CUSHING CHRONICLES

May
Mon, 12 - FIELD TRIP: 5th Grade - Whitcomb Mason Ropes Course
Tues, 13 - Science Day: 5K @ Prairie Springs
Tues, 13 - School Board Meeting @ KMHS, 7:00PM
Wed, 14 - Science Day: 1st Grade @ Prairie Springs
Wed, 14 - Science Day: 3rd-5th Grades @ Cushing
Wed, 14 - 5K Info Night, 5:00
Thurs, 15 - Science Day: 2nd Grade @ Prairie Springs
Fri, 16 - Kindergarten Showcase Concert, 2:30
Sat, 17 - Community Listening Session @ KMHS, 9:00-11:00AM
Wed, 21 - Physical Awareness Day
Thurs, 22 - FIELD TRIP: 3rd & 4th Grades - Dockhounds
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
Tues, 3 - FIELD TRIP: 1st Grade - Picnic in the Park (rain date)
Tue, 3 - School Board Special Meeting @ KMHS, 7pm
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
Sun, 15 - Last Day to Order 1st Day School Supply Kits
Tue, 17 - Annual School Board Meeting @ KMHS, 7pm

Hello Cushing Families,

Thank you for taking the time to check in on the recent happenings here at Cushing. I'm happy to share a few highlights and upcoming events both at Cushing and within the district.

On Wednesday next week, we will host our annual Kindergarten Welcome Night. If you haven’t yet RSVP’d for the event, please plan to do so. We encourage attendance even if your child has older siblings at Cushing; this is a special opportunity for our incoming kindergartners to connect with staff and classmates.

Science Day is also next week! Students in grades K–2 will head to Prairie Springs for hands-on outdoor science activities, while grades 3–5 will remain on campus for engaging presentations featuring guest speakers and a special weather segment from CBS 58 meteorologists.

Finally, this Saturday is the last Community Listening Session at KMHS from 9:00–11:00 a.m. Community members are invited to join this important conversation about the future of KM schools, including potential changes to boundaries and school structure. You can learn more on the District’s Fiscal Planning Website.

Upcoming Meetings:

• June 3: School Board Special Meeting

• June 17: Annual Meeting with finalized proposals

Have a wonderful weekend, and we’ll see you soon!
Mrs. Rach

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.

Kindergarten Welcome Night - Wednesday, May 14
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 14 – 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 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.

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

Children's Mental Health Awareness Week: May 4-10
Children's Mental Health Awareness Week is meant to bring awareness to mental health challenges children face and create open dialogue about mental health at a young age to break down stigma and allow everyone to receive the support they need. Let's Talk About Mental Illness is a fun and engaging video for elementary age kids to start the conversation on mental illness. The video also has worksheets and coloring pages to continue the conversation.

DelaSpring - May 17 | 10:00-3:00
Come out and celebrate spring in downtown Delafield! Enjoy a full day of fun for all ages!

• Explore the Kids Zone at Liberty Park

• Shop unique items from local vendors at the Makers Market

• Savor tasty bites from local food trucks

• Groove to live music all day long

Don’t miss out on this wonderful day of community, creativity, and fun!

New this year: we will have the Children's Entrepreneur Market at DelaSpring. The Children’s Entrepreneur Market is an award-winning program that teaches young people about the power of entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership through experiential learning. Kids rise to the challenge of deciding what to sell, creating a booth, talking to customers, and handling money. For more information on how your child can participate in the Children's Entrepreneur Market, visit https://childrensentrepreneurmarket.com/event/delafield/

The PTO coordinates an optional End of Year Gift Card Program to say "Thank You & Happy Summer" to all of our Cushing teachers, staff and bus drivers. The program is meant to help simplify your end of school year 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 - THIS AMOUNT SHOULD MATCH WHAT YOU ENTERED ON THE GOOGLE FORM!

STEP 1:  Fill the Staff Giving Form 2025 and  please make sure to complete your child/children's first and last name (EXAMPLE: JANE SMITH) 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.

STEP 2: Copy this GIVE BUTTER LINK (https://givebutter.com/CushingEOYgift2025) 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!

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

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

Friday, May 9  |  Noon - 4:00pm

Tuesday, May 13  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Wednesday, May 14  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Thursday, May 15  |  Noon – 4:00pm

Friday, May 16  |  Noon – 4:00pm  

Fall 2025 Youth Boys and Girls Volleyball Season
Boys and girls entering  grades 5-8 in the fall of 2025 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 will be held 5/15/25 and 5/19/25 from 6:30-8:30pm at the KMHS Gym. You must be registered in order to tryout.

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.

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.