Tiger News March 8, 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
Kind Kindergarten News!
Hello Kindergarten Families:
ELA: We will start our new ELA book, reviewing middle sounds, short “Oo” and long “Oo”. Our sight words will be: find, over, again.
Social Studies:We will be working on weeks and months of the year.
Math: We are beginning topic 12; identifying and describing shapes.
Science: We are learning all about animals and their habitats.
Upcoming Events:
March 14, 2024 Picture Day (your scholar may dress in a spring outfit for pictures)
March 19, 2024 Animal Habitat Diorama Project is due
March 25- April 1, 2024 Spring Break
April 2, 2024 Asynchronous Day
*Friendly reminder: If your scholar is not feeling well, please keep them home. They should not be in school with a fever, a constant runny nose, or a cough that disrupts their ability to focus and concentrate on their lessons.
Kindergarten Team
Fascinating First Grade News!
Hello First Grade Families:
A friendly reminder: Spring break starts March 25-April 1. We will also have an asynchronous day on April 2. Students will receive their asynchronous work on Friday, March 22nd.
Look out for an attendance form on April 2, so we may capture your scholar’s attendance for this day..
Our lessons this week include:
RELA: Historical Fiction
Grammar: Future tense verbs
Math: Subtracting Using Hundreds Chart and Open Number Line
Social Studies: Customs, Traditions, and Celebrations
Science: Review of all Living Things
Upcoming dates:
March 25-April 1- Spring Break
April 2- Asynchronous Day
Thank you!
First Grade Team
Spectacular Second Grade News!
Spectacular Second Grade News!
Next week, we will finish Unit 3, Traditions. Our spelling pattern is VC/C Closed Syllables.
In Math, we will begin topic 11, Subtract within 1,000 Using Models and Strategies. In Science, we will continue topic 5, Plants and Animals. In Social Studies, we will begin topic 5, Heroes Who Inspire Change. As always, please ensure your scholar reads every night.
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.
Upcoming Field Trips:
Baltimore Museum of Industry-March 18th-permission slips should have been returned. Please make payments on myschool bucks titled-2nd Gr Baltimore Museum of Industry Field Trip
Second Grade Team
Terrific Third Grade News!
In Social Studies students will begin Chapter 5: Lesson 3 Taking Actions for our rights.
This week in Math, we will be completing topic 12 and taking our topic 12 Assessment. We will also be taking the topics 1-12 Cumulative Assessment on Thursday. On Friday, we will begin topic 13, which is Fraction Equivalence and Comparison.
In Science, scholars are comparing plant and animal life cycles. They are also learning about inherited traits.
*** The Third Grade team is asking for the donation of a few classroom items ***
- Pencils
- Hand Sanitizer
- Tissues
- Paper Towels
Please make sure that your are checking SchoolMax for updated grades, and thank you all for your continuous support.
Third Grade Team
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!
Women's History Month (Her Story)
March is Women's History month and we will research an inspiring and influential woman of influence in our society. You will receive a packet that allows you to plan, research, and complete a five paragraph essay that explains how important your person has been to our culture and community.
Regional Spelling Bee Competition Results
Congratulations to Brenden Livingston for making it to the Regional Spelling Bee and making it to round 5 and the top 10 of competition participants! We are incredibly proud of him! He will be featured in the Washington Informer along with the other Spelling Bee participants. Way to go, Brenden! Continue to be your best and do your best in all your endeavors!
Subject Content:
RELA
Students will finish up Unit 3 Week 5 and will complete the week with a review of Unit 3 to prepare for the assessment. Great job tigers!
Science
Next week is our 5th grade MISA. We are ready to rock this test!
Students may complete the practice test this weekend and screenshot or take a picture of their final score and email to bmccain@cmitelementary.org for a chance to win a prize or dojo points.
https://md.testnav.com/client/index.html#
Math
Students will convert measurements and prepare for the assessment.
Social Studies
Scholars will continue to study Chapter 6- A New Nation. We will focus on Lesson 3- The Bill of Rights.
Have a fantastic week, scholars!
Team 5th Grade
Superior Specials News!
Art
Greetings,
Classes will primarily consist of independent work to plan and work on their projects . 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!!
5th graders are learning how to notate and play some major scales on the piano.
3rd and 4th graders are performing their xylophone melodies for the class!
2nd grade is going over how dynamics are used in music!
1st graders are learning all about tempo!
Technology
Hi!
K-2 students practiced
Keyboarding: Locate and Type Letters A, B, C, D, and E
During this engaging and interactive digital lesson, the learners receive direct instruction and practice in keyboarding the letters A, B, C, D, and E 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.
3-5 students practiced
Keyboarding: Shift Key for Capitals and Symbols
This engaging and interactive digital lesson provides direct instruction and practice in the areas of keying letters to form words, and using the shift key to make capital letters, symbols, and punctuation including exclamation point and question mark.
STEM I
Greetings! Some classes are still working on their Elephant creations while others have begun to start their giraffe creations.
STEM II
Greetings,
Kindergarten, 1st & 4th and 5th grade will continue exploring coding. Second will be testing their bridges. Third will be continuing to build their pinball machines.
Creative Arts Team
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