Cumberland Family News

Welcome back! We hope that you and your family had a restful and joyful Thanksgiving break. The cold weather reminds us of the importance of students having appropriate clothing to stay warm and dry outside for 25 minutes of recess. We go out to recess as long as the wind chill is above zero and it is not raining. Please help your child bring or wear the items they need to be out and have fun at recess. All students go out to recess, unless there is a medical note provided limiting this. Many students also bring an extra pair of socks to change into during the day. Contact Principal Heffron (Jayne.heffron@wfbschools.com or 414-963-3943) for scholarship assistance in getting these items for your child/ren.

Additionally we are excited to share the “Cereal-ously” Kind Domino Video and the Jim Luther New Hope Center Video. Thanks to the generous support from our amazing families, we once again surpassed our goal for the cereal box fundraiser for the Jim Luther New Hope Center. Your kindness and contributions continue to make a meaningful difference in our community, and we are incredibly grateful. Thank you for being such an important part of our school family!

Warm regards,

Jayne Heffron and Rebecca Salomon

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction released School Report Cards last week. Cumberland is proud to again receive a rating of Significantly Exceeds Expectations!! Please view a letter about the Report Card below. This is just one data point, but there is much to celebrate in our students' growth and achievement.

Wednesday, December 4th -- Fun Lunch

Wednesday, December 4th -- Continuing the Community Conversation; 6:30 pm at Cumberland.

Friday, December 6th -- Incoming 4K Visits

Monday, December 9th -- 4th/5th Grade Concert in Great Room; 5:30pm/6:30pm

December 23- January 3 : Winter Break -- No School

With the first quarter behind us, we are now looking to help families learn about the 4K program through an Incoming 4K Visitation. All resident children who will be 4 on or before September 1, 2025 qualify to attend the 4K program. Please see details of this December 6th event (see flyer) and if you know of WFB families who do not yet have children in school, please pass the information on to them.

To all Cumberland volunteers; thank you for your invaluable support! Starting December 3rd, all volunteers must show their approved volunteer card upon check-in. This step helps us ensure student safety in alignment with our Focus Plan.

Who Needs a Volunteer Card?
If you’re volunteering in classrooms, chaperoning field trips, or involved in PTO after school clubs where students are present without family adults, please complete the volunteer application via the district HR Department Volunteer process link. This approval is valid for two years.

Fun Lunch Reminder! Fun Lunch will be held on Wednesday, December 4th!

Cumberland's MKE Bucks Night Out! Join your Cumberland friends at Fiserv Forum to see the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Philadelphia 76'ers on January 19th at 6pm! Find all the information you need here! Please use this link https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/CPTO25 to purchase your tickets! Ticket orders must be received by Friday, December 20th. All tickets will be delivered digitally via email and the Bucks app. If you have any questions, please reach out to Lior Colton at Lior.Colton@bucks.com or 414.908.3773.

We need Volunteers for Lunch Composting! Thank you to everyone who has volunteered this year! We are looking for volunteers for December and January! Please sign up using the link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DAAA82BAAFAC07-53027526-daily

Save the date for Cumberland's Second- Annual Multicultural Night! Our multicultural night will be held on Thursday, January 30th! More details to come.

LIKE, Follow, and Update your Family Information!

 Be sure to LIKE our Facebook page- Cumberland PTO

 Please visit the PTO website for all PTO updates at www.cumberlandpto.com

Student Attendance FAQ

The linked document includes answers to frequently asked questions related to student attendance, excused and unexcused absences, make-up work, and more. Please carefully review the linked information. 2024-25 Student Attendance FAQ

School Board Meeting Takeaways: Curious about what is discussed at School Board Meetings? Linked below, you'll find key takeaways from the most recent School Board Meeting. Additional information can be found on the Board of Education website.

November 20 Board Meeting Takeaways

Next School Board Meeting: Wednesday, December 11 at 7:00pm, at Whitefish Bay High School Auditorium. Click here to view the 2024-2025 School Board Meeting dates.

The community is welcome to attend School Board meetings 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 located under featured tab/documents
• Agendas located under featured or meeting tabs

Join Us: Facilities Focus Groups

Our district is working to develop a plan to ensure our facilities are best suited to meet the needs of our students, staff, and community. Based on feedback from our community and our district’s goals, we’re focused on developing ideas around collaborative spaces and modernized learning environments. We invite you and your family to share their thoughts with us through the opportunities outlined below:

Student Focus Groups

Your student’s perspective is essential as we plan improvements to support your academic, social, and future goals. We want to hear your student’s ideas on how updates to classrooms, common areas, and other school facilities could enhance their experience at their school.

Please let us know if you would like your child (grades 3 - 12) to participate in a focus group by clicking here to add their name and your agreement to allow them to participate in the group during the week of February 24-28. The focus group will include 5-7 students and be about 15-20 minutes long with a facilitator and notetaker. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Jamie Foeckler, jamie.foeckler@wfbschools.com, 414-963-3901.

Community Member Focus Groups

We are excited to invite you to participate in a focus group as we develop a plan to ensure our facilities best meet the needs of our students, staff, and community. Your insights are invaluable as we evaluate the condition of our school buildings, evolving educational practices, projected enrollment trends, and other factors to shape recommendations for repairs and updates to facilities to the school board and administration.

The focus group will occur during the week of February 24-28 and will last approximately 15-20 minutes, facilitated by a leader/notetaker. If you would like to participate, please click here to confirm your participation. For any questions, feel free to reach out to Dr. Jamie Foeckler, jamie.foeckler@wfbschools.com, 414-963-3901.

Thank you for your support in improving our schools!

Website: https://www.wfbschools.com/schools/cumberland/
Location: 4780 North Marlborough Drive, Whitefish Bay, WI, USA
Phone: 414-963-3943
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WFBSchools/