Tiger News
GO TIGERS!

Welcome to the CMIT North Elementary Newsletter
June 12, 2026
ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Principal Monthly Updates
Upcoming Events
Summer Discovery Academy
Attention CMIT North ES Parents/Guardians,
Your scholar has the opportunity to participate in our fun educational 4 week Summer Discovery Academy, beginning on July 6, 2026, and concluding on July 30, 2026. This program is specifically designed to provide students with an opportunity to participate in STEM activities as well as engage in supplemental educational activities.
This is a first come first serve program, for CMIT North Elementary students ONLY! The cost is $225 per week which includes a $25 non-refundable registration. You will be able to decide on the weeks that your scholar will participate or sign up for all four weeks. Be sure to click the link below to be the first to sign your scholar up for this wonderful program.
The STEM Summer Academy will take place Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Students are expected to report to the school at 8:30 am, entering through the back of the building, and should be promptly picked up at 3:30 pm from the same location.
Students are encouraged to eat breakfast before arriving at the school. Students must bring a bag lunch with them daily. They must also bring a snack and a water bottle. This ensures that they have the necessary energy and hydration to fully engage in the Summer Academy activities.
- Click here for: CMIT North ES Summer Discovery Academy Information Flyer
- Click here for: CMIT North ES Summer Program Registration Guide
- Click on this link for the registration portal to pay for the weeks you are interested in having your scholar participate.
For questions regarding Summer Discovery Academy please contact:
- Ms. Crosby (mcrosby@cmitelementary.org)
Here are some key details regarding the registration/payment system:
- The registration fee is $25 and is non-refundable.
Front Office
Greetings Tiger Family!
Front Office Site of News & Events
We are always striving to improve daily practices. New ways of communicating and keeping everyone updated are coming from the Front Office, so please take a few moments to view our Front Office Site of News & Events. (https://sites.google.com/cmitelementary.org/cmit-nes-front-office-news?usp=sharing). The site can also be located on the school's website under CMIT Families.
On this site you will find useful information on the HOME, FORMS, SCHEDULE, and NEWSLETTER pages that will help you during the school year. This site is interactive with links to assist you with navigating to important information and forms, so please read it in its entirety. We look forward to working with you and your scholar(s) during the school year!
FORMS
Bounce House Waiver
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNMZgdKODTaPBfau_LNS3lmZXCRIjj21MLOkjNVwk3GGvZqQ/viewform
Class Dojo Food Waiver
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTtKaG00kQIkt24aocCGYGRIXMsrSzt0ysFoes4aXtwsRcsA/viewform
Front Office Staff
CLICK HERE TO VISIT: https://sites.google.com/cmitelementary.org/cmit-nes-front-office-news?usp=sharing
Nurse Updates
PTO NEWS
Link
Donors Choose
Kindergarten
Kind Kindergarten News
Student textbooks and supplies will be sent home this week.
ELA: Work on IXL Reading Study Plan
Social Studies: Completed the textbook.
Math: Work on IXL Math Study Plan
Science: Completed the textbook.
Have a wonderful and exciting summer! Remember to keep reading books.
The Kindergarten Team
First Grade
Fascinating First Grade News!
Hello First Grade Families,
We are quickly approaching the end of the school year and first grade has continued to grow academically.
On June 15th first grade students will have an end of the year celebration. Permission slips were sent last week.
We worked on...
RELA: Informational text
Social Studies: We spend budget, and save review
Math: Making Equal Shares
Science: Earth Science close out
Upcoming Dates:
6.15 1st grade Glow Celebration
6.18 Last day of school for students
Best,
First Grade Team
Second Grade
Spectacular Second Grade News!
Next week will be wrapping up remaining classwork and missing assignments. Our students have worked so diligently all year, and we want to ensure they have every opportunity to finish the last week strong. We would appreciate your continued support at home in encouraging your child to put forth their best effort.
Lastly, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your partnership and support this year. It has been an amazing journey, and we are honored to have played a part in your child’s growth and development.
If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out to your scholar's teacher.
Wishing you and your family a fantastic, safe, and relaxing summer break!
Warmly,
The Second Grade Team
Third Grade
Terrific Third Grade News!
In Social Studies, students will explore more cultural celebrations around the world.
In Math, we will be wrapping up the school year with step up to 4th grade lessons on Multiplying by Multiples of 10 and Using Models to Multiply by 2-digit Numbers.
In Science, we will wrap up with our final lesson on Fossils and using fossil data to argue how some living things have responded to climate change.
Thank you so much for all of your support this school year! We are so proud of our scholars' accomplishments and we cannot wait to see what they accomplish next year! Have a great summer!
Fourth Grade
Fourth Grade Weekly News!
Next week in Reading, we will continue to monitor comprehension & analyze main ideas and details. In Social Studies, students will know that the land of the West is varied and sometimes reshaped by earthquakes and volcanoes. In Math, students will continue Stepping Up to Fifth Grade.In Science, students will identify patterns in Earth's surface features.
Lastly, please check grades weekly on Google Classroom & Synergy to stay abreast of your scholar's grades in all subject areas.
Fifth Grade
Fabulous Fifth Grade News!
Tigers! Tigers! We made it!! Congratulations on a job well done! We are so very proud of you and your accomplishments as a fifth grader! Now forward motion to 6th grade! We will miss you and honor you as the fifth grade class of 2026! Thank you for your hard work and perseverance! Continue to strive forward and do your very best every single day! Congratulations and well done!
Next week, we will continue to review and work on strengthening your skills to be ready for 6th grade. We are excited for our scholars to R.O.A.R. to new levels. GO TIGERS!
~ Team 5th Grade
Creative Arts
Superior Specials News!
Greetings Parents!
Tigers are finishing projects and starting new projects. Kindergarteners are finishing their designs that integrate color wheels into their designs. We are starting our Utopian Environments. 1st grade took their still life designs home and are now working on their landscapes which will include more overlapping. 2nd grade They have planned and are currently working on their landscape projects. 3rd grade chose to learn 1pt-perspective drawing to apply to a cityscape design. 4th grade Are doing presentations of projects that illustrate sound, translating sound into line and color with their Musical Gesture Drawings. And, 5th grade have finished their optical illusions.
Mr.Dorsey
Music
Kindergarten
Songs of the month: Burnie Bee,
Making up their own word rhythm.
1st Grade
Song of the month: Bee bee bumblebee
Reading rhythm and melody patterns.
2nd Grade
Songs of the Month: A Leprechaun wish
Learned about Antonio Vivaldi and his work the four seasons (Spring)
3rd Grade
Learning to play the glockenspiel. Notes B, A and G
4th Grade
Finishing our Staff Lesson unit naming notes on the staff and C Major Scale
5th Grade
Songs of the Month: Chumbara
Create a melody for a song and writing it on the staff
Technology
Hello! K-1 students practiced, Computer Fundamentals: Access Websites and Scroll
2nd grade practiced, Keyboarding: Cursor, Spacebar, Backspace, Enter, and Words
Learners receive direct instruction to type words as they use the cursor, type letter combinations to form words, the spacebar to add spaces between words, the backspace key to delete mistakes, and the enter or return key to create new lines in this engaging digital lesson.
3rd grade practiced, Visual Mapping: Groups and Labels
The learners represent thoughts and organized ideas through the use of clip art, text, labeled objects and the link tool in visual mapping software as they receive direct instruction and practice in this engaging and interactive digital lesson.
4th grade practiced, Databases: Using Databases to Store and Organize Data
In this engaging and interactive digital lesson, the learners receive direct instruction and practice with the parts of a database including fields, records, tables, datasheets, and forms. They also learn how to find, group, and compare data.
5th grade practiced, Computational Thinking: Algorithms
As part of computational thinking, the learners receive direct instruction and practice using algorithms to solve a problem, make a decision, or accomplish a task. They analyze a situation, create an algorithm to solve the problem, test for reliability and accuracy, and understand that computers use algorithms, called programs, to complete tasks or help solve problems.
PE
Good week, This week we are working on our balance by doing a relay race. Please remember to send students in comfortable shoes in order to prevent slipping and injury.
Lego
Hello! We have been working on completing make up work and designing our own LEGO mini figures. We had a great year working on various builds and look forward to a new year of builds after a relaxing, refreshing, and fun summer. HAPPY SUMMER BREAK!
STEM
Greetings,
K &1st: Scholars are learning about the life cycle of the butterfly.
2nd: Scholars are learning about the parts of a plant and how they grow. In this unit scholars will be growing grass. If you are able, donations of soil, grass seed and clear cups are appreciated.
3rd: Scholars are continuing to build their pinball machines.
4th: We have begun our unit on forensic science. Scholars are excited about investigating our 4 suspects!
5th: Students learn about centripetal force and explore how kinetic energy, potential energy & centripetal force play a role in how roller coasters operate.
Special's Rotation
June 15th-18th
Monday 6/15 rotation 1
Tuesday 6/16 rotation 2
Wednesday 6/17 rotation 3
Thursday 6/18 Rotation 1
Counselor's Corner!
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Inspire students to become STEM innovators and responsible global citizens
Our Mission
In partnership with families and the educational community, CLF provides an innovative, diverse, and safe learning environment that fosters the growth of academic, social, and emotional skills. The rigorous STEM curriculum prepares students to become college and career ready in an ever-changing global society.
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In partnership with students, parents and the community, CMIT Elementary School will attain educational excellence by providing a rigorous and technology-integrated education for elementary school students with an emphasis on mathematics, science, and information technologies.
Vision
The vision of CMIT Elementary School is to provide multiple opportunities for Prince George’s County elementary school students by developing an early interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). CMIT Elementary School will create expansive learning opportunities, hands-on activities, and course designs focused on STEM curricula that will connect real world experiences to Prince George’s County students.