Part-Time Reading Tutor Needed - Cumberland has an immediate opening for a Title 1 tutor to work 4 flexible hours each school day. This person will work with our kindergarten, first, and second graders to build their foundational reading skills. The classroom teachers will plan all of the intervention materials. Requirements for this position include an associates degree or a high school diploma with the successful completion of the Work Keys Assessment. The rate of pay is $20 per hour. Email Mrs. White at [email protected] if you are interested or click here to view and fill out the online application.
Free Breakfast and Lunch For All - All D62 students now qualify to receive a free breakfast and lunch each school day through December. In-person students can stop in the kitchen each morning to get a breakfast and eat it in their classroom. Those who would like a lunch will just let their teacher know and one will be ordered for that day. Breakfasts and lunches for students participating in remote learning can be picked up at Algonquin Middle School and North Elementary School. Click here for more information.
New Materials Pick-Up Schedule - Materials Pick-Up for all students who will continue with remote learning will now take now place every other Thursday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Please enter our site off Golf Rd. at 5th Ave., make a left at the school, and continue past the main entrance to the last door (#3) to the west. Remain in your car and a staff member will bring the items to you. The next Materials Pick-Up will take place on Thursday, October 15th.
D62 Greeting Card Contest - All District 62 students are invited to enter the 2020 Winter Greeting Card Design Contest. The first place winner's design will be featured on a greeting card sent to community leaders, and will be proudly displayed on the district's website and shared via social media. All design entries will be displayed at the Des Plaines Public Library. The first, second, and third place winners will be honored at the Monday, November 16th Board of Education meeting. All students entering the contest will receive participation certificates. The deadline for all entries is Wednesday, October 14th to the Cumberland office. Click here to view the details.
PTO News and Reminders...
Scholastic Book Fair - Our virtual book fair is open and you can purchase items through Sunday, October 4th. All orders over $25 ship to your home for free. Check out all the books here, it's a great time to shop for the upcoming holidays!
Cumberland Spirit Wear - Today is the last day to purchase Cumberland Spirit Wear. Order online here through October 2nd. All orders will be delivered by October 19th. In person students will have items delivered to their classrooms. Remote students will receive their orders at Materials Pick-Up. Order now to show your Cumberland spirit!
Dine & Share Is Back - Our first Dine and Share event of the year is coming up soon! Join us remotely at the Mt. Prospect Chipotle on Wednesday, October 14th. Order in person and show the flyer, or use online ordering promo code 7MCR7X9, and 33% of all orders will come right back to our school! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 11th for the Dine & Share at various Lou Malnati's locations. Click here to view the details.
Pumpkin Carving Competition - Are you sad about missing the Halloween Bash? We are too! In order to keep the fun of Halloween alive in our school community, the PTO is hosting a Pumpkin Carving Competition. Share photos of your carving creations on the PTO Facebook page or email us at [email protected], to be entered in the competition! Prizes will be awarded. Check out the flyer for more details.
Amazon Smile & Box Tops - Looking for ways to support Cumberland and the PTO? Do you shop on Amazon? Have you tried Amazon Smile? Use this link and add Cumberland Parent Teacher Organization to your Smile page. All purchases you make through the Amazon Smile link will automatically generate funds for our school! Also, don't forget about digital Box Tops! Download the app and add Cumberland Elementary School. Just take a picture of your receipt and the Box Tops funds get sent right to our school!
Upcoming PTO Zoom Meeting - The next PTO Meeting will take place on Monday, October 5th at 6:00 p.m. virtually on Zoom. Click here for the link, we hope to see you there!