments
are invited. This is a tuition Free program.

Greetings,
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to reach out to you to inform you about an opportunity our scholars have at CMIT South. Many of you know that tenth grade is a heavy testing year for our scholars. I have been working with Ms. Jones to discuss when our MCAP (for LSN scholars) will be held this year. The AP U.S. Government and Politics scholars will use their AP Exam to replace the MCAP; they are not expected to test on both the AP exam and the MCAP. Please proceed to the information needed for your scholar. Please also remember that Saturday Academy is extra credit for the government scholars. LSN Government will be held in the first session (9:00-10:30) and AP U.S. Government and Politics will take place in the second session (11:00-12:30).

LSN Government:
Although there is not a specific schedule yet she let me know that our test will be held around the middle of May. With this knowledge I have planned out the remainder of the third, and beginning of the fourth quarter with the curriculum provided by PGCPS. I have been working with Ms. Jones to try to allow some time for review within the classes leading up to our test, however, the schedule is provided for us by PGCPS as well. This means that the review and studying for this exam will need to be completed outside of the class time I have with the scholars. I will be working to provide resources via Canvas that you all can use at home to help prepare for this exam, however, our scholars may also attend Saturday Academy to engage in review sessions both of content, and also how to answer specific types of questions such as an evidence based argument. I have included a schedule for the Saturday Academy and I strongly encourage scholars to attend these sessions as the exam is on material from all year.

AP U.S. Government and Politics:
While planning the lessons for this class I have designed the class to be finished with learning material by the end of third quarter (ending right before spring break). When we return from spring break there will be about seven class periods before the AP Exam. These class periods will be designed to practice exam questions and review main concepts from the course, however, most of the review should be completed outside of the classroom. I have created quizlet cards for the required documents and supreme court cases for the exam, and will continue to make study material. The mateiral that I create will be posted in the resources module on Canvas. All scholars have access to My AP Classroom which provides video lessons on each topic that are useful resources as well. Our scholars may also attend Saturday Academy to engage in review sessions both of content, and also how to answer specific types of questions such as a free response question. I have included a schedule for the Saturday Academy and I strongly encourage scholars to attend these sessions as the exam is on material from all year. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns moving forward.

bodaniel@cmitsouth.org

ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE FOR TRANSCENDENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Seniors,
Please read the following message regarding a great scholarship opportunity given by the non-profit organization, Acquiring Knowledge for Transcendence.

On April 13, 2017, our community experienced a tragic loss that took a heavy toll on all of our hearts. Our dear friend and brother, Samuel Kwarteng, lost his life due to senseless gun violence. Acquiring Knowledge for Transcendence was started as a non-profit not only to honor his memory but to inspire others to reach their full potential. Sam saw how education and perseverance were tools needed to rise above what statistics project. He wasn't one to think small or one to settle and there wasn't a challenge you could put in front of him that he wouldn't take. We hope that we can instill the same fire that Sam had in our upcoming youth with our organization. We want our youth to believe that there is no limit to what they can do as long as they put their heart and mind into it. This $2000 award is for graduating high school seniors attending Fairfax, Prince Williams, Alexandria, Arlington, Prince George, Montgomery County and D.C. Public Schools and may only be used at an accredited two or four-year college or university to help aid the expenses of higher education.

The recipient will be selected based upon a combination of the following criteria:

1. Academic achievement
2. Financial need
3. Contribution to school and community
4. Acceptance to an accredited two or four-year college or university
To apply for the scholarship, the applicant must submit the following:
1. Official or Unofficial Copy of School Transcript
2. Proof of Financial Need
- Copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) with the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) circled. (The SAR is generated by the U.S. Department of Education after the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is submitted).
* Note: The SAR may be downloaded from the internet if you completed the FAFSA online. If not, you should receive a copy by mail from the U.S. Department of Education.
3. Double-spaced, typewritten essay. Essay must be a minimum of 300 words and a maximum of two pages IN PDF FORMAT on one of the following topics:

If you were given an unlimited budget and tasked with creating an initiative to better your community what would your initiative look like?

Which of the core tenets of AKT do you most identify with and how? More than one can be selected
Core Tenets: Communication, Leadership, Discipline, Perseverance, Resilience

The title must be at the top of the essay. Failure to follow instructions may lead to disqualification.

Selection Process:
The scholarship committee will review applications and notify the scholarship recipient by letter and/or email by June 1st. We invite scholarship recipients and their families to attend free of charge and to be honored at the Annual Samuel Kwarteng Memorial Basketball Tournament in early August.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MAY 7TH, 2023 11:59 PM EST

Please click on the following link to apply:

THE IRA ROSENZWOG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Seniors-the recipient of the 2023 Ira Rosenzwog Memorial Scholarship will be a student who shows courage when dealing with epilepsy and seizures, a strong commitment to their education, and must reside in Maryland.

Criteria: Two scholarships will be awarded to students living with epilepsy for use towards undergraduate tuition at a 2-year college, 4-year college, or a trade/technical school in the amount up to $4,000 per year.

Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA.

Semester grades must be submitted to continue to receive the award.

Attached is the PDF application.

Please reach out to the contact information provided for each scholarship opportunity for any questions or concerns. You will need to navigate the scholarship processes by following the instructions for each scholarship.

~Mrs. Simmons

Click this link to our ongoing scholarship list

Seniors!

The National College Resources Foundation Presents 20th Annual DC/Maryland Black College Expo Saturday March 18th at Bowie State University from 10-3pm with an After Show hosted by Celebrities from 3-5pm. Students and College transfer students can get:

-Accepted on the Spot (bring at least 10 copies your transcripts to give to colleges)

-Scholarships

-Application fees Waived

-Even opportunities for Adult Learners that want to go back to school or need opportunities like internships, jobs and even everyone can learn how to start a business.

-Fabulous Seminars plus cash & prize giveaways

All dollars raised go towards scholarships to students in need, including homeless and foster students.

To register for this event, please click on the provided link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20th-annual-dcmaryland-black-college-expo-tickets-482551242757

For more information about our nonprofit and our programs visit www.ncrfoundation.org or call us at 877-427-4100.

High Schoolers!
UMD College Park is offering a College Readiness Program. The program is a 4-week program that will prepare students in assessing their best fit college, the common app application process, writing workshop, resume building and more.

Please see the flyer below if interested.

If you are in need of Student Service Learning Hours, please click the link for opportunities to complete your graduation requirement of 24 Service Learning Hours.

https://www.fergusonfoundation.org/visit-the-farm/volunteer-with-us/

The 2023 Exelon Foundation STEM Academy is a free, week-long program for current 10th and 11th grade girls (class of 2024 and 2025) interested in STEM that live in the Baltimore/D.C. area. These young women will learn from women working in STEM and other leaders; explore sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate change through hands on activities; and connect with like-minded peers. The Exelon Foundation STEM Academy Baltimore/D.C. summer program will be held Sunday, July 30th - Friday, August 4th at the University of Maryland at College Park.

Seniors!
Please see the attachment for a great Leadership Program and a chance to receive a $2,500 deadline March 11.

Parents, do you want to honor your senior in the yearbook or advertise your business? Here's your chance! Scan the QR code on the flyer to submit your information.

The PTO needs YOUR HELP to assist the Administration with the 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Assembly. Please sign up below.

We thank you for your continued support!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948afae2ea3fa7-2ndquarter#/

During the week of March 20-24, 2023, CMIT South MS and HS will host its 1st annual STEM Week and 1st annual STEM Expo. If you are in a STEM career, we would love to have your expertise in making this an amazing and interactive week for our students.

We need your help! Please consider volunteering in any capacity, all you have to do is fill out this form! As a reward for entry, student participants will be entered into a raffle to win cool prizes! Email your questions to tcooper@cmitsouth.org.

A Support Group for Parents
Parents! Do you have concerns about your Scholar?
Please see the attached flyer for more information on receiving support for your Scholar!