Cougar Crew Students - These students are consistently doing an exemplary job of following the Cougar Code during lunch recess and specials. Click here to view the list for January. We are so proud of these children for working hard every day to be great role models for their peers. Keep up the good work!!!
4th/5th Grade Lunch Stars - We started a new program in 4th and 5th grades to recognize students who are exhibiting exemplary behavior during lunch. The lunch supervisors will be selecting up to 2 students per week in each of the 4th and 5th grade classrooms. These recipients will receive a certificate, an extra Paw Market prize ticket, and be chosen as a helper during the upcoming Paw Market. Click here to view the list for January (note: this program was started mid-month, so we only have a partial list of names). Well done students; we are so proud of your good choices!!!
5Essentials Survey Update - A very special "Thank You" to the families that have already filled out the 5Essentials Survey. We are at 70% completion rate, and we would love to go even higher. Click here to access the survey. We will be picking the raffle winners from the completed forms next Friday, February 18. Students must have their completed form to the office by that time for a chance to win one of three large stuffed animals. We thank you in advance for your help!
Student Pick-Up Congestion - Parents picking up after school in the west horseshoe lot between Chippewa and Cumberland, we need your help! Please do not arrive on campus until 3:15 (3:00 on Mondays). Chippewa buses are having a difficult time getting through the horseshoe lot to pick up students. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.
Cumberland PE - Our Hearts are PUMPING and we are JUMPING for JOY! Kids Heart Challenge is officially off the ground, and we are so excited to be learning about how to keep our hearts happy and healthy! Click here for more information about the Kids Heart Challenge taking place during PE Classes in February. Be sure that your child jumps on board to join us in taking the challenge here to keep their hearts healthy and earn a FREE reminder wristband. Any questions about the Kids Heart Challenge, please contact PE Teacher Mrs. Sarah Hamman at [email protected]. Can't wait to celebrate happy, healthy hearts!
Football Opportunity - Registration is now open for the Des Plaines Jr. Warriors Football 7-on-7 Program! This is a touch football league. It is a great introduction to the game of football while working on passing and receiving skills. The program is open to all boys and girls K-8th grade. The price is $90 and includes a game shirt and shorts. Registration deadline is March 7. Click here to register. For more information, please contact [email protected].
Substitutes Needed - Do you know someone who is looking for a job that has flexibility and great hours? Please consider being a substitute teacher in District 62. Click here for information.
Maine West Events - The Fine Arts Department at Maine West invites our families to see Beauty and the Beast on February 24, 25, and 26 at 7:00 p.m. and at 2:00 p.m. on February 27. Tickets for students are $7.00 and adults are $10 each. Click here to purchase tickets. Storytime with Belle will be on Sunday, February 27 from 12:30-1:30. Click here to purchase tickets at the cost of $5.00 per person.
Nominate Your Favorite Teacher for BEARS Classroom Legends - The Chicago Bears seeks to honor educators who go above & beyond. Nominations can be submitted here.
Call for Volunteers! - The PTO is planning a lot of fun activities this spring, and we need your help! No need to be part of the PTO to volunteer - many hands make light work. Please email [email protected] if you're interested.
Dine & Share - Mark your calendars for Panda Express on Tuesday, March 8 - Flyer in English and Spanish - and Station 34 on Tuesday, May 3.
Amazon Smile - Help support the Cumberland PTO by linking us to your Amazon account here so that 5% of your purchase will go to fund programming and events for students. For a tutorial on how to add it to your account or on the mobile app click here and search for “Cumberland Parent Teacher Organization."
Cumberland PTO - Stay up-to-date on events, Dine & Shares, and ways to get involved by following us on Facebook here or search for 'Cumberland Elementary School PTO'.
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.