Trunk or Treat - We hope you can join us for this PTO event for the whole family tomorrow, Saturday, October 16 in the Cumberland parking lot. Participating cars will arrive and set up in the east lot from 2:00-2:15. Trick or Treating will be from 2:30-3:30 and those vehicles will park in the Chippewa lot or at the Chippewa pool. This is an outdoor event so families will not have access to restrooms, we ask that you plan accordingly. Click here for more information. We hope you can join us for this fun event.
Staff "Thank You" Form - Since the beginning of this year, several parents have contacted Mrs. White to tell her what an amazing job specific staff members are doing. This information is always communicated back to the staff member, and it is consistently well received. 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. Along with presenting our students on a regular basis with positives, it is important to include our educators who are working so hard to support the children. This form will be linked each month in the newsletter.
Student Covid Testing - You recently received a communications about the District 62 optional SHIELD Testing Program. That message is linked here for your reference. In addition to returning the SHIELD Illinois Saliva Opt Out Form to the office, you can now also complete an opt-out for your child electronically through this online form. Call the Cumberland office if you have questions.
Outside Fun - The past few weeks brought us some beautiful weather for our staff and students to enjoy. Many classrooms went outside for instruction, mask breaks, PE, and recess time. These activities meant outdoor fun for our students. We love to see children playing with one another and socializing during the school day. Our staff continues to work on teaching and reminding our students how to play appropriately and safely with one another. We ask for your help reinforcing appropriate and respectful behavior with your child(ren) at home.
Box Tops - Keep clipping those Box Tops and download the App. The PTO has only raised $20.40 so far this year and we know the Cumberland community can beat that amount. Be on the lookout for Box Tops on General Mills products over the holidays. Watch this video to see how easy it is to help our school. Click here to see the products that contain Box Tops.
PTO Dine & Share - We hope you can join us for the upcoming Dine & Share at Lou Malnati's (various locations) on Wednesday, November 10 (various times). Click to view flyer for Lou Malnati's. If you present the flyer to the cashier, the PTO will receive 20% of your order. We hope to see you there!!!
The PTO needs YOU - The PTO is currently seeking a new President, Vice-President #2 and Secretary. If you are interested in a position, please respond via email at [email protected]. All parents/guardians have voting rights and your opinion matters. The current outgoing board and meeting attendees need to make an emergency vote during our November 10th meeting.
Our Staff Thanks You! - The Cumberland staff would like to send a huge "Thank You" to the PTO for all the pampering we received last week. We loved the Sharpie raffle, gift cards, conference snacks, and the Chipotle luncheon. We are so well taken care of and can't tell you how much we appreciate you thinking of us!