12.9.22

December

Fri, 9 - Last Day to Participate in the Staff Holiday Gift Program

Fri, 9 - Last Day for Holiday Gift Shop

Fri, 9 - Cushing Family Movie Night, 5-7

Mon, 12 - Holiday Spirit Day: Holiday Hair, Don’t Care

Tues, 13 - Holiday Spirit Day: Feelin’ Frosty

Tues, 13 - Dine for Cushing - MOD Pizza

Wed, 14 - Holiday Spirit Day: Rudolph Red

Thurs, 15 - Holiday Spirit Day: 100% THAT Grinch

Fri, 16 - Holiday Spirit Day: Festive is Always in Style

Mon, 19 - Holiday Spirit Day: Sweater Weather & Festive Socks

Tues, 20 - Holiday Spirit Day: Long Winter Naps

Wed, 21 - Holiday Spirit Day: Jingle All the Way to Winter Break

Thurs, 22 - Winter Break Begins

January

Tues, 3 - Classes Resume

Mon, 16 - NO SCHOOL

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

Mon, 23 - NO SCHOOL

One of our collective school goals is to improve feedback and communication with families about how students are progressing throughout the year.  Cushing’s communication and community relations goal for the 22-23 school year is: 

By the end of the 2022-2023, we will see an increase in positive parent responses around feedback and communication as measured by the responses to the following statements on the KMSD Parent/Guardian Survey:

• Q 15: My child is recognized for good work and behavior at this school
• Q 14: I regularly receive feedback from staff on how well my child is doing

One of the action steps we are taking towards this goal is to provide parents with a mid-semester progress update, similar to a progress report.  As we head into winter break, teachers will be sharing these updates with families and they will provide a snapshot of your learner’s reading, writing, math, and citizenship progress since conferences in early November. Please take some time to review this update on your child’s progress when you receive it.

On another note, one of our Star Council subcommittees is concluding their drive for the Christmas Clearing Council.  I wanted to thank all of our families who participated by donating items off a wish list to help make this time of year brighter for others.  Additionally, thank you to the parent volunteers who have spent time these past few weeks volunteering at the Holiday Gift Shop, in our Design Lab, in classrooms and in so many other capacities.  During this busy season, we appreciate your willingness to give back and spend time helping our Cushing Stars and staff. 

Music Update

We wanted to share with you that Mrs. Johnson has accepted a position outside of education and will be leaving Cushing.  Please know that we have a plan for substitute coverage in the short term and will be bringing on a long-term substitute at the start of the 2023 school year.

Laser Locker

The Laser Locker is open and fully stocked for holiday gift giving or gearing up for events. Hours are posted on the KM website under Family Resources.

Lost & Found

We have a lot of Lost items waiting to be Found. If your student is missing something, there’s a real good chance it’s in our Lost & Found. The next time you’re at Cushing, swing by to see if anything belongs to your family. Parents seem to have the magic touch with finding lost items.

**Anything left by the time we head out for Winter Break will be donated.**

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

**LAST DAY** to Participate in the Staff Holiday Gift Giving Program

The PTO is offering a Holiday Gift Card Program to say "Thank you for a great start to the school year and we wish you a Happy Holidays!” To all Cushing teachers, staff and bus drivers. Participation is optional.

Here’s how the program works:

You make a monetary contribution to the teacher/staff members and bus driver of your choice. Your child’s gift is then combined with all other contributions for that particular staff member and the staff member will be presented with one BIG gift card to the stores of their choosing. The gift cards will be presented in a Thank You card that contains the names (NOT the amounts!) of all the families who contributed to the gift.

THIS IS A 2 STEP PROCESS:

STEP 1: Please make sure to enter your family name (EXAMPLE: SMITH FAMILY) in this Google Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsx5gMSY8P8bAtzypzN34IVjVzIFWQQ67iG0th__dCVGCk1A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Then select the teachers you'd like to give to and list the dollar amount (MUST be WHOLE dollar increments - no change please, $1, $3, $5, $10, $20, etc.).

Then total up your order.

STEP 2: Copy this CLASSMUNITY LINK to pay your total with a debit/credit card. These orders will be compiled and gift cards will be distributed to each individual. www.kmsd.edu/staffgivingprogramholidayseason2022

Any amount is appreciated!

*Program runs until Friday, December 9th.



Sentry Receipt Contest

Cushing Family Movie Night - TONIGHT!

Dine for Cushing: MOD Pizza - Tuesday, December 13

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.

December PTO Meeting Summary

• Holiday Gift shop is open all week and Friday Night prior to Movie Night - Come Shop!
• Cushing Family Movie Night 12/9-Popcorn, pizza for sale during the event. Bring blankets and chairs to the event - Remember this is NOT a drop-off event! 
• Winter Carnival Save the Date 2/10/2023. The event will look a little different this February but is sure to be super fun.
• We need parents to help run all the fun events we offer at Cushing.  Interested? Want to help lead a committee with a friend? Reach out by email: [email protected] or [email protected] if you are interested or want more information.

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.

Kettle Moraine Wrestling Club Fundraiser

Support the Kettle Moraine Wrestling club by dining out at Panera on Tuesday, December 13 from 4-8pm where 20% of sales will be donated back to our club.  Be sure to bring a copy or digital download of the flier, which can be found on our website: www.kettlemorainewrestlingclub.com