CUSHING CHRONICLES

April
Fri, 25 - Book Fair: 9:00-11:30
Fri, 25 - Wear BLUE for Autism Acceptance Month
Tues, 29 - School Board Meeting @ KMHS, 7:00PM

May
Thurs, 1 - Community Listening Session @ KMHS, 6:00-8:00PM
Wed, 7 - FIELD TRIP: 5th Grade - First Stage
Thurs, 8 - Community Listening Session @ KMHS, 6:00-8:00PM
Mon, 12 - FIELD TRIP: 5th Grade - Whitcomb Mason Ropes Course
Tues, 13 - Science Day: 5K @ Prairie Springs
Tues, 13 - School Board Meeting @ KMHS, 7:00PM
Wed, 14 - Science Day: 1st Grade @ Prairie Springs
Wed, 14 - Science Day: 3rd-5th Grades @ Cushing
Wed, 14 - 5K Info Night, 5:00
Thurs, 15 - Science Day: 2nd Grade @ Prairie Springs
Fri, 16 - Kindergarten Showcase Concert, 2:30
Sat, 17 - Community Listening Session @ KMHS, 9:00-11:00AM
Wed, 21 - Physical Awareness Day
Thurs, 22 - FIELD TRIP: 3rd & 4th Grades - Dockhounds
Mon, 26 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Tues, 27 - 5th Grade Track Meet
Wed, 28 - 5th Grade Track Meet - Rain Date
Thurs, 29 - FIELD TRIP: 1st Grade - Delafield Library

June
Wed, 4 - Last Day for 4K Students
Thurs, 5 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Half Day, 12:35 Dismissal
Thurs, 5 - 5th Grade Farewell, 9:30

Hi Cushing families!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Celebration of Learning on Thursday and to our incredible Book Fair volunteers who were here all week! This video update also shares a few other opportunities to get involved with our PTO or with the Cushing garden. Finally, I wanted to share some upcoming opportunities to get involved with KMSD's scenario planning process which are also shared in Cushing Chronicles and this message.

Take care and have a wonderful weekend.

Go Stars!

Mrs. Rach

Star Slip Winners!

Fifth Grade Farewell Information
Fifth grade parents and families are welcome to attend our Fifth Grade Farewell Ceremony at 9:30 on Thursday, June 5.  Parents & Families will be able to enter the school at 9:15.  

Unfortunately, we do not have capacity for younger Cushing student siblings at the ceremony.  But don’t worry - they will still be a part of this special day.  Cushing staff & our younger students will give our 5th Grade Stars a proper send-off with a school-wide "clap out" prior to the ceremony.  (The clap out is ONLY for students & staff.)

After the farewell ceremony, fifth grade students can 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.

Fifth Grade Families: Message from Middle School Band
We are thrilled you have decided to join us for Band in 6th Grade at Kettle Moraine Middle School! Band is an excellent opportunity to discover your musical talents and enjoy making music with your peers.

Instrument Fittings
Starting next week, Band teachers will visit your elementary school to hold instrument fittings for all students enrolled in Band for next year. During this one-on-one appointment during the school day, we will:

• Try two instruments of the student’s choice

• Try one teacher-recommended instrument (if applicable)

• Discuss and select your top two instrument preferences

After evaluating all of the student's success with instruments, we will finalize instrument assignments. In May, each family will receive a letter confirming their instrument for next year, along with rental information. 

Available Instrument Choices
The options for 6th-grade beginning band at KMMS are:

• Flute

• Clarinet

• Alto Saxophone

• Trumpet

• Trombone

• Euphonium

• Mallet Percussion

We are asking each student visit our website here to learn more about each instrument option BEFORE your fitting date.

The Fitting Day at Cushing will be Monday, April 28th.

We look forward to meeting each student and helping them find their perfect instrument! In May, we will send home additional information after we have completed all fittings and finalized instrument assignments.

Please reach out to weissn@kmsd.edu with any questions or concerns. Welcome to our Band program!

Kindergarten Welcome Night - Wednesday, May 14
An eVite was sent to future 5K families. Please RSVP so we know how many people will join us for our 5K Welcome Night on Wednesday, May 14 – 5:00-6:00 in the Activity Center.

Not only will new & current families meet teachers, our principal, other Cushing staff, and future classmates...you will also learn about our Kindergarten program and how to help your child be ready for that first day!

PLEASE NOTE: If your kindergartner has older siblings at Cushing, it is appreciated if you and your child still attend. This is an important night for our teachers to get to know your child before school starts. Please call the Cushing Office at 262-646-6700 with any questions.

Class Placement Information 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 May 2 for your information to be considered.

DelaSpring - May 17 | 10:00-3:00
Come out and celebrate spring in downtown Delafield! Enjoy a full day of fun for all ages!

• Explore the Kids Zone at Liberty Park

• Shop unique items from local vendors at the Makers Market

• Savor tasty bites from local food trucks

• Groove to live music all day long

Don’t miss out on this wonderful day of community, creativity, and fun!

New this year: we will have the Children's Entrepreneur Market at DelaSpring. The Children’s Entrepreneur Market is an award-winning program that teaches young people about the power of entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership through experiential learning. Kids rise to the challenge of deciding what to sell, creating a booth, talking to customers, and handling money. For more information on how your child can participate in the Children's Entrepreneur Market, visit https://childrensentrepreneurmarket.com/event/delafield/

Don’t forget to save your Albrecht’s Sentry receipts and drop them in the front vestibule! We can take receipts that are up to 6 months old, so if you have any from over the holidays, it’s not too late! 

Earning is easy! In store or online. School year to date, Cushing parents have earned the school $236.50 by simply scanning receipts. 

BUY BOX TOPS PRODUCT
Earn for schools with HUNDREDS of products from brands you love.

SCAN YOUR RECEIPT
Use the Box Tops app to submit your receipt within 14 days of purchase.

EARN CASH FOR SCHOOLS
Box Tops products are identified and earnings are credited online.

Watch this to learn more: Home - Box Tops for Education (boxtops4education.com)

Download the app today.

Open Board Roles
We have two board positions open for the ‘25-‘26 school year. Please email ptocushing@gmail.com if interested.

Meetings take place in the Cushing Activity Center. Please email ptocushing@gmail.com to attend the meeting or add to the agenda.

Friday, May 2 @ 9:30am

Monday, April 28 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Tuesday, April 29 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Thursday, May 1 | Noon – 4:00pm

Friday, May 2 | Noon – 4:00pm

Summer Basketball Camp Opportunities - Grade based on the 24-25 school year
All Registrations online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Girls Basketball Camp For grades 3-8 will be offered June 9-12 with Coach Stranc.  Join the high school coaching staff and players for a week long camp focusing on many offensive and defensive fundamentals with plenty of competitions in the Laser Way Basketball Camp

KM Girls Basketball Club Offers Camp Players who want to bring their game to the next level and learn what it takes to  become a State Champ.  This will be an advanced level camp for all age levels so previous experience with competitive basketball is strongly recommended.

K-2 Basketball Camp - Coached by Mr. J. Bestor, with help from high school and middle school players.  Campers will have fun practicing basic basketball skills with daily skill challenges.  Two weeks of camp is being offered in June from 1-2pm.  This camp is highly recommended for any girls and boys interested in playing in KMGBC or KMBBC.

Boys Basketball Toughness Camp - How To be a Dawg- Join Coach Richert and his staff along with high school players for fundamental basketball work.  Camp is for grades 3-8 June 23-26 from 1-3pm

Boys Basketball Shooting Camp June 16-19 from 1-3 pm Grades 4-8

Summer Volleyball Camps Offered
High school level coaches and athletes will work with your athlete on position specific skills and will work on the many different skills needed to play the game of volleyball.  We will work on serving, passing, setting and hitting.  Many various camps are offered in July-August for grades 2-8.  Details and registration can be found online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Cheerleading Fall of 2025
Register now for Jr. Laser and Little Laser Cheerleading for the fall.  Grades K-8 are encouraged to be part of the KM Cheer program.  Grades K-2 practice once per week and grades 3-5 practice twice per week. The season runs 

August-October with performances on Saturday mornings at local flag football games.  

Grades 6-8 practice twice per week July-October with Saturday morning performance at local football games. Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

In order to participate in the competition season, an athlete must participate in the fall season.

Tennis and Pickleball Opportunities
The Kettle Moraine Tennis Association (KMTA) along with Community Education has many spring and summer opportunities for tennis and pickleball for youth through adult. All registrations are online through KM Community Education at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Pickleball - This year the all-access yearly pass will be your ticket to KMTA pickleball in 2025. Open pickleball will be offered various days/times Spring-Fall of 2025.

Men and Women Recreational Tennis Leagues - June-August This league will be organized by KMTA volunteers, and you will receive a schedule with possible bye weeks, depending on the number of registrants.  Singles and doubles will be available, with a heavy emphasis on doubles to maximize court time.  Balls will be provided

Adult Tennis Drill and Play - Men and Women players will be provided with instruction from tennis professionals and assistants on Tuesday evenings at KMHS. WE will have two levels this year, beginner and intermediate/advanced. Each lesson will focus on a particular stroke/strategy that will be implemented into rally drills/games.

Youth Tennis Academy - Eligible players (ages 10 – 18) will be divided by ability level and specific lesson plans will be modified to meet the player’s ability.  Lessons will be progressive, consisting of technique instruction, drills, conditioning, and competition.  The program runs Monday-Thursday 8:30-10:20am. June 10-July 31. Enrollment is limited.

Virtual Spanish Classes and Camps Offered this Summer!  Register online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Spanish Summer Camp
Students in grades 1-5 are offered to blast off into a Spanish adventure that is out of this world.  While exploring the wonders of the universe through astronaut role-plays and rocket-theme activities.  This virtual camp will be held June 23-26 from 4:15-5pm.  

Adult Live Virtual Spanish for Travelers
Embark on an exciting journey through the Spanish-speaking world-right from your home.  This interactive, beginner-friendly LIVE virtual course is designed for adults eager to learn practical Spanish.  Join us Tuesdays in June from 6-7pm.

Adult Live Virtual Beginner Spanish Boost
Kickstart your Spanish journey with this engaging summer course, perfect for beginners.  Designed for those with little to no experience, you’ll learn essential vocabulary, basic grammar and practical phrases for everyday conversations.  Join us Wednesdays in June from 6-7pm.

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 https://www.kmsd.edu/page/km-community  to see the full list of current flyers.