CMIT South MS/HS Newsletter

A Great Week at CMIT-South!

We’ve had an amazing week of teaching and learning here at CMIT-South Middle and High School! Our students and staff have been working hard, and we’re excited to see all the progress being made across the board. Speaking of working hard…A big shoutout to our CMIT-South Middle School girls' basketball team, who will be playing in the Semi-Finals today. Let’s cheer them on to victory as they aim for a spot in the Finals on Monday! Go Tigers!

As a reminder, the end of the quarter is Friday, January 24th. Parents and students should continue to monitor grades on Synergy. Students are encouraged to connect with their teachers for support or clarification where needed. If there are any questions or concerns regarding grades, please contact the teacher as soon as possible to ensure timely resolutions.

Our scholars will participate in Benchmark and MAP testing over the next six weeks to assess their growth and progress. Please see the schedule below:

• Science and Social Studies/History: January 21–27

• RELA (Reading and Language Arts): January 28–31

• Math: January 21–27

• MAP-RELA: February 10-14

• MAP-Math: February 17-19

• MAP-Science: February 20-25

It’s important for students to arrive at school on time, well-rested, and ready to give their best effort. A healthy breakfast and a positive mindset go a long way toward testing success!

As temperatures continue to drop, we encourage all students to layer up and dress warmly. Please ensure your child wears CMIT-South outerwear while in the building to stay comfortable throughout the school day.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our CMIT-South community. Let’s finish the quarter strong and continue to celebrate our students' achievements!

Go Tigers! 🐾

Tiffawny N. Green, Principal CMIT South Middle School

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

Important Dates:

• January 20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools & Offices Closed

• January 24th - End of 2nd Quarter

• January 27th - 3-Hour Early Dismissal - Grading and Reporting Day for Teachers

Its National Popcorn Day on 19 January, support the Class of 2026 in their virtual fundraiser in honor of this day. Sells starts on 19 January at 5:00pm and goes through 23 January 5:00pm.

Please see our latest STEM News!

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Greetings Parents/Guardians,

Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your continued support and partnership.

Please note that Saturday Academy will be canceled this Saturday due to weather conditions. We will resume our sessions on January 25th.

Thank you for your understanding, and I look forward to seeing everyone back soon.

Best regards,

Hello CMIT South High School Family!

We are excited to announce that our student leadership organizations, including the National Honor Society and High School SGA groups, are coming together to host a Coat Drive.

This winter, we aim to ensure that youth in need have access to warm coats and essential items. We invite you to donate gently used or new coats suitable for infants through high school age. Your contribution can make a significant difference in a child's life and well-being during this season!

For more information, please refer to the attached flyer. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your SGA Sponsors or Honor Society Advisors.
Thank you for your generous support!

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

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 week was packed with exciting basketball action for both our middle and high school teams at CMIT South.

• The week started with our Middle School Boys basketball team competing in the playoffs against Accokeek Academy. Despite a strong effort and even taking the lead late in the game, the team fell short in a close match.
• On Tuesday, both our Girls and Boys Varsity basketball teams dominated Largo International, securing easy wins.
• Wednesday brought a big victory for our Middle School Girls team, who won their quarterfinal game against Greenbelt MS with an impressive score of 34-13.
• Thursday featured the much-anticipated "Battle of the CMITs" as North faced off against South. At home, our Varsity and JV Boys teams battled hard but ultimately took tough losses in closely contested games. However, our Girls Varsity team triumphed on the road, defeating CMIT North 40-23.

🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️ Week Ahead: Track

• The track team will compete in their first meet after the break on Tuesday, January 21st, at the Sports and Learning Complex.

🏀 Week Ahead: Basketball

• Middle School Girls Basketball: Our MS Girls team will play Thomas Pullen tonight in the county semifinal game. The winner will advance to the county championship next week.

• High School Basketball: Boys and Girls Varsity teams will face College Park Academy on Tuesday, January 21st, followed by JV Boys basketball taking on College Park Academy on Wednesday, January 22nd.
• All three high school teams will wrap up the week with games against Central HS on Thursday, January 23rd.

⚾ Other News: Baseball
We’re thrilled to announce that open gym and conditioning sessions for JV Baseball have begun! Any student interested in baseball is welcome to participate. Please see Mr. Curtis for more information.

Let’s continue to cheer on all our Tigers teams! 🐾

Go CMIT South!

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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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