The Project HELP Preschool program will be offering free developmental screens for 2-5 year olds in the Cumberland school district on March 20 and 21. We will start taking screening appointments on February 27.
Ag in the Classroom visited Mr. Jones' and Mrs. Figgins' classes on Tuesday. The students enjoyed a lesson on dairy and even made their own butter using heavy whipping cream and a bit of salt.
School will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Congratulations to the following elementary students for earning perfect attendance in the second quarter! Successful futures begin with showing up. Way to go!
There has been a change to the breakfast menu for the grade school. Tomorrow's (1/10) breakfast will be donuts instead of biscuit and gravy.
Congratulations to the January Raiders of the Month! These students were chosen based on being prepared for class, following expectations, and having exemplary behavior. Thank you for being respectful, responsible, and reliable Raiders!
We are excited to have a second Shoe Tree distribution for our students again this year. If you are experiencing financial hardship, complete this form for qualifying students to receive a free pair of shoes. Shoes will be distributed by the school in mid-February. The normal Shoe Tree fall distribution is still being planned for the 25-26 school year. A form will be sent out in May for that Shoe Tree.
Please complete this form by January 17, 2025.
https://forms.gle/qZHsCu7URvenf7iM6
SHOE TREE is sponsored by Shoe Tree Program, Corp.
There has been a change to the menu for the grade school. Tomorrow's main entree will be Quesadillas instead of meatball subs.
Cumberland schools will not be in session tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Tuesday’s scheduled extracurricular activities will be canceled or rescheduled.
We had a couple of visitors around the campus this afternoon to surprise the students as they left for the holiday break!
The kindergarten students worked at several Christmas stations this morning! They had fun creating items, decorating a cookie, and searching for Christmas items in all of the rooms.
The elementary students enjoyed Reindeer Games this afternoon! This was their PBIS celebration for second quarter.
Ms. Williamson's first grade class made stockings and wrote a kind note to give to every student in the classroom! They were practicing how to show kindness to everyone while working on writing skills.
The first grade had their last practice today and they are ready for their concert tonight! We hope you can join us this evening for two great holiday concerts. The first grade performs at 6 PM in the new gym, and the 4th grade will have their program beginning at 7:15 in the new gym.
On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the Red Cross will host a blood drive at Cumberland Elementary and Middle School from 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Participants will receive a long sleeved t-shirt! For an appointment, call 1-800--RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Last week, the kindergarten classes successfully hunted and captured the Gingerbread Man! They baked him into a cookie! The students ended the day by creating gingerbread houses.
Early dismissal reminder for next week: School will dismiss at 2 PM on Thursday, Dec. 19, and Friday, Dec. 20. There is no school from December 21 - January 3 for the holiday break.
Next week, Cumberland Elementary and Middle School is hosting a holiday spirit week! These are optional activities.
Monday- Candy Cane Lane (wear red and white)
Tuesday- Tinsel Toes & Tree Toppers (holiday socks and headwear)
Wednesday- Deck the Halls (festive accessories)
Thursday- Ugly Sweater/Shirt
Friday- Long Winter's Nap (PJs)
The 4th graders went to an EIU men's basketball game on Friday, December 6. The kids were able to join other area schools and cheer the Panthers onto a victory against Calumet College!
The 3rd graders put the finishing touches on their concert and are ready to share it tonight! The concert begins at 6:30 PM tonight, 12/9, in the Middle School Gym.
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