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CMIT South MS/HS Newsletter

Friday, February 21, 2025

CMIT South MS/HS Newsletter Friday, February 21, 2025

FROM THE PRINCIPALS

During the month of February, we take time to honor and celebrate Black History Month, recognizing the incredible contributions of those who have led the way and paved the path before us. Their courage, perseverance, and innovation continue to inspire and shape the world we live in today. At CMIT-South Middle School, we encourage our students to learn, reflect, and engage in meaningful discussions that highlight the achievements and impact of Black leaders throughout history. Throughout the month, CMIT-South Middle School students will engage in activities and events to celebrate Black History Month, including classroom discussions, projects, and school-wide initiatives that highlight the achievements of Black leaders, inventors, scientists, artists, and changemakers. We encourage families to join in the celebration by discussing the significance of Black history at home and exploring ways to learn together.

As we progress further into the second half of the school year, it is important for students to continue adhering to all school policies and procedures. Code of Conduct Assemblies were held recently to review expectations with students, reinforcing the importance of a Responsible, Organized, Accountable, and Respectful, and safe learning environment. We ask families to take a moment to review the Parent/Student Handbook as a refresher to ensure alignment and understanding of school policies. Your support in reinforcing these expectations at home is greatly appreciated!

This time of year, we see an increase in students falling ill due to colds, the flu, and other seasonal illnesses. To help keep our school community healthy, please follow these precautions:
 ✔️ Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
 ✔️ Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow.
 ✔️ Stay hydrated and eat nutritious meals.
 ✔️ Get plenty of rest to support a strong immune system.

🚨 When Should Your Child Stay Home?
If your student has a fever (100.4°F or higher), vomiting, diarrhea, persistent coughing, or any flu-like symptoms, they should remain home until they are symptom-free for at least 24 hours without medication. Keeping sick students home helps prevent the spread of illness and ensures a healthier environment for all.

MAP Testing – February 25 & 27

Students will be taking the Winter MAP Test on Tuesday, February 25, and Thursday, February 27. This assessment helps us measure student growth and identify areas of academic progress. Please ensure your child arrives on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best!

✅ Test-Taking Preparation Tips:
 📌 Get a good night’s sleep before testing days.
 📌 Eat a healthy breakfast to stay focused and energized.
 📌 Bring a fully charged Chromebook for testing.
 📌 Stay calm and take your time—read each question carefully.

We appreciate your partnership in keeping our students safe, healthy, and academically successful. Wishing everyone a fantastic and productive week ahead!

Important Dates:

  • February 25th: MAP-Math

  • February 27th: MAP-RELA:

  • February 28th: First Day of Ramadan (starts sunset of 2/27)

  • February 28th: Teacher Planning Half-Day – 3-Hr. Early Dismissal for Students

  • March 5th: Inclement Weather Make-Up – Regular School Day*


Go Tigers! 🐾
Principal Green and Principal Borden McCarter

GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS

Ace Your SAT with Confidence!

Are you ready to take the first step toward your dream college? 🎓

Join the FREE SAT Prep Webinar, brought to you by the Kappa Foundation of Maryland, on February 22, 2025. Led by expert instructor Shuyinthia Hembry, this workshop is your opportunity to sharpen your skills, learn proven strategies, and tackle test day with confidence!


✨ Here’s What You’ll Get:

  • Expert guidance to master Reading, Writing, and Math sections
  • Test-taking strategies to boost your score 📈
  • Time management tips to maximize every minute ⏰
  • Live Q&A with seasoned SAT instructors

Whether it’s your first time or you’re aiming for a higher score, this workshop is designed to empower you with the skills and confidence you need to succeed.


💡 Don’t Miss Out!


Take the first step toward achieving your college dreams. Sharpen your mind, ace the test, and open the door to endless possibilities!


📅 Date: February 22, 2025
📍 Location: Online (link provided registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qEoPvKUaSjCw-685aXwvhw#/registration)


Your future is waiting—let’s make it bright!


Kappa Foundation of Maryland, Inc.

P.S. Know someone who could benefit? Forward this email and help them achieve their college goals!

SAT Bootcamp!

Greetings!

All CLF students are welcome to attend SAT Bootcamp!

Date: Saturday, March 1st

Time: 9 AM - 3 PM

Location: 9115 Guilford Road, Columbia, MD 21046

Come and learn strategies that will boost your confidence in taking the new digital SAT!

Organized by Mr. Avsar, Former CMIT North HS AP and Current CLF Board Member

Contact Ms. Andrew, CMIT North HS Academic Dean, for more information: candrew@cmitacademy.org

C ost: $40 per session.

Registration LINK

All proceeds will go to a charity helping families in need.

Register today!

CMIT SOUTH SPANISH TUTORING

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!

WHEN TO STAY HOME FROM SCHOOL/WORK

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

ATHLETICS NEWS

CMIT South Athletics Weekly Recap & Upcoming Events


📢Week Recap

Our final full week of the basketball regular season took place this week. Our Varsity boys and girls teams look to build momentum as they head the state playoff tournament! Lets recap the events from this week!


🏀JV Boys Basketball

  • Monday: Kicked off the week with a tough loss on the road against Central HS
  • Thursday: In their last game of the season JV beat. College Park academy by the score of 70-22.
  • Congrats to our JV Basketball team on a great season!


🏀Varsity Boys Basketball

  • Tuesday: Took care of business with a nice road victory against Central HS!
  • Thursday: Dominating win against College Park Academy
  • Friday: HOME GAME TONIGHT vs New Hope Academy! (Senior Night)


🏀Varsity Girls Basketball

  • Tuesday : Crushed Central HS with an all-around team effort!
  • Thursday: Took a tough loss vs Gwynn Park HS
  • Friday: Looks to finish the week 2-1 as they take on College Park Academy


🏃Track & Field – Road to States!

After being postponed, our Tigers Track & Field team will compete in the 1A State championships on Wednesday Feb 26th.


Diamond Miles (300M)

Brooke Ifill (55M & 300M)
Caleb Highsmith (500M)
4x400 Relay Team: David Mitchell, Darren Murray, Shadi Haider, Tyler Highsmith


Let’s rally behind our runners and show them our full support! GO TIGERS!


📆Week Ahead – Final Games Before Playoffs!


With our boys basketball program being complete we only have one basketball game this upcoming week before the state tournament. Check out our upcoming events and mark your calendars!


Monday 2/24

🏀Varsity Girls vs. Crossland (Senior Night)


Wednesday 2/26

🏅Track and Field State Championship


🚨Come out and support our seniors in their final home game! Let’s make it unforgettable!

HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

KIDWIND FUNDRAISER

Come join us the week of February 24-28 during lunch for our KidWind Double-Good Fundraiser! Help support the CMIT-South Academy HS KidWind club by spreading the word and buying from one of our links! Your purchase will help us pay for materials and compete at the state and possibly national level! (More about KidWind here: https://kidwind.org/about/
You can purchase Double-Good popcorn for our fundraiser here:

https://popup.doublegood.com/s/t5z25o6n

We hope to see you soon! Thank you!

MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS

CMIT South Middle Joins the American Heart Challenge! ❤️🏆

On January 31, we kicked off our mission to raise $1,500 for children with special heart conditions and teach every student hands-only CPR through Fin’s Mission!


💛 Over 100 students have registered and earned yellow wristbands, while a few dedicated fundraisers have snagged heart stress balls for raising at least $10!


Leaderboard (as of Feb 21):

🔹 6th Grade - Leading with $867!

  • 🏆 Nazir Virgil - $270

  • Olivia Ansah - $230

  • Thomas Roberts - $160

  • Nicholas Roberts - $150

  • Priya Hill - $57 and Fin’s Mission Completer (earning 8 hours of community service)

🔹 7th Grade - in second place with $311

  • Jordan Salmon - $301 and Fin’s Mission Completer (earning 8 hours of community service)

  • Simisola Azishe -$10

🔹8th Grade getting started with $105

  • Moriah Wilson - $75

  • Kelly Holmes - $10

  • Ethan Sydney - $10

  • Louis Bourdeau - $10


💰 School Total: $1293 – Almost to our goal of $1500



  • 📢 Community Service Alert!


Earn 8 service hours by completing all 8 steps of Fin’s Mission! ✅
🕒 Deadline: Friday, Feb 28, 3 PM (No partial credit or late submissions)

Let’s keep up the momentum—register, donate, and spread the word! ❤️🔥

SUPER BOWL CHALLENGE WINNERS!

Congratulations to our Super Bowl Challenge winners!
🏈 6th-grade: Maysa Ajibola
🏈 7th-grade: Matthew Jones
🏈 8th-grade: Aiden Robinson

Thank you to all the students who participated! Be on the lookout for an email from Coach Sears next week to learn about your reward for participating.

National Junior Honor Society Membership Drive

ATTENTION CMIT MIDDLE SCHOOL TIGERS!!!

The Sigma Tau Epsilon Mu Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society at CMIT South Middle School is excited to announce that the membership drive will open on March 10, 2025!

The criteria for selecting eligible, new candidates/members are as follows:
Enrolled for one semester at CMIT South in grades sixth, seventh, or eighth grade.
Obtain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.

Eligible students will be notified and required to complete and submit the following:
Candidate information forms to include recommendations by the communicated deadline for further consideration.

The selection process is as follows:
New members will be selected during the second semester of the school year.
Evaluated based on the service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
Members shall be selected by a majority vote of the faculty council, which consists of five faculty members appointed by the principal.

Special Note: An active member in good standing of the National Junior Honor Society from a Prince George’s County Public School, who transfers to CMIT South MS will be automatically accepted for membership in this chapter. The faculty council will allow the transferring member one semester to attain the membership requirements. Thereafter, the NJHS member must maintain those requirements for this chapter in order to retain his/her membership.

PTO NEWS

Parent Community Chat

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.

GET INVOLVED WITH THE PTO

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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