Cushing Elementary

CUSHING CHRONICLES

JANUARY 12, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

January
Mon, 15 - NO SCHOOL
Wed, 17 - KM4K Info Fair, 5-7. Cushing Gym.
Mon, 22 - NO SCHOOL
Tues, 23 - Listening Session: Class Size, 6:30-7:30. KMHS Library.
Thurs, 25 - FIELD TRIP: 2nd Grade - The Domes
Fri, 26 - Cushing Family Movie Night

February
Mon, 5 - Kids Heart Challenge Begins
Fri, 9 - Cushing Winter Jam, 5:30-7:30
Wed, 14 - FIELD TRIP: 3rd Grade - Discovery World
Thurs, 15 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:30-7:30
Fri, 16 - NO SCHOOL (Elementary Schools Only)
Fri, 16 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8-12

MESSAGE FROM MRS. RACH

We are excited to invite you to an upcoming listening session focused on class sizes in Kettle Moraine. This listening session serves as a public forum for KM staff, families, and community members to come together and engage in a meaningful discussion about class sizes and measures the district is taking to maintain a proper balance. Community insights and perspectives are insightful and this listening session provides an open forum for you to voice your thoughts while learning more about the steps the district is taking to address class sizes.

Listening Session Details:

  • Date: January 23rd

  • Time: 6:30-7:30 pm

  • Location: KMHS Library

I plan on attending this listening session and, if you’re interested, I hope to see you there!

CUSHING NEWS

Star Slip Winners!

Star Slip Winners

Listening Session: Class Size - Tuesday, January 23 @ 6:30
Class Size Listening Session will be held in the KM High School Library from 6:30-7:30 on Tuesday, January 23.

Kids Heart Challenge
Kids Heart Challenge is coming the week of February 5th-9th at Cushing.  Mr. Cuda will be teaching students jump rope skills to get ready for the BIG event.

We would love for you to help make a difference in the lives of others by participating. You may get started by following the simple steps below.  

 1. Download the AHA Schools APP and Register.

2. Register here: http://www2.heart.org/goto/CushingElementary and Click “Sign Up”

Laser Locker Hours - January
Friday, January 12: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Tuesday, January 16: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday, January 25: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Friday, January 26: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Tuesday, January 30: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

PTO UPDATES

SAVE THE DATE! CUSHING WINTER JAM - FEBRUARY 9

Winter Jam

Mark your Calendar for the Cushing Winter Jam - 100 Years of Music (in honor of our 100th day of School)!

Friday, February 9 | 5:30-7:30pm

Join us for a fun all school DANCE, Games in the Activity Center, Give-aways, delicious food from local vendors, and the always popular Classroom Basket Raffle. 

All students will receive 5 raffle tickets for the Classroom Basket, given out the week of February 5th...and a fun Giveaway on Friday, February 9th.  

*Parents must accompany children to the event, it is a family centric celebration.

We are looking forward to a fun family event celebrating 100 Days of School!

CUSHING FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT - JANUARY 26

Movie Night

BOX TOPS

Thank you all for participating in Box Top last year. Cushing was given $69.60 from the program with a lot of room for growth. Please consider adding this app to your phone and taking a picture of your receipts to earn money for the school. 

NO MATTER WHERE YOU SHOP, YOU CAN EARN WITH BOX TOPS…

IN-STORE
If you receive a paper receipt, a quick scan with the Box Tops app will identify participating products and automatically credit your school's earnings online.

ONLINE
Whether you've ordered groceries for delivery or pickup, shopped through your store's app, or requested an email receipt at checkout. You can earn Box Tops with digital receipts, too!

Click HERE to check out this month’s promotions and bonus offers and encourage participants to earn Bonus Box Tops.

Don’t have the app yet?  Download it now: Google  APPLE Store

KM NEWS

KMSD DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE - FEBRUARY 17 @ KMHS

A Night in Paris

KM4K FAIR - JANUARY 17 @ CUSHING ELEMENTARY

4K Fair

January 17th  |  5-7pm  |  Cushing Elementary Gym

RSVP NOW! Learn more about four-year-old kindergarten in the Kettle Moraine School District! This annual event is fun and informative for young learners and their families. Kettle Moraine’s 4K program strives to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning! Providing this programming to our community is an integral way to connect our youngest learners and families to our school district and prepare them for Kindergarten. 

The event will feature a supervised 4K room so kids can interact and play while parents speak with educators, principals, and directors from our 4K programs. The open house format features booths from each of our elementary sites and wrap-around care partners, allowing you to find the right option for your family. 

Watch for the next issue of the Communicator to learn more about learning targets in KM4K and how this experience prepares children for school, helps them develop social skills, and provides them with lots of exercise and engagement!

Click HERE to RSVP. 

To learn more, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/about-km4k, or contact our 4K Director, Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.

KMSD DANCE TEAM CLINIC

JANUARY 17th AND 19th

The KMHS Dance Team is hosting their annual Kid's Dance Clinic! This is for K-5 students. All dancers will get to learn a routine on January 17th, and perform it at a basketball game on January 19th. Please see this link to register and for more information! Reach out to Coach Sarah at daviess@kmsd.edu with any questions.

Registration closes on January 13th, so sign up now!!!

Dance Clinic

PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS - MARCH 8 @ DOUSMAN

Preschool Screenings

If you live in the Kettle Moraine School District and have concerns about your child ages 3 and 5 years old, who has not yet attended kindergarten, consider scheduling a free screening. The District Early Childhood Team facilitates a screening with a variety of play-based activities to assess communication, gross and fine motor skills, social/emotional development, and pre-academic skills. Sign up now! You will receive a confirmation email with assigned time before March 1st. Please direct questions to: wittigs@kmsd.edu

SPRING LACROSSE SIGN UP

Sign up now for the lacrosse spring season!
kmlacrosse.com/register

All of our programs will be getting new items this year, so it’s critical that everyone sign up before January 31st.

For high school boys and girls, keep an eye out for information coming from your head coaches on what’s new for you

For youth boys and girls, we will be getting a much needed (and frequently requested) uniform upgrade. This includes not only new uniforms, but also a practice pinnie and shooter shirt in each pack. Sign up now and watch for details on attending a Try-On event in the near future to get a new uniform that fits properly. If you don’t sign up, you may miss this information for the Try-On fitting event.

For those who are new to lacrosse, you of course will benefit from new items as well. The season begins early March and runs through early June with practices twice a week. Send us a note for more information: kettlemorainelacrosse@gmail.com

Spring Lacrosse

RSVP NOW FOR THE KM SHOWCASE - FEBRUARY 21 @ KMHS

KM Showcase

February 21st | 5:30-7:00pm | KMHS

This K-12 Enrollment Fair & Community Open House event is open to all residents & non-residents. Talk with administrators, staff, and students from all of our KM Schools! Get a personalized tour of the KMHS Campus, including all of our career pathways and subject areas. Watch video tours of our other Schools! Learn more about K-12 programs, curriculum, and offerings! Get information on the many athletic teams, clubs & activities that are available! Participate in interactive activities and WIN PRIZES!!! To learn more about the many choices in the Kettle Moraine School District.

RSVP NOW at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vUgKew1n310oElGm6PQuTCmW_DYuX5jTgTgeTgBcRWA/edit

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

KETTLE MORAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Providing Recreational and Educational Opportunities for Our KM Community!

We also rent space and are happy to facilitate your events, courses, or activities.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE!

COMMUNITY ED LOGO

Jump Rope Club
The course will include learning to jump rope, skill challenges, team jump roping and at the conclusion of the course a jump rope show for parents. 

Course will focus on fun, exercise and learning new challenges. Course is intended for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.  The jump rope show at the end will include a 1-3 min jump rope performance with a team to music.  The students will be working on this throughout the course. Enrollment is limited. The class will be held on Tuesdays after school beginning January 23.  Sign up today online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/ 

Cushing After School Spanish
The road to Spanish language learning success begins with this all new and exciting 8 week Spanish adventure.  Join us as we jet set off to the bustling city of Madrid Spain.  This class will energize and motivate students to learn useful vocabulary about sports, health and pastimes - all in Spanish.  Join us Thursdays after school.  

Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

2024 Girls Youth Lacrosse Try It Clinic Sign Up
https://forms.gle/oStkZitEc8aoapkZ9

Girls youth clinic is open for new players grades K-8 wanting to try lacrosse. Please sign up for 1 or all 4 clinics.

Dates of clinic: 1/24, 2/7, 2/21 and 3/6 at Cushing Elementary from 6:30-8

Time: 6:30-8 pm  

Location: Cushing Elementary School Gym

Equipment will be provided.

Have your daughter wear athletic apparel, bring a water bottle and mouth guard. Waiver signature will be required at drop off.Please submit any questions to: Heather Renno, Girls Youth coordinator at heatherrenno@gmail.com

Try It Lacrosse

Calm and Chairful Yoga
In Calm and Chairful  Yoga, participants perform a series of gentle and fluid movements, stretches, and breathing exercises while seated on a stable chair or using it for balance and support. The emphasis is on promoting relaxation, flexibility, and a sense of well-being  Class is on Thursdays at the high school at 4:30.  Sign up online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

American Sign Language ASL 1A
Introduces American Sign Language (ASL) to students with no previous experience with ASL. Emphasizes the expressive and receptive conversational skills of ASL used by the Deaf community. Students will learn strategies on how to introduce themselves, colors, and numbers 0 - 15. Includes introduction to American Deaf culture.  All ages welcome, students under 16 must be accompanied by a parent throughout the entire class time.  Class will be held on Tuesdays in February.  Sign up online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Virtual Spanish Programs Offered
From Elementary to Middle School Students to adult, KM Community Education offers a wide variety of opportunities with partners from Futura Language Professionals.  Learn vocabulary related to home, places and shops throughout the community.  Whether you are preparing for MS or HS Spanish classes or adults being able to carry on Spanish conversations at various levels and abilities, join us for an engaging and exciting class. Register online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Weight Training
Weight training for grades 5-8 will take place T,W,F from 4-5:15 at the high school weight room with high school coaching staff members.  The session will run 1/16/24-5/17/24 on school days.  Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Cushing Elementary School

https://www.kmsd.edu/cushing

227 Genesee Street Delafield, WI 53018