Tiger News November 3, 2023
Welcome to the 2023-2024 School year!
Greetings Tiger Family!
NEW Front Office Site of News & Events
We are so excited to have you and your scholar(s) in the CMIT NES family! We have been working hard to get prepared for the new school year. With that said, 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 to help you transition into as well as 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 myself.
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
We Need You!
We created a form for those who are interested in volunteering with the PTO this year. Please take a moment to fill this out if you are able to share your time and talents with us! We will use the responses to get you plugged in: https://forms.gle/BwXsHtUn23fXMSCB7
Please take some time to complete the PGCPS Volunteer Requirements as soon as possible to make sure you are eligible to volunteer. You can click this link for step by step instructions: https://www.cmitelementarypto.com/volunteer
Kind Kindergarten News!
Hello Kindergarten Families:
Friendly reminder: Please check your scholar's ClassDojo for any important messages daily, this is the best form of communication to and from the teachers.
Upcoming Events
November 10, 2023 Professional Development (No School)
November 14, 2023 Donuts for Dads
November 15, 2023 Parent University (on-line)
November 17, 2023 Stem fair topics are due
November 1-14, 2023 Scholastic Book Fair
ELA: We will work on CVC words, the letters “Kk” and “Dd” and retelling of stories.
Social Studies: We will learn about the symbols of our state.
Math: We will work on exploring addition, representing addition as putting together.
Science: We will learn about the sun and the effects on the earth.
Friendly reminder: If your scholar is sick or not feeling well, please keep them home.
Kindergarten Team
Fascinating First Grade News!
Hello First Grade Families:
What a wonderful week it has been. Our scholars have completed their first quarter of first grade! Please be mindful of the fluctuating weather, and have students dress appropriately.
Students are able and encouraged to wear a non CMIT heavy coat for recess, for the season changing.
Our STEM Fair Project is in full effect! Please use the link below for details on your scholar completing the STEM fair. Your scholar’s topic is due on November 17.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yg8GSPwJye9KJwGAgVOZ_UTgULNthppgivBRQYTUb7w/edit
Our lessons this week include:
RELA: Main Idea; compare and contrast review
Grammar: subject and predicate
Math: Using addition to subtract and understanding subtraction strategies
Social Studies: Continents and Oceans
Science: Uses of Light
Upcoming dates:
No School for Students: 11/10
Book Fair: Week of 11/13
Donuts with Dads and Dudes: 11/14
STEM Fair Topic Due to Teacher: 11/17
School Picture retake: 11/28
Thank you!
First Grade Team
Spectacular Second Grade News!
The Second Grade Team would like to express our gratitude for your support during the month of October activities. Your dedication to our scholars and your willingness to volunteer as chaperones for our trip to the pumpkin patch and donations of items needed for pumpkin day made these experiences educational and enjoyable for our scholars.
Next week, we will start Unit 2 theme Nature's Wonders. The weekly question is, what patterns can we notice in a garden? In phonics, we will work on contractions. In Math, we will finish up Topic 4. This topic focuses on fluently adding within 100.
In Science, we will begin Lesson 3, Matter within Objects.
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 scholars. I will Respect Myself and Others, I will Opt to Be Scholarly, I will Act Responsibly, and I will React with Kindness. Lastly, please label your scholar's school uniform jackets.
Important information:
Donuts with Dad & Dudes-November 15th
Parent University-November 15th-6pm Virtual
Thanksgiving Break-November 22-24
John F. Kennedy Center- February 7, 2024-all permission slips should have been returned.
It is highly recommended that scholars practice their basic addition and subtraction facts with flashcards regularly at home. Here's a great tool to use:
https://toytheater.com/math-flash-cards/
Second Grade Team
Terrific Third Grade News!
In Social Studies, students will begin Chapter 1: The First Americans.
This week in Math, we are finishing up our unit on fluently multiplying and dividing within 100. Scholars have been filling in multiplication tables and are using the Distributive Property to split equations into easier multiplication facts.
In Science, scholars are studying and testing non-contact forces. As a reminder, STEAM Fair topic submissions are due 11/17.
Reminders:
No School- 11/10
Special's Rotations:
Thursday- Rotation 1
Weekly News!
Next week in Reading, students will continue analyzing main idea and details in an informational text. We will take Unit 2 Week 1 Progress Check. In Social Studies, students will discuss how the United States faces continuity and change in the 21st century. In Math, students will use strategies and properties to divide by 1 digit numbers. In Science, students will describe how natural resources are converted to energy and fuel.
Social Studies projects are due on November 6, 2023. Here is the link to the project.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bbm79ycNG__hM3M-RgO9mKCdnnRXRIlbI9Dh4vi50Fo/edit?usp=sharing
All students went home with asynchronous work on Thursday. A copy is posted on ClassDojo if the packet did not make it home.
Upcoming Dates
11/6 Social Studies Project due
11/10 No School
Let's have a great week on purpose!!
Fourth Grade Team
Fabulous Fifth Grade News!
SCRIPPS SPELLING BEE
Are you a great speller? Do you think you have what it takes to be in a National Spelling Bee? Well, here's your chance. CMIT will have a spelling bee that will give our 5th grade scholars a chance to complete locally and for the ultimate chance to compete nationally! Third through fifth grade will participate collectively and our 5th grade finalist will compete at the city championships! All aboard readers and spelling champs! Your teacher will receive a spelling list that will consist of the words that will be used during the spelling bee! Practice! Practice! Practice! Let's ride this spelling train! Way to go Tigers!
SUBJECT CONTENT:
SCIENCE
Science: Students will be re-introduced to the Earth's Systems. Students will take a deep dive into Earth's systems by exploring Earth's composition and explore how Earth can support life.
SOCIAL STUDIES
This week in Social Studies, students will be reading about the Spanish colonies in America.
MATH
This week in Math, we will close out topic 4 with an end of topic test and begin our division lesson. Students are required to use models and strategies to divide whole numbers.
RELA
This week, students finished Unit 1. We will migrate into Unit 2 and explore what it means to observe and analyze deeply. We will learn the skill of summarization and how one explains what they see by observation. Students will summarize the main idea of a text and use details and reasoning in their explanations. This will be a great Unit!
Happy learning scholars!
Team 5th Grade!
Superior Specials News!
Greetings,
Tigers will be finishing up projects with artist statements, taking their preliminary sketches to final renderings with craftsmanship as a priority. We will also increase reviews and discussions to practice reflection activities. Necessary materials include sketchbooks/paper, pencils, and colored pencils or crayons.
Thank you,
Mr. Dorsey
Music
Hello!! K-2nd Watched and played maracas and shakers to the movie CoCo to learn about the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead which begins this week.
3rd-5th Graders are being introduced to the website Edu.BandLab.com! On BandLab they are learning how to create music using loops and a midi keyboard!
Technology
K-1 students practiced: Introduction to Online Safety
This engaging video-based learning object provides the learner with foundational knowledge about the importance of protecting their personal information. The learner understands that they shouldn't share any personal information online or agree to meet anyone they don’t know and trust, and they should always log off or lock their device to protect their personal information
2-5 students have been practicing Home Row keys including the letters v, m, b, n, c, and the comma.
PE
Hello,
This week in PE, we will be playing a game called “Bag the beanbag” and it’s a team game that requires strategy & teamwork in order to accomplish the goal.
STEM I
Greetings! Scholars are working on innovative lego creations.
STEM II
Greetings,
In STEM there has been a lot of excitement! We used our VR headsets to explore! We are still working on our unit projects. Kinder scholars have selected the shape that they think will work best for their Sail vehicle. 1st Grade scholars have started our new unit on weather. 2nd Grade scholars have been exploring bridges in different parts of the world with our VR headsets. 3rd Grade scholars are designing their pinball machines with their teams and will begin constructing them. 4th Grade scholars observed Safety Crash Tests to see how safety features are tested and improved. They will be looking at circuits to see what role they play in vehicle safety. 5th Grade scholars will be using the VR headsets to explore matter.
Creative Arts Team
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Inspire students to become STEM innovators and responsible global citizens
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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.
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The vision of CMIT Elementary School is to provide multiple opportunities for Prince George’s County elementary school students by developing an early interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). CMIT Elementary School will create expansive learning opportunities, hands-on activities, and course designs focused on STEM curricula that will connect real world experiences to Prince George’s County students.