October
Fri, 9: Virtual Day for All Students
Fri, 9: Picture Retake Day for Distance Learning Students, 10-2
Mon, 12: Virtual Day for All Students
Mon, 12: Picture Retake Day for Distance Learning Students, 10-12:30 (time change)
Mon, 19: Semester 2 Change Request Opens
Mon, 19: Crazy Socks Day
Tues, 20: Class Color Wars
Wed, 21: Mismatch/Inside Out Day
Thurs, 22: Dress as your Favorite Character in a Book Day
Fri, 23: Cushing/KM Spirit/Blue and Gold Day
Fri, 23: Semester 2 Change Request Closes
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Greetings Cushing families! This week marks a full month of school under our belt. In this first month, we have navigated a safe re-entry to school and your learners have adjusted so well to the new procedures here at Cushing. We have also had a handful of classroom quarantines and student quarantines. Learners in this situation have pivoted from face to face instruction and adjusted seamlessly to distance learning.
Please remember that distance learning is for students who are in quarantine and need to be out of school for a longer period of time due to that quarantine. Distance learning is not for vacations or if a parent/guardian chooses to keep their learner home from school. If a child is unwell, it is important that they rest and get healthy so they can return to their regular learning environment.
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Cushing News & Announcements |
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School Picture Retakes for Distance Learning Students
**Face-to-Face Students who were on quarantine during retakes can have their picture retaken at Brandybrook, too**
Empire Photography is offering picture make-up days for our Distance Learning families. If you need a retake or have not been photographed yet this year, pictures will be taken at the Brandybrook Community Center on Friday, October 9th, 10 am – 2 pm and Monday, October 12th, 10 am – 12:30 pm. Families must SIGN UP HERE for a time slot prior to arriving.
Click HERE for more information.
Cushing Spirit Week: October 19-23
We’ve got spirit...yes, we do! We’ve got spirit...how ‘bout you?
Monday, October 19 - Crazy Socks Day
We know you have CRAZY socks. This is your chance to wear them.
Tuesday, October 20 - Class Color Wars
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
Wednesday, October 21 - Mismatch/Inside Out Day
Stripes + Plaid is celebrated today. The less coordinated you look - the better.
Thursday, October 22 - Dress as your Favorite Character in a Book Day
Harry Potter. Hermione. Cat in the Hat. Alice in Wonderland. Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Fancy Nancy. Junie B Jones. Pete the Cat. The possibilities are endless.
Please Note: If Captain Underpants is your favorite character, you HAVE to wear pants.
Friday, October 23 - Cushing/KM Spirit/Blue and Gold 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!
Learning Environment Change Request Period: Oct. 19-23
The next opportunity to commit to a learning environment in KM schools will occur prior to the second quarter/term, which runs Nov. 9, 2020 through Jan. 22, 2021. A link to a change request form will be shared Oct. 19 and will be open through Oct. 23. Another opportunity to request a change in learning environment will occur in January, with the start of term 3.
If you plan to make a change, please consider the impact a potential quarantine might have on your family in the coming quarter/term and select the correct environment. Due to staffing needs and configurations:
- Changes at the elementary level will likely cause reassignment of your child’s teacher and class configuration, regardless of your family's decision. In addition, changes in either direction will not be honored after October 23.
- KM will not be able to honor changes at the middle and high school levels from distance learning to face-to-face learning after October 23.
- At the high school level, selecting distance learning may alter your student’s term 2 course selections.
NOTE: This change request form is only necessary if you want to change your environment for the second quarter/term, which begins Nov. 9.
Chromebooks + Distance Learning
In order for your child to access the instructional materials they will be using for Distance Learning at home, they will need to use a District computer - either a TPP device or a loaner. Please read the KMSD Chromebook checkout /participation agreement to review the responsibilities for checking out a device. If you have questions or challenges with hardware, please use this website to enter a technology help ticket.
Pack 20 Scouting Adventures
It is not too late to join the adventure of Scouting! Pack 20 will be hosting the following two events in October and November:
Saturday-Sunday, October 17-18 -- Family Camping Overnight at Nagawaukee Park
Thursday, November 12th -- Archery Night at Buck Rub, 6:30-7:30
If you are interested in learning more or participating in these events, please contact Amy Richards (amyracquelrichards@gmail.com / 262-352-2446).
Tell Us Something Good!
As a school, we continue to learn and grow with/from each other every day! We want to hear your celebrations, successes, and any shout outs you have for Cushing. If you would like to share celebrations with us, please consider completing this form. Responses are confidential unless you include your name in your shout out/celebration and will be shared with staff when relevant.
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Applications for Holiday Assistance
Applications for assistance through Christmas Clearing Council will be taken until Monday, November 16th. The Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County is a community organization that promotes and coordinates assistance to families in need during the holiday season. The organization matches families in need with individuals, families, or organizations that are willing to help on a one-to-one basis.
New this year:
Information and applications are available online! Please use the following link if you would like to learn more about the program or if you are interested in applying:
Questions? Please contact Beth Heine- Cushing School Counselor at heinee@kmsd.edu
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**FINAL CALL** - Cushing Family Directory 2020-21
Please take a moment to fill in your pertinent information for this year’s Cushing PTO's Family Directory.
The Cushing Family Directory is offered by the PTO each year as a convenience to share contact information with other Cushing families. To participate in the 2020-21 Cushing Family Directory, you MUST complete a form for EACH of your children attending Cushing, as the KM District does NOT share your information with the PTO. Also, your information is not carried over from year to year.
The Pumpkins are Coming!
The Delafield Chamber of Commerce will host the annual GRAND PUMPKIN ILLUMINATION on October 24th at dusk following the Business Trick or Treat in downtown Delafield. If your family would like to carve a pumpkin to be on display, please return the permission slip to Mrs. Mirek. Click here for the permission slip.
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Decathlon
The Decathlon is on! We are VERY EXCITED to announce the decathlon will be held via gym class at the end of October! This highly anticipated annual event is a staple for Cushing stars and staff. Mr. Cuda is sure to make this favorite event unforgettable! All students (F2F and virtual) will receive a Decathlon 2020 T-Shirt.
How Can You Help this Year?
Be A Sponsor-- (or know someone who may be interested?) Sponsorship opportunities are available, starting at $150. Sponsors will be recognized in all Decathlon web communication and on the Decathlon 2020 T-shirt.
Donate Online—Go to www.kmsd.edu/cushingdecathlon and give today or create an individual or family fundraising page to reach out to family and friends.
THANK YOU to our early sponsors!
GOLD Sponsors ($1000): Rundle-Spence, Rob Miller Homes, Diedrick Family
SILVER Sponsors ($500): Digitek Digital, De Luca & Hartman Inc.
DeLuca&Hartman, Katie Lephardt Design, Dr. Michelle Kelly-Delafield Family Dental, Kreitzer Family, Quinn V’s Oma and Papa, McKitrick Family, Knab Family, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
BRONZE Sponsors ($150): Adams Family, Artis Family, JJ Hausmann@Lake Country Listings, Katie Andrew PT, Vosburg Family, Winchell Family, Foot and Ankle Associates of Wisconsin, Sasada Family, Schoene Family, JaCor Inc., Badgerland Disposal
Memory Book 2019-2020
If you missed the chance to order your 2019-2020 Memory Book, you are in luck! The PTO and Cushing have a few extra copies! Together we were able to capture some precious moments both in school and during distance learning. Please contact Kelly Jarvis, sunnysilver@yahoo.com if you'd like more information.
Youth Cushing Mask Fundraiser
An update regarding youth mask replacements:
For those of you who ordered youth masks via the KM/Cushing mask fundraiser sale, please stay tuned as you will be receiving a larger youth mask in the weeks to come.
City Tins
Thanks to everyone who supported Cushing and our local businesses with the City Tins fundraiser last year. City Tins will not be offered for 2021 but will come back in 2022. Please note that the expiration for your 2020 City Tins coasters for Lake Country has been extended from December 31, 2020, to April 30, 2021.
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KM Community Education provides recreational and educational opportunities for families. Please be sure to visit the website often for updates and new programs. For program information and registration forms, visit www.kmsd.edu/communityed.
Wisconsin Conservatory Music Lessons
Having performed at Carnegie Hall, with our hometown Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, & more - exceptional Wisconsin Conservatory of Music teachers are now available to help you & your family take your playing to the next level!
Sign-up today for a special New Student Online Lesson Discount - just $190 for six virtual lessons. Semester discounts are also available, offered in partnership with KM Community Education. Hurry - schedules are filling up for cello, guitar, percussion, trumpet, piano, string bass, violin, & more.
» Registration & Info: wcmusic.org/kettle-moraine | (414) 276-5760
After School Spanish - with Futura Language Professionals
Take off with Spanish! This 16 week course will have students exploring. They will “board” plans, trains and automobiles learning practical travel vocabulary and important conversation elements like how to barter at a market and order at a restaurant. Futura’s interactive, dynamic style will get students speaking “real world” Spanish before you know it. Register today
KM Wrestling Club
The KM Wrestling Club will be having an informational meeting via zoom on October 21. You can join us at 7pm at
Zoom Meeting ID: 798 9623 4285
Passcode: KMWrestle
KM Wrestling is open to anyone in grades K-8. The season will begin in December for grades 4-8 and in January for K-3. Practices are M/W at KM High School. Registration is open online Here
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Community Events and Flyers |
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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 www.kmsd.edu/communityflyers to see the full list of current flyers.
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