CMIT North Middle School Newsletter

In partnership with students, parents and the community, CMIT will attain educational excellence by providing a rigorous and technology-integrated education for middle and high school students with an emphasis on mathematics, science, and information technologies.

I hope everyone enjoyed the 4th of July holiday and is having a great Summer! I wanted to check in and provide some updates on the new school year.

First, welcome to our new families from CMIT North Elementary School and to new families joining the CMIT community for the first time. Our mission statement focuses on community and our goal is to partner with families to provide the best middle school experience possible for our scholars while focusing on a STEM education. During the school year, this newsletter will be released each Sunday and will provide useful information to keep you informed with news, updates, and opportunities to be involved in your child's middle school experience.

Please read on to see updates on the following topics:

1. Important Dates

2. School Hours

3. School Uniforms

4. School Supplies

5. Synergy

6. Athletic Eligibility

7. Substance Abuse and Kids

8. Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) Announcements

The next newsletter edition will be released on August 4, 2024, and will include my official welcome back letter.

Respectfully,

Mr. Andrew Brauer, M.Ed

Principal

CMIT Academy follows the PGCPS school calendar.

8/23: New Student Orientation (New Students Only)

8/26: First Day of School (All Students)

9/2: Labor Day (Schools and Offices Closed)

9/16: Professional Development (Schools Closed for Students)

9/27: 3-Hour Early Dismissal

10/7: Parent-Teacher Conferences

10/18: Professional Development Day (Schools Closed for Students)

10/31: 1st Quarter Ends

11/1: 3-Hour Early Dismissal

8:00 am: Breakfast Entry

8:15 am - 8:30 am: Student Arrival

8:30 am - 2:49 pm: Instruction

2:49 pm: Car Rider Dismissal

2:55 pm: Bus Rider Dismissal

3:00 pm: Walker and After-School Activities Dismissal

Fees will be assigned to parents for students dropped off early and/or picked up late.

Before and After Care Enrichment is available through the Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (CLF) Enrichment Program.

6:30am - 8:15am: Before Care (Zero)

3:00pm - 4:00pm: After Care (Stars)

4:00pm - 6:00pm: After Care (Scholars)

This year, we have two uniform vendors to choose from, All American Wear and Risse Brothers.

Please review the CMIT North Middle School Uniform Policy. Uniforms are expected to be worn on the first day of school for all students, August 26, 2024.

All American Wear Coupon

There are common uniform issues we see each year. To avoid these issues please be aware of the following:

1. A collared polo shirt, or CMIT PE shirt on PE days, is required even when wearing an approved CMIT sweatshirt or jacket.

2. CMIT sweatpants or shorts, with the CMIT logo, are required as part of the PE uniform.

Each educator will provide a syllabus during the first week of school to each student. The syllabus will provide a detailed list of needed supplies for each class.

Until that time, the following items are always needed:

1. 3-ringed binders

2. Pencil Pouch

3. Pens and pencils in bulk

4. Individual pencil sharpener

5. Composition Notebooks

6. Loose leaf paper (hole punched and placed in binder)

7. 2-pocket folders (hole punched and placed in binder)

8. Assorted highlighters

Out with the old, in with the new

No more Schoolmax! Say hello to Synergy.

This Summer, PGCPS is transitioning from Schoolmax to Synergy. This is a change for all stakeholders and will require training for school personnel and families alike. On July 22, Synergy will be online for parents to register their ParentVUE account. As support resources become available, we will provide those to parents.

Teachers will attend professional development when they return the week of August 19th.

Once the school year gets underway, CMIT will offer ongoing training and support to parents to help with this transition. Synergy will be your access to student grades and attendance, so it is vitally important to stay informed on the new program.

Canvas will still be the primary platform for student assignments, resources, and class materials.

More to come, as more is received from PGCPS.

Please direct questions to our Registrar, Mrs. Torres at lisa.torres@pgcps.org.

CMIT North Middle School participates in competitive athletics with other PGCPS middle schools. To be eligible students must have the following:

1. Complete the Athlete Participation Packet and return completed forms to the Athletic Director;

2. Have and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA;

3. Review and agree to the PGCPS Parent/Student Athletic Handbook;

The requirements must be completed prior to stepping on the field for tryouts.

Fall Sports: Baseball, Softball

Winter Sports: Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Cheer

Spring Sports: Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer

Families are encouraged to complete the requirements over the Summer months to ensure eligibility when seasons begin. Athlete Participation Packets and physicals are good for the entire school year.

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We invite you to join the CMIT North Middle School PTO to help advance our purpose and support our scholars.

Our members vote on how we use our resources, what initiatives to focus on, and who should lead the organization.

Membership Dues: $15 per school year. The membership year runs from July 1 through June 30 of the current school year.

Please click here to join the PTO: Membership Form and Pay Dues

Are you interested in supporting the students and faculty financially beyond simply joining the PTO? The PTO is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that accepts tax-deductible monetary donations throughout the year. Thank you in advance for supporting our scholars.

Contact info info_nmspto@cmitacademy.org with any questions.