ABC Countdown - We are gearing up for our ABC Countdown to the end of the year. This fun school-wide event will begin on Thursday, April 28. Click here for a sneak peak of the activities. A hard copy of the countdown will be coming home on April 21 in student backpacks.
Yearbook Orders - If you would like to order a 21-22 Cumberland Yearbook, the deadline is Monday, April 18. Orders can be submitted online at www.book.hrimaging.com. The cost for each book is $15.
Kindergarten Orientation - If you have an incoming kindergarten student for the 22-23 school year, please join us for a Kindergarten Orientation meeting on Wednesday, May 4 at 6:00 p.m. in the Cumberland MPR. You should have received a detailed information email from our school office about the event. If you did not, please call Deb Cullen at 847-824-1451.
Cumberland Artists - The following students will have their art on display at the Des Plaines Public Library from April 12 - 22 for the Annual District 62 Art Exhibition. Congratulations to all our Cumberland Artists: Simrah Shaik, Camillia Kula, Slate Blue Dela Cruz, Enrique Perez Leyva, Aurora Pratt, Cornelia Wasilewski, Liam Wilson, Leia Dempsey, Mia Palumbo, Meysie Barrios Cabrera.
Kiwanis Cup 2022 - This race is free and will take place on Saturday, June 4th, 2022. The event will be held at Lake Park, and it will be a run around Lake Opeka for students in Kindergarten - 8th grade. Click here for details.
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 Meeting - Our next PTO board meeting will be on Wednesday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m. Please join us, and consider being a Vice President for the 2022-2023 school year (nominations & voting will take place during the May board meeting).
Staff Appreciation Week - The week of May 2, the PTO will be recognizing our incredible Cumberland teachers and staff. More details to come!
Upcoming Dine & Share - Join us for next PTO Dine & Share at Station 34 on Tuesday, May 3. Click here to view the flyer.
Walk-a-Thon - The PTO Walk-a-Thon will take place on Friday, May 20th from 1:30 - 2:30 (rain date is May 27). This is the PTO's biggest fundraiser of the year. Our students get to show pride for our school while receiving great prizes for participating and helping to raise pledges. Click here for more details and check your students' personalized pledge page.
BEARS Mini Monsters Cumberland was selected for a clinic put on by Chicago Bears, which stresses the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, and proper hydration through fun, non-contact football drills. This event for 3rd - 5th graders will take place on Thursday, May 26; more details to come!
A Call For PTO Volunteers - We have a number of events taking place at the end of this year, and many hands make a lighter load. From Staff & Teacher Appreciation Week, to the Walk-A-Thon, and the BEARS Mini Monsters, these are great activities for our school community, and any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated! If you're available to volunteer please email us at: [email protected]
Cumberland Pool Party - Last Saturday we had a great turnout and a lot of fun at the Prairie Lakes Aquatics Center. Thanks to all of our families that attended we raised $580, which will go directly into supporting students & teachers, thanks to you! Click here to view the event pictures.
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 our 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 clicking here to follow us on Facebook or do a search for 'Cumberland Elementary School PTO.'