CMIT South Middle/High School

Dress-down week for ALL-Star Students will be May 22-26th. Individual emails will be sent to all recipients.

Prince George’s Community College is hosting a FREE summer camp for students in elementary (4&5 grade, Middle school Girls and High school students). This camp is focused on Cybersecurity awareness, careers and skills. Please share with your students and encourage them to apply. Application is open until all spots are filled. Only 20 spots available per camp, Please APPLY EARLY.

CAMP HOURS:

9–4 p.m. CyberSmart *In-Person Learning

PROGRAMS OFFERED: The location is Prince George’s Community College Largo Campus, 301 Largo Road Largo, MD 20774.

July 17–21

Elementary school camp is for current 4th and 5th grade students.

July 24–28

Middle school girls only camp for rising 6th–8th grade girls.

July 31– August 4

High school camp for rising 9th–12th grade students.

Any questions contact: gencyber@pgcc.edu for questions. Thanks!

Hello CMIT Family,
As we prepare for next school year, we would like to get an idea of those students that will not be returning with us. If your scholar will be attending another school for the 2023-2024 school year, please complete the withdrawal form here and email it to Claporte@cmitsouth.org. All requests will be processed once final grades have been entered in SchoolMax. Withdrawal packets will be ready for pick for those that have completed their forms by June 19, 2023 on June 26, 2023. Any forms completed after June 19, 2023 will receive an email when their packet is ready for pickup.
****Withdrawal packets must be picked up in person and cannot be emailed****
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Registrar at 240-573-7250.

Hello CMIT South Families!
The Creative Arts Department want to let you know about our upcoming event, the Fine Arts Extravaganza, coming May 11th, 2023. This is a celebration of all things arts here at CMIT South, including live performances from students and a visual art show showcasing our student artists. You definitely don't want to miss it! More details to come after spring break!

Greetings Parents and Scholars,

I have received many Student Service Learning forms that I am unable to accept due to the following reasons:

1-Missing Signatures and Dates
I cannot accept any forms that are missing Parent Signatures, Student Signatures, Supervisor Signatures, and Dates.
2-Dates of Service
Dates of Service are to be itemized on “EACH” line. I cannot accept date ranges. Even if the activity was completed for the same organization, each date and organization name is required on each line. I have attached a completed Service Learning Form for your reference.
3-Hours of Service
The Hours of Service column is to notate the actual time of day that the activity was completed;
Example: 12:00pm- 2:00pm. The attached Service Learning Form reflects an example of this.
4-Total Hours
The Total Hours column should reflect the number of hours that were completed on “each” specific date that is itemized on the form on each line.
5-Signature of Supervisor
The Signature of Supervisor column should have a signature for each line that is completed.

I have received forms with incomplete reflective responses that I unable to submit. The attached form highlights every line and section that requires completion as well as an example of how the Service Learning Log should be filled out. PGCPS requires that the form is properly filled out in its entirety before it can be submitted and recorded into School Max. Failure to properly complete the form in its entirety will result in a delay in submissions.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact me at sbobbsimmons@cmitsouth.org

Athletic News/Shoutouts

Thank you to all of our student-athletes, parents, and supporters!!!

If you are interested in Cheer.... Workouts are open for grades 8th-11th on Mondays from 3:00- 4:30, beginning April 24th. Must have an Open Gym form on file; please see Mr. Smith for the form or the QR Code below. Be sure to come with: Proper athletic attire, a ride that will be on time, and a great attitude!

Metro VBC is hosting summer camps throughout the summer for various ages and experience levels. If you are interested, please check out their website for more information and registration links. (April 1)

Volleyball open gyms start March 20th for any high school or 8th grade girls interested in trying out for the volleyball team at the start of August.

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.*

2023 D.C. TEACHERS ALUMNI (DCTC) AND FRIENDS $2,000.00 EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Seniors!

Are you interested in majoring in Elementary or Secondary Education?

If so, please complete the attached DCTC Alumni and Friends Education Scholarship Application.

The due date is Thursday, April 20, 2023.

Application

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Seniors!

Please click the link for more scholarship opportunities!: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php (May 12th)

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Juniors and Seniors!

Please see the attached document for a list of 14 scholarship opportunities.

Click this link to our ongoing scholarship list

Greetings,
Thank you all for your continued support in ensuring the final stretch of senior year goes smoothly for our seniors. Please keep in mind these important upcoming dates, and make a note in the change of the field trip from May 22 to May 23, pending approval. Please also remember the LAST DAY to purchase prom tickets is May 1, 2023.

April 24: Last day to purchase a senior T-Shirt | You may purchase here
April 25th - May 2nd - Parent Grade Appeal Window for 3rd quarter grades
April 25th - 27th 4th Quarter Progress Report grades entered
April 28th 4th Quarter Progress Report grades reported
May 1st PGCPS Decision Day at the Bowie Baysox Stadium
May 12th - Last Day for Seniors
Senior Field Day - Additional Information will be sent out regarding activities, food, and attire
Senior Week: May 22nd - 26th
**May 23rd - Field Trip to Busch Gardens (pending approval) Please note the change in the date**
May 24th - Senior Awards (6:00 at CMIT South): All students are invited in addition to 2 guests.
May 26th - Prom (7:00 - 11:00 pm at Martin's Crosswinds)

• Prom Tickets: $25 for CMIT South Seniors, $35 for guests
• ​​​​​​​Purchase a Prom Ticket Here:

May 31 - Rehearsal and Senior Picnic (at CMIT South)

• Rehearsal (9:00am - 12:00pm): Bring your graduation shoes with you
• Picnic 12:00 - 3:00

June 2nd - Graduation: 9:00 am, Wise High School, Scholars must wear all black and arrive at 8:00 am. All graduating seniors will receive 6 tickets (there will be no additional tickets available)

Good Day Parents and Scholars!
The University of Maryland will be hosting their annual Maryland Day event on Saturday, April 29th. As a part of the Maryland Day experience, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions would like to extend a special invitation to Prince George's County high school juniors to join them on campus for our Admissions First Look Event.

Please find attached more information regarding the Admissions First Look session. Registration is required for this pre-Maryland Day event with Admissions. The registration link can be found here and within the attached document.

For any questions or concerns, please contact Courtney Milton at cmilton@umd.edu

Greetings,

Class of 2023 is selling T-shirts and would like to extend the opportunity for parents to purchase these shirts as well. The order link will close on MONDAY APRIL 24, 2023 to allow enough time for delivery before the senior's last day. You may order the shirt to be shipped directly to you, or save on shipping and have it sent to the school for pickup. Please be sure to purchase your t-shirt to support the class of 2023. Please note ALL CMIT SENIORS have submitted their t-shirt sizes and are being provided a FREE T-Shirt, however, we wanted to extend the opportunity to purchase to those outside of the class of 2023. If you have any questions please email Ms. O'Daniel at bodaniel@cmitsouth.org

Juniors and Seniors!
Please see the following opportunity if you are interested in the National Security field:
Open to US-based girls, women, and gender minorities who will have completed high school (or equivalent) by 2024 but not yet earned a Bachelor's degree, are interested in pursuing a career in the national security field, and who may have limited access to national security centered programming in their current institution/community.

Please see the attached flyer for a paid opportunity in the National Security field (May 1)

Juniors and Seniors!
The Law Links Program provides select students in Prince George’s County with summer employment opportunities in law firms and law-related agencies.
Students have the opportunity to learn about the professional world, the legal system, and law office operations. The continuing success of the Law Links Program is attributed to the commitment and support of our PGCBA members, Prince George’s County Schools, local county agencies and departments, and private law firms.

This year, the program will begin on June 19, 2023 and will end on August 4, 2023.
If you are interested, please see the attached application (April 21).

Good Day 10th and 11th Graders!
Please read the below message regarding Dual Enrollment in its entirety:

You are now able to complete your dual enrollment application for Summer and Fall 2023!

Continuing students: Log into your existing PGCC DualEnroll account (do not create a new account, use the “Forgot your username or password?” feature if needed). Please confirm all contact information for you and your parent/guardian. Also, confirm your high school information, including the name of your professional school counselor.

New students: Create a PGCC DualEnroll account, apply, request your courses, submit parent approval, activate Owl Link, complete new student orientation, and upload your certificate of completion.
If you do not receive an email with your PGCC Student ID number within 24 hours of completing your application, please contact your COAST Advisor/PGCC Dual Enrollment Representative immediately.

Please click here to complete your application through the PGCC DualEnroll site: pgcc.dualenroll.com

Your application for Summer and Fall 2023 is due on April 27, 2023. A complete application includes the following:
· Completed Application Information in DualEnroll. Please be sure to use a personal email address. (new students)
· Completed New Student Orientation and certificate of completion uploaded to DualEnroll (new students)
· Confirm student, parent, and high school information (all students)
· Completed Parent Consent in DualEnroll (all students)
· Completed course request(s) in DualEnroll (all students)

***Please do not use any other methods to register for Dual Enrollment courses, as you will be asked to drop them.***

Some things to know about Summer and Fall 2023:

All students may take courses in the remote format (learning in real-time). Students who have previously completed 6 credits with a 2.5+ college GPA may take courses in the online format (learning on your own time). See full format descriptions here. All students may take in-person and hybrid courses as well.
Please allow each staff member at least 3 business days to process your requests
The application will close on April 27, 2023.
NEWS FLASH!!!! For the Summer and Fall 2023 semesters, PGCPS will cover the cost of tuition, fees, and textbooks for ALL students!

You were all emailed a user guide that can help you complete your application, some points of emphasis from our information sessions, and frequently asked questions (FAQs). Recorded information sessions also have a lot of information about the program, how to use DualEnroll, and the PGCC Dual Enrollment team here to assist you—check the videos out on YouTube here. You can also check the website for updates and find contact information for your COAST Advisor or PGCC representative.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our new Coast Advisor Laurel Conboy by emailing her at pg_laurel.conboy@pgcps.org

We look forward to receiving your Dual Enrollment Application before the April 27th deadline!

Greetings Scholars and Parents,

Purchase your 2022-2023 Yearbook TODAY! Students can create 2 FREE custom pages before April 28th! You can still purchase a yearbook after 4/28/23, but the 2 FREE custom pages will not be offered. Please read the flyer for specific details! Don't miss out; the yearbook will feature 9-12th graders, clubs, sports teams, school events, Senior Ads, Business Ads, and more! See Ms. D.Jones in Room 330 if you have any questions or email her at djones1@cmitsouth.org

High Schoolers!
Please see below and the attached flyer for a great Student Service Learning opportunity:

Trinity Episcopal Mission in Upper Marlboro is hosting a new Parents' Night Out program beginning on March 31, and they are looking for high school student volunteers.

Student volunteers will help elementary school-age children with activities such as arts and crafts, music, and playtime. Students will volunteer from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Interested students should contact Teresa Gardner-Williams at tgardnerw01@gmail.com and copy their parents on the email.

~Teresa Gardner-Williams
Trinity Episcopal Mission
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

If you are in need of Student Service Learning Hours, please click the link for opportunities to complete your graduation requirement of 24 Service Learning Hours.

https://www.fergusonfoundation.org/visit-the-farm/volunteer-with-us/

LUV MICHAEL AUTISM ACCEPTANCE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Luv Michael is a 501c3 Charity with a mission to train, educate, and employ autistic adults. Students can earn up to 40 hours of service for completing our program. We have volunteer opportunities for students to learn about autism and how to be an ally to the autism community, share what they have learned with others, and ask them to consider supporting our cause.

For interested students, please click on the following link for more information: https://luvmichael.com/volunteer/

Please reach out to the contact information provided in the link for any questions or concerns.

Greetings,
I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to reach out to you to inform you about an opportunity our scholars have at CMIT South. Many of you know that tenth grade is a heavy testing year for our scholars. I have been working with Ms. Jones to discuss when our MCAP (for LSN scholars) will be held this year. The AP U.S. Government and Politics scholars will use their AP Exam to replace the MCAP; they are not expected to test on both the AP exam and the MCAP. Please proceed to the information needed for your scholar. Please also remember that Saturday Academy is extra credit for the government scholars. LSN Government will be held in the first session (9:00-10:30) and AP U.S. Government and Politics will take place in the second session (11:00-12:30).

LSN Government:
Although there is not a specific schedule yet she let me know that our test will be held around the middle of May. With this knowledge I have planned out the remainder of the third, and beginning of the fourth quarter with the curriculum provided by PGCPS. I have been working with Ms. Jones to try to allow some time for review within the classes leading up to our test, however, the schedule is provided for us by PGCPS as well. This means that the review and studying for this exam will need to be completed outside of the class time I have with the scholars. I will be working to provide resources via Canvas that you all can use at home to help prepare for this exam, however, our scholars may also attend Saturday Academy to engage in review sessions both of content, and also how to answer specific types of questions such as an evidence based argument. I have included a schedule for the Saturday Academy and I strongly encourage scholars to attend these sessions as the exam is on material from all year.

AP U.S. Government and Politics:
While planning the lessons for this class I have designed the class to be finished with learning material by the end of third quarter (ending right before spring break). When we return from spring break there will be about seven class periods before the AP Exam. These class periods will be designed to practice exam questions and review main concepts from the course, however, most of the review should be completed outside of the classroom. I have created quizlet cards for the required documents and supreme court cases for the exam, and will continue to make study material. The mateiral that I create will be posted in the resources module on Canvas. All scholars have access to My AP Classroom which provides video lessons on each topic that are useful resources as well. Our scholars may also attend Saturday Academy to engage in review sessions both of content, and also how to answer specific types of questions such as a free response question. I have included a schedule for the Saturday Academy and I strongly encourage scholars to attend these sessions as the exam is on material from all year. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns moving forward.

bodaniel@cmitsouth.org

The 2023 Exelon Foundation STEM Academy is a free, week-long program for current 10th and 11th grade girls (class of 2024 and 2025) interested in STEM that live in the Baltimore/D.C. area. These young women will learn from women working in STEM and other leaders; explore sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate change through hands on activities; and connect with like-minded peers. The Exelon Foundation STEM Academy Baltimore/D.C. summer program will be held Sunday, July 30th - Friday, August 4th at the University of Maryland at College Park.

The Anacostia Watershed Society is offering a FREE Summer Environmental Academy (SEA) camp for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who live in and near the Anacostia River watershed in PG County. Through this explorative, outdoor recreational and educational experience, students learn about their river and local environment, while developing skills in team building, critical thinking, and scientific investigation.

SEA camp will be offered for free over two weeks in the summer of 2023. Both sessions cover the same material, so we recommend coming to only one.

Please use this link to access information and application materials!

In conjunction with the County's "Growing Green with Pride" initiative. On April 22, 2023 (8a-noon), we are requesting parent and scholar volunteers to help beautify our school by planting flowers, laying mulch, and cleaning up around OUR school. Let's show our TIGER PRIDE!!!
If you or your family is available, please sign up for an available slot by clicking the link below. Thank you!
SN: Scholars can earn SSL hours! Bring your shovels and gloves and come out, ready to work and bring your completed SSL forms for signature.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948afae2ea3fa7-lets#/

Officer elections are coming up for the 2023-2024 school year. We’ve done so much this year. Are you interested in joining in and helping to keep the momentum going? Click the attached link to view position descriptions and/or fill out the interest form.

A Support Group for Parents
Parents! Do you have concerns about your Scholar?
Please see the attached flyer for more information on receiving support for your Scholar!