Tiger News January 26, 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:
Winter is here; please make sure that your scholar is dressed appropriately for the weather for outdoor recess.
ELA: We will be reviewing syllables; identifying and matching the common sounds that each letter represents. Our sight words are: any, play, and come. We will learn how to spell the words and use them in a sentence.
Social Studies: We will learn the difference between a map and a globe.
Math: We are continuing topic 9 counting numbers 1-20.
Science: We will learn about the basic needs of animals.
*Our scholars will continue testing next week, so please make sure they are getting proper rest and eat breakfast in the morning.
To celebrate the 100th day of school; our kindergartners' should create a 100th day of school t-shirt to wear to school. Please check with your scholar's teacher if you have any questions. A flier was posted to each classroom's class story, with examples of some T-shirts. Be creative and have fun.
Upcoming Event
January 29, 2024 STEM fair project is due
100th Day of school (February 6, 2024)
*Friendly reminder: If your scholar is not feeling well, please keep them home. They should not be in school with a fever, a cough that disrupts their ability to focus and concentrate on their lessons.
Kindergarten Team
Fascinating First Grade News!
Hello First Grade Families: Our field trip to Port discovery is on Tuesday, January 30th. Please make sure your scholar arrives to school on time and has a bagged lunch. We will return to school at 2:00pm Please continue to work on their STEM fair projects, as they are due on 1/29/24 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TxvL3fiNgd1x2c-nHfHLGhrPC6NmLX2jpSjbubpUlOU/edit If you need assistance, reach out to your scholar’s teacher as soon as possible. Our lessons this week include: RELA: Elements of Poetry review Grammar: proper vs common nouns review Math: Compare Two digit numbers: 1 more, 1 less- 10 more, 10 less Social Studies: Life today and long ago Science: Changes in Weather and Seasons review Upcoming dates: STEM Fair Projects Due: 1/29 Port Discovery Field Trip 1/30 Thank you! First Grade Team
Spectacular Second Grade News!
We had an awesome week! Next week, we will continue Unit 3, theme Our Traditions. Our question of the week is, what stories do people tell to understand the world around them? In Math, we will continue topic 8 which focuses on telling time. In Science, we will finish topic 3, Earth's Water, Land, and Maps. In Social Studies, we will discuss needs, wants, and choices. We have started winter DRA, Dibels, and MAP testing. Please ensure that your scholar gets a good nights rest and arrive to school on time. 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: STEM Fair Project- Due January 29th Please upload project in your scholar's Google classroom. STEM Fair Packet-https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TxvL3fiNgd1x2c-nHfHLGhrPC6NmLX2jpSjbubpUlOU/edit
Upcoming Field Trips: John F. Kennedy Center- February 7, 2024-all permission slips should have been returned. Baltimore Museum of Industry-March 18th-stay tuned for more information Second Grade Team
Terrific Third Grade News!
In Social Studies, students will continue continue to explore the American Government and how it is organized.
In Math, we are finishing up Topic 9. Expect an extra credit assignment to go with our test at the end of the week!
In Science, STEAM Fair Projects are due! Scholars will spend the next couple weeks presenting and going through these.
Reminders:
Please make sure that you are checking SchoolMax weekly!
Weekly News!
In Reading, students will be analyzing characters in a fiction story. In Social Studies, we will continue studying the Northeast region. In Math, students use models and equivalent fractions to add and subtract mixed numbers.In Science, students will describe the basic properties of waves and how they can cause objects to move.
STEM Fair projects and research papers are due on January 29, 2024. No late projects or papers will be accepted after January 29, 2024. Here is the link to the STEM Fair Packet. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TxvL3fiNgd1x2c-nHfHLGhrPC6NmLX2jpSjbubpUlOU/edit
If you are interested in chaperoning the field trip to the Kennedy Center on Thursday, Feb. 8th, please contact Mrs. Brooks-Curry at qcurry@cmitelementary.org. 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 1/29 STEM Fair Project & Research Paper due
Fourth Grade Team
Fabulous Fifth Grade News!
Tigers! Tigers! Thank you for moving full steam ahead in excellence this week! Thank you for those scholars who are consistently working on their STEM project that is due January 29, 2024. I know you have worked hard and it will pay off in the end. Thank you for being a persevering tiger that accepts every challenge and works toward progress and development. You are doing a great job by showing up, applying yourself, and executing greatness! Be encouraged this week. Be kind. Be patient. Be a friend. Be your best self everyday! You got this!
Promotion Ceremony 2024 Google Form Tigers, you will receive a Google Form that pertains to the 2024 Promotion Ceremony festivities and permission to participate in the festivities. Please make sure you fill out the form and return it by the due date: February 29, 2024. Our theme for the 5th grade ceremony is "Reaching for the Stars." Let's continue to reach for the stars in excellence and diligence. Thank you for all you do! Kennedy Center Field Trip. If you have not submitted your fee and permission slip, please do so asap. Payment for the field trip should be paid through MySchoolBucks. Click here to access the: PERMISSION SLIP - 4th-5th Gr Kennedy Center Please use the scan code or link below to promptly pay for the field trip. https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHVZTLU9O052WP_ZZ60GHUJ4RLX7AF
RELA Next week, scholars will continue in the fictional genre and read "A Pet for Calvin." They will study the skill of summarizing and analyzing characters. They will continue to work on opinion essays and how to argue an opinion or perspective. In Social Studies, the students will be discussing Lessons 3 and 4 next week, 'Declaring Independence' and 'On the Battlefield and at Home.' Students will be participating in Science benchmark testing next week. In Math, students will continue to multiply fractions this week. Thank you for an outstanding week! Continue to stay positive and be well.
Team 5th Grade :)
Superior Specials News!
Art
Greetings,
Tigers have studio time this week. Classes will primarily consist of independent work to plan and work on their projects before the holidays. 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! K-1st are learning about creating their own rhythms using rhythm sticks! 2nd graders are learning how to improvise in music! 3rd grade is learning how to write and play their own rhythms. 4th grade is learning about playing and recognizing triplets! And, 5th grade is learning about the meter 6/8!
Technology
Greetings,
K-2 students practiced:Introduction to Online Safety: Protecting Your Privacy
This engaging video-based learning object provides the learner with foundational knowledge about the importance of protecting their personal information. The learner will understand that they shouldn't share any personal information online or agree to meet anyone they don’t know and trust; and they should always log off or lock their device to protect their personal information.
3-5 students practiced: Netiquette in Online Communication
In this animated video, Trey and two of his classmates are collaborating on their Virtual Science Fair project in a private chatroom when netiquette issues derail them from their task. The lesson introduces what netiquette is, why it’s important, and shows some of the negative sides of online communication.
PE
Hello, this week in PE we are just reviewing things we’ve covered this year so far. I just want to make sure we remember the safety rules in order to maintain a safe and fun environment.
STEM I
Greetings !!! K-2 is working on building a snack stand and 3-5 are working on building a school creation.
STEM II
Greetings,
In STEM II K, 1st, 4th, and 5th will be coding. Second grade students will be testing their bridges. Third grade students will be continuing to build their pinball machines.
Creative Arts Team
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