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
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
Book Fair opens tomorrow!
2 months ago, Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy
Book Fair
👻 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
Polaroid of ghost sticker on background of books line art
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"
October Attendance Challenge 😱
2 months ago, Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy
October
Drop-in Day at Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy! 🦉💙 Owls were loud and proud at a “Rock Your School” assembly where we spotted Slash and Pitbull among the throng of #rockstars. 🤩🤘🎸 The smiles and the learning were cranked up to 10! For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. Lucas DLA Facts: Principal Angelica Mariscal Assistant Principal Maria Cuevas 662 Students Opened 2013 Home of the Owls Named for Grant and Mildred Lucas
2 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
Staff member dressed as Slash
Three staff members dressed as Pitbull
Students seated on classroom floor reading
Two holding magnifying glasses to their eye
Meet us at Roeding Park next Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. to participate in Walk to School day!
2 months ago, Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy
Walk to School 2
Walk to School 1
Reminder: Wednesday is a minimum day!
2 months ago, Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy
Minimum Day
Join us for our first Coffee Connect meeting tomorrow in the library!
3 months ago, Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy
Coffee Connect
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
Flyer English
Flyer Spanish
Reminder: Early Release This Wednesday
3 months ago, Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy
Early Release
CUSD teachers investing an afternoon with Grace Dearborn, author of "Conscious Classroom Management," to explore practical strategies for positive, inclusive, and productive learning environments. #LifelongLearners #TheCeresWay
3 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
Presenter holding microphone addresses audience
Two teachers exchange hug and smiles
Teachers in conversation
Smiling teacher waves at camera
Rock Your School Week Next Week
3 months ago, Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy
Rock Your School Week
The #HispanicHeritageMonth festivities were in full swing at Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy, Blaker Kinser Jr. High School , and Caswell Elementary Dual Language Academy. Even our Personnel Services team got in on the fun! Observed annually from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, this month-long celebration is an opportunity to honor the rich histories, contributions, and cultures of our Hispanic/Latino community, which represents more than 80% of our student body. Today is also #MexcianIndependenceDay! For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #Fiesta #MmmConchas #FamiliaDeCUSD #TheCeresWay
3 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana on yellow background
Personnel staff
Lucas Elementary DLA
BK Sharks
Caswell Elementary DLA
Celebrate Mexico's Independence Day with us on Monday by wearing your traditional attire! And we will also be celebrating Heritage Week all week long. Come representing who YOU are.
3 months ago, Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy
Independence Day
Heritage Week
PTC Voting This Friday!
3 months ago, Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy
PTC Spanish
PTC English
The devastating effects of suicide can touch anyone. Pain isn’t always obvious, but suicide is preventable. Spread awareness, encourage conversations, and if you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help: ☎️ 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) ☎️ Crisis & Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-888-506-5991 ☎️ Stanislaus County Community Services Response Team/Warm Line 209-558-4600 CUSD also has mental health services available at all of our schools. For information on recognizing warning signs of suicide, please visit https://www.suicideispreventable.org/. 🖤 #WSPD2024
3 months ago, Ceres Unified School District
World Suicide Prevention Day Sept. 10
Every conversation, no matter how small, contributes to a more supportive and understanding society
Reminder: Minimum Day This Wednesday
3 months ago, Lucas Elementary Dual Language Academy
Minimum Day