2.24.23

February

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

March

Thurs, 2 -- Read Across America Day

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

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

Mon, 13 -- FIELD TRIP: 1st Grade - Retzer

Fri, 17 -- Preschool Screenings

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

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

Mon, 27 -- Spring Break Begins!

April

Sat, 1 -- Yearbook Orders Due

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

Mon, 24 -- Book Fair Starts

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

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

Dear Families,

As I sit back and think about my past month here at Cushing, I have been reflecting upon all of the observations I have made and new information that I have gathered. This has included classroom observations, student surveys, staff input, as well as the reviewing of student data to help support areas of need around our school. Based on this and conversations with both our School Leadership Team and our Student Services Team, we have decided that we will have a school-wide focus for the next two months on respect.  Today at our all-school assembly, the topic of respect was introduced as our next school-wide focus. In the next two months, students will see respect themes infused within their class guidance lessons, they will be engaging in the process of creating classroom respect agreements, and they will also be learning about respect through announcements and read-alouds. Look for more information to come in the upcoming weekly Cushing Chronicles related to this school-wide work, and how you can help encourage and reinforce this work at home!

-Ms. Hanson

Parenting in the Digital World

Preschool Screenings - Friday, March 17

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.

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!

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. 

Save The Date: Spring Book Fair - Week of April 24

More details to come!

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). Donations from home are encouraged for decor or you could buy elsewhere. It’s inspiration for what we need to fill the space. 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.

After School Wrestling

An After School  Wrestling Program for all Elementary Students (K-5) will be offered this spring. This will be an action packed, fun, and safe  introduction to the sport of wrestling. Students with all ability and experience levels are welcome. Registration is available online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

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

Girls Youth Lacrosse Tryout It Clinic

Girls in grades 1-4 interested in trying lacrosse are invited to a clinic on March 7 from 6:30-7:30 pm at Magee Elementary.  Contact Coach Heather Renno at [email protected] to register.

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

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. 

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. 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