Tiger News
Greetings Tiger Family!
Front Office Site of News & Events
We are always striving to improve daily practices. New ways of communicating and keeping everyone updated are coming from the Front Office, so please take a few moments to view our Front Office Site of News & Events. (https://sites.google.com/cmitelementary.org/cmit-nes-front-office-news?usp=sharing). The site can also be located on the school's website under CMIT Families.
In this site you will find useful information on the HOME, FORMS, SCHEDULE, and NEWSLETTER pages that will help you during the school year. This site is interactive with links to assist you with navigating to important information and forms, so please read it in its entirety. We look forward to working with you and your scholar(s) during the school year!
Front Office Staff
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Kind Kindergarten News!
Hello Families:
November is here and we have several upcoming dates to look forward to, please read below.
Upcoming Events
STEM Fair packet link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PtYbaA08AoZmS4k1hxy7EeTLaKDubF-01aaG7nAvGHs/edit
ELA: We will talk about the steps in a sequence of a story; what is first, next, and last in a story. We will review adjectives, and digraphs - /Sh/- Introduce /sh/ categorize pictures that have /sh/ in the beginning and end of words.
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Social Studies: We will learn about American Heroes.
Math: We are working on addition and understanding how we can use manipulatives to help us with counting and adding together.
Science: We will finish up our lesson about sunlight and learn about the importance of having a shelter.
Friendly reminder: If your scholar has a fever or is not feeling well, please keep them home until their symptoms are gone for at least 24 hours. We are trying to alleviate the spread of germs within our classrooms.
The Kindergarten Team
Fascinating First Grade News!
Hello Families,
Thank you to all families you participated in Parent University. If you did not get a chance to attend, our first grade team will send out the powerpoint on class dojo.
Our lesson next week include:
RELA: Inferences continued.
Math: Addition and Subtraction Word Problems Review
Science: Observing the Sky
Social Studies: All About my State
Upcoming Dates:
11.25-11.26- Thanksgiving Break
Spectacular Second Grade News!
Thank you as well for attending our Second Grade Team Parent University! We hope the information shared was both informative and helpful.
Next week in Reading, we will continue with Unit 2, Nature’s Wonders with a focus on Realistic Fiction. In Phonics, we will be decoding words with the vowel digraph ie. In Math, we will take the Topic 5 assessment and begin Topic 6, which focuses on subtracting within 100.
In Science, we will continue chapter 2 lesson 3, Matter within Objects. In Social Studies, we will chapter 2, People, Places, and Nature.
As we continue settling into the school year, we kindly ask for your support in reinforcing our school motto with your scholar:
I will Respect Myself and Others
I will Opt to Be Scholarly
I will Act Responsibly
I will React with Kindness
Finally, please remember to label your scholar’s school uniform jackets to prevent mix-ups.
Upcoming Events:
Arts on Stage Field Trip- November 21st-payments and permission slips should have been returned and payments made through Myschool Bucks.
Thanksgiving Break – November 27-29
STEM Fair Packet: Please review the timeline.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PtYbaA08AoZmS4k1hxy7EeTLaKDubF-01aaG7nAvGHs/edit?tab=t.0
It is highly recommended that scholars practice their basic addition and subtraction facts with flashcards regularly at home. Here’s a helpful tool: https://out.smore.com/e/vtspw/0XlTWq?__$u__&nk=NjU1Y2U5NDI0ZjNlNzNhMmUzYjUxNGJlLGNnbGFzcGVyQGNtaXRlbGVtZW50YXJ5Lm9yZzo6Oms0NWdsdm1tank1cXJwNXU.
Thank you for your continued support!
The Second Grade Team
Terrific Third Grade News!
In Social Studies, students will wrap up Chapter 2 with a review, then take the Chapter 2 assessment. We will also begin Chapter 3: Communities Build a Nation.
In Math, we are finishing up our unit on calculating the area of rectangles and are moving on to representing data on graphs and tables. Expect an extra credit assignment for our test in the middle of the week.
In Science, we have finished up our unit on electric and magnetic forces and are starting a new section on weather. Topics for our STEM fair project have been submitted. Approved topics should be coming out soon so scholars can get started early.
We will be going on a field trip to the Maryland Science Center on December 6, 2024. Students brought home their permission slip today. All payments and permission slips are due on December 1, 2024. Please complete the payment on MySchoolBucks and return the permission slip before the due date.
Please use the link below to pay:
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHVZTLU9O052WP_ZZ64S3HT0A3VQLN
We are looking forward to our trip!
Weekly News!
Please check Synergy weekly to stay abreast of your scholar's academic progress.
Upcoming Reminders
11/19 Field Trip to Spy Museum
Let's have a great week on purpose!!
Fourth Grade Team
Fabulous Fifth Grade News!
Tigers! Tigers! We made it through another week in Quarter 2! Keep up the good work! Remember we are data mining in excellence to enhance stematicians! Let's make sure we are moving forward and persevering in excellence. Let's go Tigers!
Subject Content:
RELA
We will analyze "A place for Frogs" and learn the skill of comparing and contrasting information with different perspectives of opinions. We will also focus on informational texts in writing and learn focus on the writing process by using the 6 Traits of Writing.
Science
In science this week students will describe what makes up the atmosphere. Students will describe what makes up the hydrosphere.
Math
This week in math, we will solve division word problems. We will select from different strategies to divide 3- and 4-digit numbers.
Social Studies
As we enter Chapter 5: The American Revolution, we'll learn about war and why they are important to some. We'll discuss fighting for freedom, tensions with Great Britain, Declaring Independence, Winning it and what that looked like on the battlefield and at home for the soldiers and everyone else involved. We're so eager to explore all of the knowledge and reasonings of the past. Let's go Tigers!!
Let's have a great week!
5th Grade Team
Superior Specials News!
Kindergarteners are working on Lines and Shapes. We have reviewed safe scissor use and techniques.
Students will create their own artwork focused on lines and shapes and experiment with collage.
First graders are finishing a project called,
I Love My Hair!
Students will create a portrait with an abstract hair design that depicts a particular mood or feeling, using line, repetition, pattern, and color.
Second graders are creating imaginary creatures in
“Monster Mashup”
Students will present their never-before-seen creature hybrids by combining parts from five animals, to create one in its habitat. We will critique next week.
Third graders are making Patterned Landscapes. Students will create a landscape that contains patterns.
Fourth grade, Names Revealed Through Color:
Students are creating geometric name designs using color, shapes, lines, and text to express an aspect of their personality. They will submit Artist Statements next week along with a critique.
Fifth graders are making “Monster Line Drawings” Students create illustrations from random markings to create a 3D image with form and texture. Artist Statements and reviews are due next week.
Music
Hello!!! K has finished doing activities that teaches them the appropriate times to use our voice for talking, singing, shouting, and whispering. 1st & 2nd grade have been learning about weak and strong beats. 3rd grade is creating their own rhythms/patterns using cups. 4th and 5th grade are beginning their group project in creating their own rhythm for the drums and melody for the piano!
Technology
K-2 students practiced:Introduction to Digital Citizenship: Cyberbullying
3-5 students practiced: Commenting in the Virtual Classroom
In this animated video-based learning activity Trey introduces the learner to an online classroom, his class message board, the right ways to leave comments online, and what to do if you see someone cyberbullying.
PE
Good week! This week we will be continuing to work on our procedures of class in order to prepare us for next week's activity. Please remember to make sure your scholar is in sneakers! Have a great week!
LEGO
Hello! We are continuing to move through the curriculum and Lego lessons. We will be working on the following:
K-1: XL World: Outdoor Activities
2: Science in Nature & Our Daily Life: Building chicken coops
3: Animals & Their Environment: Animal Behaviors
4-5: Science Connection: Energy Resources.
STEM II
This week our Kinder & 1st: Continued with our creating our bats to go along with the story Amara and the bats. We designed and added wings this week.
2nd: Continued with creating their structure to protect food. These structures are looking really good!
3rd: Continued with building their games.These games are really creative!
4th: This week scholars cut out their patterns from the fabric.They are so excited about seeing their designs come to life! Next week we begin assembling and sewing!
5th:Completed creating their shelters and began presenting their commercials and testing their shelters ability to withstand wind and rain in front of the class.
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In partnership with families and the educational community, CLF provides an innovative, diverse, and safe learning environment that fosters the growth of academic, social, and emotional skills. The rigorous STEM curriculum prepares students to become college and career ready in an ever-changing global society.
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