CUSHING CHRONICLES

October
Tues, 10 - Picture Retake Day
Tues, 10 - FIELD TRIP: 5K - Green Meadows
Wed, 11 - FIELD TRIP: 4th Grade - Old World Wisconsin
Fri, 13 - Fire Prevention Day
Mon, 16 - Navigating Digital Safety @ KMHS
Wed, 18 - Dine for Cushing: MOD Pizza
Mon, 30 - FIELD TRIP: 3rd Grade - Homestead Animal Farm
Tues, 31 - Fall Spirit Day

November
Thurs, 2 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4-8
Fri, 3 - NO SCHOOL
Fri, 3 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8-12
Fri, 10 - Veterans Day Concert, 2:00
Wed, 22 - NO SCHOOL
Thurs, 23 - NO SCHOOL - Happy Thanksgiving
Fri, 24 - NO SCHOOL

A sincere thank you to our school community for the support shown during and leading up to our Decathlon on Wednesday. The dedication from volunteers / our PTO and the thoughtful financial contributions were instrumental in making the Decathlon the success that it was. Whether setting up games, cheering on our students, or providing financial support, your commitment and belief in promoting a sense of community, physical activity, teamwork, and friendly competition among our elementary students did not go unnoticed. The smiles on our students' faces during the Decathlon reflected joy and the valuable life skills they experienced, including sportsmanship, determination, and teamwork. Thank you!

Star Slip Winners!

Decathlon T-Shirts
Please hold onto your Decathlon t-shirt for the rest of the school year.  We often ask students to wear their Decathlon t-shirts throughout the year for Field Trips and Off Campus Events to make it easier to locate our Cushing Stars.

A Message from our Library Media Center
As you know, this year one of our school goals focuses on building a respectful school community.  We kickstarted the year by talking about what respectful behavior looks like in different areas at Cushing. Mrs. Klatt also talked to all Cushing students about what it means to be respectful while students are online.  The expectation at Cushing is that students are using their devices at approved times and that they are only on the websites that the teacher has told them to go on. 

As a district, we feel it is so important to develop these skills at an early age that we have incorporated them into our behavior plan.  If students go on their devices without permission or are on websites other than the ones instructed to go on, it will result in an Office Discipline Referral. When students misuse technology or disregard a teacher's instructions, it not only demonstrates disrespect but also represents a misuse of technology. We are asking for your support as we teach your child(ren) respect and digital safety.  

The saying, “Little kids little problems, big kids big problems” helps to put this in perspective.  We know that mistakes are a part of the learning process; we want them to learn respect and digital safety at a young age so that when they are more independent, mistakes don’t turn into big problems. 

These rules can be used at home as well.  You should have conversations with your child about appropriate times and places to go online and safe websites.  A sample Family Media Agreement can be found HERE. In a world increasingly dominated by digital interactions, it is crucial that we instill in our students the values of respect and responsible digital behavior from an early age. We’re thankful for your support and partnership. 

In partnership, 
Mrs. Rach and Mrs. Klatt

Picture Retakes - October 10
Empire Photography will be here in the morning on Tuesday, October 10th for picture retakes.  If your learner is making a funny face and you want a re-do or if your learner did not get their picture taken at Great Start Conferences, fill out THIS FORM. 

Buddy Classes at Cushing
We are planning a school-wide buddy activity for October involving painting rocks. We are reaching out to kindly ask for donations from our Amazon Wishlist to support this upcoming buddy class activity.

Fall Spirit Day - Tuesday, October 31
Wear Black & Orange or dress up as your favorite character from a book. For the safety of our students, masks and/or pretend weapons are not allowed.

Social Skills for Success

A wonderful day was had by all at our 2023 Cushing Decathlon! Our day wouldn't have been possible without all of the parent and grandparent volunteers that came out to help us organize the events and cheer on our Cushing Students. Thank you all so much for spending the day with us.

A huge thank you again to all of our sponsors who helped Cushing reach our goal!!!! Cushing families and the community really showed their support and we are full of gratitude.  Here's a shout out to our Family, Gold, Silver and Bronze Sponsors!

Harding Family, Hughes Family, Winchell Family, Stevens Family, T-Rex Kids, Vidonish Family, Timm Family, Ploeger Family, Beres Family, Comingore Family, Anonymous Family, Szerenyi Family, McHugh Family, Jacobs Family, Mueller Family, Steenhagen Family, Gals Institute LLC, Schoene Family, Ebert Family, Anonymous Family, Niess Family, Burkee Family, Blau Family, Stippich Family, Dearing Family, Wilson Family, Kasper Family, Byrne Family, Farnam Family, Lane Family, Alba Family, Beres Family Grandparents, Schneider Family

Box Tops
We've got some hair-raisingly good bonus offers this month. Scan your receipts and POOF, it can really add up for Cushing! Check out these October offers…

After School Spanish
The road to Spanish language learning begins with this all new and exciting 16-week Spanish adventure! ]Students will learn practical conversation skills as well as vocabulary related to the home, community, health, sports and pastimes-all in Spanish! Join us Thursdays after school at Cushing.  For details and registration visit 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.  Register online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Kettle Moraine Wrestling Club
All students in grades K-8 are invited to join the Kettle Moraine Wrestling Club.  

2023-2024 SEASON INFORMATION

Open Mat Nights: Open Mat Nights begin on September 6th.  Open Mat will be held in the High School wrestling room every Wednesday from 6-7:30.  All registered wrestlers are welcome to attend.  We'll have a structured session available, but wrestlers are welcome to use the room for drilling, live wrestling or games as well.  We encourage wrestlers to "bring a partner", but we will pair up wrestlers appropriately as needed. 

Regular Season:  The regular season for Middle School will begin on November 13th and the Youth season will begin on December 5th.  The conclusion of the regular winter season will be on February 28th when we host our annual Youth Night.  Post season will continue through the Wisconsin Youth State wrestling tournament at the end of March. 

Middle School Practice:  Practices for the Middle School wrestlers will take place Monday through Thursday at the Middle School, directly after the school day ends.

Youth Practice: Practices for K-5th grade are on Mondays and Wednesdays in the High School wrestling room.  K-2nd practices from 5:15 to 6:00.  3rd-8th practices from 6:00 to 7:30.

For more details or to register, please visit www.kettlemorainewrestlingclub.com

LYBA Basketball- Grades 1-8
Registration is open for the 23-24 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 90 minutes 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/

Middle School Competition Dance Team
Tryouts will be held 10/16 and 10/18 from 4-5:30 at Dousman Elementary.  Once the team is chosen, practices twice per week, October 30- January 10.  The team will perform at two local competitions.  If a uniform is needed there will be an additional $100 dress rental fee.  Register online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/