Tiger News

Dear CMIT Parents and Guardians,

We need your support to ensure our CMIT schools receive the funding necessary to provide the best possible education for your children. Due to changes under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, our schools face budget challenges, partly because of low submission rates for Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FARM) applications.

Even if you think your family may not qualify, we strongly encourage every parent to complete the application. Each submitted form helps secure essential funding for your school, and unsubmitted forms could mean a loss of $7,800 per student.

Why is this important?

• FARM applications determine eligibility for free/reduced meals and additional funding for your child’s school.

• Schools lose significant resources if families do not complete these forms, even if they may not qualify.

How easy is it to apply?

• It only takes 5-10 minutes to complete the application.

• Applications are simple and available in English, Spanish, and French.

• You can submit online at www.myschoolapps.com or by following the attached instructions.

Income eligibility guidelines are available on the district website:

https://www.pgcps.org/offices/food-and-nutrition/free-and-reduced-meals

Please take a moment to complete the application today. Every application submitted strengthens our ability to serve your children and our community.

For assistance or questions, feel free to contact your school front office.

Thank you for supporting our CMIT schools!

Please sign up to volunteer for the Book-Fair! Our event will be March 10th-14th.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHjhlF42fGuI7PtUN-iCZGwFNqVv0EAkHCRHM8fN41hsz0lg/viewform?usp=header

DIGITAL FLYER
https://registration.scholasticbookfairs.com/flipbooks/?fb=s25-es-case
Español
https://.scholastic.com/content/dam/fairs/fair-files/F24-Spanish-Book-Flyer-ES.pdf

This is a cashless event! To make it easier on you and your scholars, please create an eWALLET account this weekend. To create your scholar e-wallet, please see the link below. The e-wallet is a secure way to add funds for your school and make purchases without the worry of them carrying cash/credit cards. We do not have cash on hand so please do not send cash with the scholar to make purchases. Once you create your e-wallet you will be given a link to share with your friends and family to support your scholar's reading journey.
***NOTE*** Please keep in mind that the prices on the flyer and your scholar's wish list do not include the Maryland 6% sales tax.

eWallet Introduction Video
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/videos/intro-to-ewallet-fair-files.html

CREATE EWALLET
https://account.scholastic.com/my-scholastic/profile/create-ewallet.html?fairID=5743779&sUCN=632859186

Thank you so much for your continued support and generosity.

Saturday Academy will be held on March 8th.

Greetings Parents/Guardians!

Clubs will be held IN PERSON after the 2:25 p.m.-2:55 p.m. school dismissal. Club times are from 3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. on the days specified. Clubs students must be picked up at 4:00 p.m.

Click on the link below to read a description of the clubs and associated cost, if applicable.

• Club Descriptions 2024-2025

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Daniel at ydaniel@cmitelmentary.org or Mrs. Mccain-Wigfall at bmccain@cmitelementary.org

Weekly Specials Rotations
Rotation 1 follows Monday's 3/10

Rotation 2 follows Tuesday's schedule3/11

Rotation 3 follows Wednesday's schedule 3/12

Rotation 1 will be Thursday 3/13

Rotation 2 will be Friday 3/14

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

CLICK HERE TO VISIT: https://sites.google.com/cmitelementary.org/cmit-nes-front-office-news?usp=sharing

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)

CMIT ES PTO is hosting a Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser, and we’d love your support! It’s 100% contactless online ordering, and the delicious popcorn is shipped directly to your customers.

How to Participate:

Download the "Double Good App": [Enter our fund-raising Code: EJDOTS]

Create & Personalize your Pop-Up Store

Share your store with family/friends—it’s that easy!

Limited Time Only! Registration is open now! The fundraiser runs March 10-14 @ 7pm.

Every purchase helps the PTO's mission of curriculum enrichment, community building, and technology. Thank you for your support!

Prizes:

First Place: $200 Visa Gift Card

Second Place: $100 Amazon Gift Card

Third Place: $50 Target Gift Card

All scholars are invited to our first Spring Bling Sneaker Ball! This will happen after school on Friday, April 11 from 3-6pm! Admission is free, even if your child does not regularly attend Enrichment, and you can send your child to school in their dance attire that day. The PTO is supplying music, decorations, snacks and prizes! We will circulate a permission slip/registration as the date gets closer.

We are seeking volunteers for the planning committee, set up, during the dance, and clean up. Volunteers must be cleared by PGCPS & CMIT. Please sign up to volunteer here: https://forms.gle/JJjPRo4AkFtFvaBN7

Chesapeake Math IT Elementary PTO Board

Become a member of the PTO! Join here: https://www.cmitelementarypto.com/membership

PTO Website Link: www.cmitelementarypto.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CMITElementaryParentTeacherOrganization?fref=ts

When you like the page, be sure to hover over "liked" - you'll get a drop down box - click "get notifications" otherwise, we will not show up on your feed.

Text Updates via Reminder.com: Text @cmitespto to 81010

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

Next week in Reading, students will begin Week 5 studying poetry. Students will examine poetic elements and visualize to understand the text. Students will continue working on their realistic fiction story rough draft developing their characters and setting. In Social Studies, students will know that the Southeast's geography is varied. In Math, students will take Chapter 11 Assessment and begin studying fractions and decimals. In Science, students should be able to read maps to identify and compare Earth's surface features.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be at our school from March 10th through March 14th. Students will need an ewallet to shop at the fair. Please use the link below to create an ewallet for your scholar.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/ewallet.html

Please check Synergy to stay abreast of your scholar's grades in all academic areas.

Let's have a great week on purpose!!

Upcoming Dates
3/10- 3/14 Book Fair
3/14 Muffins with Moms & Matriarchs


-Fourth Grade Team

Kindergarteners are working on Lines and Shapes. We have reviewed safe scissor use and techniques.
Students will create their own artwork focused on lines and shapes and experiment with collage.
First graders are finishing a project called,
I Love My Hair!
Students will create a portrait with an abstract hair design that depicts a particular mood or feeling, using line, repetition, pattern, and color.
Second graders are creating imaginary creatures in
“Monster Mashup”
Students will present their never-before-seen creature hybrids by combining parts from five animals, to create one in its habitat. We will critique next week.
Third graders are making Patterned Landscapes. Students will create a landscape that contains patterns.
Fourth grade, Names Revealed Through Color:
Students are creating geometric name designs using color, shapes, lines, and text to express an aspect of their personality.
Fifth graders are making “Monster Line Drawings” Students create illustrations from random markings to create a 3D image with form and texture.

Music
Hello! K is beginning to learn about instrument families. 1st grade is learning about what a melody and their melodic pattern is. 2nd grade is continuing to learn about note values. 3rd grade is continue with writing and playing their own melodies on the xylophones and staff paper. 4th and 5th grade finished being graded on their xylophone projects!

Technology
Hello,
K-2 practiced Keyboarding: Locate and Type Numbers
The learners receive direct instruction and practice in keyboarding numbers 0 through 9 as they locate and type numbers, learn the relationship between the numbers on the keyboard and the screen, strengthen counting skills, and reinforce basic shape recognition in this engaging and interactive digital lesson.
3-5 practiced Hardware Fundamentals: Basic Components
During this engaging and interactive digital lesson, the learners receive direct instruction and practice in computer basics as they understand names and functions of basic components such as processor, input, output, and storage devices, and differentiate between analog and digital information.

PE
Good week, this week in PE we are doing relay races to work on our fundamentals and teamwork.

LEGO
Hello! We are continuing to work through the Lego Education lesson plans. Over the next week we will be finishing and starting the following lessons
K: Story Tales: Finishing- The Princess & the Pea
1: Great Adventures: Finishing -Boat Trip
2: Amazing Amusement Park:
Twirling Teacups
3:Happy Traveler: Swamp Boat
4-5:Winning with Science: Bobsled


STEM II
Greetings! This week K-2 learned about Katherine Johnson the human computer and her contributions to our space program.
3rd are in the planning phase of their landmarks. They have designed and created paper models of their structures. The next step is making a 2D cardboard model. 4th graders have received their materials and are underway with building their floats!
Our 5th grade scholars have completed their floats. This week they learned that prices do not stay the same day to day. The prices of their supplies increased by 15% which was a surprise to many, but this helped them understand about proper planning.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1o78KYKRlZOJ52Sxj_XPtoqYMhAZl1WeR1ly-NsH1JwE/edit?usp=sharing

Hey there, CMIT NES Families! Our K-2 students just wrapped up some awesome lessons on emotions and feelings with the school counselor and now it's time for 3rd through 5th grade to dive in! We're all about recognizing and expressing our BIG emotions in a healthy way. From practicing deep breathing to learning how to talk about what we feel, these sessions will help students navigate anything that comes their way. Get ready to explore how we can calm our minds, take deep breaths, and understand the power of expressing our emotions!

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!

Get connected! Follow CMIT North Elementary on social media. Follow us on Twitter @CMIT_Elementary Follow us on Facebook @CMITNorthElementary Follow us on Instagram cmit_north_elementary