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CMIT South MS/HS Newsletter
Friday, March 8, 2024
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Happy Friday CMIT South Families!
In our school, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated and all voices are heard. Throughout this month, we will be engaging in various activities and discussions to amplify Black voices, educate ourselves on important historical figures and events, and reflect on the ongoing journey toward equality and justice.
Schoolwide Policies and Expectations: Can you believe that we are more than 1/ 2 way through SY 2023-2024???? This school year has been very successful both academically, socially, and behaviorally! Students, Staff, and Parents we need your help and support to ensure that we end the year as strong as we started! Please reinforce the schoolwide rules and expectations with your scholars at home. If you ever need a refresher, please refer to our Student/Parent Handbook which is located on our website. A few reminders include:
Mandatory Uniform Policy: CMIT South is a mandatory uniform school. Students are expected to be in full compliance from the time they enter the building until they exit. This is inclusive of days in which they have PE. The uniform vendor is fully stocked with all of your uniform needs!! CMIT Sports gear is ONLY permitted to be worn on Fridays.
Electronics/Cell Phone Policy: Middle school students are not permitted to bring chromebooks, ipad, gaming consoles, or any other device to school. All cellphones are expected to be turned off and stored in their locker upon their arrival. Students who are seen with cell phones or none approved devices will have them confiscated and a parent will be required to pick them up.
Attendance Policy: Our instructional day begins at 8:35am. There are several students who are consistently being dropped off after 8:35am. Parents it is imperative that students are coming to school on time. Students entering classes late are disruptive to the learning environment. Additionally, when your scholar is absent, please ensure that you submit appropriate documentation to attendance@cmitsouth.org
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our shared values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Together, we can make a difference.
Educationally yours,
Dr. Borden- McCarter, Principal
TEACHER NEWSLETTERS
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
TRAFFIC SAFETY PETITION
We are so close to reaching our goal of 1000 signatures. Please, please, please sign the petition and forward to your transportation vendors, family and friends who have a hand in securing a safe environment for our scholars daily!
Click the link below to sign the petition.
DADS AND DONUTS
CMIT South MS/HS will be hosting a collaborative conversation with the Fathers/Father Figures of CMIT on March 19, 2024 from 8:30AM-11:AM. Click the link below to register.
*Stay tuned for Moms & Muffins!
STEM/Maker's Faire Results
Parents, Guardians, Staff, and Scholars,
First and foremost, a heartfelt congratulations to all the scholars who participated in the recent science fair. Your dedication, creativity, and hard work were truly inspiring. Each project displayed a remarkable level of innovation and critical thinking. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and commend your efforts in making our school community shine.
We are proud to announce the winners of our recent science fair, where our scholars showcased their ingenuity and passion for discovery.
High School Winners:
Naila Stewart (11th Grade) - First Place Project: Solar-Powered Cooling Unit For A Doghouse
Kyliah Lee (9th Grade) - Second Place Project: Exploring Double Replacement Reactions
Brian Boakye (9th Grade) - Third Place Project: Development of an Educational App to Aid Student Studies
Middle School Winners:
Khalil Abdulbarr (6th Grade) - First Place Project: Interactive Task Board to Aid Special Needs Kids in Completing Morning Routines
Tikira Brown (7th Grade) - Second Place Project: Recycling Water Wheel
Zion Francis (7th Grade) - Third Place Project: Demonstrating Current Flow in Parallel vs Series Circuits
Congratulations to all our winners! Your projects were innovative and showcased your dedication to making a positive impact through science and technology.
As we celebrate the success of our scholars, we also extend our appreciation to the teachers, mentors, and parents who supported and encouraged them throughout the preparation process. Your guidance has undoubtedly played a pivotal role in nurturing their curiosity and passion for learning.
A special shoutout to all of the judges, students, and teacher helpers who contributed to the success of the event. Winners, please keep an eye out for an email from me to claim your prize.
Warm regards,
Miss Hamilton
Science 8
Science Department Chair
INTER-SCHOOL ROBOTICS COMPETITION
Dear CMIT-S MS&HS parents and students,
I hope this message finds you well. I am thrilled to announce the upcoming inter-school VEX Robotics competition hosted by Clf Schools, featuring competitions in the fields of VEX Middle School, VEX High School, and LEGO robotics. The competition day is scheduled for May 11th at North High School.
If you have a passion for robotics and would like to be part of this exciting event, we invite you to join our team. We have all the necessary equipment and game kits available for interested students. Team registrations are now open!
To get involved, please express your interest or register for the team by responding to osoycan@cmitsouth.org.
Additionally, we hold team preparation meetings every Thursday and Friday from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm after school. Your attendance at these sessions will contribute to our collective success.
For any inquiries or assistance, feel free to reach out to our STEM Program Coordinator at osoycan@cmitsouth.org
Your commitment to this exciting venture is greatly appreciated. Thank you for considering this opportunity, and we look forward to having you on board.
Best regards,
GREAT ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
Congratulations to our students who achieved great success in the science competition last Saturday. They received gold medals in two different categories, demonstrating significant accomplishments in their respective fields.We extend our gratitude to them for bringing pride to our school and families.
We would also like to express appreciation to the teachers and everyone who contributed to this success. A special thanks to the school administration and parents for their support. Your encouragement has undoubtedly played a crucial role in our students' achievements.
Wishing our students continued success in their future endeavors.
Best regards,
IMMUNIZATION ALERT LETTER
Dear parent, an Immunization Alert letter was mailed out to most 6th graders. Please parent check with your student doctor and see what shot your scholar is missing for the 2024/2025 upcoming school year. For any further questions you can reach out to the school nurse at 2405737250.
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
Date: March 30th, 2024
Event time: 11am-3pm.
Location: City of Glenarden
Address: Glenarden Community Center
8615 Mclain Ave., Glenarden MD 20706
Join the Easter Egg Extravaganza at the GCC with Mayor Cashenna A. Cross Glenarden with key community partners and core team leaders, Collective Impacts Foundation Corporation, and the community star GLENARDEN Community Center, M-NCPPC
FYI - the CIFC committee will be wearing white shirts with the logos for everyone to find them. Service-Learning forms will be provided however, it is preferred that you take a form with you. The mayor is the only one that can sign Service-Learning forms for this event.
Volunteers are needed on Friday night from 6pm to 8pm for set up, then again on Saturday at 9:00am.
For all questions or concerns, please reach out to the CIFC Executive Community Liaison Queen Hirfa the contact information provided on the attached flyer.
Saturday Academy Resumes
Greeting Parents/ Guardians,
This is just a reminder that Saturday Academy will resume this Saturday. 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
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
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
STUDENT FOOD DELIVERIES
Students, Parents, and Guardians,
CMIT SOUTH MS/HS ATTENDANCE UPDATES & POLICIES
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.
ATHLETICS NEWS
As the curtain falls on another thrilling season of athletics we take immense pride in congratulating our remarkable CMIT South Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball Teams and our Cheerleading team for their outstanding achievements!
Varsity Boys Basketball Team: A triumphant season for our Boys as they conquered Surrattsville High School, displaying exceptional skill and teamwork. Though the regional championship ended in a valiant effort against CMIT North, their journey was nothing short of inspiring.
Varsity Girls Basketball Team: Our Girls demonstrated excellence, defeating CMIT North and showcasing true sportsmanship. Despite a tough regional championship loss against Surrattsville High School, their successes throughout the season were commendable.
High School Cheer Team: A resounding applause for our Cheer Team! From electrifying performances at home games to hosting a successful talent show and multiple triumphs at competitions, they've truly set the spirit ablaze this season. Thank you for your dedication and energy!
High School Baseball Tryouts: Calling all baseball enthusiasts! HS Baseball tryouts are underway. If you're eager to be part of the inaugural CMIT South HS Baseball Team, contact Mr. Curtis at dcurtis@cmitsouth.org.
High School Outdoor Track and Field: A round of applause to Coaches Mr. Cooke and Ms. Middleton for successfully completing tryouts! Get ready for an exciting outdoor track season.
High School Volleyball Workouts: Volleyball enthusiasts, your season doesn't end! Join Coach Sears and Coach Hamilton for workouts throughout spring. Reach out to asears@cmitsouth.org or khamilton@cmitsouth.org for more info.
Middle School Soccer Tryouts: For our middle school stars, soccer tryouts are in full swing! Contact Dr. Arroyo at farroyo@cmitsouth.org or Mr. Drew at it@cmitsouth.org for more information.
Stay tuned for more updates, highlights, and the latest news from the dynamic world of CMIT South Athletics!
#CMITSouthAthletics #TeamSpirit #NextLevelSuccess
CMIT-SOUTH FUTSAL TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS
Hello CMIT Family!!!
I just want to say thank you to everyone for trusting and supporting the first CMIT FUTSAL TOURNAMENT. We finished it successfully and we will continue doing tournaments soon again.
Students, parents, coaches and all participants for CMIT-SOUTH ELEMENTARY and CMIT-SOUTH MS/HS SCHOOL enjoyed and loved it during 4 Saturdays.
The Final was an amazing game. Team Titans vs Brazilian Tigers 🐅 was a game that everyone enjoyed and won’t forget. Game went to overtime and we finished with penalties.
Team Titans won the game and they are the champions of the first CMIT-SOUTH FUTSAL TOURNAMENT.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! TEAM TITANS!!!
CMIT-SOUTH FUTSAL TOURNAMENT SUB-CHAMPIONS
Attention CMIT-SOUTH Family,
We finished our first FUTSAL Tournament so strong and successful.
I am very proud of the students / players for CMIT- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL and CMIT-MS/HS SCHOOL for their participation and hustle that you all showed during 4 Saturdays. We will continue doing tournaments soon again.
Thank you to the parents, coaches and all participants for CMIT-SOUTH ELEMENTARY and CMIT-SOUTH MS/HS SCHOOL that came out to help BRAZILIAN TIGERS TEAM.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! BRAZILIAN TIGERS!!!
YOU ALL ROARED SO HARD AND WE NEVER FORGET YOU.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
CIGIE'S SEMIANNUAL CAREER FAIR
One Day, One Place, More Than 30 Employers. Come Find Your
Next Great Career or Internship at the CIGIE Career Fair!
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with more than 30 Federal Offices of Inspectors
General and find out about available and future positions!
NORTH CAROLINA A&T ACCOUNTING SUMMER PROGRAM
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.
2024 Gregory A. Hudson Scholarship
The National Pan-Hellenic Council of Prince George’s County is now accepting applications for the 2024 Gregory A. Hudson Scholarship. The deadline for this scholarship is March 31, 2024. This scholarship is for High School Seniors in the Prince George’s County Public School System who desire to attend either trade school, technical school, or a four-year college after graduation.
Please see the attached flyer for more information or email NPHCPGscholarship@gmail.com
U.S. Service Academy Opportunity
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
LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS!!!
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.
SMART SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY & STEM DISCIPLINES
Hello 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
What you need to know
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.
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
PTO NEWS
JOIN US FOR FAMILY BINGO NIGHT!
Join us for a night of family fun and BINGO!
There are a variety of packages for families to choose from.
Be sure to click the link below to register by March 15, 2024. Spaces are limited!
GET INVOLVED WITH THE PTO
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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