Tiger News

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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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 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)

Your CMIT eBoard is excited to begin a new year of learning and fun activities for our scholars! We want to hear from you! Please send your messages and ideas to our email at cmitespto@gmail.com. Your PTO works closely with the school's leadership to ensure everyone’s safety while bringing education and fun to our scholars and families. We would love to have YOU join our amazing team of volunteers! Parents must complete the entire process to volunteer for a school/PTO hosted events, to volunteer in your scholars class (only if invited by teachers) and chaperone on field trips.

To help you on your journey of getting involved and accessing pertinent information, here is a list of links to get you there quickly:

CMIT NES PTO Website https://www.cmitnespto.org/

Join the PTO https://www.cmitnespto.org/membership ***Annual requirement***

Become a Volunteer https://www.cmitnespto.org/volunteer ***Trainings for PGCPS and CMIT are annual requirements***

On-Site Fingerprinting Appointment https://cmitespto.setmore.com/

PTO Meeting Schedule https://www.cmitnespto.org/about-us
Facebook : CMIT NES PTO https://www.facebook.com/CMITElementaryParentTeacherOrganization

Tiger Family Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/cmitnesfamilies

PTO Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cmitnorthespto/

Subscribe to the School Newsletter https://secure.smore.com/n/fxv0j#subscribe_user

Join your grade level GroupMe chats to get instant updates from the PTO: https://www.cmitnespto.org/gradegroupchats



Our PTO showed over 30 teachers/staff our appreciation by treating them to fellowship and appetizers before the school started.
PTO Membership Standings : 38 Faculty vs 36 Families
Becoming a PTO member is one of the easiest (and most important!) ways to support our school. Your membership helps fund student programs, teacher appreciation events, and so much more.

Kindergarten Popsicle Play Date - The PTO welcomed our newest Tigers with popsicles, snacks, and play at Roland B. Sweitzer Community Park. With 136 families attending, it was a wonderful start to new friendships and a great school year ahead! A special thanks to : Dr. Fryson, Ms. Crosby, Mrs. Glasper, Ms. Major, Ms. Thornton and Ms. Twyman for coming out to support this event.

Gently Used Uniform Sale : A huge thank-you to our families who donated gently used uniforms and shopped at the PTO sale during the Orientation and Meet Your Teacher event this past Monday. Together, we raised $1,789 to support PTO programs and initiatives. Your generosity keeps our efforts going strong!

A big THANK YOU to all the amazing volunteers who came out on the first day of school to welcome our Tigers back! Your energy and smiles set the tone for a fantastic year ahead, and the PTO received so many compliments on how fun and festive the day felt. We couldn’t have done it without you! 🧡

https://www.donorschoose.org/donors/search.html?school=107558&includeNearbyLocations=true

Hello Kindergarten families:

We would like to introduce our kindergarten team and we are looking forward to a great year together with your scholars.

We are in the process of planning for field trips with our kindergarten scholars. Parents and chaperones must be cleared through PGCPS with fingerprints, background clearance, and safe school videos before volunteering within the building and on field trips.

Ms. Thornton:

This is my 7th year teaching Kindergarten at C.M.I.T. and I am looking forward to getting to know you and your family. We are going to have a lot of fun learning and growing together. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, over 30 years of teaching experience.

I really enjoy seeing the progress in each scholar as they grow and learn throughout the year.

Ms. Shulman:

This is my 3rd year teaching Kindergarten at CMIT. I have one daughter who attends CMIT North High school and a son who attends CMIT North Middle School.

I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education at Washington Adventist University. I am currently working on my Master’s degree at Bowie State University. I have over 27 years of teaching experience.

Ms. Lewis:

I am a native of Prince George’s County and a graduate of Howard University. I have been an educator for 13 years and this will be my 7th year at CMIT North Elementary. I am excited about the 2025-2026 School year and I look forward to meeting each of our incoming Kindergarten families.

Ms. Major:

This is my fifth year teaching kindergarten at CMIT. Previously, I have taught Pre-K for 6 years in PGCPS. I have a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Grand Canyon University. My oldest daughter completed her Masters degree at Walden University. My younger daughter recently graduated from Towson University. This year my son is a senior at the University of Maryland and he is also a graduate of CMIT North High School.

Welcome to 4th Grade!! We are looking forward to having an awesome year. We can't wait to see the great work they produce this year. Let's meet the 4th grade team!!

Eric Trippe, Math/Science
This is my twelfth year teaching at CMIT, and I'm more excited than ever to be back. I've loved getting to know my students and their families over the years, and I'm looking forward to continuing to build relationships and help them learn and grow. This will be my third year teaching fourth grade, and I couldn't be more excited! I've always loved Math and Science, and I can't wait to share my passion with my students. I'm also passionate about creating a safe and supportive learning environment where everyone feels welcome and respected. I believe that all students can learn, and I'm committed to providing them with the best possible education. I have a lot of fun activities planned, and I can't wait to see what we can accomplish together!

Mr. Chang, Math/Science
Surprise! Guess who is moving up to 4th grade as well! In case you didn't know, my name is Mr. Chang. I taught 3rd grade last year, and I've been teaching at CMIT for the past 5 years. I really enjoy making Math and Science hands-on and memorable. Let's make this a great year where we continue to foster a caring community of learners!

Ms. Daniel, Reading/ Social Studies
This will be my 15th year as a classroom teacher. I am looking forward to growing lifelong readers and writers within my classroom. I am a candidate this year to attain National Board Certification in Literacy and I am excited to continue this journey. Reading & Writing is one of my passions and I look forward to sharing that with my scholars. One of my goals this year is to share with students the many possibilities that can be found in books. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling to new places, reading, and spending time with family/friends. I am looking forward to having a great time with your scholar this year.

Ms. Robinson
Hello, my name is Ms. Robinson and I’m super excited to be working with the fourth grade team. I’ve been working at CMIT for 3 years. I enjoy cooking and spending time with my family.

Let's have a great week on purpose!! We are looking forward to working together to create memorable memories for our scholars. Let's have a great year!!


We are getting to a good start here in fourth grade. Students are practicing routines and procedures while getting acclimated to a new grade and new school year.

Next week in Reading, we will be finishing up Unit 1 Week 1 on narrative nonfiction. In Social Studies ,students will know that weather and climate varies across regions. In Writing, students will be brainstorming their ideas to write a personal narrative. In Math, students will be studying place values. In Science, students explain what energy is, describe some forms of energy, and explain how a moving object's speed and energy are related.

Upcoming Dates
9/1 No School Labor Day

Let's have a great week on purpose!!

-Fourth Grade Team

-Ms. McVeigh

It gives me great sense of joy to follow my passion in the field of education and to make a difference in the lives of my students. CMIT is a school that is steadily growing in number and reputation and I am happy to be apart of that journey.

Working in the Special Education department as a resource teacher, I am excited to continue to provide interactive and engaging lesson to develop student’s academic abilities on all levels. Most importantly being able to see students succeed is what is most rewarding in this great task of being a teacher.

Finally, outside of school I enjoy community engagement activities such as coaching little league football, which I have been doing for almost 15 years. I also enjoy traveling and the time spent with my family.

Mr. Wright

I am Ms. On, one of the Special Education Resource Teachers here at CMIT North Elementary. As we begin a new school year, I am thrilled to continue working alongside my colleagues to support our amazing students. Having had the privilege of working with them over the past two years, I am excited to embark on another year of learning and growth together.

A bit about me — I am a Maryland native and a proud alumna of the University of Maryland, College Park. My journey in education, driven by a deep-rooted passion for guiding and supporting youth, took a meaningful turn during my time in Ghana. There, the magic of teaching became even more apparent as I had the opportunity to work at a local school. The connections I formed with my students and the growth I witnessed underscored my belief in the transformative power of education.

My commitment to Special Education stems from a strong desire to ensure that every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and shine in a nurturing environment. It’s a mission I am proud to uphold here at CMIT North Elementary, and I am dedicated to contributing to our school’s continued success.

Beyond the classroom, I lead a spirited girls' youth group, guiding them through the exciting journey of personal and academic development. Additionally, I remain actively involved in projects supporting education for children in underdeveloped countries, which has been both fulfilling and inspiring. On a personal note, I find joy in fitness and wellness activities, relish long walks, and have a deep love for baking.

As we step into this new school year, I am filled with enthusiasm and look forward to working with our students, parents, and fellow educators. Together, we will continue to foster the positive and nurturing environment that makes CMIT North Elementary such a special place.

Warm regards,
Ms. On

Dawn Robinson is a native of Richmond, Virginia and a graduate of Virginia Tech. Her
diverse background includes a true appreciation for Technology. Her interest in
technology began while working in the corporate world as a project team member in
Verizon’s Centralized Operations Group in Richmond, VA., where she worked in
conjunction with Verizon engineers and technicians to coordinate and implement
service/installation orders for high-speed data circuits, Frame Relay services, FCC
interstate circuits and (at that time) state of the art/newly developed large bandwidth
FIOS fiberoptic data facilities. Ms. Robinson transitioned into education in the fall of
2007, working as a Special Education middle school teacher for students with
intellectual disabilities in Richmond Virginia Public Schools. She also worked for several
years for Dominion Academy, a private therapeutic K-12 Day School for students with
significant emotional disabilities. Just prior to joining the faculty at CMIT, Ms. Robinson
served as a Magnet School Visual Media (Digital) Arts teacher in suburban Atlanta,
Georgia instructing digital drawing/painting, advertising/graphic design, illustration and
Claymation video creation.
Ms. Robinson recently relocated to Maryland and is thrilled to be a part of CMIT North
Elementary School. Ms. Robinson is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.,
enjoys spending time with her family, crafting and creating works of art.

Ms. Robinson

I am thrilled to join the SPED Department, having taught multi-linguals and improving readers for the last seven years. While I got my start in Massachusetts, I identify as a Maryland resident :). When I am not working, I enjoy meeting and getting to know people from different cultures, exercising and savoring time with friends.
Ms. Stanford

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CMIT NES Families,

Welcome to a new and amazing school year. Get ready to explore how we can calm our minds, take deep breaths, and understand the power of expressing our emotions! We will be growing this year. I am here if you need me.

Love,

Ms. Arnold

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.

How We Do It

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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