April 24, 2008

Notes from Ms. Heffron April 24, 2008

We had a Student Council led assembly this week and it was exciting to see the high numbers of 4^th and 5^th graders who are involved this year. In addition to the student written skits, poems and snippets about school spirit, community efforts and being green, we also had the chance for our first all school singing of the new Cumberland School Song. Along with Ms. Steiner, students Emma Levy, Libby Stecker, Josie Trettin, and Hannah Petterson wrote our new song to the tune of Inch by Inch. I'll send the lyrics home next week. The assembly was inspiring and gave everyone opportunities to see the positive things happening here.

Awareness of and sensitivity to bullying is a topic of an ongoing concern. Please be assured that it is an area we take seriously and we know you do, too. We want to continue to work together with you to make sure the environment is a safe and nurturing one for everyone here at Cumberland. In alignment with the anti-bullying curriculum already in place through our guidance department, another critical component is that students report to school staff if something occurs. In this way, I can be sure that I see the big picture of events that may be related. As we emphasize this message of reporting with students here at school, it is really helpful when you reinforce it at home, too. Thanks for all you do.

Reminders:

• Green Day in the Bay, this Saturday, April 26^th, 9:00-10:30am
• Run the Bay: Registrations due tomorrow, April 25^th.
• May 14^th: AM school for students. 11:50 dismissal