January
Fri, 16 - Family Movie Night
Mon, 19 - NO SCHOOL

February
Thurs, 5 - FIELD TRIP (Virtual): 4th Grade - Ellis Island Tour
Fri, 6 - FIELD TRIP: 5K - First Stage
Fri, 6 - Winter All Stars Jam, 5:30-8:00
Thurs, 12 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:30-7:30
Fri, 13 - NO SCHOOL
Fri, 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8:00-12:00
Wed, 18 - FIELD TRIP: 4th Grade - Madison
Wed, 18 - FIELD TRIP: 3rd Grade - Discovery World
Wed, 18 - KM Showcase/4K Fair, 5:30-7:00

Hello Cushing families,

I hope you are staying warm and enjoying the month of January. The weeks ahead are filled with exciting events at Cushing from class field trips to all-school events like the Winter All Stars Jam! In this week’s message, you’ll find more information about upcoming school and district activities, along with an update on our academic excellence goal, specifically in the area of literacy. We will continue to share updates around our other school goals in the coming weeks. 

Thank you for taking a few minutes to watch the short video update and for your support!

Go Stars! 

Mrs. Rach

Star Slip Winners!

**5th Grade Families** - Mark Your Calendars!

January 21
KMMS Orchestra, Band, and Choir directors introduce music options at each elementary school during the school day. Here is more information.

February 3 and 4
KMMS Information Night welcoming 5th grade families from 5:30-7:00 PM. This night will provide information on Create and Inspire at KMMS.

February 17 and 19
KMMS Tour Days for 5th grade parents and students from 9:00-10:00 AM - please fill out this Google Form to RSVP or call 262-965-6500 x2006 with any questions. 

**Let Mrs. Mirek know what date your student will be attending, too, so she can mark attendance accurately.

February 23
Due Date: 6th grade registration entries must be entered into the Infinite Campus portal.

Use this link for more information on each date.  We look forward to seeing you at the Middle School soon! 

Yearbooks
Click HERE to order your yearbook. The deadline to order is April 1.  All yearbooks will be handed out at school at the end of the year.  

If you can’t remember if you ordered a yearbook at the beginning of the school year, reach out to Mrs. Mirek.  Even if you’re 99.9% sure you placed an order, it doesn’t hurt to reach out just to be on the safe side.

The Oasis Project: Tutors Needed

Bad Guys 2

Join us TONIGHT for Cushing Family Movie Night!

5 - 7p.m. (movie starts at 5:30 p.m.)

Concession items will be available for purchase at the movie (cash only).

Friday, February 6  |  5:30-8

Our Winter All Stars Jam, an all-sports themed family fun event, is Friday, February 6, 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.! Gather your kids' favorite team jerseys or KM/Cushing spiritwear and join us for a night full of games and activities, food, our beloved classroom basket raffle, and tons of fun!

We need your help filling the baskets. Please refer to the classroom themes below, if you would like to contribute. You can start sending donations to school with your Cushing Star now. You may also drop off at the front office, but please email Ann Mirek (mireka@kmsd.edu) prior to delivering items. If you’re stumped with a basket donation idea, gift cards are always a great alternative. Thank you for your support!

Baskets will be raffled off the night of the event (you do not need to be present to win). All students will receive 5 tickets for classroom baskets and are able to purchase additional tickets through advanced sales and the night of the event. 

Interested in a pre-order ticket bundle? Classroom Basket Raffle tickets can be purchased here - https://givebutter.com/cushingwinterjam2026 

Classroom Basket Themes:
Mrs. Plewa - Crayola My World
Mrs. Drew - Barbies & Hot Wheels
Mrs. Horman - Lego Land
Mrs. Mokros - Family Game Night
Mrs. Brooks - Craft & Create
Mrs. Tennies - Poppin for Pop-Its
Mrs. Matson - Cooking Creations
Mrs. Ramsey - Camping Fun
Mrs. Ferch - Summer Fun
Mrs. Merz - Wonderful World of Disney
Mrs. Finn - Movie Night
Mrs. Loppnow - Super Science
Mrs. Bestor - Wisconsin Sports

Questions: Please contact Kristin Harding (kristinann85@gmail.com) or Chelsea Paulsen (chelsea.r.paulsen@gmail.com)

*** Our Winter Event wouldn’t be possible without the help of our community! Interested in volunteering the night of the event? Please check out the SignUpGenius here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084CADAF2BA5FF2-61655893-winter 

All meeting dates are now available on the Cushing school calendar and can be synced to your phone. Meetings take place in the Cushing Activity Center

Meeting summary and minutes can be found HERE

OR visit us at http://kmsd.edu/cushingpto for more information 

Attention K-8th Graders! Come learn a fun Hip Hop Routine with the KM Varsity Dance Team on Monday, February 9th from 5-7pm with a performance at halftime for the Varsity Girls Basketball Game on Tuesday, February 10th. Game starts at 7pm. Cost is $35 and includes a Kids Clinic T-Shirt. Complete details will be emailed to registered dancers. Sign up Now! 

Parents' Night Out is a night of fun for kids ages 5-10 to participate in animal-themed games and crafts, to have the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends, with proceeds being donated to Wildlife Warriors to support wildlife conservation.

Parents, if you are trying to find two hours of time to spend quality time with each other for Valentine's Day, this could be it!

Ages: Must be currently 5-10 years of age. 

Date: Friday, February 6th

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Wales Elementary (Dragons Den)

Cost: $15 Cash or Check at Arrival
(includes crafts and snacks)

Register: Scan the QR Code or Link to Sign Up

Contact Nicole Anderson at andenic@kmsd.edu with any questions.

KM4K FAIR FEBRUARY 18TH FROM 5:30-7 PM AT KMHS!
Attend the 4K Fair at the KM Showcase.
RSVP NOW: https://forms.gle/QRTs3PJ1PJdxAXa47! 

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 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. To learn more about KM4K, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/about-km4k, or contact our 4K Director, Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.

RSVP NOW FOR THE KM SHOWCASE – FEBRUARY 18TH FROM 5:30-7PM @ KMHS. THIS 4K-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 4K-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 to our Google form: https://forms.gle/YCCZKrTa2mezw4dD7

Friday, Jan. 16  |  Noon - 4pm

Friday, Jan. 23  |  Noon - 4:00pm

Thursday, Jan. 29  |  2:00pm - 4:00pm

Friday, Jan. 30  |  Noon - 4:00pm

Please be sure to visit the website often for updates and new programs. For program information and registration forms, visit www.kmsd.edu/communityed.

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

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE!

Aerobics for Adults
Need that extra push to get started with an exercise program? Make it easy by joining the longest running aerobics class in the Lake Country area. For over 35 years we’ve been getting this community into shape, and making friends at the same time. The routines have been designed so they work for anyone at any age or fitness level. Go at your own pace with easy to follow steps set to a variety of popular music. You’ll get just the right amount of cardiovascular exercise, followed by floor work that will both tone and stretch your muscles, for a complete full body workout.  Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Spanish Programs Offered at KM
With Futura Language Professionals, we offer a wide variety of in person or live virtual Spanish lessons for youth and adults in our community.  From beginner to advanced levels we have  multiple options.  You will receive dynamic interactive lessons.  All classes are listed online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Youth Dance Clinic
Attention K-8th Graders: Come learn a fun Hip Hop Routine with the KM Varsity Dance Team on Monday, February 9th from 5-7pm with a performance at halftime for the Varsity Girls Basketball Game on Tuesday, February 10th. Game starts at 7pm. Cost is $35 and includes a Kids Clinic T-Shirt.  Register at https://givebutter.com/N8c8IV

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.