CMIT North Middle School Newsletter

In partnership with students, parents and the community, CMIT will attain educational excellence by providing a rigorous and technology-integrated education for middle and high school students with an emphasis on mathematics, science, and information technologies.

CMIT Academy follows the PGCPS school calendar.

Import the CMIT North Middle School calendar to your own Gmail calendar to stay informed of all school-wide events.

5/27: Memorial Day (Schools and Offices Closed)

6/12: 3-Hr Early Dismissal for Students

6/13: End of 4th Quarter- Last Day for Students- 3-Hr Early Dismissal for Students

Examples of Lawful Absences include: death in the immediate family, illness, suspension, observance of religious holidays, court summons, etc.

Please be sure to provide a note to the school when your child is absent. Electronic notes are also accepted using this link https://shorturl.at/kmoL4

Families are encouraged to refer to Administrative Procedure 5113 for more information.

According to Administrative Procedure 5121, classes that meet 3-5 times per week require a minimum of 2 grades per week entered into SchoolMax and classes that meet 1-2 times per week require a minimum of 1 grade per week entered into SchoolMax. Additionally, please be mindful that AP5121 also states "Teachers must return graded papers and assignments within ten days of submission in order to provide on-going, timely feedback to students and parents."

Parents are encouraged to login regularly to monitor their scholar’s progress. Additionally, be sure to update your contact information in the Family Portal. This is the information that the school will use to send emails, texts, and robo-calls to keep you informed. If you encounter any issues accessing or updating your Family Portal please visit:

https://www.pgcps.org/offices/information-technology/technology-training-and-instructional-technology/schoolmax-support-for-parents-and-guardians.

Hello Families,

Please be reminded that payments for 8th grade field trips will begin being collected Monday, May 13th. Students will see Ms. Castillo to submit permission slips and payments for the Lunch Cruise (due by May 24th). Students will submit permission slips and payments for the Bowling Trip to Mrs. Crespo (due by May 31st). T-shirts are now $15. Please see Mr. Field during lunch or Ms. Knox during class, to turn in your money.

**Additionally, please be reminded that the events are a privilege. Behavioral infractions, including excessive tardies to class, will result in a loss of privileges and refunds will be issued.

Exciting news! The STEM Coordinators from CMIT North and South HS and MS have been planning a fun event to celebrate all our CLF schools' achievements this year. What started as a CMIT North vs. South robotics competition has grown into a full-fledged festival!

Mark your calendars!

Date: Saturday, June 1st
Time: 8 am - 5 pm
Location: CMIT North High School
Here's what you can expect:

Robotics Competition: Witness the thrilling CMIT North vs. South robotics showdown called "The Battle for the Golden Tiger" for middle and high schools! The winning school will get a golden tiger trophy and bragging rights until next year's competition.
Food & Fun: Enjoy delicious food from vendors and fun activities like face painting, a dunk tank, and henna tattoos (organized by our student clubs!).
Volunteers Wanted!

We'd love your help making this event a success. Parent volunteers are needed to assist with food vendors, merchants, and the robotics competition. If you'd like to volunteer, make sure your finger printing and pgcps volunteer registration is up to date for this school year.

Interested in Participating?

Whether you'd like to attend the festival or volunteer, please fill out the survey below to let us know!

The CMIT North MS Student Government Association (SGA) would like to thank all the students who completed the Nationality Survey.

Our goal is to celebrate our diversity and backgrounds by decorating the halls with the flags of the nations that represent our heritage.

We would love the larger CMIT North Middle School community to support this project by purchasing a flag/s from the Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1WFXA2AD3OR8L?ref_=wl_share

Please ensure your order is shipped to:

CMIT North MS, ICO: SGA
6100 Frost Place
Laurel, MD 20707

Don't see your flag? Please complete the Nationality Survey: https://forms.gle/63U65ugjqnUbShqX6

Greetings Tiger Families and Staff!

Please see below for important information regarding the upcoming May 2024 General Membership Meeting, elections for Recording Secretary, and volunteer opportunities for the 8th Grade Promotion.

General Membership Meeting
Our May meeting will be held on Thursday, May 30th at 6:30pm. The Zoom info is below:

Join Via Zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81440692207?pwd=SUdjVC9zaXlDT3pldktYaG52R3Z6Zz09

Meeting ID: 814 4069 2207
Passcode: 302105

The PTO Executive Board is canceling the June PTO General Membership Meeting, so this May 30th meeting will be the last PTO meeting of this school year. We encourage you to join us as we wrap up this school year and look ahead to 2024-2025.

In advance of the General Membership Meeting, please review the minutes for the April 11, 2024 meeting. We will vote to adopt the minutes during the meeting. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GcJKRTVcVE8KFR1mOaSK4FoT_nqkm28P/view?usp=drive_link)

Further, at the May 30th meeting, the PTO will hold elections for the vacant Recording Secretary position on the PTO Executive Board. If you are interested in joining the PTO Board and serving CMIT North Middle Academy in this role, please contact us at info_nmspto@cmitacademy.org. You also may self-nominate or be nominated from the floor during the meeting.

To be eligible to run for this position, you must be a General Member in good standing. Per our revised bylaws, you are a General Member in good standing if you have paid dues for this year (2023-2024). Our Bylaws are linked for your reference. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrKKdT6FJScc04tIKjqDjKQeUtLLJqNe/view?usp=drive_link)

You must have paid your dues at least 10 calendar days before a General Membership Meeting to be considered in good standing (that is, no later than May 21, 2024).

Per our Bylaws, the Recording Secretary “shall keep all records of the Organization such as minutes, policies and procedures, guidelines, membership list, committee member lists, and in the case of a vacancy in the Parliamentarian position, shall maintain the Bylaws. This information shall be available at each meeting and upon request. The Recording Secretary shall be responsible for documenting discussions and publishing minutes of all meetings conducted by the Executive Board and General Membership. He/she shall perform other delegated duties as assigned.”


Volunteer Opportunities and Donation Requests
Please use the links below to sign up for upcoming volunteering opportunities:
(Remember that you must be cleared to volunteer, see below for more information on registering as a volunteer.)

Volunteering Process - https://www.pgcps.org/volunteer/

Volunteering Instructions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zMLImghD7HUEu97BXB0lTb2keYxnF0SNB8fEgCB9U10/edit

Volunteers Needed - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony (https://forms.gle/SF99bwthJMEXe7hcA)

Lastly, and most importantly, the PTO Executive Board wants to hear directly from you.

If you have any specific questions, concerns or suggestions for the PTO Board, please do not hesitate to contact us at info_nmspto@cmitacademy.org.

Don't forget to check out the PTO’s revised webpage on the CMIT North Middle Academy website. We will continue to update the PTO webpage in the near future with important information and resources.

We look forward to our continued partnership with you,

CMIT North Middle PTO Executive Board

CMIT North High is offering a Summer Bridge program. Please use the link to register. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSer26VK2BOnaa8muf21oMyduES7gFp9zzo3Bq2ePUF5LeDYbQ/viewform

Please see the attached PDF for information and how to register.

Dear CMIT Parents of Rising 7th and 8th Graders,

This email follows up on the exciting news about our free summer math tutoring program through Carnegie Learning!

There's a friendly competition between CMIT North and South, and thanks to your involvement, we currently have twice as many sign-ups as the South campus! Kudos to all of you for your dedication to your scholars' education.

Important Reminder: This program is entirely free for CMIT families and is made possible by the Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation. We don't have a confirmed end date for access, so if your scholar's schedule allows, we highly recommend taking advantage of this valuable resource while it is available. Working in small groups with tutors over the summer can significantly support their math learning.

Here's a fun update from Carnegie Learning:

There are 100 students registered from North Campus and 53 from South Campus! We're halfway to our overall goal of 300 students. North Elementary even won the first $25 gift card for reaching 50 registrations! Let's keep the momentum going!

Ready for another challenge? Whichever school gets an additional 50 students signed up wins the next gift card! We'll continue to provide updates on registration numbers.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Sign your scholar up for Carnegie Learning's summer math tutoring program today by following the directions on the attached flyer.

Sincerely,
Mr. Field

Calling all Greater Washington high school students!

Registration is now open for the 2024 JA Entrepreneurship Summit!

What is an Entrepreneurship Summit?
The JA Entrepreneurship Summit is an intensive “startup boot camp” where high school students are challenged to design ready-to-launch, socially-conscious businesses.

How does it work?
Over the course of five days, students build their businesses from scratch by:
Brainstorming and collaborating with peers
Accessing skills-based seminars and workshops
Getting feedback and guidance from business leaders and trained volunteer mentors
On the final day, students pitch their concepts to a panel of local business leaders.

What do students learn?
Summit participants develop the technical and soft skills needed to not only become successful entrepreneurs, but also to meet the demands of a rapidly changing economy in a variety of professions and careers:
Product ideation
Project management
Supply chain and logistics management
Market research and customer discovery
Business finance
Sales, marketing and business development

Register Here: https://app.enrollsy.com/enroll/junior-achievement-of-greater-washington?lId=cklu70pyorbaf0702zbfi2kxb&pId=clfjor6j41vyc08469bajvpfp

Deadline to register: Monday, July 15


Summit Details
Dates: July 29 - August 2
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Student Check-in: 8:45 a.m.
Location: JA Finance Park Prince George's County (960 Nalley Road, Landover MD 20785)
Eligibility: The Summit is open to rising 9th through 12th grade students.
Attire: Students must wear business attire for the entire week.
Technology requirements: Students must bring a Chromebook, laptop, or MacBook that has internet access and a functional camera, microphone, and speakers.
Students are encouraged to contact their local library or school district if laptops, Chromebooks, or internet access are needed.

Registration Information
Application Fee: $25 (paid at time of application)
Tuition: $100 (billed to payment method on file prior to the Summit)
Please email tyonna.chambers@ja.org for questions about tuition assistance.
Email: Each registered student should be linked to a different email. Please use one email per student.
Final Registration Deadline: Monday, July 15

Questions?
Please contact Jamil Wells: jamil.wells@ja.org or 240-487-7543 x 5543.

Stay up to date with the monthly breakfast and lunch menu with Meal Viewer.

All parents are encouraged to apply for Free or Reduced Meal Services (FARMS). This information impacts school funding which equals $$dollars$$ in our classrooms.

Even if parents don't think they qualify, they are encouraged to apply at MySchoolApps.com. Online applications are processed within 24-48 hours.

Students who are not eligible for free or reduced-priced meals must pay for their meals. See Meal Prices. Parents and guardians can easily monitor and add funds to student meal accounts using MySchoolBucks.