3.26.21
Dates To Remember
March
Fri, 26: NO SCHOOL (Cushing building will be closed)
Mon, 29: SPRING BREAK BEGINS!

April
Tues, 6: School Resumes/Start of Term 4
Thurs, 15: Dine for Cushing at Noodles, 8-4
Fri, 23: NO SCHOOL
Fri, 23: Virtual Variety Show
Quick Links
Message from Mrs. Rach
We had an eventful March full of neat learning opportunities; check out this video for just a few of the highlights.  We hope you enjoy your spring break; see you on April 6th!
Cushing News & Announcements
Friday, March 26 - Cushing Building Will Be Closed
The Cushing Building will be closed on Friday, March 26th.  If you need assistance, please contact the District Office:  262-968-6330.
 
Lost & Found: Last Call for Hats & Gloves
Please check out our Lost & Found gallery on our Facebook Page.  Hats & Gloves will be donated after we return from Spring Break.
 
Water Bottles
Please remind your student(s) to bring their water bottle every day.  Our drinking fountains have been shut off this year, but our water-filling stations are on.
 
Class Placement for Next Year
The teams at Cushing take time to carefully balance all classrooms for the next school year. They take gender, behavior, academics, and special needs into account. If you have thoughts you would like us to consider about your child that we don’t already know, please complete THIS FORM. Form(s) need to be submitted by April 22 for your information to be considered. 
 
Please know that we put a great deal of thought into these class placements and specific teacher requests will be disregarded.

Upload your Student-Life Photos for the Cushing Memory Book!
With events and activities being cancelled this year, we need your help to fill the Cushing Elementary Yearbook with images of student life! Use the link below to upload images of your students participating in school activities in the 2020-2021 school year, whether those activities were happening in the classroom, or at home! We will use the submitted images to create fun collage pages to help commemorate this memorable school year. Click HERE for more information.
 
Link to Upload Your Images: www.empirephotos.com/cushingyearbookcandids2021 
Password: Cushing21! 
Deadline to Upload: April 1, 2021
Message from the Health Room
There has been some confusion about PCR vs. antigen testing for COVID-19. 

  • If a child stays home OR has been sent home with symptoms of COVID-19 and you wish to have them tested, KMSD requires a negative PCR test, which follows the CDC and Waukesha County guidelines for schools. This is for children with symptoms.
 
  • Not every doctor’s office automatically does PCR testing. Please verify the type of testing before having it done.

  • Documented proof of a negative PCR test is required before a child is allowed back in the classroom along with the child being symptom free for at least 24 hours without the use of medication.
 
Feel free to email our Health Room Staff: Susan Wilson ([email protected]) and/or Becky Chiang ([email protected]) or call the COVID-19 RN or Health Hotline if you have any questions.

* District COVID-19 RN-Direct line: 262-968-6300, ext 5334
* KMSD Health Hotline 262-968-6369
(District Nurse, Patricia Schuetz RN & Jenny Pick, RN)
 
Thank you!
Cushing PTO
Dine for Cushing at Noodles in Delafield-April 15th 4-8pm
Take the night off from cooking and support the Cushing PTO!  The Noodles restaurant in Delafield will contribute 25% of all sales 4/15 from 4-8pm.  Just mention Cushing PTO when ordering or use code GIVING25 at checkout if ordering online. 
Save the Date: 2021 Cushing Variety Show
WhenApril 23, 2021
Where: Virtual
How: We will be taking pre-recorded digital submissions from each participant, and are planning to have a live viewing on the evening of April 23rd where students can watch from home with their families.  We will also be working with the students’ teachers to coordinate times for them to watch with their class.  Details on sign-up, format, and digital requirements will follow in the coming weeks, but you can absolutely start planning with your child what amazing talent they would like to showcase!  We are really excited to see what the kids will do given the opportunity to expand their talent beyond the stage!  

For the parents of 5th graders: We will still be making this an event they can take pride in volunteering for and bringing to life!   Details on how this will work will follow as well.  Thank you in advance to everyone for embracing the accommodations we will be making to the usual format and making this a unique and fun event for everyone involved!

Milwaukee Pretzel Company Fundraiser
Have you wanted to get involved with the PTO, but not quite sure how or when?  We need you now!  The PTO is looking for someone to lead the pretzel fundraiser.  Please contact Jen, the volunteer coordinator at [email protected] for more information. 

Amazon Smile
Have you heard of Amazon.com?  It is an internet-based shopping enterprise. If you currently use Amazon or would like to try it, please consider using the amazon smile link here.  Amazon will then donate back to our non-profit, Cushing PTO with a percentage of the purchase. 

Save the Date— Spring Book Fair 
Cushing will be having a spring book fair!  The fair will be four days, May 10th- May 13th.
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.

KM Football Laser Bash 
The KM Football Laser Bash will be held on Saturday May 22nd at Ella’s Public House on Hwy 18.  We will have food, live music, raffles and a silent auction.  Help and donations are needed.  For more info about the event go to kmsd.edu/laserbash or contact:
Sue Spencer- [email protected];  or Jenny Rife- [email protected].
 
Jr. Laser Football 2021 - Registration now open!
Registration for the fall 2021 football season is now open.  All players entering grades K-8 are encouraged to register.  Visit www.kettlemorainelaserfootball.com
Registration deadline is April 6, 2021. After April 6 there is a $50 additional late fee.
 
Youth Lacrosse
KM Lacrosse is looking for girls in grades 3rd through 6th who are interested in playing lacrosse this spring.  Contact Coach Nancy Matthews at 414-732-5614.
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.
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