2.3.23

February

Fri, 3 -- Be Kind Day

Fri, 3 -- FIELD TRIP: 5th Grade - Waukesha Historical Museum

Fri, 3 -- Cushing Family Movie Night, 5-7

Mon, 6 -- Kids Heart Challenge Week Begins

Mon, 6 -- KM Middle School Open House, 5:30-7:00

Wed, 8 -- FIELD TRIP: 2nd Grade - The Domes

Fri, 10 -- Cushing Winter Dance: Let's Glow, Cushing Stars!, 5:30-8:00

Tues, 14 -- Valentine’s Day: Wear Red, Pink & White

Thurs, 16 -- FIELD TRIP: 1st Grade - Retzer

Thurs, 16 -- Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:30-7:00

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

Mon, 20 -- NO SCHOOL

March

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

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

Despite the frigid temperatures, it has been a warm and welcoming first week here at Cushing! This week kicked off our Habit of Mind focus for February. During the month of February, Cushing Stars will be working on Taking Responsible Risks. Here are some examples of what that could look like:

Today, students will be bringing home an envelope containing results from winter reading and math assessments. These assessments help us track academic growth over time, yet it is important to remember that these results are only a “snapshot in time” of your learner’s overall performance. Along with your child’s results, you will find a letter to help further explain the data you are receiving. Please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher or principal if you have any questions or concerns.

Be Kind Day - February 3rd

Cushing staff are big fans of Jordyn’s Summer Shirt Project. In honor of Jordyn’s birthday, we’re going to wear our “Be Kind” shirts on February 3rd. If you have some sort of a “Kind” shirt, wear it!

Kids Heart Challenge Adventure Has Begun!

This year, our families will soar to new heights with our Heart Hero Dragons! They will take our students on an AMAZING adventure around the globe to learn about heart and brain health, meet kids with special hearts, and raise funds for the health of all hearts. Our students will feel good by doing good, knowing they made a difference for kids just like them!

Join us and the KHC Heart Heroes by clicking on the link below:

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

Please refer to this ELECTRONIC ENVELOPE  to learn more about our heart heroes, how to register and Finn’s life-saving mission.  

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".  Click here to see our custom parent letter and thank you prizes (all kids received a hard copy of this file earlier in the week. 

We have some BONUS incentives for our students this year:

Register: Torch Wristband 

(When 75% of class registers = $25 Amazon Gift Card for Teacher)

Complete Finn’s Mission: Get Limited Edition Heart Hero “Finn” 

Raise $50: Mystery Gift. If the Mystery Gift is a Golden Egg = entry into a drawing to win a virtual Party with Finn!

Raise $150: Get Limited Edition Heart Hero “Frankie”

Top Student: Name on gym banner for entire year! “KHC Wall of Fame”

Thank you for being part of the Kids Heart Challenge, supporting our school and the

American Heart Association. Together, we are lighting the torch of hope and making a

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

Faces of Cushing

Meet Mrs. Post, one of our Special Education teachers!

Design Lab - Items Needed

Cushing Design Lab is in need of the following items:

• Packing peanuts 
• Toilet paper/ Paper towels tubes (free of paper)
• Small plastics (washed & dried) such as yogurt cups, plastic drink bottles, sandwich meat containers etc)
• Small boxes (Mac & Cheese boxes and smaller)
• Medium boxes (Granola Bar Boxes - Cereal Boxes)
• Paper Plates

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

Star Slip Winners!

Winter Reading Program at the Delafield Library

Middle School Open House: February 6

TONIGHT! Cushing Family Movie Night, 5-7

ONE WEEK until our Winter Dance - Let’s Glow Cushing Stars  

Friday, February 10th. 5:30 - 8:00pm.

Join us for a Glow Dance, Games, Give-aways, delicious food from local vendors, and the always popular classroom basket raffle.

Classroom Basket Donations due TODAY - Friday, February 3rd! All Classroom baskets will be raffled off the night of the carnival (you do not need to be present to win).

All students will receive 5 raffle tickets for the Classroom Basket Raffle, given out the week of February 6th.  Additional tickets can be purchased the night of the event. Advanced tickets will be distributed on Monday, February 6th.  

All proceeds from the Basket Raffle go to supporting our learners and teachers!

This event isn't successful without the support of our amazing Cushing families.  Please click on the link to our SignUp Genius and volunteer your time. It's a great way to meet other families and students!

Box Tops

Cushing and Box Top’s believe a child’s education is the foundation to reaching their fullest potential. The Box Tops app makes it easy to earn cash for the school of your choice, whether it’s your child’s school or a local school that could use a little help. Please start submitting your receipts today with one picture on the app after food shopping. If you need the app, please click below and download it today.

Google | APPLE Store

Upcoming PTO Meeting Dates

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

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.

After School Spanish at Cushing

Discover the Magic of SPANISH! 

In this eight-week adventure, ¡Vamos con la Música! (Let’s go with Music!), students learn music and school related vocabulary along with useful conversational Spanish taught using dynamic songs and games. The class will also delve into the fascinating culture of Argentina! Put on your thinking caps because each week will be packed full of useful SPANISH. Get a language head start – enroll today!   Class is held Thursdays after school beginning February 16.  Sign up online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

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 Feb. 17. Sign up online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Fall 2023 Select Volleyball Tryouts Coming

Tryouts in May, select season runs August-October with twice per week practices and league play on weekends. Grades 1-8

Informational Page: https://sites.google.com/kmsd.edu/girls-volleyball/by-grade/middle-school-information?authuser=0

Signup:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLjKl0Tz3NyqpyfpZuchBVHdZXpv5DHYkCWZ2MdhZKtTF5gw/viewform