Cushing Elementary

CUSHING CHRONICLES

OCTOBER 25, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

October
Sat, 26 - Downtown Delafield Business Trick or Treat/Grand Illumination
Thurs, 31 - Dress as Your Favorite Book Character Day

November
Fri, 1 - NO SCHOOL - Elementary Schools Only
Mon, 4 - NO SCHOOL
Mon, 4 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Fri, 8 - Family Movie Night
Mon, 11 - Book Fair Begins
Mon, 11 - 3rd & 4th Grade Veterans Day Concert, 5:00
Wed, 27 - NO SCHOOL
Thurs, 28 - NO SCHOOL - Happy Thanksgiving
Fri, 29 - NO SCHOOL

CUSHING NEWS

Star Slip Winners!

Star Slips

Conferences - SignUp Genius Links
Click on the teacher's name for their SignUp Genius link for Parent/Teacher Conferences on November 4.

4K
Mrs. Plewa

5K
Mrs. Drew
Mrs. Horman

1st Grade
Mrs. Brooks
Mrs. Mokros

2nd Grade
Mrs. Matson
Mrs. Tennies

3rd Grade
Mrs. Ferch
Mrs. Ramsey

4th Grade
Mrs. Finn
Mrs. Merz

5th Grade
Mrs. Bestor
Mrs. Loppnow

Veterans Day Concert - Monday, November 11

Veterans Day Concert

Veterans Day is a time we remember and honor the men and women of our Armed Services.  The staff and students at Cushing Elementary would like to honor current and past service members at our Veterans Day program! If you, a family member, or a friend is/was a member of any service branch and would like to be a part of our Hero Slideshow, please complete THIS SURVEY.  

Please send all responses by Friday, November 1st to ensure they are included in the slideshow. 

When: Monday, November 11th at 5:00 PM
Where: Cushing Elementary Gym
Who is Performing : All Cushing Elementary 3rd and 4th Graders

**If you are unable to attach a photo to this form, please email the picture, as well as the name of the Veteran, to Mrs. Hassemer at hassemerc@kmsd.edu. 

Downtown Delafield Business Trick or Treat - October 26

Halloween in Delafield

Dress as Your Favorite Book Character Day AND Buddy Class Day! - October 31
On Thursday, October 31, dress as your favorite book character! Bring the book of your character to share with your buddy and read together. For students who don’t dress up, you should still bring a book to read with your buddy. More details will be shared as the day gets closer.  (If you don’t know what Buddy Class Day is, your child will be able to give you the scoop.)  

For the safety of our students, masks and/or pretend weapons are not allowed.

PTO UPDATES

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Family Movie Night

BOOK FAIR: NOVEMBER 11-15

Book Fair

This year's Book Fair (November 11th-15th in our Activity Center) is going to be epic! More Books. More Choices. More Fun. Start exploring together on our school's Book Fair homepage: Cushing Elementary Fall Book Fair .

In order to have a successful fair, we need your help!  Check out the signup genius below for a slot to volunteer! We appreciate your help!  Book Fair Volunteer Signup

EFFORTLESS FUNDRAISING

RAISE MONEY FOR CUSHING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! 

There are many ways to help Cushing raise money doing things that you are already doing each day.  Here are a few ideas that you can use to support Cushing without spending an extra dollar! 

Sentry Albrecht's Delafield: SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS! Sentry in Delafield will donate a portion of each purchase back to the school. All we need from you is to drop the receipts in the bin at Cushing right inside the vestibule at the main entrance. 

RaiseRight.com: Purchasing gift cards this holiday season? Shopping online? www.RaiseRight.com is a great way to purchase through your favorite retailers and restaurants and a portion of the order will benefit Cushing.  It's easy! Click "Join a Program", create an account, and enter Cushing's code: C236L8FL22232.

Box Tops through Walmart: Don't want to scan your receipt for Box Tops?  If you make purchases through Walmart, you can connect your Walmart app with Box Tops for Education and they will search your receipts for you! 

Box Tops

VOLUNTEERS

We are always looking for volunteers to make all of our fun events successful. Email volunteercushing@gmail.com to get on our volunteer list!  

PTO MEETINGS

Meetings take place in the Cushing Activity Center. Please email ptocushing@gmail.com to be added to the meeting invite or agenda.

Friday, Nov., 8 @ 9:30am
Friday, Dec., 6 @ 9:30am
Friday, Jan., 10 @ 9:30am

KM NEWS

GALS Workshops

GALS Workshops

EQUINE GRIEF EXPLORERS

Equine Grief Explorers

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

KETTLE MORAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Providing Recreational and Educational Opportunities for Our KM Community!

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!

COMMUNITY ED LOGO

LYBA Basketball - Grades 1-8
Registration is open for the 24-25 Youth Recreational basketball season.  All students in grades 1-8 are welcome.   Season begins in December and concludes in February.  Grades 3-8 will practice one night per week with Saturday morning games and will be followed by a season ending tournament.

Grades 1-2 will meet on Saturday mornings for one hour with practice and game play. Our emphasis will be on knowledge and execution of basketball skills, rules, sportsmanship, fair play and attitude. Eight foot baskets will be used.  

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

Deadline is October 27.  After the deadline, a $50 late fee applies pending availability.

KM Wrestling Club
Registration is open for the new season of the KM Wrestling Club for grades K-8  Sign up today at https://www.kettlemorainewrestlingclub.com/

The season kicks off November 18, but open mat is now available.

COMMUNITY EVENTS & FLYERS

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.

Cushing Elementary School

https://www.kmsd.edu/cushing

227 Genesee Street Delafield, WI 53018