11.4.22

November

Fri, 4 - NO SCHOOL, Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8:00-12:00

Fri, 4 - Book Fair Ends

Mon, 7 - NO SCHOOL

Thurs, 10 - Third Grade Veterans Day Concert, 9:00

Mon, 14 - City Tins Orders Due

Tues, 15 - Veterans Day Program at St. John’s, 1:00

Tues, 15 - Applications for Holiday Assistance Due

Wed, 23 - NO SCHOOL

Thurs, 24 - Happy Thanksgiving

Fri, 25 - NO SCHOOL

It’s hard to believe that it’s already November!  All October we’ve been working hard in lots of different ways.  Students have been learning new literacy and math skills and have even dug into science and social studies learning, too!  In Specials classes, some of our students have been getting ready for upcoming music concerts and creating art to match the concert’s theme; in PE, we just wrapped up the Haunted Gym which is always a favorite.  

We’ve also been focusing on managing our impulsivity; one of the ways that we’ve been practicing this school-wide is by acting with purpose.  At recess, each grade level has a basket of equipment they’re responsible for and each grade level has set goals around cleaning up their recess materials.  I am happy to share that each grade level has recently met their weekly goal and they celebrated with an extra recess!

Stars for Troops - Raising Funds for Shipping Costs

This past week, our Stars for Troops committee collected items to send to a Cushing family member and her fellow soldiers who are deployed in South Korea. We are taking donations to cover the cost of shipping the goods overseas. Any funds collected beyond what is needed for shipping will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Thank you!

Click HERE to donate or scan the QR Code below. Donations will be accepted through November 18th.

Student Intern Posts

Our fifth grade social media interns just learned how to take and organize photos as well as create captions for their social media posts; we hope to highlight at least one event a week.  Below are a few highlights from this week:

This is W5 class having so much fun in the book fair and finding some great books! All of Cushing fills with excitement when the Cushing students know the book fair is coming with lots of books to enjoy. #CEInternPost

Giving our troops a sweet treat for Halloween. We filled up two trash cans full of extra Halloween candy for deployed soldiers from students at Cushing! #CEInternPost

On Thursday, the fourth grader’s had a glow show for there concert this year, here are some photos that we took of the fourth graders #CEinternpost

Applications for Holiday Assistance - Due November 15

Applications for assistance through the Christmas Clearing Council will be taken until Tuesday, November 15th. The Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County is a community organization that promotes and coordinates assistance to families in need during the holiday season. The organization matches families in need with individuals, families, or organizations that are willing to help on a one-to-one basis. Click HERE to apply.

Questions? Please contact Sarah Wiseman, Cushing’s School Counselor: [email protected]

Veterans Day Program - Thursday, November 10 at 9:00

Cushing's Veterans Day Program will be held in the Cushing Gym on Thursday, November 10th at 9:00. If your family has a veteran you'd like included in our program slideshow, please submit your picture HERE. We would love to honor current and past service members. Photos can be of any Veteran, no matter if they are attending or not. 

Third Grade parents and Veterans (of any Cushing student) are invited to this program. Veterans who are attending are encouraged to fill out THIS FORM so we can recognize you.  

**Veterans can sit with their Cushing student (any grade level) during the event.

Veterans Day Concert at St. John’s - Tuesday, November 15

On Tuesday, November 15th, Cushing 3rd graders will be singing at the annual Veterans Day program at St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy at 1pm; 4th and 5th grade students will be attending the program. Cushing parents interested in attending can meet at Cushing to walk up with the students and staff; we will depart from Cushing at 12:45. All community members are welcome to drive directly at SJNMA and attend the program as well. If there are poor weather conditions (rain, strong winds, etc.) Cushing students will not be participating in the program.

Conferences - SignUp Genius Links

Click on the teacher's name for their SignUp Genius link for Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, November 3 (3:30-7:00) and Friday, November 4 (8:00-12:00).

Faces of Cushing

Meet our Gym Teacher...Mr. Cuda!

Cub Scout Pack 20 - Culver’s Night, November 8

Cushing Cub Scouts are having a Culver's Fundraiser Tuesday, Nov 8th 4:00-7:00pm at the Wales location. You don’t need to be a Scout to help support fellow cushing students raise money for their non-profit organization, so come along for an after school custard treat or take break from cooking dinner, just show THIS FLYER when you place your order. A huge thank you to anyone who can help support.

A Message from Our School Counselor, Ms. Wiseman:

Dear Families,

As you know, our school counselor and classroom teachers are teaching children important skills for getting along with others and doing well in school during classroom graduate profile lessons. This helps our campus be a safe, respectful place where everyone can learn.

To further help our campus be a safe and respectful place, we are going to use the Second Step Bullying Prevention Unit. In these lessons, your child will learn specific skills to help stop bullying. Students will learn how to:

• Recognize when bullying is happening (bullying is one-sided, on purpose, repeated, and hurtful)

• Report bullying to a caring adult

• Refuse to let bullying happen to themselves or others

• Be an upstander who stands up and is part of the solution to bullying. 

In addition, your child might bring home simple, fun activities called Home Links that will help you understand what your child is learning about at school. They also give your child another chance to practice skills for handling bullying.

For bullying prevention to work, we need your help, too! Get involved in making our school a safe and respectful place by letting us know if you hear about bullying at our school. Make sure your child knows to tell you or someone at school if he or she is being bullied. And give your child the clear message that it is never okay to bully others.

If you have any questions about the Bullying Prevention Unit or the Second Step program, please contact our school counselor, Sarah Wiseman.  Thank you for helping us make our campus a safe, respectful place where everyone can learn. 

Sincerely, 

Ms. Wiseman

CityTins® PTO Fundraiser - Due November 14

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. Contact Sherrie Flemming at [email protected] with any questions.

Dine for Cushing @ Noodles - November 9, 4-8pm

Cushing Staff Appreciation - November 18

Throughout the year we like to make sure our Cushing staff knows how much we appreciate them! Help us keep the staff room stocked with goodies!! We also like to treat the staff to special lunches. We’re able to do these things through a combination of PTO funds, as well as, Cushing family donations and involvement. Our next event is Friday, November 18th and we need your support!! If interested in learning more about what our needs are for this special event, along with other staff appreciation opportunities please send an email to [email protected]. 

Spirit Wear - Coming In Next Week

Due to backorders and shipping delays, spirit wear will be delivered next week! Thank you!

Sentry Receipt Update

Thank you parents for continuing to scan your receipts. So far this year Cushing has earned $59.30! Please continue to snap a picture of your receipts before you leave the store!



It’s never too late to earn for Cushing, 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.

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 Lacrosse Poinsettia Sale

Profits from this will benefit the entire club. Girls, Boys, Youth and High School programs.

Fundraising is essential to provide the best possible experience for these kids.

• All poinsettias are $20 each
• All poinsettias will come in a 6 ½ pot
• 5 varieties to choose from: Red, White, Pink Marble, Jingle Bell
• ORDER now until Friday 11/4/22
• PICK UP ORDERS on Tuesday 11/22/22 3:30pm – 7:30pm



Order online https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=1947