6.3.22

June

Mon, 6 - FIELD TRIP: 5K - Zoo

Tues, 7 - Last Day for 4K

Wed, 8 - 5th Grade Farewell, 9:30

Wed, 8 - Last Day - 1/2 Day, 12:35 Dismissal

Wed, 8 - Dine for Cushing: Here’s the Scoop, 12-9

Sun, 12 - Last Day to Order School Supply Packs

The year might be coming to a close, but we’ve been hard at work here at Cushing!  This week our 5K students showcased their efforts with a special grown up by performing a concert they spent a lot of time preparing for.  Our second grade students put their final touches on their business proposal and shared them with our school community through an expo.  First graders took a walking field trip to the Delafield Public Library to get some summer reading books.  Third grade students will be hosting a “State Fair” later this afternoon while our older students continue working on their Revolutionary War projects!  Fifth graders also had a great time at our all district track meet.

Thinking ahead to next year, I wanted to share a few items that we’ve been working on. Teams have looked at student, parent, and staff surveys as well as considered conversations with a variety of stakeholders to help inform us of these topics.  

• School/family community building opportunities
• Through opportunities like summer playground meetups, garden help and beginning of the year celebrations, I am happy to be working with our PTO to organize and host fun events for our families and looking forward to offering more opportunities next year.
• Feedback / communication plan
• We are always looking for ways to improve our communication with our families.  This summer our school leadership team will be developing a communication plan for the upcoming year.
• Classroom representatives and classroom representative coordinator
• Classroom representatives provide support to the classroom teacher or designated staff member by helping with things like classroom prep, event planning, and design lab.
• The classroom representative coordinator is a parent volunteer who will work with all room parents and be a  point person for the PTO and myself.

We’re in the early planning stages and will be sharing more details as we work through them as a school team.

Spots in our 4K and 5K Classes for 2022-23 are Filling Up Fast!

5K in Kettle Moraine

Children who are 5 years old on or before September 1 may attend kindergarten this fall in the Kettle Moraine School District. The kindergarten program is held from 8:30 a.m. - 3:35 p.m. (except Thursdays with an Early Release at 3:05 p.m.) at every elementary school in the district. Where you live will determine which school your child will attend. Learn more about 5K!

4K in Kettle Moraine

Children who are four years old on or before September 1 may attend 4K beginning in the fall in the Kettle Moraine School District. Classes begin at 8:20 and run until 11:05. Classes are offered at four school sites and several community partner sites. Learn more about 4K!

**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

Fifth grade parents and families are welcome to attend our Fifth Grade Farewell Ceremony at 9:30 on Wednesday, June 8. 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.

Medication in Health Room

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

Summer Playground Meet Ups

Mark your calendars! This summer we’ll be hosting a series of playground meet ups here at Cushing. The purpose of the meet ups is to provide our families with some time to meet new friends and connect with old friends while playing at our Cushing playground. This is also an opportunity for our new families to become familiar with the school and get excited about the upcoming school year.

Delafield Public Library Programs & Events

Why didn’t the school basketball player go away for

summer vacation?

(Keep scrolling down for the answer)

Dine for Cushing-Here’s the Scoop June 8th

Yearbooks

Yearbooks will be distributed to students soon.  We have a handful of extra yearbooks for sale on a first come-first serve basis.  The cost is $10 - cash or a check made out to Cushing PTO are accepted.  Contact Mrs. Mirek if you'd like to buy one.

Classroom Representative

Introducing the Cushing PTO Classroom Representative Role 

Interested in getting more involved with the Cushing community? If so, please consider this new and exciting volunteer opportunity. At the start of the 2022-23 school year will kick-off our new Classroom Representative Role (AKA "Room Mom"). We are looking for 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 HERE and consider volunteering. We are asking for a commitment by June 10th so we can hit the ground running at the start of the following school year. We will need 2-3 representatives for each grade (or one per class) as well as reps for Design Lab. Questions/Comments/Concerns can be directed to Chris Coyle via email: [email protected]. Thank you for your consideration and support! 

Sign-up Genius: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BACA722ABF49-classroom

New PTO Website and Facebook Page

The new Cushing PTO website is better than ever. Check it out here. It is a one-stop resource for Cushing families to learn about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, easy fundraising ideas, and more. Also, next time you are on Facebook, look for the new Cushing Elementary PTO page.

School Supplies - Orders Due by June 12th

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

Sentry Receipts

There is a week left to collect and turn in your receipts from Albrecht’s Delafield Sentry to support our Cushing PTO. Sentry accepts receipts dated within the last 6 months so please continue to send in your receipts. This is a quick and easy way to support the PTO. There is a container by the lost and found to turn in your receipts. Thank you for your continued support! 

Box Tops

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The school year comes to an end, but your earnings do not have to. Before the year ends, we strongly encourage you to download the app and take pictures of your receipts. To get the App click on The App Store or Google Play

This year the school earned $114.10 and we have a chance to earn more over the next 30 days! Please download and submit receipts today! 

The top earning grades are: 

• 5th grade 
• 2nd grade 
• 4th grade
• 3rd grade
• Kindergarten and First grade tied

Thank you to those who participate in Cushing's Box Top Collection! Every Box Top Counts!

He didn’t want to get called for traveling.

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.

Final Call Sign up for Fall Football now!

Jr. Laser Football offers flag football for K-4 on Saturday mornings August-October.  Tackle football is offered for grades 5-8.  Register online at www.kettlemorainelaserfootball.com

Football Camp

Join Coach Mac and members of your KM Varsity football team in a non-contact camp the week of June 27 at KM high school.  Camp is offered for grades K-7.  Register online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

High School Dance Team- KM Laserettes  

Did you miss tryouts for next year’s high school dance team?  Contact [email protected] to set up a makeup tryout.

Little Lasers Cheerleading Fall 2022 Grades K-5

The Little Lasers Cheer program is for students entering grades K-5 in the fall.  This no-cut sport develops safe cheerleading skills for the purposes of performing on the sidelines at football games.  Practices are once per week with game performances on Saturday mornings August through October.  Sign up online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Enrollment is limited.

Adult Tennis

Ladies join us on Wednesday nights for summer recreational fun.  League play will be May 25-end of August.  Gather your neighbors and friends for a night out.  Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Fall 2022 Youth Volleyball Grades 1-4

Students who will be entering grades 1-4 are invited to attend our fall volleyball training.  High school Coach Petersen will be offering skills/drills and mini league play to improve and learn the game of volleyball.  Join us Friday nights this fall at the high school for training.  Registration is available online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/