Welcome Back - We had a wonderful start to the 2019-2020 school year. On the first day, all of our students enjoyed learning about the PBIS (Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports) school-wide behavioral expectations. Again this year, our children watched videos of our staff demonstrating the proper way we walk in the halls, are safe in the bathrooms and on the playground, how to maintain lunchroom routines, etc. See pictures from the first day on the Cumberland Facebook page.
Bus Delays - Some of our buses have been experiencing delays this week due to the construction at the traffic circle. First Student bus company has been notified and they are trying to adjust routes, but expect the delays to continue through the construction period.
Summer Reading/Math Challenge Due Next Friday - Each of our students in grades K-5 were given two books on either the last day of school or at Kindergarten Orientation. These books were provided through Title I funds and address common core skills at their current grade level in both reading and math. Students who complete at least 75% of each book, and turn them into their teacher by next Friday, August 30th, will receive a completion certificate and neck medal for each subject. They will also receive an additional extra recess with Ms. Duggan our P.E. teacher for their effort.
District 62 Handbook & Policy Changes - Click here for a full list of D62 policy changes that will be in effect starting this school year. Click for a copy of the D62 Student/Parent Handbook 19-20, D62 Kindergarten Handbook 19-20 and to view the Cumberland Student/Parent Handbook 19-20.
2019-2020 Calendars - Click the following links to access the D62 Calendar and the Cumberland School Parent Calendar for this school year.
Grade Level and Program Expectations - If you were unable to attend the Welcome Back Meet and Greet & Supply Drop-Off last week, click here to view the grade level and program expectations that were handed out. See your child's teacher if you have any questions.
PBIS and Anti-Bullying Parent Info - At Cumberland, we have a set of school-wide behavioral expectations that we all follow during the school day. All District 62 schools also have a anti-bullying curriculum named Second Step. Click here to view the details of our PBIS and Second Step programs.
Email Us – To contact any member of the Cumberland staff by email, just type in the last name of the individual and their first initial, and follow that with @d62.org. For example, if you would like to email Connie Harford in the main office, her address is harfordc@d62.org. There are a few exceptions to this rule, so click here for a full list of email addresses for our staff.
Box Tops - Please continue to collect Box Tops for Education. Our PTO has earned between $700-$1,000 per year from these tiny coupons that really do add up. There is a classroom collection container hanging in the main office. Classes with the highest ratio of Box Tops will receive a special incentive from the PTO each trimester. Click here to view all of the products that carry Box Tops.
62 Ignite Innovation - A new program is launching this year titled 62 Ignite Innovation. Many classrooms throughout District 62 will participate in Phase 1 of this initiative, including the 1st grade, 5th grade, and BEST classrooms at Cumberland. The vision of this program is to provide all learners across the district a 1:1 tool to increase engagement, promote student voice and choice, and ignite creativity in school, at home, and beyond. Students will still have access to shared carts of laptops throughout the school and teachers have received professional development to support the use of iPad devices in their classroom. For more information on this program, including a video highlighting instruction with iPad devices and Board of Education memos on this program please visit the 62 Ignite Innovation Website.
PTO News...
Bus Delays - Some of our buses have been experiencing delays this week due to the construction at the traffic circle. First Student bus company has been notified and they are trying to adjust routes, but expect the delays to continue through the construction period.
Summer Reading/Math Challenge Due Next Friday - Each of our students in grades K-5 were given two books on either the last day of school or at Kindergarten Orientation. These books were provided through Title I funds and address common core skills at their current grade level in both reading and math. Students who complete at least 75% of each book, and turn them into their teacher by next Friday, August 30th, will receive a completion certificate and neck medal for each subject. They will also receive an additional extra recess with Ms. Duggan our P.E. teacher for their effort.
District 62 Handbook & Policy Changes - Click here for a full list of D62 policy changes that will be in effect starting this school year. Click for a copy of the D62 Student/Parent Handbook 19-20, D62 Kindergarten Handbook 19-20 and to view the Cumberland Student/Parent Handbook 19-20.
2019-2020 Calendars - Click the following links to access the D62 Calendar and the Cumberland School Parent Calendar for this school year.
Grade Level and Program Expectations - If you were unable to attend the Welcome Back Meet and Greet & Supply Drop-Off last week, click here to view the grade level and program expectations that were handed out. See your child's teacher if you have any questions.
PBIS and Anti-Bullying Parent Info - At Cumberland, we have a set of school-wide behavioral expectations that we all follow during the school day. All District 62 schools also have a anti-bullying curriculum named Second Step. Click here to view the details of our PBIS and Second Step programs.
Email Us – To contact any member of the Cumberland staff by email, just type in the last name of the individual and their first initial, and follow that with @d62.org. For example, if you would like to email Connie Harford in the main office, her address is harfordc@d62.org. There are a few exceptions to this rule, so click here for a full list of email addresses for our staff.
Box Tops - Please continue to collect Box Tops for Education. Our PTO has earned between $700-$1,000 per year from these tiny coupons that really do add up. There is a classroom collection container hanging in the main office. Classes with the highest ratio of Box Tops will receive a special incentive from the PTO each trimester. Click here to view all of the products that carry Box Tops.
62 Ignite Innovation - A new program is launching this year titled 62 Ignite Innovation. Many classrooms throughout District 62 will participate in Phase 1 of this initiative, including the 1st grade, 5th grade, and BEST classrooms at Cumberland. The vision of this program is to provide all learners across the district a 1:1 tool to increase engagement, promote student voice and choice, and ignite creativity in school, at home, and beyond. Students will still have access to shared carts of laptops throughout the school and teachers have received professional development to support the use of iPad devices in their classroom. For more information on this program, including a video highlighting instruction with iPad devices and Board of Education memos on this program please visit the 62 Ignite Innovation Website.
PTO News...
- The PTO welcomes you back to school! If you are looking for ways to become more involved in your child's school and give back to the Cumberland community, we have many opportunities for you. We always need help pulling off all of the amazing events that we provide for your children, so please share your email address with us by clicking here, and we'll reach out with all of our volunteer opportunities!
- Cumberland Spirit Wear is back!!! Hard copies of the order forms came home with students yesterday, or you can order online by clicking here. A lot of new colors and fun designs have been added this year. Orders are due on Tuesday, September 3rd.
- Cumberland's PAW Market and PBIS volunteer sign ups are available here. We need your help to make these events run smoothly. Please consider signing up!
- We'd love for you to join us for the next PTO meeting on Monday, September 16th. Child care is available at all PTO meetings, so feel free to bring your children. We look forward to working with you this year!
