Halloween Parade Videos - Miss Zachwieja took video of our student Halloween Parade since the weather prevented us from going outside. Click to view video part 1 and video part 2.
Student Covid Vaccines - District 62 will host a vaccine clinic for 5-11-year-old children this month in partnership with Jewel-Osco. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be offered at Algonquin Middle School, 767 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Dose 1 will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, November 13 and dose 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 4. Click here to register your child.
Social Work Change - Bre Smith has transferred to North School to cover an immediate need for social work. Bre will be meeting with her Cumberland students on Monday, November 15 to allow for closure. Claire Asher and Abby Rowley will both be supporting our students and families until an additional social worker can be hired for Cumberland. We wish Bre all the best at North; she will be missed.
Lunch Menu Change - Due to supply chain issues, the student lunch menu on Monday, November 15 will change to: Corn Dog, Wango Mango Juice, and Applesauce.
Report Cards - First trimester student report cards will be emailed home next Friday, November 19. Click here for information about the D62 Standards-Based Grading system.
Disability Awareness Classes - On Monday, November 15 and Tuesday, November 16, staff from Gigi's Playhouse will be visiting each of our general education classrooms. This organization provides Disability Awareness classes to help our students understand and build empathy for students with disabilities at Cumberland and in their world. Our social workers or an administrator will be available during each of the sessions to offer support and answer questions that the students may have. Click here to view a video about Gigi's Playhouse.
PBIS Celebration - Our students will be taking part in the 1st Trimester PBIS Celebration next Friday, November 19. Due to safety protocols, they will remain with their classroom peers for this event. Students who have received a Minor, Major, or Bus Referral during 1st trimester will have to sit out for a portion of the celebration. Each Minor and Bus Referral will be a loss of 5 minutes and each Major will be a loss of 10 minutes.
Tree Lighting Ceremony - The annual Des Plaines Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 3 in Metropolitan Square. Click here for details about this event.
Staff "Thank You" Form - If you would like to say "Thank You" to a Cumberland staff member, feel free to fill out this short Cumberland Staff Thank You Form. Mrs. White will convey these sentiments of appreciation to the staff member. A special thanks to those of you who have already filled out a message to staff, they have been so well received and appreciated.
PTO Board Positions Filled - On behalf of the entire Cumberland community, we would like to welcome our new PTO board members: Michelle Thommes (President) replacing Theresa Wager, Gwen Hammes (Secretary) replacing Arlene Kuzel, and Nilu Patel (Second Vice President) replacing Erin Gillespie. We would also like to thank Noah Scott for continuing on as treasurer and Cherise Cossentino as First Vice President. Our Board Members At Large will be: Theresa Wager, Lou Centrella, Erin Gillespie, Katie Howell, and Arlene Kuzel. A special thanks to our new board and huge note of appreciation to the outgoing members who have done so much for our students and staff. We can't thank you enough for your service!!!