CMIT South Middle/High School

Hello CMIT South Families!
The Creative Arts Department want to let you know about our upcoming event, the Fine Arts Extravaganza, coming May 11th, 2023. This is a celebration of all things arts here at CMIT South, including live performances from students and a visual art show showcasing our student artists. You definitely don't want to miss it! More details to come after spring break!

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.

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

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. (April 1)

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.*

2023 D.C. TEACHERS ALUMNI (DCTC) AND FRIENDS $2,000.00 EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Seniors!

Are you interested in majoring in Elementary or Secondary Education?

If so, please complete the attached DCTC Alumni and Friends Education Scholarship Application.

The due date is Thursday, April 20, 2023.

Application

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Seniors!

Please click the link for more scholarship opportunities!: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php (May 12th)

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Juniors and Seniors!

Please see the attached document for a list of 14 scholarship opportunities.

Click this link to our ongoing scholarship list

High Schoolers!
Here is a chance for your voice to be heard through poetry!
Tell the world what it’s like to be a student in 2023. Use your voice to share your successes, your struggles, things you enjoy or things that are hard–it’s your poem.
Please click the following link for more information and to apply if your'e interested:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkJ1To-E8falxTWWvztpBLAejvOksUeIGQuk3zy21ysimxng/viewform

Submissions are due by April 15, 2023. Winners will be announced April 17, 2023. Win prizes and have your work featured on the #StudentVoicePodcast!

Please contact lindsay.garcia@hapara.com for any questions or concerns.

Juniors and Seniors!
Please see the following opportunity if you are interested in the National Security field:
Open to US-based girls, women, and gender minorities who will have completed high school (or equivalent) by 2024 but not yet earned a Bachelor's degree, are interested in pursuing a career in the national security field, and who may have limited access to national security centered programming in their current institution/community.

Please see the attached flyer for a paid opportunity in the National Security field.

Juniors and Seniors!
The Law Links Program provides select students in Prince George’s County with summer employment opportunities in law firms and law-related agencies.
Students have the opportunity to learn about the professional world, the legal system, and law office operations. The continuing success of the Law Links Program is attributed to the commitment and support of our PGCBA members, Prince George’s County Schools, local county agencies and departments, and private law firms.

This year, the program will begin on June 19, 2023 and will end on August 4, 2023.
If you are interested, please see the attached application.

Good Day 10th and 11th Graders!
Please read the below message regarding Dual Enrollment in its entirety:

You are now able to complete your dual enrollment application for Summer and Fall 2023!

Continuing students: Log into your existing PGCC DualEnroll account (do not create a new account, use the “Forgot your username or password?” feature if needed). Please confirm all contact information for you and your parent/guardian. Also, confirm your high school information, including the name of your professional school counselor.

New students: Create a PGCC DualEnroll account, apply, request your courses, submit parent approval, activate Owl Link, complete new student orientation, and upload your certificate of completion.
If you do not receive an email with your PGCC Student ID number within 24 hours of completing your application, please contact your COAST Advisor/PGCC Dual Enrollment Representative immediately.

Please click here to complete your application through the PGCC DualEnroll site: pgcc.dualenroll.com

Your application for Summer and Fall 2023 is due on April 27, 2023. A complete application includes the following:
· Completed Application Information in DualEnroll. Please be sure to use a personal email address. (new students)
· Completed New Student Orientation and certificate of completion uploaded to DualEnroll (new students)
· Confirm student, parent, and high school information (all students)
· Completed Parent Consent in DualEnroll (all students)
· Completed course request(s) in DualEnroll (all students)

***Please do not use any other methods to register for Dual Enrollment courses, as you will be asked to drop them.***

Some things to know about Summer and Fall 2023:

All students may take courses in the remote format (learning in real-time). Students who have previously completed 6 credits with a 2.5+ college GPA may take courses in the online format (learning on your own time). See full format descriptions here. All students may take in-person and hybrid courses as well.
Please allow each staff member at least 3 business days to process your requests
The application will close on April 27, 2023.
NEWS FLASH!!!! For the Summer and Fall 2023 semesters, PGCPS will cover the cost of tuition, fees, and textbooks for ALL students!

You were all emailed a user guide that can help you complete your application, some points of emphasis from our information sessions, and frequently asked questions (FAQs). Recorded information sessions also have a lot of information about the program, how to use DualEnroll, and the PGCC Dual Enrollment team here to assist you—check the videos out on YouTube here. You can also check the website for updates and find contact information for your COAST Advisor or PGCC representative.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our new Coast Advisor Laurel Conboy by emailing her at pg_laurel.conboy@pgcps.org

We look forward to receiving your Dual Enrollment Application before the April 27th deadline!

Greetings Scholars and Parents,

Purchase your 2022-2023 Yearbook TODAY! Students can create 2 FREE custom pages before April 28th! You can still purchase a yearbook after 4/28/23, but the 2 FREE custom pages will not be offered. Please read the flyer for specific details! Don't miss out; the yearbook will feature 9-12th graders, clubs, sports teams, school events, Senior Ads, Business Ads, and more! See Ms. D.Jones in Room 330 if you have any questions or email her at djones1@cmitsouth.org

High Schoolers!

Please see below and the attached flyer for a great Student Service Learning opportunity:

Trinity Episcopal Mission in Upper Marlboro is hosting a new Parents' Night Out program beginning on March 31, and they are looking for high school student volunteers.

Student volunteers will help elementary school age children with activities such as arts and crafts, music and playtime. Students will volunteer from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Interested students should contact Teresa Gardner-Williams at tgardnerw01@gmail.com and copy their parents on the email.

~Teresa Gardner-Williams

Trinity Episcopal Mission

Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

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/

High schoolers!

LUV MICHAEL AUTISM ACCEPTANCE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Luv Michael is a 501c3 Charity with a mission to train, educate, and employ autistic adults. Students can earn up to 40 hours of service for completing our program. We have volunteer opportunities for students to learn about autism and how to be an ally to the autism community, share what they have learned with others, and ask them to consider supporting our cause.

For interested students, please click on the following link for more information: https://luvmichael.com/volunteer/

Please reach out to the contact information provided in the link for any questions or concerns.

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

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.

The Anacostia Watershed Society is offering a FREE Summer Environmental Academy (SEA) camp for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who live in and near the Anacostia River watershed in PG County. Through this explorative, outdoor recreational and educational experience, students learn about their river and local environment, while developing skills in team building, critical thinking, and scientific investigation.

SEA camp will be offered for free over two weeks in the summer of 2023. Both sessions cover the same material, so we recommend coming to only one.

Please use this link to access information and application materials!

It's time to thank and recognize YOU ALL for your hard work, support and dedication to our school, scholars and our TIGER parent community! We celebrate YOU!

Officer elections are coming up for the 2023-2024 school year. We’ve done so much this year. Are you interested in joining in and helping to keep the momentum going? Click the attached link to view position descriptions and/or fill out the interest form.

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!