Tiger News December 22, 2023
Welcome to the 2023-2024 School year!
A Message from Dr. Fryson
As we conclude 2023 and approach 2024, I want you to take this opportunity to say I appreciate your connection to the CMIT community. May this festive season bring you moments of joy, laughter, and relaxation surrounded by loved ones. Whether you're traveling to new destinations or cherishing quiet moments at home, I hope the holidays fill your heart with happiness and renewed energy. Thank you for being an integral part of our CMIT community. Here's to a season of celebration and a future filled with bright possibilities!
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
Kind Kindergarten News!
Hello Kindergarten Families:
Winter is finally here; please make sure that your scholar is dressed appropriately for the weather for outdoor recess.
ELA: We will review what we learned in unit 2 and will have our assessment by the end of the week.
Social Studies: We will work on the geography of a neighborhood.
Math:We will continue working on addition and subtraction, using manipulatives.
Science: We will review our seasons and severe weather and have our science quiz at the end of the week.
*Your scholar should be working on their stem fair project.
Upcoming Event
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 or a cough that disrupts their ability to focus during lessons.
Have a great winter break!
Kindergarten Team
Fascinating First Grade News!
The first grade team would like to wish you and your families a wonderful break. When we return the students will review classroom rules and expectations; as well as continue with their lessons. If needed, please have your scholar refresh any supplies for their pencil box. Homework will resume the week of the 8th.
Our lessons will include:
RELA:
Grammar: affixes
RELA: Fables
Math: Counting by tens and ones
Social Studies: American Heroes
Science: Types of Weather
Upcoming dates:
1st grade Field Trip to Port Discovery 1/9
See you next year!
First Grade Team
Spectacular Second Grade News!
Happy Hollidays! The Second Grade Team had a wonderful time during our winter "STEM" activities. Thank you to each and everyone of you who donated items and/or volunteered to assist us during the week. Upon our return back from the holidays, we will be completing Unit 2 theme Nature's Wonders. In Math, we will finish up topic 7, more solving problems involving addition and subtraction and prepare for the assessment. We will also prepare for Topic 8 which focuses on identifying and counting coins and bills, solving word problems about money, and telling time. Over the break, please work with your scholar using examples like, what is the total value of each coin, what does the long had tell you (hour), what about the short hand (minutes), etc. In Science, we will continue with topic 3, Earth's Water and Land. In Social Studies, we will continue topic 3, Government.
As we return to school for the new 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,
we hope you enjoy spending time with your family and friends. Happy New Year!
Important reminders:
STEM Fair Project- Scholars should be working on their project.
STEM Fair Packet-https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TxvL3fiNgd1x2c-nHfHLGhrPC6NmLX2jpSjbubpUlOU/edit
We will begin Testing beginning January 17 (DRA, MAP, Dibels)
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.
Terrific Third Grade News!
In Social Studies, students will begin Chapter 3: Lesson 6 Creating a New Nation.
In Math, we are still working on strategies to effectively add and subtract, involving estimating and rounding as well. We'll be sending out our extra credit for the upcoming test.
In Science, scholars are finishing up our unit on weather. We'll hopefully take our assessment by the end of the week.
Weekly News!
In the new year, students will continue monitoring their comprehension to help synthesize information from multiple sources. In Social Studies, we will continue learning about our nation's economy. In Math, students will use number lines and area models to identify equivalent fractions . In Science, students will describe how the use of different natural energy resources affects the local and global environments.
Just a friendly reminder that STEM Fair Projects & Research Papers are due on January 29, 2023. Here is the link to the STEM Fair Packet.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TxvL3fiNgd1x2c-nHfHLGhrPC6NmLX2jpSjbubpUlOU/edit
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.
Fourth Grade Team
Fabulous Fifth Grade News!
5th Grade Team: Ms. Tellis, Mrs. Linton-Philp, Ms. T. McCants, Ms. D. McCants
Tigers! Tigers! What an extraordinary week! We are embarking upon the holidays and we hope you have an outstanding celebratory season! Thank you for your hard work this year and continuing to press forward! Happy Holidays to you and your families!
STEM Project:
STEM projects are due January 29, 2024. Please continue to work diligently on your project to ensure timely submission.
Subject Content:
MATH
In Math this week, students are required to use equivalent fractions to add and subtract fractions.
SCIENCE
Students will continue to work with Earth's systems to describe how Earth's systems interact with each other.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Students will be discussing Slavery in the Colonies.
RELA
Students will prepare for the Unit 2 Assessment and begin Unit 3 by the end of the week.
Keep up the good work Tigers!
Team 5th Grade
Superior Specials News!
The creative arts team hopes that you enjoy your winter break with your family and friends. We hope you get plenty of rest and are ready for more learning activities when we return from winter break. We also want to extend to you best wishes and a Happy New Year!!!
Art
Greetings,
Tigers have studio time this week and presentations. Classes primarily consist of independent work to finish their projects and learning how to critique their artworks. Projects include portraits, landscapes, optical art, and Notan squares. We continue to stress craftsmanship and completion.
Thank you,
Mr. Dorsey
Music
Hi!! K-2nd are learning how to create their own rhythms! 3rd-5th grade students are learning about meters and the difference between the main beat of a song and the rhythm that goes on top and how to identify note value patterns when listening to songs!
Technology
Greetings,
K-2 students practiced- Introduction to Digital Citizenship: Cyberbullying:
This colorful and engaging video introduces students to the basics of dealing with cyberbullying on the internet.
3-5 students practiced-Troubleshooting Basics for Online Learning:
In this animated video, Trey and Summer help fellow classmates and a teacher troubleshoot some technical problems related to the virtual classroom. Topics include no internet, no audio and downloading software.
PE
Hello, this week in PE, we are just reviewing things we have covered this year so far. As we prepare for winter break, 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 are customizing their very own lego glasses and working on a Holiday lego build.
3-5 are working on Holiday designs while also doing STEM review kahoots.
STEM II
Greetings,
Next week, Kinder scholars are exploring what is the best material for the roof of a dog house that will keep a dog cool on a sunny day. First grade scholars are continuing our new unit exploring the weather exploring extreme weather conditions. Second grade scholars are continuing to construct the bridges for the scenarios that their group was given. Third grade scholars are continuing to design and build their pinball machines. Fourth grade scholars are brainstorming and designing their new car safety feature., Fifth grade scholars are using what they learned about matter to help them develop two formulas for their stepping stone.
Creative Arts Team
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