CUSHING CHRONICLES

December
Fri, 20 - Holiday Spirit Day: Sparkly and Bright
Fri, 20 - FIELD TRIP: 1st Grade - Milwaukee Zoo
Mon, 23 - WINTER BREAK BEGINS

January
Thurs, 2 - Classes Resume
Wed, 15 - KM4K Info Fair @ Dousman Elementary. Details to come.
Mon, 20 - NO SCHOOL
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

Hello Cushing families!

As we head into the holiday break, we want to share our gratitude for your continued support, trust, and partnership over the years. Our school year thus far has been filled with learning, laughter, and growth; this past week, in particular, brought joy, cheer, and a touch of playful mischief — a wonderful way to close out 2024.

On behalf of our entire staff, we wish you a warm season’s greetings and a happy, healthy new year. We look forward to welcoming our Cushing Stars back in 2025!

Star Slip Winners!

Holiday Spirit Days!

Friday, December 20 - Sparkly & Bright
Deck yourself out in all things Sparkly & Bright

Cold Weather & Recess
We’ve had a lot of families ask if they should still send snow gear to school during VERY COLD weather.  The quick answer to that is YES.  Here are the reasons:

1. 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.  It may not feel like 0 at lunch-recess, but it might for 2nd recess.  We all know how important fresh air is for our students…even if it’s just for 5 minutes.
   

2. Buses can and do breakdown.  Breakdowns don't happen often, but with cold temps - you just never know.
   

3. 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.
   

4. It’s good to stick with the habit of bringing your snow bag to school every day. We all know how easy it is to get out of a habit when we miss a day or two.  
   

5. Yes, the snow bags can be heavy.  View them as a little workout. 

Winter Gear Rules
All Grades: Please make sure all outdoor clothing is labeled with your child(ren)'s name. Lots of students have black snow pants. :)  Bringing hats, mittens, and gloves every day is a good idea, too.

Snow Gear MUST go home every day.  We need to keep the hallways clear for our evening cleaning crew. Plus, wet snow gear doesn’t dry well at Cushing (it can get smelly, too). 

5K-3rd Grade: Snow Pants AND boots must be worn to play in the snow.  If a student forgets their snow gear, they will stay on the blacktop for recess. This can cause lots of tears, so please remind your student to bring their snow gear to school every day once the snow starts falling.

4th & 5th Grade:  Boots are required, Snow Pants are optional for recess.

New Phone Number/Email?
Parents/Guardians - you can now update your contact information (phone number and/or email address) in the Parent Portal.

Click on the person icon (User Menu) in the upper right of the app/website > Settings > Contact Preferences  > Make your changes and click the “Save” button.

Thank you for keeping your contact information in Infinite Campus current at all times.

Friday February 7th, 2025: Cushing Winter Family Event

There will be games, prizes, food vendors and the popular Classroom Basket Raffle!

*If you are interested in volunteering or supporting this committee please reach out to: AnnMarie Kreitzer, (414) 721-6756, amibis@hotmail.com.

Our Cushing Stars were busy creating holiday cards for family, friends and community members this week. Thank you to all of our volunteers for making it a fun and festive week! The community cards will be delivered to residents at Three Pillars Senior Living Communities in Dousman to bring them holiday cheer!

Our heartfelt thanks to all who helped chip in to stock the break room last month for the teachers and staff. It wouldn’t be possible without Elizabeth Schoene, Rebekah DeLuca, Claire Zajicek, Mary Grabarczyk, Sarah Geboy, Lisa Winchell, Kristian John’s, Kristin Risius, Katie Wilson, Jenna Marcotte, Kirstin Russell, Kristin Harding, Audrey Roepke, Christie Crutcher, Andrea Kostichka, Serena Hughes, Kristin Sobanski, Nora Sawall, Andrea Mihalovich, Alison Gorney, Michelle Schneider, Joanie Miller, Erica Jacobs, Michelle McCullough, Megan Smith, Amy Mueller, Emily Blau, Angela Steenhagen, Jen McCoy, Magalie Miller and Haley Zanskas.

HELP SUPPORT CUSHING WITHOUT SPENDING ANY EXTRA THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

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, Jan. 10 @ 9:30am
Friday, Feb. 7 @ 9:30am
Friday, March 7 @ 9:30am

Buy Tickets: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/mainstreetsonganddance/7665

Weight Training Grades 5-8
Weight training for grades 5-8 will take place M,W,F from 3:45-5:15 at the high school weight room with high school coaching staff members.  The session will run 12/2-5/16 on school days.  Join us when you can!  Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

KM Lacrosse Registration 2025 Season
Lacrosse registration is now live for both indoor skills sessions and spring season. To register please use the following links.

Indoor: Youth girls indoor  or  Youth boys indoor
Spring Registration: Spring Registration

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/

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.