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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Mrs. Young's third graders created Grinch inspired ornaments today that will be added to their Grinch Christmas tree located at the Sumpter Township Library!
Congratulations to the December 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!
Please make note of this change of the main entree on the elementary and middle school menu.
December 4: Goulash
December 12: Lasagna Rolls
Are you ready for some holiday music? The Cumberland music department can help you out! They have concerts scheduled on the following dates:
12/8 - 2 PM in the HS Gym: High School Winter Band and Choir Concert
12/9 - 6:30 PM in the MS Gym: 3rd Grade Concert
12/12 - 7 PM in the MS Gym: Middle School Band and Choir Concert
12/16 - 6 PM in the MS Gym: 1st Grade Concert
12/16 - 7:15 in the MS Gym: 4th Grade Concert
Today, Mrs. Stierwalt’s kindergarten class made donut turkeys for a Thanksgiving treat!
First grade students listened to Balloons Over Broadway, The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade about Anthony (Tony) Sarg. Students listened to the story, placed events of Tony’s life in chronological order, learned how the balloons are made now, planned and created their own balloon for a parade down the halls of our school!
Happy National Substitute Teacher Day! We are thankful for all of our substitute teachers who fill in when our staff is away. Their dedication, flexibility, and hard work is greatly appreciated!
Join our team! Cumberland Unit #77 is hiring for the following positions. Please share with those who may be interested.
Cumberland District:
3 Special Education teachers with LBS1
Send credentials to Christine Mock, special education director, at cmock@cusd77.org
Cumberland Elementary:
Elementary Teacher
Send credentials to Daniel Huffman, principal, at dhuffman@cusd77.org
Cumberland Middle School:
Math Teacher
Head Girls Track Coach
Send credentials to Stacy Keyser, principal, at skeyser@cusd77.org
Cumberland High School:
Spanish Teacher
Certified Athletic Trainer
Send credentials to Kevin Maynard, principal, at kmaynard@cusd77.org
The third grade classes have been learning about the muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems of the body. Today, they Dr. Adree Venatta, Richard Clapp, and Holly Ordner visited the classes to talk about those body systems!
