MARCH AND APRIL
2015
NEWSLETTER
Principals:
Katy Doran
2014-2015—YEARBOOKS
For Grades K to 9. Put your order
in now to receive this year’s yearbook in June 2015. Orders ($20)
are taken in either office until
Friday, April 17.
[email protected]
Dave Mayert
[email protected]
Spring Break
2674 Windermere Ave
The last day of school is Friday,
March 27. Report cards are issued on this day. School reopens on Monday, April 13.
“The Bully, the Bullied and the ‘not-so-innocent’ Bystander”
Barbara Coloroso is lecturing on creating safe and caring
communities. Sat., April 11, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Stan Hagan
Theatre, NIC. $15 Tickets available at Laughing Oyster
Youth Centre Opens March 16
Open on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays in the Annex. For
more details see page 5.
PAC Movie Night—March 20 in elementary site
gym 6:30 pm. Doors open at 6pm. Concession
available
PAC Cookie Friday March 20—50 cents each
Sports
Our successful basketball
season is wrapping up this
month and Cross Country
(Grades 3-7) will start up in mid April
(practices Tuesdays 3—3:30) followed
by Track and Field events in May.
Cumberland BC VOR 1S0
250-336-8511 and 250-336-8521
http://cumberlandschool.ca/
Important Upcoming Dates:
Be sure to check our website: http://
cumberlandschool.ca/ for the most up to
date school calendar of events.
Mar. 11—PLC early dismissal @ 12:30 pm
Mar. 13—Class/Team/”Grad” Photos
March 16—Youth Centre Opens
Mar. 20—Cookie Friday $0.50/item
Mar. 20— PAC Movie Night 6:30 pm
Mar. 25—PLC early dismissal @ 12:30 pm
Mar. 27—Strongstart Field Trip to Lazo
Marsh. Please sign up.
Mar. 27—Last day of school before Spring
Break (2 weeks). Reports issued.
April 13—First day of school after Spring
Break
April 13—PAC meeting 6:30 pm Home Ec
Room
April 16—Dianna David School Performance
April 22—PLC early dismissal @12:30pm
April 23—Poultry in Motion Tour
April 23—XC run at École Au-coeur-de-l'île
Grades 3 to 7.
April 30—XC run at Puntledge Park
2015 Cumberland Community School
Grade 4-7 Spelling Bee Winners
House Competitions are Back!
We have reintroduced our historic House Competitions which began
in 1994 with two houses in the Junior School. Now, we have four
houses: Blue Orcas, Yellow Cougars, Green Bears and Red Wolves.
Our first competition was a balloon stuffing contest (K-9). The second
competition was human bowling (Gr 6-9). A special thank you to Mrs.
Taylor and her grade 9 leadership students for organizing these fun
events for our students.
Fitness Room Open!
2015 District #71
Spelling Bee
We are opening our fitness room after school hours on Mondays,
Wednesdays (non PLC days) and Fridays from 3 to 3:30 (grades 6 to
9 only). Thank you to Mr. Nelson for offering your assistance with
this.
Robotics Lessons
Grades 4 and 5
New Staff: We have a couple of staff changes this New Year. Mr. Nelson started in January teaching a grade 6/7 class replacing Mrs. Collins. Mr. Copes is returning to work March
17 as our elementary counselor. Welcome back, Mike! Mrs. Klassen will continue as our
junior age level counselor and will be teaching half time in a grade 6/7 class. We say good
bye and good luck to Mrs. Moore who has been a wonderful addition to our staff and has
been with us since September.
Mother Goose & Friends is coming to Cumberland StrongStart every Thursday starting April 23rd to
June 11 at 9:45 AM for children aged birth to 5 years.
* An 8 week session
Promote a healthy bond between you and your child.
* Have fun learning songs, rhymes and stories to share with your child.
* Stimulate your child's early literacy development.
* Meet local families and build your community connections!
You need to register with me at [email protected]. Registration forms
will need to be filled out, so please arrive early, or ask for one when you are at the centre next.
Space is limited, so preference is given to Cumberland families first. Thanks!
GRADE 4 TO 7
SCHOOL SPELLING BEE
We had our first school
spelling bee in many years this February. Our top 3 spellers were: Zeke deVitre, Robert Graham and Natalie
Prowse. All three spellers went to the
district spelling bee and proudly represented our school. Natalie Prowse
came in second in School District #71
that day. Congratulations to all students that participated in our school
spelling bee. Thank you for your courage and willingness to try new things!
LOST AND FOUND
CHECK IT OUT.
All items will be
donated to charity over
Spring Break
Cumberland Preschool is taking registrations for September 2015 for children age 3-5 years. We are located in the
United Church (with the red roof) on the corner of Penrith
and First. Please call or email for more info. 250-6501713 [email protected]
A very big Thank You to all the families at Cumberland
Community School! You have donated over 232 books to
1000x5 Reading Program - what an amazing
amount! We are very grateful for all your generosity! These
books are going a long way to enrich the lives of the children
who receive them. Remember, if you have any gently used
books for children aged birth to 5 years old that you are no
longer using, drop them off in the big green bin at the school
office. 1000x5 will make sure that the get to families who need
them!
Thank you!
SPRING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Infant Massage Classes
with Kirsten Werner, RMT
Tuesdays 10:30– 11:30 AM April 7– 28
Join the class at Kirsten’s massage therapy and wellness
studio located at 2836 Bruce Street, Cumberland
$20/4 sessions
Work Safe Occupational First Aid Level 1
Saturday May 2nd. 8:30 AM– 4:30 PM
$85/person
Stained Glass Workshop
Mondays 5:30– 8 PM April 13– May 25
Ages 12 and up. Youth must be accompanied by an adult.
$45/6 sessions
GET INVOLVED!
Program Leaders Needed for Soccer!
We are currently looking for program leaders for our after-school soccer program. Program runs mid-April to May for students in
grades K-6. Both paid and volunteer positions available.
Elevating Rhythms– A Carnival Style Percussion Band
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday 7:15– 8:45 PM.
Open to all ages– children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
No charge, but please register in advance.
Co-Ed Body Blast Boot Camp
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:45 or 7 PM
Childcare provided by donation.
Contact Dana Dixon at 250-702-4209 for more information.
Mamacentric– An ongoing meeting place for moms and
babies.
Tuesdays 3:30– 5 PM
Strongstart Room
No charge, but please register in advance.
Programs take place at Cumberland Community School
unless otherwise indicated. For more information or to
register contact us at 250-336-8521 or
[email protected] or visit our website
www.cumberlandcommunityschools.com
Volunteers Needed for BMX Club!
Every spring we offer BMX Club- a fun and
non-competitive after-school program for
students in grades K- 6. Bikes and helmets
are available for students who don't have
their own.
This program is run by volunteers and we
need your help! We are looking for individuals with first aid certification to attend each
session. Program runs Wednesdays starting
April 22nd. Please contact Sue at 250-3368521 or [email protected] for
more info.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SPRING GARDEN CLEAN UP
Wednesday March 25th. 12:30– 2:30 PM
Cumberland Community School
Interested in what's growing in the school garden and willing to lend a hand? Join us for a spring garden clean up! Tools, gloves and tea will be provided. Only a mess of snow will cancel this occasion!
All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Supervision will not be provided.
THUNDERBALLS 2015
Monday May 18th at 9:30 AM prior to the Empire Days
Parade
This year’s event features a new and improved ramp with
up to 4000 golf balls rolling down Dunsmuir Avenue! Over
20 prizes worth $50 or more to be won. Come and enjoy the
spectacle and stay for the always amazing Empire Days
Parade. Tickets on sale mid-March.
The 7th ANNUAL HUGE GARAGE SALE wants your spring
cleaning treasurers!
The garage sale will be hosted by CCSS and PAC on Sunday May 31st from 9 AM– 3 PM. Please put your
items aside for donation to this amazing fundraiser. We will be accepting donations starting May 1st.
Please contact Tracy Bono at 250-400-5956 for more information.
YES to clothing, shoes, books, games, dishware, crafts, health & beauty, nick nacks, toys, babyware
& equipment, bikes and strollers, sportswear.
NO to large electronics, large furniture, linen, puzzles, VHS/cassettes, TV’s, computers, couches.
What is CCSS?
The Cumberland Community Schools Society is a registered charity that promotes life-long learning, health and
well-being by providing a variety of programs and services to
Cumberland residents.
We see the entire community as a resource and believe it takes a whole village to raise a healthy child. Healthy
children and healthy families build healthy communities.
Check out www.cumberlandcommunityschools.com or follow us on facebook.
YOUTH CENTRE
& PROGRAMS
Youth Centre opening March 16th!
Cumberland Community Schools Society (CCSS), in partnership with the Cumberland Community School
and School District No. 71, is opening a Youth Centre.
The CCSS Youth Centre is located in the Annex Building within the Cumberland Community School
campus. The Centre will be open:
Mondays 2:45 to 4:15 PM
Thursdays 2:45 to 8:00 PM
Fridays 2:45 to 8:00 PM
For the first month or two, the Centre will be open
to youth aged 11- 15. Once routines have been established, youth aged 16-18 will also be invited to
attend.
Youth wishing to attend the Youth Centre are required to complete a Membership Form and pay a
$5 annual fee. The form must also be signed by a
parent/guardian. Forms will be sent home with
students and available at Centre .
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Youth Council
Open to all students in grades 6 to 9
Next meetings: Friday March 20thand Friday April 24th in the Youth Centre.
This group meets once a month and is the advisory committee for the Cumberland Youth Centre.
Cumberland Mountain Film Festival: Cumberland Skatepark Fundraiser
Open to all students in grades 6 to 9
Thursdays until March 26th 2:45 – 3:45 PM in room 162 (Mr. Curtin’s room)
Watch, judge and find videos for this year’s Cumberland Mountain Film Festival.
Volunteers needed for the Cumberland Mountain Film Festival
Looking for youth and adults, of all ages, to volunteer on the day of the event
(Friday April 10th for 2 hr shifts between 4:00 – 10:00 PM) at the Cumberland
Cultural Centre.
This event is a fundraiser for the Cumberland Skatepark project.
For more information or to register, contact us at (250) 336-8511
or [email protected].