Cushing Elementary
September
Fri, 20 - Cushing Family Movie Night
Mon, 23 - Homecoming Week: Pajama Day
Tues, 24 - Homecoming Week: Crazy Socks Day
Wed, 25 - Homecoming Week: Class Colors Day
Thurs, 26 - Homecoming Week: Mismatch Day
Fri, 27 - Homecoming Week: KM/Cushing Spirit Day
Fri, 27 - KMHS Homecoming Parade & Football Game
October
Wed, 9 - Decathlon @ St. John’s
Thurs, 10 - Decathlon Rain Date
Fri, 11 - Fire Prevention Day
Thurs, 17 - Picture Retake Day
We had a great first week at Cushing and are thrilled to see everyone back after summer!
We've been reconnecting with familiar faces, building new relationships within our school community, and learning about our school-wide expectations. We've even had the chance to visit all of our specials classes!
At Cushing, we're aligning our efforts with KM’s new strategic plan and have set several school-wide goals. The focus of these goals range from academic achievement to life skills. Below, you’ll find a message from our school leadership team about Star Folders, which explains how we’re helping students develop independence and self-management skills.
We’re excited about the work we’re doing as a school and look forward to sharing updates and celebrating progress throughout the year with you. It’s going to be a great year, and we’re incredibly thankful for the ongoing support of our families.
Shine on, Stars!
Mrs. Rach
We're aligning our efforts and school goals with Kettle Moraine’s updated strategic plan to enhance our focus on life skills among other areas. One of our school goals is to support students in developing independence and self-management.
Our school leadership team and teachers are enthusiastic about this initiative. One key action step that we’ve created as a school is teaching students strategies to improve organization and problem-solving skills.
This week, your child may have brought home what we're calling STAR Folders. These folders serve multiple purposes:
Communication with Families: Keeping you informed about your child's school day.
Student Ownership and Organization: Helping students manage their work and responsibilities.
Student Agency and Excitement: Encouraging students to take an active role in their learning.
Teachers will use these folders daily with students, at an age-appropriate level. Parents can expect the folders to come home at the end of every week for review and signature at home over the weekend; some some grades may send folders home nightly. We appreciate your partnership as we work together to support our work around these life skills.
FOUND: Shark & Mermaid Tails
Is anyone missing a shark and a couple mermaid tails? We are hoping to find their home as it looks like a lot of time and love went into making these. If they’re yours, contact Mrs. Mirek: mireka@kmsd.edu
Homecoming Week: September 23-27
We’ve got spirit...yes, we do! We’ve got spirit...how ‘bout you? September 27th is KM’s Homecoming Parade & Football Game. Cushing will be getting into the Homecoming spirit ALL WEEK!
Monday, September 23 = Pajama Day
Mondays are tough. Stay in your pajamas.
Tuesday, September 24 = Crazy Socks Day
The crazier your socks are - the better.
Wednesday, September 25 = Class Colors Day
Dress in your grade’s color and let’s see what grade has the most spirit!
4K = Red
5K = Orange
1st = Yellow
2nd = Green
3rd = Blue
4th = Purple
5th = Black
Thursday, September 26 = Mismatch Day
If you have a child who likes to dress themselves, this is the day where their outfit selection is a-ok.
Friday, September 27 = KM/Cushing Spirit Day
Show your Kettle Moraine/Cushing Pride by wearing your KM/Cushing gear! Play a sport for KM? Wear YOUR team jersey! Don’t have any spirit wear? That’s ok! You can wear Navy and Gold instead!
Blessings in a Backpack
Cushing partners with a non-profit organization called Blessings in a Backpack. Through this partnership, students are eligible to be a recipient of the Blessings in a Backpack program.
The program is designed to provide non-perishable food every Friday to children who would benefit from supplemental nourishment over the weekend. The program runs the full 38-week school year and there is no cost to participate. If you choose to participate, your child will receive a bag of non-perishable food every Friday which will be distributed in a discreet and caring manner.
If you would like your child to participate, please email Mrs. Mirek (mireka@kmsd.edu).
Yearbooks
Click HERE to order your yearbook. All yearbooks will be handed out at school at the end of the year. Please call/email Empire Photography if you have any questions.
School Pictures
If your learner’s picture was taken during our Great Start Conferences, you should receive an email from Empire Photography containing a link to your child’s private, PIN-protected gallery. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder and contact Empire Photography (608-257-2941) if you need assistance.
There is no obligation to order. If you decide to order, you can complete your purchase for photo print and specialty products online. All photo orders will be mailed directly home to the address provided during checkout and will be shipped within 2-5 business days.
Volunteer Applications
All adults need to fill out a Volunteer Application every year. These applications are required to volunteer in the classrooms, chaperone field trips, join your learner for lunch, help with PTO-sponsored events, etc. If you plan on doing any of these fun activities, click HERE.
Fun Fact: Volunteer Applications expire one year after approval. If you have an approved application on file, you won’t be able to submit a new application until the current one expires. If you’re wondering when your application expires, contact Mrs. Mirek.
New Date: Wednesday, October 9 | Rain Date: Thursday, October 10
Cushing's Annual Decathlon is a field day filled with fun, friendship and community, and it is our school's ONE, big fundraising event to support fun and learning throughout the school year.
We are asking that each student set a goal of at least $50, so we can work as one team to meet our goal of $25,000.
We have numerous fundraising levels for both families and businesses to support our efforts, as well. This is a great opportunity to ask family and friends to contribute or utilize a company match program, especially because this is our ONE ASK during the school year. Reaching our Decathlon goal ensures we don't need the ancillary fundraisers anymore - pretzels, wrapping paper, coffee, movie passes, etc. where we are often asking friends and family to buy items many times throughout the school year.
Click HERE to donate online. Click HERE for the donation form.
Calling all Cushing Stars! Get your Spiritwear for the 2024-2025 school year! New fun logo! Sweatpants!
ORDERS DUE: Friday September 20, 2024 via online store HERE
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 spirit wear sales will go directly back to our school in support of the PTO working together to enrich our school, staff, and students.
Questions? Please feel free to email Nicole.e.deklotz@gmail.com or rebekahdeluca@gmail.com
Many thanks to Stephanie Yemm for her role in our school beautification. Piala’s Nursery donated our school planters to kick off BTS. We are so grateful for our ever generous community! https://pialasnursery.com
Cushing x Belfre Event Raised $ 2,977. Thank you to all who participated and patroned. Many THANKS to Belfre Kitchen for so generously donating a portion of their day’s profit and their partnership!
We are always looking for volunteers to make all of our fun events successful. Email volunteercushing@gmail.com to get on our volunteer list!
Meetings take place in the Cushing Activity Center. Please email ptocushing@gmail.com to be added to the meeting invite or agenda.
Friday, Sept., 6 @ 9:30am
Friday, Oct. 4 @ 9:30am
Friday, Nov., 1 @9:30am
Visit us at http://kmsd.edu/cushingpto for more information and updates.
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.
Culvers Care Night
Support the Jr. Laser Football program on September 10 from 4-7pm for Culver's Cares Night.
Cross Country
Registration is open for the Middle School Cross Country Program at https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Practices are M,T,W 2:45-4 beginning September 11. We will have 3-4 meets, information will be shared from the coaches. If you have questions see Coach Fritsch or Coach Page.
Competition Dance Team - Grades 3-5 - New Program!
The Kettle Moraine Dance Program is starting a competitive elementary program. Open to 3-5 graders this year, your dance will have the choice of being on our pom competition team, hip hop competition team or both! Practices are on Tuesdays September -December. For more information or to register visit https://kmsd.revtrak.net/rwcommunityeducation/
Kettle Moraine Junior Lasers Golf Team Tryouts
Introducing #JuniorLasersGolf! Tryouts will take place at Western Lakes Golf Club in September & October. Boys and girls residing in Kettle Moraine in 3rd - 8th grades are eligible. All skill levels are encouraged to try out. Participants need to only attend one tryout date.
Practices will be held at Junior Cup Golf’s indoor facility in Waukesha January-April with outdoor matches in early Spring.
Sunday September 15th from 4:00-5:30
Sunday September 22nd from 4:00-5:30
Saturday October 5th from 2:00-3:30 (Rain & Make-Up Date)
Registration: https://juniorcup.golfgenius.com
Complete Junior Cup Golf Information: https://www.juniorcupgolf.com
Kettle Moraine Boys Basketball Club: 24-25 Tryout Registration
Another basketball season is around the corner and here are the details.
All tryouts will take place at the KM High School. We've added a second tryout for 5th grade and it is required that each player attend both tryouts.
Tryout grades are based on the current school year.
Sunday, September 8th at Kettle Moraine High School
3rd and 4th grade 10a-11:30a
Thursday, September 12th at Kettle Moraine High School
5th grade (first session) 7p-8:30p
Sunday, September 15th at Kettle Moraine High School
5th grade (second session) 11a-12:30p
Please use THIS LINK to register your son for tryouts.
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.