CUSHING CHRONICLES

May
Wed, 22 - Last Day for Staff Gift Contributions
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
Fri, 31 - 1st & 2nd Grade Field Day

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
Thurs, 6 - Dine for Cushing: Here's The Scoop

As we near the end of the school year, it's a great time to think about home reading habits. Research consistently shows that a strong foundation in reading not only enhances academic performance but also nurtures critical thinking skills, creativity, and empathy in children. If you haven't already established a consistent reading routine at home, now is the perfect time to start. With summer approaching, maintaining or growing good reading habits will help to keep children engaged and thinking while they’re out of school.

We’ve previously shared reasons why reading at home is so important along with some helpful tips to build in reading at home. By supporting your child(ren)'s reading habits, you're not only laying the groundwork for academic success but also helping them grow their background knowledge while instilling a lifelong love of learning and exploration. As summer nears, we will be sharing some practical options for you and your child(ren) to use at home.

Happy reading!

Mrs. Rach

Star Slip Winners!

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

Field Trip Fees
Please log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to check for any unpaid Field Trip and/or Chaperone Fees.  Please make payment by the end of the school year. Thanks!

If you need financial assistance, please contact the principal. If you would like to financially assist another student with general field trip fees, you may donate using the optional fee ‘CE - Field Trip Financial Assist’ found in Infinite Campus.

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.

Music Update We wanted to share with our families that Mrs. Post will be transitioning to Magee Elementary School next school year to pursue a part-time opportunity as she starts her family. We are incredibly grateful for Mrs. Post's contributions to Cushing and the positive impact she has had on our students. We know she’ll do great at Magee and we wish her all the best as she embarks on this next chapter. Mrs. Cecilia Hassemer, the part-time music teacher from Magee will be our new music teacher here at Cushing and we are looking forward to welcoming her next year to Cushing.

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

DelaSpring - Saturday, May 18
DelaSpring is a fun event celebrating Spring and the community.  There will be a Kids Zone in Liberty Park, Maker's Market, Beer Garden and Live Music throughout downtown Delafield.

GALS Summer Workshops - June 10

Cushing Families, Great Harvest and Blue Collar Coffee, made it possible for the PTO to sponsor Teacher Appreciation Week! Thanks to Rebekah DeLuca and Elizabeth Schoene’s efforts there was local swag, bagel bar, lunch, snack break and mini bundts throughout the week for the teachers and staff to enjoy. 

If you really want to save time and money on back-to-school supplies, order your kit from 1st Day School Supplies now! In just a few clicks, get the exact supplies your teacher requested from the brands you trust and respect. 1st Day School Supplies is the BEST way to buy back-to-school supplies! Order HERE before July 1st.

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

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

Here’s how the program works:

You make a monetary contribution to the teacher/staff members and bus driver of your choice. Your child’s gift is then combined with all other contributions for that particular staff member and the staff member will be presented with one BIG gift card to the stores of their choosing. The gift cards will be presented in a Thank You card that contains the names (NOT the amounts!) of all the families who contributed to the gift.

THIS IS A 2 STEP PROCESS:

STEP 1: Click THIS LINK to access the Google form & to see all the staff. Please make sure to complete your child's/children first and last name (EXAMPLE:  JANE SMITH FAMILY) then select the teachers you'd like to give to and list the dollar amount (MUST be WHOLE dollar increments - no change please, $1, $3, $5, $10, $20, etc.).

Then total up your order. REMEMBER YOUR TOTAL & HIT SUBMIT.

STEP 2: Copy this GIVE BUTTER LINK to pay your total. Click "Donate" and select/enter the amount that matches your Google form. These orders will be compiled and gift cards will be distributed to each individual.

Any amount is appreciated!

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

If you have any questions, please email elizabethschoene@gmail.com or emchugh85@gmail.com

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!

May 31

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

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

Tuesday, May 21: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday, May 23: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Year-end Clearance Sale now through June 5th!

LASER LOCKER CLOSES on June 5th.

We will reopen in mid-August!

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.  

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/ 

Jr. Laser Dance Team - Fall 2024
Interested in being part of the KM Jr. Laser Dance Team for next school year?  Students entering grades 6-8 will practice twice per week beginning in July and going through October.  We will perform Saturday mornings at the local youth football games.  Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/   Anyone who may be interested is welcome to attend an open gym to try it on Monday, June 3 from 6-8 at KM Middle School. 

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/ 

Summer Basketball Camp Opportunities - Grade based on the 23-24 school year
All Registrations 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

Fall Volleyball League Grades 1-4
Students in grades 1-4 during the fall of 2024 are encouraged to join us for a mini fall volleyball league.  Learn technique and game play with Girls Varsity Coaches and players.  League will be held on Friday nights at the High School.  Register 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.