Cushing Elementary
January
Mon, 20 - NO SCHOOL
Mon, 27 - KMMS Information Night (for 5th Grade Families), 5:30-7:00
Fri, 31 - Cushing Family Movie Night
February
Thurs, 6 - FIELD TRIP: 2nd Grade - First Stage
Fri, 7 - Cushing Family Winter Event
Wed, 12 - FIELD TRIP: 3rd Grade - Discovery World
Thurs, 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:30-7:30
Fri, 14 - NO SCHOOL
Fri, 14 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8-12
Hi Cushing Families! I hope you’re all staying warm during these chilly temperatures. This blast of chilly air often brings up questions like, “When do students go outside for recess, and when is indoor recess held?”
We appreciate your help in making sure students are ready for the cooler weather by packing their labeled snow gear. Our goal is to get outside and enjoy the fresh air as much as possible, but we also prioritize safety and comfort. To guide our recess decisions, we use the wind chill or feels-like temperature. If the wind chill is below zero, recess will be held indoors and if the wind chill is zero or above, we’re heading outside to play!
This is also a great opportunity to reinforce important life skills like planning and organizing. Encourage your Cushing Star to check the weather, pick out their outfit, and pack a winter bag to be prepared for the school day.
Stay warm,
Mrs. Rach
Star Slip Winners!
FOUND: Ring
A ring was found at Cushing. If it could be yours, please reach out to Mrs. Mirek.
Front Office Update
We want to inform you about a few minor adjustments to Cushing’s front office area. These updates are designed to enhance our current safety measures and maximize our current building layout while continuing to provide excellent service to our families and Cushing guests.
The changes include:
The first set of vestibule doors will now be locked, and visitors will need to buzz in for access to the next set of doors.
A phone/intercom will be installed in the first vestibule to allow front office staff to communicate with visitors before granting entry.
Guests will need to be buzzed in through both sets of doors and will speak with office staff via phone or intercom before entering the office.
Our aim is to maintain a welcoming school environment while ensuring the safety and security of everyone. These changes will improve visibility and better support the needs of our students, families, guests, and staff.
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.
Menu Change - 1/22
Hot Lunch Choice #1 on Wednesday, January 22 will be Chicken Drumstick. NOT Salisbury Steak as listed on the printed menu.
Send those Sentry receipts to school from your holiday shopping! They can come with your student or dropped off at the front entrance in the designated bin.
Pizza will be pre-order for the Cushing movie night on Friday January 31, 2025.
Please complete this form by Wednesday January 29, 2025 to reserve your pizza(s). Pizza will cost $12. Pizza will need to be paid for at the movie, please have cash.
Water, Gatorade, and popcorn will be available for purchase at the movie.
If you order a pizza and are unable to attend the movie, you are still responsible for payment.
Questions - contact the movie coordinator at 262-227-1926.
Go For The Gold - Winter Wonderland
Friday, February 7th | 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Join us for a fun family night of Carnival and Sport style games in the Gym and Activity Center, Give-aways, delicious food from local vendors, and the always popular classroom basket raffle. Parents/Guardians must accompany students.
Each Class is collecting Donations for the Basket Raffle. Collection is from January 6th through January 31st.
All students will receive 5 raffle tickets for the Classroom Basket, given out the week of February 3rd.
New this year, Raffle Tickets will be sold the night of the event for $1/ticket!
We need parent volunteers, if you are interested and able to help out during the event please contact AnnMarie Kreitzer (414) 721-6756 or amibis@hotmail.com.
We are always looking for volunteers to make all of our fun events successful. Email volunteercushing@gmail.com to get on our volunteer list!
Meetings take place in the Cushing Activity Center. Please email ptocushing@gmail.com to be added to the meeting invite or agenda.
Friday, Feb. 7 @ 9:30am
Friday, March 7 @ 9:30am
Friday April, 4 @ 9:30am
Friday, January 17: 12-4
Beauty Inside & Out Winter Workshop for Girls 8-10 Years Old
Sunday, February 23rd | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Snips & Giggles in Oconomowoc
Join us and our team as we offer an interactive mind and body experience for girls ages 8 to 10 years old. This self-esteem building experience will help girls learn to accept their unique differences and love themselves inside and out. Mindfulness, dietary education, yoga and art will be used to tap into their inner positive self.
Challenge the myth of perfection
Explore our unique gifts and areas of strength
Learn self-care techniques and develop a self-care plan
Explore techniques and skills that develop confidence in healthy ways
Discover Kid-friendly techniques to improve leadership skills
Click HERE to register. Only a few spots remain!
Email questions here: info.galsonthegoproject@gmail.com
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.
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 28. Sign up today online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Cushing After School Spanish
Spanish Class starts in February! Looking for an exciting way for your child to learn Spanish? This 8-week adventure, ¡Vamos con los animales!, is just what they need! From “visiting” a pet store to exploring a family farm, the zoo, the ocean, and the rainforest, students will learn new vocabulary, conversation skills, and cultural facts—all in Spanish! Join us for a wild journey! Class is held Thursdays at Cushing 3:10-4:10 pm beginning February 6. Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Class is held Thursdays at Cushing 3:10-4:10 pm beginning February 6. Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Zumba Gold
ZUMBA GOLD® is perfect for active older adults, those new to exercise, those looking for a lower impact choice and those coming back into the fitness routine who are looking for a Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity.
How It Works:
This class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered, feeling strong and successful. Join us on Thursdays at 4:30. Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Spanish Programs Offered at KM
Start 2025 by learning Spanish as a family! This February, With Futura Language Professionals, we offer a wide variety of in person or live virtual Spanish lessons for youth, middle schoolers, 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/
AEROBICISE! FOR WOMEN AND MEN
Need that extra push to get started on an exercise program? Make it easy by joining the longest running aerobics class in the Lake Country area. For over 30 years we’ve been getting this community into shape and making friends at the same time. We’ve perfected our routines so they work for anyone of any age or fitness level. Work at your own pace with easy to follow steps set to a wide variety of the music you love. Classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Youth Volleyball League
Friday night recreational co-ed volleyball league registration is now open. Join us March-May at the high school, grades 4-8 are invited. Learn skills, play matches, and have fun working with high school players. Registration deadline is Feb. 19. Sign up online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
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