Tiger News February 16, 2024
Welcome to the 2023-2024 School year!
Order your Yearbook Today!
We are now accepting online orders for the 2023-2024 Yearbook!! Yearbooks can only be purchased online and is open to all scholars in grades K-5. Please use the link below to order your scholar's yearbook.
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectStudent?isAdvertisementOnly=False
If you have any questions regarding the yearbook, please reach out to Ms. Daniel at ydaniel@cmitelementary.org.
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.
In this site you will find useful information on the HOME, FORMS, SCHEDULE, and NEWSLETTER pages 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
CLICK HERE TO VISIT: https://sites.google.com/cmitelementary.org/cmit-nes-front-office-news?usp=sharing
Attendance
Please note we have implemented a Google form for submission of absences/late arrivals and notes. This form is the only acceptable method of communication and must be utilized for reporting absences/late arrivals and uploading doctor/medical notes ONLY for your student(s). With the exception of COVID reporting in which an email in addition to the absence form must be sent to Nurse Ann, Dr. Fryson and Mrs. Virgil.
Please click here: https://forms.gle/w8PKFbJBj9J9FgPr9 to access the CMIT North Elementary School Absence Form to submit doctor notes, results and any absence notes.
ABSENT NOTE SUBMISSION: Please complete this form within three (3) days once your child returns to instruction. Excused absences cannot be placed into SchoolMax until AFTER the child returns to instruction. Family vacations and trips are not considered excused absences. Refer to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for further clarification regarding excused and unexcused absences.
For quick reference, you may access the handbook at: https://offices.pgcps.org/student_rights_responsibilities.htm
Kind Kindergarten News!
Hello Kindergarten Families:
Winter is here; please make sure that your scholar is dressed appropriately for the weather for outdoor recess.
ELA: We will be working on introduction to myths, review syllables, and practice short (i) and long (i). We will also introduce prepositions, and how we use them.
Social Studies:We are continuing to learn about black inventors and black heroes and legends in celebration of black history month.
Math: We are working on composing and decomposing numbers up to 20.
Science: We are discussing the needs of people, and what we need to survive on a daily basis.
Upcoming Event
February 19, 2024 Presidents Day (No School)
February 20, 2024 2-hr delay (Parent Teacher Conference)
February 29, 2024 scholars information completed
*Friendly reminder: Please fill out the following information using the link below. We will need your scholar's T-shirt size, your scholar's baby photo and publicity permission DUE BY February 29, 2024. Please complete one (1) form for each student if you have more than one child in kindergarten. Thank you!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
https://forms.gle/dWhD5xkP5pYaNjUU7
(Kindergarten Promotion link)
*Friendly reminder: If your scholar is sick or not feeling well, please keep them home. They should not be in school with a fever a constant runny nose, or a cough that disrupts their ability to focus and concentrate on their lessons.
Kindergarten Team
Fascinating First Grade News!
Hello First Grade Families:
Next week, we come back to school on a Tuesday; a two hour delay. Due to this changing weather, please continue to have your scholar dress appropriately for the weather.
Wednesday is our field trip to the Maryland Science Center; please make sure your scholar brings a bagged lunch this day. We will depart from school at 8:30 a.m. sharp, and return by 2:00 p.m.
If you have not done so, please turn in your permission slip for the field trip ASAP.
Our lessons this week include:
RELA: Persuasive Text
Grammar: Open syllables
Math: Adding Tens Using an Open Number Line
Social Studies: Changes in Technology and Transportation
Science: Living things: Animal Parts review
Upcoming dates:
2/19: Schools Closed- Presidents Day
2/20: Parent Teacher Conferences
2/21: Field Trip to Maryland Science center
Thank you!
First Grade Team
Hello First Grade Families:
Spectacular Second Grade News!
We had a wonderful time celebrating kindness, love, and unity this week. Next week, we will continue Unit 3, theme Our Traditions. In Math, we will continue Topic 9, Understand Place Value and count by numbers to 1,000 and prepare for the assessment. In Science, we will continue topic 4, Earth's Processes. We have a short week so there will be no homework. As alway, please ensure your scholar reads daily.
We kindly request your support in reinforcing the importance of following our School Motto with your scholars. I will Respect Myself and Others, I will Opt to Be Scholarly, I will Act Responsibly, and I will React with Kindness.
Important reminders:
February 19th- President's Day No school
February 20th- Parent Teacher Conference/Two-Hour Delay
February 21st- Parent University
February 26th- Virtual Honor Roll Assembly
Upcoming Field Trips:
Baltimore Museum of Industry-March 18th-be on the lookout for the permission slips
Second Grade Team
Terrific Third Grade News!
In Social Studies, students will continue to wrap up Chapter 4: Government, Landmarks, and Symbols.
This week in Math, scholars are applying their knowledge of the four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) to solve two-step word problems. Pictures and diagrams are great strategies to help determine the best way of approaching each question. The plan is to finish up this short unit by the end of the week.
In Science, we are starting a new topic! For the next couple of weeks, scholars will be learning about plant and animal life cycles.
Reminders:
Monday 2/19- No School (President's Day)
Please check SchoolMax weekly for updates
Weekly News!
In Reading, students will explore author's purpose in a biography. In Social Studies, we will begin studying the Southeast Region. In Math, students will take their Topic 11 test and begin locating and describing fractions and decimals on number lines. In Science, students will continue presenting their STEM Fair projects.
Parent Teacher Conferences will be on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 and there will be a 2-hour delayed start of the school day. Due to the limited amount of spaces, teachers have reached out to parents that we would like to meet with. If you would like to meet with any of your scholar's teachers please do not hesitate to reach out and schedule a meeting.
Please check SchoolMax weekly to stay abreast of your scholar's progress in their classes. Grades are updated weekly and this is a great conversation starter with your scholar on what is going well and what needs to be improved to continue to have a successful year.
Upcoming Dates
2/19 No School- President's Day
2/20- 2-hour Delay Start Parent Teacher's Conference
Let's have a great week on purpose!!
Fourth Grade Team
Fabulous Fifth Grade News!
Black History Month Projects
Our Black History Month Project, BHM Assembly, and Wax Museum will take place at the end of the month. Below you will find a link that has the due dates and the details of the project. Please see the attachment if you have any questions.
BHM Posters will be be displayed in cafeteria by February 23, 2024.
School Wide Assembly is on February 27, 2024.
Wax Museum is on February 28, 2024.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ja2pW0JCWOE4wIRhyzd5E3fymKrQoI4n-gUQ4lrE27M/edit?usp=sharing
Subject Content:
RELA
This week, we will begin our "Poetry Collection" and evaluate the rhythms and rhymes of the authors. Students will learn stanzas and how to make emotional connections and comprehensive interpretation to literature. They will also practice writing their own creative pieces.
Social Studies
Students will be reviewing Chapter 5 for the Unit Assessment on Friday.
Science
Due to testing in math, students are continuing to work in Topic 4 Lesson 2, they should be able to describe what makes up the atmosphere. Describe what makes up the hydrosphere.
Math
This week in math, we will continue to divide fractions.
Have a great week!
Team 5th Grade
Superior Specials News!
Art
Greetings,
African American History Contest
This project is mandatory for 3rd-5th grade levels, and optional for Kindergarten-2nd grade levels.
Students will be allotted time in their homeroom class and in Art class to work on their projects. They can also work on them at home. Entries must be submitted to Art class by Friday, February 23rd, 2024.
Supplies needed: Please see the rubric.
Art class will supply an (18x24) sheet of paper for 2-dimensional entries.
***Poster board, cardstock, or presentation board must be supplied by students***
Entries must be submitted to Art class by Friday, February 23rd, 2024.
Contest Information:
https://clfmd.org/african-american-history-contest/
Music
Hi! Kindergarten students learned about how short and long sounds impact the way music makes us feel.
1st-2nd 4th-5th grade: On different levels, using a different variety of notes, the students are all learning how to create simple melodies in a group.
3rd grade: The students went over Do-Re-Mi and how to sing in rounds!
Every class the students are learning about a different Legendary Black Music Artis
Technology
Hi!
K-2 students practiced:Meaning of Online: Vocabulary Interactive Practice
In this interactive learning experience, students improve their knowledge of vocabulary terms and definitions related to what it means to be online.
3-5 students practiced:
Keyboarding: Lower Row
This engaging and interactive digital lesson provides direct instruction and practice with the basic keyboarding techniques needed to type using the lower row keys. The learners gain knowledge about proper finger placement and posture, and are provided a review of the home and upper row keys.
PE
Hello, this week in PE we are just reviewing things we’ve covered this year so far. I just want to make sure we remember the safety rules in order to maintain a safe and fun environment.
STEM I
Greetings !!! K-2 is working on a coding express set and 3-5 are doing a soccer goal build.
STEM II
Greetings,
In STEM II K, 1st & 5th grade will be introduced to coding. 4th will continue exploring coding. 2nd will be testing their bridges. Third grade will be continuing to build their pinball machines.
Creative Arts Team
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