CUSHING CHRONICLES

March
Fri, 1 - Yearbook Orders Due
Wed, 13 - 5th Grade Concert, 6:00
Thurs, 14 - FIELD TRIP: 4th Grade - Capitol
Fri, 22 - Bridge to Brighter Donations Due
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
Tues, 23 - FIELD TRIP: 5K-5th Grade - "Honk" at KMHS
Thurs, 25 - Celebration of Learning, 3:15-4:45
Thurs, 25 - Spring Book Fair with Literati Ends

It's a busy and fun time of year here at Cushing for our Stars! From field trips to engaging presentations with authentic audiences like our biography projects, authors showcase and our upcoming American Revolution Museum, our students have many opportunities to showcase their learning and creativity. 

This week our second graders showcased their writing and speaking skills by presenting their mixed up fairy tales to their buddy classes while our third graders launched their fractions unit with a fictitious pizza parlor. Our committed staff work hard to provide a variety of learning experiences that spark curiosity and excitement in our students. We're grateful for your ongoing support in nurturing a love for learning within our school community at home. Below are just a few photos from the events and activities.

GO STARS!

Star Slip Winners!

FINAL CALL: Yearbooks - Orders Due TODAY, March 1
Click HERE to order your yearbook. The deadline to order your yearbook is TODAY - Friday, March 1st.  All yearbooks will be handed out at school at the end of the year. 

Tutoring Program Led By HS Students
Hello! My name is Madeline and I am a junior in KM Global. I have loved math my whole life, and as part of a project I'm working on for school, I want to start a tutoring program that will allow younger students to get the help they need. If you are the parent of an elementary or middle school student, I would love your feedback! Thank you so much! 

Bridge To Brighter Update
Our 5th-grade Cushing Stars did a great job researching and creating donation materials for the Bridge to Brighter Foundation. The Bridge to Brighter Foundation helps young men who have aged out of the foster care system. This foundation provides young men with a place to live while they learn how to get a job and go to school. Additionally, they teach these men life skills like how to grocery shop, take care of themselves, and budget their money.  

After a week, we have gathered a handful of materials. Please consider donating materials that are listed below. 

Materials Needed

1. Toiletries

   1. Deodorant 

   2. Toothpaste

   3. Toothbrush

   4. Body wash

   5. Shampoo/Conditioner

2. Toilet Paper

3. Dish Soap 

4. Laundry Detergent 

5. 18+ Men’s 

   1. Underwear

   2. Socks

   3. Clothes (packs of T-shirts or long sleeves)

Donations accepted until March 22nd 
Donation Drop Off at Ms. Wiseman's Classroom: Room 106

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.

Volunteer_at_Cushing

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 

Fall 2024 Select Volleyball
Information for those interested in participating in summer and fall volleyball for those entering grades 1-8

We will be having a parent meeting in May again to cover some changes we are making to enhance the program based on your feedback.  We will also be having tryouts in May.

5/6 (Mon) MS Parent Meeting 6-7 PM KMHS Library

5/13 (Mon) Tryouts MS 6:30 - 8:30 PM (5th graders 6:30 - 8:00 PM ONLY ONE DAY), Boys may be one day depending on numbers signed up

5/15 (Wed) Tryouts MS 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Practices are twice per week with league play on the weekends August-October.
Registration is online at Sign-up to play: https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
No refunds are given.

Stay up to date on KM Grade / Middle School changes:
https://sites.google.com/kmsd.edu/girls-volleyball/by-grade/middle-school-information?authuser=0

Tennis and Pickleball Opportunities
The Kettle Moraine Tennis Association (KMTA) along with Community Education has many spring and summer opportunities for tennis and pickleball for youth through adult. All registrations are online through KM Community Education at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Pickleball - Spring session on M/W April -June All abilities welcome.  The open pickleball $30 spring paddle band is your ticket to playing pickleball on the new KMHS pickleball courts all spring

Pickleball - Summer session AM or PM M-F, 6/10-8/2 The open pickleball paddle band is your ticket to playing pickleball on the new KMHS pickleball courts!  

Men and women recreational tennis leagues - June-August This league will be organized by KMTA volunteers, and you will receive a schedule with possible bye weeks, depending on the number of registrants.  Singles and doubles will be available, with a heavy emphasis on doubles to maximize court time.  Balls will be provided

Adult Tennis Drill and Play - Men and Women players will be provided with instruction from tennis professionals and assistants on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at KMHS.  The format for these sessions includes an hour of instruction on technique and strategy, followed by an hour of competitive play

Youth Tennis Academy - Eligible players (ages 10 – 18) will be divided by ability level and specific lesson plans will be modified to meet the player’s ability.  Lessons will be progressive, consisting of technique instruction, drills, conditioning, and competition. 

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.