Tiger News
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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
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Kind Kindergarten News
Hello Families:
Our scholars are continuing learning our routines and procedures and making memories in kindergarten.
We have successfully completed our MAP Reading and our MAP Math Assessments for our fall session. Upcoming testing: KRA and Dibbles.
We are planning for our first field trip to Elliotts Oak Farm for October 22, 2025. I want to thank the Kindergarten families; we have received over 25 parents that are interested in chaperoning. As we get closer to the date; and the volunteer clearance has been checked; we will inform you if you have been selected to chaperone for our first field trip.
ELA: We are learning about what a noun is: Person, Place, or Thing. We drew pictures and labeled and identified the nouns. Our new sight words are: he, is, and have; your scholars will practice writing the new words in a sentence..
Social Studies: We are learning about leaders in our school and in our home.
Math: We are identifying numbers in order and working on greater than and equal to.
Science: We are finishing up on movement and force.
***Friendly reminder: If your scholar is not feeling well, please keep them home. The beginning of the school year comes with colds, runny noses, sore throats, and scholars not feeling well. We are trying to keep from spreading germs to a minimum.
The Kindergarten Team
Fascinating First Grade News!
First grade had a wonderful time on Apple Day! Thank you to those who could join to help our event go smoothly, the first grade team thanks you!
Testing continues as we reach the end of September.
Although the forecast predicts a bit of warmer weather, please make sure your scholar has a light jacket, as our recess is in the morning. As always, be sure to pack your scholar a reusable water bottle for usage throughout the day.
We thank all parents and guardians for your continued support.
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Our lessons for next week:
RELA: Realistic Fiction, adjectives
Social Studies: My Government
Math: Doubles, Near Doubles
Science: Making choices in government
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Upcoming Dates:
9.29 DRA Testing
9.29 Hispanic Heritage Project due
10.2 Schools and Offices Closed
Best!
The First Grade Team
Spectacular Second Grade News!
As we continue to settle into the school year, we kindly request your support in reinforcing the importance of following our school motto with your scholar. Respect Others, Opt to Be Scholarly, Act Responsibly, and React with Kindness.
Important information:
Dibels Testing-September 26-
Please help prepare your scholar by ensuring they get a good night’s rest and eat a healthy breakfast. These simple steps go a long way in supporting their success!
Hispanic Heritage Month-September 15th-October 15th
In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, scholars will learn some important facts about Spanish speaking countries:
Glasper- Bolivia
Reid-Cuba
Hutchins- Dominican Republic
Fletcher- Guatemala
Butler's Orchard -October 22nd
Permission slips will be sent home this week.
The Second Grade Team
Terrific Third Grade News!
This week in Reading, students will begin Unit 1, Week 5. They will focus on analyzing the plot elements of a myth, including the sequence of events, conflict, and resolution. Our phonics skill for the week is diphthongs. In addition, students will continue working on their personal narrative writing.
In Social Studies, students will review Lessons 1–4 in Chapter 1. They will complete an in-class study guide and participate in tailored activities to reinforce their understanding. The Chapter 1 Assessment will take place on Friday, October 3, and will be open book.
In Math, students will start Topic 3. Topic 3 is all about using multiplication properties to solve multiplication problems using factors 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8. We will be focusing on the Distributive Property and the Associative Property.
In Science, students will continue with Topic 1. We will be working on Lesson 3, which is Forces and Motion. Students will learn about different types of forces, such as contact force, tension force, spring force, and friction.
Reminders:
No School - 10/2
Fourth Grade Weekly News!
Let's have a great week on purpose!!
Upcoming
10/2 No School Yom Kippur
-Fourth Grade Team
Fabulous Fifth Grade News!
No School
Thursday, October, 2 2025 is a Jewish Holiday celebration, Yom Kippur. There is no school in observance of the holiday.
Field Trip
Please be on the look out for permission slips for the Skate Zone, October 29th filed trip. The cost is $48.00 and will cover bus ride, admission, skate rental, STEM lesson, and pizza and drink buffet.
SUBJECT CONTENT
RELA
Students will continue with Pedro's Journal and end with the Progress Check on Friday.
Social Studies
Students will assess Chapter 1: The First Americans and migrate into the introduction of Chapter 2: Age of Exploration.
Science
Students will be able to identify materials based on their properties.
Math
This week in Math, we will continue to multiply whole numbers and decimals using different strategies and models.
CONTINUE TO BE YOUR BEST SELF EVERYDAY!
Team 5th Grade
Superior Specials News!
Greetings Parents!
We have finished our sketch journals/portfolios and have started plans for our first projects. K-1st grade are starting with lines, shapes, and color elements. 1st and 2nd are working on portraits features. 3rd grade has repetition, patterns, rhythm, and unity principles to illustrate. 4th grade has to create character infused names. And, 5th grade are creating prompt inspired creatures.
Mr. Dorsey
Music
K- We learned about different types of voices
1st - We learned about Mozart
2nd - We learned about dynamics and a children Ghana song
3rd - We sang shake the papaya
4th - We learned about tied notes in music
5th - We learned about (ti ta ti) rhythm
Technology
Hello! K-1 students developed mouse skills such as pointing, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging while practicing counting, as well as matching shapes and colors.
2-5 students have been practicing Home Row keys as well as letters t, y, w, o, q and p.
PE
Good week to all! In PE, we have been simply reviewing rules and procedures in order to ensure a safe and orderly year. Please continue to send students to school in athletic sneakers in order to maintain safety and have a good time!
Lego
Hello! This week we will continue our first lesson in the LEGO curriculum.
K-1st: My XL World: We will discuss where we live and places we see in our neighborhoods. We will build our homes.
2nd: Science in Nature & Our Daily Lives: We will discuss habitats. We will build a habitat and include a plant and animal from the chosen habitats.
3rd: Animals & Their Environment: We will be discussing how to protect animals from weather. We will build a dog house that protects animals from the group's chosen weather.
4-5th: Science Connections: How Eyes See. We will discuss how our eyes adjust to see in different lighting. We will build a cave car that includes a moving light.
STEM
Greetings,
This week in STEM our Kinder scholars learned to use their imagination to show that even though we may use an everyday object one way, with our imagination it can be anything that we want it to be. Our 1st grade scholars are working as a team to create the longest chain using only 1 sheet of paper. They have evaluated their first chain and discussed what they could do different to make their chain longer if they could do it again. Our 2nd grade scholars have collaborated and come to a consensus for their group’s design to protect the food. Next, they will gather materials from nature to build their design. 3rd collaborated and come to a consensus of their game design. Next, we will gather materials from nature to begin creating their game. 4th grade scholars have sketched out a design for their bags. They have also learned about symmetry, measuring and creating a pattern. 5th grade scholars have begun gathering materials from nature for their shelter design.
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