Tiger News January 19, 2024
Welcome to the 2023-2024 School year!
Order your Yearbook Today!
We are now accepting online orders for the 2023-2024 Yearbook!! Yearbooks can only be purchased online and is open to all scholars in grades K-5. Please use the link below to order your scholar's yearbook.
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectStudent?isAdvertisementOnly=False
If you have any questions regarding the yearbook, please reach out to Ms. Daniel at ydaniel@cmitelementary.org.
Greetings Tiger Family!
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.
In this site you will find useful information on the HOME, FORMS, SCHEDULE, and NEWSLETTER pages 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
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 Mrs. Virgil.
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
Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for volunteers to help host Grub for Grandparents. If you are cleared with PGCPS and CMIT NES please click the link below to sign up. Thanks so much in advance!
Kind Kindergarten News!
Hello Kindergarten Families:
Winter is here; please make sure that your scholar is dressed appropriately for the weather for outdoor recess.
ELA: We will be reviewing syllables; identifying and matching the common sounds that each letter represents.
Social Studies: We will work on the geography of a neighborhood; “Where we live”.
Math: We will start our new math book; topic 9 counting numbers 1-20.
Science: We will continue with the needs of a plant.
Upcoming Event
January 22, 2024 ½ day Asynchronous (work on stem fair projects)
January 23, 2024 begin MAP testing
January 26, 2024 Grubs with Grandparents
January 29, 2024 Stem fair project is due
*Friendly reminder: If your scholar is sick,or not feeling well,please keep them home. They should not be in school with a fever, a cough that disrupts their ability to focus and concentrate on their lessons.
Kindergarten Team
Fascinating First Grade News!
Hello First Grade Families:
Our make-up date for the field trip to Port Discovery is in the works. Parents will be notified for our Port discovery field trip as soon as possible.
Please continue to work on their STEM fair projects, as they are due on
1/29/24
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TxvL3fiNgd1x2c-nHfHLGhrPC6NmLX2jpSjbubpUlOU/edit
If you need assistance, reach out to your scholar’s teacher as soon as possible.
During our asynchronous ½ day (Jan. 22) your scholar will have time to work on their STEM fair project.
Teachers will also create a Google form to send out the morning of the 29th. This will be a record of your scholar’s attendance for the day.
Our lessons this week include:
RELA: Elements of Poetry
Grammar: proper vs common nouns review
Math: Compare Two digit numbers: 1 more, 1 less- 10 more, 10 less
Social Studies: National Holidays continued
Science: Changes in Weather and Seasons
Upcoming dates:
Asynchronous ½ Day: 1/22
MAP testing: 1/23
Parent University on Data: 1/24 at 6pm.
Grub with Grandparents: 1/26
STEM Fair Projects Due: 1/29
Thank you!
First Grade Team
Spectacular Second Grade News!
We had an awesome week! Next week, we will continue Unit 3, theme Our Traditions. Our question of the week is, what stories do people tell to understand the world around them? In Math, we will continue topic 8 which focuses on identifying and counting coins and bills, solving word problems about money, and prepare for the assessment.. In Science, we will finish topic 3, Earth's Water, Land, and Maps. In Social Studies, we will discuss needs, wants, and choices.
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.
Important reminders:
January 22nd-Asynchronous Day- Scholars will continue working on their STEM Fair Project
STEM Fair Project- Due January 29th Please upload project in your scholar's Google classroom.
STEM Fair Packet-https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TxvL3fiNgd1x2c-nHfHLGhrPC6NmLX2jpSjbubpUlOU/edit
End of Second Quarter-January 19th
Asynchronous Day-January 22nd
Grandparents Day- January 26th
We will begin testing next week:
MAP- January 24-25th
Diebels-J anuary 18
Upcoming Field Trips:
John F. Kennedy Center- February 7, 2024-all permission slips should have been returned. If you have requested to chaperone, please email Mrs. Brooks-Curry.
Baltimore Museum of Industry-March 18th-stay tuned for more information
Second Grade Team
Terrific Third Grade News!
In Social Studies, students will continue to work on Chapter 4: Government, Landmarks, and Symbols.
In Math, scholars are continuing to work on Topic 9, where we're adding and subtracting 3-digit numbers with regrouping.
This week in Science, we are still learning about climates around the world and ways the climate can change. STEAM Fair projects are due next week!
Asynchronous Day- 1/22
Weekly News!
In Reading, students will be analyzing characters in a fiction story. In Social Studies, we begin studying the Northeast region. In Math, students will add and subtract fractions with like denominators.In Science, students will describe the basic properties of waves and how they can cause objects to move.
On January 22, 2024 will be an asynchronous day. We are strongly encouraging students to take this day to finish up their STEM Fair Projects and begin working on their research papers. Students will be receiving a grade in Science for the project as well as in Oral Communications for the research paper. It is imperative that all students submit their assignments on time. No late projects or papers will be accepted after January 29, 2024. Here is the link to the STEM Fair Packet.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TxvL3fiNgd1x2c-nHfHLGhrPC6NmLX2jpSjbubpUlOU/edit
If you are interested in chaperoning the field trip to the Kennedy Center on Thursday, Feb. 8th, please contact Mrs. Brooks-Curry at qcurry@cmitelementary.org.
Please check SchoolMax weekly to stay abreast of your scholar's progress in their classes. Grades are updated weekly and this is a great conversation starter with your scholar on what is going well and what needs to be improved to continue to have a successful year.
Upcoming Dates
1/22 Asynchronous Day
1/29 STEM Fair Project & Research Paper due
Fourth Grade Team
Fabulous Fifth Grade News!
Ms. T. McCants, Ms. D. McCants, Ms. Linton-Philp, Ms. Tellis
Tigers! Tigers! Welcome back from the holiday break! I hope you all stayed safe and warm and enjoyed the extra snow day! Cheers to you all for making it to Quarter 3! We will end Quarter 2 on January 19th. Let's go full steam ahead in excellence and execute the greatness that Tigers possess! Let's finish this Quarter strong and begin the new Quarter even stronger! DRA's will continue to be conducted in the RELA classes, so be prepared to focus and work with your teachers to ensure you're moving upward and onward. You got this! Thank you for all your hard work! Be encouraged and know that you can do anything you set your mind to do! ROAR Tigers! ROAR!
SCRIPPS Spelling Bee preparation Regional Championships:
Tigers! Let's continue to support our Spelling Bee Champion, Brenden Livingston as he prepares to go to the Regional Championship! Rehearsal for the Regional Bee will be in February. Let's make sure we encourage him as he champions his way to the finals! You got this, Brenden!
STEM Project:
We are now in the final stages of the Stem Project. Please make sure you have prepared your slides as well as your research paper, and submit them in on time by January 29th. You got this, Tigers! Let's go!
Subject Content:
Science
Due to inclement weather students will be participating in Science benchmark testing next week.
Math
This week in math students will use different models such as the number line and the area model to multiply fractions.
Social Studies:
Lesson 3: "Declaring Independence".
RELA:
Scholars are now in Unit 3 and are focusing on the reading skills: "Analyzing Characters and Monitoring Connections". We are reading a realistic fictional narrative titled: "Love, Amalia". Students will learn character traits and focus on the experiences of the character. They will also relate those experiences to their personal narratives and make connections. The word study consists of suffixes- ive, able, and -tion. The writing focus will continue to be opinion oriented.
Have an outstanding week!
Team 5th Grade
Superior Specials News!
Art
Greetings,
Tigers have studio time this week. Classes will primarily consist of independent work to plan and work on their projects before the holidays. Projects include portraits, still life, architecture, and other activities that develop their understanding of shapes and value in 3D images. We will continue to stress planning and craftsmanship.
Thank you,
Mr. Dorsey
Music
Hello! K-1st are learning about creating their own rhythms using rhythm sticks! 2nd graders are learning how to improvise in music! 3rd grade is learning how to write and play their own rhythms. 4th grade is learning about playing and recognizing triplets! And, 5th grade is learning about the meter 6/8!
Technology
Greetings,
K-2 students practiced:Introduction to Online Safety: Protecting Your Privacy
This engaging video-based learning object provides the learner with foundational knowledge about the importance of protecting their personal information. The learner will understand 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.
3-5 students practiced: Netiquette in Online Communication
In this animated video, Trey and two of his classmates are collaborating on their Virtual Science Fair project in a private chatroom when netiquette issues derail them from their task. The lesson introduces what netiquette is, why it’s important, and shows some of the negative sides of online communication.
PE
Hello, this week in PE we are just reviewing things we’ve covered this year so far. I just want to make sure we remember the safety rules in order to maintain a safe and fun environment.
STEM I
Greetings !!! K-2 is working on a snack stand build, and 3-5 are working on a school creation build.
STEM II
Greetings,
In STEM II K, 1st & 5th will Be introduced to coding. 4th will continue exploring coding. 2nd will be testing their bridges. 3rd will be continuing to build their pinball machines.
Creative Arts Team
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