Cushing Elementary

CUSHING CHRONICLES

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS

September
Fri, 26 - Homecoming Week: KM/Cushing Spirit Day
Fri, 26 - Spirit Wear Orders Due
Fri, 26 - KMHS Homecoming Parade, 5:15
Mon, 29 - NO SCHOOL

October
Wed, 1 - FIELD TRIP: 5K - Green Meadows
Wed, 8 - Decathlon @ St. John’s
Thurs, 9 - Decathlon Rain Date
Fri, 10 - Fire Prevention Day
Wed, 15 - FIELD TRIP: 4th Grade - Old World Wisconsin
Thurs, 16 - Picture Retake Day
Sat, 18 - Downtown Delafield Business Trick or Treat, 5-7
Tues, 21 - FIELD TRIP: 1st Grade - Ebert’s Greenhouse
Wed, 22 - Wear Green for Phelen-McDermid Syndrome Awareness Day
Thurs, 30 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:30-7:30
Fri, 31 - NO SCHOOL - Elementary Schools ONLY

November
Mon, 3 - NO SCHOOL
Fri, 7 - Family Movie Night
Tues, 11 - Veterans Day Concert: 3rd & 4th Grades, 5:00
Wed, 26 - NO SCHOOL
Thurs, 27 - NO SCHOOL: Happy Thanksgiving!
Fri, 28 - NO SCHOOL

MESSAGE FROM MRS. RACH

Happy Homecoming, Stars!

This week’s Cushing Connection includes updates on our district’s elementary school restructuring, information about our Life Skills goal, Spirit Week highlights, and important upcoming events. Here is the link to our PTO page with details about our annual Decathlon.

Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday. We’ll see our Stars back on Tuesday!

Wishing you a wonderful Homecoming weekend,
Mrs. Rach

CUSHING NEWS

Star Slip Winners!

Star Slip Winners

Cushing Family Directory
The PTO Family Directory is now available to Cushing families.  When you log into your Parent Portal, you will find the link to access the directory under the Announcements tab. 

You can also click HERE to access the Directory.

A password is required to open the Directory. Password: cushing2526 

Please note, the Parent Directory is only available on the desktop version of the Parent Portal.  It is not available through the app.

New Phone Number/Email?
Parents/Guardians - you can now update your contact information (phone number and/or email address) in the Parent Portal.

Click on the person icon (User Menu) in the upper right of the app/website > Settings > Contact Preferences  > Make your changes and click the “Save” button.

Thank you for keeping your contact information in Infinite Campus current at all times.

My View Bus Tracking App
Dousman Transport’s Zonar My View bus tracking app is now available. If you don't already have My View, please go to the Apple Store/Google Play Store and download "Zonar My View" by Byte Curve, LLC. Once you have downloaded the app, use code DOU1064. After you are in the system, enter your student number and follow the remaining steps. If you need any help, click the support button. If you have additional questions, you can contact
jessica.chelminiak@dtcbus.com at Dousman Transport.

Picture Retakes - October 16
Empire Photography will be here in the morning on Thursday, October 16th for picture retakes.  If you want a re-do for your student or if your student did not get their picture taken at Great Start Conferences, fill out THIS FORM. 

Wear Green on October 22 for Phelen-McDermid Syndrome Awareness Day

Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Awareness Day

On Tuesday, October 22nd, we will celebrate Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Awareness Day at Cushing by wearing green. Phelan-McDermid Syndrome is a rare genetic condition that involves chromosome 22, and can make learning, talking, and growing look a little different for some people. It’s extra special for us to recognize this day because someone in our own Cushing community has Phelan-McDermid Syndrome.

When we wear green, we show kindness, care, and support for our classmates, friends, and families—both here at Cushing and all around the world.

So don’t forget: wear green on October 22nd to show your support!

School Counseling News
We are finding ways to bring in problem solving opportunities into all areas of our school, including recess, class time and specials. The Solution Spot on the playground (featuring Kelso the Frog) gives students a fun, clear way to practice the problem-solving skills they’ve been learning with their teachers and our school counselor, Ms. Walker. They’ve even seen these strategies reinforced in specials like art, gym, and PE—helping build consistency across our school.

PTO

2025 DECATHLON - OCTOBER 8

Decathlon

TODAY WE ARE AT $18,745

The Cushing Star has been working hard the last two weeks to get the kids excited for the Decathlon.

We need to reach $20,500 by Wednesday, 10/1 to secure our next milestone for bounce house fun at the Decathlon!

The Decathlon, our ONE, big fundraiser and fun-filled field day, is less than 2 WEEKS AWAY.

It's time for all Cushing Stars to work together as each student raises $50 towards our goal of $22,500. This allows the PTO to make our playground payments AND focus on "givebacks" - community events, teacher appreciation, field trips, winter event, movie nights, classroom needs, physical education day and beyond - without asking for additional fundraising efforts.

Click HERE to donate online.  

Click HERE for the donation form

Click HERE to sign up to volunteer to help at the event on 10/8

Dancing Star

CUSHING SPIRITWEAR - ORDERS DUE TODAY!

Spirit Wear

LAST CALL FOR SPIRITWEAR! 
Calling all Cushing Stars! Get your Spiritwear for the 2025-2026 school year!  New fun logo!   

Every Friday is “Rock Your Spiritwear” at Cushing Elementary! It’s a great way to support our school as well as show off our Cushing pride! All proceeds from spiritwear sales will go directly back to our school in support of the PTO, working together to enrich our school, staff and students. 

ORDERS DUE: TODAY via online store HERE 

VOLUNTEERS

🌟 Calling All Parents & Guardians! 🌟

Our PTO is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to lead some important committees that make a big difference in our school community.

No experience needed, just a willingness to jump in and help! Leading a committee is a fun, rewarding way to connect with other families, support our staff, and directly impact our children’s school experience.

Our existing committee leads have created great planning documents and have teams in place which will make for an easy transition to a new committee lead.  Better yet - join with a friend and co-lead a committee!  

Below are a few important events that need support:

  • Winter Event 

  • Decathlon 

  • Book Fair 

👉 Interested? 

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EADAB2FA4FFC34-54327739-volunteers#/ 

Or email here: volunteercushing@gmail.com

EFFORTLESS FUNDRAISING

Effortless Fundraising

PTO MEETINGS

All meeting dates are now available on the Cushing school calendar and can be synced to your phone. Meetings take place in the Cushing Activity Center.

Meeting summary and minutes can be found HERE

OR visit us at http://kmsd.edu/cushingpto for more information and updates

KM NEWS

LASER LOCKER HOURS

Friday, September 26  |  11:00-7:00
Tuesday, September 30  |  2:00-4:00
Thursday, October 2  |  12:00-3:00
Friday, October 3  |  12:00-7:00

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

KETTLE MORAINE SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Providing Recreational and Educational Opportunities for Our KM Community!

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.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE!

COMMUNITY ED LOGO

LYBA Basketball - Grades 1-8
Registration is open for the 25-26 Youth Recreational basketball season.  All students in grades 1-8 are welcome.   Season begins in December and concludes in February.  Grades 3-8 will practice one night per week with Saturday morning games and will be followed by a season ending tournament.

Grades 1-2 will meet on Saturday mornings for one hour with practice and game play. Our emphasis will be on knowledge and execution of basketball skills, rules, sportsmanship, fair play and attitude. Eight foot baskets will be used.  Sign up today at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/  Deadline is Oct. 27

Spanish Programs Offered at KM
With Futura Language Professionals, we offer a wide variety of in person or live virtual Spanish lessons for youth and adults in our community.  From beginner to advanced levels we have  multiple options.  You will receive dynamic interactive lessons.    All classes are listed online at
https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

Adult Conversational Spanish - Get inspired today and broaden your cultural awareness.  offers 3 levels of learning, held live weekly on zoom.

Middle School Prep - Ignite Your Language Journey is an exciting course for middle school students to learn advanced vocabulary, verb conjugations, and essential conversation skills through interactive lessons, games and more.

Live Virtual Spanish for K-5 - Students will practice useful Spanish expressions in fun, real-life contexts.

American Sign Language 1A
Introduces American Sign Language (ASL) to students with no previous experience with ASL. Emphasizes the expressive and receptive conversational skills of ASL used by the Deaf community. Students will learn strategies on how to introduce themselves, colors, and numbers 0 - 15. Includes introduction to American Deaf culture.  All ages welcome, students under 16 must be accompanied by a parent throughout the entire class time. Classes are held on Mondays in October.
https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/

COMMUNITY EVENTS & FLYERS

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.

WE'RE HIRING

Kelly Education

Cushing Elementary School

https://www.kmsd.edu/cushing

227 Genesee Street Delafield, WI 53018