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CMIT North Elementary Newsletter
October 16, 2026
ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Principal Monthly Updates
Congratulations
Free Breakfast
CMIT North Elementary Clubs Are in Session!
- Clubs are in session.
- We determined placement through a lottery, and registration did not guarantee a spot.
- Scholars who won the lottery were notified via dojo.
- Students who were waitlisted will be notified if spots open up.
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!
Front Office Staff
CLICK HERE TO VISIT: https://sites.google.com/cmitelementary.org/cmit-nes-front-office-news?usp=sharing
Nurse Updates
A Message from Nurse Ann
It is imperative that we are aware of any health issues. Please update the school nurse for any new or important medical information. Our immunization compliance is almost at 100% please continue to forward documentation to the nurse.
Please help yourself and others -- keep your scholars home when they are not well.
Immunizations
Immunizations must be up-to-date and received by the school nurse to prevent exclusion from school.
Medication forms are attached. Please hand carry newly prescribed medication in the pharmacy packaging. Any adult may deliver the medication to the nurse. (appointments must be made)
PTO
Mobile Fingerprinting Booking page : https://cmitespto.setmore.com/cmites
Read-a-Thon Registration : https://givebutter.com/cmitnesrat26/join
CMIT NES PTO Read-A-Thon Site : www.cmitnespto.org/rat
RSVP : https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/draft-rsvp-math-and-science-night
Volunteer sign up : https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/draft-volunteer-2026-math-and-science-night
MEMBERSHIP : https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/cmitnes-pto-membership
Upcoming Events
Greetings CMIT Tigers
We are excited to host our 8th Annual Health Awareness & Fitness Day on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, and we need your help to make it a success!
We’re looking for experts who would like to share their knowledge on health, fitness, or nutrition topics, and vendors who would like to sell or showcase products or community resources. If you’re interested in being a speaker, vendor, or volunteer, please complete the Health Awareness & Fitness Day Google Form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XYp9fBIXCFgbk0tZEZUzzS8q-HvHyuVNEM5GYha0Lj8/edit
Testing! Testing!
1st Grade will be taking the OLSAT test beginning Monday, October 19th. They will be testing throughout the week! Please make sure that your scholar arrives to school on time each day.
Kindergarten
Hello Kindergarten families:
Hello Kindergarten families:
Hello families:
We have some exciting news to share with you…We will be having our first In-house field-trip with “Mel ‘n Nem Farms” on Thursday, October 22, 2026. This will be an opportunity for a small number of parents to volunteer within the classroom. (Must be verified and cleared) We will be looking for 2-3 parents per classroom that have been verified and cleared and checked out by Ms. Virgil. Your scholars teacher will reach out to you to volunteer.
They will have 3 different stations for our scholars to explore pumpkins; they will learn interesting facts about pumpkins, hands-on exploring the inside and outside of a pumpkin.
Storybook Reading: We’ll read a fun and engaging book about pumpkins or the fall harvest. Some examples include "It's Pumpkin Day, Mouse!" by Laura Numeroff or "The Berenstain Bears and the Prize Pumpkin" by Stan and Jan Berenstain. There will be a station decorated like a pumpkin patch with live pumpkins and scholars will be able to pick a pumpkin and decorate it.
Your scholar will go home with a permission slip that must be signed and returned to your scholars teacher by Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The payment must be paid by my school bucks which can be found on the permission slip. We do not take cash.
ELA: Our sight words this week are: me, for, with. We will practice using and writing them in a sentence. We are reviewing characters, settings, beginning, middle, and end of a story.
Science:We are continuing to learn all about the 3 states of matter and will use our senses to help us explore the world around us.
Social Studies: We are learning all critical thinking skills and solving a problem.
Math: We are working on reading, writing numbers 6-10. We are working on problem solving:look for use of structure.
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First Grade
Welcome to First Grade
Students did an amazing job representing their countries during our Hispanic Heritage Parade this week. We are so proud of our diverse cultures and heritage.
Next week we our scholars will focus on:
Completing the OLSAT testing
RELA: Initial consonant blends, main idea and simple sentences
Math: Topic 3: Addition Facts to 20: Use Strategies
Social Studies: Our Community
Science: Light and Matter
Friendly reminder to turn in Hispanic Heritage projects by Friday, October 23rd, 2026
Second Grade
Welcome to Second Grade
We have an exciting and very busy week planned for next week. We will continue Unit 1 in reading, titled "You Are Here." The weekly question is, "How can a new place help us change and grow?". In phonics, we will review r-controlled vowels, including ar, or, oar, and ore.
In Math, we will continue topic 3. which focuses on fluently adding within 100 using strategies. In Science, we will continue Topic 2: Changing Matter and begin discussing details about the STEM Fair projects. In Social Studies, we will continue topic 6, Our American Culture..
Important information:
PUMPKIN PATCH FIELD TRIP October 23nd: Please be on a look out for permissions slips coming soon.
FYI: Students will need a bag lunch for the field trip.
School uniforms are required.
BOOK CHARACTER DAY October 30th: Scholars may come dressed as their favorite book character. Don't forget to send a copy of the book.
We kindly request your support in reinforcing the importance of following our School Motto with your scholars. I will Respect Myself and Others, I will Opt to Be Scholarly, I will Act Responsibly, and I will React with Kindness. Lastly, please label your scholar's school uniform jackets.
Have a great weekend,
Second Grade Team
Third Grade
Welcome to Third Grade
In Math, students will use multiplication to divide, as well as practice even and odd multiplication patterns.
In Science, students will continue learning about balanced and unbalanced forces.
This week in ELA we will revisit informational texts to help us identify main ideas and supporting details.
In Social Studies we will continue exploring Economics and also learn how to use primary sources by studying advertisements from early America.
Fourth Grade
Welcome to Fourth Grade
In Reading, students will analyze text structure and summarize ideas to better
understand a biography. In Social Studies, students will know that the United States faces continuity and change in the 21st century. In Science, students will investigate how energy causes change that can be observed, described, and measured. In Math, students will take topic 4 assessment and cumulative benchmark for topics 1-4.
We are starting our Q1 Social Studies project: "Shaping Our Nation: Important Americans."
Connected to Chapter 2 of our curriculum, scholars will research an important historical American of their choice and create a video presentation about how they helped shape our country.
Important Project Milestones:
• The Video Due Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
• Grading: The final video counts toward both Social Studies and Oral & Written Communication grades.
🔗 Full Project Details: (also posted in Google Classroom) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bbm79ycNG__hM3M-RgO9mKCdnnRXRIlbI9Dh4vi50Fo/edit?usp=sharing
Let's have a great week on purpose!!
Upcoming Dates
10/23 Social Studies Project due
Warmly,
The Fourth Grade Team
Fifth Grade
Welcome to Fifth Grade
SUBJECT CONTENT
RELA
Students will take their Progress Check for Pedro's Journal and their Spelling Test for the lesson.
Science
Lesson 3: Chemical Changes
Scholars will identify evidence of chemical changes and investigate how chemical reactions can produce new substances. They will look for evidence such as color changes, temperature changes, gas production, and the formation of new materials.
Math
This week, students will continue to multiply multi-digit whole numbers using different strategies. On Thursday, students will be assessed on the topic of multiplying multi-digit whole numbers.
Social Studies
This week in Social Studies, students will be exploring the English Colonies in Virginia.
Have a great week!
Team 5th Grade
Creative Arts
Superior Specials News!
Tigers completed their practice and planning for their first projects in their sketchbooks. Kindergarten is starting their project to illustrate their perspectives on lines, shapes, repetition and over-lapping, First grade is working on their "I love my hair" portraits and finishing work which focuses on patterns, Second grade is working on their crazy plants as part 1 of 2. Third grade is working on "Utilitarian Materials" which require a lot of pattern work and designing useful items, Fourth grade is working on their "Colorful Name" self portraits which express their personalities. Fifth grade is working on creating three dimensional images from a prompt on two dimensional paper.
Music
Kindergarten
Songs of the month:Autumn Leaves
Show how notes go higher and lower.
1st Grade
Song of the month: Bye Low Baby Oh.
Learn and show if notes are getting higher and lower.
2nd Grade
Songs of the Month: Tony Chestnut, Hungarian Dance No. 5
Learn about different tempo terms
3rd Grade
Songs of the Month: Pass the beanbag.
Learn to read and sing do-mi-so patterns.
4th Grade
Songs of the Month: Black Snake, Chester
Can express music using different tempos and dynamics
5th Grade
Songs of the Month: Button You Must Wander,
Learn how notes are played in the steel pan orchestra.
Technology
Hello! K-1 students developed mouse skills such as pointing, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging while practicing counting and matching shapes and colors.
2-5 students have been practicing Home Row keys, as well as the letters v, m, b, n, c, and the comma.
PE
Good week parents,
K-2 students are still learning routines and procedures in PE. Please continue to remind them that in order to follow all instructions in order to maintain a fun but safe environment.
3-5 students are working on building teamwork skills in order to practice adapting to different challenges/obstacles.
Lego
Hello,
We have completed our assessments from the first lesson and have begun our second lego lesson.
K-1: My World:Healthcare Workers: We will be learning about healthcare workers who work in our communities. Scholars will build where they work.
2nd: Pollination: We will learn about how pollinators help pollinate plants. Scholars will build a flower with a pollinator.
3rd: LIfe Cycles: We will learn about plant and animal life cycles. Scholars will choose a plant or animal life cycle to build.
4th: Animal Structures. We will learn about the structure of an elephant. Scholars will build an elephant with a moving trunk.
5th: Metamorphosis. We will review what metamorphosis is and which animals/insects go through the process. Scholars will build stages of metamorphosis for their chosen animal/insect.
STEM II
K: Students are learning about bats. They designed their bats and wings. Next week they will help their bats go to sleep. 1st: Students will create a fence to keep the Creepy Carrots in the garden. 2nd: Students presented their invention to protect the food. 3rd: Students will play their peers’ games that they created. 4th: Students will decide on the materials that they need to create their float while staying within their budget. 5th: Students will write the script for their stop motion movie.
Counselor's Corner!
Visit our Counselor!
At CMIT North Elementary School, every day counts! Consistent attendance helps our Tigers build strong routines, stay connected with friends and teachers, and get the most out of every learning opportunity.
Families can help their Tiger show up ready to learn by establishing an early and consistent bedtime, preparing clothes and backpacks the night before, and creating a smooth morning routine.
As we transition back into the school year, remember - even small routines can make a BIG difference! Be here. Be ready. Be a Tiger who THRIVES!
Attend Today. Achieve Tomorrow.
~ Ms. Arnold
STEM CORNER
STEAM PARENT UNIVERSITY RESOURCES
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Our Vision
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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With students at the center of everything we do, we strive to make our schools the best, we forge partnerships with parents and the community to provide our students with enrichment and additional STEM opportunities, and we hire the best people to support our schools!
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Mission
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.