Tiger News December 1, 2023
Welcome to the 2023-2024 School year!
Bounce House Waiver
Occasionally, CMIT North Elementary may host an event in which a bounce house is scheduled to be on the premises as a fun activity for our scholars. In order for your scholar(s) to participate we ask that you fill out the attached CMIT North Elementary Bounce House Waiver Google form as soon as possible. While having the forms filled out ahead of time will allow for proper planning, notifications will go out when a bounce house is scheduled to be on the premises for an event.
We will keep the forms on file for the 2023-2024 school year. Please fill out a separate form for multiple students. In the event you need to make a change please fill out the form again.
Please click here to access CMIT North Elementary Bounce House Waiver form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNMZgdKODTaPBfau_LNS3lmZXCRIjj21MLOkjNVwk3GGvZqQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
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
We are looking for volunteers to help us make the Holiday Shop a success. If you are an APPROVED volunteer with CMITNES please click the link to sign up. Thanks so much in advance for your help! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E44AFA82EA2FB6-2021
Kind Kindergarten News!
Greetings Kindergarten Families:
STEM Fair Topics and Questions should have been submitted to your scholar's classroom teacher. If your scholar's teacher has not reached out to you concerning the topic and question then it has been approved. If the topic or question is not approved your child’s teacher will be in contact with you via ClassDojo.
Students should submit their title, question, hypothesis, list materials to their classroom teacher by January 12, 2024. STEM Fair presentations are due January 29, 2024.
Content Focus this week:
ELA: Unit 2 Week 4
Phonics: digraphs and blends (th, wh, ch)
Letter: Gg
High Frequency Words: four, five, here
Writing: Capitalization and spacing.
Math:
Unit 6 Assessment on Addition
Unit 7 Understanding Subtraction
Science:
Patterns in Weather.
Social Studies:
Why Do People Work?
Jobs at School.
Have a safe and productive week
Best Regards,
The Kindergarten Team
Fascinating First Grade News!
Hello First Grade Families:
Please keep in mind that our STEM fair is still in full effect. Please use the link below to keep up to date on the due dates. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yg8GSPwJye9KJwGAgVOZ_UTgULNthppgivBRQYTUb7w/edit
If you missed Parent University, the slides from our presentation are below:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ywrL25iR4NdajQbd8I8SYQuwHSk4yBHbWe3qhVF6D-w/edit#slide=id.g29bceffa700_0_65
Our field trip to Port discovery is scheduled for January 9th. Please return the permission slip to the student’s teachers by Wednesday December 6 and use the QR code to pay below.
Our lessons this week include:
RELA: character traits, compound words.
Grammar: compound word review
Math: graph and representation
Social Studies: Maps vs Model
Science: Observing the Sky
Upcoming dates:
Dojo Party Celebration: Week of 12/4
Spirit Week: Week of 12/4
Field Trip to Port Discovery 1/9
Thank you!
Spectacular Second Grade News!
A big thank you to the parents who joined us during our virtual honor roll assembly! Your presence added to the joy of celebrating our scholars achievements. Congratulations to all the amazing second graders for their hard work.
Next week, we will continue Unit 2 theme Nature's Wonders. The question of the week is, how does a tree show patterns as seasons change? In Math, we will begin topic 6, fluently subtracting within 100. In Science, we will complete Topic 3 Lesson 2, Water on Earth. In Social Studies, we will continue chapter 3 titled Government.
Important updates:
STEM Fair Project- STEAM topic which is due December 1st.
STEM Fair Packet-https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TxvL3fiNgd1x2c-nHfHLGhrPC6NmLX2jpSjbubpUlOU/edit
Spirit Week-Dec. 4-8-
Winter "STEM" Activities-December 20-22-permission slips will be sent home next week.
John F. Kennedy Center- February 7, 2024-all permission slips should have been returned.
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.
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/
Terrific Third Grade News!
In Social Studies, students will begin Chapter 3: Lesson 4 Early French Communities.
In Math, we have a short unit where students are learning to collect and organize data into graphs, charts, and tables. Expect our Topic 7 assessment by the end of the week!
In Science, scholars are still exploring how water is related to weather. Everyone should have their STEAM Fair topics, and at this point should be planning and researching.
Specials Rotation:
Thursday- Rotation 3
Friday- Rotation 1
Reminders:
MD Science Center Field Trip- Friday 12/8
UMD Women's Basketball Game Field Trip- Tuesday 12/12
Weekly News!
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.
Let's have a great week on purpose!!
Fourth Grade Team
Fabulous Fifth Grade News!
5th Grade Team
Ms. Tellis
Ms. T. McCants
Ms. D. McCants
Mrs. Linton-Philp
Good day scholars! Thank you for an outstanding week of transition, perseverance, and motivation! I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving break last week! Next week is Spirit Week and our Dojo Party celebration! Congratulations on a great Quarter! We are in Quarter 2, so let's strive for excellence! Make sure you are completing your homework daily and ensure you are turning it in on time. Check your homework calendars for clarification (if applicable) to be successful. We are continuing to prepare for our STEAM Projects that will be due in the beginning of the New Year of 2024. Make sure you are planning accordingly to complete your projects on-time. Thank you so much for your hard work!
SUBJECT CONTENT:
Social Studies:
Students will be taking the Chapter 3 assessment; They will begin Chapter 4 Life in the Colonies - New England, Middle and Southern Colonies
Science:
Students are reviewing different topics based on the Science 5 benchmark data from last week.
Math
This week in Math, students will use models and strategies to divide whole numbers and decimals.
RELA:
Students will work on the fictional text "Hatchet" which includes the reading skills of analyzing point of view and generating questions throughout the text. Students will summarize informational texts (articles) in their writing practices.
Way to go scholars! Please keep up the good work and stay focused! Remember to stay positive by thinking, speaking, and doing the positive. Do the right thing when no one is watching and always be kind to others. That's called integrity. Be well.
Team 5th Grade
We thank you.
Superior Specials News!
Art
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,
These next 2 weeks, K-2nd are doing different activities to learning about Rhythm! And, 3rd-5th grade has begun reading and playing the first couple of measures of the Super Mario Bros Theme Song!
Technology
Dear Parents, We live in a world surrounded by technology. And we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly depend on understanding how technology works. But only a fraction of us are learning how technology works. Only 51% of all high schools offer computer science. That’s why our entire school is joining in on the largest learning event in history: The Hour of Code, during Computer Science Education Week (December 4-10). More than 100 million students worldwide have already tried an Hour of Code. Our Hour of Code is making a statement that CMIT Elementary is ready to teach these foundational 21st-century skills. See https://hourofcode.com/us/en/learn for details, and help spread the word.
PE
Good week, students are currently reviewing class procedures and we are reiterating our fundamentals in order to maximize class time!
STEM I
Greetings! K-5 are working on engineering designs to solve real world problems. Students are practicing using the Engineering and Design Process. Students are working on team building skills. Students are becoming critical thinkers!
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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Inspire students to become STEM innovators and responsible global citizens
Our Mission
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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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.