CMIT South Elementary School
Dear CMIT South Elementary Tiger Parents and Guardians,
As we approach the start of the 2024-2025 school year, we're excited to welcome both our returning CMIT Tigers and our new CMIT South Tigers to what promises to be an amazing year of growth and learning. We understand that the first day of school can be both exciting and challenging as we all adjust to new routines, so we ask that you pack your patience, especially during arrival and dismissal times.
Our school day begins at 8:00 a.m., with the back cafeteria doors opening at 7:35 a.m. to welcome students. For families participating in our morning enrichment program, please note that it starts at 6:30 a.m. When arriving, we kindly ask that you follow the arrival procedures outlined in the chart provided below. Your cooperation helps ensure a smooth and safe start to each day for all our students.
To help our students settle into their new routines and allow our teachers to establish classroom structure, parents will not be permitted to accompany their children to the classrooms. However, please rest assured that we have designated staff members who will be on hand to assist our kindergarteners and new students in finding their way to their classrooms. We're committed to ensuring that every child feels welcome and supported from the moment they step into our school.
Afternoon dismissal begins at 2:25 p.m. If you're picking up your child, please use the KVS form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DBnuAt_ZIcpmHPi9BX4Xy80bSAynbK9Ojfwn6NM7sxI/viewform?edit_requested=true) to indicate that you're in line. It's crucial to follow the instructions laid out in your KVS parent letter. Should you have any questions or concerns about the KVS system, please direct them to kidvaletsystem@gmail.com. For dismissal, we kindly ask that you follow the dismissal procedures outlined in the chart provided below.
Let's join together in making this first day, and indeed the entire school year, a great success for our CMIT South Tigers. Your support and cooperation are invaluable as we embark on this new academic journey. If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Remember… The STEM Journey Begins Here! We look forward to a wonderful year of learning, growth, and achievement with you and your scholars.
Have a Paww-Rific Day!
Educationally,
Ms. Tauheedah N. Simmons-Lewis
Acting Principal
Chesapeake Math & IT Academy Elementary South (CMIT)
Please take a look at these August- September calendar reminders:
- 8/26 - First Day of School
- 8/30 - Back to School Bash
- 9/2 - Labor Day – Schools and Offices Closed
- 9/11 - Back to School Night 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- 9/16 - Professional Development – Schools Closed for Students
- 9/27 - Teacher Planning Half-Day – 3-Hr. Early Dismissal for Students
KVS is our school's dismissal tool for car riders. All parents MUST fill out their KVS number when picking up their scholar. It is imperative that numbers are entered once you reach the car line. If your scholar is a car rider, please take time to help him or her practice memorizing his or her number as this will make the dismissal process much quicker!
In November 2020, PGCPS launched an online volunteer application and approval process. Click here for more information on becoming a volunteer and to access the application.
Attendance in school each day is important. Let’s stay in school.
In order for an absence to be considered excused, a written note must accompany the student no later than three (3) days after return to school. The note should include:
- date(s) of absence
- scholar’s name
- Reason for absence
Late or make-up work will not be accepted unless the absence is an excused absence. Please review Administrative Procedure 5113 AP 5113 - Student Attendance, Absence and Truancy for further information.
Students who are absent for ten consecutive days will be withdrawn on the 11th day and will need to re-enroll.
Lawful Absences
Students enrolled in public schools are considered lawfully absent from school for any portion of the day, only under the following conditions:
- Death of a family member
- Illness of the student
- Court appearance
- Work approved or sponsored by a school
- Observance of a religious holiday
- State of emergency
- Suspension from school
- Mental Health (Students may receive as an excused absence one (1) day of absence
- in each semester of each school year for a student’s mental health needs.
- Other emergencies
- Deployment-related absences
Unlawful Absences
Unlawful absence – any time a student does not attend school that does not qualify as the above-listed reasons for a lawful absence.
Tardy
Scholars will be officially tardy if they are not in the building at 8:05 a.m.
If your scholar enters the building after the 8:05 a.m. bell, a parent must escort them into the building and electronically sign them in the late arrival portal. Scholars will be given an orange tardy slip to be permitted to class.
Parents of students who have 10 or more tardies in a semester will be required to meet with the principal/designee to discuss the reasons for the tardies and to develop a plan for improvement.
School Meals
2024-25 School Year Meal Prices
Elementary (Pre-K through Grade 5)
Breakfast: $1.60/day
Lunch: $2.75/day
How to Pay
MySchoolBucks, owned and operated by Heartland Payment Systems, is an online payment service that provides parents the ability to securely pay for meals, monitor student cafeteria purchases, make tuition payments for Before and After School Extended Learning programs, and receive email notifications for low-account balances. With MySchoolBucks, payments can be made 24/7 using a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, credit or debit card, and mobile app.
Principal Lunch Account
ALL breakfast,lunch, and Principal lunch payments should be made via www.myschoolbucks.com.
All money comes/goes to 1 account (child's). All that is needed to set up account (if not done) is
students lunch pin or student id.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
We encourage all families to consider applying for free and reduced-price meals! Visit www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict to apply online today!
To apply, you will need:
- The name, school, and grade of your school-age children
- The name of all adults living in the home
- Income information for all adults living in the home
- Student ID Numbers for your school-age children
Applications will also be sent home with students the first week of school. Applications are available at all PGCPS schools and can be submitted at any time.
CHESAPEAKE MATH AND IT SOUTH ELEMENTARY
• Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
• Grades: K-5
• Uniform: Yes
• Before After School Enrichment: Yes
http://clfmd.org/enrichment-2/
• School Colors: Hunter Green, Navy Blue
• School Mascot: "Roary" the Tiger
• School Website: http://www.cmitsouthes.org
For more information