Graduation Rehearsal Presentation

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vMp9UJruVR7BMxJRcnB_NzI8GmJYuGJPHmrgeQJuA4I/edit?usp=sharing

Includes information about:

• arrival

• expectations

• program order

• maps

Link for Graduation Live Stream

Live stream link: https://youtu.be/J0gLKOaVMY8

GRADUATION REHEARSAL

We will be hosting a virtual graduation rehearsal on Tuesday, May 25th. A Zoom link and time will be shared by the end of this week. Please contact Ms. Cameron @ pcameron@cmitsouth.org if you have any questions or concerns.

GRADUATION UPDATES FROM MS. EPPS

Good Day Class of 2021,

Your big day is almost here! On Thursday May 27, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. we will celebrate the commencement of your next journey. We are so proud and look forward to celebrating with you. In preparation for graduation, all seniors will need to come to CMIT South Middle/High School on Thursday May 20th or Friday May 21st to pick up your senior packets, tickets, and gifts. If you are still in possession of any items that are owned by the school (i.e., textbooks, Chromebooks, sports uniforms, etc.), please bring them with you on the day that you come to pickup your senior packets. Senior packet distribution will take place at the weight room entrance (beside the cafeteria). Please use the Sign-Up Genius below to schedule your pick-up time. All students and parents/guardians will be required to wear a mask, bring a pen, and social distance during the distribution. Lastly, please read through all of the information in the Graduation Information and Expectations document that has been provided. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Epps or Ms. Cameron for assistance.

Graduation Information and Expectations: http://bit.ly/CMIT2021GradInfo

Sign-Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050549AAA823A1FC1-senior

SENIOR TOWN HALL VIDEO

Here is the video of our Senior Town Hall:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X4q9bwj-Xg-k7D4q1Qcfhq1gSmLwZgZq/view?usp=sharing

SIGNING DAY/SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Please share your post-secondary plans. Are you going to college? Joining the workforce? Attending a trade school? Enlisting in the military? We want to know!!! Have you received any scholarships? If you have not filled out our forms, please do. We want to celebrate you. Plus, you will be added to our senior video!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCm25Jfj7QFeUBaSJpG_ykLvgKL5Qbbcqu6iBhtcWkPBXRCA/viewform?usp=sf_link

SENIOR TOWN HALL

Hello Seniors,

Please join us today at 1:30 pm for a celebration of you. You've put in the hard work and now it is time for us to honor your greatness. We are so incredibly proud of you. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow on Zoom.

Patricia Cameron is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Class of 2021 Town Hall

Time: May 14, 2021 01:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://pgcps-org.zoom.us/j/84189008064?pwd=SnJNY1d1YUU1ajdqa3J1ODZFZTFLZz09

Meeting ID: 841 8900 8064

Passcode: 827482

Class T-Shirt Survey

Please take the linked survey. We have been selling class shirts and now hoodies throughout the year, but this is for a class shirt to be given as part of your graduation package. Please share your thoughts.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6LLiszp9znl31MAzjSal5ob9EhF0aXE1C7Ambs_YZpfX87A/viewform?usp=sf_link

From Ms. Gabriel

Good Morning Seniors,

The end is almost near! May 14th is the last day for Seniors.

For Seniors who are still applying for college: please send me an email so that I can know to send your transcripts. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT and anticipate to have your transcript sent within 24 hours. You must provide at least 10 business days to have your transcripts sent.

Recommendation letters: Letters from your teachers still require a minimum of 15 business days in advance notice. Please note that recommendation letters are NOT GUARANTEED. Your requested recommender has the right to deny your request which is why you must reach out well before your college deadlines. In addition, please ASK your teachers and your counselor for a recommendation before you place their name down for a college or scholarship. This ensures that if they cannot write you a letter, you have enough time to place someone else's name down in your scholarship or in Naviance.

Senior Survey: Lastly, please complete the survey on the school website that was sent from Ms Cameron (on the 2021 website) informing us of the colleges you have applied to and plan on attending as well as the scholarships you have been awarded. You also have a Naviance survey to complete that has been assigned by Ms. Hackett and Ms. Bumbrey, be sure to complete it by May 1st.

Senior Survey Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCm25Jfj7QFeUBaSJpG_ykLvgKL5Qbbcqu6iBhtcWkPBXRCA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Shirts and Hoodies

ATTENTION ALL SENIOR, PARENTS, AND STAFF!

The CMIT South class of 2021 Shirts and Hoodies are now up for sale!

This will be the LAST TIME the hoodies and shirts will be on sale!

The final day to purchase is April 24, 2021, 11:59 pm CST!

THERE ARE ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT!!

PLEASE PURCHASE WHILE YOU STILL CAN!

The links to purchase are down below:

Hoodies: https://www.imagemarket.com/9db3bg55

Shirts: https://www.imagemarket.com/33g5egcf

Class of 2021 Meeting

Zoom Meeting Details

Topic: CMIT-S Class of 2021 Meeting

Time: Apr 19, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84000225708?pwd=SGJXZE9Udjlya2FtZnNtRWZSRDNVdz09

Meeting ID: 840 0022 5708

Passcode: 987583

One tap mobile

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Dial by your location

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Meeting ID: 840 0022 5708

Passcode: 987583

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd5z8mD30t

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Good Afternoon All and Happy Sunday!

Detailed below are notes from the last meeting last Monday (4/12) as well as the Zoom details for tomorrow's meeting. Please feel free to share with any student or parent not included on this email chain.

CMIT South HS Class of 2021 Meeting (4/12/21) Notes

Graduation Packages

· Graduation packages will be distributed with the cap and gowns. Once we have a distribution date, we’ll notify everyone.

Graduation

· Date and Location

o CMIT South graduation is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 27, 5:30pm at Dr. Henry Wise Jr. Football Field.

· Tickets

o Per PGCPS, each student will only be permitted 2 tickets.

· Time Limit

o All PGCPS HS graduations are limited to 1-hour.

· Speaker

o No outside speakers will be permitted. We have been asked to hold off on searching for a keynote speaker. We are awaiting additional information and will circulate updates as soon as they become available.

PGCPS College and Career Decision Day

The Departments of Student Services and Career and Technical Education encourage all graduating seniors to participate in the first PGCPS College and Career Decision Day, May 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Students will be able to view the Decision Day program in their English, JROTC, and Career and Technical Education courses. All high school graduates commit to one or more of the three E’s: they enroll, enlist or employ. College and Career Decision Day is a great opportunity to bring positive attention to the thousands of students in Prince George’s County Public Schools that are going to college, the military, or the workforce, and ultimately contributing to the growth of the county.

Graduation Updates!!!

By now you should have received an email from Dr. Washington about the graduation date. Going forward all graduation information will be sent from Dr. Washington. I will continue to update the website.

Graduation date: Thursday, May 27th @ 5:30 pm

Location: Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. HS (football field)

Graduation rehearsal date: Wednesday, May 19th (more information to follow)

Updates:

• Students can have two stoles and five cords (one stole is CMIT South)

• Cords will be provided for the following: ITEC, PLTW, Amazon, SGA, and National Technical Honor Society

• An additional stole/bib will be given to National Honor Society students

4/9/21 Updates

For the senior shirts that are part of your graduation package, we need your t-shirt sizes, so please fill out this Google Form: T-Shirt Sizes

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjgwvVU04q_hGiUoiFXhiS8ak2S9UDmK-AaX841BNzXHSYhw/viewform

A few more updates:

-We do not currently have a graduation venue or date yet.

-Student Service Learning Hours have been waived for seniors this school year.

-We are not sure if the county will allow schools to facilitate or participate in prom or senior week in-person activities. We have parents and students working to ensure that those activities still take place.

Class of 2021 Meeting Presentation

Please take a moment to review the presentation slides from our meeting last week. Video recording soon to follow.

Select Your Senior Portraits

Seniors make your portrait selections. You need to select a portrait in your cap and gown. The deadline is this week, or a selection will be made for you.

Class Ring Links

https://www.balfour.com/shop/jewelry/rings/high-school-class-rings?smi=136058 (full selections)

https://bab.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2049950#/ (special lower cost ring)

Class of 2021 Memory Book

The Memory Book is in progress!! We need all Class of 2021 students to complete the google form titled “Memory Book Questionnaire/Pictures”. Please complete the form as early as possible. The deadline for submission is February 28, 2021.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmpO3Lz3oFyTAn6M68JeVd3RvlOMjROivSn7VX7Baw8ITK8Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

Class of 2021 Meeting Notes

Please click here for our 2/11/21 Meeting Notes

Class of 2021 Student/Parent Meeting

Please join us on Thursday, February 11th at 6:30 for a Class of 2021 Meeting. We will discuss the following:

• Graduation Packages/Cap and Gown

• Class Shirts/Hoodies

• Memory Book

• Prom

• Senior Week

• Graduation

Due to current restrictions, we do not have concrete information about prom, senior week, and graduation, but we will be sharing what information we do have. We will also leave time at the end of the meeting for any questions that you may have.

Please follow the link below to join on Zoom meeting on Thursday:

https://pgcps-org.zoom.us/j/3463675137?pwd=K2llUDFNaFE2VFVCVE1OWnhQRVh6UT09

Scholarship Opportunities

1. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/blacks-scholarships.aspx - BAM scholarship

2. The IMM Essay Contest is designed to solicit and assist current 2020-2021 high school seniors with the opportunity to win monetary funds in support of their near-future academic matriculation to college.The entrants have an opportunity to win one of three scholarship awards: $3,000 Platinum Award; $2,000 Gold Award; or $1,000 Silver Award!! Contest details are discussed in the attached flyer. I implore you to please strongly urge your respective students to participate in this honorable endeavor of "giving back to community". (See attachment)

3, Jack and Jill (See attachment)

4. Applications are open for the Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation scholarships. Current high school seniors are encouraged to apply. I know that things are a bit different this year with some schools being virtual, etc. so I have attached a brochure and flyer that you can share with your students. Please pass along to any additional guidance counselors/teachers that could benefit from passing along the information to their students. Our applications close on March 1 and only online applications are accepted. We have over 80 scholarships varying in amounts from $2,000 - $6,500. Each has their own individual criteria so we encourage all interested seniors to apply. (See two attachments)

5. We would be delighted to receive applications from your graduating high school seniors. Students receiving our award must show a commitment to the values and mission of Phi Beta Kappa, including academic achievement, community involvement, and a dedication to the liberal arts and sciences. You can find more information about the award and application criteria on our website.

Applications must be submitted electronically by April 10, 2021. The application can be accessed on our website or on Formstack. If any of your students are unable to access the online application, please have them email awards@dcpbk.org and we will send along a Word document version. Successful applicants will be notified in late April. (See attachments)

6.One of the five scholarships offered (the Darin E. Posey Memorial Scholarship) is specifically for HS Seniors headed to A&T. This is a $1,000 scholarship. The completed Scholarship Application(s) must be received by Friday, March 5, 2021.

If you know of deserving students in the Prince George’s County area, please forward this email to them. The link for more information on the scholarships listed and their criteria can be found here: https://www.pulcf.org/info-guidelines/

7. In 2021, the Esperanza Education Fund will again award scholarships of at least $5,000 and up to $20,000 to immigrant students and/or students who have two immigrant parents in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia to attend community colleges, public colleges and universities.

Students are eligible for the scholarship regardless of ethnicity, national origin, or immigration status. For more information about the scholarship and to read more about our AMAZING current scholars, please visit www.esperanzafund.org.

The scholarship application is now available and can be accessed through here. The application process is entirely electronic, and all applications are due on April 1st, 2021. We will hold an application tip session on March 14th, 2021 to provide an overview of the application and tips for filling it out. The zoom link can be accessed here and RSVP page here.

Meeting ID: 919 8693 0300

Passcode: 679193

Please find attached a flyer advertising this opportunity. I hope you will consider sharing this opportunity with your in-school counselors and/or student sites. Please let me know if you need any more information and/or have questions.

If you or your students have any questions, please email apply@esperanzafund.org. Happy to help anyway we can. Thank you! (Please see attachments)

Attachments:

https://prs.clfportal.org/UploadedFiles/02082021_0457_20_21_Annual_IMMScholarshipFlyer.pdf

https://prs.clfportal.org/UploadedFiles/02082021_0458_JackandJillofAmericanScholarshipApplication.pdf

https://prs.clfportal.org/UploadedFiles/02082021_0459_SchoolFlyer_2021.pdf

https://prs.clfportal.org/UploadedFiles/02082021_0459_3267COLScholarshipBrochureUpdate.pdf

https://prs.clfportal.org/UploadedFiles/02082021_0500_2021DCPBKHSAwardAnnouncement.pdf

https://prs.clfportal.org/UploadedFiles/02082021_0506_EsperanzaInfoSheet2021shorter.docx.pdf

College Readiness Workshops

The college readiness office provides workshops each Wednesday that you can sign up to take part in. https://offices.pgcps.org/page.aspx?Pageid=234147&id=25481

Upcoming Class of 2021 Parent Meeting

New Dates for Senior Portraits

December 9th and 16th (Wednesdays)

Arrival - 7:00 am

Start - 8:30 am

End - 4:00 pm

Depart - 6:00 pm

Location - Indoor soccer field

Charleston Wrap Online Store until December 7^th

So if family and friends still want to shop at the store, there is still time. All proceeds will continue to go to the Class of 2021.

Please help support the Class of 2021 by shopping at the online Charleston Wrap Store. Great items and gift ideas, take a look inside.

To place an order:

1. Go to www.charlestonwrapstore.com

2. Click shop now

3. Select Organization Credit Only

4. Enter Organization ID 19459

5. Shop!!

You can make purchases until December 7, 2020.

The instructions to order is a little different from before, so please follow the instructions above to place an order. All orders will support the class of 2021.

Hello Scholars and Parents,

Please take advantage of the following scholarship opportunities with an October deadline. Also please note, Brag sheets are due on Naviance this Wednesday September 30th, if you want a recommendation letter highlighting your specific achievements.

Pretty Photoshop Actions Scholarship Program

Sponsor: Pretty Photoshop Actions

Amount: $500

Closing Date: October 15, 2020

Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students in the United States or Canada. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to Photoshop.

YoungArts Competition

Sponsor: National YoungArts Foundation

Amount: Up to $10,000

Closing Date: October 16, 2020

Description: Competition is open to students between the ages of 15 and 18 who have talent in visual, literary, design or performing arts. There is a $35 application fee, but it can be waived if you meet requirements.

Congressional App Challenge

Sponsor: Internet Education Foundation

Amount: Varies

Closing Date: October 19, 2020

Description: Challenge is open to U.S. students in middle school or high school who live in a Congressional district that is participating (check website for details). Applicant must create any type of app they like on any platform they like.

$1,000 October Scholarship

Sponsor: Niche

Amount: $1,000

Closing Date: October 20, 2020

Description: Scholarship is open to all high school, college, and graduate students and those planning to enroll within 12 months. Applicant must be a legal residents of the United States and international students with valid visas. Applicant must login or create an account with Niche.

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

Sponsor: Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc.

Amount: Up to $25,000

Closing Date: October 25, 2020

Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors in the United States who demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income). Applicant must be involved in co-curricular and community service activities, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship

Sponsor: Unigo

Amount: $2,000

Closing Date: October 31, 2020

Description: Scholarship is open to students 13 years of age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2026) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt.

Senior Night Recording

Click Here for the a recording of the meeting.

Seeking Peer Mentors

Hello Everyone, welcome back to school! We know that times are tough right now due to the ongoing pandemic and the new school environment, but the class of 2021 is organizing a program that might make things a little easier. We are starting a virtual peer mentoring program. This peer mentoring program is being organized in the hopes to improve students' mental, physical, and emotional health, by giving them someone to open up to and hear from. This program can lead to the building of a better self, getting better grades, and boost confidence. It can also create a more engaged, communicative and resilient student. The peer program also helps mentees become prepared for the real world. . To be a mentor you must fit the following criteria:

• 2.5 minimum GPA

• Must be a junior or senior

• Complete an application form (submitted by September 30th)

We are looking for 15-20 mentors for our first group. All accepted mentors will be trained by Ms. Cameron before the start. We will begin reaching out to potential mentors soon via email. After mentors are selected, a form will be sent out for mentee’s to apply. Eligible mentee’s must be in either the 9th or 10th grade. Please email us at co2021@cmitsouth.org for more information.

Mentor Application Form: Application Form - click here

Application due by September 30, 2020.

SSL Hours will be available for mentors.

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Senior Night

This Thursday, September 24th at 5:30 PM, we will be holding virtual "Senior Night" to discuss the College and Naviance process.

Many students and parents have had questions and so we hope to assist you with getting on board to applying for colleges, requesting letters of recommendations, and requesting transcripts.

Please join us by clicking this link.

See you then!

Ms. Gabriel

Professional School Counselor

Update from Ms. Gabriel

Hello 12th Graders,

Please keep in mind as you are applying for colleges in the fall. When you apply, it is important to understand what Early decision vs. Early action means. If you apply for early decision for a college and are accepted. you MUST attend the college. Read below.

Early decision versus early action

Early decision plans are binding — a student who is accepted as an ED applicant must attend the college. Early action plans are nonbinding — students receive an early response to their application but do not have to commit to the college until the normal reply date of May 1.

Naviance

Log into Naviance today through Clever with your PGCPS login to input the colleges you are applying to. All colleges must be in Naviance at least a month before the deadline so that your teachers and I can submit all your materials (transcripts and recommendation letters) to your colleges. Bragg sheets are due September 30th and are required if you want a recommendation letter.

How to Access your Bragg sheet on Naviance:

Step 1 -Click on the "About Me" tab (upper right hand corner)

Step 2 - Click on "My Surveys"

Step 3- Click "Surveys not started"

Step 4- scroll down to Senior Bragg. Answer al 17 questions and submit

College Recommendations

Recommendation letters should only be requested through Naviance. If you have requested it through Common App, please remove the teacher's name from the list and add them to your Naviance (directions below). If a teacher has already submitted a letter through Common App, you will have to delete it and you resubmit it on Naviance. This is extremely important.

For students to request a teacher as their recommender on Naviance, go to the colleges tab, then "Apply for College", Click "Recommendations", then "Add request", choose teacher from their drop down list. Then Click "All future and current colleges" and hit submit.

Scholarships are different. This is only for letters of recommendation for college admissions.

From Ms. Gabriel (school counselor)

I sent out a transcript review google form through the newsletter last weekend. It is extremely important that the students fill out the form to ensure their transcripts are correct for their college applications.

You must request their transcript from Ms.Laporte (claporte@cmitsouth.org) and then go to the newsletter and fill out the google form if you notice any errors. It must be done throughout this week.

Thank you for your support!

IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, due to the Prince George's County directive we are unable to photograph senior portraits in any Prince George's County school at this time.

The account representative from Lifetouch shared this information with CMIT South this weekend. I know this is very disappointing, and many of you were looking forward to this exciting part of senior year. As soon as the directive changes, we will set another date for senior portraits.

Senior Town Hall Video

Senior Town Hall