Cushing Elementary
January
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
Greetings Cushing families!
We are interested in gauging interest in parent participation in a virtual book club here at Cushing. The book we are considering is "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk" by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. This bestselling text offers valuable insights and methods for effective communication between parents and children. It provides parents/adults with useful strategies to handle negative emotions, express feelings without hurtfulness, promote cooperation, set boundaries, and resolve conflicts peacefully.
If you are interested in participating in the virtual book club, please complete this Google form. Based on the responses, we will plan meeting dates and times. Please note that we require a minimum of 10 parents to run the book club successfully.
Mrs. Rach and Ms. Wiseman (school counselor)
Star Slip Winners!
***ATTENTION: Fifth Grade Families***
Middle School Information Nights
Please see the upcoming important dates for Middle School Information Nights, Tour Dates and the Registration deadline. Check your email for more information on these events. All Information Nights and Tours take place at the Middle School.
KMMS Information Nights Welcoming 5th Grade Families
February 5 or 6 (You do not need to attend both nights. Same info will be shared each night.)
5:30-7:00PM
These evenings will provide more information about different learning environment choices.
KMMS Tour Days for parents and students
Feb 12, 13, or 15
9:00-10:00AM
Must RSVP to rogersb@kmsd.edu to reserve your spot.
Registration Due Date
Feb 23
6th grade registration entries must be entered into the Infinite Campus portal.
Questions? Please email or call Middle School Office Assistant, Bobbie Rogers at rogersb@kmsd.edu or ext. 2006
Cold Weather & Recess
We’ve had a lot of families ask if they should send snow gear backs to school during this stretch of COLD weather. The quick answer to that is YES. Here are the reasons:
When the Feels Like temperature is 0 and above, we will be going outside for recess. When the Feels Like is below 0, outdoor recess will be reduced or we will shift to indoor recess. We’ve had a lot of indoor recess this week. It may not feel like 0 at lunch-recess, but it might for 2nd recess. We all know how important fresh air is, especially when you’ve been stuck inside…looking at all the snow you wish you could play in...
Buses can and do breakdown. Not that breakdowns happen often, but with these temps - you just never know.
We don’t plan Fire/Evacuation Drills on freezing days. However, if we need to leave the building for an extended period of time, having snow gear will help.
It’s good to stick with the habit of bringing your snow gear to school every day. We all know how easy it is to get out of a habit when we miss a day or two. Just think about those New Year’s Resolutions...
Yes, the snow gear bags can be heavy. View them as a little workout. Keep thinking about those New Year’s Resolutions. :)
Listening Session: Class Size - Tuesday, January 23 @ 6:30
On Tuesday, January 23rd at 6:30 in the KMHS library, district leadership will be hosting a listening session regarding class sizes. The purpose of this session is to build parent, community and staff understanding about the current realities of our class sizes throughout the district. Here are some of the topics that will be addressed:
a comparison to neighboring districts
budget implications including enrollment projection
what it would take to lower class sizes
build district understanding of parent, community and staff priorities as they relate to class sizes
Please plan to attend if you would like to gain information or share your thoughts about this topic and its impact at Kettle Moraine.
5th Grade Musical
As we prepare for the upcoming Pirates the Musical, we wanted to reach out and share that we have created an Amazon wish list to make it easier for those who are interested in supporting the concert. The wish list includes various supplies and props that our 5th-grade students will need for their performance. If you or anyone you know would like to contribute, please feel free to check out the wish list. Your generosity would greatly enhance the experience for our students.
Thank you for your continued support, and please reach out if you have any questions.
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”
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!
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
The Waukesha Spring session of Healing Hearts will be starting soon. The 12 week session starts on Monday, Feb 5 and runs until April 22, 2024.
Children will find care, support, and healing through age-based peer support groups while parents/guardians participate in a peer support group specifically for them.
Please CLICK HERE to register for a group, share this with someone you know who may benefit from it or call, 262-751-0874 for more info.
Registration for RESIDENTS is now open. For resident registration information, contact Kristie Feucht at feuchtk@kmsd.edu.
Registration for NON-RESIDENTS will open February 5th, 2024. For more information on open enrollment, contact Jenny Godin at jenny@kmsd.edu. More enrollment information can be found HERE.
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
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
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
Tuesday | 1.23.24 | 11am - 4pm
Wednesday | 1.24.24 | 11am - 4pm
Thursday | 1.25.24 | 12 – 6pm
Friday | 1.26.24 | 12 – 6pm
Tuesday | 1.30.24 | 12 – 5pm
We also rent space and are happy to facilitate your events, courses, or activities.
Aerobics
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. Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays at KM Middle School. Sign up online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Upcoming Youth Volleyball Opportunities
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. 23. Sign up online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/