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CES Implements QuickStart Tennis
Cumberland County Public Schools began participation in the QuickStart Tennis program at the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year. Through the program, tennis equipment is supplied to schools and teachers are trained to incorporate tennis skills into the regular physical education program. Students are able to learn the rudiments of tennis without having a real tennis court. The program uses an age-appropriate progression to introduce students to tennis basics and employs the “play to learn” concept. The drills and activities improve fitness by working on agility, coordination, balance, reaction time, and footwork. QuickStart Tennis enthusiasts claim that, in addition to learning tennis skills, students are taught important character-building skills such as sportsmanship, determination, dedication, and teamwork.
Students at Cumberland Elementary School have been eager to participate in the program. According to Health and Physical Education teacher Glenda Grubbs noted that the students all seem excited that they have access to the tennis equipment and look forward to being able to complete the assigned tasks. She said, “The skill level and ball control increases with every class visit! QuickStart Tennis is a tremendous opportunity for our very rural youth to explore an activity not generally available to them.”
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CHS Students Attend Virginia Tech Honors Band
Two Cumberland High School students, Sean Stinnett of CMS and Ben Westerhoff, attended the Virginia Tech Honors band held January 20th to the 22nd. These two students, along with 500 other students from 5 different states, spent two days preparing for a free concert that was held on Sunday, January 22, 2012, in front of an audience of 3000. Sean Stinnett auditioned and was given first chair of the Hokie Bronze Band, while Ben Westerhoff was 7th chair of the Hokie Orange Band. There were a total of 5 bands from Beginning Middle School to Advanced High School. Mr. Keicher noted, “These students have achieved great success with music and CMS, CHS, their Parents, and I could not be more proud of them!”
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CHS Teaches Interviewing Skills
Part of the mission of Cumberland High School (CHS) is to prepare students to enter the workforce. Therefore, teachers and administrators have planned programs throughout the year that will help students transition into the job market. In January, Marvin St. Macary of Miller-Motte Technical College conducted an informational session for CHS seniors about the importance of possessing good interviewing skills. According to Principal Jeffrey Dingeldein, “The program presented techniques that students could use in order for them to effectively sell themselves to a prospective employer throughout the interviewing process.”
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CUCPS Joins with Cub Scouts to Fight Hunger
A school-wide effort by the students and staff of Cumberland County Public Schools to collect food for the hungry resulted in the accumulation of approximately 3000 food items. All student organizations, classes, and groups were asked to participate in the program. Bags and boxes were placed in all areas around school to collect the food items, which were then donated to FACES (Farmville Area Community Emergency Services).
Mrs. Judith Chambliss, the CMS science teacher who coordinated the joint effort between CUCPS and the scouts, said, “This year’s Cumberland County Public Schools and Cub Scout food drive was an unqualified success! Despite difficult economic times, we were able to top last year’s count by 16%.”
Mrs. Chambliss noted that many people worked to make the initiative a success. She thanked the principals and administrators, Mrs. Margaret Korrow (CHS science teacher and director of the Cumberland branch of FACES), Major Peter Amico and the 7th period JROTC cadets, students (especially the CMS 8th graders and the 7th grade TAG students), parents, and Cub Scout Pack 6560. Special recognition was given to Ms. Anna Wieder’s 6th grade class, which collected 268 items, and Mrs. Stephanie Hammond’s 2nd grade class, which collected 248 items. Also receiving special recognition were those Cub Scout parents who helped pick up and deliver the bags of food to the food bank. Mrs. Chambliss said, “It is a huge undertaking and would not happen without all of us working together. What we accomplish with this food drive has an enormous impact on our community and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping to make it a success.”
Students in Ms. Wieder’s 6th grade class pose with the food that they collected.
Cumberland Middle School students Elizabeth Baker and Tyler Marks help collect the bags of non-perishable foods for the Food Pantry.
Tyler Marks and A. J. Wingo put food bags in the truck as Da’Monta Harris and Meghan Dunivan bring the bags to the vehicle.
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School Board Recognitions |
Students of the Month: Wyatt Long, CMS 7th grader; Samara Long, CES 1st grader; and Kayla Lawson, CHS 9th grader
Meet the Staff: Mrs. Linda Lineweaver, CMS Guidance Counselor; Mrs. Gail Owens, CHS Custodian; Mrs. Megan Meinhard, CES Bookkeeper.
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Meet the Community
Hugh French, Sr.
The Cumberland School Board is proud to recognize Hugh Augustus French, Sr., for the month of January. He is the owner/operator of Sunnyside Farms, located in Cumberland County. Remarkably, Sunnyside Farms has been in business for over 150 years. Mr. French is the fourth generation of his family to manage the business.
Mr. French has been married for 45 years to Anita French, and they have four sons. Two of his sons, H.A. and Rob, work in the business with their father. His son, Jason, is a therapist in Farmville, and his youngest son, Neal, is a contractor in the area.
In his spare time, Mr. French enjoys hunting and fishing. He loves selling fresh produce and interacting with the citizens of Cumberland County. |
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| Reconfiguration of Grade Levels at CCES and CMS Proposal |
During the December 12, 2011 School Board Meeting, the School Board approved the relocation of 5th grade from the elementary school to the middle school effective August 2012.
Parent Letter
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Parent/Community Survey |
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Draft Calendar 2012-2013 for community input.
School Year Calendar - Draft- Monthly
School Year Calendar _ Draft - Overview
Address all comments to:
Elizabeth Jamerson
Director of Human Resources
PO Box 170
Cumberland, VA 23040
ejamerson@cucps.k12.va.us
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Bullying Hot Line............... 492-9899 |
Cumberland County Public Schools will not tolerate bullying behaviors. If you are being bullied or know someone who is being bullied and are afraid to come forward, use our Bullying Hot Line to provide information on bullying while remaining anonymous.
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Students and Staff Making News |
QuickStart Tennis |
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Alumni of the Month |
Dr. Curtis Gilliam
Dr. Curtis Gilliam is a 1977 graduate of Cumberland High School in Cumberland County, Virginia. His father and mother are lifelong residents putting three children through the school system. The family resides on the Farmville end of the county, where he spent his pre-school, grade school and high school years.
Since then he has lived and worked overseas, in Japan, Europe, and Asia, as well as stateside in San Diego, South Jersey, Washington, Dc, Orlando, San Francisco, and Chicago—with a few small towns tucked in for good measure.
Throughout his life he has been continually confident in himself despite what he described as “a slow start during grade and high school.” He captained and lettered in several sports and set several long standing records in track and field. He was the president of Future Farmers of America (FFA), a first chair saxophone player in the high school band, and was involved in many other activities and clubs.
A combination of education from Virginia State University and the University Systems of Maryland resulted in studies in multiple disciplines from Biochemistry, Management Studies, MBA, Biotechnology, Public Health, Pharmacology and Theology, with several certifications to include GMP, GOP, BOC, ALAS, and CAP.
Born September of 1959 in Farmville, Virginia, he is the son of Stepney and Constance Gilliam. Dr. Gilliam is the middle of three siblings, having a younger sister Adrienne and an older brother Stepney Jr. He noted that all three were nurtured and groomed in a very humble and Christian household where they learned the value of hard work. Dr. Gilliam is married and has two children.
Although focused on scientific investigation, academic studies, and research, Dr. Gilliam—with over 30 years of professional experience—has written and produced in the areas of academia, pharmacological science, and industry. He has developed technical education programs, consulted with national political parties regarding public health, worked in sales and marketing, and spoken professionally on a variety of technology topics. He has an additional broad range of work experience from collegiate academia, toxicology, pharmacology (new drug development), and political affiliation in public health. His employment history is impressive, having worked for the National Institute of Health, Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland College Park, several Fortune 500 pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and serving as a Congressional Advisor Counsel (liaison in public health), just to name a few.
“Through the power of education and the belief in oneself: standing on the premise of spiritual principles and the combination of heartbreak and disappointments used as motivation, you find yourself going places you never thought you would go and meeting people you would never imagined you would meet and most of all doing things you never in your wildest dreams thought you would be doing.”—Dr. Curtis Gilliam
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Our Vision |
The Cumberland County School System will be a model school system that serves as the educational and resource center for the community. |
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Our mission is to inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. |
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Technology Classes Available
Attached is a list of technology classes made possible through the 21st Century Grant. All classes are available to family members of Cumberland students, school employees, and to school volunteers.
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Recycling Initiative
Cumberland County Public Schools has partnered with Cumberland County to start a recycling initiative. Each school (elementary, middle, high) recycles aluminum, metal, plastic, and paper on a weekly basis.
Recycled during December:
Aluminum: 16 lbs.
Plastic: 45 lbs.
Paper: 271 lbs.
Newspaper: 56 lbs.
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Weight Room, Aerobic Room and
Parent Resource Center
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Attention Cumberland County Residents:
Beginning November 1, 2011 there will not be a fee to use the Aerobics/Weight Room at Cumberland High School.
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Hours of operation:
Mornings:
Monday-Friday - 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Evenings:
Tuesday & Thursday - 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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