June 1st, 2023

Thursday letter from Ms. Heffron and Ms. Salomon: June 1, 2023

What can be said about yesterday’s Spring Sing: School’s Out for the Summer? Everything about it was spectacular including the planning, creation of the program itself, art work, singing (including the increasing complexity throughout the years, movement activities, student leaders in speaking and movement, and the all school dance. The breeze was just right and looking at the students on the risers or playground, framed against a clear blue sky, brought tears to many eyes. Thank you for being the audience and for bringing extended family members!  It is a tribute to our entire school community that so many of you make time in your schedules to attend, including taking time off work. One grandmother of ten said: Cumberland is just the best! None of my other grandchildrens’ schools do anything like this. We totally agree!!

Thanks, PTO, for the welcome cold treats after school. The ices were perfect after such a warm and sunny afternoon!

Pre-ordered Yearbooks will be sent home with children today. If you ordered one and didn’t receive one or the yearbook has printing errors, please email: rife002@hotmail.com. For those who would still like to have a yearbook, we are currently waiting on our extras to arrive. We will announce a sale date once they are in our hands. For 5th grade only, if you would like to put your name on a waiting list, you can do so at the  office on a first come, first served basis.

The end of the year brings many special events. Friday, tomorrow,  is National Donut Day. Saturday is the re-scheduled PTO movie night. Details for both of these are below. 

Circle of Love: We would like to honor our 5th graders on their last Cumberland day by surrounding them with love. If your schedule allows, please join us on the playground Friday morning, June 9th. Teachers will meet classes outside at 7:47, and we will move into a giant circle on the outer edge of the blacktop. Fifth graders will walk an inner circle with those of us on the outside clapping (and cheering and whistling and generally making noise!) before they enter Cumberland for the last time as 5th graders. Adults of all age children are welcome to join in. 

Notes:

2023-24 School Year Planning: The 2023-2024 School Year Calendar can be viewed in this LINK. You'll note that Friday, 9/1, Tuesday, 9/5, and Wednesday, 9/6 are designated as Prep for Success days for the 2023-24 school year.

• Click HERE for information on 4K Prep for Success Days
• Click HERE for information on 5K-5th Grade Prep for Success Days

From the WFB Education Foundation: Elementary Music Classroom Fundraising. Fundraising to cover new installations of sound systems for both Richards and Cumberland main music rooms, please see the Link.

Warm regards, Jayne Heffron and Rebecca Salomon

Cumberland News and Notes:

Winkie’s School Supplies: Get ready for next school year! Families have the option of purchasing school supplies through Winkie’s, with a percentage of sales being donated back to Cumberland.  Find  the links for: GR 4K, GR 5K-5th and Future GR 6th school supply ordering forms.  Please return completed form/s with prepayment of your students’ 2023-24 grade level/s order/s to Winkie’s or school by Thursday, June 8th, 2023.  Orders placed this Spring will be available for pickup at Winkie's in August.  If you have questions, please contact Winkie's at (414) 964-2130 or Cumberland at (414) 963-3943.

Planning for 2023-24 School Year: We want to have the most accurate enrollment numbers possible for planning. Please call or email the office at 414.963.3943 or john.levek@wfbschools.com.

• If your child[ren] will not be returning to Cumberland in the fall
• If you have an incoming 4-year old (by September 1st) who is not yet enrolled. Tell your neighbors.
• If you have New students for all grades, online enrollment information can be found in this link.  
• Current students do not need to re-enroll; families will complete an online registration in August for the upcoming school year.

Upcoming No School Dates:  School is not in session on the following  dates. Click here to view the 2022-23 School Year calendar.

• 4K, Thursday, Jun 8, 2023 Last Day of School
• Early Release, Friday, June 9, 2023, 11:30am, K5-5th - Last Day of School

PTO Activities:

Spirit Fridays: Cougar Pride – Show off your Cougar Wear Every Friday!

National Donut Day! Tomorrow, Friday, June 2, in the Great Room, 7am…come grab a donut and mingle before school. Generously sponsored by Molitor Properties.

Outdoor Movie Night - Rescheduled: Saturday, June 3, presenting the movie, Trolls 2, sponsored by Jamie Ludlow.  Movie Night will take place this Saturday, June 3rd. The back lawn will open at 6pm for you to put a blanket and/or chairs down. Movie starts at 7pm!!  Starting @ 6:00 pm, Concessions will be available for purchase for $1 each - Venmo and cash will be accepted! ***small bills are appreciated!*** ALL proceeds will go to Kinship Community Food Center in Riverwest! FREE Pizza will be provided by the PTO (while supplies last). 

We would like to give a HUGE shoutout to our Outdoor Movie Night sponsor Jamie Ludlow - Realtor. Be sure to stop by her table to grab a free glow stick and say hello! Thank you for your generosity in supporting a most beloved Cumberland community-building night, Jamie Ludlow - Realtor. 

• Kids are more than welcome to wear pjs.
• Please note this is NOT a drop-off event!! All children must be supervised by an adult. As always, be sure to show off your Cougar Pride - be respectful, clean up after yourselves, and have a wonderful time!

Yard Signs for 5th Grade Families: Yard signs are available in the school’s foyer, Door 1, for our “Middle School Bound” crew. One sign per student.  Please be sure to add your 5th Grader's name on the sign-out form when you pick up.  Contact Mary Kramer, mewkramer55@gmail.com with any questions.  

5th Grade Celebration Week:  Activities June 5th - 9th 

Cumberland PTO Website and Facebook Page: Be sure to LIKE our Facebook page, Cumberland PTO! Please visit the PTO website for all updates.  And update your information and add your child(s) teacher to your account to be sure to receive all room parent updates! Click home in the free membership toolkit app to access all updates! * If you don’t have a membership toolkit account, please create a FREE account. Go to: https://cumberlandpto.membershiptoolkit.com

District News and Notifications:

Community Based Mental Health in Schools: Mental health issues are a concern in schools across the country. With 1 in 5 students dealing with a mental health issue (School Mental Health Framework, DPI, 2015), the Whitefish Bay School District has identified a Community Based Mental Health Provider (CBMHP) to offer direct mental health services to students within the hours of the school day and on school grounds. We are extremely proud to announce a partnership with the North Shore Center.  Click here to learn more.

School Board Meeting: Next Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 7:00pm at the WFBHS Library Media Center.   The community is welcome to attend.  School Board meetings are to gain a better understanding of School District business and the role of the School Board.  The public is also invited to address the Board during the public comment portion as indicated in Board meetings. Meeting agendas are posted within BoardDocs two days preceding each meeting. Meeting Dates and Agendas located under the Featured tab.

2023-2024 World Language Curriculum Review Committee:   We are seeking parent representatives for the World Language Curriculum Review Committee, beginning in the next fall.  More details and sign up information can be found in this link.

Recreation Department:

WNS Junior Wolfpack Girls Lacrosse: Summer Clinic on August 6, this is an instructional clinic offering drills/skills and fundamentals for beginners to intermediate players for rising 1-8 graders. Our program focuses on empowering girls to develop skill, athleticism, heart, determination, and a love for the game of lacrosse. Lacrosse sticks, goggles and mouth guard are required. Sticks and goggles are available to borrow.  If you need to borrow equipment or if you have any questions, please contact the Junior Wolfpack at wns.jr.wolfpack@gmail.com.  Register through the Whitefish Bay Recreation Department.

Summer 2023 Program Guide: Whitefish Bay School District's Recreation and Community Education Summer 2023 Program Guide in Whitefish Bay, we provided a wide variety of summer offerings for youth and adults.