CMIT North Middle School Newsletter
Week of November 27, 2022
CMIT's Mission
In partnership with students, parents and the community, CMIT will attain educational excellence by providing a rigorous and technology-integrated education for middle and high school students with an emphasis on mathematics, science, and information technologies.
Introducing Our Core Values: STRIPES
At our school, STRIPES represents the qualities we strive to live by every day: Supportive, Trustworthy, Responsible, Innovative, Persistent, Empathy, and Service. These values guide how we learn, work, and treat one another, helping us build a strong, caring, and respectful community where every student can thrive.
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.
3/3: 2nd Qtr. Report Cards Printed
3/20: Inclement Weather Make-Up Day
3/27:Grading & Reporting Day Q3 for Teachers –Early Dismissal for Students
3/30-4/6: Spring Break/Easter Holidays – Schools and Offices Closed
4/22: Teacher Planning Day – Early Dismissal for Students
5/25: Memorial Day – Schools and Offices Closed
8th Grade All-Star Assembly
On Monday, March 2nd, we will celebrate the accomplishments of our 8th grade students on their MCAP Assessments from last spring. The assembly will be from 8:15am-9:45am.
MCAP MISA Testing: 8th Grade ONLY
MCAP testing begins soon. All 8th graders take four MCAP state assessments (math, ELA, science, and social studies). Our first MCAP state assessment is MISA (science). Please see the attached parent letter for more information. Testing dates are listed below. Due to our school schedule, state testing and make-up testing will always begin at 8:00 am. Please make sure that your scholar is present and on-time.
We will complete one section on each testing day. Personal electronic devices such as bluetooth headphones, smart watches, and cell phones (other than medical devices) are not permitted in the testing room. Students with accommodations will receive their accommodations. If you have any questions, please let me know.
MISA Testing Dates: March 3, 5, 6 and 10
MISA Make-up testing dates will be shared with students who are absent or tardy on testing dates.
Make-up testing must be completed no later than March 18.
Audience
The MCs
Student Performers
Actors/Actresses
Perfomers and Ms. Wake
Dancers
Attendance and Early Dismissal
All students are expected to attend school regularly in accordance with state laws and regulations. The schools, families, and communities must work together to foster exemplary attendance for all students (Board Policy 5113). Morning arrival begins as early as 7:35 a.m. for students eating breakfast and 7:45 a.m. for all other students. Breakfast is served from 7:35–7:55 a.m., and students are expected to be in class by 8:00 a.m. Students arriving after 8:00 a.m. must be dropped off at the front of the building to sign in and receive a tardy pass.
Examples of Lawful Absences include: death in the immediate family, illness, suspension, observance of religious holidays, court summons, etc.
Please be sure to provide an Electronic note to the school when your child is absent. using this link https://shorturl.at/kmoL4 . This link is also located on our school website under CMIT Families tab/ Parents.
This form should be completed by parents when their child is arriving late/ early dismissal or absent from school. Students have 3 (THREE) school days once they return, to submit a note explaining their absence. (PLEASE NOTE: Family Trips/Vacations are NOT excused absences, you must submit a different form and get pre-approval from Principal Brauer) * Not all absence notes are excused. Families are encouraged to refer to Administrative Procedure 5113 for more information.
Please attach doctor's notes or any other supporting documentation that is related to the absence. Once an excused absence note is submitted , your child will be permitted to make up missing work. It would be helpful to have your child ask their teacher(s) and or email your child's teachers to see what missing work needs to be completed.
Early Dismissal ends at 2:30pm.
For any questions or concerns, please contact the front office @ 301-350-6051.
Synergy ParentVUE
Synergy is PGCPS' new Student Information System. It is critically important that families activate their ParentVUE account. This will allow parents to view student schedules, attendance, and grades.
If you have questions or need support please click here: ParentVUE Support and FAQ
Specialty Programs Update!!!!!
Attention Families,
PGCPS is excited to share an important update for families across Prince George’s County Public Schools. For the first time, High School Specialty Programs and Middle School Creative and Performing Arts eligibility notification letters will be released electronically in early March 2026, through Synergy, providing faster, more convenient access to this important information.
While schools will also receive electronic copies of the letters, families are strongly encouraged to activate their ParentVUE account to ensure there is no delay in viewing their child’s notification letter and time-sensitive next steps.
If you have not yet created your account, step-by-step guidance is available here: https://bit.ly/ParentVue-Support
We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to supporting you and your child throughout this process.
Q3 Book Club (Mr. McSparron)
Greetings Parents and Guardians.
On 2/11/26 all students will receive their first Q3 Book Club homework assignment. The expectation for all students has been clearly communicated in class, and will be repeated here for clarity. Students are expected to acquire their own copies of the book club novels. These texts are available via the public library, digitally on Sora (accessed via Clever), or through a retailer of your choice.
Our novel for Q3 is "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson. The book will be read in two sections, with a homework assignment attached to each part. These homework assignments are currently scheduled to be due on 2/25/26 and 3/18/26 respectively. These assignments are to be completed in Canvas. Please make sure that you scholar keeps up with the reading and is completing the homework with fidelity. Thank you for supporting your scholars on their path to becoming stronger readers.
-Mr. McSparron
Athletic Eligibility
CMIT North Middle School participates in competitive athletics with other PGCPS middle schools. To be eligible students must have the following:
1. Complete the Athlete Participation Packet and return completed forms to the Athletic Director;
2. Have and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA;
3. Review and agree to the PGCPS Parent/Student Athletic Handbook;
The requirements must be completed prior to stepping on the field for tryouts.
Fall Sports: Baseball, Softball
Winter Sports: Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Cheer
Spring Sports: Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer
Families are encouraged to complete the requirements over the Summer months to ensure eligibility when seasons begin. Athlete Participation Packets and physicals are good for the entire school year.
Soccer Season Approaching!
Soccer season is quickly approaching! Students that are interested in trying out must have a 2.0 GPA and a physical. Soccer tryouts are tentatively scheduled for March 2nd. Students, if you need further information, please see Mr. McCain during your lunch period.
Staff vs Students Basketball Game
The time is here! The staff vs students basketball game is scheduled for April 10. Any staff that is interested in playing, please contact Mr. McCain for further information. Practices for staff will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays, times are to TBD. Practice for students will be on Mondays and Wednesdays, practice times are TBD.
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