CUSHING CHRONICLES

February
Fri, 23 - Fifth Graders: Middle School Registration Due
Thurs, 29 - Dine for Cushing: Chick-fil-a, 5-8

March
Fri, 1 - Yearbook Orders Due
Wed, 13 - 5th Grade Concert, 6:00
Thurs, 14 - FIELD TRIP: 4th Grade - Capitol
Mon, 25 - SPRING BREAK BEGINS

April
Tues, 2 - Classes Resume
Thurs, 4 - 4th Grade Parent Camp Info Meeting
Thurs, 18 - FIELD TRIP: 4th Grade - Camp Whitcomb
Fri, 19 - FIELD TRIP: 4th Grade - Camp Whitcomb
Tues, 23 - Spring Book Fair with Literati Begins
Thurs, 25 - Celebration of Learning, 4-6
Thurs, 25 - Spring Book Fair with Literati Ends

Hi Families!

As the weather gets warmers, we wanted to share some opportunities for learning that the great outdoors has to offer. With spring seemingly knocking on our door, it’s a great time to have some outdoor adventures.  Here’s just a few suggestions for outdoor learning that you and your family might consider enjoying together:

• Visit the Cushing Nature Trail: Our nature trail is near our new pavilion and we welcome everyone who wishes to explore it with open arms! We think our new playground is pretty neat too!
  

• Take Reading Outside: Create a cozy outdoor reading nook with blankets, cushions, and a basket of books. Encourage your children to choose books about nature, animals, or any other adventures to read aloud or enjoy independently.
  

• Scavenger Hunts: Organize scavenger hunts with different themed clues and challenges. Some of our favorites include alphabet scavenger hunts where we look for objects outside that start with each letter of the alphabet. For example, "A" could be an acorn, "B" could be a bird, and so on. We also like shape and color scavenger hunts!
  

• Play Games: We love imaginative games just as much as we love games like four square and tag. Movement is awesome!
  

• Nature Journaling: Record observations and drawings of plants, animals, and other things you come across during outdoor exploration. Encourage kiddos to write descriptions and ask questions about what they see.

Outdoor learning is educational and promotes physical activity, reduces stress, and fosters a deeper connection with the world around us. So, grab your favorite outdoor clothes and try out some outdoor learning adventures together!

Happy exploring and Go Stars!

Star Slip Winners!

Yearbooks - Orders Due by March 1
Click HERE to order your yearbook. The deadline to order your yearbook is Friday, March 1st.  All yearbooks will be handed out at school at the end of the year.  Please call/email Empire Photography if you have any questions.  608-257-2941  |  customerservice@empirephotos.com

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.

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KM Lacrosse is holding their annual Lax Blast Fundraiser on March 16th. It’s our largest fundraiser and benefits all lacrosse players - youth through high school, both boys and girls. Last year was a record year and with that, we’re able to fund multiple items impacting all our players - from new uniforms and player packs for our youth boys and girls to high school girls uniforms and gloves for all high school boys, with alternate helmets for varsity. In addition, funds raised go towards maintenance, goals, balls and other equipment, to name a few.

Join the fun, meet other club parents and friends and build a strong support structure and sense of family around our players so we can continue to benefit the boys and girls of KM Lacrosse now and into the future.

Get your tickets now and/or consider becoming a sponsor: kmlacrosse.com/lax-blast

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 

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/

After School Wrestling
In partnership with the KMHS wrestling team, the KM youth wrestling club would like to invite you to participate in our 2024 After School Camp! Members from the KMHS wrestling team will lead the camp sessions. The camp is open to all K-5th grade students which attend a school within the Kettle Moraine school district boundaries.

The camp will be an action packed, fun, and safe introduction to the sport of wrestling. Students with all ability and experience levels are welcome. Practices will be once per week at the participants home school, for a total of 5 practices. Each participant will receive a camp t-shirt to wear for practice and Match Night.

Cushing, Magee - Tuesdays, 4/2-4/30

Dousman, Wales - Wednesdays, 4/3-5/1

Participants and their families are invited to Match Night on Tuesday, May 7th from 5:30 - 7:00 at the KM High School East Gym.  Registration is online at https://kettlemorainewrestling.sportngin.com/register/form/651891413

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.