Mrs. Smyser's third graders have been studying bats in science. They checked out a loan box from Douglas Hart Nature Center about bats, and the students were able to look at the contents of the bat box..
It was a busy day at the elementary and middle schools today! Students dressed up as book characters, Halloween parties were had in the elementary, and everyone celebrated October birthdays at lunch! It was a fun day!
Due to a water main break in Greenup, there will be no school for Cumberland CUSD #77 tomorrow, October 28. We will use an emergency day. Once water is restored, we will be under a 48 hour boil order. Halloween parties at the grade school will be moved to Monday, October 31.
Students in Mrs. Roedl's class practiced their letters and shapes by drawing them in shaving cream.
Several students attended the Meyer Twins art class after school yesterday. Here are some of their projects!
First graders in Ms. Williamson's class participated in a phonics lesson today. They chose word boxes and worked together to figure out which letters go in them to make each word in a sentence.
Students in grades K-6 are invited to participate in a Book Character Dress Up Day on Friday, October 28. This is an optional activity.
Mrs. Walk reviewed library information with the 4th grade students in a competitive game of Kahoot!
Miss Bueker's and Mrs. Bierman's second grade classes enjoyed making pumpkin pie in a bag last week during Ag in the Classroom. Most of them loved the yummy treat!
Third graders practiced their compare and contrast skills today. They read books called Who would Win? and then filled out a Venn diagram to show the similarities and differences between the two species in their book.
Report cards for grades 1-8 have been posted in the TeacherEase parent portal.
Due to technical difficulties, Kindergarten report cards will be posted at a later date. A notification will be posted when those are ready.
At the end of the semester, high school students will receive their report cards. At this midpoint, parents are encouraged to check grades on TeacherEase.
Reminder: There is no school on Friday, October 21.
Over the last few months, students in Mrs. Beard's second grade class have learned how to sign the Pledge of Allegiance. Well done, 2nd graders!
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In guided reading, students in 3rd grade read The Paper Airplane
Pilot. The story had instructions about how to make a paper airplane. After
reading, students worked together to make their own paper airplane.
When you come in for parent-teacher conferences and the book fair, stop by the lost and found. We might have something that belongs to you!
Recently, Ms. Koonce's class celebrated filling up their positive behavior puffball jar with a popcorn rewards party! They worked very hard and had a great time.
Last week, the kindergarten students celebrated having the best attendance percentage in the elementary for the month of September. They had donuts for breakfast!
It's Scholastic Book Fair time! From October 17th-October 20th, come experience the limitless possibilities with your kids. Every purchase supports our school library. During the school day, students can shop during their library time. Bring the whole family to shop from 4 pm - 6:30 pm on Tuesday, October 18th, or Thursday, October 20th. You can also shop online at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/cumberland.
Reading is super fun, but it's even more fun with Halloween reading fingers!
Third grade students have been studying 16th notes in the song “Old
Brass Wagon” in music class. They recently learned the circle dance
that goes with it, which includes a few square dance steps such as
swing and do-si-do. Pictured are students from Mrs. Young’s homeroom
having fun moving to the music!
