Tiger News March 31, 2023
Notes from the School Nurse
Hello Parents/Guardians!
As we are now into cold/flu season and also still dealing with COVID-19, this note serves as a gentle reminder regarding a few things related to student health.
WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOL
1. Sick children need to be kept home from school; to include excessive coughing, sore throat, runny nose/congestion, vomiting, and/or high body temperatures (fever). Resting at home will help them get better more quickly and will prevent them from exposing other children or the staff to their illness.
2. For additional information and/or questions regarding when to keep your child home from school please visit the link below:
- When to Keep Your Child Home From School: https://www.pgcps.org/offices/school-health/when-to-keep-your-child-home-from-school
Mrs. Virgil, Principal Secretary
Allergy Information
Spring allergy season and those signs/symptoms of sneezing, coughing, watery eyes and nose----Parents should START ALLERGY TREATMENTS AT THIS TIME.
~~NO continuous coughing, sneezing, draining eyes or nose in the school building~~
I have medication forms available, if it is to be administered at school.
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 (sally.warf@pgcps.org), Dr. Fryson (tfryson@cmitelementary.org) and Mrs. Virgil (evirgil@cmitelementary.org). Please click here to access the CMIT North Elementary School Absence Form: https://forms.gle/zoLQx9kZThEH8Gge6 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
Mrs. Virgil, Principal's Secretary
Teacher Appreciation Week
Hi Tiger Family! Teacher Appreciation Week will be held May 8-12, 2022. We are in need of volunteers to make the week a success. Please sign up at the link below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E44AFA82EA2FB6-teacher2
Kind Kindergarten
Hello Kindergarten Families,
Please check the weather daily, so your scholar is dressed appropriately for outdoor recess. Please make sure that you are reading any messages via dojo, class story, or emails pertaining to your scholar’s class.
As we prepare for our Kindergarten promotion ceremony which will take place in June, we will send out a save the date when it is finalized. We would like to have a baby picture of your scholar to use in our slide show, please send the picture to your scholar's teacher’s email, which can be found below.
Upcoming Events
Friday, March 31, 2023 Asynchronous Day (½ day) your scholar will be given work the Thursday before, for your scholar to complete at home. They must also sign in for attendance in the google document that your scholars teacher will create and post in your class story for Friday’s attendance.
Did You Sign the Publicity Release Form?
If you have not done so already, please fill out the photo release form using the link below. As a reminder, photos will be posted to Class Dojo and displayed during our Kindergarten Promotion video and celebration. If we do not have your permission to use your scholar's photo, they will not be included in videos and such for the promotion ceremony.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeuJFHXINIRGbGSgubUQP6wPpXJGEKnt-6Hh8W5KiHPEl6vA/viewform
ELA: We have started on Unit 4 “Then and Now”, discussing items from the past, to how they have changed to the present. We will learn all about synonyms, review verbs and nouns and practice proper sentence structure. Our sight words for the week are: pretty, all, and now. Your scholars will use them in a sentence and practice writing them this week.
Math: We will be finishing up on topic 13 midweek, and will complete the topic 13 assessment right before spring break. We are continuing to learn about two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, learning all about their attributes and relating them with real life items in our environment.
Science:We will talk about the life cycles of plants and butterflies.
Social Studies:We will continue to learn and identify how we keep track of time. We discuss schedules, clocks, and the use of calendars. Students will understand how we keep track of time through the seasons.
Friendly reminder: Class dojo is one of our main forms of communication for any classroom activities, events, and messages. Please make sure that you are connected to your scholar’s Class dojo. Teacher emails and the communication folder are other ways to stay connected as well.
Ms. Tate: krenaudtate@cmitelementary.org Ms. Major: jmajor@cmitelementary.org
Ms. Echols: eechols@cmitelementary.org Ms. Thornton: athornton@cmitelementary.org
Please provide a nut free snack for your scholar daily. Your scholar should have a full set of extra change of clothes that are labeled with their name (uniform) that can be kept in their cubbies.
If your scholar’s form of transportation changes for dismissal, please complete the necessary forms and upload into the document, as well as notify your scholar’s teacher.
Thank you from your Kindergarten Team
Friendly First Grade
Greetings First Grade Families:
Please remember that if your dismissal plans change, notify your child's teacher via dojo as well as the front office before 1:00 p.m. on the day of the change.
Additionally, please ensure that your child is dressed warmly when they arrive to school in the mornings. We have outdoor recess at 10:20 a.m. if the temperature is at or above 32 degrees. It is important that students are dressed appropriately for the weather.
Upcoming Events:
April 3-April 10- Spring Break Vacation
April 17-Baltimore Aquarium Field Trip
Content area focus the week of April 11th:
Reading/ELA
Unit 4: Making History
Literary Focus: Biography, Elements of a Biography
Phonics: adding endings; -ed/-ing
Language and Conventions: Personal Narratives
Math
Topic 11: Use Models and Strategies to Subtract Tens.
Focus: Place Value, Subtracting multiples of ten
Social Studies
Chapter 4: Life Today and Long Ago
Lesson 2: Schools and Communities Past and Present
Science
Chapter 5: Living Things
Lesson 4: Where Plants and Animals Live
Health/Social Emotional Learning
Lesson focus: Students will be able to describe different thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that may occur in response to a situation.
Have a restful and safe Spring Break Vacation!!
First Grade Team
Sensational Second Graders
We had a great week in second grade!
We hope everyone is excited for Spring Break. Make sure to take this time to rest and relax so we can be rejuvenated for the fourth quarter when we get back to school.
After Spring break we will begin unit 4 in ELA. The theme for this unit is, "Making a Difference." The essential questions is, "Why is it important to connect with other people?" Throughout the week we will be reading a biography titled "Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors? The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell." We will be focusing on recognizing chronological order and other text structures in a biography. The spelling pattern will be closed syllables VC/V.
In math we will begin topic 10. This topic covers adding within 1,000 using models and strategies. Feel free to practice any 3-digit addition skills on IXL as a way to prepare.
In science we will be learning about plants and animals. This will include life cycles and how plants and animals benefit from each other.
In social studies we will be learning all about different kinds of heroes.
As a reminder, permission slips for our field trip to the Baltimore Museum of Industry have been sent home. Please fill those out and return them as soon as possible.
Now that the weather is warming up and Spring has sprung, seasonal allergies are in full effect. Please feel free to donate any tissues to the classroom.
Have a great Spring Break and we will see everyone when we get back on April 11!
Second Grade Team
Terrific Third Graders
In Social Studies, students will begin Chapter 4: Government, Landmarks, and Symbols. Students will learn about the importance of the government and the different branches.
In Math, when we come back from break we are finishing up Topic 13, Fraction Equivalence and Comparisons. Scholars have had all of this week to work on their extra credit review, but they also can complete it during the break if they have time. Then we are starting Topic 14, working with time and measurements.
If you are looking for additional practice over the break, IXL has personalized study plans that contain skills your scholars should be practicing to prepare them for our upcoming standardized tests. As long as they are logged in to IXL, this link will have skills based on their assessed skill level. https://www.ixl.com/math/skill-plans/map-math-study-plan
In science, we are also finishing up our latest topic, where scholars have been learning about life cycles and traits. Scholars will need to be able to describe plant and animal life cycles, explain how traits are inherited, and predict how the environment might affect traits.
Third Grade Team
Fantastic Fourth Graders!
We strongly encourage parents to check SchoolMax weekly to stay abreast of your scholar's progress in all academic areas. Students can redo eligible assignments within a week of being posted. Weekly check-ins with your scholar about his/her grades is a great way to set goals and reflect on progress.
We are in need of hand sanitizers, disinfecting wipes, and facial tissues. Allergy season is upon us and we would like to continue to keep our classrooms germ free.
Additionally, please ensure that your child is dressed warmly when they arrive to school in the mornings. We have outdoor recess at 11:50 a.m. if the temperature is at or above 32 degrees. It is important that students are dressed appropriately for the weather.
Let's have a great week on purpose.
Reminders
4/3-4/10 Spring Break
Fourth Grade Team
Fabulous Fifth Graders
Tigers! Tigers! What a week of perseverance and dedication! We have arrived at the point of a well needed Spring Break and at the end of Quarter 3! We did it! Job well done on all your hard work and accomplishments this Quarter! Our mission now is to rest and rejuvenate! I hope you enjoy your Spring Break! Friday, March 31, 2023 will be asynchronous learning and students will have a half-day. Students will receive work to be completed via online or in packet form. Please ensure students turn their work into their respective places on-time on Friday. There will be a Google form that students will use on Friday, March 31st to capture attendance. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your scholars teacher for classroom specifics via Class Dojo or school email. Thank you kindly!
Spring Break will begin Monday, April 3, 2023 and end Monday, April 10, 2023. We will resume Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
Subject Content:
RELA
This week in RELA we have finished Unit 3! Our scholars have definitely well earned their Spring Break! When we return, we will be moving into Unit 4: Liberty. We will start by focusing on Story Elements, Word parts pro-, con-, com-, and Adjectives.
Math
This week in math:
1. Students will convert customary units of length, weight, and capacity.
2. Students will use models, prior knowledge of division, and previously learned strategies to solve word problems involving division of fractions.
Science
In Science, we will continue to learn about the Solar Planets with a focus on the inner and outer planets.
Social Studies
Students are continuing to learn about the Reconstruction of the United States and the impact of Civil War.
Mental Wellness and Well-Being
Daily Affirmations:
I choose joy today.
I choose to be calm.
I choose peace.
I choose love.
I choose to respect myself and others.
I choose to be brave when things are difficult.
I choose to be strong.
I choose to be focused.
I choose to complete my tasks.
I choose to be kind.
I choose to stay positive.
I choose to be happy.
I choose to go beyond the limits I put on myself.
I choose to function in an excellent spirit.
I choose to be great in everything.
I choose to be patient wit myself and others.
I choose to take one day at a time.
I choose to listen and follow directions.
I choose to be my best self everyday.
Have an outstanding day and an even better week!
Team 5th Grade
Captivating Creative Arts
Art
Greetings,
Tigers have presentations this week and next. Classes will primarily consist of independent work to finish their projects and critiques. Projects include portraits, landscapes, cityscapes, abstract, and other activities that develop their understanding of depth of field and value. We will continue to stress craftsmanship as a priority.
Music
Women’s History Month continues!!! We are jamming and reading scores for Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, and Beyonce. Students have grown in their music reading ability and are putting their knowledge to the test.
March Madness - Cartoon Theme Songs is in it’s second seed this week. Winners so far have been the Spongebob theme song, Inspector Gadget, Powerpuff Girls, Pink Panther, and Kim Possible!
Technology
K-2 practiced:
Keyboarding: Locate and Type Letters F, G, H, I, and J
The learners receive direct instruction and practice in keyboarding the letters F, G, H, I, and J as they locate and type the letters, recognize the letter sounds, and learn the relationship between the letters on the keyboard and on the screen in this engaging and interactive digital lesson.
3-5 practiced:
Tynker- Then Versus Now
In this course, students learn about about how computing technology has changed the world in many important ways.
PE
Good week parents, this week students will be combining different combinations of exercise in order to complete the relay race.
Spanish
K-2 Students are counting 1-20.
3rd grade ordering food
4th-5th grade Writing sentences using “AR-ER-IR” verbs. Also, using words from their Clothing Vocabulary to dress for the office. In addition, students will be role playing ordering food.
STEM
Greetings,
Tigers are being creative and building designs that first come to their mind.
Mission
In partnership with students, parents and the community, CMIT Elementary School will attain educational excellence by providing a rigorous and technology-integrated education for elementary school students with an emphasis on mathematics, science, and information technologies.
Vision
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.