May 2013 - Cumberland School District

Cumberland School District
NEWS
Pride In Excellence
1010 8th Avenue Cumberland, WI 54829
HIGHLIGHTS:
May 2013
Educational Foundation
Fun Summer Activities
High School Principal
Reality Check
Music
FFA Banquet
Science News
Social Studies
Art Gallery
Guidance News
Middle School Principal
Students of the Quarter
Guidance - Mrs. Flier
7th Grade Science
American Revolution
ICR Academy
To Teach is to Learn
Elementary School Principal
Final Battle of the Books
Flat Stanley
Field Trips
Spelling Bee
Guidance - Mrs. Kroll
District Wide Open House
Menus
Congratulations on Your Retirement!
•173.5 Years of Service•
In appreciation for your lifelong dedication to education and
believing in children, the Cumberland School District staff and
students thank you for your years of service. We wish you the
very best in your retirement years and will miss you!
Pictured left to right: Ms. Jan Helgeson, Mrs. Debra Tempesta,
Mrs. Barbara Lynch, Mr. Dave Frye and Mrs. Barbara Wistrcill
Jan Helgeson 1987-2013 26 Years
3 yrs. 5th Gr
23 yrs. 3rd Gr.
Deb Tempesta
1978-2013
35 Years
4th Grade
Barb Lynch 1983-2013
30 Years
1st Grade
Dave Frye 1989-2013
24 years
6th Grade
Barb Wistrcill
1979-2013
34 Years
Darlene Peterson
24.5 Years
10 yrs. Spec. Ed.
24 yrs. 3rd Gr.
Food Service
Those whose lives you have impacted, say “Thank You!”
Dismissed at
Last Day of School - Thursday, June 6 - 12:20 p.m.
K - 12 Open House - Thursday, August 29
11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Cumberland Education Foundation
LIGHT A LEGACY
APRIL 13, 2013
A Legacy of Pride
The Cumberland Education
Foundation was established in
2003 and since its inception has
awarded a total of $123,000 in
educational grants to the
Cumberland School District. Each
year the Light a Legacy dinner
successfully raises funds to
promote enriched teaching and
learning in our schools.
The 2013 Cumberland Education
Foundation dinner was no
exception. It is amazing how
many people in this community
show their support for the
Cumberland Schools by
contributing time, talent and
funds to create an unforgettable
evening. “The generosity of this
community is overwhelming with
donations, purchases, and
assistance in making the evening
run smoothly,” says Barb Lynch,
CEF Board Secretary.
This year’s dinner saw approximately 250 supporters out for a
wonderful evening of great food, great fellowship and great fun.
A new addition to this year’s program was the auctioning off of
some amazing desserts. These items alone brought in $625.00.
Over all the 2013 Light a Legacy event brought in $42, 360.00.
We want to thank everyone who contributed in some way to
making the Cumberland Education Foundation a success for the
Cumberland Schools and the community as a whole.
Educational and Fun Activities for the
Family to Enjoy Over Summer Vacation
Even though the weather doesn’t exactly feel like it, summer is right
around the corner! The summer months are a time for relaxation,
family activities and fun in the sun. However, it can also be a time where
students lose some of the valuable skills they have been working on all
school year. Here are some educational and fun activities that you and your family can enjoy
over those wonderful summer months :)
1. Lemonade Stand: A lemonade stand is the quintessential summertime activity for kids, and math is needed to
keep it up and running! Younger kids can work on their measuring and money-counting by mixing the lemonade
and making change for customers. Older kids can be in charge of setting the price by determining the cost per
serving and setting a profit margin. By using these math skills, your kids will have a successful business serving
thirsty consumers all summer long!
2. Sports Spectator: Summertime means baseball. The next time you take your child to a game, incorporate a
few math games while you cheer on your favorite team. Have your child play umpire and ask him to keep count
of each batter’s balls and strikes. Additionally, he can also keep track of the outs every inning, and how many
innings are left before the game is over. Ask him questions, such as what inning marks the halfway point in the
game, and how many runs the losing team needs to catch up. If a certain player on one of the teams is close to
breaking a record, such as homeruns, have your child figure out how many more he needs to meet and break
the record. Math games like these will not only sharpen your child’s mind, it will make him appreciate the sport
even more. Score!
3. Kitchen Fun: If you’ve got a little sous chef on your hands, there is no better place than the kitchen to turn
cooking and baking into a math lesson. Give your younger child tasks like sorting your ingredients or counting
how many eggs you need for a certain recipe. Your older kids can work on number recognition and fractions
by helping to measure ingredients, turning the oven to the correct temperature (with adult supervision), and
dividing up the servings. After you’ve finished your cooking, you’ll have a tasty little reward to enjoy together.
4. Go Shopping: Math problems abound at the mall, and many stores have summertime sales. The next time
your teen’s favorite store is having a sale, take her shopping. Ask her how much she will be saving on a certain
sale item. For example, if a $25 item is 20 percent off, how much does it cost? You can mix and match different
prices and discounts, and several sale items together, and even have your teen create an outfit with a preset budget. She might be surprised to see how much percentages, fractions, and decimals play into one of her
favorite pastimes!
5. Construction Kids: If your child loves being a little carpenter, it’s easy to turn his next summertime project
into a math lesson. Whether you are building a tree house, a bird house, or simply have some extra wood and
nails to play around with, break out the tape measure and let your child go to town. Your child can help figure
out square footage, measure angles, and determine how much wood is needed to cover a certain area. Older
kids can help measure and cut wood to fit in a certain spot. He won’t even know he’s working on his algebra and
geometry skills.
6. Family Gardening: Avid gardeners know a little something about math, like how far apart your vegetable
rows need to be, or how deep a seed needs to be planted. The next time you’re sowing some seeds, ask your child
to help. When harvest time rolls around, he’ll be proud to show off the fruits of his labor. Gardening as a family is
a great way to spend time together, learn about nature, and eat nutritiously. The math part is a bonus!
Administration
Director of Learning - Ms. Leslie Carlson
From the Principal’s Desk
Mr. Ritchie Narges - High School Principal
~ SUCCESS AT CHS! ~
Spring is here! Not. I don’t think I’ve ever remembered such a long winter in my 24 years in education! It’s
unfortunate our spring athletic teams will not be able to experience a full season of games and meets. Our
athletic director, Mark Fuller, is going to have a busy May trying to reschedule events. Our hope is to get as
many events in as we can and give our students the positive experiences they deserve participating in their
spring extra-curricular activities.
As the school year wraps up, I often like to reflect back on the many positive accomplishments we
experienced here at CHS. In the fall, we won yet another State Marching Band Championship. That wasn’t
the only championship for Cumberland High School last fall. The Cumberland Beaver football team won its
first Heart of the North Conference Football championship since 1998! The Drag Racing Team also had a
great finish at the Rock Falls speedway. What a fall! This past winter the FFA hosted the District Speaking
Contest sending five of our own students to sectionals. Also, the Beaver wrestling team won the Heart of
the North Conference Wrestling Championship and sending five individuals to the state tournament. The
Whirligigs, drum line, and dance team performed at halftimes at our girl’s and boy’s basketball games. Our
hockey team had great success on the ice this year winning the most games in a season since the program
started. Twenty-one CHS students qualified for the state Forensics competition.
Many of these great experiences will stay with us for many years and we can be very proud of what we have
accomplished this year at CHS! We have a little over a month left of the 2012-2013 school year and hope to
have positive experiences and success with our spring extra-curricular programs as well!
Some very important events on our school calendar coming up at the high school include:
Friday, May 3 - High School Music Banquet - Middle School Commons - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 10 - High School Band Concert - High School Gym - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15 - Reality Check for Seniors - High School Gym - 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15 - Senior Banquet - Das Lach Haus - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 17 - High School Choir Concert - High School Gym - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 24 - Graduation - High School Gym - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day Parade - High School Band - 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, June 6 - Last Day of School
Ritchie Narges
Cumberland High School Principal
Mr. David Olson and Mrs. Wendy Larson ~ High School Math Department
High school mathematics courses sometime leave students with the sense that To help limit this problem, the high school mathematics department has been incorporating GeoGebra software into the curriculum. GeoGebra is an open source mathematics software program that accepts geometric, algebraic, and calculus commands and links multiple visual relationships. Thus, GeoGebra lends itself to creating activities that incorporate many mathematical concepts that are inter-­‐
connected. Without having to spend a significant amount of classroom time on drawing figures, students can explore mathematical concepts that connect algebraic, graphic, and numeric relationships. Our students have been creating dynamic worksheets that can be used in both science and mathematics applications including finding slope, calculating derivatives, and adding vectors. Below is an example of a dynamic worksheet. Ask your son or daughter to show you the amazing capabilities of this interactive mathematics software. High School
mathematics is an abstract subject lacking applications or visual representation. CUMBERLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT REALITY CHECK
The Cumberland School District will work together with the community to develop a Reality Check
workshop for senior-level students. The Reality Check workshop is an interactive program between
students and the community designed to: demonstrate to students the need for money management,
provide students an opportunity to connect with community business leaders, and allow students to
prepare and actualize budgeting skills.
The event will be set up with booths representing a service or commodity adults must purchase for
living on their own. Some examples would be housing, transportation, electricity, satellite, phone,
and insurance. Students will complete a practical career search, identifying a realistic occupation
that they are interested in and provide an appropriate annual salary at approximately the 50%
level for a 25-year old adult. Students will use the Bureau of Labor and Statistics to research this
information. This event will ensure students have a basic level of understanding for developing a
household budget, and the importance of being financially responsible.
Students will experience how to balance and reconcile a checking account, proper use of a debit
card, and the importance of credit and how to use credit wisely.
Reality Check is a wonderful educational opportunity for our students and offers the opportunity
to explore what “living on your own” truly is like. Today’s youth need a financial education and the
knowledge to form good money habits. By fostering positive attitudes about money at a young age,
we can help lay the foundation for a lifetime of financial security.
If you would like to volunteer for Reality Check please contact Abbie Thill at [email protected] or
Jessica Olson at [email protected].
Reality Check
Wednesday, May 15
8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch will be provided after the event for all volunteers.
Ms. Ann Kysely and Mr. Don Pashby - English
The CHS English Department is focusing on the final units of the year. Freshman are just finishing up their
studies of the classic To Kill a Mockingbird. The overt plot is based on racial conflict but the covert plot is
about overcoming personal blindness. While Freshman finish up their literature unit with a compare and
contrast paper, sophomores begin their literary run. The sophomores will be reading several short stories with
various cultural backgrounds. Moving on to the juniors, Mr. Pashby has transitioned to the much beloved mass
communication unit. After beginning with the boring notes dealing with terms and definitions, juniors have
moved into the fascinating issue of stereotypes in the media. They are learning that such stereotypes say
much more about ourselves than they do about those we hold the stereotypes about. The advanced juniors
are experiencing some last minute test prep as they prepare for the big Advanced Placement test, which takes
place in early May.
Finally, the senior class might be struggling with senioritis, but Ms. Kysely is keeping them busy with practicing
writing Thank You notes before they begin writing their final senior composition that encompasses literary
analysis. The AP seniors just finished reading their last piece of literature before preparing for their Advanced
Placement that will be on Thursday, May 9.
Here at Cumberland, we have a saying: teach to the end. That is certainly happening in the English
department.
Benefits Of A Strong School Music Program, by Dan Hopkins
We are fortunate to enjoy strong administrative, community, and parental
support for quality music programs in the Cumberland School District. When
these key components come together for the betterment of children, excellence
can occur. Below is a list of benefits that a strong music curriculum can provide
to students.
Benefit One: Success in Society
Benefit Two: Success in School
Skills learned through the discipline of music, transfer to study skills,
communication skills, and cognitive skills useful in every part of the
curriculum. Participation in music ensembles helps students learn to work
effectively in the school environment without resorting to violent or
inappropriate behavior. And there are a number of studies that show the ways
that music study are correlated with high graduation rates and GPA’s.
Benefit three: Success in Developing Intelligence
Data supports a long-established base of knowledge to the effect that music
education makes kids smarter. What is new and especially compelling,
however, is a combination of tightly controlled behavioral studies and
groundbreaking neurological research that show how music study can actively
contribute to brain development, especially at a young age.
Benefit four: Success in Life
Each of us wants our children to achieve success in school, success in
employment, and success in the social structures through which we move. But
we also want our children to experience "success" on a broader scale.
Participation in music, especially during the formative school years, brings
countless benefits to each individual throughout life. The benefits can include
psychological or even spiritual comfort.
"During the Gulf War, the few opportunities I had for relaxation I always
listened to music, and it brought to me great peace of mind. I have
shared my love of music with people throughout this world, while
listening to the drums and special instruments of the Far East, Middle
East, Africa, the Caribbean, and the Far North and all of this started
with the music appreciation course that I was taught in a third-grade
elementary class in Princeton, New Jersey. What a tragedy it would be if
we lived in a world where music was not taught to children."
Norman H. Schwarzkopf, General, U.S. Army, retired
High School
Perhaps the basic reason that every child must have an education in music is
that music is a part of the fabric of our society. The intrinsic value of music for
each individual is widely recognized in the many cultures that make up
American life; indeed, every human culture uses music to carry forward its
ideas. The importance of music to our economy is growing and employers and
college admissions professionals attest to the value of music in shaping
individual abilities and character.
FFA Celebrates Accomplishments at Annual Banquet
Mrs. Arlaina Meyer - Agriculture
The Cumberland FFA celebrated the accomplishments of its members at its annual banquet
held Friday, April 12 with 115 members and guests in attendance.
Award highlights included: Randy Bertelsen, American FFA Degree Applicant; Carl Grenquist,
State FFA Band Member; Alec Koser, Outstanding Middle School Member; Tenley Hofer, Star
Greenhand; Monica Stager, Outstanding 10th Grade Member; Devon Snowbank, Outstanding
11th Grade Member; Erynn Hoff, Outstanding 12th Grade Member; Erynn Hoff, Dekalb
Agricultural Accomplishment Award; Ms. Laurie Broome, Honorary Chapter Degree; Mr. Scott
Warwick, Distinguished Service Award; Erynn Hoff, Lloyd Nyhus Memorial Scholarship; Erynn
Hoff, Edna Gonske Memorial Scholarship; Zach Bischoff, Erynn Hoff, and Dana Warwick,
Louie’s Finer Meats Scholarship; Desirae Slayton, JJS Auto Body Clinic Scholarship; Brooke
Thompson, Pinecrest Acres Scholarship; Brooke Thompson and Desirae Slayton, Cumberland
Bus Service, Inc. Scholarship; Kaitlyn Peichel, Dana Warwick, and Desirae Slayton, Frank and
Pat Peichel Scholarship; Dana Warwick, Matt and Melinda Broker Scholarship; Desirae Slayton,
Roger and Shelly Dutilly Scholarship; Brooke Thompson and Kaitlyn Scholarship; Kaitlyn Peichel
and Dana Warwick, US Bank Scholarship; Erynn Hoff and Zach Bischoff, Cumberland Federal
Bank Scholarship; and Carl Grenquist, Seneca Foods Scholarship.
The following students were announced as 2013-2014 chapter officer team members: Devon
Snowbank, President; Shanna Frasier, Vice President; Tenley Hofer, Secretary; Carl Grenquist,
Treasurer; Monica Stager, Reporter; and Christine Bischoff, Sentinel.
Cumberland FFA “Drive Your Tractor To School Day.”
2013
J A C K S O N , L U N D Q U I S T , R E I D Y
SC I ENCE NEWS
High School
STUDENTS EXPERIENCING
SCIENCE EVERYDAY!
What’s happening in the CHS science department?
MRS. JACKSON
MR. LUNDQUIST
MR. REIDY
Biology students are investigating how
traits are inherited from generation to
generation. The Anatomy/Physiology
class just returned from viewing an
actual autopsy and AP Biology students
are preparing for the AP exam in May.
Physical Science just wrapped up a
study on forces, including Newton’s
Laws, gravity and friction. Students in
Earth and Space science are looking
at Space and the Solar System.
Physics students are building simple
machines and presenting their models
to the class. Students in Chemistry
are currently determining the empirical
formula of a substance through lab
analysis.
NEWTON’S LAWS
SOLAR SYSTEM
SIMPLE MACHINES
Ms. Nancy Scharhag and Jace Martens - Physical Education
Physical Education classes enjoy the outdoors with snowshoes!!!
Nancy Scharhag and Jace Martens took their P.E. classes outside to enjoy this great Wisconsin winter and try snowshoeing. The snowshoes were funded by the Carol White PEP Grant. The students
enjoyed walking on the school nature trail and surrounding area.
Snowshoes provide a great cardio workout and a chance to get some fresh air and enjoy the outdoors. Add a pedometer to keep track of steps, and you have a great combination of fun and fitness.
Special Education - Mrs. Tami Alberg, Mr. Phil Flottum, Ms. Mary Miller, and Mrs. Jill Holmes
We’re Going to Miss You Nona!
Nona Sutherland has been the intern in the special education department
for the second semester. She will be graduating from UW-Stout this May
with a teaching degree in special education. We thank Nona for her time this
semester and wish her good luck in the future!
•Resources for Parents of Students with Special Needs•
Check out the following resource at nichcy.org for answers to your questions about
disabilities. The site also provides many resources for parents of students with special
education needs.
!
Mrs. Jessica Olson, Mr. Bill McCreary & Mr. Mark Fuller
Social Studies
Here is a short list of some great apps available at the Apple App Store:
Civil War America's Epic Struggle
• Over 1,000 high-res photos, more than an hour of multimedia presentations,
in excess of 100 authentic maps, dozens of first hand accounts, and numerous
text articles and biographies.
World War II - Timeline
• A definitive history of the Second World War, presented by broadcaster Robert
MacNeil (videos, articles and pictures)
Beautiful Planet
• Beautiful Planet spans seven continents and 160 countries.
History: Maps of World
• Collection of High-Resolution historical Maps.
World Atlas
• The best maps available from National Geographic.
Globe for iPad
• Geography app which shows the countries of the world on a 3D globe.
Motionx GPS
• Maps and navigation instruments. Maps from all over the world.
Geo Walk
• Handpicked articles on various Animals & Plants, History, People & Inventions &
are placed on an interactive globe model.
History - A&E Television Networks Mobile
• Watch your favorite History shows and segments on your mobile device,
anytime and anywhere.
Tour Wrist
• 360 degree virtual tours and you can make your own.
The History Clock
• An app that converts the current time to a year. Gives a fast fact about the
year.
This Day in History
• A fun app that updates you with interesting information on what happened on
the current date in history.
WORLD BOOK - This Day in History
• Interactive multimedia calendar that features historical events for the day.
Just a few other apps:
• Civil War Today
• Flags
• Maps
• Stack the States
• States and Capitals
• The World
• Wonders of the World
• World Leaders
!
World History
Students have been studying
Colonies that became new
nations post World War II. Many
countries in Africa, Asia and the
Middle East were established
after World War II was over. The
students are studying what
independence movements and
political conflicts took place all
over the world.
Economics
Students have been studying
the influence Monopolies and
Oligopolies have on our
economic system. The next topic
we will be covering is different
business organizations such as
sole proprietorships, partnership
and corporations.
High School
Technology is now an essential part of our daily world and students are
creatively using it in the classroom and beyond. With many students now
owning an iPod, iPhone or iPad, there are many apps and programs out
there they can download for free or a low cost that can help increase their
learning and interest in History and Geography.
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Elliana Vesely - 9th Grade
Anthony Buscherfeld - 11th Grade
Kessa Huebner - 11th Grade
Ida Waechter - 10th Grade
Taylor Friese- 12th Grade
Wow!!! Can you believe the end of the school year is
already upon us! The year has flown by and I am so proud
of the artwork that students have produced in class this
year!
Our Middle School 7th and 8th grade students were busy
in March creating logo designs on their iPads for the
Friends of the Library. The winning design will be the new
logo for this great organization!
The WITC student art exhibit in March was a huge success!
Congratulations to the talented students who participated in this event! We will again be participating in the
Celebration of the Arts festival June. The show will be held
June 8th from 9-3 at the Cumberland Park/Beach. Come
visit the ETC’s main tent for your final chance to view
some of the great artwork that has been created this
year!
ART GALLERY
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Adreanna Johnson - 8th Grade
Lauren Pruett - 7th Grade
Sarah Gunderson - 7th Grade
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Cody Flach - 7th Grade
Josie Shadick - 7th Grade
Micah Homesky - 8th Grade
*Many of the original works shown on these pages can also be seen on display throughout the Middle and High School.
High School
8th
Guidance
MAY
SENIOR INFORMATION
As we come to the end of the school year, it is
an exciting time for seniors. Please make sure
that your senior student has taken care of all
their important tasks for graduation. Caps
and gowns will be delivered and if your
senior does not have them by May 1 they
need to stop in the Guidance Office as they
didn’t pick them up when announced. Please
keep track of these items, especially the
tassle, as we do not have any extras to
provide. If you have a balance due, it needs
to be paid before we release the cap and
gown. Seniors should also remember to try
the gowns on and make sure they fit. Please
hang the gowns up to release wrinkles by
graduation.
Please remind your senior to take care of
their senior picture obligations. Mrs. Naessen
needs a baby photo and senior photo for
every senior. Each year there is a
•JUNIORS•
COLLEGE VISITS
disappointed parent when viewing the senior
slideshow because these photos have not
been turned in and their student’s pictures
aren’t included. We do have a list your
student can check posted on the library. We
also need an “actual” senior photo to place
in the display frames that we put up in the
hallway for each graduating class. This photo
must be a vertical pose and should be turned
in to the Guidance Office as soon as possible.
Students should continue to check the
scholarship chart on the Class of 2013
Edmodo page as new opportunities for
scholarships are available. No senior is
guaranteed a scholarship, but the more a
student applies for scholarships the greater
their chances will be.
Lastly, seniors should be finalizing their
plans for the fall. Enrollment and housing
deposits should be complete, FAFSA done,
and placement testing scheduled if necessary.
Important Dates for Seniors
Wednesday, May 15
Senior Banquet - 6:30 p.m. at the Das Lach
House. Invitations were sent out, RSVP and
payment required by April 30.
Friday, May 24
Graduation
Rehearsal all morning
Ceremony - 7:00 p.m. Elmer Beran Gymnasium
Now is the time to be visiting colleges to narrow down your choices for the
fall. Please make sure you call the admissions office to schedule a formal
tour and get accurate information. Juniors can be exempt for attendance
purposes if they bring a note from home, more than two days in advance of
the tour, and give it to the Guidance Office. For those interested in private
colleges, both Wisconsin and Minnesota Private Colleges have weeks
designed for you.
Middle School Principal
~ Middle School Happenings ~
Mr. Colin Green
With a successful end to the third quarter we look forward to an exciting spring. May and June are
busy months filled with activities and opportunities.
8th
7th
6th
5th
Grade:
Grade:
Grade:
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Aspen Hatzenbeller and Paige Spychalla
Cody Flach and Erik Sandman
Zach Bertelsen and Mersada Nosbush
Kaylie Guthrie, Torrie Fowler, and Kevin Koser
Track is underway with nearly seventy 7th and 8th grade students participating! With a slow start
due to poor weather the competition should be heating up soon. On April 25, the Island City
Research Academy will host a Gallery Walk in the middle school commons at 1:30 p.m. and we are
also looking forward to the Middle School Spring Concert, which will be held on May 20 at 7:30 p.m.
in the high school gym. Many other special events will also be taking place this spring. Check the
District Calendar on the Cumberland School District website at http://www.cumberland.k12.wi.us
for a complete list of upcoming events.
Thank you again for your continued support. I hope to see you at one of our many upcoming
events!
Sincerely,
Colin Green, Principal
Cumberland Middle School
Great Kids, Great Teachers, Great Community
Middle School
April 15-19 the 6th grade students had an amazing experience at Wolf Ridge Environmental
Learning Center in Finland, MN. I’d like to thank all of the teachers and parent volunteers that
helped make the special trip happen. Even the heavy snowfall could not dampen the enthusiasm
and spirit of the students or the adults as they were immersed in lessons on nature exploration,
cultural history, outdoor skills, team-building, and personal growth. We also held our third quarter
Beaver Bash on April 12 to honor our student’s third quarter achievements. Students were
recognized for their participation and achievement in academics as well as co-curricular activities.
We also recognized our Students of the Quarter for their outstanding achievement. Our Students of
the Quarter are:
Paige Spychalla
8th Grade
Aspen Hatzenbeller
8th Grade
Erik Sandman
7th Grade
Cody Flach
7th Grade
Learning Today ~ Leading Tomorrow
CONGRATULATIONS
Middle School Students of the Quarter
Mersada Nosbush
6th Grade
Kaylie Gutherie
5th Grade
Zach Bertelsen
6th Grade
Kevin Koser
5th Grade
Torrie Fowler
5th Grade
GUIDANCE NEWS
Mrs. Sarah Flier
Middle School Guidance Counselor
715•822•5122 x204
Middle School Guidance
In 5th grade we talk about the variety of careers, gender roles, what careers will
look like in the future, and introduce them to the online source WisCareers that has
information on interest inventories, careers, and post-secondary options. It is always
fun to hear what each student is interested in when they grow up!
In 6th grade we will be doing a research project related to careers. Each student will
select a career they are interested in, find out what kind of training is required, what
classes they should focus on in high school, and where the occupation might take
them and then create a Puppet Pals presentation to show the class.
8th grade planning conferences
It’s not too late!!! Call Mrs. Flier to set up a time to talk about high school with your
8th grader. We can still make changes to their registration forms and discuss what
courses your child should take during their high school years. Call 715-822-5122 ext.
204 or email [email protected] to set up a time!
Academic All Star Banquet
With the generous support of 3M, the Academic All Star Banquet will be held
late May. Students with a 3.5 grade point average or above will be invited, along
with their parents and guardians, to a luncheon at Das Lach to celebrate their
achievements. We look forward to recognizing these hard working students!
EXPECT GREAT THINGS!
Middle School
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 138,962,000 jobs in the United
States! There are so many options available to your students and one can only
imagine there will be more by the time they reach the workforce, which is why we
begin talking to them about careers as early as Kindergarten. Plus, it’s a really fun
unit to teach because kids are excited to talk about their future hopes and dreams. For
the remainder of the year both 5th and 6th grade will have lessons related to careers.
FUEL UP TO PLAY 60
Ms. Nancy Scharhag • Health and Physical Education
During January, the FUTP60 committee held an activity
week where students could earn chances to win an
autographed Jordy Nelson football and other prizes.
Students earned tickets by participating in open gym
in the mornings, walking laps and making posters that
promoted healthy eating and exercise. The grand prize
was won by Dalton Anderson. He was one very excited
Packer fan.
The week of March 4-8 was National School Breakfast
Week. Our students were treated to free samples of
yogurt parfaits. The committee worked hard to make
posters, give daily announcements, and were there
bright and early on Friday,
March 8 to make, hand out and
collect surveys from the happy
taste testers. Samples included
a Strawberry/Banana and a
Tropical Pineapple Parfait.
The students/staff enjoyed the
parfaits and this event was a
success thanks to our committee
and help from our great kitchen
staff!
• Look out Lahars in the Classroom •
7th Grade Science - Mrs. Tirzah Zipperer
7th grade students in Mrs. Zip’s class have been studying volcanoes. After learning the how and where
volcanoes are formed, students created virtual tours on Google Earth. The tours needed to guide their peers
to 3 different volcanoes. Students created place markers with
information about volcanic type, activity, and other volcanic
processes for each volcano. Once the tours were completed the
class traveled virtually all around the world viewing volcanoes
of different shapes, sizes, and processes. When returning to the
classroom the students began experimenting with how these
volcanic processes differ. One experiment included creating
lahars in a jar. Students determined the accurate amount
of water to add to their soil, sand, and clay mixture so the
solution would flow. Then the students poured their lahar
down varied slopes to calculate the speed it traveled. Later we
discussed the dangers of these fast moving debris flows. The
class has more experiments to conduct to fully understand the
workings of a volcano before moving onto our Astronomy unit.
8th Grade History Students Are Making Movies
Students research and produce documentaries on American Revolution - Mr. Joseph Waite
8th Graders in Joe Waite’s US History classes ended
their studies of the American Revolution by making a
documentary using iMovie of an assigned battle from the
Revolution.
Working in groups of three, each student was assigned
a role as either a director, a producer, or a writer, with all
three of the students responsible for being behind and in
front of the camera.
Waite has a Green Screen in his classroom that allows
the movie makers to project any image they want behind
themselves, much like a television weather report.
Two of the best films were The Battle of Eutaw Springs by Casey Sutherland, Alicia Wessman,
and Logan Armstrong (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEXCjDoDync) and the Battle of
Princeton by Jenna Green, Micah Homesky, and Kevin Johnson (http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=pLdvGQ7DQuQ)
Red Ribbon Tulips
When you drive by
the Cumberland
Middle School, you’ll
soon be seeing our
red tulips that were
planted in honor of
Red Ribbon Week by
your students in the
past! It is a sign of
spring and a reminder
for students to keep
their pledge to be drug
free! (8th graders, do
you recognize these
students? :)
Middle School
Each class had an Oscar’s Ceremony in which Oscars were presented to Best Director, Best
Producer, and Best Writer. Students receiving awards for Best Director were Taylor Olson, Alicia
Wessman, and Faith Erickson. Best Producer recipients included Emma Ratzlaff, Faith Erickson,
and Casey Sutherland. Best Writer Oscars went to Aspen Hatzenbeller, Austin Jergensen, and Karlie
Johnson.
Check out our website: http://www.icracademy.com
Island City Research Academy
The Island City Research Academy is an
environmentally based Charter School housed inside
of Cumberland Middle School. The Island City
Research Academy brings students, parents, community
members and experts together in a learning community
where research and analysis are conducted to make a
positive impact on student learning. The Island City
Research Academy will provide an environment that
motivates and engages students with the knowledge and
skills to excel in a global society.
May 2013
Youth Summit
On 4/11/13 the ICRA was at the Lions
Camp in Rosholt, WI to participate in the
2nd annual Youth Summit. The Youth
Summit is a competition in which
students present their independent
projects in front of an audience.
The ICRA brought home some hardware
too. We won awards for:
Most Creative—Cow Pie Produce by
Tyler Linder, Dylan Peterson, Gavin
Fountaine, and Dylan Anderson,
Most Sustainable—Ol’ Northies by
Myles Erb.
Most Relative to Community—The
Mauer Project by Isaac Bucher, Kinkela
Vicich, Dylan Peterson, and Aidan
Warner
2nd Annual Envirothon
The day after the Youth Summit, the ICRA competed in the Envirothon.
The ICRA submitted three teams. Team Silvo Pastoro—Dylan Peterson,
Elaina Bruno, Kinkela Vicich, Damien Cappuzi, and Emme Anderson;
Team Forge—Isaac Bucher, Tyler Linder, Gavin Fountaine, Aidan
Warner,and Myles Erb; and Team Meadow—Ethan Snowbank, John
Richie, Kristin Bajak, Dylan Anderson, and Deric Hensel. There were also
approximately eight other teams from other Charter Schools in Wisconsin
that competed at the Envirothon.
The competition consisted of five
stations: Soils, Aquatic Ecology,
Forestry, Wild Life and Scenario
Presentation. The Scenario
Presentation was about sustainable
farming.
The ICRA earned First Place and
Second Place in all five categories,
and received First Place (Silvo
Pastoro), Second Place (Forge), and Third Place (Meadow) overall.
ICRA will become ICA in the Fall
Beginning in the fall of 2013, the Island City Research Academy will become
the Island City Academy. This change coincides with the addition of students
in grades 9-12 to the Charter School. Island City Academy will be a 7-12
Charter School program available as an option to students of Cumberland
School District.
YOUTH ART MONTH EXHIBIT - WITC RICE LAKE
Mrs. Chris Hopkins-Hile
Congratulations to the following students who had their art work exhibited at the WITC - Rice Lake Youth
Art Show. Their artwork was on exhibit from March 3 to March 19. Cameron, Barron, Prairie Farm, and the
Rice Lake School Districts also displayed their work. Cumberland students displayed 60 works of art from our
middle and elementary schools!
Caleb DaBruzzi
Mackenzie Johnson
Delilah Snowbank
Kaia Johnson
Kiya Talbot
Linnea Vesely
Ellie Rieper
Kamryn Mott
Reid Olson
Sarah Ratzlaff
Mersada Nosbush
Teagan Benson
Donna Johnson
Maddie Hullander
Zach Hullander
Ania Hyatt
Emilie Springsteen
Andrew Ehman
Middle School
TO TEACH IS TO LEARN
Middle School Math - Mr. Michael Dietrich
“To teach is to learn” is a well-known Japanese proverb. For centuries, it has been a belief that a person truly
understands a concept when they can teach it to another person. In Mr. Dietrich’s 7th grade math class, students
are embracing this ancient philosophy using their iPads and the Educreations website.
Students have been assigned a concept to teach to the rest of the class. Each was given a 2-dimensional shape
and the task to create a 1.5 to 2 minute lesson to teach how to find area of that specific shape. Students are
required to write a script prior to recording the lesson.
Criteria for this project are organization, presentation, content and completeness. A grading rubric details how
the project will be assessed. Lessons will be used to teach area formulas for the basic 2-dimensional shapes.
Interested readers can go to the following websites to view student created Educreation lessons.
Emma Kupferschmidt
http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/area-of-a-square/6679784/?s=Xz3YT7&ref=app
Hailey White
http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/area-of-a-circle/6676574/?s=4YRNMZ&ref=app
Lydia Chafer
http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/area-of-a-circle-lydia-chafer/6677103/?ref=app
Seth Abner
http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/area-of-a-circle/6634613/?s=RNQaTc&ref=app
Allie Becker
http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/area-of-a-parallelogram/6681075/?ref-app
WOLF RIDGE 2013
• CHILDREN FIRST •
MR. RICHIE’S REFLECTIONS
Elementary Principal
• FOUNDATION CAMP •
During the summer, in the absence of school, learning declines. Summer reading and math
loss has been extensively documented. Research shows that a typical elementary student can
lose anywhere from three to six months of reading and math achievement over the summer
months.
Foundation Camp is a three-week academic based camp for grades 1-4 (next year’s grade)
that is provided through support of the Cumberland School District and the Cumberland
Educational Foundation. Students will work on reading, writing, math, and science while
learning about the great outdoors! Foundation Camp will take place July 22 through August
8. Arrival time is between 8:00-8:30 a.m. Free breakfast and lunch will be available. Students
spend the morning at school and then travel by bus to three different outdoor camp locations
in the afternoons. Foundation camp will run from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with Latchkey
running from 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Week one: At Cumberland Scoutland - maps, compasses, GPS, orienteering
Week two: At Cumberland School Forest - mammals, amphibians, insects, and birds
Week three: At Kirby Lake Recreation Area - cooking, camping, survival, and safety
Recreational Fridays - boating, swimming, fishing, sailing, climbing etc...
Academic growth will be the first and foremost goal of this program. The great outdoors will
aim at providing experiences with opportunities that will teach hands-on skills in an outdoor
environment. If you are interested in attending, and have not already signed up, please
contact the elementary school office as soon as possible.
Important Dates:
Spelling Bee • Wednesday, May 8
4th Grade Recorder Concert • Thursday, May 16
Safety Patrol Field Trip • May 17 & May 18
ELC Graduation • Thursday, May 23
NO SCHOOL • Monday, May 27
Awards Day • Wednesday, June 5
Meet Your Teacher • Wednesday, June 5
Last Day of School • Thursday, June 6
1/2 Day- dismissed at 12:20
Our Children Create Our World
Elementary
Students will get to spend three weeks in the great
outdoors learning and exploring:
•2013•
FINAL BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
CHAMPIONS
Director of Learning - Ms. Leslie Carlson
1st Place
LtoR: Andrew Cunningham, Josh Martens, Jack
Martens and Wayne Ankarlo
2nd Place
LtoR: Lizzy Korntved, Kylee Johnson, Jordan Rye
and Mia Sweeney
4th place
3rd place
LtoR: Christopher Theese, Isaiah Patrin and Dylan LtoR: Nacole Rodriguez, Sophia Schmidt, Raquel
Wiggers and Sonja Vesely
Wackerfuss
5th place
It was another successful year of battling! Nine different
teams of students read 8 books and spent their lunch
hours “battling” against each other, answering questions
about books and recalling authors. As each battle
happened teams continued to accrue points. At the end
of a month of battling the top four teams were invited to
participate in our final battle in the gym.
This year we even had to have a ‘playoff’ round as
we had a tie for our 4th team to participate in the final
battle. It was a very fun year as the battles were all close
and the students did an AMAZING job!
Thanks to ALL of the students who participated and
LtoR: Jonathan Ekenstedt, Daniel Malchow, Hunter
thanks to the parents for being so supportive of this
Spry and Devin Roff
program!
FLAT STANLEY
Travels the World
With our Third Grade Students
All of the third grade students read the book Flat Stanley. After
reading the story, our students made their own “flat person”
at school to send on an “adventure.” The students sent their
flat person to friends or relatives who would spend some time
helping with the project by taking pictures, writing a letter to us about the adventure, and mailing
these things and our flat person back to us at Cumberland Elementary School. It’s really fun to see
what parts of the country the flat person visited and what kinds of things they did while on their
adventure. Listed below are some of the places our flat person visited.
Flat Natalie went to:
Houston, Texas
Flat Jocy went to:
Fairbanks, Alaska
Flat McKenzie went to:
Harrison, Idaho
http://www.flatstanley.com
Flat Kylee went to:
Baltimore, Maryland
Flat Inari went to:
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Flat Lizzy went to:
Houston, Texas
Flat Taylor went to:
Finland
Flat Noah went to:
Concord, Massachusetts
Flat Annie went to:
Germany
Flat Arianna went to:
Switzerland
Flat Ethan went to:
Louisville, Kentucky
Flat Mecina went to:
Sun City, Arizona
Flat Dawson went to:
Louisville, Ohio
Elementary
Flat Isaac went to:
Talkeetna, Alaska
Raquel Wiggers Wins Delta Kappa Gamma
Fourth Grade Writing Contest
Congratulations to Raquel Wiggers for winning the Delta
Kappa Gamma Fourth Grade Writing Contest in our
five county area. Raquel received her awards Tuesday
evening, April 16, at a reception in Barron, WI. Raquel’s
book was entitled The Two Hearts. It is about a girl who
loves horses.
The picture shows, left to right, Raquel’s sister, Caroline,
her fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Tempesta, her grandmother,
and her mom.
Congratulations to Raquel on a job well done!
• Early Learning Center •
Gina Grewe
Early Learning Center
715-822-5118
[email protected]
Wacky
Wednesday
Early Learning Center
students think Wacky
Wednesday is a wonderful
way to learn letter Ww!
FIELD TRIPS
ELC - Wednesday, May 15
Grewe Farm
Kindergarten - Friday, May 3
Friday, May 17 (rain date)
School Forest
Grade 1 -
Thursday, May 2
UW Barron County Fine Arts Theatre
Grade 2 -
Friday, May 24
Crystal Cave
Grade 4 -
Friday, May 24
Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park
https://www.pingree-buchanan.k12.nd.us
Congratulations to Mecina for
winning the Delta Kappa Gamma
Third Grade Writing Contest in
our five county area. Mecina
received her award on Tuesday,
April 16 at a reception in Barron,
WI. Mecina’s book was about two
sisters that find a leprechaun at
the end of a rainbow, and it was
entitled The Rainbow Journey.
Congratulations Mecina!
Our Spelling Bee will be held on Wednesday, May 8
at 1:05 in the gym. The public is invited to attend.
Congratulations to all of our contestants and we wish
them well at the Spelling Bee.
1st Grade Contestants:
Braeden Brown
Dylan Kleinschmidt
Nathan Schmidt
Gianna Anderson
2nd Grade Contestants:
Remington Riewestahl Brock Reidy
Jazzmine Long
Siri Hyatt
3rd Grade Contestants:
Jordan Rye
Emma Rieper
Annie Becker
Reyna Bertelson
4th Grade Contestants:
Danny Malchow
Jett Ogren
Megan Muench
Dylan Wackerfuss
Thank You
Thanks for whatever you did
this year to help our school
and our children. Please enjoy
summer vacation. Mark your
calendar for our Open House
on Thursday, August 29 and the
first day of school is Tuesday,
September 3.
Elementary
2012 - 2013
Spelling Bee Contestants
Mecina Garibaldi Wins
Delta Kappa Gamma
Third Grade Writing Contest
Kiwanis Terrific Kids
CONGRATULATIONS!
•APRIL TERRIFIC KIDS•
Our “Terrific Kids” bulletin board is growing. Congratulations to our April Terrific Kids! Each selected
student enjoyed cookies and juice and was presented a Terrific Kid Certificate. At the end of every month, our
classroom teachers nominate two or three students from their classroom for the Terrific Kid award. April will
be our last award for this school year. Thanks to the Kiwanis Club for sponsoring the Terrific Kids program this
year!
4TH GRADE
1ST GRADE
3RD GRADE
2ND GRADE
KINDERGARTEN
This School is Full of TERRIFIC KIDS
MRS. BREENA KROLL
Cumberland Elementary School Guidance Counselor
1530 2nd Avenue
Cumberland, WI 54829
Phone: 715.822.5123 x110
Fax: 715.822.5135
Fourth Graders transition to fifth grade
In guidance class the end of the year is dedicated to transitioning to the next grade. Each class gets to do
activities to bring closure to their year and introduce the next grade. This includes writing letters to new
teachers and kindness activities with their classmates. The 4th graders are going through a big transition to
becoming middle school students. To help the kids feel more comfortable the middle school counselor, Mrs.
Flier, and I have planned a special program.
This year on Friday, May 31 our 4th grade students will be visiting the middle school for a transition program.
The transition from elementary school to middle school can be an exciting and scary time for our students. The
purpose of the program is to relieve the stress and anxiety that comes along with making this big transition.
On a personal note, I wanted to say it has been a pleasure getting to know your children over the past five
years. This class will always be special to me because I have so many memories of them! I have enjoyed
seeing all their personal and academic growth. They are great kids and I wish everyone lots of success in the
middle school.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the transition day or the end of the year!
[email protected]
www.cumberland.k12.wi.us
Elementary
The program will be at 1:00 p.m. and will consist of meeting the Middle School Principal, school counselor,
and become more familiar with their new surroundings. Also, the kids will tour the building by doing a
scavenger hunt, learn about locker combinations, and ask current 5th grade students about life in the middle
school. I think that this will be a great experience for our students and, I hope that it will help them feel more
comfortable leaving the elementary school. The students will return back to the elementary school about 3:00
p.m.
CUMBERLAND
District Wide
C
OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, August 29
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Start the school year by attending our Open House:
• Students will have their school picture taken - all students must have their picture taken for the
yearbook whether you are purchasing pictures or not. Lifetouch Photographers will be each school
from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Visit classrooms and meet teachers
Students will receive:
Parent/Student Handbook
Emergency Forms
Insurance Forms
Breakfast/Lunch Menus
• Bring school supplies into the classroom
• Bus information will be available
• Deposit lunch money into your child’s account
• Fill out free & reduced lunch forms
• Latchkey information and registration at the elementary
• PTA information and membership forms will be available
• School Nurse - health and medication concerns
• Technology presentations and forms - pick up your iPad/Laptop
•SAVE THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR•
Library Link
Battle of the
Books at the
Elementary
and
Middle
School
News you can use from the
Elementary, Middle, and
High School Libraries
http://cdn.dailyclipart.net/wp-content/uploads/medium/Book4.jpg
May is ‘Get Caught Reading’
Month
• Students at the Elementary and Middle Schools
should be prepared to be issued ‘Tickets’ during
the month of May
• Principals and teachers will be on the lookout
for students who are picking up a book and
reading by choice…these students will then be
issued a ticket
• Each ticket equals one entry in a prize drawing
at the end of the month. Keep reading!!
Elementary and Middle School students are encouraged to
visit the Cumberland Public Library and then drop off their
receipts at their school library. Winners are drawn from the
receipt entries at each school library each month. The more
times you go to the Public Library each month, the more times
you can enter the drawing. Public Library card applications
are available at the school library. Hope to see you at the
libraries this year!!
District
Battle of the Books is
an extra-curricular
reading program
available for students
at the Middle School
and Elementary
School. While there
are some differences
in how the programs
are run at each
building, the basic
idea is the same:
students read required
titles during their free time
and then ‘battle’ other
teams to determine who
can remember the most of
what was read, including
the author of the book.
Battle of the Books
wrapped up at the Middle
School in March and at
the Elementary School in
April. There was a record
amount of readers who
completed all the required
reading at the Elementary
School. All BOB students
who completed the
required reading were
treated to a Pizza Party.
May 2013
••• News from Nurse Capra •••
Kay Capra R.N. B.S.N.
School Nurse
Cumberland School District
715.822.5123 x104
[email protected]
We’re Movin’ and Munchin’
Our Movin’ and Munchin’ program is in full swing at the elementary school. Students are encouraged to track
their nutrition and exercise choices daily. On video announcements each Friday we select random winners
from the slips turned in. Students can earn extra points if they do activities with other adults so I encourage
parents and grandparents to get involved.
On May 10 we are scheduling our 2nd Annual Walk to School Day at the elementary. This will be our final
week of Movin’ and Munchin’ and a great way to wrap up the four week program. Busses will drop students
off at Eagle Point or Augustana Church parking lot where staff and volunteers will walk with them to school.
Students that do not ride a bus are encouraged to meet us at one of the sites and walk with us to school.
Family and friends are encouraged to walk/bike to school with their students that day. Please contact me at the
Elementary School if you are interested in volunteering to walk that morning. 715-822-5123 ext. 104.
Any medication that is here at school must be picked up by the end of summer school. If you brought
medication in to your child’s school this year PLEASE stop by and pick it up. Medication not picked up will
be discarded and new medication and permission slips will be needed for next fall.
Have a wonderful spring and a safe and healthy summer. Don’t forget the sunscreen!
HEATHER GAYLORD
[email protected]
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Employed by: CUMBERLAND HEALTHCARE
715-822-5123
SLEEP AND LEARNING
When a student doesn’t get enough sleep they are unable to stay alert enough to learn. If a child
routinely does not get enough sleep, it can actually slow brain development. Going to sleep and getting
enough sleep are important skills for children to learn. There are things parents can do to help a child
learn to put themselves to sleep and remain asleep through the night. One of the most important
things is to go to bed early enough and at the same time every night. This is harder than it sounds
because it means errands, such as shopping, cannot be done in the evening. Also, talking about the
schedule for the night will help a child prepare for what is happening. Talk about having supper, then
bath, then stories, and then bedtime. It is also helpful to have a rule about screen-time. TV, movies,
or video-games are alerting to the brain. Children are still learning about their brains and bodies. It
may be hard to settle down their brain and body to get ready for sleep if they have been doing screen
activities. Many families have success with the rule of No Screen Time After Supper. And lastly, a
child should sleep in the same place each night. It may be difficult for a child to sleep well if they do
not know where they are sleeping that night. If your child lives in two homes, you can talk about where
they will be sleeping so the change is expected. It is also important that your child sleep in the same
room. It doesn’t matter if that is a bedroom with a bed, or if it is in another room on the floor or
couch. The important thing is that the sleeping place is familiar, comfortable, and becomes routine.
We’d like to thank Heather for contributing these great informational articles to our newsletter.
We’re going to miss her next year and want to thank Heather for the wonderful work that she has
done with our students. Best wishes on your move out west! We’re going to miss you :)
- WANTED - GREEN THUMBS!
Mrs. Kay Capra - School Nurse
District
Healthier Cumberland and Cumberland Elementary
have teamed together and received a grant for
a new school garden! We are hoping to get five
raised beds built this spring. The weather did not
cooperate in April but we are hopeful that we can
get on track in May. Chris Hopkins-Hile is offering
a summer school class that will continue the
work we have started. Our Boys and Girls Club is
going to help over the summer also. Our goal is to
produce vegetables that our students can plant, tend,
harvest and then eat! We are very excited to get this
project started and give our elementary students
the opportunity to learn more about healthy eating
and planting their own healthy food. If you have a
green thumb (or not) we welcome any and all help!!
Please feel free to contact Kay Capra if you would like to be involved in any way with this project.
M A Y 2 0 1 3 PTA News CHECK US OUT ON THE WEB: https://sites.google.com/a/csdmail.com/cumberland-­‐‑pta/ Why Join PTA? May starts the PTA Membership Drive and we are looking forward to increasing membership again this year. The PTA is often asked if it helps to be a non-­‐‑
volunteering member and the answer is ‘YES!’. The Wisconsin PTA requires us to demonstrate our importance to the community in order to remain a chapter of the PTA. We do this by having members…ones who volunteer and ones who just believe in what we do. We appreciate all members equally!! Please consider joining Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-­‐‑10 What can you do for Teacher Appreciation Week? •
Volunteer to provide a salad or dessert for the luncheon on Wednesday, May 8 •
Write a ‘Thank You’ note to your child’s teacher •
Send an email stating what you appreciate about your child’s teacher •
Stop in to your child’s classroom to say “THANKS!” Family Fun Nights have been a HUGE success!! This year the PTA held three Family Fun Events—Family Game Night in December, Family Reading Night in March, and two nights of Family Movie Night in April. We have had a tremendous response to the PTA Family Nights and look forward to making them annual events…and perhaps even adding more!! Thank you to everyone who attended a Family Fun Night Event this past year!! today. Cumberland PTA is dedicated to providing volunteers and funding to support programs, students, and staff at Cumberland School District. PTA coordinated volunteers to assist with reading in classrooms; hearing and vision checks; supervision, ticket sales, and make-­‐‑up for Prairie Fire Children’s; childcare for Parent/Teacher conferences, the Scholastic Book Fairs; and much much more. This past year, PTA contributed to Prairie Fire Children’s Theater’s production of ‘Peter Pan’, 6th grade trip to Wolf Ridge, Teacher Wishes, THREE Family Events, the Scholastic Book Fair with 50% discount on books to all PTA members, Post Prom prizes, $1000 in scholarships for CHS seniors, and Endeavor Field. In the years to come, the Cumberland PTA looks forward to making an even larger impact on the Cumberland School District, staff, and students. Monday
Breakfast Bites
or
Whole Grain Cereal
Pizza Bagel
or
Whole Grain Cereal
District
Cumberland School District Breakfast Menu
Cheese Omelet
Waffles
or
Whole Grain Cereal
21
22
Breakfast Pizza Pocket
or
Whole Grain Cereal
Asst. Bagels & Cream Cheese
Yogurt
Muffin
String Cheese
or
Whole Grain Cereal
Breakfast Bites
or
Whole Grain Cereal
30
Pizza Bagel
or
Whole Grain Cereal
31
23
24
Breakfast Egg Pizza
or
Whole Grain Cereal
Asst. Bagels & Cream Cheese
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
2
3
French Toast Sticks
Cheese Omelet
Breakfast Pizza Pocket
Oatmeal
Waffle
or
or
or
Whole Grain Cereal
Whole Grain Cereal
Whole Grain Cereal
Asst. Bagels & Cream Cheese
Asst. Bagels & Cream Cheese
6
7
8
9
10
Breakfast Egg Pizza
Pancakes & Sausage
Sausage Breakfast Pizza
Yogurt
or
or
or
Muffin
Whole Grain Cereal
Whole Grain Cereal
Whole Grain Cereal
Cheese Stick
Asst. Bagels & Cream Cheese Asst. Bagels & Cream Cheese Asst. Bagels & Cream Cheese
or
Whole Grain Cereal
13
14
15
16
17
Pancakes & Sausage Wrap
Waffle or Oatmeal
Middle/High School:
Ham & Cheese Breakfast Bar
or
or
Egg, Sausage, Cheese on
or
Whole Grain Cereal
Whole Grain Cereal
English Muffin
Whole Grain Cereal
ES: French Toast Sticks
Asst. Bagels & Cream Cheese
or Whole Grain Cereal
20
French Toast Sticks
Oatmeal
or
Whole Grain Cereal
Asst. Bagels & Cream Cheese
NO SCHOOL
MEMORIAL DAY
27
28
29
Pancakes & Sausage
Sausage Breakfast Pizza
or
or
Whole Grain Cereal
Whole Grain Cereal
Asst. Bagels & Cream Cheese Asst. Bagels & Cream Cheese
~ JUMP START YOUR DAY WITH A HEALTHY BREAKFAST! ~
FREE & REDUCED applications are available in the school office
Breakfast menu includes, fresh fruit, assorted juice, 1/2 pt. milk, toast or bagel.
Main choice or cereal as an alternate. Menu is subject to change.
CUMBERLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR
C
2013 - 2014 School Year
Thursday, August 29
Tuesday, September 3
District Wide Open House
Students’ First Day of School
Monday, October 21
Thursday, October 24
Friday, October 25
P/T Conferences 4:30-8:30 p.m. at ELC/ES/MS/HS
P/T Conferences 4:30-8:30 p.m. at ELC/ES/MS/HS
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, November 5
November 25-29
End 1st quarter
Thanksgiving Vacation - NO SCHOOL
December 23-January 1
NO SCHOOL
Thursday, January 2
School resumes
Friday, January 24
End 2nd Quarter - End of 1st Semester
Monday, January 27
Staff Development - NO SCHOOL
Monday, February 17
NO SCHOOL
Monday, March 10
P/T Conferences 4:30-8:30 p.m. at ELC/ES
Thursday, March 13
P/T Conferences 4:30-8:30 p.m. at MS/HS
Monday, April 1
April 18-21
End of 3rd Quarter NO SCHOOL - Easter Break
Thursday, May 22
Friday, May 23
Monday, May 26
ELC Graduation
Graduation
Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
Thursday, June 6
Last day of school - End of 4th Quarter
~ SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ~
Monday
Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Pickle Spear
Fruit Cup
Pretzels
6
Turkey Wrap
Garbanzo Beans
Green Pepper Slices
Dried Fruit
Wednesday
1
23
16
9
2
District
Cheese Sandwich
Yogurt
Carrot Sticks
Applesauce
Cookie
Cheese Sandwich
Green Pepper Slices
Animal Crackers
Yogurt
Orange
Ham Salad Sandwich
String Cheese
Green Pepper Slices
Banana
Cheese Sandwich
Yogurt
Carrot Sticks
Applesauce
Cookie
29
30
Bologna & Cheese Sandwich
Carrots
Granola Bar
Apple
22
Thursday
Cumberland Elementary Sack Lunch Menu
Tuesday
Ham Wrap
Celery Sticks
Chips
Applesauce
Ham Wrap
Celery Sticks
Pretzels
Orange
Turkey Wrap
Garbanzo Beans
Green Pepper Slices
Dried Fruit
7
8
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Turkey Wrap
Raisins
Garbanzo Beans
Banana
Celery Sticks
Pudding Cup
Gold Fish Crackers
Apple
14
15
Bologna & Cheese Sandwich
Carrot Sticks
Cereal Bar
Orange
13
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
Broccoli
Gold Fish Crackers
Fruit Cup
21
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Pickles
Orange
Pudding Cup
27
28
Turkey & Cheese Sandwich
Broccoli
Fruit Cup
Cookie
20
Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Cucumber Slices
Chips
Fruit Cup
NO SCHOOL
MEMORIAL DAY
~ Color your plate with fruits and veggies! ~
* FREE & REDUCED applications are available in the school office *
Menu is subject to change.
Friday
Tuna Salad Sandwich
String Cheese
Raisins
Fruit Cup
Graham Cracker Sticks
Egg Salad Sandwich
String Cheese
Carrots
Teddy Grahams
Applesauce
Jelly Sandwich
Yogurt
Animal Crackers
Raisins
Fruit Cup
Tuna Salad Sandwich
String Cheese
Raisins
Graham Cracker Sticks
Fruit Cup
Ham Salad Sandwich
String Cheese
Raisins
Fruit Cup
3
10
17
24
31
~FREE~
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SERVED FREE OF CHARGE
TO ALL STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY
during our Summer School Programs
(no sign up necessary)
Elementary School
June 10 - June 28
July 22 - August 16
High School
June 10 - June 28
August 7 - August 23
Stressing the importance of good nutrition, the Cumberland School District announces the
sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program.
The Cumberland School District received a grant funded through the Department of Public
Instruction, which will make it possible for all students (Pre-K – Grade 12) to be served a
FREE breakfast and lunch during our summer school program. Arrangements have been made
for the Early Learning Center children to participate in this program also.
Elementary Students
will be served in the
Elementary School Commons
High School and Middle School Students
will be served in the
High School Commons
BREAKFAST: 7:45 - 8:30 High School
8:00 – 8:30 Elementary
LUNCH:
11:45 – 12:30
Meals are provided to all children regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender or disability and there will be no
discrimination in the course of meal service.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington,
D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Monday
Chicken Patty
Carrots
Curly Fries
Applesauce
6
27
20
13
Pepperoni Pizza
Romaine & Spinach Salad
Pears
Sherbert
Chicken Nuggets
Squash
Snap Peas
Pineapple
NO SCHOOL
MEMORIAL DAY
7
Pork Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Peas
Tropical Fruit
Wednesday
15
Thursday
2
District
Ham Stacker
Potato Wedges
Mozzarella Cheese Stick
Applesauce
Ham Wrap
Chips
Romaine Salad
Yogurt
Strawberries
Hot Dog/Bun
French Fries
Baked Beans
Pears
Turkey Wrap
Potato Triangles
Cucumber Salad
Tropical Fruit
30
23
16
8
9
Rotini Hot Dish
California Blend Vegetables
Garlic Bread
Pineapple
1
Cumberland School District Lunch Menu
Tuesday
California Burger
Lettuce & Tomato
Baked Beans
Sweet Potato Fries
Creamy Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Peas
Oatmeal Buns
Peaches and Jello
Spaghetti/Meat Sauce
Green Beans
Bread Sticks
Pineapple
22
Middle/High School
Baked Potato Bar
Broccoli & Cheese Sauce
Tropical Fruit
ES: Pizza
28
29
Lasagna
Bread Sticks
California Blend Vegetables
Mandarin Oranges
14
Chicken Fajitas
Green Peppers & Onions
Rice
Corn
Strawberries
21
Ham Stacker
Mozzarella Sticks
Tator Tots
Warm Apple Slices
Roasted Chicken Patty
All the Fixings
Potato Wedges
Peaches
Ice Cream Cup
~ Walk, Dance, Play - Be active some way today! ~
* FREE & REDUCED applications are available in the school office *
Lunch menu includes assorted fresh vegetables with dip, fresh fruit, & 1/2 pt. milk.
Salad bar and (pizza at MS/HS) served each day as an alternate.
Menu is subject to change.
Friday
Mini Corn Dogs
Macaroni & Cheese
Carrots
Mixed Fruit
Sub Sandwich
Mozzarella Sticks
Lettuce & Mayo
Chips
Fruit Salad
Fish Sandwich
Parsley Potatoes
Applesauce
Fruit Salad
Brunch Lunch
French Toast Sticks
Cheese Omelet
Peaches
Orange Juice
Mini Corn Dogs
Macaroni & Cheese
Carrots
Mixed Fruit
3
10
17
24
31
www.cumberland.k12.wi.us
Cumberland School District
1010 8th Avenue
Cumberland, WI 54829
More Options for Cumberland Students: Island City Academy 7-­‐12 Permit No. 62
Cumberland, WI
54829
NON-PROFIT
This September the Cumberland School District will have a new option for high school students, the Island City Academy. Students will be able to choose between traditional courses at the high school or a project-­‐based learning environment at the Academy that is focused on careers and STEM (science, technology, engineering and Math) skills. The Island City Academy is a public charter school that provides students a project-­‐based learning environment. Grades 7-­‐8 offer a project based learning environment focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), sustainability, outdoor education, and leadership. Grades 9-­‐12 offer two options. Both options provide a project-­‐based learning environment, allows students to create Personal Learning Plans that are directly related to their career goals and provides career training from local businesses. The STEM Strand focuses on STEM related careers and offers many courses from Project Lead the Way along with STEM seminars. The Independent Career Strand provides students flexibility to create learning activities related to their career focus if the STEM strand does not meet their career needs. Learn more at www.islandcityacademy.org, or contact Cheryl Schnell at [email protected] or 715-­‐491-­‐9397.