Thank you for choosing Wisconsin Youth Company School Year Programs!  

Please note: Families are varied and the use of the word Parent(s) refers to the adult(s) who are responsible for the child(ren).  

Please carefully review all tabs on this webpage prior to your first day of school. Additional information can be found in our program handbook.

Cushing Elementary School   |  227 Genesee St., Delafield

Before & After School Program Information

  • Before and After School Program Cell Phone  |  414-380-8808
  • Before School Program Hours  |  Monday-Friday: 6:30-8:20 a.m.
  • After School Program Hours  |  Monday-Wednesday: 3:25-6 p.m. & Thursday 2:55-6 p.m.

P.M. 4K Wrap Program Information 

  • 4K Wrap Program Cell Phone  |  414-380-8809 
  • 4K Wrap Program Hours  |  Monday-Wednesday & Friday: 11:05 a.m.-3:25 p.m., Thursday: 11:05 a.m.-2:55 p.m.   

2024-2025 Program Calendar

Meet the Staff

  • Program Supervisor  |  Stephanie
  • P.M. 4K Wrap & After School Lead Teacher  |  Ellyn

All staff have education and/or experience related to working with children. They receive training prior to the start of the school year and are certified in first aid and CPR. All staff receive additional training regarding health & wellness and cleaning & sanitation protocols.

Parent Contact Information  
Program staff may need to contact you from program at phone numbers you provided during the registration process with questions or concerns, for this reason when phone numbers or pick-up arrangements change, please update this information with our administrative office. To update this information, or any other information regarding your child(ren) and your family, please send an email to info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org. This information cannot be updated via your Parent Portal.

Please note: Families are varied and the use of the word Parent(s) refers to the adult(s) who are responsible for the child(ren).  

Program Location 

Before and After School programs are located in the cafeteria. The entrance to the cafeteria is located through door S2, around the south side of the school. 

Before School Drop-off  

  • Please ring the doorbell outside Door S2. Staff will greet you at the door.
  • Parents will enter the program room and sign their children into program.  
  • Children will check in with staff and put belongings on a hook.

 After School Pick-up  

  • Please ring the doorbell outside Door S2. Staff will greet you at the door.
  • Parents will enter the program room and sign their children out of program.  
  • If a different pre-authorized pick-up person is planning to pick-up from After School, please notify our administrative office or the site directly  

Daily Activities  

  • Wisconsin Youth Company staff will create weekly lesson plans tiered to the children’s interests   
  • Our program helps your child(ren) to discover new opportunities through our choice-based curriculum    
  • Within the daily activities, children will have a chance to participate in STEM, art projects, community building games, and other various hands-on activities to expand their developmental growth. Along with developing important life skills such as language, social, and emotional skills.    
  • There will be time for daily outdoor play (weather permitted) where children will participate in group games and explore the playground   
  • Children are also provided with the opportunity to complete homework   

Snack  

  • A morning and afternoon snack will be provided, along with milk
  • All snacks served at program are nut-free   
  • All children must wash hands with soap and water before and after eating    
  • Please see the Wisconsin Youth Company Program Handbook for more details about snack 

Please note: Families are varied and the use of the word Parent(s) refers to the adult(s) who are responsible for the child(ren).  

Arriving at P.M. 4K Wrap

P.M. 4K Wrap staff will pick up children from their classroom.

P.M. 4K Wrap End of Day  

When 4K wrap concludes, Parents have the following options. Please communicate with our administrative office how your child will depart program.   

  • After School  |  Through a separate registration, children can continue into our After School program until 6 p.m. Please review the After School program tab for additional information. Contact our administrative office to register for After School.  
  • Bus  |  Children can take bus transportation provided by the school. Please coordinate through the school and inform Wisconsin Youth Company’s Administrative Office of your child’s bus number.  
  • Parent Pick-up  |  Children can be picked up outside in front of the school. Staff and children will be waiting outside at 3:25 p.m. Every Thursday, staff and children will be waiting outside at 2:55 p.m. If picking up prior to 3:25 p.m. (Thursday 2:55 p.m.) please contact the 4K wrap teacher on their program cell phone. 

Daily Activities 

Wisconsin Youth Company 4K wrap teachers will create weekly lesson plans tiered to the children’s interest. Our 4K wrap program helps your child to discover new opportunities through our choice-based curriculum. Within daily activities, children will have a chance to participate in STEM, art projects, community building games, and other various hands-on activities to expand their developmental growth. Along with developing important life skills such as language, social, and emotional skills. 

There will be time for daily outdoor play (weather permitted) where children will participate in group games and explore the playground. 

Lunch 

Hot lunch is available through the school. Please work with Cushing to set up this option. 

If not receiving hot lunch, Parents must send a sack lunch that must not require refrigeration or microwaving. Some children have life-threatening allergies (like a peanut or tree nut allergy). For this reason, Wisconsin Youth Company requests that children bring a nut-free lunch. 

Snack 

  • A morning and afternoon snack will be provided, along with milk
  • All snacks served at program are nut-free 
  • All children must wash hands with soap and water before and after eating 
  • Please see the Wisconsin Youth Company Program Handbook for more details about snack 

Rest Time 

  • Each day, there will be a 30-minute rest time for children. Wisconsin Youth Company will provide a padded mat and sheet for your child to lay on.  
  • Under DCF state licensing, children are required to have a blanket at nap time. Please send a blanket with your child. You may also send a small pillow or stuffed animal. All items will be kept in a tote at program. 
  • During rest time, the lights will be turned off and quiet music will be played. Children that do not choose to sleep may be given permission to play with small manipulatives near their mat. 
  • At the end of each week, children’s items and rest sheet will be sent home to be washed and returned to program. It is important that Parents send the items back with their child on the following Monday.

We had lots of fun in February. We talked about our emotions and ways to help regulate them. Ms. Lorna, Ms. Stacey, and Ms. Sam came in to read to us and do a fun activity. We talked about love and what it means to each of us. We also had a Lego and cars week. We used our creativity to build towers and different animals with Legos. A couple of letters we talked about and practice writing were L and V.

In March, we will learn the letters D, S, P, and M. Read Across America is in the beginning of March so we will have a Dr. Seuss week and read our favorite books. Feel free to bring in your child’s favorite book from home so we can share it with the class. We will also prepare for spring by planting seeds (grass, sunflowers, and beans) and learn how plants grow.

– Ms. Ellyn

Hello Cushing families,

February flew by just as fast as Cupid’s arrow. The most memorable February activities included paper airplane contest down the hallway, making strawberry-scented play dough, Valentine’s volcanoes, string art, learning to plastic canvas cross stitch, and learning pony bead lacing. Incoherent Family was a un game the older kids enjoyed. In this game, you must try to figure out a word or phrase, with gibberish wording they give you to guess from. Here is an example: Press hid dent chill hell heck shin (find the answer at the end of the newsletter).

The kids were excited to see previous Wisconsin Youth Company stop by for a visit. Ms. Lorna and Ms. Lisa both made an appearance at Before School in February. Thel kids got the joy of meeting a Mrs. Samm from a neighboring program at Merton and Mrs. Kali from Summit View. The children seem to really enjoy meeting new staff and visits from previous ones. As always, we also had visits from Ms. Jen, Ms. Sam, and Ms. Stacey.

As we get into March, we are hoping to make more memories with some of the activities we have planned: our yearly tradition of making green eggs and ham, mint-scented play dough, shamrock punch, and Leprechaun Oreo McFlurries.

As you all know, Wisconsin can be temper-mental with the weather. As the snow sticks around, please remember that everyone needs snowpants, boots, winter coat, hats, and gloves/mittens to go outside and play in the snow. I know the school does not make children in grades 4 and 5 wear snowpants in the snow, however After School requires all to have snowpants.

Project: Valentine’s Day Playdough

Materials needed

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup salt
  • 2 tablespoons cream of tartar (optional but recommended)
  • 1 cup water (approximately)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Red or pink food coloring
  • Optional: A few drops of a pleasant scent (e.g., vanilla, rose, or strawberry extract)
  • Optional: heart-shaped cookie cutters or Valentine-themed molds
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula

Steps

  • Combine dry ingredients. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cream of tartar (if using).
  • Tint the water. In a separate small cup, mix the food coloring (pink or red) into the water. Add a few drops of your chosen scent if desired.
  • Mix in wet ingredients. Pour the tinted, scented water and vegetable oil into the dry ingredients. Stir until it begins to form dough.
  • Knead the dough. Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and knead it with your hands. If the dough feels too sticky, add a bit more flour; if it’s too dry, add a few drops of water.
  • Shape and play. Roll out the dough and use heart-shaped cookie cutters or Valentine-themed molds to create festive shapes. Store the dough in an airtight container when finished to keep it soft.

(Hint: Vote every 4 years)
Answer to Incoherent: Presidential Election

Thank you,
Ms. Stephanie

Reminders
  • No program:
    • Tuesday, March 11
    • Monday, March 24-Friday, March 28
    • Wednesday, April 9
    • Friday, April 18
    • Monday, April 21
  • Summer camp registration opens Tuesday, March 11
  • 4K Wrap:
    • We send home rest sheets and blankets to be washed every Friday. Please bring them back on Monday, or your first day back in program. We are running low on rest sheets so please double check to see if you have any extras at home.
    • We also send home a folder every Friday with artwork we have made throughout the week. Please make sure to send the folders back empty every week.
    • Save the date: Spring family gathering Friday, April 18. More information to come.
  • Before School & After School:
    • A quick reminder to all families to send your children to school with all outside gear every day. This also includes children in grades 4 and 5. Though the school rule is grades 4 and 5 only need to have boots to go into the snow at recess, however, our are everyone must have all their gear, snowpants, boots, hat, gloves or mittens, and a coat.
    • Stay tuned for more information to come about our spring family gathering!
  • If your child is going to be absent from program, please text or call our message attendance line at 262–547–2326.
  • Please remember a hat, gloves, jacket, snowpants, boots. See below our weather guidelines.
Weather Guidelines

This chart shows what children need to wear when programs go outside.

Photo Gallery

4K Wrap Photos:

Before & After School Photos:

Before & After School Cell Phone Number: 414-380-8808  |  This number can be used to call or text Wisconsin Youth Company staff at your child(ren)’s location during program hours. Please note that staff are engaged with children during program hours and may not be able to answer. Please leave a message and they will get back to you.   

4K Wrap Cell Phone Number: 414-380-8809  |  This number can be used to call or text Wisconsin Youth Company staff at your child(ren)’s location during program hours. Please note that staff are engaged with children during program hours and may not be able to answer. Please leave a message and they will get back to you.   

24-Hour Attendance Message Line: 262-547-2326  |  Please text call the message line when your child(ren) will be absent from program. All absences must be reported. Please include your child(ren)’s name, program, and the date(s) of absence.   

Administrative Office: 262-547-8770 ext. 0  |  If you need immediate assistance, please contact our administrative office. Our administrative office can also assist you with your registration questions.   

Wisconsin Youth Company Email: info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org  |  To communicate with our administrative or registration team or if you have questions regarding your account please send us an email.