Cushing Elementary
May
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
The end of the school year is always full of fun and excitement, and this year is no exception. Our older students had a jam-packed week full of activities, ranging from field trips and track meets to job shadowing experiences at Belfre Kitchen at our Dine for Cushing event. Meanwhile, our younger students were busy rocking out for their grown-ups at their "Kindergarten Rocks" concert while other grade levels enjoyed end-of-the-year field trips and field days.
This time of year also brings excitement into our classrooms; our students' energy and enthusiasm are ever more evident. Celebrations of learning are frequent and abundant. When I visit the classrooms, I almost always see victories and celebrations. We are incredibly proud of what our students are accomplishing and are excited for the many more celebrations yet to come!
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in making this school year a success. Let's finish strong and enjoy every moment of these wonderful end-of-year festivities!
Star Slip Winners!
FINAL CALL: 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.
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.
Yearbooks
Yearbooks will be distributed to students on June 5.
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. She can also let you know if you already placed an order earlier in the year.
Cushing Garden Clean Up - Saturday, June 1
The last Cushing Garden clean-up of the year is this Saturday, June 1st from 8:30-10:30am. Come join us as we plant our final round of vegetables for the summer and clean up some weeds. Please bring gloves if you have them.
The garden will need some love throughout the summer. Email Alicia if you would like to help keep the garden tidy throughout the summer. If you pull some weeds, you get to pick and keep some veggies! Alicia.m.ploeger@gmail.com
24-25 Calendar - Updates
Click HERE for the updated 24-25 school year calendar. Three No School days have been added for Elementary School only - November 1, March 11, and April 9. (Middle and High School students will have school on these dates.)
Check for Ticks
We are seeing an increase in ticks the last couple of weeks. Please make sure to check your kids when they come home from school.
Medication in Health Room
If your student has medication in our Health Room, please pick it up on the last day of school.
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.
5th Grade Families: Middle School Summer Kick Off Bash TODAY
Time to celebrate the end of another successful school year! All KMMS families and current 5th Grade KM families are invited to the KMMS PTO second annual Summer Kick Off Bash where there will be concessions, kickball, yard games, a bounce house and a silent auction with music provided by DJ Otto. NEW THIS YEAR - Take a turn at dunking an 8th grader in our Dunk Tank!
In order to make this a successful community event, we need your help! Please consider signing up for a volunteer slot (most are only 1/2 hour!) and then hang out at the Bash with your family and friends for the remainder of the event. Here is the link for the sign up genius.
5th Grade Families: Order School Supply Kits for 6th Grade
Order Securely Online Until Sunday, June 2nd.
https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/
School ID: KET015
EPI school supply packs may be picked up in late August on days that the school is open for Locker Loading and Open House.
GALS Summer Workshops - June 10
There will be one workshop for boys and one workshop for girls ages 11-13.
Boys Event - CALM, COOL, CAPABLE
Monday, June 10th
9:30am - 12:00pm at KM High School
Girls Event - FRENEMIES 101
Monday, June 10th
1:00pm - 3:30pm at KM High School
ART AUCTION IS LIVE HERE!
The PTO Board would like to send a sincere THANK YOU to all of our amazing committee heads, dedicated committee members and generous volunteers. You helped make it all possible. We are so grateful for our community!
Buy your 1st Day School Supplies today and eliminate the nightmare of back-to-school shopping. Did you know the average parent has to visit over two and a half retailers to get the supplies they need for the next school year? Save yourself all the hassle and order your Kits HERE by July 1.
May 31
All meetings begin at 9:30am in the Cushing Activity Center. Interested in attending? Please email ptocushing@gmail.com.
Year-end Clearance Sale now through June 5th!
LASER LOCKER CLOSES on June 5th.
We will reopen in mid-August!
We also rent space and are happy to facilitate your events, courses, or activities.
Jr. Laser Baseball 2025 Season U8-U14
It's time to register for the 2025 baseball season. KMJL tryouts for the summer of 2025 will be held on 7/23/24 and 7/25/24 at Wales Community Park.
Please register in advance
https://kmlasersbaseball.sportngin.com/register/form/652923268
Lasers Fastpitch Softball -Tryouts for the 2025 Season Announced
Registration is now open and available for fastpitch softball for the 2025 season. Girls entering grades 1-12 are encouraged to try out and join the Laser Fastpitch Softball program. Off season work begins in the winter, with the season running April-July.
Tryouts are as follows:
July 22 - U8 from 5-6:30; U10 from 6:30-8:30.
July 23 - U12 from 5-7; U14/16 from 7-8:30.
For Make ups on July 25. U8/U10 - 5:00 - 6:30; U12/14/16 - 6:30 -8.
Register online at www.kmlfc.com
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. There is an open gym on Monday, June 3 at KM Middle School from 6-8p, to try it. Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
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