CMIT South MS/HS Newsletter

Greetings CMIT-South Families,

We’ve had another fantastic week of teaching and learning here at CMIT-South Middle and High School! With the cooler fall weather upon us, students should be sure to dress accordingly. Students may wear their CMIT-South uniform sweaters and jackets in the building, but non-uniform outerwear must be stored in lockers until the end of the school day. Let's ensure everyone is comfortable and in uniform as we continue this great school year.

A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Simmons and Ms. Payton who planned the first High School College & Career Fair of the school year. We had a number of our students receive on the spot admissions! We are looking forward to the next career day and including our Middle School scholars!

As we look ahead, we want to remind everyone that the end of the first quarter is quickly approaching on October 31st. Families and scholars, please continue to monitor academic progress in Synergy. If there are any questions about grades or assignments, don’t hesitate to reach out directly to the teachers. Students who need to make up assignments due to excused absences should remember to complete make-up work by the communicated deadline. Thank you for your continued support, and let’s finish this first quarter strong!

Safety Reminders

As always, the safety of our students is our top priority. It has been brought to our attention that some students are congregating on the soccer field before the building opens. Parents, please remind your students that this is not acceptable as there is no adult supervision on the field or in the parking lot before 8am. Students are also not permitted to walk down the alley unless they are escorted by a parent. Lastly, if you see or hear something inappropriate,then say something! Together, we can ensure a safe environment for everyone.

IMPORTANT DATES

• October 31st - End of 1st Quarter

• October 14th - October 30th - 100 Responsible Points for MS Students

• October 28th - November 1st - High School Fall Spirit Week

• November 1st - MS Fall Dance (Must have 100 Responsible Points to attend)

• November 1st - 3-Hr Dismissal (Grading & Reporting Day)

• November 5th - Election Day

Tiffawny N. Green, Middle School Principal

Dr. Darrian T. Borden-McCarter, High School Principal

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

CMIT Family,

Help spread the word!!!! Open House Dates have been set for Perspective Families!!!

Join us next Friday at 3 PM for the launch of CMIT South's BCF Bible Study. Our Bible Study sessions will be held every Friday throughout the school year and offer a chance for students to engage in meaningful fellowship while deepening their knowledge and understanding of the Lord. Our theme for this year is "Into Deep" and we look forward to exploring its significance together. We hope to see you there!

The CMIT South Film Club is an after school program that introduces youth to the art and skill of filmmaking. Students will be exposed to the multi-faceted teamwork that goes into creating a motion picture work of art.

Actors for the film will be a unique and necessary extension of our efforts because they bring the story to life! We would like all interested actors to join us on either Wednesday October 30th or Wednesday November 6th from 3pm - 4:30 pm for auditions. You DO NOT have to have prior experience to participate! Complete the Actor Interest Form linked below to sign up for auditions. https://forms.gle/L1t37WjNw38kfXt16

Film Club meets on Wednesdays from 3pm - 4:30pm. New members are always welcomed.
Film shooting will occur weekly on those days.

Thank you in advance!
Dr. Matheny, Ms. Anderson, and Mr. Soycan

Good morning,

CMIT South MS/HS Family. The Forensic Mock Trial Team is seeking a Trial Lawyer(s) who can volunteer their (Time, Talents, and Expertise) in nurturing the next generation of justice fighters for a couple of hour(s) each week or whenever time you have to generously give to help prepare the students for the MS/HS Mock Trials competitions. If this is you my friend, contact Mr. T. Destry (tdestry@cmitacademy.org) for more information on how you can make a REAL difference in the lives of our young scholars.

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

Join us for a great after school experience where we watch anime, discuss our favorite characters, read manga and so much more! This club will be held on Thursdays from 3-4pm starting STARTING OCTOBER 17th. It will be located in Mrs. Gadsden's classroom (room 306).

Sign-up

https://forms.gle/Q8m1r63GfbYaBu9R6

Greetings CMIT Community,

Support the Class of 2025 by purchasing a plush Spirit Blanket! For more information, contact Ms. D. Jones at djones1@cmitsouth.org or click the link to purchase, https://cmit-south-spirit-blanket.cheddarup.com

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

**CMIT South Athletic Newsletter**

CMIT South Athletics continues to shine this season, with our teams making impressive strides in various sports. From playoff wins to individual state qualifiers, our athletes are showing incredible talent, teamwork, and resilience. Here’s a rundown of our latest accomplishments and upcoming competitions. Let's keep the momentum going, Tigers!

**Middle School Baseball **⚾
A huge congratulations to our MS Baseball team on an incredible season! They made it all the way to the semi-finals, remaining undefeated throughout the regular season and clinching an impressive playoff win. Though they narrowly missed a spot in the finals with a 3-2 loss, they showed outstanding teamwork and skill all season. Way to go, Tigers!

**High School Boys Soccer **⚽
Our HS Boys Soccer team opened the playoffs with a strong performance, taking a 5-1 victory over Largo! This decisive win is a fantastic start to the postseason. Congratulations to the team, and best of luck as they advance in the playoffs!

**High School Volleyball **🏐
Best of luck to our HS Volleyball team as they compete in the second round of the state tournament today against Friendly! When we win, we’ll advance to the regional championship next week to face the winner of the Largo vs. Surrattsville match. Let’s go, Tigers!

**Golf **⛳
A special shoutout to Trinity Smith for qualifying for the Maryland State Golf Championship! Her dedication and hard work have earned her a spot among the state’s best. We’re incredibly proud of you, Trinity!

**Winter Sports Are Starting!**
We’re excited to announce the start of our Winter sports season for both High School and Middle School. Stay tuned for tryouts, schedules, and more updates as we prepare for another fantastic season of CMIT South athletics. Let’s keep up the Tiger spirit and make it a great Winter season!

Go Tigers! 🐯

Varsity continues their season in the state tournament, beginning Friday, November 1st against Friendly at CMIT South at 5:00pm. If the team wins that game, they will play in the Regional Championship game on Wednesday, November 6th against the winner of Surrattsville vs. Largo. The game would be here at CMIT South at 5:30pm. If they win Wednesday, they will continue on to the State Quarterfinals next Friday. We hope to see you in the stands cheering us on!

Thank you again for your continued support of the team!

Coach Sears & Coach K
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UPCOMING GAMES: (Games are played only if the team wins the previous game)
▪️ Regional Semifinal Game: Friday, November 1st HOME vs. FRIENDLY @ 5:00pm
▪️ Regional Final Game: Wednesday, November 6th HOME vs. SURRATTSVILLE/LARGO winner @ 5:30pm
▪️ State Quarterfinal Game: Friday, November 8th TBD

If you are looking for some volleyball options for your student, please check out the links, flyers, and posts below for clubs in the area. Club volleyball is the best way for players to improve their skills and learn the game of volleyball.

Middle school students should strongly consider playing if they hope to play once they get to high school. High school players should consider playing to strengthen and improve their skills before next season. Also, anyone hoping to play in college should play club, as most college coaches recruit during the club season.

Club tryouts are happening at the start of November for most clubs, and many clubs have teams for both girls and boys. If you aren't ready or can't commit to club volleyball just yet, please still take note of the websites, as some clubs offer clinics throughout the year that could be beneficial for players as well.

The Chesapeake Region Volleyball Association (CHRVA) has compiled a spreadsheet of clubs in our region. The sheet includes each club's updated tryout dates, website, and contact information should you have any questions. Click the link below to access the information.



Coach Sears

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/school-year/high-school-senior

We will always be the CMIT MS/HS South Tigers, but the Middle School has a TERRAPIN! Thanks to Camp Schmidt, Ms. Hamilton, Dr. Matheny, and Mr. Riley, we have all been trained on the care of our newest reptile friend.

CMIT South is now part of the Terrapin Education Research Partnership (TERP) Program with the William S. Schmidt Outdoor Education Center and the Maryland Environmental Service.

Do you have tennis shoes that you have outgrown but they're still in good shape? Starting October 14th, we will be collecting gently used ATHLETIC sneakers. There will be a donation bin located in the main entry way of the school.

A little more about Got Sneakers ...

Got Sneakers extends the life of and recycles sneakers for those in need. In return, CMIT South will receive up to $7 for each pair donated.

Site: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/cmit-south-papa-john-s-pizza-fundraiser-copy-28038/items?cart

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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