Cushing Elementary
November
Fri, 1 - NO SCHOOL - Elementary Schools Only
Mon, 4 - NO SCHOOL
Mon, 4 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Fri, 8 - Family Movie Night, 5-7
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
December
Thurs, 12 - FIELD TRIP: 2nd Grade - Domes
Thurs, 12 - 1st & 2nd Grade Winter Concert, 5:00
Mon, 23 - WINTER BREAK BEGINS
January
Thurs, 2 - Classes Resume
Hi Cushing Families,
As we wrap up our first quarter of the school year, we're excited to share progress around two of our school goals that are shaping student success at Cushing.
Academic Growth Our academic growth goal centers around students meeting their growth targets in the area of literacy and math, based on fall data. To support this goal, our entire teaching staff along with other certified staff are engaging in professional learning around science-aligned literacy instruction as well as explicit and high leverage instructional practices. Students are engaging in whole group, small group and individual practice and teams regularly monitor their progress along the way.
Life Skills & Executive Functioning We recognize that strong organizational and self-management skills support academic success. Our staff have engaged in learning around life skills with a focus on planning and organization. The positive response from our staff has led us to plan additional staff learning. One key action step in this goal area is our school-wide Star Folder system. These folders serve as both an organizational tool and a bridge between school and home, helping students develop organizational skills while keeping families informed about their learning at Cushing. Our students have even created a video about planning and organization – demonstrating their engagement with these important life skills!
Some Ways You Can Support These Goals:
Review your child's STAR Folder regularly and talk with them about what they are bringing home/reporting home about
Read at home with your child(ren) and talk about what they’re reading
Practice math facts or play math games
Talk with your child about their organizational strategies
Stay connected with your child's teacher about both academic and life skills; conferences are a great opportunity for this!
We look forward to sharing updates about our other school goals in future editions of the Cushing Chronicles.
We’re thankful for your partnership!
Mrs. Rach
Star Slip Winners!
Conferences - SignUp Genius Links
Click on the teacher's name for their SignUp Genius link for Parent/Teacher Conferences on Monday, November 4.
Veterans Day Concert - Monday, November 11
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 TODAY - 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.
Guidelines for Keeping Sick Kids at Home
Students must be fever, vomit, and/or diarrhea-free for 24 hours without the use of medication before returning to school.
Cooler Weather
Cooler temperatures are right around the corner and that means it’s Friendly-Reminder Time: Please make sure that you start sending your child(ren) with a coat, labeled with their name.
Fun Fact: If the temps are 50 degrees or colder - students MUST wear a jacket at recess.
Pack 20 Culver’s Night - Tuesday, November 12
Please help support our school's Cub Scouts from Pack 20 and have a great meal,ff too! Join us at the Culver's in Wales on Tuesday, November 12th, from 4pm-7pm for supper. You can go through the drive-thru, order online for curbside pickup, call-in to-go or eat in the dining room, and Culver's will donate 10% to our Pack! Thank you for your support.
Pizza will be pre-order for the Cushing movie night on Friday November 8, 2024. Please complete THIS FORM by Wednesday November 6, 2024 to reserve your pizza. All Pizzas will be medium and cost $12. Please have cash to pay for the pizza at the movie.
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 262.227.1926.
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 .
Looking for Volunteers
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
Book Fair Hours:
Monday, November 11: 3:00-5:00 (before the Veterans Day Concert)
Tuesday, November 12 - Thursday, November 14: 9:00-4:00
Create a Book Fair eWallet for Cash-Free Shopping
Click HERE to set up your child’s eWallet. Convenient and secure, eWallet lets your child choose books they want to read. Plus, you can share your eWallet link so friends and family can help your child find even more to read.
Unspent funds from a past Fair? To transfer them to this Fair, log in to your Scholastic account and create a new eWallet-then your previous balance will be available to transfer as an eGift Card.
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!
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, Nov., 8 @ 9:30am
Friday, Dec., 6 @ 9:30am
Friday, Jan., 10 @ 9:30am
National Stress Awareness Day, observed on the first Wednesday in November, encourages us to identify and address the stressors in our lives. While some stress can motivate and protect us, excessive stress can negatively impact our health and relationships.
Recognizing the sources of stress—whether they stem from health issues, work/school environments, financial concerns, or family dynamics—is essential. By pinpointing these stressors, we can take steps to manage and reduce them.
Here are some effective tools for managing stress:
Develop Coping Skills: Practice techniques like deep breathing, mindfulness, or meditation to help manage anxiety.
Let Go of the Unchangeable: Focus on what you can control and try to release the rest.
Exercise Regularly: Physical activity helps release built-up tension and improve overall well-being.
Maintain a Balanced Diet: Eating nutritious foods can provide the energy and resilience needed to cope with stress.
Taking proactive steps on National Stress Awareness Day can lead to healthier, more balanced lives. Remember, it's okay to seek help if you're feeling overwhelmed.
Smart but Scattered
by Peg Dawson and Richard Guare
A fantastic resource! It offers practical strategies for helping children strengthen their executive skills, which are crucial for success in school and life. The insights for parents are especially valuable, as they can apply these techniques to support their children's development. Highly recommended for parents who have children ages 4-13.
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.
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024-2025 WRESTLING SEASON IS NOW OPEN!!!
Season Information: All practice sessions are held on Monday through Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 in the high school wrestling rooms. Practice groups are based on experience / skill level and age group as needed. The Beginner and Intermediate groups practice two days a week for 60 minutes and the Advanced group practices up to four days a week for 90 minutes. For the Beginner group, the season starts the second week in December and concludes the first week in March during our annual Family Night event. The Intermediate and Advanced groups begin practice in the middle of November, finishing up with Team State and Individual State in March.
CLICK ON THE REGISTRATION LINK BELOW TO SIGN UP!
Registration Link: https://kettlemorainewrestling.sportngin.com/register/form/614956972
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.