Happy Friday CMIT South Families!!!

I hope this newsletter finds you well and filled with positivity as we dive into the month of February. It has been an exciting time at CMIT South, with various achievements, events, and initiatives taking place. Let's take a moment to reflect on our accomplishments and look forward to the upcoming happenings.

Security Enhancements:

Special “Shout Out” to our students and staff members who have learned the morning entry systems and made daily strides to ensure our new normal moves as quickly and efficiently as possible. We are getting better and better each day!

Updates/Reminders/Announcements:

• Beginning Monday, all ITEC students will enter the building through the cafeteria/enrichment doors beginning at 7:45am. You will no longer go through the main office.

• Beginning Monday, all late students arriving between 8:35 am - 9:00 am should be dropped off at the Middle School entrance and not the main office. Parents, please make every effort to get students to school before 8:35am. Students who enter the building after 8:35am will be marked tardy.

• 100th Day of School: CMIT South MS/HS is happy to celebrate the 100th day of school on Tuesday, February 6th. Students and staff can come to school dressed as their 100 year old self. Those who chose not to participate should be in full uniform.

• Uniform and Attendance: A friendly reminder to ensure that students adhere to the school uniform policy and maintain regular attendance. These factors contribute significantly to a focused and productive learning environment.

• Volunteer Opportunities: We appreciate the support of our parent volunteers. If you are interested in contributing your time and skills to various school activities, please reach out to pto@cmitsouth.org

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to CMIT South MS/HS Together, we create an environment that fosters learning, growth, and success.

Wishing you a wonderful February!

Educationally yours,

Dr. Borden-McCarter, Principal

Dear CMIT South Middle/High School Students,

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to spread love and joy than with personalized Candy Grams!

This year, the Class of 2024 is excited to bring you a sweet opportunity to make someone's day while supporting our class. Candy Grams are personalized messages or notes attached to candies or small treats, sent anonymously or with your name to friends or that special someone on Valentine's Day. This fundraiser will be running two weeks before Valentine's Day. Please use the attached link to order your candy grams. They will be delivered to students on Valentine’s Day.

How to Purchase:

Using the link, insert the recipient's name, decide whether to remain anonymous, choose a package, and specify the recipient's last period.

Link: https://valentine-day-grams.cheddarup.com/

• Select from our three packages:

  • Note and 3 lollipops for $3

  • Note, a teddy bear, and 3 lollipops for $5

  • Fake flower, conversation hearts, 3 lollipops, and a teddy bear for $7

The CO ‘24 Student Government Association (SGA) will deliver all the sweet surprises during 5th period on Valentine's Day.

Let's make this Valentine's Day extra special for everyone at CMIT South while supporting the Class of 2024. Stay tuned for more details and get ready to spread the love!

Best,

Ms. Fenrick, SGA Sponsor of the Class of 2024

Join CMIT South NHS and NJHS in supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s mission to end blood cancer. With your help, we can bring light to the darkness of cancer.

https://pages.lls.org/ltn/nca/WashDC23/CMITSouthMSHSTeam2024

Greeting Parents/ Guardians,
This is just a reminder that Saturday Academy has resumed. Remember, we have two sections for you to choose from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM - 12:30 Pm, or both. We look forward to working with your scholars.
Sincerely,
Ms. Jones

Greeting Families,

Save the date! The 2024 STEM/Maker's Faire will be on March 1st. Please click the link to access the details for student presentations. This information will also be posted by your scholars' science teacher on Canvas. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JKdOOPvUMFQuprxNDy5Y-f7XmBiKMgkI7sHDBQKQk04/edit?usp=sharing

Miss Hamilton

Science Department Chair

Students, Parents, and Guardians,

1. Student lunches should be sent with them when they arrive for school or lunch can be purchased in the cafeteria via MySchoolBucks.
2. Please refrain from bringing fast food to the school for your students and their friends throughout the school day and during their lunch period.
3. Food deliveries ordered by students, parents, family members or friends will NOT be accepted from DoorDash, Uber Eats, GrubHub or any other food delivery service or vendor.
4. All orders for students will be refused and sent back with the driver. CMIT South MS/HS is not responsible for any cost or loss of food.

Hello CMIT South MS/HS Families,

We want to ensure that all parents and students know the CMIT South attendance policies. At CMIT South, we follow the PGCPS attendance policy AP 5113. Below are some quick bullet points of the attendance policies:

• CMIT South will use the Google form 2023-2024 Absence Reason Notification Form CMIT South Middle/High School for all student's absences. This form will be the official means of parent/guardian notifications for student absences. Parents can also email attendance@cmitsouth.org when their student will be absent.
• CMIT South does not take paper excused/doctor notes. When a student is absent please fill out the Google form 2023-2024 Absence Reason Notification Form CMIT South Middle/High School. This form will be sent straight to the attendance manager. Parents are the only ones who can fill out the form and email the attendance manager about a student who is absent. A student cannot send the email or fill out the Google form, the absence will not be excused if a student does it.
• The Google form must be filled out within 3 days of the student’s absence; otherwise, the absence will not be excused. This can be emailed as well.
• Students who are considered unlawfully (unexcused) absent from school or a class will not have the opportunity to make up missed assignments.
• A doctor’s note is needed if a student is reported absent for three school days for an illness, and a physician’s certificate will be required if a student's absences reach six days. Please send the physician’s certificate to the school's attendance manager at attendance@cmitsouth.org.
• Mental Health Day. Students may receive as an excused absence one (1) day of absence in each semester of each school year for a student’s mental health needs. A note from a physician to excuse a student’s absence for mental health needs is not required.

Once again, these are just some of the new updates that PGCPS has put in the attendance policy AP 5113. We encourage all parents to read the full updated attendance policy linked below.

For all attendance-related information or questions, please direct it to attendance@cmitsouth.org.

Thank you.

Let’s go Tigers!!!

CMIT-SOUTH SOCCER CLUB hold a successful FUTSAL Clinic last Saturday January 27, 2024 in order to be ready for the FUTSAL Tournament. We are so excited and we can’t wait for this Saturday to start.

If you want to participate, use this following link to pay your registration and come Saturdays from 12:30 to 4:30 to play FUTSAL/SOCCER and have fun.

https://2024-soccer-tournament.cheddarup.com/

The Championship Finals will be February 24, 2024.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vLsM7GV0QnlSnNocC4AJ60Gij7P2ur7umsVdTeIUphk/edit?usp=sharing

High School Baseball conditioning workouts will be held on Wednesday and Thursdays from 3:00-4:30pm beginning Wednesday, February 7th. Any high school wishing to participate must return a signed Open Gym Permission Slip to Coach Curtis (RM 136). Permission slips can be found on the Athletics bulletin board outside the cafeteria. Participants MUST BE PICKED UP ON TIME. Two late pick ups will result in students no longer being able to attend workouts.

Participants must report directly to the gym after school. Please make sure you have appropriate clothing for workouts ( dress warm) and bring your own water/water bottle. You will not need to bring any baseball equipment for workout.

Hello everyone!!!
Our High Soccer Players invites you all to support us in the 2024 Prince George's County High School Futsal League Tournament. Games are Friday night. Check the schedule and see if you can make it.
Here is the location:
Southern Regional Technology & Recreation Complex- 7007 Bock Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744

Volleyball lifting and conditioning workouts will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:30pm beginning Tuesday, February 6th. Any high school or 8th grade girls wishing to participate must return a signed Open Gym Permission Slip to Coach Sears. Permission slips can be found on the Athletics bulletin board outside the cafeteria or you can print the one below. Participants MUST BE PICKED UP ON TIME. Two late pick ups will result in students no longer being able to attend workouts.

WHO: High School & 8th Grade girls
WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays (starting February 6th)
TIME: 3:00-4:30pm
WHERE: CMIT South MS/HS gym

Participants must report directly to the gym after school before going to change. Please make sure you have appropriate clothing for workouts (no cropped shirts) and bring your own water/water bottle.

Workout Permission Slip: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jLKuVqBHPnVIPmRBLY7ZRnCI916pPNd9

Any questions, see Coach Sears.

Come and support CMIT Cheer in our upcoming competitions! Tickets for each date can be found in ticket-spicket; a week before competition.

https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/afc80898-6fba-411d-81e5-abbe3b3f3a90/events/a8cb6d4b-5e05-47f2-8adb-3a8754ead77a

Class of 2020 graduate and recent graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, Tarik Manzie wanted to share this opportunity with our high school scholars. He is assisting NCAT with recruiting students. Please see the attached flyer for details about the upcoming summer program.

About the Youth Advisory Board:

The Youth Advisory Board is a unique platform that aims to bring diverse perspectives and voices to the forefront of important discussions shaping our nation's future. We are specifically looking for students who may not have high GPAs or extensive experience but possess a passion for making a difference and overcoming challenges. We hope this opportunity will bring insight to the Congressional District, mentorship to our students, and a world of opportunities to those who may not have them.

Why Should Your Students Apply?

No GPA or Experience Needed: We believe in the untapped potential of every student, irrespective of academic achievements or past experiences. We will not ask for letters of recommendation, GPAs, or other achievement merits.

Amplify Your Voice: This is their chance to have their voices heard on issues that matter. We value diverse opinions and want to ensure that every perspective is represented.

Make a Difference: Your unique experiences and insights could contribute to policies that directly impact the lives of individuals, especially those facing challenges.
How to Apply:

Applying is easy! Simply click here and complete the brief application form. Applicants are asked to tell us about themselves, their experiences, and why they want to be a part of Congressman Glenn Ivey’s Youth Advisory Board.

For questions or concerns, please contact (240)-906-6262 or contactmd04@mail.house.gov

Application Deadline: Feb. 2nd, 2024, 6 pm EST.

Good Morning Parents and Juniors,

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen would like to share information on an exciting opportunity that may be of interest to your students.

Juniors (students in the Class of 2025) who have an interest in learning about opportunities to attend a U.S. Service Academy for college are encouraged to apply to participate in a summer program. Each Academy’s summer program provides a week-long immersion into the academic, military, and social life of that Academy. The Academies are ranked among the top undergraduate public universities in the country.

Participation in a summer program is considered a student’s first step in navigating their future to becoming one of our nation’s next generation of leaders. Summer programs introduce one to life at an Academy, where they will experience first-class academic, athletic, and professional training at one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the country

Summer program applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Military Academy (Summer Leaders Experience, West Point, NY), U.S. Naval Academy (Summer Seminar, Annapolis, MD), and U.S. Coast Guard Academy (AIM Summer Program, New London, CT).

U.S. Military Academy

Session I

Session II

Deadline: March 15, 2024

June 1-7, 2024

June 8-14, 2024

Additional information and the application for the Summer Leader Experience (SLE) are on West Point’s website at https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program

U.S. Naval Academy (USNA)

Session I

Session II

Session III

Deadline: March 31, 2024

June 1-6, 2024

June 8-13, 2024

June 15-20, 2024

Additional information and the application for the Summer Seminar are on the Naval Academy’s website at https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Programs/NASS.php#fndtn-panel3-Steps-For

U.S. Naval Academy

Summer Stem

Session I

(9th Graders)

Session II

(10th Graders)

Session III

(11th Graders)

Deadline: March 31, 2024

June 3-8, 2024

June 10-15, 2024

June 17-21, 2024

Additional information and the application for the AIM Summer Program are on the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s website at: https://www.uscga.edu/aim/

U.S. Air Force Academy

Session I (Virtual)

Session II

Session III

Deadline: January 15, 2024

June 4-6, 2024

June 11-14, 2024

June 18-21, 2024

Additional information and the application for the Summer Seminar are on the Air Force Academy’s website at: https://www.academyadmissions.com/prepare/high-school/summer-seminar/

Financial aid is available to students who are accepted into a program. Program participants must be U.S. citizens.

For any questions or concerns, please reach out to the following contact:

Catherine Provost

The Office of Senator Chris Van Hollen

academynominations@vanhollen.senate.gov

Seniors!!!

The following link is a list of scholarships with deadlines in early October! For any questions or concerns, please reach out to the contact information provided on the scholarship's page.

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php

Happy Wednesday, Juniors and Seniors!

Please see the below scholarship opportunity. Students who are currently taking dual enrollment courses may apply for this scholarship. Please take note of the applicant requirements under the "Undergraduate Applicants" section. For any questions or concerns, please email smart@smartscholarship.org.

SMART Scholarship Eligibility & STEM Disciplines

To learn more about the Ronald V. Dellums Memorial SMART Scholarship (Dellums SMART Scholarship) and to review eligibility requirements of the Dellums SMART Scholarship, visit the About Dellums page: https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart?id=kb_article&sys_id=5eb87d811b1f6d504e7ba820f54bcbf7

Eligibility Requirements: Review the below scholarship requirements to ensure you are eligible to apply for this life-changing opportunity. Who can apply? The SMART application is open August through December of every year, with awards being granted the following spring.

All applicants must be:

• a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom at time of application,
• 18 years of age or older as of August 1, 2024
• requesting at least 1 year of degree funding prior to graduation (which starts at the program start date),
• able to complete at least one summer internship (multi-year scholars only)
• willing to accept post-graduation employment with the DoD,
• a student in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale,
• pursuing a technical undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the 24 STEM disciplines listed below,
• able to produce a fall 2023 college transcript from a regionally accredited US college or university, OR be pursuing a graduate degree at a regionally accredited US college or university.

For more information, watch the SMART Eligibility Requirements video.

What kind of STEM?

The program focuses on students pursuing disciplines that are critical to national security functions of the Department of Defense (DoD). The following is a list of SMART’s 24 approved STEM disciplines. These disciplines are general umbrella disciplines – specific applicant majors or fields of study may fall under one or more discipline on this list. Please note, non-technical degrees, including management, arts, or humanities, are not approved or funded by SMART.

• Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biosciences
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Data Science and Analytics
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Sciences
• Geosciences
• Industrial and Systems Engineering
• Information Sciences
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Oceanography
• Operations Research
• Physics
• Software Engineering

Scholarships are awarded for a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 5 years of funding, depending on degree requirements. SMART is a one-for-one commitment; for every year of degree funding, the scholar commits to working for a year with the DoD as a civilian employee.

Undergraduate applicants

Must be currently enrolled at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university Must be able to produce a fall 2023 (or earlier) college transcript at the end of the term AP coursework is not considered college credit

Graduate applicants

Can be either currently enrolled in a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or awaiting notification of admission If awaiting admission, you must be accepted for entrance in the fall 2024 term Scholars enter the program as either recruitment or retention. Learn more information on how scholars participate in the SMART Program through recruitment or retention. Learn more about the citizenship and security clearance requirements for SMART scholarship awards.

Next week, CMIT South Middle School is starting our Super Bowl Math Challenge. Each participant will have to answer 3 grade level math questions about student votes for the Super Bowl winner. Students who answer all their questions correctly will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift card! (We will draw one winner per grade level.)

Students interested in participating:
1) Get your questions from your grade level folder by the bulletin board in the cafeteria during lunch next week.
2) Make sure your name and cohort are written on the paper.
3) Show your work on the paper and circle your final answers.
4) Double check that you answered all 3 questions before turning it in.
5) Submit your paper to Coach Sears by Monday, February 12th. Coach Sears will be in the hallway each morning with the submission box.

Good luck to all middle schoolers who participate!!!

Good Afternoon Students, Parents and Custodians;
I hope you all are doing well. I am contacting you because our CMIT-South Soccer Club organized a FUTSAL Tournament and we are inviting all Middle School students to participate with their team. January 30 is the due date to register your team and games will be Saturdays from 12:30 to 4:30 PM during the month of February.

Here is the link to pay and register it.

https://cmit-athletic-donation.cheddarup.com/

Reach me out if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you and hopefully you join us and have fun.

Join us for our next general body meeting on Thurs., Feb. 22nd. Details to come.

https://sites.google.com/cmitsouth.org/mshspto/fundraisers?authuser=0P

Join us for a night of family fun for Paint Night. There will be 2 events, one for middle school and another for high school. This event is $25. All payments are due by Feb. 16th. Be sure to select the correct link and day for your scholar(s) grade level. Don’t miss this even! Spaces are LIMITED!

https://sites.google.com/cmitsouth.org/mshspto/fundraisers?authuser=0P

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a school-based organization made up of parents, guardians, teachers, staff and administrators who work together to supplement and enrich the educational experience at CMIT Academy South Middle and High schools. Please consider joining our PTO and getting involved with school activities.

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