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.

10/31: 1st Quarter Ends

11/1: 3-Hour Early Dismissal

11/5: General Election Day (Schools and Offices Closed)

11/18: 1st Quarter Report Cards Released Online

11/27-11/29: Thanksgiving Break (Schools and Offices Closed)

12/18: 2nd Quarter Progress Reports Released Online

12/20: 3-Hr. Early Dismissal for Students

12/23- 1/3: Winter Break

As we approach the end of the first quarter on October 31, we encourage families to stay connected with their child’s progress by regularly checking ParentVUE. Keeping up with grades and assignments is a great way to support students as they wrap up this quarter and prepare for the next. As a reminder, Administrative Procedure 5121.2 indicates that "make up work can be submitted only up to the fifth school day prior to the end of the quarter to ensure teachers have time to grade all outstanding work". Please be sure to email your scholar's teacher if needed. Thank you for your partnership in helping our students succeed!

Spirit week and Fall Festival were a success! Our students truly enjoyed themselves. Thank you to the PTO, those who volunteered, and to staff for a successful week.

We’d love to hear from you! Your feedback plays a crucial role in showcasing the strengths of our school community. Please take a moment to complete a review on Niche and let others know about your experience. To help with writing your review, we’re also sharing a helpful article from GreatSchools. Thank you for your continued support in making our school the best it can be!

Support with Writing a Review- Great Schools Article

Write a Review- Niche

Tomorrow, CMIT North Middle School will be hosting a "Men Make a Difference" event! This event is an opportunity for male figures (fathers, grandfathers, uncles, mentors, etc.) in the lives of our male middle school students to participate in a morning of discussion and activities from 8:30am-10am. Please be reminded that you will need to sign in at the main office so arriving a few minutes early is suggested. Breakfast will begin promptly at 8:30. Thank you to all who have registered to attend!

*This event will be business casual for all participants, including students. Please bring a tie if you have one.*

Please email Mrs. Jones if you have any questions- ashley3.turner@pgcps.org

Please note that students are allowed a small clutch/purse (~6”x9”) is acceptable use to carry for personal needs. A pencil pouch that clips into a binder is suggested to minimize the chance of lost items.

Scholars are carry and wear to a Large purses / bookbags / backpacks / fanny packs will be asked to store them in their lockers. Only during short-term emergency situations will students be allowed to get these items which must be returned to lockers immediately
after use.

This month's character trait is persistence. Being persistent means sticking with something, even when it gets hard. It’s about not giving up, whether you're tackling a tough assignment, practicing for a sport, or working on a personal goal. Remember, every challenge you face is an opportunity to grow stronger and smarter. Keep pushing forward, and your hard work will pay off! Who will be our students of the month for October?

Synergy is PGCPS' new Student Information System. It is critically important that families activate their ParentVUE account. This will allow parents to view student schedules, attendance, and grades.

If you have questions or need support please click here: ParentVUE Support and FAQ

Prince George's County Public Schools proudly offers a variety of specialty programs designed to ignite passion, foster talent and pave the way for promising careers. From health sciences to the arts, there’s something for every student.

Mark Your Calendars for the Showcase!

Curious about which program might be the best fit?

Join the Specialty Programs Showcase on Thursday, November 7 at Charles Herbert Flowers High School from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is the perfect opportunity to meet program coordinators, speak with current students, and learn about the diverse offerings available. The link is below:

http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/ni7TLTnWi4E6wKUGQKKq2A~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRo5XeHP0RjaHR0cHM6Ly9kb2NzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20vZm9ybXMvZC9lLzFGQUlwUUxTZXp3UWtIbkxRSEhUZHdkanQxc056OVF1TEhtUE9rY2RmYm9qYVUwVmFUWEdQRElBL3ZpZXdmb3JtVwdzY2hvb2xtQgpm-gdEBGfQpirRUhpZdXJoYW5jZS5Kb2huc29uQHBnY3BzLm9yZ1gEAAAAAQ~~

Important Application Windows

- High School Specialty Programs: Apply now through December 13.

- Charter Schools & K-8 Specialty Programs Lottery: November 1 to February 7, 2025.

- TAG Lottery: December 16 to March 12, 2025.

Don’t miss out on the chance to shape your future and take the first step toward unlocking your potential! Remember, your PSAT scores matter for specialty programs!

Students will pre-order their rewards every Monday (8:00AM) through Wednesday (12:00PM).
A-Day Students can pick up their rewards from Blended Learning room on Thursday mornings ONLY
B-Day Students can pick up their rewards from Blended Learning room on Friday mornings ONLY
Students from Academic Resource and ELD can pick up their rewards on either Thursday or Friday mornings.
Notes: ONLY TWO rewards can be ordered per week.

Pre-Order Link https://forms.gle/sp9jvc7QqNmLKnmL6

Please see attachment.

CMIT North Middle School participates in competitive athletics with other PGCPS middle schools. To be eligible students must have the following:

1. Complete the Athlete Participation Packet and return completed forms to the Athletic Director;

2. Have and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA;

3. Review and agree to the PGCPS Parent/Student Athletic Handbook;

The requirements must be completed prior to stepping on the field for tryouts.

Fall Sports: Baseball, Softball

Winter Sports: Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Cheer

Spring Sports: Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer

Families are encouraged to complete the requirements over the Summer months to ensure eligibility when seasons begin. Athlete Participation Packets and physicals are good for the entire school year.

Congratulations to our softball team for a job well done this season. Although we fell short to Walker Mill in the playoffs, the ladies have done an outstanding job this year! We are proud of you!!!

The girls' basketball team will have a second tryout on Monday, October the 28th, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Please turn in your completed physical form, signed by your doctor, at the tryout. The tryout will be in the middle school gym, be dressed in athletic wear! Please pick your child up at the middle school gym, at 4:30pm promptly.

Looking to explore new interests and make new friends? Now’s your chance! We have a variety of exciting clubs open for sign-up on a first come, first serve basis—so don't wait! From robotics to chess, aviation to environmental initiatives, there’s something for everyone. The clubs listed in the attached form are open to all students, no invitation or application needed. Spots are limited, so be sure to secure your place! For other clubs not listed, participation is by invitation or requires an application through the club sponsor.

Sign up for the available STEM Clubs using this link: https://forms.gle/ZZLwuF5njMAjsqVp6

Greetings Tiger Families and Staff!

Below, please find information on:
1. Joining the PTO and Paying Dues for SY 2024-2025
2. Fundraiser: Guac and Roll for CMIT at Chipotle in Laurel on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 4-8pm
3. Fundraiser: Sweet Scoops, Big Impact at SweetFrog Laurel on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 3-9pm
4. Fundraiser: Fall Into a Good Book at the Scholastic Book Fair from November 11-15, 2024
5. Volunteers Needed: CMIT Clubs, Health Expo (8th Graders), Scoreboard for Basketball Season
6. Next PTO Meeting - Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 6:30-7:30pm
7. PTO Meetings for 2024-2025 School Year
8. Become a Volunteer!


1. Joining the PTO and Paying Dues for SY 2024-2025
We invite you to join the CMIT North Middle School PTO to help advance our purpose and support our scholars. Our members vote on how we use our resources, what initiatives to focus on, and who should lead the organization.

Remember that per our bylaws, “Any parent, guardian, or other adult standing in loco parentis for a current student at CMIT North Middle, or a parent, guardian, or other adult standing in loco parentis for an incoming student who will attend CMIT North Middle beginning the next school year, may be a General Member of the Organization. A General Member who has paid dues consistent with [the bylaws] shall be considered a member in good standing and shall have voting rights.”

Also, “A General Member must have paid their dues at least 10 calendar days before a General Membership Meeting to be considered a member in good standing with voting rights.”

Membership Dues: $15 per school year. The membership year runs from July 1 through June 30 of the current school year.

Please click here to join the PTO: https://forms.gle/GioZCXCopzziBPXg6


2. Fundraiser: Guac and Roll for CMIT North Middle at Chipotle in Laurel on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 4-8pm

Spice up your dinner and join us at Chipotle in Laurel, located at 14354 Baltimore Avenue, on Tuesday, November 12 from 4-8pm. Twenty-five (25%) of sales will be donated to our PTO!

Order online for pickup using code LJJMV2X or show the flyer (below) at the restaurant. For online orders to count towards the fundraiser, they must be placed for pick up from this location and during the hours of the fundraiser.

3. Fundraiser: Sweet Scoops, Big Impact at SweetFrog Laurel on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 3-9pm

The PTO is excited to announce an ongoing fundraising partnership with the SweetFrog in Laurel, located at 3341 Corridor Marketplace. Beginning on Tuesday, November 12 and going forward on every second Tuesday, you can visit SweetFrog from 3-9pm and twenty-five percent (25%) of earnings will go to our PTO!

When you visit SweetFrog, you can show them the flyer (below) or just tell them that you’re there to support CMIT North Middle School.

4. Fundraiser: Fall Into a Good Book at the Scholastic Book Fair from November 11-15, 2024
CMIT North Middle School is having a book fair next month, running from November 11th through the 15th.

Starting on Monday, October 21, any parent, guardian, or other adult standing in loco parentis for a current student at CMIT North Middle will have the ability to create an eWallet account for the upcoming Book Fair in November. It's straightforward and can be accomplished in a few steps. See the attached flyer for steps to fund an eWallet account.

Also, visit the book fair page (https://www.scholastic.com/bf/cmit) for more information such as book fair dates, a preview of the books from the fair and more info on how to fund eWallets.

5. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

Health Expo - Saturday, November 9 (For 8th Graders to Earn Community Service) - Join us for the CMIT North Elementary School Fall Festival/Health Awareness & Fitness Day on Saturday, November 9, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm! This exciting event will feature a variety of health-related activities, vendor booths, fitness demonstrations, and family-friendly fun.

If interested in volunteering to help, please use this form to sign up your 8th grade scholar. The form will close on November 4th. We invite the entire community to come together and celebrate health, wellness, and fitness. (https://forms.gle/gJ7FPooq9crM3xNR7)

Community service forms will be sent via email based on the area selected. There will also be a sign in/ out sheet provided the day of. All students participating must register no day of students will be allowed to volunteer for community service hours.

CMIT Clubs (Parent Volunteers for SY 2024-2025) - This form is to gather a list of parents willing and able to assist in CMIT's After School Activities program. (https://forms.gle/b8jrRoG9nCWq9pna8)

Scoreboard for Basketball Season - If you are interested in working the scoreboard for the basketball games please sign up here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeK2N0H1AIy4ZFviCb5cfTPlLeq9cu0MnLFAMQnRWYMIAbMQ/viewform?usp=sf_link). Details are forthcoming and someone from the athletic department will follow up.


6. Next PTO Meeting - Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 6:30-7:30pm
If you missed the meeting on October 10th, the presentation and recording will be posted on the PTO Events page (https://ms.cmitacademy.org/pto-events/).

Our next meeting will take place on Thursday, November 14th.

See below for the Zoom information. If you have any questions, please email us at info_nmspto@cmitacademy.org.


7. Remaining PTO Meetings for the 2024-2025 School Year
PTO meetings are held the second Thursday of each month, beginning at 6:30pm ET. These dates also can be found on the PTO home page and Events page. (https://ms.cmitacademy.org/pto/)

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:30pm ET
Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm ET
Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:30pm ET
Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:30pm ET
Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:30pm ET
Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm ET
Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30pm ET
Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:30pm ET (Tentative)

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91837250197?pwd=vCsu0ZymxK9eTBCJPhnbJ2qs8NjRP9.1

Meeting ID: 918 3725 0197
Passcode: PTO2425

Presentations, meeting minutes, and meeting recordings can be found on the PTO’s Events page (https://ms.cmitacademy.org/pto-events/).

8. Become a Volunteer!
It’s a new school year, so whether you are a new or returning volunteer, it’s time to submit your application and complete the approval process. In order to volunteer at CMIT North Middle Academy, you must be a PGCPS-approved volunteer. Visit the PGCPS Volunteer page for more information and to access the application: Volunteer at Your School (pgcps.org) (https://www.pgcps.org/offices/ograc/volunteer).

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