Tiger News
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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 the letters; “Pp” and “Cc”, identifying the letter and letter sounds. We will introduce nouns; plural and singular, and letter Pp blends.
Social Studies: We are learning about Hispanic Heritage Month and each class has a country they are learning fun facts about.
Math: We are finishing up topic 1 with identifying numbers 0-5. We will introduce greater than and equal towards the end of the week.
Science: We are continuing learning about forces of push and pull to make objects move, and explain that the amount of force that is used to make an object move depends on the object's weight.
***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!
Our first graders did well with following the procedures for MAP testing this week. Just so you know, our Apple Day is Friday 9/26. Please keep on the lookout for opportunities to donate food for our day. Also, please message your scholar’s teacher if you would like to be a volunteer for Apple Day (you must be cleared as a volunteer to do so).
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Our lessons for next week:
RELA: Informational text cont
Social Studies: My Government
Math: Count on to Add
Science: Uses of Sound
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Upcoming Dates:
9.22- Dibels Testing
9.23- Schools Closed for Students
9.26 Apple Day
9.29 DRA Testing
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 22-26
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 soon.
The Second Grade Team
Terrific Third Grade News!
In Social Studies, students will begin Chapter 1: Lesson 4 Interacting with the Environment.
In Math, we will be finishing Topic 2. Our Topic 2 Assessment will be on Friday, September 26, 2025. The Topic 2 extra credit is due on Friday, September 26, 2025.
In Science, we will be continuing with Topic 1. We are continuing to learn about motion, direction, speed, and position. We will be taking a look at forces and motion, as well as balanced and unbalanced forces.
Reminders:
Specials:
Thursday- Rotation 2
Friday- Rotation 3
Fourth Grade Weekly News!
Next week in Reading, students will finish Unit 1 Week 3 with evaluating details in a magazine article. In Social Studies, students will take Chapter 1 Assessment. In Writing, students will continue drafting their personal narrative story using elements of narrative nonfiction. In Math, students will review and take topic 2 assessment. In Science, students will take the Science MAP Assessment.
Let's have a great week on purpose!!
Upcoming
9/23 No School
-Fourth Grade Team
Fabulous Fifth Grade News!
SCIENCE MAP
We will continue MAP testing in the Science subject area on Monday, September, 22, 2025. Please ensure your scholar is in attendance and arrives on-time.
NO SCHOOL ON TUESDAY 9/23 FOR STUDENTS
There will be teacher planning on September 23, 2025. There is no school for students. Please return the following day to your normal schedule.
SUBJECT CONTENT
ELA
Students will be learning a fictional text: Pedro's Journal. Their writing will be focused on a personal narrative and using the tools of writing a narrative such as a rubric, graphic organizers, and writing exemplars. Students will also learn to develop sequence of events in a narrative. Students' word study will focus on vowel teams. Let's Go, Tigers!
Math
This week in math, we will multiply multi-digit whole numbers.
Science
In science this week students will explore the states of matter.
Social Studies
Although we are MAP testing this week our scholars will discuss the different cultures. Families around the world celebrate life in many beautiful ways. Each culture has its own traditions that help people feel connected to their history, beliefs, and loved ones. This week, our scholars will be learning about Native American culture. Exploring different cultures can be fun and eye-opening. We encourage you to take some time this week to discover and learn about a culture that is new to you.
Happy exploring!
Thank you for a productive week! May you progress forward and be excellent in all your endeavors!
Team 5th Grade
Superior Specials News!
Art
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
Hello all! We will review basic music literacy such as, rhythm, solfege, and music terms.
Technology
Greetings,
K-1: Scholars have been practicing mouse skills.
2-5: Scholars 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 begin our LEGO curriculum.
K-1st: My XL World: We will discuss where we live and places we see in our neighborhoods.
2nd: Science in Nature & Our Daily Lives: We will discuss habitats.
3rd: Animals & Their Environment: We will be discussing how to protect animals from weather.
4-5th: Science Connections: How Eyes See. We will discuss how our eyes adjust to see in different lighting.
STEM
Greetings!
This week scholars in K are learning about the forces push and pull. Scholars in 1st are continuing to learn how to work as a team to solve a problem. Their challenge was to create the longest chain using 1 piece of paper. Scholars in grade 2 are in the planning phase of the Engineering Design Process of trying to keep food safe while camping. Scholars in 3rd grade are in the planning phase of the Engineering Design Process. Their challenge is to create a game from materials in nature. 4th grade scholars are in the Imagine phase of the Engineering Design Process as they are learning about Hiking Backpacks and how they are made. Our 5th grade scholars are in the Planning phase of the Engineering Design Process as they are planning out how to create a shelter that can withstand and protect its occupants from different weather.
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