Smiles were everywhere today as our elementary students geared up for Christmas break! To make the day even more magical, some special visitors surprised students as they headed home for the holiday.
8 days ago, Amy Carr
The Grinch, Santa, and Elsa are standing outside of the school.
Students are waving to the visitors.
Students are waving to the visitors.
Students are waving to the visitors.
Students are waving to the visitors.
Students are waving to the visitors.
Students are cheering because it is about holiday break time.
Students are happily working on a project on the floor and tables.
Students are cheering because it is about holiday break time.
Students are cheering because it is about holiday break time.
The elementary students had a blast at the Reindeer Games today, competing in a variety of challenges while cheering on their classmates. Everyone enjoyed competing together for their grade!
9 days ago, Amy Carr
Students have a cookie on their face that they are trying to get to their mouths without the use of their hands.
Students have a candy cane in their mouth. They have to pick up the other candy canes and move thiem with that cane and not their hands.
Students have a spoon in their mouths. They have to move the cotton balls from one dish to the other using only the spoon and no hands.
Students are blindfolded. They are holding a spatula and trying to find the bows and move them to the dish.
Students have a spoon in their mouths. They have to move the cotton balls from one dish to the other using only the spoon and no hands.
Students have a straw in their mouths. They are sucking an M&M with the straw and placing it on a different plate.
Students are throwing a ping pong ball into a muffin tin.
Students have a cookie on their face that they are trying to get to their mouths without the use of their hands.
Students are throwing a ping pong ball into a muffin tin.
Students have a candy cane in their mouth. They have to pick up the other candy canes and move thiem with that cane and not their hands.
Ms. Williamson's classroom was filled with kindness yesterday. Each student wrote a kind note for every classmate, then tucked them into handmade paper stockings. The students enjoyed reading the messages, and this was a great reminder that kindness matters!
9 days ago, Amy Carr
The class is sitting on the carpet and holding theirstockings.
Students are walking around the classroom delivering their kindness letters.
Students are walking around the classroom delivering their kindness letters.
Students are walking around the classroom delivering their kindness letters.
A student is sitting at her desk reading the messages fhat were placed in her stocking.
Mrs. Peters' second grade class earned a Mystery Reader as a reward for earning more Elf points than Grinch points! They enjoyed a Christmas story read by their Mystery Reader, Mr. Virgil!
10 days ago, Amy Carr
Mr. Virgil is holding up a book to show the pictures to the students. He is sitting in front of a smartboard with a fireplace scene.
Mr. Virgil is reading a book to the students. He is sitting in front of a smartboard with a fireplace scene. The students are sitting in chairs and on the carpet.

Upcoming Holiday Schedule:

Thursday, 12/18 - 2 PM Dismissal
Friday, 12/19 - 2 PM Dismissal
December 20-January 4 - No School

Classes resume on January 5. Have a wonderful holiday season!

11 days ago, Amy Carr
The festive holiday background is rounding the words: Upcoming Schedule Thurs., 12/18 -2 PM dismissal, Friday, 12/19 - 2 PM Dismissal, December 20-Jan. 4 No School.
Cumberland CUSD #77 will be closed today, December 12, due to the road conditions. All after school events will be cancelled, as well.
15 days ago, Amy Carr
Elementary and Middle School students are invited to participate in the Holiday Spirit Week next week. These are optional activities, and all participants must adhere to the dress code.
Monday- Candy Cane Lane: Wear red and white
Tuesday- Holiday Socks n Crocks: Wear your favorite holiday socks
Wednesday- Deck the Halls- Wear festive accessories
Thursday- "Ugly" Sweater/Shirt
Friday- Long Winter's Nap: Wear holiday PJs
16 days ago, Amy Carr
A colorful holiday-themed school flyer titled “Cumberland Elementary & Middle School Holiday Spirit Week” showing themed dress-up days from Monday to Friday. Each box lists a day and activity, including Candy Cane Lane with red and white outfits, Holiday Socks n Crocs, Deck the Halls with festive accessories, Ugly Sweater or Shirt Day, and Long Winter’s Nap with cozy holiday pajamas, surrounded by cheerful Christmas graphics.
CCUSD 77 parents and guardians,

Thank you for being flexible and understanding as we work through our water issue.

In preparation for tomorrow’s school day, we will be under a boil water order.
We will have bottles of water available for our students as necessary. If you are able to, please send a water bottle with your student to school tomorrow.

Our restrooms will be available for use, but our drinking fountains will not be available.
Food will be available like normal for breakfast and lunch in our cafeterias. Thank you for your support, CCUSD 77 Family!!
16 days ago, Amy Carr
Ms. Nave's class got festive with their math this week! Students practiced their multiplication facts while creating bright and beautiful Christmas wreaths.
17 days ago, Amy Carr
The students are sitting and standing on the carpet. They are holding up their wreaths.
Preschool had a “snow day” of their own in the gym today! Giggles filled the room as the students launched soft “snowballs” in a friendly indoor snowball fight. Mr. Houching jumped right into the fun, dodging snowballs and sharing the laughter!
21 days ago, Amy Carr
The preschool students are ganging up on Mr. Houchin and throwing "Snowballs" at him.Hes dodging and throwing them back.
The preschool students are ganging up on Mr. Houchin and throwing "Snowballs" at him.Hes dodging and throwing them back.
The preschool students are ganging up on Mr. Houchin and throwing "Snowballs" at him.Hes dodging and throwing them back.
The preschool students are ganging up on Mr. Houchin and throwing "Snowballs" at him.Hes dodging and throwing them back.
Mrs. Shoemaker, with Ag in the Classroom, visited Mrs. Smyser's 3rd grade class yesterday to discuss Christmas trees. As a culminating project, they decorated a classmate like a Christmas tree!
23 days ago, Amy Carr
The teacher is wrapping the student with green paper to resemble a tree.
The students are in a line to add an ornament (a bow) to the Christmas tree (student).
The students are in a line to add an ornament (a bow) to the Christmas tree (student).
Students in Mrs. Smith's class listened to the story "Oedipus and the Riddle of the Sphinx" as part of their Greek Myths unit. The students then had the opportunity to use their creativity to create their own fall riddles. They enjoyed reading them to the class, while the other students guessed the answer to the riddle. See if you can answer their riddles!
25 days ago, Amy Carr
Students are standing side by side. They are holding up their riddles and the picture that goes with it.
Students are standing side by side. They are holding up their riddles and the picture that goes with it.
Students are standing side by side. They are holding up their riddles and the picture that goes with it.
Students are standing side by side. They are holding up their riddles and the picture that goes with it.
Students are standing side by side. They are holding up their riddles and the picture that goes with it.
Congratulations to the December Raiders of the Month! Keep up the good work, being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable Raiders!
25 days ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the four Raiders of the Month. They are holding their certificates.
The most musical time of the year is almost here! Our holiday concerts are right around the corner, and our students can’t wait to share the festive songs they’ve been preparing. We hope you can come celebrate the season with us!
🎵3rd Grade Concert - December 4, 6:30 PM, GS Gym
🎵High School Band and Choir Concert - December 7, 4 PM, HS Gym
🎵 1st Grade Concert - December 9, 6 PM, GS Gym
🎵 4th Grade Concert - December 9, 7:15 PM, GS Gym
🎵 Middle School Band and Choir Concert - December 11, 7 PM, GS Gym
26 days ago, Amy Carr
A festive graphic with gold lettering that reads “Holiday Concerts” against a dark background, decorated with hanging ornaments, twinkling string lights, and green holly with red berries along the top and bottom edges.
The elementary and middle school's Tattoo a Teacher event was a hit! Seventy-eight students chose 238 temporary tattoos for 18 brave staff members to wear for the day. The $508 collected will sweeten our monthly birthday celebrations with special treats!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
17 of the 18 staff members are displaying their temorary tattoos.
The principal is displaying her temporary tattoos.
This week, second graders wrapped up their Greek Myths unit. Today, each class represented an ancient Greek city-state and competed in Olympic-style events. Students also recreated elements from the myths they’ve been studying. It was a great day in second grade!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Students are eating a snack.
Students are eating a snack.
Students are creating a project about one of their myths.
Students are creating a project about one of their myths.
St;udents are racing in an Olympic event.
St;udents are racing in an Olympic event.
Students are eating a snack.
Students are creating a project about one of their myths.
Students are eating a snack.
Students are creating a project about one of their myths.
After reading Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade, our first graders designed and created their own balloons. Today, they proudly paraded them through the school for the students and staff to see!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
The students are parading through the hallways. They are holding their balloons up for everyone to see. The balloons are decorated in animal designs.
We are excited to announce that Cumberland Elementary's Early Childhood program has met the eligibility requirements for the ExceleRate Illinois Gold Circle of Quality! ExceleRate Illinois is the state's rating and improvement system for early learning and development programs. We are incredibly proud of our school and staff for providing quality early childhood education to the children in our district!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Pictured are the two early childhood teachers in a pre-school classroom. They are holding thecertificate with their gold circle.
First grade students in Mr. Miller and Miss Phillips' PE class had a great time playing a lively game called “Turkeys in the Haystack” today! One student started as the hunter and called out a color. All students wearing that color had to sprint to a different “haystack” (mat) before being tagged. If they were caught, they joined the hunter for the next round. The students had a blast with this fast-paced game!
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
The hunters are waiting in the middle of the gym for a color to be called.
Students are running to a haystack, a mat in the corner of the gym.
Four sutdents are standing on a haystack, a mat in the corner of the gym.
Twp students are running to the haystack.
One Turkey is running from two hunters.
Two turkeys are resting on the haystack.
The teacher is trying to capture two students to join the hunters.
The hunters are waiting in the middle of the gym for a color to be called.
Mrs. McClellan’s class began their day with a special 6-7 celebration for the sixty-seventh day of school! Students predicted how many times they would be able to do each task in 67 seconds and then tested their hypothesis. Some of the tasks included jumping jacks, hopping on one foot, and saying the alphabet.
about 1 month ago, Amy Carr
Students are seeing how many times they can jumping jack in 67 seconds.
Students are seeing how many times they can clap in 67 seconds.