1.20.23

Dates To Remember

January

Mon, 23 - NO SCHOOL


February

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

Fri, 3 - FIELD TRIP: 5th Grade - Waukesha Historical Museum, 9-12:15

Fri, 3 - Cushing Family Movie Night

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 - FIELD TRIP: 1st Grade - Retzer, 8:45-11:15

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

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

Mon, 20 - NO SCHOOL

Message from Mrs. Rach

One of our school goals is to increase staff confidence in the area of project based learning. Throughout the year, our teachers have been working to plan and implement more integrated project based learning experiences for our students. Elements of these experiences include: identifying a challenging problem or question, sustained inquiry, authenticity, student voice and choice, reflection, critique and revision as well as a public product.  Below are just a few examples of projects we’ve already completed this year!

We have many other project based learning experiences planned throughout the year in each grade level and are excited to share updates around those experiences!

Cushing News & Announcements

Mrs. Rach’s Maternity Leave

Mrs. Rach’s last day at Cushing will be next Thursday, January 26th and she will be on leave for the duration of this school year.  While she will be checking email intermittently, Ms. Natasha Hanson will be serving as the interim principal.  As previously mentioned, Ms. Hanson is a certified administrator who currently holds leadership roles in the district as the Summer School Principal and K-12 Director of Learning for Art; for those families with older children, you might also remember Ms. Hanson as a former Cushing art teacher.  You can reach her at extension 1001 here at Cushing or via email at: [email protected].


Middle School Open House: February 2 OR February 6, 5:30-7:00

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.


Star Slip Winners!

Faces of Cushing

Meet Mrs. Perri, our Library Media Specialist Para!

Parent’s Night Out - February 10th, 5:30-8:00


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

Cushing PTO

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


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

Join us for a Glow Dance, Games, Give-aways, delicious food from local vendors, and the always popular classroom basket raffle. 



Each Classroom has chosen a theme for the Basket Raffle. Check out the list and consider donating an item to fill your classroom basket. Baskets will be raffled at the carnival. Click here to view the basket themes. Items will be collected in the classroom; all items must be brought to school by Friday February 3rd!


All students will receive 5 raffle tickets for the Classroom Basket Raffle, given out the week of February 6th. Additional tickets can be purchased in advance or the night of the event. Your learner will be bringing home a flier with information on advanced Basket Raffle sales. Please tear off the bottom of the flier with order and payment, send back to school by Friday February 3rd. Advanced tickets will be distributed on Monday February 6th. All proceeds from the Basket Raffle go to supporting our learners and teachers!



This event isn't successful without the support of our amazing Cushing families.  Please click on the link to our SignUp Genius and volunteer your time, it's a great way to meet other families and students!


Stock The Staff Lounge!

The Cushing Staff Appreciation Committee needs help stocking the Cushing Staff’s Lounge! If you would like to show our staff how much you appreciate them, please click here!  

 

Cushing Family Movie Night - Friday, February 3

January PTO Meeting Summary

*Winter Carnival is now the Glow Dance!  Date 2/10/2023. There will be a DJ, activities in the activity center, classroom baskets and food in the cafeteria. The dance is NOT a drop off event. Come have fun, dance and connect with Cushing families.  

 

*Cushing movie dates: 2/3 & 5/4 - Bring the family, blankets and/or chairs for a movie in the Cushing gym.  

 

*Want to be a bigger part of the Cushing community? Join a committee and help plan a fun event for Cushing. Areas we need help include:

 

  • Movie Night
  • Winter dance/carnival 
  • Catahoula coffee sales
  • Back to school bash and last bash (fall and spring)
  • Holiday gift fair
  • Variety show - shadow this year and take over spring 2024

 

Interested? Want to help lead a committee with a friend? Reach out by email: [email protected] or [email protected]


Upcoming PTO Meeting Dates

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

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.

Community Education

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.


KM Wrestling Club

Wrestling club will meet on Mondays/Wednesdays from 5:15-6pm for students in grades K-3 at the KM High School Wrestling Room. Students in grades 4-8 will meet from 6-8pm. It’s not too late, sign up today for this great winter sport! Work with high school coaches and players. Register online at www.kettlemorainewrestlingclub.com

 

Weight Training

Weight training for grades 5-8 will take place M,T,W 4-5:15 at the high school weight room with high school coaching staff members. The session will run 1/3/23-5/17/23 on school days. Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

 

Fastpitch Softball

Interested in Fastpitch Softball? Did your daughter play T-Ball and is looking for more? Kettle Moraine Laser Fastpitch club is looking for additional players to complete their U8 team (born after December 31st 2013). If interested, please contact the community Education Office at 262-968-6273 x4641 for more information. Winter/indoor practices just started and the season runs April-August. 

 

Dance Team Clinic

Meet and mingle with the dance team! Experience what it’s like to attend a practice, work on a routine and perform for a Varsity Basketball game! This year boys and girls are welcome - we’ll be teaching you a hip hop routine!

 

Open to grades K5-8th grade. The older your grade, the harder your routine - come ready to be challenged! Please meet at Wales Elementary Gym for Clinic dates, February 7th and 9th. 

 

The Performance will be at the High School gym on February 10th. 

 

Clinic dates:

February 7th: 3rd-8th grade 4-5:30p

February 9th: K5-2nd grade and 3rd-8th grade 4-5:30p

(Older students have 2 clinic dates to attend)

Performance on February 10th

 

Game starts at 7p but please arrive at 6:45p! We’ll have bleachers for you to sit on to watch the first half of the game.

 

Cost: $35

Register online at https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/

 

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/

 

Live Virtual Spanish Classes offered for Youth and Adults

There are many opportunities for youth and adults 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.

 

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/

Community Events and Flyers
Events/opportunities listed on our Community Flyers page are not endorsed by the Kettle Moraine School District. They have been approved for electronic sharing. Visit www.kmsd.edu/communityflyers to see the full list of current flyers.

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