Lansing School District
Student Handbook
Cumberland Rack Card
Contact
2801 Cumberland Road
Lansing, MI 48906
Phone: 517-755-1280
Fax: 517-755-1289
Martha Rusesky, Principal
martha.rusesky
@lansingschools.net
Teresa English, Secretary
teresa.english
@lansingschools.net
Bell Times
2020-21 School Year
8:35 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Half day 8:35 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
Useful Links & Documents
Links
Let's Talk
Holiday Program Photos
Channel 21 Holiday Program
Documents
Parent Survey
Parent and Family Engagement Plan
School Parent Compact
MDE
Cumberland Walk Boundary
Annual Education Report Cover Letter
2020-21 Cumberland AERCL
2019-20 Cumberland AERCL
2018-19 Cumberland AERCL
2017-18 Cumberland AERCL
2016-17 Cumberland AERCL
2015-16 Cumberland AERCL

Welcome to
Cumberland Elementary
PreK-3 Home of the Cougars
Documents to Review
Please complete a questionnaire for each child.
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If you have a broken device (not password related, but an actual device that is not working), you will need to complete the Student Device Problem Report. You will then be contacted with an appointment location and time.
At Cumberland Elementary School the staff, parents, and community will provide an environment in which our students will learn social and academic skills. We acknowledge the holistic nature of the individual child and will provide the assistance to help overcome conditions which may impede the child's progress.
John Dewey, an early leader in educational reform, often expressed that what the best and wisest parents want for their own child, the community must want for all its children.
What do you want for YOUR child?
At Lansing’s Cumberland Elementary School we ask ourselves that question every day. It has guided us in creating a school that reflects the hopes that all parents have for their children.
- Cumberland ENGAGES the youngest student. Cumberland is not only a K-3 building, but offers the award-winning Great Start Readiness Program - a free, full day preschool program for 4-year-olds.
- Cumberland EXCELS in instruction. We collaborate on best practices, utilize assistive technologies, and commit to professional development that broadens our teaching skills.
- Cumberland EMBRACES diversity. We teach consideration and show our children how to be more accepting of one another as they grow to be neighbors in a multi-cultural society.
- Cumberland ENCOURAGES the potential in each child. We show our students how to realize their possibilities. We coach for character and require every student to be safe, respectful, and responsible.
- Cumberland EXPECTS students to succeed. Children live up to what we believe them capable of doing and there are few schools which have solicited as many community partnerships to support our kids.
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10 Mar
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Virtual Kindergarten Registration 1:00 PM to 7:00 PMVirtual Kindergarten RegistrationDate: Mar 10Time: 1:00 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: Cumberland School Calendar
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13 Mar
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7th Annual Reach Out to Youth 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM7th Annual Reach Out to YouthDate: Mar 13Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMCalendar: Cumberland School Calendar
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and the Urban League of West Michigan are proud to collaborate as hosts of the 7th Annual Reach Out to Youth event on Saturday, March 13, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon.
The registration form can be found at the link below or from your student’s local school. Registration forms are due by Monday, February 15, 2021. This is for students 7-11 years old.
Please visit the MSU website for the 2021 Program registration form.
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MSU Virtual Culture Experience 1:00 PM to 4:30 PMMSU Virtual Culture ExperienceDate: Mar 13Time: 1:00 PM to 4:30 PMCalendar: Cumberland School Calendar
The MSU Community Language School is partnering with MSU Extension to host the Virtual Culture Experience!
The event will be held Saturday, March 13th from 1-4:30pm. The Virtual Culture Experience is geared for kids ages 8-19 years old and free!
The cultural experience will showcase language and culture sessions in two languages: Swahili & German. Each 90-minute session will have three 30-minute interactive activities: cooking, craft, and movement!
Zoom links and a list of ingredients and materials for cooking and craft activities will be sent out to registered participants closer to the event.
Questions? Email cls@celta.msu.edu. Register at: https://celta.msu.edu/children-and-youth/culture-events/
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23 Mar
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PCAC Meeting (Parent Community Advisory Council) 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMPCAC Meeting (Parent Community Advisory Council)Date: Mar 23Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMLocation: Online via ZoomCost: FreeCalendar: Cumberland School Calendar
Student perspectives from Junior Board and others
Check back for the Zoom link!
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24 Mar
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No School - PD DayDate: Mar 24Calendar: Cumberland School Calendar
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2 Apr
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No School - Spring BreakDate: Apr 2Calendar: Cumberland School Calendar
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Cumberland News
Title IX - Sex Discrimination/Gender Equity/Sexual Harassment
What is Title IX?
Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any District program, service or activity including, but not limited to: educational programs or activities, e.g., extracurricular activities, student services, academic counseling, discipline, classroom assignment, grading, athletics, transportation, etc.
Unlawful Discriminatory Practices Under Title IX
Sexual Harassment (unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature)
Sexual Misconduct/Violence (rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, sexual exploitation and other forms of non-consensual sexual activity)
Stalking (repeatedly following, harassing, threatening or intimidating including by telephone, mail, electronic communication or social media)
Retaliation (adverse academic or other actions against anyone reporting or participating in an investigation of Title IX allegations)
Sexual Misconduct Policy
September 30, 2020 - Clark Hill Power Point Presentation
Title IX Grievance Procedures
Investigation Procedures A to Z - November 2, 2020
Reporting Prohibited Behavior
Members of the school district community who believe that a Title IX violation may have occurred, should discuss their concerns and/or file a complaint with the District’s Title IX coordinator:
- If you are a district employee and would like to report prohibited behavior, please fill out the form on the Lansing School District Prohibited Behavior Internal Reporting Portal. (You must be logged into your Office 365 account.)
Michael E. Jones
Title IX Coordinator
titleix@lansingschools.net
(517)755-2832
You may also report any form of sexual misconduct to:
Dr. Camela Diaz
Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
titleix@lansingschools.net
(517) 755-2020
Mr. Bruce Lankheet
Department of Public Safety Coordinator
bruce.lankheet@lansingschools.net
(517) 755-2030