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A special, early visit at Adkison and Westport Elementary. CUSD students are always on the #NiceList! ✨ #TheCeresWay! For more photos, please visit our Facebook page.
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During Computer Science Education Week, students at Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy participated in Microsoft Education's Minecraft Hour of Code. Students heard from special presenters and used problem solving, creativity, and computational thinking to learn the basics of coding. For more photos, please visit our Facebook page.
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CUSD is hiring! Mark your calendar for our Dec. 18 Job Fair if you:
✅ Have a high school diploma
✅ Enjoy working with children
✅ Want to work during school hours
Qualified applicants who apply in advance at https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1870415 will be guaranteed an interview. We’re also seeking substitute paraprofessionals to set their own schedule. Come be a part of #TeamCUSD!
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It was the most wonderful time of the year as South Modesto Businesses United held its traditional Posada Navidena! There were tamales, hot cocoa, and holiday cheer for all, along with gifts for Don Pedro and Hidahl Elementary students. Hello, Trustee Ruiz and Superintendent Wickham! 👋
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Santa's Special Saturday is an inclusive event with sensory-safe activities for students. Please RSVP at gg.gg/sss2023:
Saturday, Dec. 16
9:00 a.m.-noon
Central Valley High School Cafeteria, 4033 Central Ave., Ceres
The event will include free gifts for children, hot cocoa and coffee, photo ops, holiday crafts, and an opportunity to meet Santa Claus!
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Lifelong learning is a priority for CUSD, and our school board is leading by example! Along with Drs. Wickham and Peterman, Board members attended the California School Boards Association #AnnualEducationConference where sessions address effective school governance, student achievement, and issues affecting public education. #TeamCUSD #CeresLearns #TheCeresWay
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Congratulations to Jatziri, Don Pedro Elementary's November attendance winner who took home a brand new PS5! #SchoolEveryDay #TheCeresWay
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We have thousands of reasons to be thankful … but we couldn’t fit you all in one photo! Wishing our students, staff, families, and community a safe and contented #Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃🍂 #TheCeresWay
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Feeling #thankful for our outstanding CUSD music staff and students for this week’s incredible Singsational choral concert! Fourth grade honor choir students opened with a joyful rendition of Yellow Submarine. As always, our junior high and high school students brought their A-game! The combined choirs ended the night with De Colores. Bravo! 🎵🤩 If you missed it, see the livestream at https://youtube.com/live/JI-Wj0j8lBs?feature=share. #TheCeresWay
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Today's the day! Singsational kicks off at 6 p.m. This annual performance brings together CUSD music students who will fill your heart – and the CVHS gym – with song. Livestream available at https://youtube.com/live/JI-Wj0j8lBs?feature=share. 🎵 #MusicInSchools #TheCeresWay
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All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. We will look forward to seeing students and staff back at school on Monday, Nov. 27. 🦃🍂
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With heartfelt appreciation to those who have served, those who continue to serve, and to their families who have also sacrificed. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay2023
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Honoring veterans at Virginia Parks Elementary School. Thank you, American Legion Ceres Post 491, honored guests, and all who have sacrificed in service to our nation. 🇺🇸 For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #TheCeresWay
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All schools and offices in the Ceres Unified School District will be closed in observance of the Veterans Day holiday on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. 🇺🇸
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Sneak peek of the incredible skate park mural being created at Smyrna Park by none other than our own Argus and Endeavor High School students, in partnership with the City of Ceres! 👀🖌️🔥🛹 #TheCeresWay
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The Association of California School Administrators selects one Elementary Co-Administrator of the Year for the entire state of California and he is CUSD’s own Nate Diamantine! Nate, who is the Assistant Principal at Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet, was honored at ACSA’s annual Leadership Summit. 🏆🤩 #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay
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Who's ready for an extra hour of sleep? 🖐️ Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5. Clocks on most cell phones and smart watches will automatically reset tonight. Remember to set non internet-connected clocks back an hour before you go to bed. ⏰ 💤 #FallBack
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Who's ready for an extra hour of sleep? 🖐️ Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5. Clocks on most cell phones and smart watches will automatically reset tonight. Remember to set non internet-connected clocks back an hour before you go to bed. ⏰ 💤 #FallBack
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Mark your calendar and register at (209) 556-1559 for these free upcoming workshops from the CUSD Family Resource Center:
Bilingual Story Time - Stanislaus County Library
Children ages 2-5
Tuesday, Dec.5, 2023
9:00-10:30 a.m.
2491 Lawrence St., Ceres (Annex, Room 1)
Sensory Story Time - Breathing Through
Children ages 2-5
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024
9:30-10:30 a.m.
2555 Lawrence St., Ceres (Argus Rooms 32/33)
Zumba Class
Free childcare available (must register in advance)
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
9:00-10:00 a.m.
2555 Lawrence St., Ceres (Argus Rooms 32/33)
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CUSD teachers came together this week for a professional learning opportunity with Dr. Jo Boaler, Professor of Mathematics Education at Stanford Graduate School. Conversations revolved around mathematical mindsets that support learning. #MathMight 💪 #TheCeresWay
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