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.
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
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.
Remembering with gratitude all who have sacrificed in service to our nation. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay
Students at Sam Vaughn Elementary invited family members who have served in the U.S. armed forces to be honored at a school assembly, where Giants performed a tribute to veterans. For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #ThankYouVeterans #HeroesAmongUs #VeteransDay
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
Congratulations to our Hidahl Huskies whose excellent attendance landed them some sweet rewards! Ariadne and her family are going to Disneyland and Rubi took home brand new Nintendo Switches for herself and her brother. 💥👏🏆🙌 Attending #SchoolEveryDay is #TheCeresWay.
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!
What a wonderful morning reading with Gators! 🐊📚 Heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Norenberg, Mr. Tornquist, Mrs. Gonzalez-Martinez and Mrs. Menk for inviting Superintendent Amy Peterman to visit at Adkison Elementary. Dr. Peterman had the best time reading a few pages from "The One and Only Ivan," hearing students read their book reviews for the #CUSDreads Superintendent's Book Club, and drawing names for free books! #GatorsRead #TheCeresWay
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
🤔 What role do students have in improving their schools?
🤔 How does a superintendent make decisions that affect all schools in the district?
🤔 How will technology change the way students learn in the future?
These are just a few of the questions that Caswell Elementary Dual Language Academy students asked when Superintendent Amy Peterman paid a lunchtime visit. These inspiring young voices remind us that students play a vital role in shaping the future of our schools – and our future is bright! 🌞😎 #StudentVoices #TheCeresWay
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
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.
It's time to fall back! Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 a.m. Remember to adjust any clocks that don’t automatically update before heading to bed Saturday night, and enjoy the extra hour of sleep! ⏰💤
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
#Mood in the District Office 🎃👻🦇💀
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.
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.
Congratulations to our 2024 ASES Intramural Flag Football #Champions, the Lucas Elementary DLA Owls! The Owls played a close match against the Virginia Parks Panthers, with both teams leaving it all on the field. 🏈 CUSD’s ASES program provides FREE after-school care to enrolled students up to 8th grade. Through our partnership with Turlock Sports Park, students in grades 4-6 can receive free coaching and participate in after-school sports! For more information, please visit https://ceresunifiedsdca.sites.thrillshare.com/o/cusd/page/after-school-education-and-safety-program-ases.
Ceres loves a parade! 🎉🥁💃📣🏈 Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer on our Hawks and Bulldogs at the 2nd #CrosstownShowdownParade! Our athletes, cheerleaders, band students, and dancers were feeling the 🫶. Big thanks to all of the city and district staff who made this event happen, and to our community, including neighbors and businesses along the parade route, for the overwhelming support. There's no place like Ceres! For more photos, please see the 2024 Crosstown Showdown Parade album on our Facebook page. #OneTeam #TheCeresWay
