6.2.23

June

Thurs, 1 -- FIELD TRIP: 1st Grade, Delafield Library & Cushing Park

Sun, 4 -- Last Day to Order School Supply Packs

Mon, 5 -- FIELD TRIP: 2nd & 5th Grades, Wholly Cow

Tues, 6 -- Field Day - 1st & 2nd Grade

Tues, 6 -- FIELD TRIP: 4K AM, Wholly Cow

Tues, 6 -- FIELD TRIP: 4th Grade, Cushing Park Picnic

Tues, 6 -- FIELD TRIP: 4K PM, Wholly Cow

Wed, 7 -- FIELD TRIP: 5K, 1st, 3rd & 4th, Wholly Cow

Thurs, 8 -- Last Day for 4K Students

Thurs, 8 -- FIELD TRIP: 3rd Grade, Fish Hatchery

Fri, 9 -- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Half Day, 12:35 Dismissal

Fri, 9 -- Fifth Grade Farewell, 9:30

Dear Families,

It is hard to believe that next week is our last week of the school year! Despite only having a few days left in the school year, I took the opportunity to speak to students on announcements this week regarding stepping up our behaviors during our last few days of school. It has been noticeable that there has been an increase in lack of care for materials and equipment, leaving areas messy and not cleaning up, and not following adult directions. The end of the school year brings many special events, field trips, and changes in the daily routines and schedules. The notion of school ending and the unknown of the summer break schedule may also create some anxiety for your student, and oftentimes students need helpful reminders to stay on track with responsible behaviors. We ask that you help support the end of the school year by having a conversation with your student(s), reminding them to put their best foot forward during our last few days of school with the following tips: Remember to take care of the fun games and materials at school so that they last for everyone to use. Always clean up your messes and put things back where they belong. Your teachers work very hard to plan, teach and support you, so please help them out by following their directions. 

We also have a few staffing updates for the next school year that we are excited to announce! 

• Music - Emilie Post will be our music teacher next year. Mrs. Post has a comprehensive background in music education, specifically in the area of theater arts, an area in which she holds a Bachelor’s degree. In addition to her Bachelor’s degree in theater arts, she also holds a concentration in musical theater. 

• Special Education - We are excited to share that Mr. Michael Frans has joined our team at Cushing and the Kettle Moraine School District. With degrees in general and special education, as well as a minor in reading and writing, Mr. Frans brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his role. Having previously served as a special education teacher in the Elmbrook school district for four years, he is excited to be returning to the Kettle Moraine community. Prior to his time in Elmbrook, Mr. Frans worked as a paraeducator, student teacher, interventionist, Summer Academy teacher, and special education teacher in Kettle Moraine.



• Additional 1st Grade Section - We are excited to welcome Sue Ferch to our team next year. Sue comes from 12 years teaching 1st and 2nd grade learners at St. Marcus Lutheran School in Milwaukee. Sue holds degrees in both social welfare and justice as well as education with a minor in social studies.

We look forward to the new staff that will be joining us next year, and those who will be filling new roles. Wishing everyone a lovely weekend filled with great weather!

-Ms Hanson and the Cushing Staff

Medication in Health Room

If your learner has medication in our Health Room, please pick it up on the last day of school.

Summer Reading

Cushing wants to encourage your child to keep reading and learning all summer long!  Click HERE for resources to help.

Watch Our Variety Show!

School Supply Packs - Order by THIS SUNDAY: June 4th

Did you know you could order your student’s school supplies for next school year? Avoid the lists and shopping in August and place your order today.

www.EducationalProducts.com/ShopPacks

School ID: CUS001

Field Trip Fees

Please log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to check for any unpaid Field Trip and/or Chaperone Fees. Please make payment by the end of the school year. Thanks!

If you need financial assistance, please contact the principal. If you would like to financially assist another student with general field trip fees, you may donate using the optional fee ‘CE - Field Trip Financial Assist’ found in Infinite Campus.

**LAST CALL** Lost & Found

We have a lot of items in our Lost & Found. Remind your child(ren) to stop by and see if anything belongs to them. Parents are welcome to check it out, too. Anything left after the end of the school year will be donated.

Fifth Grade Farewell Information - Friday, June 9th @ 9:30

Fifth grade parents and families are welcome to attend our Fifth Grade Farewell Ceremony at 9:30 on Friday, June 9. Unfortunately, we do not have capacity for the younger Cushing student siblings. There is a school-wide "clap out" at 8:45 that the younger students will participate in to say goodbye to the fifth grade students. After the farewell ceremony, fifth grade students take pictures outdoors with their families, classmates and teachers and leave for the day. Cushing does ask that younger siblings stay until the end of the day, which is 12:35.

Design Lab

Thank you to all that have volunteered to help in Design Lab this year and to all that have donated supplies for Design Lab throughout the year. Without all your help, Design Lab would not exist, and it is something the children love to do.

For our final days we will continue to take:

• small boxes
• toilet paper and kitchen rolls

so we have some ready for next school year.

Star Slip Winners

Faces of Cushing

Meet Mrs. Maly!

Laser Locker is Your One-Stop Spirit Shop!

FINAL DAYS TO SHOP!

Monday, June 5: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Tuesday, June 6: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wednesday, June 7: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Thursday, June 8: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Shop now for:

Graduation gifts

Father’s Day gifts

4th of July patriotic gear

Summer sports fan gear

Great job at school gifts

Replace your worn out Laser gear

End of year gifts

Gift cards available

The Laser Locker will close on June 8th for the summer. We will reopen in August.

KMJL Baseball Golf Fundraiser - Saturday, August 5th

Mark your calendars for the 2023 Kettle Moraine Jr. Lasers Baseball Annual Golf Fundraising Event. Don't golf? No problem!!! There is a dinner-only option complete with a social hour, appetizers, a Saz's buffet dinner, a silent auction, raffle items, and live music to follow.

Western Lakes Golf Club | Saturday, August 5th

Registration - noon

Shotgun start - 1:30 pm

Dinner, silent auction - 6:30 pm

Join us, and bring your family and friends to this fun event! The more the merrier! This is our club’s major fundraiser.

GOLF | DINNER | SPONSORSHIP | DONATION SIGN UP 

Please reach out to Jaime Weinkauf, [email protected] with any questions, to make a donation, or to sponsor the event!

Box Tops

Thank you parents for downloading the app and submitting receipts!! Every receipt helps!! Recently the PTO received a check from Box Tops for $42. We thank you so much! Keep up the earning for Cushing throughout the summer!

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]

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.

Spanish Classes for Adults - Live Virtual

Two opportunities are offered this summer to learn basic conversation skills.  These courses are held in June,  and will help learn basic conversation skills for travel and another course for Spanish in the kitchen.  visit www.https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/ for further details.

KM Jr. Laser Dance Team - Fall of 2023

Are you interested in being part of the Jr. Laser Dance Team?  Registration is now open at www.https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

For students entering grades 6-8 in the fall.  Practices begin in July and run through the fall football season with performances on Saturday mornings.  Interested in trying it out? Join us for an open gym at the KM Middle School on 6/5/23 from 6-8pm.  Sign up at the same registration link.

Girls Basketball Summer Camp

Girls currently in grades 3-8 are invited to participate in basketball camp June 12-15. This camp will focus on offensive/defensive fundamentals with plenty of competitions. KM Varsity Coaching staff and Varsity players will instruct campers in station work and one-on-one instruction. Grade is based on the 2022-23 school year. Each player will receive a free Laser Way Basketball Camp t-shirt.  Campers should bring their own ball and a water bottle.  Register online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

KMGBC Summer Basketball Academy

 Academy sessions will allow all girls more time in the gym to improve their skills. Each day the girls will be challenged to improve their shooting, finishing, passing, ball handling, defense and overall basketball IQ through a series of drills and game situations with our top coaches.  Coaches will be grouping girls based on their skill level. This will allow girls from ranging skill levels to be challenged everyday in appropriate groups.   Bonus days in July!!!  Join us on Friday, July 21st and Friday, July 28th from 3-5PM.  These days are FREE for anyone that signs-up for at least one week of Academy in June. sign up at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Boys Basketball Summer Camp Opportunities

Laser Academy camp will be held for two weeks, June 19-22 and July 17-20. This is for students in grades 3-8.  Work with high school varsity coaches and players on skills, drills, and game situations.

Little Laser Academy for students in grades K-2 will be held July 17-20.  All grades are based on the 22-23 school year.  Register today at  https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Summer Volleyball Camps Offered

This summer there is a wide variety of volleyball camps being offered to students in grades K-8.  Work on skills, drills, position speciality camps and much more during the month of July.  For a complete listing, visit www.https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Youth Volleyball Mini League

Students in grades 1-4 during the fall of 2023 are encouraged to join us for a mini fall volleyball league.  Learn technique and game play with Girls Varsity Coaches and players.  League is held on Fridays at the high school beginning in September.  Register online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Spanish Summer Camp - Live Virtual

Students will blaze new trails “visiting” a zoo!  Each class students will explore new animals and habitats at the zoo all in Spanish!  Class will include interactive activities learning Spanish vocabulary.  For grades 1-5.  Join us for this one week in June.  Register online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

KM Boys Basketball Tryouts for 2023-2024 School Year - Save The Date!

Tryouts for the KM Boys Basketball Club for the 23-23 school year have been announced as follows:

Sunday 9/10

6th and 8th grade 9a-10:30a 

5th and 7th grade 12p-1:30p

Tuesday 9/12

4th grade 6:30p-8p

Thursday 9/14

3rd grade 6:30p-8p

Watch for more information and to register online at www.kmboysbasketball.com

KM Girls Basketball Club Announces Tryouts for the 23-24 Season.

More information and registration opportunity at www.KMGBC.com

SESSION 1

Sunday, August 27th at KMHS

• 3rd Grade 11:00-12:15 PM
• 4th Grade 12:30-1:45 PM
• 5th Grade 2:00-3:15 PM
• 6th Grade 3:45-5:00 PM
• 7th Grade 5:15-6:30 PM
• 8th Grade 6:45-8:00 PM

SESSION 2

Wednesday, August 30th at KMHS

• 3rd Grade 6:30-7:30 PM
• 4th Grade 7:30-8:30 PM
• 5th Grade 8:30-9:30 PM

Thursday, August 31 at KMHS

• 6th Grade 6:30-7:30 PM
• 7th Grade 7:30-8:30 PM
• 8th Grade 8:30-9:30 PM