SHIELD Testing Updates - Cumberland students will be SHIELD testing every other Monday starting November 1. If your child has not been opted out of testing, and has had COVID within the last 90 days, he/she will not be screened until they have passed the 90 day mark. The D62 online SHIELD opt out form is now closed. If you do not want your child tested, you will have to call the office to request a paper form. For those who are opting in, feel free to watch this instructional video with your child so they know what to expect. Click here for SHIELD testing FAQs.
COVID Update - Cook County Department of Public Health has recently updated the exclusion guidelines for schools. Because Cook County is currently in a high level of transmission, symptomatic students will need to have a negative PCR test to return to school. Rapid antigen tests will no longer be accepted at this time. If your child is in this situation, our school nurse will advise on next steps and as always, you can call the health office (847-824-1462) with questions.
Cougar Crew - We have a new incentive for our students starting on Monday, November 1 called the Cougar Crew. Two students from each classroom will be identified every month as part of this recognition. The first will be for exemplary behavior during specials, and the second will be during lunch recess. The specials teachers and lunch supervisors will be identifying these students based on consistently following the Cougar Code of being respectful, responsible, safe, and a buddy! Students who are selected will get a ticket for an additional prize at the Paw Market, receive a special Cougar Crew fun item from our PTO, and have their name in the newsletter. Click here to preview the video from Mrs. White that the students will see during morning announcements on Monday.
Lockdown Drill - Our students will have their second and final lockdown drill for this year on Thursday, November 4 at 2:00. Our Des Plaines Resource Officer, Kathy Derfler will be present to oversee the process.
Squid Game - Click here for information from the district about the Netflix show Squid Game.
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 all of you who have already filled out a message to staff, they have been so well received and appreciated.
PTO Meeting - We hope you can join us via Zoom for the upcoming PTO meeting on Wednesday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m. The Zoom link has recently changed but is always available in the Cumberland Parent Calendar.
Trunk Or Treat - Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for the Trunk or Treat event! It was wonderful to see everyone out together and enjoying the weather. Check out the PTO Facebook page for pictures and please share yours. Our in-person and online Book Fair was also a great success thanks to all of you and your generous support! Happy reading!
Free Books - Looking for new ways to keep your child reading? Have you checked out our school online reading subscriptions Bookflix and Watch and Learn? They are both available for your children to access from anywhere! The username and password for both is: cumberland.
Like pizza? - Then you'll love our next Dine and Share on November 10 at Lou Malnati's! Check out the flyer for details and locations!
PTO Needs Your Help - We have several open board positions that must be filled for the PTO to continue. Please check out the flyer and consider getting involved.
Easy Ways To Support Cumberland - Did you know that giving back to Cumberland School can be really easy? There are two ways to help support our schools. Follow these simple directions to add Cumberland Elementary School to your Amazon Smile account. You can also download the Box Tops app on your phone and simply scan your receipts to give back to Cumberland.