Dr. Borden-McCarter, Principal

This time of the year can be exciting, filled with joy, difficult, sad and bring many different emotions and feelings for everyone. So, I encourage you all to use this time to bring a sense of joy and happiness into your life however that may look; as family, coworkers, with friends or even just with yourself! See below some engaging stress reducing, endorphin releasing (the happy hormone) and just some good ole fashion fun activities you can partake in around the DMV area and even out of town if you're traveling this winter break!

These activities vary from free to moderately inexpensive! Be sure to check out Groupon for additional discounts, coupons and ideas!

-To search for more coupons and discounted activities search their site here: www.groupon.com

-Rage Room (Several different places in the DMV area, this is one example): https://www.roomofrage.com/
Groupon Deal: www.groupon.com/deals/room-of-rage-llc-3
-Axe Throwing (Several different places in the DMV area, this is one example): https://chillaxes.com/
-Climb Zone in Laurel: https://www.climbzone.us/laurel/
-Capital Club House Recreation Center: https://www.capitalclubhouse.com/
-Bowlero Bowling Alley: https://www.bowlero.com/
-Autobahn Indoor Speedway: https://autobahnspeed.com/
-Thunder Speedway at Funland: https://www.visitfunland.com
-Monster Mini Golf and Laser Tag: https://monsterminigolf.com/
-Top Golf: https://topgolf.com/us/
-Enchant Walk Through DC Lights at Nats Stadium: https://enchantchristmas.com/washington-dc-nationals-park/
-DC Zoo Lights: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/events/zoolights
-Watkins Park Drive-Through Festival of Lights: https://www.pgparks.com/742/Festival-of-Lights

There are HUNDREDS to things to do during this winter break! So feel free to check out some of the following events, research your own or even create your own fun! Just take some time to rest, reflect back on your year and be prepared to come back to school and work ready to kick off your 2023 year better than ever!

~Ms. Tutt

Thank you for all of your support for our CMIT South Tigers! Keep up with our game schedule and purchase tickets on Ticketspicket.com.

Saturday Academy will resume again on Saturday, January 7, 2023.

Session 1 begins at 9:00 am and Session 2 begins at 10:30 am.

In January, we will also include AP Computer Science Principles.

Saturday Academy is open to all CMIT South students free of charge. We look forward to seeing you!

Students should bring a REFILLABLE WATER BOTTLE to use throughout the school day.

Students can no longer drink directly from the water fountain.

*Please note that all water fountains were converted in to water dispensers in 2021.*

See the attached sibling preference lottery application information flyer.

For the second consecutive year, the Washington Wizards are hosting an essay contest for high school students! The contest is held in partnership with the Greater Washington Urban League to honor Dr. Edwin Bancroft (E.B) Henderson, a sports historian, educator, administrator, coach, athlete, and civil rights activist known as the 'Grandfather of Black Basketball' in Washington, D.C.

To celebrate and honor Dr. E.B. Henderson’s passion for education and his pursuit for equal rights, participants will submit a 350-word essay describing their passion and goals for the future and what one of the biggest challenges they will face in pursuing their dreams.

All students who submit an essay that fits the criteria of the contest will receive two complimentary tickets to a select home game during the 2022-23 season.

Attention all High School Tigers! Mark your calendars for Homecoming Week 2023! Homecoming Week will be Tuesday, January 17 - Friday, January 20, 2023. Our Formal Winter Dance will be Saturday, January 21, 2023. More information will be forthcoming.

Seniors!

Here is a chance to receive a $40,000 scholarship ($10,000/year) towards an undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science and a guaranteed summer internship at Amazon!

Click here for more information and application details!

The CMIT South High School Speciality Program Showcase will occur on January 6th and 7th. Come see, hear, and experience what it's like to be in our High School Programs: Amazon Future Engineers (Computer Science| Engineering), Information Technology Early College Program (ITEC), Project Lead the Way (PLTW).

Note: The application window will open on January 6th and will close on January 20th. More details coming soon!

CMIT SOUTH PTO PARENT VOLUNTEERS ROCK!!!
On 12/21, we celebrated and fed 592 (329 Middle School and 263 High School) scholars who achieved Principal's Honor Roll and Honor Roll!

🗣Huge shout out to the Class of 2023 who had 46 scholars to achieve Principal's Honor Roll!

Juniors and Seniors,

As you know High School basketball season is amongst us and the PTO needs assistance with managing concessions and ticket collection. With that being said, the PTO is asking for high school scholars in need of service learning hours and willing to help.

If you are interested, the Sign Up link is here.