February
Fri, 6 - FIELD TRIP: 5K - First Stage
Fri, 6 - Winter All Stars Jam, 5:30-8:00
Thurs, 12 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:30-7:30
Fri, 13 - NO SCHOOL
Fri, 13 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8:00-12:00
Wed, 18 - FIELD TRIP: 4th Grade - Madison
Wed, 18 - FIELD TRIP: 3rd Grade - Discovery World
Wed, 18 - KM Showcase & KM4K Fair @ KMHS, 5:30-7:00

March
Wed, 4 - Discover Cushing Tour, 5:00
Thurs, 5 - FIELD TRIP: 5th Grade - Waukesha Historical Society
Tues, 10 - NO SCHOOL - Elementary Schools ONLY
Thurs, 12 - FIELD TRIP: 2nd Grade - First Stage
Fri, 20 - FIELD TRIP: 1st Grade - First Stage
Mon, 30 - SPRING BREAK BEGINS

April
Tues, 7 - Classes Resume

Greetings Cushing families! 

We’re looking forward to our Cushing Jam tonight and hope to see many of you there! Thank you to our PTO and parent volunteers for helping make this special evening possible.

A friendly reminder that students should be supervised by a parent/guardian while at Cushing during the event. We’ve also reviewed with students that school rules and expectations continue to apply after school hours. We appreciate your partnership in helping keep the evening safe and enjoyable for everyone.

This week was extra special as we celebrated the 100th Day of School in creative, mathematical ways. Our 5K students hosted a “100th Day Museum,” proudly showcasing their math learning to fellow Cushing Stars as each class had the chance to visit and explore the museum.

Enjoy your weekend!

Mrs. Rach

Discover Cushing - Be a Star!
New to the Cushing community or thinking about enrolling at Cushing Elementary? We’d love to meet you!

Join us for an informal tour and information night on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 5:00 PM

This is a relaxed, welcoming opportunity to:

     ** Explore our school and see our learning spaces up close

     ** Ask questions about Cushing and the upcoming school year

     ** Meet our staff and start building connections before school begins

Whether your child is already enrolled for 26-27 or you’re just beginning to explore what makes Cushing such a special place, we can’t wait to welcome you and share our school community with you.

RSVP Today!
If you know anyone who may be interested in coming, please have them complete the RSVP form linked HERE by February, 20th.

Star Slip Winners!

Cushing 4K Open House - May 6
Join us for our 2026 4K Open House at Cushing! 

Wednesday, May 6, 5:00–6:00 PM

Explore classrooms, try fun centers, meet our staff, and learn more about our 2026–27 4K program. This event is open house style and great for families new to the district, new to Cushing, or anyone interested in learning more about our 4K program!.

Please complete our RSVP form if you plan to join us!

We hope to see you there!

We’re Looking for Science Day Volunteers!
We will be hosting our annual Science Day on the morning of Tuesday, May 12th here at Cushing. This year Science Day will be held at Cushing for ALL grades K-5. We are currently looking for volunteers to run various science themed stations. Interested participants are asked to create an engaging presentation and/or activity that lasts 45 minutes. There will be 2 rotations so you'd do the same presentation twice to approximately 20 students each time. Lunch will be provided to thank all volunteers for their time!

Interested?  Fill out THIS form.  

Questions? Please reach out to Sarah Ramsey at ramseys@kmsd.edu.

Parent/Teacher Conferences - February 12 & 13
Click on the teacher's name for their SignUp Genius link for Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 12 and Friday, February 13.

4K
Mrs. Plewa

5K
Mrs. Drew
Mrs. Horman

1st Grade
Mrs. Brooks - Mrs. Brooks will reach out to families after she returns from Maternity Leave.
Mrs. Mokros

2nd Grade
Mrs. Matson
Mrs. Tennies

3rd Grade
Mrs. Ferch
Mrs. Ramsey

4th Grade
Mrs. Finn
Mrs. Merz

5th Grade
Mrs. Bestor
Mrs. Loppnow

Math 24 Tournament Recap
On January 27th, the atmosphere was electric as students from grades 4-7 gathered to showcase their mental math mastery at our annual district-wide Math 24 Tournament. After a morning of demonstrating the mastery of mental math at its finest, we are proud to announce the students who made it to the top: 

Grade Level Champions
The following students placed in the top six for their grade and have earned an invitation to the Southern Lakes Advanced Learners Network (SLALN) Regional Tournament this February.

Grade 5: Hunter H, Beckett V, Carter G, Alivia B, Sadie B, Landon B,Jonathan A (Alt), Cameron N (Alt)

Grade 4: Eloise H, Cavin, Hunter H, Max S, Hanna K, Ruby R, Shay (Alt), Weston (Alt)

Kids Heart Challenge Update
Kids Heart Challenge is in full swing! 3rd-5th graders have been working hard on their jump rope skills going for Ninja Belts.  Every student has been able to earn a belt and we have several black belts in the school.  To earn the black belt, students must complete 15 different jump rope variations 10 times in a row.  K-2nd grade students have completed a jump rope obstacle course.  They continuously rotate throughout the gym completing the mat jump, hurdles, speed ladder, short rope jumps, long rope jumps, hop scotch, and the helicopter.  All classes compete in the WATERFALL which is a team jump rope event!!

Thank you ALL for your efforts in helping to change and save lives. Many students and families already completed Finn’s Mission – THANK YOU! Ready to jump in? Here’s how your family can help save lives: 

1. Sign Up for Kids Heart Challenge by downloading the free “AHA Schools” app for Apple or Android or by clicking HERE. 

2. Be a hero: Send 10 texts TODAY to help save lives. 

3. Complete Finn’s Mission: Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl LXI tickets in 2027! 

The deadline for donations is Friday, February 13th.

**5th Grade Families** - Mark Your Calendars!

NOTE: For those attending events at KMMS, parents may enter from Ottawa or Laser Trail and should use the main entrance, which is directly across from the main entrance at Dousman Elementary. 

February 17 and 19
KMMS Tour Days for 5th grade parents and students from 9:00-10:00 AM - please fill out this Google Form to RSVP or call 262-965-6500 x2006 with any questions. 

**Let Mrs. Mirek know what date your student will be attending, too, so she can mark attendance accurately.

February 23
Due Date: 6th grade registration entries must be entered into the Infinite Campus portal.

Use this link for more information on each date.  We look forward to seeing you at the Middle School soon! 

Yearbooks
Click HERE to order your yearbook. The deadline to order is April 1.  All yearbooks will be handed out at school at the end of the year.  

If you can’t remember if you ordered a yearbook at the beginning of the school year, reach out to Mrs. Mirek.  Even if you’re 99.9% sure you placed an order, it doesn’t hurt to reach out just to be on the safe side.

Friday, February 6  |  5:30-8

Our Winter All Stars Jam, an all-sports themed family fun event, is TONIGHT - Friday, February 6, 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.! Gather your kids' favorite team jerseys or KM/Cushing spiritwear and join us for a night full of games and activities, food, our beloved classroom basket raffle, and tons of fun!

***We’re Still In Need of All-Star Volunteers! This memorable evening would not be possible without the help of our community. We have many volunteer spots that need to be filled to ensure that our activities run smoothly and that all Cushing Stars have a safe, fun and memorable evening. We can’t do it without you! Please consider signing up HERE!

Baskets will be raffled off the night of the event (you do not need to be present to win). All students will receive 5 tickets for classroom baskets and are able to purchase additional tickets through advanced sales and the night of the event. 

Classroom Basket Themes:
Mrs. Plewa - Crayola My World
Mrs. Drew - Barbies & Hot Wheels
Mrs. Horman - Lego Land
Mrs. Mokros - Family Game Night
Mrs. Brooks - Craft & Create
Mrs. Tennies - Poppin for Pop-Its
Mrs. Matson - Cooking Creations
Mrs. Ramsey - Camping Fun
Mrs. Ferch - Summer Fun
Mrs. Merz - Wonderful World of Disney
Mrs. Finn - Movie Night
Mrs. Loppnow - Super Science
Mrs. Bestor - Wisconsin Sports

Questions: Please contact Kristin Harding (kristinann85@gmail.com) or Chelsea Paulsen (chelsea.r.paulsen@gmail.com)

This well-loved event wouldn't be possible without our wonderful community of volunteers. Please consider signing up on the SignUpGenius to ensure all of our Cushing Stars have a fun, safe and memorable evening.

Thank you for your support!

New Year’s resolution? Help raise money for Cushing! If you are shopping at Sentry Delafield, please save your receipts and drop them in the drawer at the school entrance. Cushing earns 1% of all receipts turned in within 6 months of purchase.  

Shopping at Walmart instead? Download the Box Tops for Education App and connect it with your Walmart account to help us earn additional support for Cushing. 

All meeting dates are now available on the Cushing school calendar and can be synced to your phone. Meetings take place in the Cushing Activity Center

Meeting summary and minutes can be found HERE

OR visit us at http://kmsd.edu/cushingpto for more information 

Attention K-8th Graders! Come learn a fun Hip Hop Routine with the KM Varsity Dance Team on Monday, February 9th from 5-7pm with a performance at halftime for the Varsity Girls Basketball Game on Tuesday, February 10th. Game starts at 7pm. Cost is $35 and includes a Kids Clinic T-Shirt. Complete details will be emailed to registered dancers. Sign up Now! 

KM4K FAIR FEBRUARY 18TH FROM 5:30-7 PM AT KMHS!
Attend the 4K Fair at the KM Showcase.
RSVP NOW: https://forms.gle/QRTs3PJ1PJdxAXa47! 

Learn more about four-year-old kindergarten in the Kettle Moraine School District! This annual event is fun and informative for young learners and their families. Kettle Moraine’s 4K program strives to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning! Providing this programming to our community is an integral way to connect our youngest learners and families to our school district and prepare them for Kindergarten. The open house format features booths from each of our elementary sites and wrap-around care partners, allowing you to find the right option for your family. To learn more about KM4K, visit https://www.kmsd.edu/o/kmsd/page/about-km4k, or contact our 4K Director, Justin Nies, at niesjustin@kmsd.edu.

RSVP NOW FOR THE KM SHOWCASE – FEBRUARY 18TH FROM 5:30-7PM @ KMHS. THIS 4K-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 4K-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... RSVP NOW to our Google form: https://forms.gle/YCCZKrTa2mezw4dD7

Friday, Feb. 6  |  Noon -4pm

Tuesday, Feb. 10  |  2-4pm

Wednesday, Feb. 11  |  2-4pm

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.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE!

KM Volleyball Spring Clinic Registration
Players are welcome! KM Volleyball is offering a clinic on Friday nights. New and returning players are welcome. New this year is a combination of instructions and scrimmages.  Volleyball fundamentals will include serving, passing, setting, and hitting, as well as learning basic positions and rotations.

Dates: Fridays, March 6–27 and April 10–May 1

Who: 4th–8th grade athletes

Register online at this link

Spanish Programs Offered at KM
With Futura Language Professionals, we offer a wide variety of in person or live virtual Spanish lessons for youth and adults in our community.  From beginner to advanced levels we have  multiple options.  You will receive dynamic interactive lessons.  All classes are listed 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.