Lighten Up!
The 5th grade students at Cumberland Elementary School recently presented "Lighten Up: A Celebration of Humor" by Theresa Jennings, directed by Mrs. Amy Taylor. The performances for our school and our community were held on Tuesday, April 8th. In variety show format, with a bit of "Red Skelton" flair, students told jokes, sang silly songs, and had the audience giggling in their seats. Special guest performers included The Crocodile Gal, Phlegis Rilbin, Asparagus Spears, and Carmen Banana. Performances on the Boomwhacker instruments and a Recorder arrangement of the jazz standard, "Tiger Rag" were a highlight. Students did a fantastic job, and fun was had by all!
Cumberland Sings with Jim Gill
On Monday, March 17th, Cumberland Elementary students were treated to a special Cultural Arts Performance. Students enjoyed the talents of performer, Jim Gill. Mr. Gill inspires students through his gift of including movement while singing a selection of rhyming tunes and has earned awards from the American Library Association and The Parents' Choice Foundation. Children loved having the opportunity to participate in an interactive activity. Dancing and singing along to memorable lyrics was the perfect opportunity for everyone to enjoy the afternoon. A special thanks is extended to Cumberland's chairperson for Cultural Arts, Mrs. Barb Grooms.
Cumberland Chorus Entertains Business Partners
Under the direction of Amy Taylor, Cumberland Elementary School students performed songs of the season for the staff of Littelfuse of Des Plaines. Performers donned Santa hats and antlers to sing a wide medley of holiday tunes for their school-business partner. Songs ranged from rap to Frank Sinatra-like tunes, complete with candy canes and kick lines. The students also performed for the residents of Oakton Arms.
Cumberland and Tree Decorating
Cumberland Hosts Grandparents Day
Friday, October 26, Cumberland Elementary School hosted over 100 guests at their annual Grandparents Day. Grandparents were able to participate in classroom activities, recess, and lunch in this school-wide intergenerational event.
Kindergarten Classes Visit Farm
On Thursday October 25th the Cumberland Kindergarten Classes went on an exciting field trip to Didier's Pumpkin Farm. Mrs. Bertuccioli's class had a great time on the Hayride, looking at all the Farm animals and getting their picture taken in front of a giant inflatable Pumpkin, what a great day!!
Hugs not Drugs
Cumberland celebrated Red Ribbon Week (October 22 - 26) with a theme each day - everything from wearing a favorite sports team's logo (because we're teaming up against drugs) to crazy socks day (because we're "socking it" to drugs.) Thursday's theme was "Hugs Not Drugs" and students brought in their favorite stuffed animal to show their support. Cumberland Elementary School students are very proud to say "NO" to drugs!
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