CMITN489 / May 22, 2023

• Quarter 4 Progress Grade Reports were released online, on 5/19/2023

• The fourth Quarter Ends 6/13/2023

• The fourth Quarter Report Card will be Released online on 6/21/2023 and will be emailed on 7/5/2023

• Parent Appeal Window, 8/21/2023 thru 9/1/2023
  

• Teacher Grade Change Window, 6/14/2023 thru 6/21/2023
  
• Principal & SIT Chair Grade Change Window, 8/21/2023 thru 9//2023

For more information, please email gclarke@cmitacademy.org

Hello: The Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering is hosting the 203 ESTEEM SER-Quest (ESQ) Program in-person, commuter program only - no housing available, July 10-August 4, 2023 at the University of Maryland College Park and there is no cost for the program. The Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering (CMSE) provides academic support services and outreach programs designed to recruit, retain, and graduate African American, Latin-X/Hispanic American, Native American, and Pacific Islander engineering students.

ESTEEM SER-Quest (ESQ) is an intensive 4-week research-focused summer program at the University of Maryland College Park for students who are currently in the 11th grade and who have a serious interest in majoring in Engineering and attending the University of Maryland College Park in Fall 2024. ESTEEM/SER-Quest is outlined below. Here is the link to the program application and additional program information: https://eng.umd.edu/minorities/pre-college-programs/esteem-ser-quest

Any student who is currently in the 11th grade may apply for the program. The target populations are underrepresented students in engineering (African American, Latin-X/Hispanic American, Native American, and Pacific Islander ). More information about the program can be found at the link listed above.

Students who have a strong interest in majoring in engineering at the University of Marland College Park:

· 4-week summer program (commuter) - No Cost

· Research internship during the summer with engineering faculty or graduate student

· Students will learn about the engineering research process through a hands-on inquiry-based project

· Meet with admissions and financial aid representatives to learn about these processes at UMCP

· Tour engineering department labs at UMCP

· Work in a team with other students

Interested students are to complete the application on-line and provide the following information that is required:

· Essay

· Minimum GPA of 3.2, with no C's in Math and Science Courses

· 2 letters of recommendation - one from a science teacher and one from a math teacher,

· copy of high school transcript and their most recent report card

· copy of SAT/ACT/PSAT scores

· Students and their parent/guardian are required to participate in an interview which is part of the selection process

· For best consideration, apply by May 15, 2023. Applications will be accepted after this date and will be reviewed until we accept the maximum number of students for the program.

We are looking for students with a strong interest in engineering and the University of Maryland College Park. We want students who have a minimum GPA of 3.2, completed Trigonometry and Chemistry with a B or better, as well as completed Pre-Calc by the end of their junior year. Should you have questions, please email cmse@umd.edu

See Mercy College information below for Juniors and rising Seniors. Some of our students in the past have received Business and Computer scholarships from them to attend college.

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The Mercy College Business Honors Program conducts a week-long Summer Program for Rising Seniors (currently Juniors) in July.

Students who come to the SLA

• Experience college (Manhattan and Dobbs Ferry Campuses) first-hand, living on campus
• Explore potential careers in business
• Visit Fortune 500 Companies
• Learn from full-time faculty in Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, etc.

The fee is subsidized to only $595 for the whole week (including tuition, room and food/board, and activities). More information about the program is available on the Mercy.edu website (including the application link).

Please ask interested students to email scialicu@mercy.edu for more information.

(Note the price will be held at $595 till April 30th).

Ad from Towson University about summer camp 2023 for students and parent to take note of if interested.

ad for Towson U summer camp

On May 18, 2023, Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) organized a special event at Camelot by Martin to honor and celebrate the outstanding achievements of the Valedictorians and Salutatorians from across the district. The dinner brought together these exceptional students, who have demonstrated outstanding academic prowess and dedication throughout their high school careers. The event allowed valedictorians and salutatorians to connect, share their experiences, and celebrate their accomplishments in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere. It was a memorable evening filled with recognition, encouragement, and well-deserved praise for these exceptional young scholars.

CMIT's Valedictorian, Jayden Gregory Russell, and Salutatorian, Nigel Harold Seymour, were recognized for their exceptional academic performance and dedication throughout high school. Their achievements served as an inspiration to their peers and showcased their commitment to excellence. The dinner provided a platform for Jayden and Nigel to celebrate their success and offered them support as they embarked on their future endeavors.

To parents: Please notify our nurse if your child has a medical condition requiring attention or medication. In unsupervised locations, students who provide prescribed medicines for diseases such as diabetes on their own may cause seizures and other complications. Please note that our nurse is on hand to help monitor those problems so students can stay safe and healthy throughout the day. All pieces of information provided to the nurse are left confidential. The email address for Nurse McDonald is hsnurse@cmitacademyorg.

Breakfast and lunch are offered at CMIT. Meals are provided at no cost to students who are eligible for free or reduced-priced meals. This is subject to the approval of the District. Parents are encouraged to complete the lunch application to determine their eligibility for meal benefits. Households can complete an application at MySchoolApps.com. Online applications are processed within 24-48 hours.

Students who are not eligible for free or reduced-priced meals must pay for their meals. See Meal Prices.

Making Payments Online

MySchoolBucks, owned and operated by Heartland Payment Systems, is an online payment service that provides parents the ability to securely pay for meals, monitor student cafeteria purchases, make tuition payments for Before and After School Extended Learning programs, and receive email notifications for low account balances. With MySchoolBucks, payments can be made 24/7 using a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, credit or debit card, and mobile app. (https://www.pgcps.org/offices/food-and-nutrition/how-to-pay-for-lunch)

• Online Payment Service
• Mobile App

Administration and security have been checking vehicles for parking passes, and some student drivers/vehicles still need to be registered. Parents/guardians will also be contacted. The next stage will be to start tracking attendance for morning arrivals. Please ensure that your student drivers have registered their vehicles. Students must park in the place that has been given to them.

Hall sweeps are still in effect and have aided in managing student absenteeism and misbehavior. Please continue to discuss with your child the importance of attending every lesson and arriving on time. No student should be in the hallway when the bell for classes rings.

Please notify your child's teachers and administrators ahead of time if he or she will be absent. An absence letter should be submitted within three days of the student's return. Submit an absence letter to Ms. Fermin, Attendance Secretary
at Excused Absence request form: https://forms.gle/HiqRvfYDSmBYGTs57

"When a student is missing the class, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must tell the school in writing by three (3) days after the child's return to school.
This also applies to dual enrollment students who attend college-level classes. The dates and reasons for the absence(s) must be specified in the explanation "AP 5113. Please be aware that absences for personal reasons are not excused..

Early dismissal-When picking up your child for an early dismissal, parents must enter the school to retrieve their child, present ID, and sign their child out. Please be aware that excused early releases are subject to the same rules as absences. If notes or proof of the reason for early dismissal are not supplied on the same day, they must be submitted the next day. Early dismissals with no evidence or note of explanation are unjustified and will be coded accordingly. Early departures should take place before 2:51 p.m.

Please check in with your child daily and discuss any concerns you have about bullying, intimidation, or improper behavior.

Please be aware that it is crucial to us as a school community that we foster an atmosphere that prioritizes the needs of our students and enables effective communication among all stakeholders. The main objective is for us to resolve any problems by cooperating constructively. To that end, the Code of Conduct for Families, Volunteers, and Visitors was developed.

Code of Conduct for Families, Volunteers and Visitors

Tutoring and other Help - CMIT offers a tutoring program to all students that allows them to succeed in their respective classes

Tutoring Schedule - 3rd quarter

Students can get help in these sessions and adhere to the rules of afterschool programs. Please have your child take advantage of this opportunity. If there is any course that is not listed in the tutoring and you would want your child to get help with that course, you may email, gclarke@cmitacademy.org

For scholars with severe food allergies, asthma-related signs, and symptoms, or other medical conditions, it is recommended that a Prescription Medication Order Form with medication for inhalers, Epipens, or any other medication be provided to the school Nurse for Provider diagnosed conditions.

If your child requires medication to be administered at school, you must have the physician complete the appropriate medication forms and provide the School Nurse with the pharmacy-prescribed unopened medication..

All over-the-counter medications should be prescribed by a medical provider, including cough drops, Tylenol, and Advil. Ibuprofen etc.

If your child has any medical condition other than those mentioned above, please feel free to contact the school Nurse to discuss these. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Please see the prescription order forms and Parent fact Sheet For medication at School. https://www.pgcps.org/offices/school-health/health-forms-for-parents-and-prescribers https://tinyurl.com/yeyrec4d

The Social Studies department is preparing for the end of the year. In our classes students have a variety of ways to demonstrate the mastery they have established over the course of the year.

US History: For their final assessment, students will have a choice of the topic of a person or a significant event that impacted the civil rights movement. Students are to create a presentation during class and report their findings on the topic.

Government: All students are currently working on their Cumulative Research Portfolio. This final assessment for the year gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their learning in a variety of formats, from writing a research paper or recording a podcast, to making a movie poster that embodies a concept they learned this year. This is a great opportunity for students to be creative as they demonstrate their learning as the school year comes to a close. All work is due by June 9th.

World History: Honors World History is completing their final unit which will end with an assessment on the unit's content. While World History will be completing a choice board. Students select from a number of options to demonstrate their learning.

The after-school club season came to a close on May 12, but a few exceptional clubs are continuing their activities. The Green Energy Regeneration Club is diligently working to complete its project and develop its first draft thesis, which will need to be submitted by September 2023 as proof of a year-long project and with the hopes of qualifying for the prestigious Presidential Green Ribbon Awards. Tutoring services in math and English are still available to aid students in improving their grades for the fourth quarter. The Earth Optimism Club is wrapping up its yearlong curriculum, while the Music Clubs (String, Jazz, and Concert) are eagerly preparing for their end-of-year performance, tentatively scheduled for June 9, subject to approval from the administration. The dance and STEP teams will also showcase their talent alongside the dance and step club. These clubs are determined to make the most of their extended time and leave a lasting impression before the academic year concludes.

Greeting Mathmagicians, Math Lovers, and CMIT Family,

Greetings CMIT Family,

Math club students were blown away by the great results on the last Caribou International Math Competition of the season (May 4, 2023). Let's reveal the results: Caribou International Math Contest 9/10 graders:

• Grace Omeregbe (1st Place in MD, 22nd Place in the USA, and 21% in the World)
  
• Gift Ajurujhi (2nd Place in MD, 29th Place in the USA, and 24% in the World)
  
• Alexander Carpenter (3rd Place in MD, 34th Place in the USA, and 26% in the World)
  
• Atalya Thomas (4th Place in MD, 37th Place in the USA, and 27% in the World)
  
• Samuel Adenola (5th Place in MD, 41st Place in the USA, and 30% in the World)
  

Average number of correct questions of our students: 7.60
Average number of correct questions of all students: 5.07

Congratulations Mathmagicians! You did a fantastic job! Go Tigers!

Favorite Assignment Video - Emanual Miranda Mota

Anaiya Lewis

Our students had an awesome time at the AASHTO National Bridge Building Competition in Seattle Washington. Student got to meeting other students from different schools and network with professionals in (structural engineering , civil engineering, town planning, architecture and more).

The students visited the space needle which is high enough to see the surrounding buildings and land scape of Seattle. We love and appreciate McCoy, Kennedy and Nana for representing the State of Maryland and Cmit North High School very well at the National Bridge Competitions.

In my class, we just got done with the AP exams and now we are introducing AI and students are learning how the AI models work. AI is the future so it is good to reflect on how these models are trained and then further used as an assistance for humans. AI chatbots are all over the place nowadays and they are trained with big data. A lot has changed just after chatGPT was launched and many new AI chatbots are now in the market. As a user we would just get our answers from the chatbots but it is very important to understand how these chatbots function, what is the backstory behind it. Along with that, python club is still in running, students stay after school and learn new methodologies of coding.

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