Tiger News February 2, 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 working on rhyming words; and identifying and matching the common sounds that each letter represents. Our sight words are; her, how, and down. We will learn how to spell the words and use them in a sentence.
Social Studies: We will learn the different types of maps; of your bedroom, neighborhood, and of a playground.
Math: We are continuing topic 9 reviewing and understanding teen numbers.
Science: We will finish up our topic on what animals need to survive and have a quiz at the end of the week.
We have finished up our MAP and Dibels Testing; and working on completing our DRA’s. Please continue to have your scholars come to school rested and ready.
To celebrate the 100th day of school; our kindergartner’s should create a 100th day of school t-shirt to wear to school. Please check with your scholars 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
100th Day of school (February 7, 2024)
*Friendly reminder: If your scholar is not feeling well, please keep them home. They should not be in school with a fever or a cough that disrupts their ability to focus and concentrate on their lessons.
Kindergarten Team
Fascinating First Grade News!
Hello First Grade Families:
With Spring around the corner, please be sure your scholar has an appropriate jacket for the changing weather.
Next week is our 100th day of school! 1st grade scholars may dress as someone who is 100 years old.
First grade students are preparing for their second field trip to the Maryland Science Center on February 21. Permission slips for the field trip went home this week. Please sign and return the permission slips no later than February 14th.
Our lessons this week include:
RELA: Poem and alliteration
Grammar: pronouns
Math: Finding numbers on a hundreds chart and comparing numbers
Social Studies: Life today and Long ago
Science: Changes in Weather and Seasons review
Upcoming dates:
Week of the 5th- Dojo Party
2/6: 100th day of school
2/19: Schools Closed- Presidents Day
2/20: Parent Teacher Conferences
2/21: Field Trip to Maryland Science center
Thank you!
First Grade Team
Hello First Grade Families:
Spectacular Second Grade News!
Next week, we will continue Unit 3, theme Our Traditions. Our question of the week is, what lessons can we learn from traditional tales? In Math, we will continue topic 8 which focuses on time and money. In Science, we will focus on Earth's Processes. In Social Studies, we will continue the lesson on needs, wants, and choices.
We have finished the winter Dibels and MAP testing. Please be on the lookout for results within the next few weeks. As always, 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:
John F. Kennedy Center- February 7, 2024 - all permission slips should have been returned.
Students must wear their school uniform.
Baltimore Museum of Industry-March 18th-stay tuned for more information.
Heart to Heart Day-February 15th, permission slips will be sent home later next week.
Second Grade Team
Terrific Third Grade News!
In Social Studies, we will begin Chapter 4:Lesson 3 Levels of Government.
In Math this week, our upcoming topic is a short one where students are applying their knowledge of place value to quickly multiply greater numbers. For example 3 x 6 = 18, so 3 x 60 should be 18 x 10.
In Science, students are finishing up our topic on Weather and Climate. We're also finishing up presenting STEAM fair projects.
Reminders:
Field Trip - Wednesday 2/7
***Reminder***Please make sure that you are checking SchoolMax for updated grades.
Weekly News!
In Reading, students will explore author's purpose in a biography. 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.
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
2/8 Kennedy Center Field Trip
Fourth Grade Team
Fabulous Fifth Grade News!
Ms. Tellis, Ms. T. McCants, Ms. D. McCants, Mrs. Linton-Philp
Good day, Tigers! Thank you for an exceptional week! We appreciate all your hard work and perseverance! Continue to push full STEAM ahead in excellence!
Subject Content:
RELA
Scholars will finalize "A Pet for Calvin" and begin the narrative "The Carp" and "The Hermit Thrush." We will continue to work on Opinion Writing themes and finalize our drafts. Our Word Study will focus on unusual spellings: indict, liaison, language, and colonel.
Social Studies
Students will be reading and discussing Chapter 5 Lesson 4, On the Battlefield and at Home.
Math
This week in Math, students will apply understanding of division to divide fractions.
Science
Students will take the Topic 3 test and start working on Topic 4 EARTH'S WATER SYSTEM.
Next Week:
Monday
Students will dress in HBCU colors. Bowie State is who we will represent for dress down day. Only the colors of gold and black can be worn for dress down day. Please make sure your scholar is dressed appropriately.
DOJO Party
The dojo party will be held next week during PE/Tech.
Kennedy Center Field Trip
February 8, 2024 will be our field trip to The Kennedy Center. Bagged lunches are to be in clear plastic bags only. We will also provide lunch for scholars in the lunchroom before departure. If you plan to chaperone, please email Mrs. Brooks Curry if you have not done so already at qcurry@cmitelementary.org.
Black History Projects
Students will be expected to create a project for Black History Month. The components include, a poster board, an essay, and a wax figure presentation. One grade will be given for each category. Be on the lookout for further instructions. Happy Black History Month!
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. 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 working on recognizing High and Low pitch and volume sounds in music. First grade students are learning the different ways to use our voice and how to recognize high and low pitches.
2nd grade is learning how to sing properly.
3rd grade is learning about the 6/8 meter.
4th grade is learning how to recognize and sing pitches in a Major scale.
5th grade is learning about dotted note rhythms and ties.
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 understand that they should not share any personal information online and they should always log off or lock their device to protect their personal information.
3-5 students practiced:Hardware Fundamentals: Scanner
During this engaging and interactive digital lesson, the learners receive direct instruction and practice using a scanner for images or objects, saving a scanned image as a file, identifying components such as the scanning surface and scanning beam, and understanding how a scanner works.
PE
This week in PE, students will practice their throwing and catching skills by participating in various activities.
STEM I
Greetings !!! K-2 students are working on a coding express set and 3-5 students are constructing a soccer goal.
STEM II
Greetings,
In STEM II K, 1st & 5th grade students will be introduced to coding. Fourth grade students will continue exploring 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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