CMIT South MS/HS Newsletter

Welcome Back, CMIT-South Middle and High School Community!

Happy New Year! We hope you are well and that your winter break was filled with joy, relaxation, and time with loved ones. While the recent snow days extended our break a bit longer than expected, we are thrilled to welcome our scholars back to school and ready to start the new year strong.

As we return, we want to remind families to continue monitoring the weather and the PGCPS website for any updates or announcements regarding potential closures or delays. Your safety and preparedness are always our top priority, so please stay informed as we navigate this winter season.

We are entering the last two weeks of the 2nd quarter, and this is a critical time for our students to finish strong. Here are some important reminders as we move forward:

• Monitor Grades: Both students and parents should regularly check Synergy to review grades and ensure all assignments are completed and submitted on time. Instructional activities assignment and completion can be monitored via Canvas.

• Communicate with Teachers: If there are any questions or concerns about grades or assignments, please don’t hesitate to reach out to teachers for clarification or support.

• Focus and Determination: Encourage students to maintain focus and give their best effort as they prepare for the close of the quarter.

We are excited for the opportunities and successes that 2025 will bring for our CMIT-South community. Thank you for your continued partnership in making this a fantastic school year. Let’s continue our year of growth, achievement, and excellence together!

Go Tigers! 🐾

Tiffawny Green, Principal CMIT-South Middle School

Dr. Borden-McCarter, Principal CMIT-South High School

Important Dates:

• January 20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools & Offices Closed

• January 24th - End of 2nd Quarter

• January 27th - 3-Hour Early Dismissal - Grading and Reporting Day for Teachers

The CMIT South High School Student Government Association (SGA) is thrilled to announce our initiative to collect diapers and wipes in support of the Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services Baby Pantry. This effort is part of our commitment to strengthen community support and provide vital resources to families in need. Join us in making a positive impact!

Hello CMIT South High School Family!

We are excited to announce that our student leadership organizations, including the National Honor Society and High School SGA groups, are coming together to host a Coat Drive.

This winter, we aim to ensure that youth in need have access to warm coats and essential items. We invite you to donate gently used or new coats suitable for infants through high school age. Your contribution can make a significant difference in a child's life and well-being during this season!

For more information, please refer to the attached flyer. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your SGA Sponsors or Honor Society Advisors.
Thank you for your generous support!

Do you Love to Sing? Join the CMIT South Choir Club w/Mrs. Thomas, after school every Thursday from 3:00-4:00pm in room 159. If you have any questions contact Mrs. Thomas via email at a-thomas@cmithsouth.org

Are you looking to boost your Spanish skills this year? If so, don't miss the opportunity to attend Ms. Tejeda's Spanish tutoring sessions! She offers personalized assistance for both middle and high school students every Thursday after school from 3:00 to 4:15 PM in room 162. This is your chance to gain confidence and improve your understanding of the language. For any questions, feel free to reach out to Ms. Tejeda at ytejeda@cmitsouth.org. Take the first step towards success!

Good afternoon CMIT Family,

Attached you will find the new sibling preference form for the 2025-2026 year lottery. This form must be submitted along with the online lottery application. The lottery application will be opened from November 1, 2024 -February 7, 2025.

Please note:
Sibling preference is not guaranteed and is based on seat availability for that particular grade level.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Mrs. LaPorte, Registrar

Join us for a great after school experience where we have fun with everything art related! This club will be held on Tuesdays from 3-4pm STARTING OCTOBER 15th. It will be located in Mrs. Gadsden's classroom (room 306).

Sign-up https://forms.gle/eRz3hqEyMhzfK9zb9

To CMIT parents/guardians

Please encourage your scholar to bring in their water to school or water bottle for refill. The school nor the nurse's office do not provide bottle water or cups to student.

If you know your child is experiencing any of the flu- like symptoms please monitor him/her before sending to school. COVID is still around

Happy New Year, CMIT South Community!

We hope everyone had an enjoyable and restful break. As we kick off 2025, CMIT South Athletics are ready to hit the ground running with an exciting week of action!

🏀 Middle School Basketball Playoffs:

• Boys: The MS Boys Basketball team will face Accokeek Academy in the first round of the playoffs on Monday, 1/13, at 6:00 p.m. at Accokeek’s gym. We need all the support we can get, so come out and cheer on our Tigers!
• Girls: The MS Girls Basketball team will play the winner of Gholson vs. Greenbelt on Wednesday, 1/15, at 6:00 p.m. here at CMIT South. Both of our middle school teams are determined to go all the way, so let’s pack the gym and show our Tiger pride!

🏀 High School Basketball:

• Tuesday, 1/14: Start the week with a Varsity Doubleheader as our Boys and Girls teams take on International Largo.
• Thursday, 1/16: The Girls will travel to face CMIT North, while the Boys will host CMIT North at home. Tickets for this game are expected to sell fast, so be ready to purchase yours as soon as they become available!

⚾ JV Baseball Workouts:

We are excited to announce that open gym and conditioning sessions for JV Baseball will begin on Tuesday, January 14th. These sessions are open to any student interested in baseball.

To participate, students should:

1. Pick up an Open Gym/Conditioning Form from Mr. Curtis
2. Return the form signed by a parent or guardian prior to participating in the workouts.

Please note: No student will be allowed to participate without a completed and signed form.

This is a great opportunity for students to enhance their skills and get a head start on the upcoming baseball season. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Let’s start the new year strong and show our support for all of our Tigers! 🐾

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Greetings parents!
You're invited to join the high school community chat for your grade level. Scan the QR code to join the group for your scholar's grade level. Reach out to the PTO for questions you may have.

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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