CMIT South MS/HS Newsletter

Dear CMIT-South Family,

As we approach the final stretch of the school year, I want to extend my heartfelt encouragement to all our students. With only 18 days remaining until the end of the year, it's more important than ever to stay focused and finish strong. Your hard work and dedication have brought you this far, and I am confident that you will continue to excel in these final weeks.

Next week marks an important time for our Middle and High School scholars as we continue with standardized testing. These assessments are a vital part of our academic journey, and it's crucial that our students are well-prepared. Here are some helpful tips to ensure they are ready to perform their best:

1. Get a Restful Night's Sleep: Aim for at least 8 hours of sleep each night to ensure you are well-rested and alert.
2. Eat a Healthy Breakfast: Fuel your body with nutritious foods that provide sustained energy throughout the day.
3. Arrive to School on Time: Punctuality is key, testing will begin promptly at 9:00am. Students who arrive once the testing session has started will not be able to join the testing session and will have to sit for that section of the test at an alternate time. Arriving early allows you to settle in and start the day calmly.
4. Adopt Calming/Relaxation Techniques: Practice deep breathing, meditation, or other relaxation methods to reduce stress and stay focused.
5. Stay Positive: Maintain a positive mindset. Believe in your abilities and approach each test with confidence.

Let's work together to make these last few weeks productive and successful. I believe in each and every one of you, and I know you have the strength and determination to end the school year on a high note.

Have a wonderful weekend, and let's gear up for a fantastic week ahead!

Dear Parents, Students, and CMIT-S community

We are thrilled to announce that our school is gearing up for an incredible event on June 1st, our Robotics Competition Showcase and Fast Festival!

Our students have been working tirelessly to prepare for the competition, and we're proud to say that their robots and preparations are being completed. They are all eager to represent our school in the best possible light and to celebrate the end of the academic year together.

We cordially invite you to join us at our school's on June 1st for this exciting showcase. Your support means the world to us, and we would be honored to have you there cheering on our students.

Mark your calendars!

Date: Saturday, June 1st
Time: 8 am - 5 pm
Location: CMIT North High School

Here's what you can expect:

Robotics Competition: Witness the thrilling robotics showdown for middle and high schools!

Food & Fun: Enjoy delicious food from vendors and fun activities like face painting, a dunk tank, and henna tattoos.

Stay tuned for further updates, as we'll be sure to keep you informed every step of the way.

Warm regards,

OZKAN SOYCAN

STEM Program Coordinator

Scholars and Parents,

Please save the date - Thursday, May 30th for a day filled with exciting Mental Health Awareness activities. During the school day, scholars will have the opportunity to participate in a Mental Health Wellness Fair. Additionally, parents and scholars are invited to join us in the evening for a "Cozy in My Skin" Fashion Show from 7-8:30 pm. The doors will open at 6:30 pm. To learn more about the event, please refer to the flyer attached. If you are available to volunteer during the Mental Health Wellness Fair on Thursday, 5/30 between 8:30 am and 2:00 pm, please click here (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A8AC2CA3FDCF8-49726486-cmit). If you can donate items for the fair, please click here (https://my.cheddarup.com/c/mental-health-seminar/items?cart=04f8775a-03c3-409a-b0d3-3c321084b04a%21%2179497577).

If you have any questions or want to become a vendor at our Mental Health Wellness Fair, please get in touch with Dr. Howard Brent at hbrent@cmitsouth.org.

We look forward to seeing you there!

CMIT Family,
As we begin preparations for next school year, we are asking those scholars that will not be returning to CMIT next year to please complete the withdrawal form attached. PGCPS is moving from schoolmax to a new student information system (Synergy) next year. Because of this, blackout dates for withdrawals will be June 1-July 21. Any request after May 30, 2024 will be processed once the new system is in place.

Please note if your scholar has been accepted to a PGCPS specialty school, those records will automatically be transferred this summer to that school and a withdrawal form is not needed.

For questions regarding withdrawals, please reach out to Mrs. LaPorte the registrar.

Withdraw Form

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xoNihDCqVJc71sQP6jLaqFH8esuBGIPd

Dear parent, an Immunization Alert letter was mailed out to most 6th graders. Please parent check with your student doctor and see what shot your scholar is missing for the 2024/2025 upcoming school year. For any further questions you can reach out to the school nurse at 2405737250.

Below are some resources that parents can utilize for their scholar:

Lakewood Family Clinic

1400 Mercantile Lane Suite 180

Largo, MD 20774

301-925-7022

Walk-in, no appointment needed

9:30am - 4:00pm

Cost: $23.28

OLD GREENBELT FAMILY HEALTH

115 Centerway Suite 104,

Greenbelt, MD 20770

Phone: (240) 424-0697

WALK-INS

Monday- Thursday

No insurance needed and vaccines start at $20

Hours:

Monday 12–6 PM

Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM

Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM

Thursday 9 AM–5 PM

Friday Closed

Prince Georges County Health Department

Cheverly Location:

3003 Hospital Drive

Cheverly, MD 20785

301-583-3300

Laurel Location:

14207 Park Center Drive Suite 102

Laurel, MD 20707

301-583-3300

Must have an appointment

Select “Family Health Services”

Select “Immunizations”

List of Items to bring to the appointment

Proof of income (paystubs, disability letter, etc.)

Bank statements if you have them

Medicaid card

Parent identification

Birth certificate for the child

Proof of residence

Immunization Record

Exclusion Letter from the school

*+*** KEES ARE ASSESSED ON A SLIDING SCALE ***

*+*** A FINANCIAL INTERVIEW WILL BE

CONDUCTED AT YOUR APPOINTMENT ****

PG Community Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic

6122 Landover Road

Cheverly, MD 20785

$20 per vaccine

301-322-2411

Must have an appointment

**** You must bring copy of shot record and letter with the vaccine that your child

needs or they will not see your child.****

Students, Parents, and Guardians,

1. Student lunches should be sent with them when they arrive for school or lunch can be purchased in the cafeteria via MySchoolBucks.
2. Please refrain from bringing fast food to the school for your students and their friends throughout the school day and during their lunch period.
3. Food deliveries ordered by students, parents, family members or friends will NOT be accepted from DoorDash, Uber Eats, GrubHub or any other food delivery service or vendor.
4. All orders for students will be refused and sent back with the driver. CMIT South MS/HS is not responsible for any cost or loss of food.

Hello CMIT South MS/HS Families,

We want to ensure that all parents and students know the CMIT South attendance policies. At CMIT South, we follow the PGCPS attendance policy AP 5113. Below are some quick bullet points of the attendance policies:

• CMIT South will use the Google form 2023-2024 Absence Reason Notification Form CMIT South Middle/High School for all student's absences. This form will be the official means of parent/guardian notifications for student absences. Parents can also email attendance@cmitsouth.org when their student will be absent.
• CMIT South does not take paper excused/doctor notes. When a student is absent please fill out the Google form 2023-2024 Absence Reason Notification Form CMIT South Middle/High School. This form will be sent straight to the attendance manager. Parents are the only ones who can fill out the form and email the attendance manager about a student who is absent. A student cannot send the email or fill out the Google form, the absence will not be excused if a student does it.
• The Google form must be filled out within 3 days of the student’s absence; otherwise, the absence will not be excused. This can be emailed as well.
• Students who are considered unlawfully (unexcused) absent from school or a class will not have the opportunity to make up missed assignments.
• A doctor’s note is needed if a student is reported absent for three school days for an illness, and a physician’s certificate will be required if a student's absences reach six days. Please send the physician’s certificate to the school's attendance manager at attendance@cmitsouth.org.
• Mental Health Day. Students may receive as an excused absence one (1) day of absence in each semester of each school year for a student’s mental health needs. A note from a physician to excuse a student’s absence for mental health needs is not required.

Once again, these are just some of the new updates that PGCPS has put in the attendance policy AP 5113. We encourage all parents to read the full updated attendance policy linked below.

For all attendance-related information or questions, please direct it to attendance@cmitsouth.org.

Thank you.

DCPG Volleyball is offering numerous camps, leagues, and clinics at Athletic Republic throughout the summer for middle and high school aged students. You can find more information at their website using the link below

http://www.dcpgsports.com/summer-2024.html

We are excited to announce the upcoming 2023-2024 CMIT Sports Awards Ceremony, where we will celebrate the outstanding achievements of our student-athletes throughout the school year.

Date: May 21st, 2024 Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. Location: CMIT South Gym

This event promises to be a memorable evening, highlighting the dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship demonstrated by our students in various athletic endeavors. We cordially invite you to join us in honoring their accomplishments.

Please note the dress code for the evening is Business Attire. We kindly request that all attendees adhere to this dress code to maintain the formal ambiance of the occasion. Your presence at the Sports Awards Ceremony will not only support our student-athletes but also contribute to the sense of community and pride within our school.

We look forward to welcoming you on May 21st as we celebrate the achievements of our remarkable student-athletes.

Register Here with CMIT Email

If you are interested in trying out for the high school volleyball team for next year, please read the information below.

Girls' high school volleyball begins in the summer before the school year begins. Tryouts take place at the start of August, and practices begin right after tryouts. Anyone interested in playing must attend tryouts on the given dates; there are no makeup dates. Any player who makes the team is expected to attend practice every day during the season and all games. All athletes must have an athletic physical on file to tryout.

Volleyball is a big commitment from players and parents/guardians because of the summer start, so please begin making plans now if you wish to tryout. Read below for further information, and contact Coach Sears (asears@cmitsouth.org) if you have any further questions. (Please note: Tryout times are tentative.)

Greetings CMIT Family,

As the academic year nears its end, we're thrilled to announce that the Yearbook team is offering the chance to purchase a High School Yearbook.

- The High School Yearbooks are available for $45, with sales ongoing.
- If you are interested in purchasing a Senior Edition Yearbook, please contact me directly.

Each yearbook is packed with cherished memories and photos of the school year, making it an ideal keepsake for years to come. You can order your yearbook by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Dana Jones at djones1@cmitsouth.org. Thank you for your continued support, and we hope you enjoy your yearbook!

SHA accepting applications for Tombs Scholarship

Tombs ScholarshipThe State Highway Administration is again seeking applications for the Eddie B. Tombs Scholarship, which is available for students graduating from a Maryland public high school and interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Systems, Transportation Systems Engineering, Architecture and Environmental Design, or Construction Management at Morgan State University.

Scholarship recipients will receive up to $4,000 per year toward tuition for a four-year degree at Morgan State and will participate in SHA’s summer internships program. One student will be selected as recipient of the scholarship award for the fall 2024/spring 2025 semesters. The application deadline is June 28, 2024.

The scholarship honors Tombs, the first black person hired to perform engineering related work at the Maryland Roads Commission, now the State Highway Administration. In addition to his devotion to his family and community and his service in the U.S. Navy, Tombs committed more than 33 years of service to the SHA and was involved in preliminary planning the Baltimore Beltway (I-695), I-70 and the National Freeway (I-68). During his tenure, he encouraged the agency to increase hiring and promotion of minority employees.

More details and eligibility requirements are available here or contact Yvette Harris (YHarris@mdot.maryland.gov) or Monica Williams (MWilliams27@mdot.maryland.gov.)

https://roads.maryland.gov/mdotsha/pages/index.aspx?PageId=105&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Class of 2020 graduate and recent graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, Tarik Manzie wanted to share this opportunity with our high school scholars. He is assisting NCAT with recruiting students. Please see the attached flyer for details about the upcoming summer program.

Seniors!!!

The following link is a list of scholarships with deadlines in early October! For any questions or concerns, please reach out to the contact information provided on the scholarship's page.

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to announce that Chesapeake Science Point Elementary School, in collaboration with CLF, will be hosting a chess tournament for students in grades K-8. This event promises to be an engaging and enriching experience for our young chess enthusiasts.

Event Details:
- Date: June 8th
- Time: 9:00 AM
- Location: Chesapeake Science Point Elementary School, 1503 Signature Dr, Hanover, MD 21076

Registration Information:

- The tournament is by registration only.
- Registration deadline: Friday, May 24th.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGQMqAjdALSOhNQZcjUgvDZLs4VfQWyfHFjPyg9b8xbH3_0Q/viewform

- Parents are kindly requested to register their interested students before the deadline.
- Please note that parents will be responsible for their children's transportation to and from the event.

This tournament provides a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their chess skills, engage in friendly competition, and foster a love for the game. We encourage all interested students to participate and make the most of this exciting event.

Thank you for your support and cooperation in encouraging our students to take part in this enriching experience. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Greeting CMIT Families,

Hope this email finds you well. The next PTO General Body Meeting will be held Thursday, May 23rd @ 6:30 pm. This is our last meeting for this 2023-2024 school year. Attach you will find the agenda and link to access the meeting.

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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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