Shout out to Walter White Elementary School's Esha and Raya who are superstars in the #CUSDreads Superintendent's Book Club! 🤩 In the month of November alone, each of these two students: 📚 Read 2⃣6⃣ books ✍️ Wrote 2⃣6⃣ reviews 🏆 Earned 2⃣6⃣ wristbands! Well done! 👏 December brings a new book club theme and incentive: Theme: Holidays/Traditions/Culture ✨ Incentive: Holiday Gnome Sticker Read books. Write reviews. Earn rewards! For more information, please visit https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/page/cusd-reads 📖
6 days ago, Ceres Unified School District
Students each wearing 26 blue wristbands smile in school library
Gnome with holiday hat reading book
All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. We will look forward to seeing students and staff back on Monday, Dec. 2, which is the beginning of a new attendance month for students! December is also a short month, with only 14 school days before the winter break. Students who attend at least 13 days in December will be automatically entered into their school's drawing for a trip to Disneyland (or equivalent prize)! For more information, please visit https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/o/cusd/page/attendance-incentives. Big thanks to Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy for their student writing on display at the District Office (as pictured)! 🦃🍁😍
12 days ago, Ceres Unified School District
CUSD schools and offices closed Nov. 28 and Nov. 29 for Thanksgiving
Las escuelas y oficinas de CUSD cerrarán el 28 y 29 de noviembre por el Día de Acción de Gracias
Classified and Certificated staff took part in an Educational Partner Meeting where the topic was the district's Local Control Accountability Plan, or LCAP. This three-year plan outlines the district's goals, actions, and expenditures to support positive outcomes for all students. All educational partner groups have a voice in the LCAP, including students and community members who met earlier in the month. For a summary of the conversation, check out the 8-minute podcast, CUSD Educational Partner Update, at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2031616/episodes/16144155.
18 days ago, Ceres Unified School District
Dr. Rutishauser, holding microphone, addresses audience seated at tables
Staff participant gestures with hands while conversing with fellow staff
Smiling employee seated at table, engages in conversation with  other staff
Group of three women, seated at table, engaged in conversation
Group of staff participants engaged in conversation
Deepest thanks to retiring Trustee Faye Lane for 16 years of dedicated service to Ceres Unified School District students, families, staff, and our community! Your commitment to educational excellence and advocacy for all students has had an enduring impact and your leadership has inspired us all. Gratitude and best wishes, Trustee Lane! 🎉🌷✨ #TheCeresWay
24 days ago, Ceres Unified School District
Lane seated at Board dais
Trustees standing in front of Board dais; Lane holds flowers
The #CeresTurkeyTrot is back! 🦃 This 5k and 10k walk/run is free for all ages: 🗓️ Nov. 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving Day) ⏰ 8-10 a.m. (registration begins at 7 a.m.) 📍 Starts/ends at Ceres Christian Church, 3502 Roeding Road 🌐 Register online at cereschristianchurch.org A Golden Turkey ✨🦃 will be awarded to the Ceres school with the most runners/walkers. Show your school spirit by wearing school colors or spirit wear! Questions? call (209) 537-8931.
25 days ago, Ceres Unified School District
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Congratulations to graduates of the Families Acting Towards Results (FACTOR) program! These family members completed a six-week course to learn how they can support successful outcomes for their students. Well done! 🎓🎉🙌 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #CUSDfam #TheCeresWay
about 1 month ago, Ceres Unified School District
FACTOR graduates
All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of the Veterans Day holiday on Monday, Nov. 11. We wish everyone a safe holiday weekend and will look forward to seeing students and staff back at school on Tuesday!
about 1 month ago, Ceres Unified School District
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Thank you to our everyone who attended today's combined meeting of the Parent Advisory Council, District Advisory Committee, District English Learner Advisory Committee, and Community Educational Partners. Your voices help inform decisions regarding our Local Control Accountability Plan and many other topics related to positive student outcomes for Ceres students. #CUSDcommunity #TheCeresWay
about 1 month ago, Ceres Unified School District
Assistant Superintendent holding microphone addresses audience
Three women seated at table engaged in conversation
Audience members review handouts
Group of women engaged in conversation
Audience includes young boy smiling at camera
Women engaged in conversation
Check out the Ceres Library's November #CUSDreads display! And come check out a book, here or in your school library. 😍📖 #Kindness #Friendship #NovemberTheme #BookClub #LibraryLove
about 1 month ago, Ceres Unified School District
Library shelves with CUSD Reads poster and  books on top
It's November and that means there's a new theme and a new reward for the #CUSDreads Superintendent's Book Club! November Theme: Friendship/Kindness (inspired by World Friendship Day, Nov. 13) November Reward: "Life is Better with Books" Wristband Need some inspiration for selecting a book? Ask one of the #FriendlyLibrarians at your school library or the Ceres Library! For more information about #CUSDreads, please visit https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/o/cusd/page/cusd-reads.
about 1 month ago, Ceres Unified School District
Blue wristbands with white phrase, "Life is Better with Books"
What an amazing day of learning at the CUSD Instructional Summit! It was wonderful to see all of our instructional staff under one roof for this morning’s keynote with Holly Clark. Sessions focused on giving students what they need to be successful while they are with CUSD, and to have choices about their future after they graduate. A big thanks to everyone who brought this day to life, including our Educational Services and Technology teams, presenters, custodial staff, departments that helped coordinate parking, and CVHS for hosting. #TeamCUSD, thank you for your commitment to being your best so our students can be their best! 🫶 For more photos, please see the CUSD Instructional Summit 2024 album on our Facebook page. #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay
about 1 month ago, Ceres Unified School District
Employees enter the campus through yellow and white balloon arches
Shot from the bleachers of gym packed with staff
Presenter Holly Clark holds mic, addresses audience
Session participants seated at student desks in classroom, with presenter at front of room
A reminder that Friday, Nov. 1 is a non-student day as our staff participate in a district-wide Instructional Summit. We’ll look forward to seeing students back at school on Monday! 🚨 Children will be out and about this evening. 👻💀🧙‍♀️🍭 If driving or Trick-or-Treating, keep a wary eye out. 👀 For more tips like these from safekids.org, please visit https://www.safekids.org/tip/halloween-safety-tips: 🎃 Carry glow sticks or flashlights, use reflective tape or stickers on costumes and bags, and wear light colors to help kids see and be seen by drivers. 🎃 Join kids under age 12 for trick-or-treating. 🎃 Slow down and be alert! Kids are excited on Halloween and may dart into the street. Turn on headlights early in the day to spot kids from further away. 🎃 Remind kids to cross the street at corners or crosswalks. 🎃 When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls. Choose face paint instead of masks when possible. Masks can limit children’s vision.
about 1 month ago, Ceres Unified School District
Stay safe, pumpkins on black background with pumpkin border
Friday, Nov. 1 is a non-student day as staff participate in professional learning during our district-wide Instructional Summit. A new attendance month will begin for students on Monday, November 4. We look forward to seeing everyone at school then! A reminder that students with 1 or fewer absences in November will be automatically entered into their school’s drawing for up to $600 in prizes of their choice. For more information, please visit https://ceresunifiedsdca.sites.thrillshare.com/o/cusd/page/attendance-incentives.
about 1 month ago, Ceres Unified School District
Nov. 1 Non-student Day
1 de Nov un dia sin estudiantes
Students and families received valuable information at this week's CUSD College & Career Family Night! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who made this event a success – all of the presenters 🗣️, college and university representatives 🎓🏫, employers 💼, families who attended 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, and CUSD staff 👏. Our #CUSDcommunity is the best! 💙🌟 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #BrightFutures #TheCeresWay
about 1 month ago, Ceres Unified School District
Students in FFA jackets staff welcome table
School officials with family give thumbs-up
College rep hands brochure to parent
Students and families gathered around employer table
Employer seated at table speaks with parent, student
Director of Educational Services reviews map with family
District psychologist staffs info table visited by student
Marine representative speaks with young males
Thank you to everyone who made this year's first CUSD Town Hall a success as families and presenters engaged in important conversations about school safety! The next meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 30. Save the date!
about 2 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
Deputy Superintendent holding microphone, addressing audience
The Central Valley FFA Fall Festival is an annual favorite, and this year was no exception! Students from every CUSD elementary school enjoyed fun and informative activities led by CV Ag students. Nice work by everyone involved! 🍂🚜🐮🎃 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #TeamCUSD #Harvest #FarmToTable #TheCeresWay
about 2 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
Student, pictured with her teacher, tries out interactive cow milking display
Superintendent and Board President stand next to group of students on green tractor
Kindergarten class in group photo inside dairy barn
Large group of students, with teachers and Superintendent, in front of large blue tractor
👻 Help us #NameTheGhost! 👻 This spook-y little sticker is October's giveaway for the #CUSDreads Superintendent's Book Club! We’ve seen it appear on laptops and more as students get into the spirit of reading books, 📚 writing reviews, ✍️ and earning rewards. 🎁 There's just one thing missing. 🤔 Our anonymous apparition has no name. ☹️ Let's give this #HappyHaunt a handle! 🪪🆔 Drop your spook-tacular name suggestions in the comments or email communications@ceres.k12.ca.us. We’ll accept submissions through Friday (Oct. 11, 2024). Let's get creative! 🎃🫶 #Boo-tifulBooks #LetsRead #TheCeresWay
2 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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Polaroids of cell phone case and MacBook with ghost stickers
Ghost stickers on water bottle and hanging from decorative light
Ghost stickers floating in tree and on pumpkin
It's October. 🎃🍂 Do you know what that means? Students with no more than 1⃣ absence this month are automatically entered into their school's drawing for a trip to Disneyland (or equivalent prize of their choice)! ✨🎇 Show up. Be entered to win. That's all there is to it! For details, please visit https://ceresunifiedsdca.sites.thrillshare.com/o/cusd/page/attendance-incentives. #InItToWinIt #SchoolEveryDay #TheCeresWay
2 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
Mickey Mouse under headline: Be In It to Win It
Let's read, CUSD! Dr. Amy Peterman invites students to join the #CUSDreads Superintendent's Book Club. Students who read a book on their own time and turn in a review at their school library by Oct. 31 receive a CUSD Reads sticker and this month's "I 🧡 Boooks" sticker. There's a new reward every month! PLUS every review a student turns in through March is entered into their school's drawing for an e-reader. Find out more at https://www.ceres.k12.ca.us/o/cusd/page/cusd-reads. 📚😍 #ReadBooks #WriteReviews #EarnRewards #TheCeresWay
2 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
Superintendent holds up library book
Superintendent holds library book with blue cover
Ghost sticker reads "I heart boooks"
CUSD is proud to continue our district-wide FACTOR program to help families support their children's educational journey! Registration forms were sent home with students and can be returned to any school site. FACTOR: Preparing for the University Wednesdays, beginning October 2, 2024 8:45-10:15 a.m. or 5:30-7:00 p.m. Carroll Fowler Elementary School FACTOR 2: Emotional Development and Use of Technology Tuesdays, beginning October 1, 2024 8:45-10:15 a.m. or 5:30-7:00 p.m. Mae Hensley Junior High School Graduation: Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. These weekly workshops in English and Spanish offer practical information on the social, emotional, and physical development of children in grades TK-12, along with useful information and resources for navigating the educational system, becoming college and career ready, and developing 21st century skills. Join the 619 parents who have graduated from the FACTOR program so far! Did we mention there are weekly raffles? For additional information, please contact Ceres Adult School at (209) 556-1557.
3 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
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