October
Tues, 26 - FIELD TRIP: Retzer, 4th Grade
November
Fri, 5 - NO SCHOOL
Mon, 8 - Book Fair Begins
Thurs, 11 - Veterans Day Concert, 2:00 in Cushing Gym
Fri, 12 - Last Day of Book Fair
Mon, 15 - Christmas Clearing House Applications Due
Wed, 24 - NO SCHOOL
Thurs, 25 - Happy Thanksgiving
Fri, 26 - NO SCHOOL
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Teachers are always available to meet with families to discuss their child’s progress. While there is no set day for conferences, teachers will be organizing their own schedules for conferences via Sign Up Genius. Due to meetings and other conflicts, some teachers may have different times available. Please click on the Sign Up Genius links below if you would like to schedule a time to meet with your learner's teacher. If you would like to schedule an alternate time/day, please speak with your learner's teacher.
Also: Please complete this form to let our teachers know if you prefer meeting face to face at Cushing or virtual via Google Meet, as well as, what you’d like to discuss.
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Conferences - SignUp Genius Links
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Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a time we remember and honor the men and women of our Armed Services. The staff and students at Cushing would like to honor current and past service members for Veterans Day. If you or a family member is/was a member of any service branch and would like to participate in our Veterans Day event at Cushing, please complete this form.
Third grade students will be singing at this event. Third grade parents are invited to attend. Additionally, any veteran who is a family member of a Cushing student (any grade level) is invited to attend along with one guest of the veteran's choice.
This event will take place on Veterans Day - Thursday, November 11th at 2:00pm in the Cushing gym. Please fill out this form to attach pictures of veterans in your family, whether they can attend or not. Thank you!
Design Lab
Our Design Lab will be starting soon!
Our Design Lab is a place for students to create, design, and build during their lunch recess. Students sign up with their teachers and may choose from a number of activities, including: building with the Rigamajig, kinetic sand, wooden blocks, Legos, Make & Take, robots, etc. There are a limited number of students participating at a time and they are responsible for cleaning up.
In order to make this possible, we are looking for parent volunteers to supervise a small group of students. Days and times are:
Tuesday: 1st & 2nd, 11:30 - 12:15
Tuesday: 5K, 12:15 - 12:55
Wednesday: 3rd, 11:05 - 11:45
Wednesday: 4th & 5th, 12:45 - 1:25
If you are able to volunteer for any amount of time, please email Holli Klatt, Library Media Specialist, at [email protected] or call 262-646-6700 ext 8118.
We will also gladly accept donations for the Design Lab or whole school STEM Challenges. Items can be brought in anytime and put in/near the Design Lab bin in the front lobby.
- Cardboard tubes (paper towel, wrapping paper roll, etc.)
- Small cardboard boxes (cereal, shoe, etc)
- Masking Tape
- Ribbon
- Tissue paper
- Stickers
- Old CD’s or DVD’s
- Q - Tips
- Aluminum foil
- Index Cards
Applications for Holiday Assistance
Applications for assistance through Christmas Clearing Council will be taken until Monday, November 15th. The Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County is a community organization that promotes and coordinates assistance to families in need during the holiday season. The organization matches families in need with individuals, families, or organizations that are willing to help on a one-to-one basis.
New this year:
Information and applications are available online! Please use the following link if you would like to learn more about the program or if you are interested in applying:
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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.
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What do you call a dinosaur that is sleeping?
(Keep scrolling down for the answer)
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City Tins Fundraiser
The CityTins® fundraiser is back, just in time for the holidays! CityTins® are great gifts for family, friends, employees - and don't forget one for you too! Each Tin has coaster coupons for $10 off dine-in/ $5 off carry-out (a minimum $25 purchase) to 25 restaurants. Lake Country, Milwaukee, and Madison Tins are available for $30 each. Cushing PTO will receive $10 per Tin sold - so you are supporting your local restaurants and your school all at once! If you would like to order Tins for yourself or as gifts, please fill out this form, include your payment, and return to Cushing by November 12. CityTins® will be delivered by November 19. Contact Sherrie Flemming at [email protected] with any questions.
Fall Book Fair
Save The Date! The Fall Book Fair will be held Monday November 8th through Friday the 12th.
Box Top Collections
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No additional receipts submitted online since last week's report to parents. Cushing's goal is $1,000. Please download the app and start submitting your receipts for your school.
If you discover a traditional Box Tops clip on a product, you can still clip it and send it to school. Every valid Box Tops clip is still worth 10¢ for your school. Students can put them in the plastic drawer near the Lost and Found. Box Tops will be mailed to the company for you and the school.
NEW AGE – Let technology help you collect funds for Cushing. Use the Box Tops App to scan your receipt. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to your school’s earnings online.
Dine for Cushing at Marty’s Pizza - November 4th
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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.
KM Wrestling Club
LYBA Basketball
Online registration is now open for recreational basketball at KM for boys and girls grades 3-8 at KM Middle School. Seasons begin in December and concludes in February. Grade 3-8 will practice one night per week with Saturday games and followed by a season ending tournament.
Grades 1-2 will meet on Saturday mornings.Our emphasis will be on knowledge and execution of basketball skills, rules, sportsmanship, fair play and attitude. Practices and games will be held Saturday mornings for 90 minutes. Eight foot baskets will be used.
Try it Lacrosse Clinic
Kettle Moraine Lacrosse will be offering a Try It Night on October 27th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Kettle Moraine High School on the turf at Vock Field.
Our Free Try Lacrosse Clinic is open to grades 1-8 boys, girls, and parents. This is a great opportunity to see what lacrosse is all about!
Please bring a friend and join us at Vock Field. Please click on the link below and fill out the google doc, so we have all the necessary equipment and information for a successful event.
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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. Links to recently-added flyers and upcoming events are included below.
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227 Genesee Street | Delafield, WI 53018 | 262-646-6700
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