CMIT South MS/HS Newsletter

Greeting CMIT South Families,

As we move through this exciting school year, we want to continue celebrating the incredible achievements and energy within our school community. From the enthusiasm displayed during our recent spirit week to the outstanding efforts in the classroom, it is clear that CMIT South is a place where excellence thrives!

Special shout out to our Middle School Boys & Girls Basketball team who won their first game of the season. Way to go Tigers!

Reminders

• Attendance Matters: Please ensure students arrive on time and attend school every day. Consistent attendance is key to academic success.

• Dress Code: As the weather changes, please review our dress code policy to ensure compliance.

• Safety First: Students are reminded to follow school safety protocols and report any concerns to a trusted adult. As a reminder, students are not permitted to leave the school property during dismissal. Students, parents, and transportation providers are expected to follow the schools’ dismissal plan as well as the directions from school personnel and PGPD Officers.

Stay Connected
Stay up-to-date with school news by visiting our website at cmitsouth.org. If you have not done so, please consider joining our PTO. You can germ ore information by contacting pto@cmitsouth.org.

Thank you for your continued support in making CMIT South a nurturing and inspiring environment for our students. Together, we are preparing them for a bright future!

IMPORTANT DATES

• November 27th-29th - Thanksgiving Break🦃

• December 20th - Teacher Planning, Half-Day, 3-Hr Early Dismissal

• December 23rd-31st - Winter Break and Christmas (Schools and Offices Closed)❄️

• January 1st -New Year’s Day Schools Offices Closed☃️

• January 2-3 - Winter Break Schools and Offices Closed🥳

Tiffawny N. Green, Middle School Principal

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

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

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!

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

Week Recap

This past week was the kick off for our Middle School basketball season. Unfortunately our girls basketball team did not play because the other team did not have a team, but our boys basketball team was able to play. They defeated Maya Angelou FI 35 -15 to claim their first win of the season. Huge shout out goes to the coaching staff and players for kicking off our winter sports season the right way!

Week Ahead

- Middle School Basketball 🏀

CMIT South @ Colin Powell Academy 11/20 Girls 6:00 Boys 7:00

Gear Up for Winter Sports!
With Winter sports starting, it’s the perfect time to support our teams by purchasing CMIT South gear from our team sideline store! Show your Tiger pride all season long. [Click here to visit our online store](https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/maryland/uppermarlboro/chesapeake-math-and-it-academy-south).

Go Tigers! 🐯

Are you interested in joining the CMIT South Boys' Basketball team? If yes, tryouts are this upcoming Monday, 11/18 and Tuesday, 11/19 at 6:00 p.m. in the CMIT Gymnasium. Make sure you are registered in Aktivate before you come to tryouts.

Support the CMIT South Middle School Boys and Girls Basketball teams this season. Check the schedule for upcoming games. All tickets must be purchased through Ticket Spicket.

Join us the Class of 2026 for Movie Night - Featured Movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas", $5 donations and popcorn, other snacks will be available for purchase $1-$4.

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

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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