Fifth Grade Farewell Information
Fifth grade parents and families are welcome to attend our Fifth Grade Farewell Ceremony at 9:30 on Thursday, June 6. Unfortunately, we do not have capacity for the younger Cushing student siblings. There is a school-wide "clap out" at 8:45 that our younger students will participate in to say goodbye to the fifth grade students. After the farewell ceremony, fifth grade students can take pictures outdoors with their families, classmates and teachers and leave for the day. Cushing does ask that younger siblings stay until the end of the day, which is 12:35.
Cushing Garden Update
Our Cushing garden is looking so much better thanks to some AMAZING volunteers! Over the past two Saturdays, parents & children pulled weeds, cleared out the garden beds, and gave our garden a new lease on life. We're excited for the learning that will take place outside of our classroom walls!
Cell Phone/Smart Device Usage During School Day Including Smart Watches
We’ve seen a recent uptick in student use of cell phones/smart watches during the school day. Per the KMSD Elementary Handbook, student use of cell phones or personal electronic devices (e.g. ipods, smart watches, gaming devices, phones or androids) are not allowed during the school day from 8:30 AM through 3:35 PM. Students with these types of devices should inactivate or mute the device during the school day. If you need to reach your student(s), please contact Mrs. Mirek and she will get the message to them. We believe this will help reduce disruptions, keep our students engaged, and help everyone get the best education possible. If a student has a cell phone or device in school, they should store the inactive or muted device out-of-sight during the aforementioned times.
Penny Wars
Get ready for an exciting week of giving back and friendly competition at Cushing Elementary!
From May 6th to May 10th, students will be participating in a spirited fundraiser to support St. Jude's Hospital. Organized by our very own Cushing students, each grade level will compete to raise the most money for this worthy cause.
See the student-created flier below for more information:
Fifth Grade Families: Message from Middle School Band
We are thrilled you have decided to join us for Band in 6th Grade at Kettle Moraine Middle School. Band is a wonderful opportunity to discover your ability to learn an instrument and to enjoy making music together with your peers.
In a few weeks, Band teachers will be visiting your elementary school to hold instrument fittings for all students enrolled in Band for next year. This is a one-on-one appointment during the school day where you will have the opportunity to try 2 instruments of your choice. The band teachers will also answer questions you might have and help you in your decision for what to play next year.
The options for 6th grade beginning band at KMMS are Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, and Mallet Percussion. Please visit our website here for information on these instruments and to hear each being played (highly recommended ahead of your fitting date)
The fitting day at Cushing will be May 7th.
We look forward to meeting each student and helping them find the best fit for their Band instrument! More information will be sent home with students after their fitting and selection is made.
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns, and welcome to our Band program!
Visit our website and contact us here: kmsd.edu/msband
Lost & Found
We have a lot of Lost items waiting to be Found. If your child(ren) is missing something, there’s a real good chance it’s in our Lost & Found. The next time you’re at Cushing, swing by to see if anything belongs to your family. Parents seem to have the magic touch with finding lost items. Anything left after the end of the school year will be donated.
Class Placement Information for Next Year
The teams at Cushing take time to carefully balance all classrooms for the next school year. They take gender, behavior, academics, and special needs into account. If you have thoughts you would like us to consider about your child that we don’t already know, please complete THIS FORM. Form(s) need to be submitted by May 3 for your information to be considered.
2024-25 Team Configurations
Below are the most current grade level team configurations for next year:
5K - Mrs. Drew and Mrs. Horman
1st - Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Mokros
2nd - Mrs. Matson and Mrs. Tennies
3rd - Mrs. Ferch and Mrs. Ramsey
4th - Mrs Finn and Mrs. Gundeerson
5th - Mrs. Bestor and Mrs. Loppnow
Due to enrollment needs, Ms. Kroll will be teaching 5th grade at Magee elementary next year; we are sad to see her leave Cushing, but are also happy she’s staying in KM!
24-25 Calendar
Here is the 2024-25 school calendar. We’re sharing this in advance with our families to assist in planning future vacations and pre-planned student absences during the next school year. Please reach out to Mrs. Rach if you have any questions about school attendance.
3rd and 4th Grade Concert
As we prepare for the upcoming Disney Jr Revue Concert, we have created an Amazon Wish List to make it easier for those interested in supporting the concert. The wish list includes various supplies and props that our 3rd and 4th-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 to Mrs. Post if you have any questions.
5th Grade Families: Middle School Summer Kick Off Bash
Splash For Cash - May 2
The Oasis Project’s Splash for Cash event is coming up fast! Click HERE for discounted tickets to their May 2nd event at Ingleside Water Park.
