CMIT North Middle School Newsletter

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.

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.

1/10: Prospective Family Open House (6pm in-person)

1/15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Schools and Offices Closed)

1/19: 2nd Quarter Ends

1/22: Professional Day for Teachers (1/2 Day Asynchronous Learning for Students from Home)

1/26: Make Up Picture Day

2/7: 2nd Quarter Report Cards Released

2/19: President's Day (Schools and Offices Closed)

2/20: Parent-Teacher Conferences (2-hour Delayed Opening for Students)

2/28: 3rd Quarter Progress Reports Released Online

3/4: Professional Development (Schools Closed for Students)

3/22: End of 3rd Quarter

3/25-4/1: Spring Break

4/2: Professional Day for Teachers (1/2 Day Asynchronous Learning for Students from Home)

Cell Phones and Social Media

Social media plays a big role in teen culture today. Surveys show that ninety percent of teens ages 13-17 have used social media. Seventy five percent report having at least one active social media profile, and 51% report visiting a social media site at least daily. Two thirds of teens have their own mobile devices with internet capabilities. Some of the most common apps used by our students at CMIT are Instagram, Locket, Discord, Twitter (X), and apps that allow for texting group chats. The activity on these apps outside of school do tend affect our students when they come to school. There are many ways to help your child learn to use social media sites responsibly. It's important to talk with your child about their social media use and your family rules, including consequences for too much use or inappropriate use and how you will be monitoring their online activities.

Dismissal

Our dismissal process begins at 2:49 pm daily. All scholars must be out of the building by 3:15 pm, unless participating in an after-school activity. Additionally, those students who are staying after-school must report directly to their program. Students are not allowed to loiter or leave the property and return, as it poses a safety concern related to student supervision.

We appreciate your attention and cooperation in ensuring that CMIT provides an environment conducive to learning and safety for all!

According to Administrative Procedure 5121, classes that meet 3-5 times per week require a minimum of 2 grades per week entered into SchoolMax and classes that meet 1-2 times per week require a minimum of 1 grade per week entered into SchoolMax. Additionally, please be mindful that AP5121 also states "Teachers must return graded papers and assignments within ten days of submission in order to provide on-going, timely feedback to students and parents."

Parents are encouraged to login regularly to monitor their scholar’s progress. Additionally, be sure to update your contact information in the Family Portal. This is the information that the school will use to send emails, texts, and robo-calls to keep you informed. If you encounter any issues accessing or updating your Family Portal please visit:

https://www.pgcps.org/offices/information-technology/technology-training-and-instructional-technology/schoolmax-support-for-parents-and-guardians.

Make up day will be January 26th. Students should wear their oxford uniform. Please see the order form attached.

Please see details below. All submissions can be given to Mrs. Jones in Room 111. https://clfmd.org/communications/competitions-contests/

Examples of Lawful Absences include: death in the immediate family, illness, suspension, observance of religious holidays, court summons, etc.

Please be sure to provide a note to the school when your child is absent. Electronic notes are also accepted using this link https://shorturl.at/kmoL4

Families are encouraged to refer to Administrative Procedure 5113 for more information.

Attention All 8th Grade Parents. This topic will be covered from December 8 thru January 9, 2024

Congratulations to the newly elected CMIT North Middle School PTO board!

President - Irma Kittrell: president_nmspto@cmitacademy.org
Vice President - Senika Romulus: vicepresident_nmspto@cmitacademy.org
Treasurer - Al Osifade: treasurer_nmspto@cmitacademy.org
Corresponding Secretary - Nefretete Smith: correspondingsec_nmspto@cmitacademy.org
Parliamentarian - Shellon Holloway: parliamentarian_nmspto@cmitacademy.org

The board has already begun work towards applying for its articles of incorporation and its 501(c)(3) non-profit status. Anyone with experience in this work is encouraged to email a board member.

Stay up to date with the monthly breakfast and lunch menu with Meal Viewer.

All parents are encouraged to apply for Free or Reduced Meal Services (FARMS). This information impacts school funding which equals $$dollars$$ in our classrooms.

Even if parents don't think they qualify, they are encouraged to apply at MySchoolApps.com. Online applications are processed within 24-48 hours.

Students who are not eligible for free or reduced-priced meals must pay for their meals. See Meal Prices. Parents and guardians can easily monitor and add funds to student meal accounts using MySchoolBucks.