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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!!
As part of an extraordinary Cultural Arts Program coordinated by the Cumberland Elementary School PTO, students had the opportunity to enjoy a concert by "Justin and Liam". The duo are nationally recognized musicians who have a special gift for working with children. Students in the primary grades experienced music through the "multiple intelligences." Intermediate students had the chance to learn about the basic principles of songwriting from Justin and Liam while recording their own song! The Cumberland staff and students are most appreciative of their unique Cultural Arts programming.
Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible
Upon returning from the winter recess, the Cumberland Elementary School students and staff enjoyed participating in a PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports) learning opportunity. Throughout the school, the "Cougar Code" to Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible was emphasized and demonstrated. The event kicked off with the announcement of homerooms who earned the most Paw Prints during the month of December. The proud recipients earned the pleasure of having their classroom be home to a very special stuffed animal cougar for the entire month of January. We also held a Paw Print drawing, and selected students received a colorful paw print pencil with a cool new eraser. The Cumberland family is extremely proud of the success PBIS has offered our school. We are looking forward to many opportunities to celebrate throughout 2009!
The Cumberland staff and students are in the holiday spirit!!!
Our front showcase features a genuine gingerbread house created by our Specials Teachers. Classroom doors are fabulously adorned to help everyone celebrate the season. We also have a very special "brick wall" created by the Cumberland Parent Teacher Organization. Members of our school community purchase a brick, and the proceeds are dedicated to a special fund for families in need of support. Everyone at Cumberland wishes you and your family a Happy Holiday Season!!!
