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Dear Community, Students, and Staff of Cumberland Unit #77,
I hope this message finds you and your families safe and well. Today, the Illinois State Board of Education released guidance for schools on the 2020-21 school year.
The State Board of Education 60-page document has been much anticipated and will go a long way toward answering critical questions all of us share about what the 2020-21 school year will look like in terms of in-person learning, scheduling, transportation, wearing masks, social distancing and other measures intended to keep everyone safe and healthy, while also re-engaging students in the learning process.
Right now, we don’t have all the answers to those questions as this document was released to school districts at the same time it was released to the public. Therefore, we kindly ask for your patience as our staff and reopening committee thoroughly reviews this detailed guidance and implements the suggestions into our district’s own transition plan.
The Cumberland School District is aware of the urgent need to communicate to families about what to expect next school year and anticipate releasing our own transition plan by July 20.
Our district has formed a transition or reopening committee and will be discussing options. This guidance will accelerate those conversations, and I’m confident our district can put forth a plan that prioritizes the health and safety of our students while maintaining a dynamic learning environment.
Thank you again for your patience, understanding, and flexibility as our entire district navigated a situation together that none of us could have imagined.
In the upcoming days a “return to school” parent survey will be posted to the school's website www.cumberland.k12.il.us and also on the school district’s Facebook page.
I will be in touch soon. In the meantime, stay safe and enjoy your summer.
Sincerely,
Todd Butler
Dates have been set for school and sports physicals at the SBL Toledo Clinic. The clinic will provide physicals from 3-6 PM on July 15 and August 5. You MUST call for an appointment for this service this year!
There is still time to order the Elementary-Middle School Yearbook! Online ordering is open until June 18. To order, visit: https://inter-state.com/yearbook and enter code: 43841F.
Students, Staff and Community,
Remote Learning Packet pickup and previous assignment drop off will be Monday, May 11 from 5:00 pm until 7:30 pm.
Elementary students (Pre-K - 4th)- Personal belongings with assignments for the remainder of the school year will be brought to your vehicle in the grade school front circle drive, two lanes will be open to help alleviate congestion on Route 121. Remote learning packet #2 completed assignments will also be collected along with any classroom materials and library books.
Middle School students- Your personal belongings with assignments for the remainder of the school year will be brought to your vehicle. Remote packet #2 completed assignments will also be collected. Please turn in volleyball uniform shirts, textbooks, and library or teacher provided reading materials, as well. Pickup for MS students will be at the rear circle drive by the new gym.
High School students- Enter the school at the far east entrance (Yocum’s Road). Please drive through the senior parking lot on the east side of the high school. An envelope with assignments will be brought to you, please stay in your vehicle. Remote packet #2 completed assignments and library books will also be collected.
Remote learning packet #3 should be completed and returned to school on May 20 between the hours of Noon-7:00pm.
*Elementary students will drop off their completed assignments at the front circle drive of the grade school.
*Middle School students will drop off completed assignments at the new gym circle drive.
*High School Students will drop off their completed assignments from remote learning packet #3 at the high school office.
Upcoming Senior Events:
Toledo Christian Church Pastor, Greg Boldt, will organize and conduct a facebook live Baccalaureate for the Cumberland High School graduating class of 2020 on Sunday, May 10 starting at 5:00pm. The Baccalaureate will be live on the Toledo Christian facebook page which is open to the public..
The 2020 graduating class of Cumberland High School will have a graduation parade on Sunday, May 17 starting at 2:00pm. Graduates are invited to join in at the senior parking lot of the high school on Sunday, May 17 at 1:45pm. Each student should stay in their vehicle and practice social distancing. The class will then be led through the main streets of Greenup and Toledo by both local fire departments. Parents and Community members are asked to stand on their porches or park on the main streets to greet these graduates as they travel through the villages. Students, parents and community members are welcome to help celebrate this day. Everyone is asked to please practice social distancing guidelines during this time.
The school district is still working on the 2020 high school graduation plans. Information will be shared with the students, parents, community and staff as soon as possible. Rules and regulations continue changing daily.
Thank you.
Message from Todd Butler:
Superintendent, Cumberland CUSD #77
05/05/2020
Students, Staff and Community,
Remote Learning Packet pickup will be Monday, May 11 from 5:00 pm until 7:30 pm.
Elementary students (Pre-K - 4th)- Grade School front circle drive (Same procedure as the last pickup). Personal belongings with assignments for the remainder of the school year will be brought to your vehicle. Remote packet #2 completed assignments will also be collected.
Middle School students- Rear circle drive near the new gym (Same procedure as the last pickup). Personal belongings with assignments for the remainder of the school year will be brought to your vehicle. Remote packet #2 completed assignments will also be collected.
High School students- Senior parking lot. Please drive through the senior parking lot on the east side of the high school. An envelope with assignments will be brought to you, please stay in your vehicle. Remote packet #2 completed assignments will also be collected.
Remote learning packet #3 should be completed and returned to school on May 20 between the hours of Noon-7:00pm.
*Elementary students will drop off their completed assignments at the front circle drive of the grade school.
*Middle School students will drop off completed assignments at the new gym circle drive.
*High School Students will drop off their completed assignments at the high school office.
April 24, 2020
CUSD 77 #Lightsforthefight
Message from Todd Butler:
Superintendent, Cumberland CUSD #77
04/17/2020
Students, Staff and Community,
You may have heard that the Governor has directed all public and non-public school districts to remain closed through the remainder of the school year.
The students must continue to complete the remainder of the school year through remote learning.
Phase 2 packets should be completed and returned during the phase 3 pickup which will occur on May 11 (Times and procedures will be sent out at a later date). Procedures for students to pick up personal belongings will also be sent out at a later date.
We are continuing to work through the options for high school graduation. Information will be sent out to all graduating seniors as soon as we determine the best and safest option.
CUMBERLAND CUSD 77- Meal Plan - April 14-30
Cumberland School District will be offering all Cumberland students April 14-30, from 11:30-12:30. If you are interested, the meals must be picked up at the east exterior high school cafeteria door. Please stay in your vehicle as the meals will be brought to you. To help the cooks plan and prepare each day please respond by
Email to meals@cusd77.org or fill out the google form with the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r5G3_BsPlyX0wHExaTF1ck0glUOEc3_gKj2IHYua3Mo/edit
Please list your student’s name(s) and the days you will be requesting meals. These meals are provided at no cost for Cumberland students.
Remote Learning Packet Distribution #2
Cumberland CUSD #77 will be distributing remote learning packet #2 and collecting all assignments from remote learning packet #1 and library books from students on Monday, April 13 at 6:30-8:00pm.
All elementary student packets will be passed out at the grade school front circle drive and the middle school students will receive their packets at the rear circle drive near the new gym. The students and parents should remain in their cars and drive through to get their son/daughters assignments for the next 15 originally scheduled school attendance days.
High school students will be entering the high school cafeteria to collect their packets. A maximum number of 10 students will be allowed in at a time and will be reminded to maintain their social distance at all times.
Hot lunches continue to be served. To reserve a meal, email meals@cusd#77.org .
Please remember to bring your child's first remote learning assignments and library books on Monday.
Thank you,
Todd Butler
Superintendent
CUMBERLAND CUSD 77- Meal Plan - April 6,7,8
Cumberland School District will be offering all Cumberland students April 6,7 and 8, from 11:30-12:30. If you are interested, the meals must be picked up at the east exterior high school cafeteria door. Please stay in your vehicle as the meals will be brought to you. To help the cooks plan and prepare each day please respond by
Email to meals@cusd77.org or fill out the google form with the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CYklO7AFx28rlp6UNd3BdHkpvMiMH2DUh7gG-tGNUKI/edit
Please list your student’s name(s) and the days you will be requesting meals. These meals are provided at no cost for Cumberland students
Dear Parents and Community Members,
If you have not done so already, we would like to encourage you to complete your 2020 Census online at www.my2020census.gov or by phone at 1-844-330-2020.
You must have your Census ID, which was mailed to each household by the U.S. Census Bureau. If you prefer to complete a paper Census, they will be mailed out by mid-April to those who have not yet responded.
The 2020 Census aims to count every individual in the United States, and that includes children. The data collected impacts many aspects of your community, including programs and services that are critical for schools, students, and younger children, such as:
Special education, Head Start, after-school programs and classroom technology.
Food assistance, including free and reduced-price school lunches.
Maternal and child health programs.
Please complete your 2020 Census and help make sure our school district continues to receive adequate federal funding that will help our students grow and thrive.
Remember that if you are filling out the census for your home, you should count everyone who is living there as of April 1, 2020. That includes anyone who is living and sleeping there most of the time — that could include grandchildren, nieces, nephews and the children of friends.
Thank you for your support of our students.
Sincerely,
Todd Butler
Dear Parents and Community Members:
I hope this message finds you and your family safe and well. In order to slow down the spread of COVID-19, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced today that remote learning in Illinois will be extended through April 30.
During this time, on-site learning will remain suspended but our schools’ commitment to learning and education will remain open. Learning will continue for all students - just through a different format.
While it is not ideal, we want to assure you that at Cumberland CUSD #77, our teachers and staff are fully engaged and willing to take on this challenge. We will push forward with remote learning, engaging with students, and continuing with our food distribution program.
I know this is not the school year that any of us imagined, but I want to thank you for your patience and understanding as we deal with this unprecedented situation together.
More details will be shared soon with everyone regarding remote learning packets and activities, including dates for returning completed packets and picking up new materials.
As a recap, here are the three priorities for our leadership and planning moving forward:
Priority 1 - Feed and care for the safety, health, and welfare of our students, their families, our teachers and staff, and the community at large.
Priority 2 - Communicate clearly; with organized and controlled messages with staff, students, and our community.
Priority 3 - Provide for the continuity of learning.
It’s important we continue to work together to support our students. Thanks again.
Sincerely,
Todd Butler
Hi, this is Todd Butler, Superintendent of Cumberland Schools.
First, I want all of the students to know that we are missing them very much.
Keep working hard on your packets and if you are having trouble, please reach out to your teacher through email, they are here to help you. The completion of the at-home assignments is very important. The State is requiring us to collect the assignments and designate the assignment as passing or incomplete. Remember if you would like to reserve a hot lunch please email meals@cusd77.org.
You can reserve them for the rest of the week. Pick up will be at the high school cafeteria east exterior door at 11:30-12:30 daily. We hope you are all doing well, working hard and staying healthy.
Cumberland CUSD #77
CUMBERLAND CUSD 77- Meal Plan - March 30- April 3
Cumberland School District will be offering all Cumberland students a hot meal starting weekdays, March 30- April 3, from 11:30-12:30. If you are interested, the meals must be picked up at the east exterior high school cafeteria door. Please stay in your vehicle as the meals will be brought to you. To help the cooks plan and prepare each day please respond by
Email to meals@cusd77.org or fill out the google form with this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14bji-tSMXxuak0s5EDgknaE8uUs1hg5-cf3rygRg2nw .
Please list your student’s name(s) and the days you will be requesting meals. These meals are provided at no cost for Cumberland students.
We will be distributing FIVE lunches and FIVE breakfasts tomorrow at 11:30-12:30 at the following locations.
Greenup: Municipal Building, 11:30-12:30
Toledo: Casey’s General Store, 11:30-12:30
Jewett: Community Church, 11:30-12:30
The meals will need to be refrigerated as soon as you get home.
The Governor has issued a Stay at Home Order. The school closure has been extended through April 7. Meals will continue to be prepared for our students. Details on delivery dates will follow in the coming days. Stay safe and healthy.