Cumberland Family News

This week, we are excited to celebrate Kindness Week at our school, kicking off with our "Cereal-ously" Kind fundraiser! Our theme, "Be Cereal-ously Kind," encourages everyone to share kindness through our cereal drive for the Jim Luther New Hope Center. This is our third year hosting this initiative, and thanks to your incredible generosity last year, we collected 1,437 boxes of cereal. This year, we are setting our sights even higher with a goal of 1,500 boxes!

Throughout the week, we have a variety of fun activities planned to promote kindness, culminating in an all-school domino run with the cereal boxes we collect on Friday. Kindness is a powerful force that fosters a sense of community and belonging. By participating in this drive, we not only help those in need but also teach our students the value of giving back.

We would also like to take a moment to express our gratitude to the PTO for organizing the Fun Lunch last week and coordinating the visit from the local firefighters. Their presence strengthened our community relationships and provided our students the opportunity to ask questions about the work they do in our community.

Together, let’s make this week a celebration of kindness that leaves a lasting impact on our school and beyond!

Warm regards,

Jayne Heffron and Rebecca Salomon

Monday 11/11 - Be Kind to Veterans (wear red/white/blue or camouflage)

Tuesday 11/12 - Dream of a Kinder Future (wear pajamas or comfy clothes)

Wednesday 11/13 - Team up for Kindness (wear your favorite team gear)

Thursday 11/14 - Peace, Love, & Kindness (wear tie dye, peace signs, or hearts)

Friday 11/15 - Cumberland Cougars are Kind (wear Cumberland gear or green)

November 27-December 2: No School/ Thanksgiving Break

December 23- January 3 : Winter Break

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 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.

Family Math Night - Shared Resources

Thank you to all who attended Family Math Night on October 21st and 22nd. During these events, students and family members engaged in game play focused on fact fluency.

Here are the resources we used:

• Google Slides of the presentation

• Family Letters from IM - letters sent out by teacher before a new unit

• Summary letters of key concepts at each grade level

• Games for Fluency Practice at Home by Grade - activities and resources from family night

Please note the games are built in stages and the goal is fluency. If it is too easy or challenging you can adjust a stage up or down. Think about making game play a weekly activity. Similar to how we ask students to read for a bit of time each night, added practice in playing Math Games can support fact fluency skills at home. Playing Sorry, Trouble, Chutes and Ladders, Candy Land, Top It (previously called War in the form of addition, subtraction or multiplication practice),Monopoly etc are always options for turning math facts and skills into family time at home!

Should you have any questions, please reach out to Matthew Skinner at Cumberland Elementary (matthew.Skinner@wfbschools.com) or Susan Jones at Richards Elementary (susan.jones@wfbschools.com. )

Stone Creek Coffee Fundraiser: Hey Cumberland families! Want to get a jump start on your

holiday shopping or stock up on warm beverages for winter? You are in luck as the Stone Creek

Coffee fundraiser is back by popular demand!

In addition to the other amazing Stone Creek Coffee blends (see flier), and the “Cougar Blend” in

our own custom bag (which features the Cream City Roast), we are also pleased to offer gift cards,

so stock up today!

We anticipate orders arriving about two weeks after the closure of the fundraiser, and they will be

available for pick-up by mid-December. The pick-up will be in the main vestibule at Cumberland.

Email notifications will be sent when your orders are ready; they will be in individually packaged

bags by family.

Please order through the PTO Website. The fundraiser will run through Monday, 11/25. Thank you for your support! Wishing you and your families a happy holiday season!

Questions/Concerns? Please email Andrea Billings (chua_andrea@yahoo.com) or Emily Davidson

(emilyrwdavidson@me.com).

Come to the WFB Middle School PTO Holiday Boutique! Come shop at the WFB Middle School PTO Holiday Boutique (flier) on Thursday, November 14th from 4:00-8:00 pm! Get your holiday shopping done early and support local businesses! Artisan crafts, seasonal gifts and décor, clothing, jewelry, bake sale, and amazing silent auction! Over 30 vendors to check out. Admission is free and open to the public! Questions? Contact Jenny Fischer (jennylorethafisher@gmail.com).

Hot Cocoa Social! Please join us immediately after school on Friday, November 15th at 3:00pm for our annual Hot Cocoa Social! Grab a warm cup of cocoa and mingle on the blacktop.

November PTO Meeting! Are you interested in helping with a PTO event or just want to see what the PTO is all about?! Join us in the Cumberland Great Room for our November PTO Meeting on Tuesday, November 19th at 7:00 p.m.

We need Volunteers for Lunch Composting: Helping with composting is a great volunteer opportunity and a way to see your kid(s) mid-day. Please sign up at the link below.

Link to Signup (November): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DAAA82BAAFAC07-50860503-daily

Link to Signup (December/January): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DAAA82BAAFAC07-53027526-daily

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

Cancelation of School Activities due to Weather or Other Emergencies

As cooler weather arrives in Wisconsin, please review the linked communication from Dr. Foeckler related to Policy 723.4: Emergency School Closing. Additional information about school closings can be found on the District website.

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.

October 23 Board Meeting Takeaways

Next School Board Meeting: Wednesday, November 13th 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

Happy Holidays!

Bay Gives Back is hosting its 10th annual Gift Drive for Seeds of Health Elementary School (formerly Windlake) on Milwaukee's southside. We are sponsoring all 275+ students K4-6th grade this holiday season and we need your help! Sign up using this link: Sign Up Link! You will receive an email with specific details including your students name(s), wish list, grade etc. so you can shop accordingly. All gifts must be wrapped, labeled and dropped off by Friday, December 13th at the High School! Share the link, all members of the community are welcome to participate!

If you have questions email BGB at baygivesback@wfbschools.com

Happy Shopping!

WFB Public Education Foundation Annual Pledge

The WFB Public Education Foundation’s 2024 Annual Fall Pledge Drive kicked off on October 9th! The Foundation provides immediate support to Whitefish Bay Schools and helps fund innovative educational projects, continuing teacher education, student scholarships and provides emergency funding.

Your donations are vital to the District’s long-term growth and success. With your support, we can help ensure continued academic, artistic and athletic excellence.

The campaign takes place October 9 – December 31. Show your support for our students and our schools by donating at www.educatethebay.com TODAY!

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/