CMIT North Middle School Newsletter
Week of November 27, 2022
Important Dates
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.
2/19: President's Day (Schools and Offices Closed)
2/20: Parent-Teacher Conferences (2-hour Delayed Opening for Students)
2/23: 3rd Quarter Progress Reports Released Online
3/4: Professional Development (Schools Closed for Students)
3/22: End of 3rd Quarter
3/25-4/1: Spring Break
4/2: Professional Day for Teachers (1/2 Day Asynchronous Learning for Students from Home)
4/10: Eid al-Fitr (Schools and Offices Closed)
4/18: 3rd Quarter Report Cards Released
5/13: 4th Quarter Progress Reports Released
5/14: Primary Election Day (Schools and Offices Closed)
5/27: Memorial Day (Schools and Offices Closed)
Attendance
Examples of Lawful Absences include: death in the immediate family, illness, suspension, observance of religious holidays, court summons, etc.
Please be sure to provide a note to the school when your child is absent. Electronic notes are also accepted using this link https://shorturl.at/kmoL4
Families are encouraged to refer to Administrative Procedure 5113 for more information.
Grading Policy Reminder
According to Administrative Procedure 5121, classes that meet 3-5 times per week require a minimum of 2 grades per week entered into SchoolMax and classes that meet 1-2 times per week require a minimum of 1 grade per week entered into SchoolMax. Additionally, please be mindful that AP5121 also states "Teachers must return graded papers and assignments within ten days of submission in order to provide on-going, timely feedback to students and parents."
SchoolMax Family Portal
Parents are encouraged to login regularly to monitor their scholar’s progress. Additionally, be sure to update your contact information in the Family Portal. This is the information that the school will use to send emails, texts, and robo-calls to keep you informed. If you encounter any issues accessing or updating your Family Portal please visit:
Black Out Friday's for Black History Month
Middle School staff and students are encouraged to participate in "Black Out Fridays" to show solidarity in standing together to fight racial injustice by wearing black on 2/16, 2/23, and 3/1.
The color black brings awareness to racism and oppression of black and brown people in the United States and around the world.
1. We wear black on Fridays to honor the struggle of those who came before and led the way.
2. The color black signifies unity with those who work every day to fight injustice, prejudice, and inequality.
3. The color black symbolizes and ensures that the black future generation will have the same opportunity as anyone else and will have access to thrive.
Students choosing not to participate must be in CMIT uniform. As always, the PGCPS Dress Code (Attached) must be followed.
Preparing for MCAP Testing
In order to prepare your scholar for upcoming MCAP math, ELA, science (MISA) and social studies, please visit the MCAP website. There are practice tests (see link below) available for students to get familiar with the testing tools as well as question types. MCAP testing begins in March and will conclude in May. Specific testing dates will be shared in the upcoming weeks. Make-up testing is limited, therefore please plan ahead for your scholar to be at school on time on testing days.
MCAP ELA - All grades
MCAP Math - All grades
MCAP MISA - 8th grade only
MCAP Social Studies - 8th grade only
(https://support.mdassessments.com/practice-tests/)
2nd Quarter Honor Roll Assembly!!!!!!
Hello Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
CMIT North Charter MS will be having the 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Assembly Wednesday, March 6th. Below you will find the time for each grade level:
6th Grade - Wednesday, March 6th (8:40 am - 9:15 am)
7th Grade - Wednesday, March 6th (10:15 am - 10:50 am)
8th Grade - Wednesday, March 6th (1:20 pm - 2 pm)
Letters went home to all parents of honorees Monday, February 12th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Johnson, Guidance Counselor, at yurhance.johnson@pgcps.org. Thanks in advance.
February is Oral Health and Gum Disease Awareness Month
This month gives us an opportunity to promote and discuss the benefits of good oral hygiene.
It is imperative to raise awareness and encourage people to practice better oral health to prevent, diagnose, and treat the disease.
Developing good dental health habits is key in achieving overall better health.
The way to achieve optimum oral health is by bruising at least twice daily and seeing the dentist regularly. Also, eating a healthy diet or a well-balanced meal and avoiding high sugary foods, drinks particularly before going to bed at night
Raising awareness helps children start a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
According to numerous research there is a direct correlation between poor oral health and poor physical health. Therefore, practicing good oral hygiene , brushing teeth thoroughly twice a day and flossing daily between the teeth to remove dental plaque, can promote physical well-being and self esteem.
Incorporating these preventive dental behaviors on a daily basis consistently can avoid dental emergencies. Remember to brush your teeth for at least two minutes and floss twice a day to prevent cavities!
Free and Reduced Meal Applications
All parents are encouraged to apply for Free or Reduced Meal Services (FARMS). This information impacts school funding which equals $$dollars$$ in our classrooms.
Even if parents don't think they qualify, they are encouraged to apply at MySchoolApps.com. Online applications are processed within 24-48 hours.
Students who are not eligible for free or reduced-priced meals must pay for their meals. See Meal Prices. Parents and guardians can easily monitor and add funds to student meal accounts using MySchoolBucks.