CUSHING CHRONICLES

February
Mon, 5 - Kids Heart Challenge Begins
Mon 5 - Report Cards Available in Infinite Campus
Fri, 9 - Cushing Winter Jam, 5:30-7:30
Wed, 14 - FIELD TRIP: 3rd Grade - Discovery World
Thurs, 15 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:30-7:30
Fri, 16 - NO SCHOOL (Elementary Schools Only)
Fri, 16 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8-12
Wed, 21 - FIELD TRIP: 5th Grade - Waukesha Historical Museum

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

The Kettle Moraine Strategic Plan Summary has been completed. The plan summary was shared with staff and recently presented to the public at the school board meeting. This report represents outcomes and findings from a nine month process facilitated by a private consultant and carried out by 22 KM stakeholders who made up the Strategic Planning Team. A detailed description of each stage of the strategic planning process can be found below, along with key insights from each workshop. Learn more at https://www.kmsd.edu/spt.

Star Slip Winners!

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. 

Kids Heart Challenge
Kids Heart Challenge is coming the week of February 5th-9th at Cushing.  Mr. Cuda will be teaching students jump rope skills to get ready for the BIG event.

We would love for you to help make a difference in the lives of others by participating. You may get started by following the simple steps below.  

 1. Download the AHA Schools APP and Register.

2. Register here: http://www2.heart.org/goto/CushingElementary and Click “Sign Up”

Blessings in a Backpack Fundraising Event - February 8th

We are interested in gauging interest in parent participation in a virtual book club here at Cushing. The book we are considering is "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk" by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. This bestselling text offers valuable insights and methods for effective communication between parents and children. It provides parents/adults with useful strategies to handle negative emotions, express feelings without hurtfulness, promote cooperation, set boundaries, and resolve conflicts peacefully.

If you are interested in participating in the virtual book club, please complete this Google form. Based on the responses, we will plan meeting dates and times. Please note that we require a minimum of 10 parents to run the book club successfully.

Ms. Wiseman and Mrs. Rach

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.

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A great opportunity for KM parents to outfit their kids with gently used golf equipment, save some money and help raise money for the Junior Lasers Golf Teams.  Click HERE for more information.

Cushing After School Spanish
The road to Spanish language learning success begins with this all new and exciting 8 week Spanish adventure.  Join us as we jet set off to the bustling city of Madrid Spain.  This class will energize and motivate students to learn useful vocabulary about sports, health and pastimes - all in Spanish.  Join us Thursdays after school.  Last chance to enroll.  Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Virtual Spanish Classes Offered
Do you want to warm up your Spanish language skills this season? If so- join our convenient evening Live Virtual class this spring. No matter your experience level- Futura has a class for you with our four levels- Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and our Travel themed class. Check out our course descriptions for further details and to select the best option for your skill level. Participants learn basic conversation skills, vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and culture in real life settings and scenarios. Enroll today to join our popular program and Embark on your Spanish language journey today!  Register through Community Ed today!

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/

KM Tennis Association Offers New Programs and Opportunities
All programs are offered through the Community Education program.  Registration is available online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Spring Open Pickleball
Come one, come all…for open pickleball!  All abilities welcome.  The open pickleball $30 spring paddle band is your ticket to playing pickleball on the new KMHS pickleball courts all spring.  Spring session runs April 1-June 7.  Sessions will run when there are NO KMHS boys tennis matches from 6-8pm.  This will include the majority of M/W.

Adult Tennis Drill and Play
Men and Women players will be provided with instruction from tennis professionals on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at KMHS June 10-August 2.

Men’s and Women’s Tennis League
June 10-August 2.
Men’s on Mondays, Women on Wednesdays

Youth Tennis Academy
M-F - June 10-August 2, 8:30-10:20 am, ages 10-18, technique instruction, drills, competitions

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.