CUSHING CHRONICLES

March
Wed, 13 - 5th Grade Concert, 6:00
Thurs, 14 - FIELD TRIP: 4th Grade - Capitol
Mon, 18 - Summer Academy Registration Opens
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, 5:00
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

Hi families!

The month of March is here! This means that we are entering an exciting and busy part of the school year. Our Cushing Stars are focused on learning, and we will continue to engage them in exceptional learning experiences throughout the remainder of the school year. It is so exciting to see the growth in all of our Cushing Stars at this point in time; there really is so much to celebrate. 

Our goal, and part of the district’s strategic plan is for all of our Cushing Stars to become resilient, versatile, and academically prepared students who lead and inspire. It truly takes a village; thank you for all that you do to support learning and the growth of your child(ren) at home. Your support makes a world of difference to ensure that each Cushing Star shines their brightest.

Just a reminder that Spring Break will wrap up the month of March and runs from Monday, March 25th to Monday, April 1st. Classes resume on Tuesday, April 2nd. It will be a much-deserved break for everyone!

Enjoy the weekend and shine bright Stars!
Mrs. Rach

Star Slip Winners!

Camp Whitcomb Parent Meeting - Thursday, April 4
The mandatory parent information meeting will be held on Thursday, April 4th in our Activity Center from 5:00 PM-6:00 PM.  (4th grade parents only)

Summer Academy - Registration Opens March 18
The Summer Academy Course Guide is live! Click HERE for more information.

Fast Facts:

• Summer Academy 2024 Dates: June 17-July 26 (no classes 7/4 & 7/5)

• Summer Academy hours: 8 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.

• Courses for grades 5K-8 will be broken into two sessions each three weeks long. Families will still be able to sign up for all six weeks or choose to only do one session. 

• Location: Wales Elementary and Kettle Moraine High School Campus

• Registration Opens March 18, 2024

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.  

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

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

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 

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 3:45-5pm

Dousman, Wales - Wednesdays, 4/3-5/1 3:45-5p.m.

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

Jr. Laser Football - Registration Now Available
Registration is now open for the fall 2024 football season.  Students entering grades K-4 are welcomed to sign up for flag football and students entering grades 5-8 will sign up for tackle football.  Season begins early August and goes through October.  Registration deadline is April 7.  Sign up online at www.kettlemorainelaserfootball.com

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.