Tiger News
Greetings Tiger Family!
Front Office Site of News & Events
We are always striving to improve daily practices. New ways of communicating and keeping everyone updated are coming from the Front Office, so please take a few moments to view our Front Office Site of News & Events (https://sites.google.com/cmitelementary.org/cmit-nes-front-office-news?usp=sharing). The site can also be located on the school's website under CMIT Families.
On this site you will find useful information on the HOME, FORMS, SCHEDULE, and NEWSLETTER pages. This site is interactive with links to assist you with navigating to important information and forms, so please read it in its entirety. We look forward to working with you and your scholar(s) throughout the school year!
Front Office Staff
CLICK HERE TO VISIT: https://sites.google.com/cmitelementary.org/cmit-nes-front-office-news?usp=sharing
Attendance
Please note we have implemented a Google form for submission of absences/late arrivals and notes. This form is the only acceptable method of communication and must be utilized for reporting absences/late arrivals and uploading doctor/medical notes ONLY for your student(s). With the exception of COVID reporting in which an email in addition to the absence form must be sent to Nurse Ann, Dr. Fryson and Mrs. Virgil.
Please click here: https://forms.gle/w8PKFbJBj9J9FgPr9 to access the CMIT North Elementary School Absence Form to submit doctor notes, results and any absence notes.
ABSENT NOTE SUBMISSION: Please complete this form within three (3) days once your child returns to instruction. Excused absences cannot be placed into SchoolMax until AFTER the child returns to instruction. Family vacations and trips are not considered excused absences. Refer to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for further clarification regarding excused and unexcused absences.
For quick reference, you may access the handbook at: https://offices.pgcps.org/student_rights_responsibilities.htm
Kind Kindergarten News!
Hello Kindergarten Families:
ELA: We will work on sentence writing, storybook writing, and reviewing sight words that we have learned throughout the year.
Social Studies:We are reviewing topics from the past and the present.
Math: We will be working on mathematical projects in class, using our SAVVAS curriculum.
Science: We are continuing a unit on planting, using different types of beans and watching them grow.
Upcoming Events
May 23-June 1, 2024 DRA Testing
May 27, 2024 Memorial Day (No School)
May 31, 2024 Field Day and Butterfly Release
June 6, 2024 Kindergarten Promotion
*Our Kindergarten class color is PURPLE…have your scholar represent their grade by wearing the color purple for field day.
Fascinating First Grade News!
Hello First Grade Families:
The students had a wonderful time this week during Muffins with Moms & Matriarchs. Thank you for those who were able to come. Next week, we have a short week, and Friday will be field day. Students are encouraged to wear their grade level color this day: Yellow!
Our lessons for this week include:
RELA: Fiction vs Nonfiction review
Math: Using Step up to Second grade continued
Social Studies: Spend, Budget, Save continued
Science: Healthy Bodies continued
Upcoming dates:
May 27- Memorial Day
May 31- Field Day
Thank you!
First Grade Team
Spectacular Second Grade News!
We've almost completed our testing sessions. Please ensure they're getting plenty of rest, starting their day with a healthy breakfast, and most importantly, showing up at school. With your support, we can help them do their best!
Scholars worked so hard and we are proud of them.
Next week in ELA, we will complete Unit 5, Our Incredible Earth. In Math, we will complete topic 14. In Science, we will complete topic 6, Habitats. In Social Studies, we will complete Chapter 6, Our American Culture. As always, please ensure your scholar reads every night.
Please reinforce the importance of following our School Motto with your scholars. I will Respect Myself and Others, I will Opt to Be Scholarly, I will Act Responsibly, and I will React with Kindness.
Important Test Dates:
DRA-May 23-June 1st
I-Ready- May 16th-30th
Dibels- Week of May 20th
Field day-May 31st
DRA-May 20-June 7
Book Publishing Party-TBD
Terrific Third Grade News!
In Social Studies, students will be reviewing Chapter 6: A Growing Nation, then they will take the Chapter test on Thursday.
In Math, we are finishing our unit on perimeter and area. Expect a test in the middle of the week.
This week in Science, we will be finishing with adaptations and survival, then we'll learn about fossils.
Weekly News!
Please check SchoolMax weekly to stay abreast of your scholar's progress in their classes. Grades are updated weekly and this is a great conversation starter with your scholar on what is going well and what needs to be improved to continue to have a successful year.
Upcoming Reminders
5/27 Memorial Day- No School
5/31 Field Day
Fabulous Fifth Grade News!
Tigers! Tigers! We are moving full steam ahead in excellence! Team 5th grade is incredibly proud of your achievements thus far! Thank you for your hard work during MAP testing! Thank you for celebrating Muffins with Moms and Matriarchs! Our scholars truly enjoyed themselves! We also thank each parent that volunteered for the Kings Dominion Field trip! We had a blast! We will now embark on a week of camping and field day adventures! Get ready! We are moving full speed (STEAM) ahead and will soon be preparing for our upcoming promotion ceremony held on June 7th, 2024! Way to go Tigers! You did it!
Promotion Ceremony
Our 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be held on June 7th, 2024. Ms. Tellis and Ms. T. McCants will celebrate at 8:30 am. Ms. Linton-Philp and Ms. D. McCants will celebrate at 11:30 am. Please arrive on time. We will begin promptly as scheduled. The attire for this event is DRESS to IMPRESS. We ask that you dress in your best and enjoy the festivities. Thank you for your support! Tickets will be dispersed to your scholar. Three (3) tickets will be assigned to each student. If a graduating student has a sibling that attends CMIT North Elementary, that sibling does not need a ticket to attend. Thank you for your attendance and making this ceremony a success! We look forward to this auspicious occasion!
Camp Schmidt
Thank you for all the donations for the Camp Schmidt trip that will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 28-29, 2024. We look forward to having an amazing adventure and fun filled festivities as we learn about our nature and how to cultivate and preserve our environment! Please make sure all permission slips have been signed and turned in to your scholar's teacher. If you are donating, we thank you again and again! We also ask that you turn in all items as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact Shannon McVeigh for further details! Happy Camping, Tigers!
Field Day will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024. There will be allotted stations and activities throughout the day and each class will migrate to each station according to the scheduled plan. Please make sure your scholar is present and is ready to enjoy the festivities! They should wear their blue class shirt. Thank you so much!
Subject Content:
RELA
Scholars will read "Ezekiel Johnson goes West." They will study the reading skills of "making inferences" and "explaining the author's purpose".
Science
This week in Science, we are describing the outer planets of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They will identify common characteristics of the outer planets and recognize that there are moons, asteroids, and comets in our solar system.
Math
This week in Math, students will review multiplication of decimals.
Social Studies
Scholars will begin Chapter 9 Lesson 1. Have a great week!
Have a productive week and delightful weekend!
Team 5th Grade
Superior Specials News!
Hello!!
K and 5th are still steadily preparing for their promotion ceremonies! 1st-4th grade are all learning what it is like to play together in a band!
Art
Greetings,
Tigers have studio time this week. Classes will primarily consist of independent work to plan and work on their projects. Projects include portraits, still life, architecture, and other activities that develop their understanding of shapes and value in 3D images. We will continue to stress planning and craftsmanship.
Technology
Hi!
K-2 students practiced
Computer Fundamentals: Intro to Pointer Devices
In this engaging and interactive digital lesson, the learners receive direct instruction and practice using a mouse and a trackpad to select objects.
3-5 students practiced
Software Fundamentals: Software, Buttons, and Controls
This engaging and interactive digital lesson provides direct instruction and practice related to various types of software. The learners gain knowledge about types of software, how to select the appropriate software to complete a task, and how to use the buttons and controls found in software.
STEM I LEGO
This week, students will make adjustments and modifications to last week's creations to improve their designs.
STEM II
Greetings!
Kinder scholars are learning about insects!
1st grade scholars are exploring ways to save different habitats.
2nd grade scholars are working creating transportation or tools that mimic a plant or an animal.
3rd grade scholars are continuing their journey learning about coding. This week they are learning about debugging.
4th grade scholars are continuing to work collaboratively to create and deliver a message using only light.
5th grade scholars have begun their unit on Potential and Kinetic Energy where at the end of the unit they will build and test their roller coaster and create a commercial about the coaster that they create with their team.
Creative Arts Team
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