Cushing Elementary
February
Fri, 16 - NO SCHOOL (Elementary Schools Only)
Fri, 16 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8-12
Wed, 21 - FIELD TRIP: 5th Grade - Waukesha Historical Museum
Fri, 23 - Fifth Graders: Middle School Registration Due
Thurs, 29 - Dine for Cushing: Chick-fil-a, 5-8
March
Wed, 13 - 5th Grade Concert, 6:00
Thurs, 14 - FIELD TRIP: 4th Grade - Capitol
Mon, 25 - SPRING BREAK BEGINS
April
Tues, 2 - Classes Resume
Hi Cushing families! So far this month, many of our conversations at Cushing have revolved around friendship, positivity, and kindness. As a school team, our focus is on highlighting positive interactions observed here at Cushing. Research shows that groups do their best work when the ratio of positive to negative interactions is at least 3 to 1. When positivity rises even higher, to 4-6 positives for every 1 negative, that's when teams thrive.
As a staff here at Cushing, we focus on achieving a ratio of highlighting 5 positives for every 1 negative, recognizing that acknowledged behavior is more likely to be repeated. We understand that balanced feedback, along with support, fosters a motivating environment for all. At Cushing, we are working towards that motivating environment by spreading positivity and kindness through positive interactions.
Star Slip Winners!
Bridge To Brighter
Some of our Fifth Grade Students are working on a service project to benefit Bridge to Brighter - a local organization focused on providing support for youth in and aging out of foster care through resources and programming that help them achieve their goals. Watch THIS VIDEO to learn more! We are collecting items through March 22nd.
Items we are collecting:
Laundry Detergent
Fabric Softener
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Razors
Shaving Cream
18+ Socks and Underwear
Dish Soap
Gift Cards to Pick N Save or Walmart
Fifth Grade Families: Invite from KMMS PTO
You are invited to a KMMS PTO Community Meeting at the middle school on Tuesday, March 5th at 9:00 a.m. Special guest, Deputy Soneberg, will share current trends that relate to student safety and well-being, and Principal Kitzerow will discuss developments in the learning environment transition. Additionally, the PTO will share an update and seek your input on how to increase impact for students and staff. Please consider joining us to learn about issues affecting your student and how you can become involved with other KMMS parents.
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.
Volunteer To Help!
Join in the Fun! Cushing Elementary is looking for some volunteers to get involved in a variety of events and efforts we have planned for Cushing students and their families. Volunteers are needed to make the events a success. Please click on the link below to learn more about the different opportunities we have available.
We couldn't have had such a wonderful event without the help of all of our volunteers. We'd like to especially thank...
Committee Members: Michele Dearing & Amy Mueller
Volunteers: April Hansen, Jenna Marcotte, St. John's Cadets, Zoe Zeman, Christie Crutcher and the Kohl's Cares Volunteer Team
Sean Becker for the amazing light display
Donations and Financial Support: Smiley Barn & Soul Fire
Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts
Parent’s Night Out is a night of fun for kids ages 5-11 to participate in games and crafts to have the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends with proceeds being donated to the Women's Center of Waukesha.
Parents/guardians - if you are trying to find two hours to spend quality time with each other for Valentine's Day, this could be it!
Ages: Must be currently 5-11 years of age.
Date: Friday, February 16th
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Kettle Moraine High School (KM Global Area)
Cost: $15 (includes crafts and snacks)
Contact Chase Messmann at messcha@kmsd.edu with any questions.
Monday March 4 | 6:00pm-7:00pm
KMHS Library
Topic: ADHD/Anxiety/Executive Functions/Parenting Strategies
Audience: K-12 District parents
Click HERE to register.
Sunday, March 17, 2024 1:00 – 2:30pm
Kettle Moraine High School / West Gym
Led by Kettle Moraine Varsity Coach Brian Richert, the KM Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball teams will host a skills and drills clinic for 3-8th grade boys and girls. This event will include fun games and drills for all-level players.
This is a fundraiser to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), an organization devoted to funding critical research to treat and cure blood cancers. The KM Varsity teams are doing their part to support this cause – and all proceeds of this event will go directly to LLS Wisconsin.
Suggested donation amount is $25, which can be paid online click here. or at the event.
To sign up now for the Shoot for a Cure, click 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.
Click HERE to RSVP.
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
Thursday | 2.15.24 | Noon - 4:00pm
Friday | 2.16.24 | Noon - 4:00pm
Wednesday | 2.21.24 | 4:00-7:30
Thursday | 2.22.24 | Noon - 4:00
We also rent space and are happy to facilitate your events, courses, or activities.
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/
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.