Tiger News March 15, 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 review identifying and counting syllables, and writing complete sentences. Our sight words for the week are: find, over, again.
Social Studies:We are continuing to learn about weeks and months of the year.
Math: We are continuing to learn all about 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional shapes in math.
Science: We are finishing up on animals and their habitats.
Upcoming Events:
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:
This was a wonderful week in first grade. We are seeing a lot of growth as we continue on for the remainder of the year.
Spring Break starts March 25 - April 1, along with our asynchronous day on April 2.
A friendly reminder that students will receive their asynchronous work on Friday, March 22nd to be completed and returned after Spring Break.
Before we go on Spring Break, please check with your scholar to bring home any supplies that may need replenishing. (ie: headphones, crayons, etc.)
Our lessons this week include:
RELA: Biography review
Grammar: -er vs -est ending
Math: Measuring Lengths
Social Studies: Shared Cultures
Science: Where plants and animals live
Upcoming dates:
March 25-April 1- Spring Break
April 2- Asynchronous Day
First Grade Team
Spectacular Second Grade News!
Next week, we begin Unit 4, Making a Difference. Our spelling pattern is V/CV Open Syllables words. In Math, we will complete topic 11 assessment and begin topic 12, Measuring Length. In Science, we will continue topic 5, Plants and Animals. In Social Studies, we will continue 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. PLEASE PACK A LUNCH IN DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS for those scholars who do not eat school lunch.
Upcoming Events
PEEPing into Spring S.T.E.AM.- March 22nd - Permission Slips will be sent home and must be returned as soon as possible.
Reminders:
Spring Break-March 25th - April 1st
Asynchronous Day-April 2 - Please note assignments will be posted in Google classroom
Homework-No Homework - April 2nd-5th
Second Grade Team
Terrific Third Grade News!
In Social Studies, students will begin Chapter 5: Lesson 4 American Heroes.
In Math, scholars are continuing to learn about fractions. Now we are learning to find equivalent fractions, fractions that name the same part of a whole. They are also learning to compare and order fractions using models, number lines, and number sense.
This week in Science, scholars are learning about traits that are influenced by the environment.
Reminders:
Please make sure that you are checking SchoolMax weekly.
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.
Unit 3 Review Sheet
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19ITsCnfFOror3IANdxs2r6j5OhbpY00-C4kbEczA6PE/edit?usp=sharing
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 should have received 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. You will also create a Google Slide of your person and present in class. Your project is due by March 22, 2024.
Subject Content:
RELA
Students will review and take the Unit 3 Assessment.
Science
We are continuing with Earth's Resources using the skill of comparing and contrasting.
Math
This week in Math, we will be working on:
1. measurement
2. numerical expressions
Social Studies
In Social Studies, we will be reading and discussing "Key Concepts of the Constitution."
Thank you for all your hard work!
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!
Kindergarten students are learning about instrument families.
First grade students are learning about tempo! Second and Third grade students have been learning about dynamics! Fourth grade students are learning about music intervals while fifth grade students have been going over notating and playing music scales!
Technology
Hi!
K-2 students practiced:
Keyboarding: Locate and Type Letters F, G, H, I, and J
The learners will receive direct instruction and practice on 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 students practiced
Hardware Fundamentals: Network Basics
The learners receive direct instruction and practice with networking concepts, such as LANs, WANs, and file format compatibility. They gain knowledge about how to use remote equipment and review intellectual property in this engaging and interactive digital lesson.
PE
Greetings,
This week, we are practicing our basketball dribbling skills, so please make sure your scholar has the proper athletic shoes and water as the weather is getting warmer.
STEM I
Greetings! Some classes are still working on their Elephant creations while others have started working on their giraffe creations.
In STEM II
Kindergarten: We are learning about how plants and animals change their environments.
1st Grade: We are learning about how plant and animal parts and how they can help them survive.
2nd Grade: We are learning about how plants and animals
3rd Grade: Beginning Coding Unit
4th Grade: Beginning Message Decoding Unit
5th Grade: Beginning Solar System Unit
Creative Arts Team
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