2.17.23

February

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

Mon, 20 -- NO SCHOOL

Tues, 28 -- Dine for Cushing: Five Guys, 4-8

March

Fri, 3 -- FIELD TRIP: 4th Grade - Camp Whitcomb

Thurs, 9 -- 1st & 2nd Grade Concert, 6:00

Tues, 21 -- FIELD TRIP: 3rd Grade - Retzer

Wed, 22 -- Camp Edwards Parent Meeting. More info to come.

Mon, 27 -- Spring Break Begins!

April

Mon, 3 -- Classes Resume

Fri, 7 -- NO SCHOOL

Mon, 10 -- NO SCHOOL

Thurs, 20 -- FIELD TRIP: 4th & 5th Grades, Camp Edwards

Fri, 21 -- FIELD TRIP: 4th & 5th Grades, Camp Edwards

Thurs, 27 -- FIELD TRIP: 1st Grade, First Stage

Fri, 28 -- FIELD TRIP: 2nd Grade, Retzer

Hello Cushing Families,

This week, we celebrated a few things here at school, including Chief Kehl’s retirement from the Delafield Police Department, as well as Valentine’s Day with celebrations of kindness and many learning opportunities centered around that theme. I would also like to thank everyone for your flexibility due to the snow day / closure this week, especially those who had to shift or reschedule conferences due to the inclement weather. Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy the snow!

Ms. Hanson

Valentine’s Day Math Activities in Mrs. Horman’s Kindergarten Class:

Chief Kehl’s Retirement

Delafield Police Department's Chief Kehl, is retiring at the end of February. As a regular member of the Cushing community, it was only proper for students and staff to give Chief Kehl a traditional Cushing send-off this past Monday during his last walk-through of the building. Students and staff lined the hallways, clapped and cheered, to celebrate Chief as he walked through the building one last time. Many students created signs with congratulatory messages on them. We wish Chief Kehl the best of luck in his retirement and future adventures!

Pay It Forward Day with Blue Collar Coffee - TODAY!

Cushing students decorated coffee sleeves for Blue Collar Coffee for Pay It Forward Day (February 17th).  If you need a little pick me up, stop by Blue Collar Coffee TODAY for a hot beverage and see the awesome Cushing designs for yourself!

Kids Heart Challenge - DEADLINE for donations is TODAY

Join us and the KHC Heart Heroes by clicking on the link below to raise money for the American Heart Association:

http://www2.heart.org/goto/CushingDelafield

DEADLINE for Donations is TODAY - Friday, February 17th.

Note: All fundraising at Cushing is OPTIONAL and that Cushing classes fundraise as a TEAM. When each level is achieved, all students in the class earn the "Thank you Prize."  

Questions?? Contact Mr. Cuda at [email protected].

Design Lab - Items Needed

Cushing Design Lab is in need of the following items:

• Small boxes (Mac & cheese or smaller)
• Medium Boxes (Cereal Box or smaller)
• Toilet Paper and Paper Towel tubes and (free of residual paper)
• White school glue refill or small bottles
• Masking Tape
• Paper Plates (plain, white, uncoated plates that work well for art projects)

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

Faces of Cushing

Meet Mrs. Schlueter, one of our 3rd Grade Teachers!

Star Slip Winners!

Dine For Cushing @ Five Guys - February 28th

We have a Dine for Cushing event coming up at Five Guys Feb 28th, 4pm - 8pm. In order to make sure that they have enough fresh food to prepare, Five Guys is requesting families RSVP for the event, if possible. Click here to rsvp and reserve your spot for a burger and fries!

That’s A Wrap Glow Dance

A huge THANK YOU to all the families that came to the PTO Glow Dance last Friday! Congrats again to all of the basket and teacher experience winners! We had a successful night with all funds raised being put towards the new playground coming in fall 2023!

Cushing Elementary Yearbook

Year books are now on sale!! You can order via this link. All orders are due by 4/1/23. Yearbooks will be handed out by the school in June. They are $10 each. 

Updated Cushing Staff “Mothers’ Room”

A group of passionate Cushing Moms have come together after a realization was made last winter about the state of our Staff "Mothers' Room". A Parent-lead proposal was made in May 2022 to the PTO for an update to the current space for the '22-'23 Budget. Due to the PTO’s large playground commitment, funds could not be allocated towards this project.

Therefore, this group of Cushing Moms are moving forward to make the update happen. Painting and organization is already underway, but we are in need of a few items to complete this space.

The MUST HAVE items are noted for ease HERE (ships directly to Cushing). If you would like to buy elsewhere or have at home just mark and drop off at Cushing. We are grateful for any and all contributions.

PLEASE HAVE ITEMS ORDERED BY FRIDAY, MARCH 3RD

Please email [email protected] (Megan Stevens) if you have any questions.

Image of current room below.

Help Wanted

We are always looking for helpers! Click HERE to see where help is needed. Contact [email protected], if you're interested in any position.

Upcoming PTO Meeting Dates

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

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.

Jr. Laser Football Fall 2023

Registration is now open for Jr. Laser Football for the fall season.  Anyone interested in playing flag football for grades K-4 and tackle football for grades 5-8 are encouraged to sign up.  Registration deadline is April 7.  Sign up online at www.kettlemorainelaserfootball.com

Upcoming Youth Volleyball Opportunities

Friday night recreational co-ed volleyball league registration is now open.  Join us March-May at the high school, grades 4-8 are invited.  Learn skills, play matches, and have fun working with high school players.  Registration deadline is TODAY.  Sign up online 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. 

KM Lax Blast 2023

Support boys and girls high school and youth lacrosse for our night out of dinner,music, raffles and silent auction.  Join us on Saturday, March 4 at WI Brewing Park, Home of the Lake Country Dockhounds. Tickets can be purchased online at www.kmlacrosse.com

SAVE THE DATE! 

Shoot for a Cure Basketball Fundraiser - Saturday, March 18, 10am-12pm

For the second year, the KM basketball team will host a skills and drills clinic for 3rd - 8th grade boys and girls. Led by KM Boys Varsity coaches Trevon Hughes and Brian Richert, this event will include fun games and drills for all-level players. 

This is a fundraiser to support Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), an organization devoted to funding critical research and support services to treat and cure blood cancers suffered by children and adults alike. The KM Varsity team is doing their part to support this cause — and all proceeds of this event will go directly to LLS via KM’s Student Visionaries of the Year team, Canceling Cancer. 

When: March 18, 10am-12pm    Where: KMHS West Gym

Sign up Here

Cost: $25 or whatever amount you wish to donate to Leukemia Lymphoma Society team Canceling Cancer