September 29

CMITN495 / September 29, 2023

We will have an assembly that will include a visiting dance troupe from the Cultural Dance Center located in Silver Spring, MD.

Cultural Dance Center is a center for training in international folk dance, physical fitness and Latin rhythms , where they offer the opportunity to develop skills in the area of dance thereof as may be the case , ensuring a quality education that will allow each of their participants to get different benefits. Their belief is that learning to dance is to have the technique, balance, rhythmic movement and subtlety of one's body.

The assembly will also include a brief moment in which Frank Oliva, a counselor who is of Latin American heritage, will share his experience growing up as a Hispanic American in the United States. He will provide encouraging words of the importance of accepting and affirming one's cultural background and accepting the diversity of others' background. Please read the attached for more information about our guests for the assembly.

America Recycles Day (ARD) is a national event (November 15th) that promotes recycling, source reduction and buying products made from recycled materials as objectives to a more sustainable society. In celebration of ARD, MDE has created the “Rethink Recycling” sculpture contest and judging ceremony to display students’ creativity and promote recycling. The sculpture contest and judging ceremony is a great opportunity for celebrating the efforts of student artists, for media exposure and for promoting waste prevention to the general public. The sculpture contest challenges students to innovatively and artistically use recycled materials as a solution to waste reduction.

As a Certified Maryland State Green School, CMIT North Art Club is collecting RECYCLED Materials (i.e newspapers, plastic bottles, bottle caps, paper towel holders, magazines...) to participate in Maryland's Recycled Sculpture Contest. Please drop ALL donations off to the front office.

Are you a Grade 9–12 high school student looking to excel in your studies? Look no further! Our after-school tutoring program for the 2023–24 school year is here to support you on your academic journey.

Who's Eligible? All referred students in grades 9–12 are welcome to participate. Whether you're tackling English, mathematics, science, or AP classes, we've got you covered.

• What's on the schedule? Our dedicated teachers, experts in their respective fields, are ready to guide a wide range of subjects.

AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING SCHEDULE 2023-2024

Need help in other subjects? No problem! If you require assistance in other academic areas, contact gclarke@cmitacademy.org to discuss your specific needs.

How does it work? During tutoring sessions, our teachers will help you tackle assignments specific to your course. They'll closely monitor your progress and ensure you're keeping up with your coursework. Your teachers will regularly check your Canvas or assignment portals to stay up-to-date.

What's Expected from You? We ask that participating students commit to attending tutoring sessions on a consistent schedule. This commitment will help you monitor your progress and stay on track to academic success.

Take advantage of this opportunity to boost your grades and reach your full potential. Join us for after-school tutoring and excel in your studies!"

Note: Please include relevant contact information to register for tutoring. Click link below

Parents Referral/ Students Registration for Tutoring

Parents, attending the Club Expo on October 7 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.) is a great way to get your child involved in their school community and boost their college acceptance and scholarship opportunities. It's the perfect opportunity for parents and students to explore our school's wide range of clubs, certificated programs, robotics, artificial intelligence, skill enrichment, academic groups, and community service organizations.

We will have a program that you will not want to miss. There are also door prizes and exciting programs and activities to showcase.

Participating in a club and actively engaging in its activities can help your child stand out on college and scholarship applications. It shows they are dedicated to their interests and committed to making a difference in their community.

At the Club Expo, you'll have the chance to connect with club advisors and learn more about their activities. With so many options, your child will find the perfect fit. Take advantage of the chance to peruse the booths and presentations featuring all the different clubs.

We urge all parents and students to attend and discover the endless ways to get involved in our school community. The Club Expo is an event you will want to hear about. We can't wait to see you there!

Program Coordinator -STEM

We will have a Hispanic Heritage Month assembly for periods 10 and 11 Friday October 6, 2023. Read about our guests from The Cultural Dance Center who will grace us with a performance and information about the Afro-Colombian culture.

Good day CMIT families,

As the temperatures begin to cool off, there is the concern of flu and other respiratory illnesses such as RSV infections (respiratory syncytial virus, etc) as more people will be gathering indoors.

When to keep your child home:

• A cold or COVID-like illness, in the early contagious stages (frequent sneezing, coughing, nose stuffed up, nose constantly running, child feels ill )

• A temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher. Students should not return to school until their temperature is normal for 24 hours without fever reducing medications (Tylenol, Motrin etc.)
  

• Vomiting or diarrhea. Students should not return to school for 24 hours after the last episode.

• Large undiagnosed rash.

• Infections such as strep throat, conjunctivitis, ringworm, or impetigo, until they have been on prescribed treatment medication for 24 hours

A yearly flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine/booster are an important step in protecting your family against illness. Contact your student’s pediatrician or visit your local pharmacy for an appointment.

Prevention: Preventing the spread of disease is a community wide effort and a priority everyday. The most cost effective way to stop the spread of germs is to wash our hands for at least 20 seconds with warm water and soap.

Our students gain the most of their education by keeping healthy, in class and ready to learn every day. Together we can achieve this!

Sincerely,

School Nurse

Parent teacher conferences are Monday, October 9th and will be virtual. Teachers are currently reaching out to families of students they have concerns with and then the appointments will open to all families on October 3rd. Please monitor your email for information on how to make an appointment with your student’s teachers.

Students will take the Accuplacer exam next week based on an assigned schedule. Students who are eligible to take the Accuplacer assessment have been notified via email. PSAT we will be given to students on October 25th. More information to come.

Every new year is filled with possibilities. Seek new, possible ways of being kind to others around you. Remember that every day provides a new opportunity to show kindness to those around us. Here are some suggestions and encouraging quotes:

October 2

Kindness Suggestion: Call a family member you don't see often

Kindness Quote: "Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change." --Bob Kerrey

October 3

Kindness Suggestion: Read a comic book to a younger family member

Kindness Quote: "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."

October 4

Kindness Suggestion: Follow through on a promise made

Kindness Quote: "Forget injuries; never forget kindness."

October 5

Kindness Suggestion: Write a note of appreciation for the custodial staff

Kindness Quote: "Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." --Desmond Tutu

October 6

Kindness Suggestion: Read a book about indigenous people from your country

Kindness Quote: "How beautiful a day can be, when kindness touches!" --George Ellison

Hello Parents,

Here is what we have been up to in the art classroom....

This is just a brief snapshot of what is happening in the classroom.

The students in Art 1 have been working on Anamorphosis portraits. Here are some of them.

If you are able to donate any supplies to the art room that would be greatly appreciated.

We have just received our 3D printer. As just a reminder: all art students and computer graphics students are in need of a sketchbook.

As always if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

mconde@cmitacademy.org

Congratulations to all students that have gained a position this year. We look forward to the activities and impact you will have for your fellow classmates.

Our first meeting of the year will take place Thursday, October 5 during 10th period in the media center.

The students in the ATA classes - Advanced Technological Applications participated in their first national Webinar sponsored by Engineering Tomorrow. This webinar is the lead into the "Bridges" content. See the attached lesson plan.

Here is a link to the webinar:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggrU3rYAd3g

Students in the ADA classes were busy creating presentations that informed the listener about the Engineering Design process that was taken to design & build the "Tallest Paper Tower".

Hello CMIT!

This week in biology class, students had their lesson through virtual reality goggles! Biology students in both Ms. Gonzalez and Mr. Marshall's classes had the opportunity to learn about the different types of chemical bonds that interact within living systems to allow us to function every single day. What a fun way to learn about science!