2008 State Assessments Results
ISAT Reading results show that D62 fifth and eighth grade student performance mirrored State results. Learn more...
Cumberland Student Council for Haiti
Cumberland fourth graders practiced their skills at measuring the snow depth using the customary and metric system. They discovered that the snow was 24 centimeters or 10 inches deep in the field. Interestingly, some of the snow drifts were as tall as 146 centimeters or 56 inches!!!
We love the snow!
Cumberland’s Physical Education students, with the instruction of their teacher, Mr. Bill Snyder, have demonstrated their abilities and talent in a gymnastics and tumbling unit. Children tested their skill, agility, and balance using a variety of different equipment. A kinesthetic good time was had by everyone!
Administrative Veteran Named to Lead Cumberland
DES PLAINES, IL (Tuesday, February 16, 2010)- The School District 62 Board of Education appointed an eleven-year administrative veteran, Colleen White, to lead Cumberland Elementary School, effective July 1, 2010. She follows Leah Kimmelman who was appointed to the Chippewa Middle School principalship in November.
White has led Washington Elementary School in School District U-46 (Elgin) since 1999. A graduate of U-46, White began her teaching career as an intermediate grade teacher at Garfield Elementary School. White taught grades four, five and six for five years until she was accepted into the U-46 Administrative Intern Program. While an administrative intern, she was placed in the assistant principal role at Prairieview Elementary School for a year.
In her current position, White supervises the instruction of 460 kindergarten through sixth grade students by 60 staff members. During her tenure, she has participated in numerous staff development opportunities that have increased her knowledge of elementary curriculum and improved her leadership skills. Excellent communication with stakeholders is of the utmost importance to White. As principal of Cumberland, she will establish an open and trusting relationship with parents, students, staff, and the community. “There are systems and supports in place for all children,” White responded. She went on to say, “I am a dedicated leader that works hard to solve problems in a creative way. Every student can achieve academic success.”
White earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from Northeastern Illinois University and a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Northern Illinois University. White and her husband, Greg, reside in Elgin, IL.
As part of its Cultural Arts Program, coordinated by the amazing, Mrs. Grooms, the Cumberland students were treated to an outstanding performance by professional BMX Biker, Matt Wilhelm. Mr. Wilhelm left us awestruck by his spectacular moves and magnificent feats. Our jaws nearly dropped when he did a daring air jump right over Ms. Hammer, Ms. Kimmelman, and Mr. Marchak!!! We cannot wait to see him again some time soon!
Deanna Tyler, Collections Manager, and Susan Golland, Programs Manager from the Des Plaines Historical Society visited Cumberland 4th and 5th grade CHIP students to give a presentation of Des Plaines history. Ms. Tyler and Ms. Golland brought historic aerial photos, and students got an opportunity to view artifacts such as old street signs. The students drew their own aerial images of Des Plaines and asked interesting questions about what school was like for early residents. Students really enjoyed using a laser pointer to locate historic points of interest on maps of old Des Plaines.
The students at Cumberland Elementary School are in the holiday spirit! They enjoyed participating in the annual lighting of the holiday tree in downtown Des Plaines. Led by PTO president, Gina Cheeks, it was a wonderful event for everyone!
Cumberland students believe in their responsibility to contribute to the spirit of the greater community. The Cumberland Elementary School Student Council spent time creating cards to send to recovering soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington DC. Rather than sign pre-made cards, students expressed the desire for a more personalized approach. They elected to make their own cards and used stamps, stickers, markers and other medium to design their beautiful and heartfelt creations. Congratulations to our students and their sponsor, Mrs. Walgreen-Magnusson for showing such wonderful philanthropy.
As part of Cumberland’s Cultural Arts programming, chaired by Mrs. Barb Grooms, students were treated to a dramatic twist on a favorite story. Children saw the cast from Emerald City Theatre Company performing “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs”. This traveling troupe performs stories throughout our area for children to enjoy. Students loved the performance and learned a thing or two about what really happened to the three little pigs!
The professional staff at Cumberland continues to focus on the importance of providing all students with a balanced literacy environment. Students participate in at least ninety-minutes per day of instruction in literacy-rich classrooms. Activities such as guided reading and independent practice ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve their goals in reading.
Chicago Wolves Visit to Cumberland
During Red Ribbon Week, Cumberland students learned about making healthy choices and staying drug free. To kick off Red Ribbon Week, Brian Sipotz, Defenseman from the Chicago Wolves, and the team’s mascot, Skates, came to visit Cumberland. Mr. Sipotz talked to everyone about making healthy choices, including getting enough sleep, staying active, and eating healthy food. He also shared his story of becoming a professional hockey player and what it takes to stay in shape and be ready to play in professional hockey games. The visit was a big success, and everyone was excited to learn more about the Wolves and to see Skates at school.
Cumberland Earns PBIS Recognition
Cumberland Elementary School Principal Leah Kimmelman and her staff recently learned that they were recognized at the “Emerging” level of implementation of the Illinois Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Network. In addition to be being recognized at the Illinois PBIS Network Summer and Leadership Conferences, Cumberland is listed on the PBIS website, www.pbisillinois.org.
Once each school year, the Illinois PBIS Network formally recognizes schools at different levels of implementation and sustainability. Recognition at the “Emerging” level was based on the implementation progress made during the 2008-09 school year. Cumberland introduced PBIS last year.
Congratulations on a job well done!
Hit It Out of the Park
The 4th and 5th grade students at Cumberland "hit it out of the park" with their dramatic music performance, "The Inside Pitch". Led by director, Ms. Magnusson, the show told the story of baseball and why it is one of our country's favorite pastimes. The crowd was thrilled to hear songs such as "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" and joined right in to sing along!! It was a grand slam performance!!!!
Multi-Cultural Art Fair displays student art work
The Cumberland PTO hosted an extraordinary Multi-Cultural Art Fair for the Cumberland community. Art teachers, Mrs. Todorovich-Hartong and Ms. Kennedy, worked with students in advance of the fair to prepare amazing displays of student art work. PTO Executive Board Members, Gina Cheeks and Lorene Schweig, coordinated an evening that everyone will remember for years to come!! Once the fair began, attendees had the opportunity to view student art, watch a mysterious magician, experience the excitement of henna painting, re-create a Nigerian mask on paper, design their own beaded bracelets, sample food from around the world, and have fancy balloon creations such as elephants! The audience was also captivated by an incredibly talented dance troupe who performed Spanish Paracho dancing and Cumberland's very own Master Jones's martial arts students who wowed everyone with their disciplined moves!
Over 100 students won special prizes
The Cumberland students and staff returned from spring recess to celebrate their year-long success with PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports) and the Cougar Code (Be Safe / Be Respectful / Be Responsible). The day began with a school-wide drawing from which names were drawn from nearly1,000 student-earned "Paw Prints." Over 100 students won special prizes such as Paw Print
Notebooks, Picture Books, and Paw Print Pencil Sharpeners.
Thereafter, students participated in a review of how to demonstrate the Cougar Code in various settings throughout the building such as the hallways, the lunchroom, and the classroom. Everyone is looking forward to an incredibly successful and exciting third trimester!
Cumberland community applauds the philanthropy
The Cumberland Elementary School Student Council, led by Ms. Stacey Magnusson, experienced great success with its toy and clothing drive. Held during the month of March, the group collected over 25 large bags of clothing and toys. The items were donated to a local pantry and will benefit families in the cities of Des Plaines and Mt. Prospect. The entire Cumberland community applauds the philanthropy and spirit demonstrated by members of the student council and wishes to thank everyone who made a donation.
Congratulations are in order!!! On February 14th, Cumberland's
Orchestra Director, Mary Olds, and students from Cumberland's Fifth
Grade Orchestra competed in two trios and earned medals in an ensemble
contest at River Trails Middle School. We are proud of you!!
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