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In second grade, Ms. Bueker’s class has been reading and writing about a hedgehog. The students completed an art project of a hedgehog to go along with the story. To wrap up the unit, a parent brought in one of the student's pet hedgehogs. It was fun for the class to see a real hedgehog!
Reminder: There will be no school on Friday, October 20.
Family Engagement Night is happening tonight and Thursday during Parent-Teacher Conferences. We hope to see you there!
Cumberland Elementary School is inviting PK-4th grade students to dress up as their favorite character on Tuesday, October 31. This is an optional event for students.
The Book Fair is coming!
Retake Picture Day is 10/18/2023! If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.
If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day.
Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order. The Elementary School code is 81087FF, the Middle School code is 80095KF, and the High School code is 80112H.
Join us next week at the elementary/middle school for fun-filled Family Engagement nights of FREE haircuts, nail painting, spooky treats, games, and a Scholastic book fair. On October 17-19, during Parent-Teacher Conferences from 4-6:30 PM, there will be a variety of activities for the family. Childcare is available for school-aged students during conferences.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are set for next week Tuesday, 10/17, and Thursday, 10/19 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM! Contact your child's teacher(s) to set up an appointment.
The first grade students completed a reading unit about the human body systems and learned about how to keep their bodies healthy. Students demonstrated their knowledge by creating life-size models of the skeletal, digestive, nervous, circulatory, and muscular systems.
Reminder: Friday, 10/6, is a Teacher Institute day. Monday, 10/9, is Columbus Day. There will be no school for students on these days.
Join us for Fun and Free Family Engagement Nights on October 17 and 19. Students will be able to enjoy a variety of activities, and parents will have the opportunity to meet with teachers. On Tuesday, Cumberland students can receive free haircuts, get their nails painted, and create a spooky treat to take home. On Thursday, there will be a variety of games to play as well as snacks to enjoy. Childcare services are available during Parent-Teacher Conferences for school-aged students. The Scholastic Book Fair will be open on both days. We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to our October Raiders of the Month. Great job being Respectful, Responsible, and Reliable. Keep up the great work being exemplary students in our school!
Today is National School Custodian Appreciation Day. We appreciate all the hard work our custodians put into keeping our schools clean and safe!
Last week, Ms. Koonce's kindergarten class painted pumpkins that were provided by a classmate's family. The students had so much fun with this activity!
Mrs. Roedl's students enjoyed creating apple handprints last week!
Students in Mrs. Figgins’s 4th grade class constructed a model of a human finger in science. The Robot Finger model made of paper and string allowed students to observe how tendons help bend the finger at the joints.
Mrs. Wormhoudt’s kindergarten class practiced retelling the story Three Billy Goats Gruff this week. The students created a setting of a bridge and river. Then, they used their characters to retell the story.
Today, 9/22, is 1st quarter midterm for Cumberland Elementary and Middle schools. This is a good time to check on grades in TeacherEase. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher.
Mrs. Bierman’s second grade class constructed a model of the Indus River valley complete with the Himalayan Mountains, the Indus River, irrigation canals, and the Citadel with protecting wall, farms, and fields. The students had so much fun learning!
The 3rd grade finished their first ELA unit of the year! This unit covered classic tales. Mrs. Kemper and Mrs. Staley’s classes celebrated with their very own tea party and watched Alice In Wonderland, which was a story the students read. The students enjoyed the classic story!