Tiger News February 23, 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
Upcoming Events
The Double Good Popcorn fundraiser is coming up in March, and CMIT ES PTO is popping with excitement!
Participants will download the Double Good app, and register with our unique Event Code (to be announced). Then you can create and share your scholar's personal pop-up shop with family and friends! Double Good will handle shipping the orders for you!
50% of all proceeds will benefit CMIT ES PTO and there will be great prizes to the top fundraisers!
Kind Kindergarten News!
Hello Kindergarten Families:
Please make sure that your scholar is dressed appropriately for the weather for outdoor recess.
ELA: We will write a story with 4-5 sentences and draw a picture to go with the story. We will compare stories to folktale stories that we know.
Social Studies: In celebration of black history month. we are continuing to learn about black inventors, black heroes, and legends.
Math: We are working on counting using patterns up to 30, and counting to 100 by 1’s and by 10’s.
Science: We are discussing the life cycle of plants, and what they need to survive on a daily basis.
Upcoming Event
Please fill out the following information using the link below. We will need your scholar's T-shirt size, your scholars baby photo, and publicity permission DUE BY February 29, 2024 . Please complete one (1) form for each student if you have more than one child in kindergarten. Thank you! 🎓
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
https://forms.gle/dWhD5xkP5pYaNjUU7
(Kindergarten Promotion link)
*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:
Thank you to all chaperones for an amazing field trip day. The first grade students had a blast!
As the weather continues to change, please be sure to have appropriate outerwear for recess. First grade recess is in the morning, so most days the temperature is still cold.
Please refresh any school supplies your scholar may need in their pencil box, ie: glue, crayons, and pencils. We also suggest checking in with your scholar to see if they need a replacement headphones.
Our lessons this week include:
RELA: Biographies
Grammar: Open syllables
Math: Adding Using Place Value
Social Studies: Review of Life Today and Long Ago
Science: Plant and Animal Life Cycles
Upcoming dates:
March 4th- Schools Closed for Students
Thank you,
First Grade Team
Spectacular Second Grade News!
We are looking forward to our second quarter Honor Roll Assembly. Can you believe it, we are half way through the third quarter! Next week, we will continue Unit 3, theme Our Traditions. In Math, we will start Topic 10, Add Within 1,000 Using Models and Strategies Understand Place Value and count by numbers to 1,000. In Science, we will continue topic 4, Earth's Processes. In Social Studies, we will continue chapter 4, producing and consuming goods. 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.
Important reminders:
February 26th- Virtual Honor Roll Assembly
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!
This week in Social Studies, students will begin Chapter 5: Citizenship and Civic Engagement.
In Math, scholars are learning about fractions as equal parts of a whole, a set, or a length. They are learning to name fractions as well as locate fractions on a number line. Using number lines will help your scholar enhance their number sense. Number lines will also serve as a basis for future work with fractions to measure length.
This week in Science, scholars are comparing the life cycles of different organisms, and are starting to learn about how traits are inherited.
Weekly News!
In Reading, students will compare and contrast two texts and generate questions. In Social Studies, we will begin studying the land and climate of the Southeast Region. In Math, students will add fractions with denominators of 10 and 100 by using equivalent fractions and take topic 12 assessment. In Science, students will demonstrate how high-tech devices use waves to send and receive information
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.
Upcoming Dates
2/26 2nd Quarter Virtual Honor Roll
Let's have a great week on purpose!!
Fourth Grade Team
Fabulous Fifth Grade News!
SCRIPPS Spelling Bee
One of our scholars will be preparing for the regional championship in hopes to compete in the SCRIPPS competition! Make CMIT proud!
5th Grade Content:
RELA
Scholars will continue working on Unit 3 Week 4 "Poetry Collection", and will complete their progress check for comprehension.
Math
This week in math we will :
1. Analyze line plots.
2. Explore the volume of rectangular prisms.
Social Studies
SS: Students will be starting Chapter: 6 "A New Nation"
Lesson 1 - Articles of Confederation.
Science
Students are continuing to work in Topic 4 Lesson 3. They should be able to describe how most of Earth's water is in the ocean.
Have an excellent week, Tigers!
Team 5th Grade
Superior Specials News!
Art
Greetings,
African American History Contest
This project is mandatory for 3rd-5th grade levels, and optional for Kindergarten-2nd grade levels.
Supplies needed: Please see the rubric.
Art class will supply an (18x24) sheet of paper for 2-dimensional entries.
***Poster Board, cardstock, or presentation board must be supplied by student***
Entries must be submitted to Art class by Monday, February 26th, 2024.
Contest Information:
https://clfmd.org/african-american-history-contest/
Music
Hello!
K is learning about melodic contours in music.
1st grade is learning about lines and spaces on a music staff.
2nd grade is learning about music dynamics.
3rd-5th grade are creating their own short melodies on the xylophone using certain pitches.
Technology
Hi!
K-2 students practiced Meaning of Online: Vocabulary Interactive Practice
In this interactive learning experience, students improve their knowledge of vocabulary terms and definitions related to what it means to be online.
3-5 students practiced
Keyboarding: Upper Row
The learners receive direct instruction and practice with the basic keyboarding techniques needed to type using the upper row keys. The learners gain knowledge about proper finger placement, posture, and are provided a review of the home row keys in this engaging and interactive digital lesson.
P.E.
Hello,
This week in P.E., students will participate in a variety of engaging learning activities. Safety rules will continue to be reviewed in order to maintain a safe and fun environment.
STEM I
Greetings! Some classes are still working on their Elephant creations while others have begun to start their giraffe creations.
STEM II
Greetings,
In STEM II K, 1st, & 5th will Be introduced to coding. Fourth grade students will continue exploring coding. Second grade students will be testing their bridges. Third grade students will continue building their pinball machines.
Creative Arts Team
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