CUSHING CHRONICLES

May
Mon, 26 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Tues, 27 - 5th Grade Track Meet
Wed, 28 - FIELD TRIP: 5K - Zoo
Wed, 28 - 5th Grade Track Meet - Rain Date
Thurs, 29 - FIELD TRIP: 1st Grade - Delafield Library
Thurs, 29 - End of Year Celebration at Belfre
Fri, 30 - FIELD TRIP: 1st Grade - Picnic in the Park

June
Mon, 2 - Field Day - 1st & 2nd Grade
Tues, 3 - FIELD TRIP: 1st Grade - Picnic in the Park (rain date)
Wed, 4 - Last Day for 4K Students
Thurs, 5 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Half Day, 12:35 Dismissal
Thurs, 5 - 5th Grade Farewell, 9:30
Wed, 11 - School Board Special Meeting @ KMHS, 7pm
Sun, 15 - Last Day to Order 1st Day School Supply Kits
Tue, 17 - Annual School Board Meeting @ KMHS, 7pm

Star Slip Winners!

Fifth Grade Farewell Information
Fifth grade parents and families are welcome to attend our Fifth Grade Farewell Ceremony at 9:30 on Thursday, June 5.  Parents & Families will be able to enter the school at 9:15.  

Unfortunately, we do not have capacity for younger Cushing student siblings at the ceremony.  But don’t worry - they will still be a part of this special day.  Cushing staff & our younger students will give our 5th Grade Stars a proper send-off with a school-wide "clap out" prior to the ceremony.  (The clap out is ONLY for students & staff.)

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.

Medication in Health Room
As we approach the end of the school year, it is requested that any unused medication in the Health Room be picked up on or prior to the last day of school, June 5th.  In accordance with school board policy, any unused drug product that is not retrieved shall be disposed of through a local pharmacy. No medication will be returned to students or transported on the bus unless self-carry is indicated by the physician.  

If your student will be attending Summer Academy, please let us know if you would like the medication transferred to the Summer Academy Health Room. 

A reminder: Medication orders are valid for one school year.   You can find blank medication authorizations on our website: https://www.kmsd.edu/page/forms under Health Services Forms. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Health Room at 262-646-6700 x1010.

It's Tick Season
As the weather warms up and our students spend more time outside, we want to remind families to check for ticks especially after outdoor play, field trips, recess, or time in wooded or grassy areas.

Helpful tips for tick checks at home:

• Check behind ears, around the hairline, under arms, behind knees, and around the waist.

• Showering after outdoor time can help wash away ticks before they attach.

• Wear light-colored clothing to spot ticks more easily.

• Tuck pants into socks and wear long sleeves when possible during outdoor activities.

If you do find a tick, follow proper removal guidelines and monitor for any symptoms of illness. For more information, visit CDC Tick Info Page. We'll continue to monitor students here at Cushing as well.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and healthy!

Extra Yearbooks for Sale
We have a small supply of extra yearbooks available for sale. They will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis and payment will reserve your copy. Yearbooks are $11 each and can be paid for with cash or check made out to Cushing PTO.  Contact Mrs. Mirek to purchase a copy. 

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.

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: Order School Supply Kits for 6th Grade
The KMMS EPI School Supply sale for next fall has opened online. The general supplies for 6th, 7th and 8th grade are included in each grade level's pack. Our sale runs through June 1st.

Please order carefully. Each grade pack is different and not all supplies for all classes are included. Click  HERE  for the full supply list for next fall.

https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/ | School ID: KET015

Auction goes live May 29th at 11:00 am. https://givebutter.com/Cushingartauction2025

Tuesday, May 27 | 2 - 4pm

Friday, May 30 | Noon - 4pm

THE MONTH-OF-MAY SALE CONTINUES UNTIL MAY 31ST

$10 T-SHIRTS  |  $15 SELECTED GILDAN HOODS & CREWS

The Laser Locker will close on June 4th for the summer.

NIGHT IN THE KETTLE GLOBAL CAPSTONE FUNDRAISER!!!
MAY 23rd | 5:30-9pm at KMHS lower field 

We will have Food Trucks, Live Music, Outdoor games, a Bounce House, Face Painting, and an Outdoor Movie (at dusk). All proceeds and donations will be going to the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.

Please bring your blankets & lawn chairs!  In the event of inclement weather, "Night in the Kettle" will be moved to the Wales Elementary gym.

Link to donate: https://www.classmunity.com/kmsd/view-fundraiser.php?fundraiser_id=2754

Track and Field Summer Camp Offered
All students in grades 3-9 are invited to the summer track and field camp with the High School Varsity coaching staff.  This camp will offer a variety of track and field events and opportunities followed by a track meet on the last day of camp.  Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Summer Basketball Camp Opportunities - Grade based on the 24-25 school year
All Registrations online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Girls Basketball Camp For grades 3-8 will be offered June 9-12 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 in the Laser Way Basketball Camp

KM Girls Basketball Club Offers 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 Basketball Camp - Coached 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.  Two weeks of camp is being offered in June from 1-2pm.  This camp is highly recommended for any girls and boys interested in playing in KMGBC or KMBBC.

Boys Basketball Toughness Camp - How To be a Dawg- Join Coach Richert and his staff along with high school players for fundamental basketball work.  Camp is for grades 3-8 June 23-26 from 1-3pm

Boys Basketball Shooting Camp June 16-19 from 1-3 pm Grades 4-8

Summer Volleyball Camps Offered
High school level coaches and athletes will work with your athlete on position specific skills and will work on the many different skills needed to play the game of volleyball.  We will work on serving, passing, setting and hitting.  Many various camps are offered in July-August for grades 2-8.  Details and registration can be found online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

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 - This year the all-access yearly pass will be your ticket to KMTA pickleball in 2025. Open pickleball will be offered various days/times Spring-Fall of 2025.

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 at KMHS. WE will have two levels this year, beginner and intermediate/advanced. Each lesson will focus on a particular stroke/strategy that will be implemented into rally drills/games.

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.  The program runs Monday-Thursday 8:30-10:20am. June 10-July 31. Enrollment is limited.

Virtual Spanish Classes and Camps Offered this Summer!
Register online at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Spanish Summer Camp
Students in grades 1-5 are offered to blast off into a Spanish adventure that is out of this world.  While exploring the wonders of the universe through astronaut role-plays and rocket-theme activities.  This virtual camp will be held June 23-26 from 4:15-5pm.  

Adult Live Virtual Spanish for Travelers
Embark on an exciting journey through the Spanish-speaking world-right from your home.  This interactive, beginner-friendly LIVE virtual course is designed for adults eager to learn practical Spanish.  Join us Tuesdays in June from 6-7pm.

Adult Live Virtual Beginner Spanish Boost
Kickstart your Spanish journey with this engaging summer course, perfect for beginners.  Designed for those with little to no experience, you’ll learn essential vocabulary, basic grammar and practical phrases for everyday conversations.  Join us Wednesdays in June from 6-7pm.

Zumba Gold
ZUMBA GOLD®   is perfect for active older adults, those new to exercise, those looking for a lower impact choice and those coming back into the fitness routine who are looking for a Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity.

How It Works
This  class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered, feeling strong and successful. Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:30 starting in June.  Sign up today 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.