1.13.23

January

Mon, 16 - NO SCHOOL

Wed, 18 - 4K Fair at Wales Elementary, 5:30-7:00

Mon, 23 - NO SCHOOL

February

Wed, 1 - FIELD TRIP: 4th Grade - MPM, 9:30-2:00

Mon, 6 - Kids Heart Challenge Week Begins

Wed, 8 - FIELD TRIP: 2nd Grade - The Domes, 8:45-12:15

Fri, 10 - Cushing Winter Event: Let's Glow, Cushing Stars!, 5:30-8:00.

Tues, 14 - Kindness Day

Thurs, 16 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:30-7:00

Fri, 17 - NO SCHOOL, Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8-12

Mon, 20 - NO SCHOOL

Cushing Family Advisory Council and Mission

We are excited to announce the formation of the Cushing Elementary School Family Advisory Council. The Family Advisory Council has met twice this year and will continue meeting quarterly to review school data, identify action steps, and work to implement those action steps. 

Our mission is to address relevant issues at Cushing Elementary School to foster a highly supportive, engaging, and inclusive school community for all students, families, and staff.



We believe that by collaborating with parents and families, we can make Cushing Elementary a truly exceptional place to learn and grow. 

Who are we?  

Emily Blau - 1st grade parent

Bethany Comingore - 2nd and 4th grade parent

Richard Deklotz - 5K and 3rd grade parent

Tammy Gibbons - 5K and 2nd grade parent

Alison Gorney - 1st and 4th grade parent

Natasha Hanson - Interim Principal

Kelly Jarvis - 3rd grade parent

Kristian Johns - 5K parent

Amy Mueller - 3rd grade parent

Leah Oates - Instructional Coach

Sharon Pretorius - 3rd grade parent

Susan Rach - Principal

Jason Stevens - 5K and KMHS parent

Jen Szerenyi - 2nd grade and 4th grade parent

Stephanie Yemm - 5K and 2nd grade parent

Zoe Zeman - 1st grade parent

We are grateful to these individuals for their willingness to serve and contribute to the improvement of our school community and towards our shared goal of creating a supportive and engaging school environment for all students, families, and staff. 

We will continue to share updates with our families as we meet throughout the school year and welcome input and feedback as we move forward.

Learner Progress Updates

Prior to the winter break, we had sent families hard copy updates on their child/ren’s progress as a learner. The intention behind these updates was to provide families with targeted feedback and insight around their learner’s development during the current school year.

In order to help us in our ongoing efforts to effectively share feedback with families using tools such as the learner progress updates, we kindly request that you take a moment to complete this brief survey.

Should you encounter any difficulties accessing the survey through the embedded link, please try accessing it directly via this alternate link: https://tinyurl.com/mshp6dtz.

For reference, you may view a sample learner progress update here.

We thank you in advance for your participation and valuable feedback.

Design Lab - Items Needed

Cushing Design Lab is in need of the following items:

• Toilet Paper Tubes (free of any toilet paper) and Paper Towel tubes.
• Small cardboard boxes (Mac & Cheese size or Smaller)
• Miscellaneous Red/Green craft items (sometimes Christmas craft supplies are on sale)
• Craft Pom-poms 
• Gold coins or similar gold craft items (to be used for leprechaun traps etc)

If anyone is able to donate supplies, it is always appreciated.

Winter Assessments

The Kettle Moraine School District is committed to continuous improvement and ensuring that the needs of all students are met. To achieve this, we conduct common, research-based screening assessments in math and reading using the Fastbridge tool at the beginning, middle, and end of each school year. The results of these assessments are used to guide teachers' instruction based on individual student needs and inform us of any specific areas where students may require additional support. By conducting screenings on a regular basis, teachers have multiple opportunities to adjust their instruction to meet the needs of their students.

Star Slip Winners!

Faces of Cushing

Meet Ms. Heinen, our long term substitute teacher in music!  Her first day will be January 23rd and is excited to work with students and staff through the duration of the school year!

4K Fair - January 18 at Wales Elementary, 5:30-7:00

Screenagers and Next Chapter Docuseries - Sign Up for Online Screening

Sign up for an ONLINE Screening of these two films

Open to parents of ALL Kettle Moraine students and any interested staff or community members. Stream one or both movies from your own home!

Stream movies anytime between February 6th - February 19th

Panel Discussion February 21st from 6:30-7:30 in KMHS auditorium.

Click here for more information

RSVP to this EventCombo and the movie links will be emailed

(Open to the first 300 families that sign up)

Screenagersmovie.com

Sponsored by the Kettle Moraine School District Student Services Team

Sentry Receipt Contest

Mark your Calendar the Cushing Winter Event - Let’s Glow, Cushing Stars!

Friday February 10th 5:30 - 8:00pm

Join us for a Glow Dance, Games in the Activity Center, Balloon Animals, Give-aways, delicious food from local vendors, and the always popular classroom basket raffle. More detailed information on Classroom Baskets was sent home with your learner this week!

All students will receive 5 free raffle tickets for the Classroom Basket, given out the week of February 6th.  Additional tickets can be purchased in advance or the night of the event.  More info coming home in a classroom flier!



Volunteer information will be shared in next week's eMessenger, we need your support to make this a great event!

Upcoming PTO Meeting Dates

If you would like to join a meeting please email [email protected]

January 13, 2023

February 3, 2023

March 3, 2023

April 14, 2023

May 12, 2023

June 2, 2023

Check out the PTO’s website. You can also find us on Facebook.

KM Community Education provides recreational and educational opportunities for families. Please be sure to visit the website often for updates and new programs. For program information and registration forms, visit www.kmsd.edu/communityed.

Girls Youth Lacrosse

Spring lacrosse for girls in grades 1-4 is looking for more players. Sign up today at https://www.kmlacrosse.com/register

Jump Rope Club

Learn to jump rope, skill challenges, team jump roping and at the conclusion of the course there will be a jump rope show for parents. Course will focus on fun, exercise and learning new challenges. Course is intended for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.  The jump rope show at the end will include a 1-3 min jump rope performance with a team to music.  The students will be working on this throughout the course. Enrollment is limited.

Class is held Tuesdays and Thursdays afterschool beginning January 31.  Register online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

After School Spanish at Cushing

Discover the Magic of SPANISH! 

In this eight-week adventure, ¡Vamos con la Música! (Let’s go with Music!), students learn music and school related vocabulary along with useful conversational Spanish taught using dynamic songs and games. The class will also delve into the fascinating culture of Argentina! Put on your thinking caps because each week will be packed full of useful SPANISH. Get a language head start – enroll today!   Class is held Thursdays after school beginning February 16.  Sign up online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Live Virtual Spanish Classes offered for youth and adults

There are many opportunities for youth and adult in virtual Spanish classes this winter session.  We encourage you to visit our website at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Youth classes are held on Wednesdays and will provide an opportunity to learn music and school related vocabulary along with useful conversational Spanish.  Our adult programs are held various days of the week at the beginner and intermediate level.

Adult Aerobics Class

New year, new you!  Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the KM Middle School for adult aerobics classes, all levels welcome.  Sign up at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/