Cushing Elementary
May
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
Hi Cushing Families!
We’re heading into a fun and reflective final stretch of the school year! This week’s update includes highlights from the week, updates on a few of our school goals, and important dates for the end of this school year and the start of next year.
Our students enjoyed a variety of local field trips, including our second annual Dine for Cushing event at Belfrē. Fifth grade students had the opportunity to shadow a variety of jobs and also participated in a class performance and concert. A big thank you to our Cushing staff and the Belfrē team for hosting and partnering with us to make this a new and fun tradition! Special thanks as well to our PTO for their support and coordination.
Important Upcoming Dates:
June 2: Cushing Garden Help -11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
June 5: Last Day of School – Early Release at 12:35 p.m.
June 6: School Board Special Session agenda posted on the KM website
June 11: School Board Special Session – Discussion on potential elementary school closure
July 21 – August 3: Online Back-to-School Registration
August 26–28: Great Start Conferences (GSC)
August 28: 5K Half-Day
September 2: First Day of School (2025–26)
Goal Updates: Life Skills & School Culture
This year, we focused on helping students build self-regulation and self-management skills while continuing to strengthen our school culture. Staff and parent feedback indicate positive growth in these areas, with more families and staff reporting that students’ social and emotional needs are being met. We are still in the process of compiling student self-reflection data. Both of these data points are above our targets and show encouraging progress, while also highlighting areas for continued growth. We’ll be sure to share final updates as we finish gathering end-of-year data.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend and we’ll see you on Monday!
Go Stars!
Mrs. Rach
Star Slip Winners!
Bag Needed for Art Class
Students in 5K, 1st, and 2nd Grades should bring in a paper or reusable bag to Art Class next week so they can bring their art projects home.
A paper/reusable bag is OPTIONAL (but, still a good idea) for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.
Cushing’s Summer Reading Program
Cushing wants to encourage your child to keep reading and learning all summer long! Click HERE to learn more about our Summer Reading Program and how to access KM Reading Resources from home.
Fifth Grade Families: KMMS Back-to-School Bash
Attention current fifth grade parents! Mark your calendars for the KMMS Back-to-School Bash on Tuesday, August 26th from 4:00-6:00pm.
Want to help and meet other sixth grade parents? The KMMS PTO is looking for volunteers for this event to help with planning and operations. If you're interested in getting involved in this event and/or want to learn more about the KMMS PTO, please send an email to KMMiddleSchoolPTO@gmail.com
We look forward to meeting you!
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.
Extra Yearbooks for Sale
We have a couple 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 22nd.
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
GALS: End of Year School Supply Collection
At the end of every school year, students are sent home with a backpack full of old and used supplies: markers, crayons, scissors, etc. Parents are then tasked with finding homes for these items or even worse tossing them, so Gals Institute thought - Let Us Do The Work!
Families can dump their backpacks full of unwanted supplies in a garbage bag and drop them off at the two Drop Off Locations. Anything they can keep - they will, anything they can donate - they will, any trash they find - they will dispose of it!
It's a win-win and helps Gals reduce the cost of their workshops!
Register and Bid for the Auction HERE
Get ready for a little friendly competition to snag your Cushing Star masterpieces and support our Teachers!
This auction is dedicated to the teachers we LOVE with ALL proceeds going directly to purchase classroom supplies.
Bidding closes on June 2 at 9 p.m
Winning items will be available for pickup in the school office June 3rd - June 5th
Any questions, please email PTOCushing@gmail.com
No more wondering if you have the right supplies! Thanks to our partnership with 1st Day School Supplies, everything is 100% teacher approved, and guaranteed to be delivered on time!
Order Here: 1stDay.sale/114674 by June 15th
WE NEED YOUR HELP! This sign up is for the 2025/2026 school year. Shadow alongside the current committee leads to learn the ropes or just as support. It's a great way to meet other parents, students, and staff within our awesome community!
OUR MISSION ...
Combine efforts of families and parents to encourage, enhance and maximize the education of every child while helping them achieve their highest potential.
Friday, May 30 | Noon - 4pm
Tuesday, June 3 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Wednesday, June 4 | Noon - 4:00pm
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.
Please be sure to visit the website often for updates and new programs. For program information and registration forms, visit www.kmsd.edu/communityed.
We also rent space and are happy to facilitate your events, courses, or activities.
Final Chance to Play Football in the Fall
Registration is closing, if anyone interested in playing fall football for grades K-8, register online at www.kettlemorainelaserfootball.com. Final deadline is June 27, enrollment will not be accepted after that point.
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 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/
Fall Volleyball Grades 1-4
Students entering grades 1-4 in the fall of 2025 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.
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.
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
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.