Mrs. Smyser's 3rd grade class had the chance to investigate a bee theme box from Douglas Heart Nature Center. The students have been learning about bees in reading and science this week.
Mrs. Allison's 1st grade art class explored coloring with warm and cool colors this week!
Mrs. Figgins' 4th graders created paper cup phones to feel the vibrations that allow us to communicate across distances and hear sounds. Students will modify the design of their telephones to see if they can improve the sound quality.
Flag Football information for students in grades 1-3:
Mrs. Bierman's second grade class did some desk drumming for a brain break after working hard this morning!
https://youtu.be/ZCeUCPy_YaU
All students in elementary and middle school "walked around the world" with their Raider Keys Passports at the beginning of the year to review the school expectations. Once their passport was filled, they were entered into a raffle drawing. Pictured are our drawing winners and Raiders of the Month.
Mrs. McElravy's 4th grade class did a toothpaste activity yesterday to learn about showing respect in the classroom with the words we choose.
Crush Cancer T-Shirts are available to order until September 14. All additional funds will go to assist Brittany Gilbert, Cumberland Middle School teacher, with her medical expenses.
Health forms and Dental Bus forms are due to the school nurse on Friday. If your child has not brought these forms home, they are still available at both school offices.
Mrs. Beard's class is celebrating the 2nd day of 2nd grade in '22!
We had a great first day of school!
https://youtu.be/vTH_HHq_60Y
Early Dismissal this Week
Open House Tonight!
This week several students got a sneak peek of their school year. Yesterday, the freshman class had “Pirate Training” and tonight the 5th graders attended an orientation of middle school. Don’t worry if you weren’t one of these students. All students and parents can visit the classes and meet the teachers on Friday, August 19, from 6-8 PM at Meet the Teacher Night.
Meet our new teachers!
We are excited to introduce our new teachers at Cumberland! Please help us welcome them to our schools!
https://youtu.be/G_rdf6aqzRg
Due to scheduled maintenance, the District's phone lines will be down for about an hour today beginning around 10 AM. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Picture day for Cumberland schools will be Tuesday, August 23. You may order your photos at https://inter-state.com/order. Forms will also be sent home.
Order Codes:
Elementary School - 68835XF
Middle School - 68836V
High School - 68836N
Please visit the following link to participate in the 2022-2023 Cumberland Backpack Ministry.
https://5il.co/1fe58
Good morning! Thank you to everyone that has completed their online registration. Online registration closes this Friday, August 5. If you need assistance completing registration, please contact the school at (217) 923-3132. For best results, please register on a computer.
The schools will be open next week for new family registration and those needing assistance in the registration process. Please call the school to make an appointment. Thank you!