CUSHING CHRONICLES

May
Fri, 10 - Physical Awareness Day
Mon, 13 - FIELD TRIP: 3rd Grade - Water Treatment Plant
Tues, 14 - Science Day @ HAWS - 5K & 1st Grade
Wed, 15 - Science Day @ HAWS - 2nd & 3rd Grade
Thurs, 16 - Science Day @ HAWS - 4th & 5th Grade
Wed, 22 - 5K Info Night, 5:00
Thurs, 23 - FIELD TRIP: 3rd Grade - Dockhounds Game
Mon, 27 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Tues, 28 - 5th Grade Track Meet
Tues, 28 - FIELD TRIP: 5K - Zoo
Wed, 29 - 5th Grade Track Meet - Rain Date
Wed, 29 - FIELD TRIP: 1st Grade - Library & Cushing Park
Thurs, 30 - End of Year Celebration at Belfre & Steeplechase

June
Tues, 4 - FIELD TRIP: 4th Grade - Cushing Park
Wed, 5 - Last Day for 4K Students
Thurs, 6 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Half Day, 12:35 Dismissal
Thurs, 6 - 5th Grade Farewell, 9:30

Dear Parents,

This week at Cushing, we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week and school Nurse Appreciation Day. With the help of our PTO, we were able to show our thanks for their hard work, dedication, and achievements in support of our Cushing Stars and their families. Our staff is proud to serve all students and they come to Cushing every day with excitement, passion and a commitment to helping each student they work with. Our teachers and health room staff along with the rest of our team here make Cushing a joyful place to be and their impact on students is far reaching. 

If you haven’t already done so, I encourage you to take a moment to express your gratitude to a teacher or school health room staff member who has made a positive impact on you or your child's education and well-being. A simple thank you can go a long way in showing appreciation for their hard work and dedication.

With appreciation,
Mrs. Rach

Star Slip Winners!

Soil Donations Needed
The Cushing Garden is need of new soil. We are taking donations. Please drop them off near the garden if you'd like to contribute. Thanks!

Kindergarten Welcome Night - Wednesday, May 22
An eVite was sent to future 5K families. Please RSVP so we know how many people will join us for our 5K Welcome Night on Wednesday, May 22 – 5:00-6:00 in the Activity Center.

Not only will new & current families meet teachers, our principal, other Cushing staff, and future classmates...you will also learn about our Kindergarten program and how to help your child be ready for that first day.

PLEASE NOTE: If your future kindergartner has older siblings at Cushing, it is appreciated if you and your child still attend. This is an important night for our teachers to get to know your child before school starts. Please call the Cushing Office at 262-646-6700 with any questions.

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 then leave for the day.  Cushing does ask that younger siblings stay until the end of the day, which is 12:35.

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.

5th Grade Families: Middle School Summer Kick Off Bash

Buy your school supplies for next year with our NEW PARTNER, 1st Day School Supplies. Get the exact supplies your teacher requested packaged all in one box. They only sell the highest quality branded products like Ticonderoga, Elmer's, Crayola, and Fiskars... GUARANTEED!

ORDER HERE by JULY 1st.

The PTO coordinates an optional End of Year Gift Card Program to say "Thank You" to all of our Cushing teachers, staff and bus drivers. The program is meant to help simplify your end of year gift giving should you choose to participate. This is not a fundraiser.

Deadline to contribute has been extended to Wednesday, May 22.

Please see the following link below for details and to fill out the form:
Staff Giving Program End of School Year 2024

Click HERE to bid on masterpieces created by Cushing Stars!

Join us for an extra special End of Year Celebration at Belfre & Steeplechase. Meet friends for coffee in the morning, plan a ladies’ lunch, or bring the family in the evening for delicious food, beverages and outdoor games. Our fifth graders will be special helpers during part of the day. We will also have an afternoon musical event performed by some of our Cushing Stars, and you will be able to preview the beautiful pieces the kids have created for Cushing’s Annual Art Auction. 25% of the day’s profits will go to Cushing Elementary. It’s sure to be a fun day!

More details to come!

May 10
May 31

All meetings begin at 9:30am in the Cushing Activity Center. Interested in attending? Please email ptocushing@gmail.com.

The Laser Locker is having a Spring Sale now through May 15th.  All apparel is on sale!  Shop now for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Graduation, Sporting events or to stock up for School Spirit Days! 

Check the KM website for hours.

KM Global will be hosting an artisan craft fair at Kettle Moraine High School on Saturday, May 18th! This capstone project is a cornerstone of Global's learning. Students get the opportunity to build a community event to benefit a local organization. 100% of the proceeds from this event (from vendor fees, donations, food truck partnerships, etc.) will be donated to our friends at the Hunger Task Force. The market will start at 9:00am and end at 12:00pm in the KM high school parking lot. Join us to shop all of these wonderful products! Sign up to be a vendor or make a donation: https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2400

Fall 2024 Youth Boys and Girls Volleyball Season
Boys and girls entering  grades 5-8 in the fall of 2024 are eligible to participate in the league.  Practices are held twice per week August-October with league play on the weekends in the GMYVB League.  Tryouts are held Monday & Wednesday, 5/13 & 15/2024, KMHS All Gyms

5/13 (Mon) Tryouts MS 6:30 - 8:30 PM (5th graders 6:30 - 8:00 PM ONLY ONE DAY)

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

Students entering grades 1-4 in the fall of 2024 are encouraged to join our mini league on Friday nights for volleyball instruction, fun and games.  

Register online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Contact Coach Peterson at petersons@kmsd.edu with any questions.

Summer Basketball Camp Opportunities - Grade based on the 23-24 school year
All Registrations and detailed information can be found online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Girls Basketball Camp For grades 3-8 will be offered June 10-13 with Coach Stranc.  Join the high school coaching staff and players for a week long camp focusing on many offensive and defensive fundamentals with plenty of competitions.

KM Girls Basketball Club offers State Champ Camp Players who want to bring their game to the next level and learn what it takes to  become a State Champ.  This will be an advanced level camp for all age levels so previous experience with competitive basketball is strongly recommended.  

K-2 Girls Basketball Camp - Coaches by Mr. J. Bestor, with help from high school and middle school players.  Campers will have fun practicing basic basketball skills with daily skill challenges.

Boys Basketball Toughness Boot Camp Join Coach Richert and his staff along with high school players for fundamental basketball work.  Camp is for grades 3-8 June 10-13 from 3-5pm

Boys Basketball Point Guard and Shooting Camp June 24-27 from 1-3 pm Grades 4-8

Cheerleading Fall of 2024
Register now for Jr. Laser and Little Laser Cheerleading for the fall.  Grades K-8 are encouraged to be part of the KM Cheer program.  Grades K-5 practice once per week 

August -October with performances on Saturday mornings at local flag football games.  

Grades 6-8 practice twice per week July-October with Saturday morning performance at local football games. Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Summer Youth Volleyball Camps Offered
Camp will focus on developing the fundamental skills for our younger players and work on advancing the skills of our more advanced players in a fun, friendly camp environment. There will be a balance of individual skill drills as well as game play to increase the talents of all participants. The KM Girls Varsity head coach will be working with the entire KM volleyball coaching staff as well as many players to create a great camp experience. For camp specific details and to register visit  https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Adult Conversational Spanish-Live Virtual
Are you seeking opportunities to practice speaking Spanish?  If so, this is the class for you!  Instructors will engage participants each week with real-life conversation scenarios to encourage chatting and conversation.  Participants will practice useful Spanish vocabulary and conversation components that can be applied to the home, workplace, travel, leisure, etc.  Join us virtually Tuesdays in June.  Register at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Camp Invention
Students in grades K-6 are invited to join us this summer at Cushing Elementary July 29-August 2 for an all day experience in STEM activities.  Registration is available online here  

Spanish Summer Camp Gr K-5
In this thrilling one week summer camp, students will use their imagination and learn Spanish vocabulary related to their favorite themes, superheroes, princesses, magic, dinosaurs and more.  Each class of students will explore age appropriate adventures all in Spanish!  Grades K-5 with any level of Spanish experience are welcome!   Register 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.