CMIT North Middle School Newsletter
Week of November 27, 2022
Important Dates
CMIT Academy follows the PGCPS school calendar.
Import the CMIT North Middle School calendar to your own Gmail calendar to stay informed of all school-wide events.
1/10: Prospective Family Open House (6pm in-person)
1/15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Schools and Offices Closed)
1/19: 2nd Quarter Ends (Only 12 school days left in Quarter 2)
1/22: Professional Day for Teachers (1/2 Day Asynchronous Learning for Students from Home)
1/26: Make Up Picture Day
2/7: 2nd Quarter Report Cards Released
2/19: President's Day (Schools and Offices Closed)
2/20: Parent-Teacher Conferences (2-hour Delayed Opening for Students)
2/28: 3rd Quarter Progress Reports Released Online
3/4: Professional Development (Schools Closed for Students)
3/22: End of 3rd Quarter
3/25-4/1: Spring Break
4/2: Professional Day for Teachers (1/2 Day Asynchronous Learning for Students from Home)
Transitioning Back: Student's Rights and Responsibilities & Uniform Policy
As we return from winter break, students will be reminded of both CMIT and PGCPS Expectations. We will continue to to reinforce the Student's Rights and Responsibilities and Uniform Policy. Please be be sure to review and discuss these expectations with your scholars.
https://www.pgcps.org/offices/pupil-personnel-services/student-rights-and-responsibilities-handbook
Recent Concerns
Cell Phones and Social Media
Social media plays a big role in teen culture today. Surveys show that ninety percent of teens ages 13-17 have used social media. Seventy five percent report having at least one active social media profile, and 51% report visiting a social media site at least daily. Two thirds of teens have their own mobile devices with internet capabilities. Some of the most common apps used by our students at CMIT are Instagram, Locket, Discord, Twitter (X), and apps that allow for texting group chats. The activity on these apps outside of school do tend affect our students when they come to school. There are many ways to help your child learn to use social media sites responsibly. It's important to talk with your child about their social media use and your family rules, including consequences for too much use or inappropriate use and how you will be monitoring their online activities.
Dismissal
Our dismissal process begins at 2:49 pm daily. All scholars must be out of the building by 3:15 pm, unless participating in an after-school activity. Additionally, those students who are staying after-school must report directly to their program. Students are not allowed to loiter or leave the property and return, as it poses a safety concern related to student supervision.
We appreciate your attention and cooperation in ensuring that CMIT provides an environment conducive to learning and safety for all!
Grading Policy Reminder
According to Administrative Procedure 5121, classes that meet 3-5 times per week require a minimum of 2 grades per week entered into SchoolMax and classes that meet 1-2 times per week require a minimum of 1 grade per week entered into SchoolMax. Additionally, please be mindful that AP5121 also states "Teachers must return graded papers and assignments within ten days of submission in order to provide on-going, timely feedback to students and parents."
SchoolMax Family Portal
Parents are encouraged to login regularly to monitor their scholar’s progress. Additionally, be sure to update your contact information in the Family Portal. This is the information that the school will use to send emails, texts, and robo-calls to keep you informed. If you encounter any issues accessing or updating your Family Portal please visit:
Attendance
Examples of Lawful Absences include: death in the immediate family, illness, suspension, observance of religious holidays, court summons, etc.
Please be sure to provide a note to the school when your child is absent. Electronic notes are also accepted using this link https://shorturl.at/kmoL4
Families are encouraged to refer to Administrative Procedure 5113 for more information.
Math Corner
In case you missed it!!
IXL is one of the resource tools that we use to measure student progress, support student learning, and data collection. Every Wednesday during our Tiger Time students have the opportunity to work on an adaptive diagnostic assessment or complete assigned practice skills in math, RELA, or science. The assigned skills support students with grade level content as well as provide data for our school performance. Please remind your scholar to take this time seriously and to do their best. Below are some resources for parents that you can use to have a conversation with your scholar about their work in IXL. During winter break IXL is available for students to practice.
IXL Parent Guide (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FwuH8yNHu4
PLAYOFF BOUND!!
This has been a tremendous season for our basketball program! The last two games of the season were impressive games for the boy’s team, win and your in the playoffs! The team did just that, won their last two games in impressive fashion, beating Buck Lodge MS 45 to 5 and College Park MS 40 to 31. The Lady Tigers beat Buck Lodge MS, 34 to 17. The Lady Tigers loss to College Park MS, unfortunately the Lady Tigers did not make the playoffs. However, our Lady Tigers did have a winning record of 6-4, this the second winning record in a row! Thank you head coach Mr. Samuel Kydd and assistant head coach Mr. Carlton Merritt.
Nyimatoulie Ceesay, Rosa Gabriel, Juliana Hinkle, Favor Nwadibia, Alexia Stankovich. Haleigh Payton, A’Vielle Lewis, Analise Brown and Mariah McCleary. Thank you ladies for continuing to help build a winning program! Congratulations to first year boy’s basketball head coach, Kendall Pinkney and assistant head coach Terrence Winters, outstanding coaching job this season! Congratulations to; James Jackson, Aden Clary, Mehki Carter, Kayden, Robertson, Elijah Henderson, Chanler Covington, Maxwell Waritay, Lyam Laryae and Samuel Enikanoselu! The Tigers will face, 1st round playoff opponent, Ernest Just MS on January 3rd, 6:00pm at Ernest Just MS! Also, for the first time this season, our cheerleaders will travel for this playoff game. “Let’s Go Tigers!”
PTO Board Officers
Congratulations to the newly elected CMIT North Middle School PTO board!
President - Irma Kittrell: president_nmspto@cmitacademy.org
Vice President - Senika Romulus: vicepresident_nmspto@cmitacademy.org
Treasurer - Al Osifade: treasurer_nmspto@cmitacademy.org
Corresponding Secretary - Nefretete Smith: correspondingsec_nmspto@cmitacademy.org
Parliamentarian - Shellon Holloway: parliamentarian_nmspto@cmitacademy.org
The board has already begun work towards applying for its articles of incorporation and its 501(c)(3) non-profit status. Anyone with experience in this work is encouraged to email a board member.
Free and Reduced Meal Applications
All parents are encouraged to apply for Free or Reduced Meal Services (FARMS). This information impacts school funding which equals $$dollars$$ in our classrooms.
Even if parents don't think they qualify, they are encouraged to apply at MySchoolApps.com. Online applications are processed within 24-48 hours.
Students who are not eligible for free or reduced-priced meals must pay for their meals. See Meal Prices. Parents and guardians can easily monitor and add funds to student meal accounts using MySchoolBucks.
