October 13

CMITN497 / October 13, 2023

Students’ academic success is our utmost priority, and we want to help you navigate your educational journey effectively. Here are key tips for self-advocacy and better communication with your teachers:

• Respectful Advocacy: Always approach issues with respect and professionalism. Teachers are here to support your growth.

• Schedule One-on-One Meetings: Don't hesitate to arrange meetings with your teachers to discuss concerns, ask questions, and seek clarity. Come prepared with specific points to address.

• Effective Email Communication: Use email for convenient communication. Ensure clarity, brevity, and a respectful tone in your messages. Include a relevant subject line.

• Ask for Help: Reach out for assistance when you're facing challenges in your coursework or assignments. Your teachers are here to assist you.

• Sharing Concerns: If you have concerns about your grades, assignments, or class policies, communicate them with your teachers. Asking clarifying questions and sharing constructive feedback benefit both students and teachers.

• Seeking Support from Administration: If your concerns remain unresolved or need further attention after discussing with your teacher, our administration is here to assist you. We're committed to working alongside your teachers to ensure your success.

• Active Engagement: Actively participate in your education. Regular attendance, timely assignment submissions, and engagement with your coursework can significantly enhance your learning experience.

Remember, both the admin team and your teachers are your partners in achieving academic success. We collaborate to support you and address your concerns. Your proactive approach to communication and self-advocacy will make a significant difference in your educational journey.

Your success is our goal and we are here to help you every step of the way.

Sincerely,

CMIT Admin Team

CMIT North High School will administer the PSAT 8/9 to all 9th graders and PSAT/NMSQT to all 10th and 11th graders on Wednesday, October 25th during the morning.

The school will use an adjusted schedule this day. Please monitor your email for a copy of the adjusted schedule. You can review resources on collegeboard.org and khanacademy.org.

College Fair Alert!

October 16

Kindness Suggestion: Take a walk and enjoy nature.

Kindness Quote: "Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind." --Eric Hoffer

October 17

Kindness Suggestion: Try a new hobby.

Kindness Quote: "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." --Dalai Lama

October 18

Kindness Suggestion: Call and say hello to the first person who comes to mind.

Kindness Quote: Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind." --Henry James

October 19

Kindness Suggestion: Help a friend with a task.

Kindness Quote: "When you are kind to others, it not only changes you, it changes the world." --Harold Kushner

Hispanic Heritage Month, much like the culture and heritage, was filled with lots of color bringing good energy, smiles, dancing, and appreciation of diversity and inclusion. Though our school staff and students hail from various places in the world and from many places in our nation, though we all speak various languages with a variety of accents, and though we all gather at our building on a daily basis with our unique set of experiences, we can all agree that we look much better together than we do apart.

This month students installed garlands of the 21 Spanish-speaking nations in Latin America to build knowledge and appreciation of the many nations that share a common ancestry. Bracelets of countries of Latin-America were also sold to provide the opportunity to students and staff to display the diverse colors that represent Latin-America. Idioms of the Day in the daily morning announcements helped to introduce the Spanish language to our student body and to the interesting way thoughts and ideas are communicated all over Latin-America.

On October 6th, the nearly 600 students at our school assembled in the school gymnasium to view and participate in a colorful display of dance and celebration. The Cultural Dance Center in Silver Spring, MD presented an exhilarating Afro-Colombian dance that our students thoroughly enjoyed from beginning to end. Leading up to the dance presentation, an educational installation of information on the Carnival of Barranquilla, traditional Colombian masks, and items that represented Colombian life and culture was placed near our media center to prepare students for the sights and sounds they would witness just a few days later.

What an eventful month it has been and what an amazingly inclusive community we have at CMIT North High School!

Families, in preparing for Quarter 2, students will need to purchase The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. It is highly advised that students purchase the audio companion as well to aid in their reading and understanding of the novel. Students should have their novels by November 2, 2023 and will receive Kickboard points daily for being prepared. Please email rbeamon@cmitacademy.org with questions.

Coholic's BioGeoChem classes completed the Big Bang Theory and redshift use by Hubble.

They had a quiz on Friday.

Next week, students will be starting a section about waves and wave propagation.

10th grade English is sponsoring a field trip to see MACBETH at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company on Thursday, November 2nd. Students will see the performance and have an opportunity to speak to the cast immediately following.

Cost is $35 and 300 pieces of Kickboard Gold–students will need to bring their lunch. There aren’t any places nearby to eat. Payment can be in cash or by check made payable to CMIT NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

Permission slips and payment are due by OCTOBER 19TH. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Houston or Ms. O’Donnell

Greetings!

The CMIT North Debate Team is fielding its largest squad ever for this year's WUDL Fall Classic. Ten Debaters in 5 teams will take on the Novice and Junior Varsity divisions this Saturday October 14th. They are competing against more than 100 other top debaters at the local tournament this weekend. The team is still training novice debaters for this year's season so new debaters are welcome! The team meets for practice on Thursdays from 3 pm to 5 pm in room 211 at CMIT North High School. All students in grades 6-12 with a 2.5 average GPA or higher are welcome to compete with the team!

Email jmatson@cmitacademy.org with questions. See you at practice!

Come join the PTSO meeting on Wednesday! We will update you on activities happening in school, financial report and upcoming events. The zoom link is:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89653633789

Join PTSO for $15 and get a welcome gift! You can pay in cash to Ms. O’Donnell, Ms. Ashmore or Ms. Tarver. You can also pay via:

CashApp: $cmitnorthptso

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5WMSVP6B2G5AY

Check: made payable to CMIT North High School PTSO