Cumberland Family News
August 30, 2024
Unplanned twinning!
Dear Cumberland Families,
We loved seeing and hearing students in our halls at Wednesday's Meet and Greet! Thank you for making time to be here, filling our eyes and hearts with the joy that comes with a school full of families!
As always happens at the beginning of a new year, we have many informational items to share with you, so I will leave my storytelling for another time! Please note the following:
- September 3rd, 4th, and 5th are Prep for Success assessment days for 5K-5th graders. Each child comes once for 60-85 minutes, depending on the grade. Your child's assigned time is in your Family Access account. Call the office if you need assistance. 4K has a separate schedule for these days. Refer to the earlier communication for details.
- September 6th is the first day of regular attendance for all students 4K-5th grades. 5K-5th graders line up by class at their assigned door. Teachers will meet students there at 7:50. You will say goodbye there and the teacher will bring the class into school. We will repeat this same procedure on September 9th, as well. Soft starts will begin on September 11th. Details will be in next week's Family News for Soft start.
- Student medications taken during the day are stored in the Health Room and a form is required for school staff to administer the medication. The link to that form is below. Contact the Health Room with questions.
- Cell phone and smart watch reminder: New this year is that both phones and watches are to be turned off and in student backpacks during the school day. Please prepare your child to do this when they get to their cubby/locker.
- Visitors to Cumberland during the school day need to check in at the office first, with a photo ID. All exterior doors are locked from 7:50-3:00. Please enter through Door 1 and ring the buzzer. John and Amy in the office will assist you.
- We love dogs. In the interest of safety, though, dogs are not allowed on school district property. Please do not bring your dog onto the playground or up to Door 1. If you walk your child to school and bring the dog along, remain on the exterior sidewalk or parkway. Thanks!
- Bikes and Scooters: Bikes and scooters need to be locked in designated areas during school hours. Some thefts last spring reminded us of the importance of locking them at all times.
- Fun Lunch: There are many important documents and links below from the District and the PTO. Fun lunch sign up is one of the timely ones. Deadline for signing up for Fun Lunch is September 13th. Scroll down for information.
For a variety of reasons we are changing the timing of our weekly communication. Once we are fully underway, you can expect our weekly newsletter, Cumberland Family News, to arrive on Mondays. Don't hesitate to call the office if we can be of any assistance to you.
Welcome to a new school year. We look forward to working in partnership with you!
Mark Your Calendar!
View the 2024-25 School Year Calendar here: Link
SEPTEMBER:
- 4th, 5th: 4K - Groups A, B, C and D, as scheduled via email
- 3rd, 4th, 5th: Prep for Success 5K - 5th Grade
- 12th: Parent/Guardian Orientation in person (more information to follow)
- 5:30-6:05 pm 1st and 4th grades
- 6:10-6:45 pm 2nd and 5th grades
- 6:50-7:25 pm 5K and 3rd grades
- 13th - Class Photos Day
- PTO Popsicle Social 3:00 on the playground
- 24th: 4K/5K Parent/Guardian Coffee Social 7:55am
- 26th - Individual Student Picture Day
OCTOBER:
- 2nd - FIRST Fun Lunch
Band and Orchestra Registration: (Repeat communication from May):
Band (5th grade) and Orchestra (4th & 5th grade) classes are open for the 2024-25 school year. If your child is interested in participating, please see all of the information linked below.
24-25 Orchestra Recruitment Letter
Football game behavioral expectations: Link
PTO Save the Dates:
- Sept 13th - PTO Welcome Back Popsicle Social, 3pm
- Sept 17th - PTO Meeting, 7pm
- Sept 24th - PTO 4K-5K Parent Coffee Social 7:55am
- Oct 2nd - PTO Fun Lunch
DEADLINE to order FUN LUNCH is Friday, September 13th
The cost to purchase Fun Lunch is $60.00 per student for the year. If you haven’t ordered your student Fun Lunch and would like to, please place your order on the PTO website at https://cumberlandpto.membershiptoolkit.com/Open_Forms
Due to liability purposes, Cumberland cannot offer a student Fun Lunch without parental consent. If you want your child to have Fun Lunch beginning October 2nd, please either purchase Fun Lunch on the PTO website or contact our principal Jayne Heffron at jayne.heffron@wfbschools.com about a scholarship opportunity.
Thank you,
The PTO
District Annual Meeting Events: Wednesday, September 4th at 7:00pm, at Whitefish Bay High School Auditorium. Please find more information at the following link:
Upcoming School Board Meetings:
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.
New Immunization Requirements:
The Department of Health Services has updated immunization requirements for school-aged children. These requirements for school-age children will go into effect at the beginning of the 2024–2025 school year. If your family is interested in signing a waiver, please contact your healthcare provider or the district nurse.
Changes include:
· Meningococcal (MenACWY-containing) vaccine has been added as a requirement for students entering seventh grade, and a booster dose for eligible students entering 12th grade.
· If a child has had chickenpox, a parent report of chickenpox disease is no longer acceptable for exemption from the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine requirement. Children must have a diagnosis of chickenpox from a qualified health care provider (M.D., D.O., N.P., or P.A.) to be exempt from this requirement, however existing exemption options still apply.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services website includes additional information. We encourage you to contact your healthcare provider if you have specific questions, or to schedule an appointment for a vaccine.
Whitefish Bay Public Education Foundation:
From the Whitefish Bay Public Education Foundation: Bring your friends and family to the bank and enjoy Paul's Smokehouse & BBQ. A portion of the food proceeds will go towards Nuss Grant, and Town Bank will match all food items sold up to $2,000. A special thanks goes out to Paul's Smokehouse & BBQ for the food donation!
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