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Fall Book Fair: November 1-4
The spring book fair was a huge success and we look forward to another fun-filled week for the kids with the fall fair. Students will be able to visit and purchase books at the fair at a scheduled time with their classroom, as well as other times throughout the week.
The book fair is a fun event to VOLUNTEER at and we could use your help. Sign up today!
The Book Fair is open for parents and students as follows:
Tuesday, Nov. 1 9:00-4:00
Wednesday, Nov. 2 9:00-4:00
Thursday, Nov. 3* 1:00-7:00 *Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, Nov. 4* 8:00-noon *Parent/Teacher Conferences
The preferred method of payment at the book fair is eWallet. eWallet is a digital payment option that gives students a secure, cash-free way to shop the book fair. Parents can create an eWallet account online which can be looked up for payment at the fair, eliminating the need to send money to school with your child. Each of your children will need to have an eWallet account as accounts cannot be shared or transferred. To set up your child’s eWallet account, go to Scholastic.com/fair and search for Cushing. Create/update your account and add the funds. eWallet funds will never expire and can be spent at the Scholastic store online after the fair ends, or donated to the PTO to purchase more books for Cushing’s classroom libraries.
You will also have an opportunity to help build your child’s resources as teachers will create wish lists of books that they would like to add to their classroom library, along with their recommendations of “just right” books for your child(ren). These lists will be available for viewing at the Fair.
The Book Fair is extremely important to our school. Over the last few years, we have raised thousands of dollars that has allowed us to update and expand the school and classroom libraries and put books into every student’s hands. If you have any questions concerning the eWallet or the classroom wish list program, please reach out to the book fair committee. Thank you in advance for your support.
CityTins® PTO Fundraiser
The CityTins® fundraiser is back, just in time for the holidays! CityTins® are great gifts for family, friends, employees - and don't forget one for you too! Each Tin has coaster coupons for $10 off dine-in/ $5 off carry-out (a minimum $25 purchase) to 25 restaurants. Lake Country, Milwaukee, and Madison Tins are available for $30 each. Cushing PTO will receive $10 per Tin sold - so you are supporting your local restaurants and your school all at once! If you would like to order Tins for yourself or as gifts, please fill out this form, include your payment, and return to Cushing by November 14. CityTins® will be delivered by November 21. Flyers will also be coming home with your child soon. Contact Sherrie Flemming at [email protected] with any questions.
Cushing Family Directory
The PTO Family Directory is now available to Cushing families. When you log into your Parent Portal, you will find the link to access the directory under the Announcements tab. NEW THIS YEAR…a password is required to open the Directory. Password: cushing2223
Please note, the Family Directory is only available on the desktop version of the Parent Portal. It is not available through the app.
Milwaukee Pretzel Sale - Orders Due Today!
It’s that time of the year! Milwaukee Pretzel time!!! Football season and the holidays are the perfect time for fresh baked pretzels. Your child should have received an order form this week. Please return your order form along with payment by October 21. Pretzels will be delivered to Cushing on November 18. Smaller orders will be sent home with students that day. Larger orders can be picked up at Cushing.
All pretzels are baked fresh the day of delivery. Would you like to order pretzels for out of town family or friends? Milwaukee Pretzel can ship!! There is an additional $10 fee.
50% of proceeds go to the PTO!
Sentry Receipts & Box Top - New Digital Option!
That's right — now you can submit your digital receipts right in the Box Tops app! Simply tap "Scan" on the home screen and choose the digital receipt option to earn for your school. Make sure you're using either iOS14+ on iPhone or Android 7+ before you scan.
How do I earn Box Tops with my digital receipt?
Great news! If you shop for groceries online or have a digital version of a receipt, you can submit them to earn Box Tops for your school. Here’s how:
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Make sure you’re on a compatible OS and you have the latest version of the Box Tops app downloaded to your device.
- Open the Box Tops app.
- Tap the + button labeled ‘Scan’ at the bottom of the home screen and select ‘Digital Receipt’ from the list when prompted.
- Choose the retailer you recently purchased from and follow the directions provided. Each retailer is unique, so please be sure to read the directions carefully in order to receive eligible earnings for your school in a timely manner.
- That’s it! You will receive a confirmation email following your digital receipt submission. If you were directed to take screenshots of your purchase,
- please note that it may take up to 5 business days for your digital receipt to be processed.
To get the App click on The App Store or Google Play
Upcoming PTO Meeting Dates
If you would like to join a meeting please email [email protected]
November 11, 2022
December 2, 2022
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.
October PTO Meeting Summary
Cushing Decathlon was a fun and successful event! Cushing was a bit short of the $18,000 goal, but more than $15,000 was raised. Donations are still being collected and final numbers are coming soon! Still wish to donate?
www.kmsd.edu/cushingdecathlon
Winter Carnival planning has begun. New ideas being discussed. A Co-Chair for the event is needed or someone who would like to take over as chair the following school year.
Lots of fun activities are coming up at Cushing with the need for parent volunteers to make the events a success. Look for sign-ups coming soon.
- October-Fall book fair
- November-Teacher appreciation meal donations
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December-Holiday gift shop
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