1.14.22
Dates To Remember
January
Fri, 14 - Dine For Cushing at Picnic Basket (thru Sunday)
Mon, 17 - NO SCHOOL
Mon, 24 - NO SCHOOL

February
Mon, 7 - Middle School Open House, 5:30-7:00
Wed, 9 - Middle School Open House, 5:30-7:00
Fri, 11 - Winter Carnival, 5:30-8:00pm
Fri, 18 - NO SCHOOL
Mon, 21 - NO SCHOOL
Fri, 25 - Science Day
Quick Links
Message from Mrs. Rach
We have been enjoying the (relatively) warmer weather here at Cushing.  Your child may have shared that one of the recess options students have during the winter months is sledding!  We learned about how to safely sled at Cushing and used the sleds for the first time this week.  A special thanks to our Star Council fifth graders for proposing the need for new sleds to our PTO and to our PTO for purchasing the new sleds.
Cushing News & Announcements
Middle School Info Nights/Open House
Fifth Grade Families - the Middle School will have information nights on Monday, February 7th and Wednesday, February 9th from 5:30-7:00pm. Stay tuned for more information.

**4th & 5th Grade Families**
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 11! The fourth and fifth graders have just started to work on their concert songs. CLICK HERE for details and to answer a few questions. Thank you!

Meet Our Staff
Click here for our latest Minute to Meet the Staff featuring Mr. Kirby.

Clothes Donations
Thank you to those who have donated clothing to our Health Room!  We have enough extras right now, so your donations are no longer needed. 

Snow Pants & Boots
Please have your child(ren) bring their snow gear bag to school EVERY day. As long as it’s zero and above (with wind chill), students will be getting some fresh air.
 
5K-3rd Grade: Snow Pants AND boots must be worn to play in the snow. If a student forgets their snow gear, they will stay on the blacktop for recess. This can cause lots of tears, so please remind your student to bring their snow gear to school every day.
 
4th & 5th Grade:  Boots are required, Snow Pants are optional for recess.

**Reminder - Snow Gear MUST go home every day. We need to keep the hallways clear for our evening cleaning crew. Plus, wet snow gear doesn’t dry well at Cushing (it can get smelly, too).** 
 
Teachers on Call is Hiring!
Health Room News
Covid Testing
Home Tests are not accepted for the return to school. All tests must be PCR tests from a test center (ex. Summit Clinical Labs) or health care provider.
Friday Funny
What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
(Keep scrolling down for the answer)
Cushing PTO
Dine for Cushing - January 10-16
A favorite Dine for Cushing destination, PICNIC BASKET offers a week of opportunity. Just mention “you eat, we treat week for Cushing” when ordering. Take advantage of this opportunity to support Cushing Elementary and get a meal this weekend!
Winter Carnival - Friday February 11th, 5:30 - 8:00pm
Mark your Calendar the Cushing Winter Carnival: Go For The Gold

Join us for FREE Carnival games and prizes, delicious food from local vendors, and the always popular classroom basket raffle.  

HELP Fill the Classroom Baskets: Starting 1/18/22!
Each Classroom has chosen a theme for the Winter Carnival Basket Raffle. Check out the list and consider donating an item to fill your classroom basket. Baskets will be raffled at the carnival (you do not need to be present to win). Click here to view the basket themes. All items must be brought to the classroom by Friday February 4th!

NEW this YEAR - Business and Family Themed Baskets for a Silent Auction. Money raised will go towards upgraded classroom furniture and a projector system. If interested in donating a basket please contact Nicole Adams ([email protected]) or you can donate directly using this link: http://kmsd.edu/Cushingcarnival .

Help the night of the event: If you are interested in volunteering the night of the Carnival, please sign up here.

Box Tops
Cushing’s goal is $1,000. So far we have earned $70.50.  Please join us, and submit your receipts online? It’s as easy as downloading the APP and submitting your grocery receipts so your learners’ school can earn money to support their everyday curriculum. 
To get the App The App Store or Google Play

January PTO Meeting Summary
  1. A new projector system for the gym has been approved. PTO will contribute $7000 to the project, Mrs. Rach will cover the remaining cost. The new system should be completed before the end of the school year.  
  2. Winter Carnival will take place at Cushing on Feb. 11, 2022. The committee is working on the details of the event. Parent volunteers will be needed. Look for information coming soon. 
  3. Construction on the PTO sponsored pavilion will resume in the spring when weather permits. 
Friday Funny: Punch Line
Frosted Flakes.
Community Education
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.

Aerobicise! - Aerobics
Need that extra push to get started on an exercise program? Make it easy by joining the longest running aerobics class in the Lake Country area. For over 30 years we’ve been getting this community into shape and making friends at the same time. 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. Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30pm. Registration is online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Children’s Choir
Kettle Moraine Children’s Choir for grades 3rd-5th is a program to provide developmentally appropriate comprehensive music education through the art of choral singing to the families and community of the Kettle Moraine School District. Sessions consist of large group vocal rehearsals, small group instrumental rehearsals, and music based games. Join Mrs. Cavanaugh and Ms. Petrie on Mondays at Wales Elementary. Registration is online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

After School Chess Club
Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research has shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Also, chess has been proven to enhance children’s motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. Open to grades K-5.
No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. Registration details available at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Adult Virtual Spanish Classes
Prefer a virtual learning Spanish language learning class? Consider these LIVE online options offered through Futura Language Professionals.  
Adult Conversational Spanish: Beginner Part 2 (Live Virtual)
Or Adult Conversational Spanish: Intermediate Part 2 (Live Virtual)

KM Lacrosse
KM Lax Club is pleased to announce their new website along with 2022 Spring registrations are now open. KM Lacrosse is open to players grades 1-8 for youth boys and girls. Please visit https://www.kmlacrosse.com/registration to register your player today. Registration will be open until March 2022.
Community Events and Flyers
Events/opportunities listed on our Community Flyers page are not endorsed by the Kettle Moraine School District. They have been approved for electronic sharing. Visit www.kmsd.edu/communityflyers to see the full list of current flyers.

PTO
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