9.9.22

September

Tues, 13 - Spirit Wear Orders Due

Fri, 23 - Bash on the Grass @ KMHS, 3:30-7:00

Tues, 27 - Open House, 4:30-6:00

Fri, 30 - NO SCHOOL

October

Tues, 4 - Cushing Decathlon at St. John’s

Wed, 5 - Cushing Decathlon - Rain Date

Tues, 11 - Picture Retakes, morning

Thurs, 27 - Book Fair Begins

Mon, 31 - Halloween Spirit Day

Picture Retake Day - Tuesday, October 11

If your learner did not have their picture taken during Great Start Conferences, or they need a re-do, picture retakes will be held in the morning on Tuesday, October 11.

Faces of Cushing

Meet Mrs. Matson, this week’s featured staff member!

Updating Infinite Campus

Please be sure that your contact information in Infinite Campus is up to date.  If your address is incorrect, please call Jenny Godin or Kristi Feucht at the District Office (262-968-6300) to update it.  If your child is assigned a bus route, this update may also impact their bus route plan.

Cushing Family Directory

Click HERE to fill in the contact information you’d like included in this year’s Cushing Family Directory.  Our Family Directory (put together by our PTO) is a great resource for families to help with play date planning, car pools, and party invitations.

Please enter your information for EACH student every year, as the Directory is sorted by grade level and information is not carried over from previous years.

FUN FACT: The sooner families submit their information, the sooner the directory will be available. :)

Volunteer Applications

All adults need to fill out a Volunteer Application every school year.  These applications are required to volunteer in the classrooms, chaperone field trips, join your learner for lunch, help with PTO-sponsored events, etc.  Paper forms are in the Front Office.  You can also find the form HERE.  Please return completed forms to Mrs. Mirek. 

Football Cheerleading Clinic

Did you miss registration for the 2022 Football Cheerleading Clinic?  There is still time to register!  Your student in 4K to grade five can be part of the traditions of Kettle Moraine High School and participate in the 2022 Football Cheerleading Clinic Sept. 10 at Kettle Moraine Middle School!

Participants will be taught cheers, jumps and a cheer dance routine all while having fun with the KMHS cheerleaders! Cost is just $45 and includes a t-shirt, hair bow and poms for performance at the varsity game Sept. 16!  Please register at https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=1874 or email Coach Lauren at [email protected].  Registration is limited.

DECA’s Bash on the Grass: Friday, September 23

DECA's Bash on the Grass is Back! In 2 weeks on Sept. 23rd prior to the home football game, the "BASH" will take place at KMHS on the practice fields directly west of the tennis courts. We will have Rock Climbing, Stunt Jumping, the Bunjee Trampoline Bounce, Adrenaline Rush Obstacle Course are just a few of the many attractions available. A Street Magician will be on the Grounds working the crowd and 3 food truck options (Flourgirl Pizza Truck, Mr. P's Gourmet Grilled Cheese, Mama D's and Inclusion Coffee) will be available for your enjoyment. For only $15.00 you have unlimited access to all attractions as "The BASH" will run from 3:30 until 7:00 pm. Tickets will be available onsite at this year's event. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit the "Make A Wish" Foundation. As always.... Parents Get in for FREE.  See you at this years "BASH ON THE GRASS." Click HERE for more information on this family-friendly event.

Decathlon

Cushing's tenth annual Decathlon will be held on Tuesday, October 4th 2022 (rain date: Oct 5th) at St. John's Military Academy.

The Decathlon challenges students to tackle 10 fun events and raise funds through pledges for their efforts. Some of the events include: bowling, hula hoop, and relay races, to name a few. 4K will have a special course of their own!

The Decathlon will be held during the school day and parents will help volunteer to make the event a success!

ALL students will be receiving a Decathlon T-Shirt!

ALL donations are used to support Cushing Staff, teachers, and classrooms.

Be A Sponsor (or know someone who may be interested?): Sponsorship opportunities are available, starting at $150. Sponsors will be recognized in all Decathlon web communication and on the Decathlon 2022 T-shirt.  The last day to be included as a sponsor on the t-shirt is Friday, September 23rd.

Donate Online: Go to www.kmsd.edu/cushingdecathlon and give today.

Return your Pledge Form: Pledge forms will be sent home in students’ folders. You can return the pledge form to school in an envelope with a check.

Decathlon Volunteers Needed

The Decathlon needs your energy and excitement! Our Decathlon is a great opportunity to see the kids in action, meet your child’s peers, and watch the kids have a great day of physical challenge and fun. Keep an eye out for the SignUp Genius in the Cushing Chronicle next week. If you know you’d like to volunteer, please email Jen Szerenyi at [email protected] and she will send you the link directly when it is available.

Spirit Wear

Cushing Stars and families, please place your orders for this year's Cushing Elementary Spiritwear!  We have a playful new logo and lots of great color and size options.  The site is live and will be up and available for orders through our newly extended date of September 13th, 2022.  We are expected to receive our orders by mid-October.   

Students love wearing their spirit wear gear on Fridays, plus a portion of proceeds are given back to Cushing! https://cushing22.itemorder.com/

Email with any questions, 

Rebekah DeLuca and Nicole Deklotz

[email protected] and [email protected]

Classroom Representative Role Update

We are getting very close to kicking off our new Classroom Rep Role initiative! Thanks to all who have signed up already!!!! We are looking for a few more volunteers who are interested in building community and inclusion all while supporting Cushing staff and families. Please take a moment to review the guidelines of the role and consider volunteering.

We are still looking for help with the following grade levels:

4K - 1 volunteer needed

2nd Grade - 1 volunteer needed

4th Grade - 2 volunteers needed

5th Grade - 3 volunteers needed

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER 

We will kick-off our new Classroom Representative Role (AKA "Room Parent") with an orientation meeting on Monday, September 12th; 2:00 - 3:00pm at Cushing Elementary. Concerns/questions can be directed to Chris Coyle via email: [email protected]. Thank you for your consideration and support!

Cushing Family Directory

The Cushing Family Directory is offered by the PTO each year as a convenience to share contact information with other Cushing families. To participate in the 2022-23 Cushing Family Directory, you MUST complete a form for EACH of your children attending Cushing, as the KM District does NOT share your information with the PTO. Also, your information is not carried over from year to year.

To read more and to submit your information, please click: Cushing PTO Directory: 2022-23.

Fall Sentry Receipt Roundup 

Please send in all your Sentry receipts from this summer.  Albrecht’s Sentry in Delafield supports our Cushing PTO by giving us 1% of the total value of receipts we collect.  This amount adds up quickly to help our Cushing PTO.  Sentry will honor receipts from the last 6 months.  Please send your receipts to school in an envelope or baggie marked 'Sentry Receipts’. There is also a container by the Lost & Found where you can turn in your receipts.This is a quick and easy way to support the PTO. Thank you for your continued support!!!

Box Top Collections

Buy the brands you already love and make a difference for Cushing! Just scan your receipt and earn cash for Cushing Elementary with every participating product you already buy. Now’s the time to download the Box Tops app and make every shopping trip count.  It’s as easy as buy, scan, earn!

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]

September 9, 2022

October 7, 2022

November 11, 2022

December 2, 2022

January 13, 2023

February 3, 2023

March 3, 2023

April 14, 2023

May 12, 2023

June 2, 2023

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.

Youth Volleyball for 1st-4th graders

Students in grades 1-4 will get introductory lessons, skills and drills to volleyball.  Play is on Friday nights only for the fall season. Anyone still interested can still sign up https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Kettle Moraine Boys Basketball Club Tryouts - Boys in Grades 7-8 

Registration is open: https://kmbbc.sportngin.com/register/form/260382249

Tryout dates: Wednesday September 14th (6:30pm-8pm HS east and middle gyms)

Please arrive 15 minutes early.

DECA Bash on the Grass

September 23 from 3:30-7pm by the high school football field. Cost is $15 for students, includes Mechanical bull, cotton candy, street magician, giant slide, bungee jumping, DJ music, obstacle course, kids area and more.

Hunter Education Course

Students must be 10 years of age to attend this course. Many states require this certificate for out of state hunting for all children and adults. Students under the age of 16 must have an adult parent attend all sessions with the student.  Class will be held Sept 19-23.  Register online at www.kmsd.edu/communityed

Jr. Laser Baseball Tryouts 

Additional players are needed for summer 2023.  We invite all 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th graders to try out on September 21 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Wales Community Park. Players already placed on a team should not attend this tryout. This tryout aims to add a second team for each of these grades. To register, please email Tryout Coordinator Andy Walter at [email protected] and include your player’s name and grade level.KMJL teams begin indoor practices once per week in December or January. Beginning in April, teams will have a combination of 2-3 games or practices per week through mid-July. Tryout will take place on September 21 from 5:30-7 at Wales Community park

Afterschool Spanish

Prepare your child for a global world with a 16-week adventure in Spanish! In the fall session, ¡Vamos con la Familia! (Let’s go with Family!), the class visits the fascinating country of Peru. The children will learn to describe and ask questions about their families and talk about likes and dislikes.  Students will learn music and school related vocabulary in Spanish along with real life communicative practices.  Class is held on Thursdays after school.  Sign up today at www.kmsd.edu/communityed

Virtual Spanish Courses offered for Adults and Youth

Always dreamed of learning Spanish?  This class is for you!  The primary focus of the class will be on building conversational tools in these live virtual classes.  Many course choices offered.  Visit www.kmsd.edu/communityed to learn more.

Aerobics

Need that extra push to get started on an exercise program? We’ve perfected our routines so they work for anyone of any age or fitness level. Work at your own pace with easy to follow steps set to a wide variety of the music you love. You’ll get just the right cardiovascular workout followed by floor work that will both tone and stretch all of your muscles.  Class is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at KM Middle School at 6:30.  Sign up today at www.kmsd.edu/communityed