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.

The PGCPS lottery for specialty programs and charter schools is now open until February 10th. Siblings receive preference BUT must still apply to the lottery.

Siblings already at CMIT North Elementary do not need to apply. They will automatically move to CMIT North Middle School after they complete 5th grade.

Sibling Preference Information

There is a strong correlation between students attending class on time, academic achievement, and behavior concerns in middle school. The Tardy Policy is designed to provide an incentive for students to arrive to each class on time in order to earn a Casual Day. Casual Days are awarded on the first Friday of each month based on the prior month's Tardy Report; unless otherwise announced by the administration.

Students begin each month with no tardies.

*Students with a suspension are also ineligible to participate in an upcoming Casual Day.

Parent's/Guardians,

If you are having concerns about your child. The staff at District Heights Family and Youth Services Bureau (DHYSB) would like to help by providing a space where you can discuss concerns and resources to help you. Please click on the file below for more information: Parent Space

Mr. Johnson, Professional School Counselor

February 17, 2023, is Picture Retake Day for students who were absent or need pictures retaken!

This week in Ms. Knox's art room/makers lab: we had the kilns hooked up and the material to start using the GlowForge laser cutter. For our first design, eighth graders worked with me to solve a problem in our art room. Our smart pencils and 24 USB outfitted charging dock were a hot mess. I worked with a handful of students thinking about ergonomics to design a charging dock that will streamline the look and function of our smart pencil charger. First, we made a mock-up design with cardboard and then created a plan in the program Inkscape. The final product is a huge improvement!

CMIT North MS teams made it on to another amazing year of building and breaking bridges. The CLF Bridge Building Invitational was held last Saturday, January 21 at CLF. Our TRAC Bridge teams placed first through fifth in the 7th and 8th Grade Division in the CLF Bridge Builder Invitational 2023. The goal of this competition is to design and construct a truss bridge that will carry as much weight as possible while weighing as little as possible. This will test the strength-to-weight ratio. The teams are now preparing a report portfolio and constructing the final bridge as an entry to the National TRAC Challenge Competition Finals. To our students' families, Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation, Maryland Department of Transportation, and CMIT staff thank you for all the support you gave to our teams, and for believing in us. Most importantly to our students, our CONGRATULATIONS for your dedication and hard work.

TRUSSworthy Pals- 1st Place

Rony Quijada

Angel Adesoji

Chiezita Uzoukwu

Living Civics- 2nd Place

Jamal Bah

Derek Watat

Ali Elzaree

The LOCS- 3rd Place

David Chukwu

Chukwuebuka Onwuzuligbo

Bryan Lemon

Double WW’s- 4th Place

Redate Theodros Erykah

Watson Rachel Afoakwah

The Golden Tigers- 5th Place

Jaden Nguyen

Imran Bah

Ifedayo Efuwape

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

Please use the following link to sign up if you want to be listed as a volunteer for any upcoming activities or events sponsored by the PTO. PTO Volunteer Sign-Up