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.

5/16: Teacher Planning- 3-Hr. Early Dismissal for Students

5/22: 4th Quarter Progress Reports Released Online

5/26: Memorial Day-Schools and Offices Closed

6/18: Last day of school for students (End of 4th Quarter)

Join us in celebrating the amazing educators who make a difference every day. A simple thank-you, note, or kind gesture can go a long way in showing how much we value their hard work and dedication!

**Please have your scholar check their PGCPS email as their participation is needed in making this week memorable.

Dear CLF Families,

We are excited to announce that Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation (CLF) now has a new text messaging system to keep you informed about important CLF events, advocacy efforts, and ways you can help support our schools.

If you would like to receive these important updates, simply text "CLF" to 301-823-6910.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to keeping you connected!

From: School Testing Coordinator

It's that time of year again, state testing time! Below are the dates for MCAP Math, ELA, and Social Studies Testing. Students must arrive ON TIME for test dates for their grade level. Testing will be conducted in the morning. Due to the tests being adaptive, students will automatically be assigned to make-up testing if they are tardy or absent on the first day of testing for each content (math and ELA). Students that miss testing may miss the upcoming Spring Festival sponsored by the PTO in order to complete their make-up testing. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Fagan (justine.fagan@pgcps.org). Please check your email for any updates or changes.

6th grade: April 9, 10, 11, and 24 (math and ELA)
7th grade: April 29 - May 2 (math and ELA)
8th grade: April 29 - May 2 (math and ELA) , May 6 and May 8 (social studies)

TESTING BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

● Take care of restroom and other personal needs prior to entering the testing room

● No water bottles allowed in the testing room

● Cell phones and other electronic devices MUST be placed in your locker

● Bring nothing to the testing room (wired headphones allowed/recommended for ELA testing)

● Remain silent during testing

● Respect and uphold testing environment protocols until all testing materials have been removed from the testing room by STC (School Testing Coordinator)

This month, we’re focusing on the character trait of trustworthy. Being trustworthy means others can rely on you to be honest, responsible, and consistent. That also includes making good decisions, even when it’s tough or when no one is watching. Whether it's staying focused, doing your best, or choosing kindness—you show you're someone others can count on.

Who will be our Students of the Month for May?

We’ve noticed an increase in students bringing portable electronic devices, including cell phones, Bluetooth headphones, and smartwatches. As a reminder, all electronics must be placed in lockers upon morning arrival and remain there throughout the school day.

Additionally, students must be in the correct uniform daily. PE uniforms should only be worn on designated PE days.

Violations will be documented in our infraction tracker, and appropriate consequences will be assigned. Please ensure your scholar follows these expectations. Thank you for your support!

CMIT North Middle Student Handbook

All students are expected to attend school regularly in accordance with state laws and regulations. The schools, families, and communities must work together to foster exemplary attendance for all students. (Board Policy 5113)

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

Please be sure to provide an Electronic note to the school when your child is absent. using this link https://shorturl.at/kmoL4 . This link is also located on our school website under CMIT Families tab/ Parents.

This form should be completed by parents when their child is arriving late/ early dismissal or absent from school. Students have 3 (THREE) school days once they return, to submit a note explaining their absence. (PLEASE NOTE: Family Trips/Vacations are NOT excused absences, you must submit a different form and get pre-approval from Principal Brauer) * Not all absence notes are excused. Families are encouraged to refer to Administrative Procedure 5113 for more information.

Please attach doctor's notes or any other supporting documentation that is related to the absence. Once an excused absence note is submitted , your child will be permitted to make up missing work. It would be helpful to have your child ask their teacher(s) and or email your child's teachers to see what missing work needs to be completed. For any questions or concerns, please contact the front office @ 301-350-6051.

We’d love to hear from you! Your feedback plays a crucial role in showcasing the strengths of our school community. Please take a moment to complete a review on Niche and let others know about your experience. To help with writing your review, we’re also sharing a helpful article from GreatSchools. Thank you for your continued support in making our school the best it can be!

Support with Writing a Review- Great Schools Article

Write a Review- Niche

Synergy is PGCPS' new Student Information System. It is critically important that families activate their ParentVUE account. This will allow parents to view student schedules, attendance, and grades.

If you have questions or need support please click here: ParentVUE Support and FAQ

The make-up window for MCAP testing is May 12 - May 23. However, make-ups can occur within the testing window which is April 7 - May 23. The make-up schedule will only be sent to families with students that need to complete make-up testing. Unfortunately due to limited space and test administrator availability, if your scholar is absent for their assigned make-up, their test will be voided. This means that they will not receive a score for their missed MCAP test. As a reminder, MCAP test scores are not included in the GPA calculation.

English:
Know Your Rights Cards Available in the Front Office
We want to inform families that "Know Your Rights" red cards from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) are now available in the front office. These cards provide important information about your rights and what to do if approached by immigration or law enforcement. Cards are available in English only or in English and Spanish.

If you speak a language other than Spanish and would like a card in your language, please visit this website to print one: https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas#item-4477

Español:
Tarjetas "Conozca Sus Derechos" Disponibles en la Oficina Principal
Queremos informar a las familias que las tarjetas rojas "Conozca sus derechos" del Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) están disponibles en la oficina principal. Estas tarjetas brindan información importante sobre sus derechos y qué hacer si es contactado por inmigración o la policía. Las tarjetas están disponibles solo en inglés o en inglés y español.

Si habla un idioma distinto al español y desea una tarjeta en su idioma, visite este sitio web para imprimir una copia: https://www.ilrc.org/red-cards-tarjetas-rojas#item-4477

Hello Parent's/Guardians,

CMIT North Middle School has a great opportunity for students between the ages of 12-19. Students will have an opportunity to learn about drug prevention through The Virtual Youth Drug Prevention Program.

I want to emphasize the program is ready to begin enrolling students today. A few important points about this program:

The program supports youth ages 12-19 who live in Maryland and are enrolled in Medicaid.

It's a virtual initiative aimed at providing critical resources in the area of youth drug
prevention, vaping, and alcohol.

It's ongoing throughout the year (including summer) and there is no cap on the number of students who can be enrolled.

Students will meet on a weekly zoom call for 1-hour on Monday and 1-hour on Thursday at 5pm.

The program has a financial literacy component where students will receive a $25.00 weekly stipend for attending the 2 weekly (Monday & Thursday - 5 pm to 6 pm) 1-hour zoom calls.

The program helps students set up a bank account in order for them to receive their money.
During the sessions, students are equipped with tools, education, and resources addressing real life challenges such as peer pressure, trauma, and social stress.

If you have any questions and would like for your scholar to participate, please reach out to Mr. Johnson, Guidance Counselor at yurhance.johnson@pgcps.org. Also, you can reach out to Sonia Chase at soniachase@cydacademy.org or (410) 812-7670.

📢 CMIT Math 8 Parent Partnership Log – Get Involved & Support Your Scholar!

Parents and guardians of Math 8 Sections 83, 84, 86, and 87, your involvement is one of the biggest factors in student success! To help keep scholars on track and ensure they have the support they need, we’ve launched the CMIT Math 8 Parent Partnership Log.

This quick, 5-minute daily check-in allows parents to monitor their scholar’s progress, verify their understanding, and even help them earn extra credit on independent assignments!

How It Works:

Each night, parents complete the log to confirm their scholar’s progress:
✔️ Monday: Scholar has completed all Khan Academy assignments.
✔️ Tuesday: Scholar has taken notes on the instructional video.
✔️ Wednesday: Scholar has shared a Traffic Light Reflection.
✔️ Thursday: Scholar has achieved 100% mastery on Khan Academy (verified by solving a problem).
✔️ Friday: Scholar has started next week’s assignments.

🔗 Complete the Parent Partnership Log Here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDTqCej01KKgQ5FRukkH2kPejA8mpuxviOM1nCRfhHybdEfQ/viewform?usp=header

📚 Math Resources & Assignments:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mGZ8L3LpMfO9MIo6dWKzxQehe_XT3JWJ_ZoxQH8DggU/edit?usp=sharing

🎥 Watch this video on the learning process and how families can help:
https://youtu.be/JqnTk9BiP44

📢 Stay Connected – Join Our Math 8 Remind Group for Updates & Reminders!
https://www.remind.com/join/ffd9dfh

Why This Matters:

Parental involvement has been shown to improve student attendance, behavior, and academic performance. Students in Sections 83, 84, 86, and 87 whose families complete this log at least 3 times per week will earn extra credit on their independent assignments!

Let’s work together to support our scholars and build strong study habits—we appreciate your partnership!

If you have any questions, please reach out. Thank you for your time and support!

Mr. Field
Math 8 Teacher | CMIT North Middle School

Days: Every Monday and Friday (when school is in session and not dismissed early)

Time: 3:05 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Pick-up at the back of the building
Focus: Current math topics covered in class, IXL-recommended practice and skill building, and additional practice based on student ability (if no specific assignments are brought)

Pick-Up: Promptly at 4:30 PM
Sign-Up: Parents can sign up using the Google Form in the following spreadsheet: After-School Math Tutoring Signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IMhw7Av02sON_X2BI-BIkDTTkw1H5_LlZTrQX0n8T7M/edit?usp=sharing

The CMIT North MS School Beautification Club would like to thank all the students who completed the Nationality Survey! 🌍 We aim to celebrate our diversity and backgrounds by decorating the halls with the nation’s flags representing our heritage. 🎨

We would love the larger CMIT North Middle School community to support this project by purchasing a flag or flags 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, Attn: School Beautification Club
6100 Frost Place
Laurel, MD 20707 📬

Don’t see your flag? Please complete Email Ms. Morris : TMia.Morris@pgcps.org

2025 SOCCER SEASON

1. AWAY CMIT VS MLK MS AT MLK MS 4/2/25 5:30PM GIRLS FIRST

2. BYE WEEK 4/7/25

3. AWAY CMIT VS COLLEGE PARK AT COLLEGE PARK 4/9/25 5:30 GIRLS FIRST

4. AWAY CMIT VS NICHOLAS OREM AT HIGH POINT HS 4/23/25 5:30 BOYS FIRST

5. AWAY CMIT VS SAMUEL OGLE AT SAMUEL OGLE MS 4/28/25 5:30 GIRLS FIRST

6. AWAY CMIT VS BENJAMIN TASKER AT BENJAMIN TASKER 4/30/25 5:30 BOYS FIRST

7. AWAY CMIT VS BELTSVILLE ACADEMY AT BELTSVILLE ACADEMY 5/5/25 5:30 GIRLS FIRST

8. AWAY CMIT VS SONIA SOTOMAYOR AT SONIA SOTOMAYOR 5/7/25 5:30 BOYS FIRST

 ALL GAMES ARE PLAYED AT 5:30PM AND 6:30PM GIRLS AND BOYS WILL ALTERNATE GAME TIMES.

Looking to explore new interests and make new friends? Now’s your chance! We have a variety of exciting clubs open for sign-up on a first come, first serve basis—so don't wait! From robotics to chess, aviation to environmental initiatives, there’s something for everyone. The clubs listed in the attached form are open to all students, no invitation or application needed. Spots are limited, so be sure to secure your place! For other clubs not listed, participation is by invitation or requires an application through the club sponsor.

Sign up for the available STEM Clubs using this link: https://forms.gle/ZZLwuF5njMAjsqVp6

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

This Teacher Appreciation Week let’s join forces and show CMIT Middle School Teachers & Staff our appreciation for their hard work and dedication to our children!

We use GiftCrowd as an easy, free, and virtual way for parents, caregivers, and students to express their gratitude toward our school’s Teachers and Staff. With GiftCrowd, we can easily collect your contributions and organize meaningful group gifts, while you can add personalized greetings for your favorite teachers and staff members.

The deadline for joining gifts is May 9th at 6:30pm.

The Executive PTO Board

Greetings Tiger Families and Staff!

Below, please find information on:
1. Joining the PTO and Paying Dues for SY 2024-2025
2. Joining a PTO Committee
3. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Book Fair, Spring Festival, T-Shirts & Jeans Dance, and 8th Grade Ceremony (Form Link Included)
4. May 8, 2025 from 6:30-7:30pm - PTO General Body Meeting & Elections
5. Fundraiser: Sweet Scoops, Big Impact at SweetFrog Laurel on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 3-9pm
6. May 19-23, 2025: Spring Into a Good Book at the Scholastic Book Fair
7. May 23, 2025 from 9-11am: Spring Festival
8. May 30, 2025 from 6-8pm: CMIT Middle Spring Dance: Jeans and Graphic Tees - at the CMIT North High School Gym
9. Remaining PTO Meetings for 2024-2025 School Year
10. Become a Volunteer!


1. Joining the PTO and Paying Dues for SY 2024-2025
We invite you to join the CMIT North Middle School PTO to help advance our purpose and support our scholars. Our members vote on how we use our resources, what initiatives to focus on, and who should lead the organization.

Remember that per our bylaws, “Any parent, guardian, or other adult standing in loco parentis for a current student at CMIT North Middle, or a parent, guardian, or other adult standing in loco parentis for an incoming student who will attend CMIT North Middle beginning the next school year, may be a General Member of the Organization. A General Member who has paid dues consistent with [the bylaws] shall be considered a member in good standing and shall have voting rights.”

Also, “A General Member must have paid their dues at least 10 calendar days before a General Membership Meeting to be considered a member in good standing with voting rights.”

Membership Dues: $15 per school year. The membership year runs from July 1 through June 30 of the current school year.

Please click here to join the PTO: https://forms.gle/GioZCXCopzziBPXg6


2. Join a PTO Committee
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the PTO’s operations and increase engagement from the PTO community, the Executive Board is soliciting the interest of members to serve on the Financing, Events and Membership Committees. We encourage you to consider engaging with the PTO and CMIT North Middle community by serving on a committee, especially if you’re interested in running for a position on the Executive Board in upcoming elections. You may learn more about the Standing Committees in Article VI of the Bylaws (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NrKKdT6FJScc04tIKjqDjKQeUtLLJqNe/view?usp=drive_link). Please share your interest by emailing us at info_nmspto@cmitacademy.org.


3. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Book Fair, Spring Harvest, T-Shirts & Jeans Dance, and 8th Grade Ceremony (Form Link Included)

We need you! The PTO and CMIT North Middle community is in need of volunteers for several upcoming events. Please consider volunteering for one or more events: https://forms.gle/QukhGxfRLCAUbMVL7.

-Book Fair (Volunteers to set up on May 16, and to help run the Book Fair from May 19-23)
-Spring Harvest on Friday, May 23 from 8:30am - 11:30am
-T-Shirts and Jeans Dance on Friday, May 30 from 5:30-8:30pm
-8th Grade Ceremony on Friday, June 13 from 5-7pm at High Point High School in Beltsville.

4. Next PTO Meeting - Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 6:30-7:30pm
Many thanks to everyone who joined our meeting on Thursday, April 10. If you missed the meeting, here are the links for the presentation (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SLB0WaZxMrSOHlWZObjL4yNCOw1CG4Rr/view?usp=sharing) and recording (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vn-USNEu3cXbFycY_itcnKQwP03d_pv3/view?usp=sharing).

Also, the April meeting minutes are available for review in advance of the May 8 meeting (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H4yzPjzX_RnjR2MGM7VeIOkG1CToEcTD/view?usp=drive_link). Also, we will meet the candidates for the PTO Executive Board and discuss elections.

If you have any questions, please email us at info_nmspto@cmitacademy.org.

5. Fundraiser: Sweet Scoops, Big Impact at SweetFrog Laurel on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 3-9pm
Please remember to visit SweetFrog every second Tuesday of the month from 3-9pm and twenty-five percent (25%) of earnings will go to our PTO!

When you visit SweetFrog, you can tell them that you’re there to support CMIT North Middle School.


6. Spring Into a Good Book at the Scholastic Book Fair, May 19-23, 2025
CMIT North Middle School is having a book fair next month, running from May 19th through May 23rd.

As of Monday April 28, any parent, guardian, or other adult standing in loco parentis for a current student at CMIT North Middle will have the ability to create an eWallet account for the upcoming Book Fair. It's straightforward and can be accomplished in a few steps. See attached for steps to fund an eWallet account.

Also, visit the book fair page (https://www.scholastic.com/bf/chesapeakemathitpcnms) for more information such as book fair dates, a preview of the books from the fair and more info on how to fund eWallets.


7. Spring Festival - May 23, 2025 from 9-11am @ CMIT North Middle
We are excited about our upcoming Spring Festival taking place on Friday, May 23 from 9-11 a.m.

We have fun activities planned for our scholars. We are still in need of volunteers! Please sign up to assist with setup and with various activity stations. ( https://forms.gle/QukhGxfRLCAUbMVL7) Whether you're helping with games, food, or logistics, your contribution will help create a memorable experience for our scholars.


8. CMIT Middle Spring Dance: Jeans and Graphic Tees - Friday, May 30, 2025 from 6-8pm at the CMIT North High School Gym
The CMIT North Middle PTO is hosting a Spring Dance for our scholars on Friday, May 30 from 6-8pm. The event will be held in the CMIT North High School gymnasium. Our theme this year is, “Jeans and Graphic Tees.” Cost and other details to come, so stay tuned!


9. Remaining PTO Meetings for the 2024-2025 School Year
PTO meetings are held the second Thursday of each month, beginning at 6:30pm ET. These dates also can be found on the PTO home page and Events page. (https://ms.cmitacademy.org/pto/)

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm ET
Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:30pm ET (Tentative)

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91837250197?pwd=vCsu0ZymxK9eTBCJPhnbJ2qs8NjRP9.1

Meeting ID: 918 3725 0197
Passcode: PTO2425

Presentations, meeting minutes, and meeting recordings can be found on the PTO’s Events page (https://ms.cmitacademy.org/pto-events/).

10. Become a Volunteer!
In order to volunteer at CMIT North Middle Academy, you must be a PGCPS-approved volunteer. Visit the PGCPS Volunteer page for more information and to access the application: Volunteer at Your School (pgcps.org) (https://www.pgcps.org/offices/ograc/volunteer).

Hello CMIT North MS Community,

The Summer Youth Enrichment Program (SYEP) offers County youth and young adults ages 14 to 24 with enriching and constructive summer work experiences in community organizations, private sector companies, and government agencies. The application is now open until March 31st. Please click on the link below for the application.

https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/youth-employment-and-internships/summer-youth-enrichment-program

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