Weโre so excited and we just canโt hide it! ๐๐ค School resumes on Tuesday, Jan. 9. As a reminder, students with one or fewer absences in January are eligible for their schoolโs drawing for a brand new Nintendo Switch!
๐ Wishing our students, staff, families, and community a new year filled with kindness, joy, and endless possibilities! ๐ 2โฃ0โฃ2โฃ4โฃ #HappyNewYear #BestYearYet #TheCeresWay
A surprise visit from a #GamingTruck THRILLED students in the After-school Education and Safety program. The truck is making the rounds to reward positive attendance. #ASES #SchoolEveryDay #TheCeresWay
CUSD's Family Resource Center held its first-ever #HolidayNight! Gifts donated by our staff and turkey with all the trimmings went home with families who also enjoyed hot cocoa, candy canes, and visits with the big guy himself! ๐๐
โ Congrats to our #StudentServices team on this warm and wonderful event, with thanks to all who helped make it possible. ๐ฅฐ #HolidaySpirit #TheCeresWay
CUSD schools will be closed for the winter break beginning Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 through Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. School resumes on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. Wishing our students, staff, families, and community safe and happy holidays! โ๏ธ
Please join us virtually tomorrow for the Caswell Winter Concert, featuring:
4th Grade Honor Choir and 6th Grade Band
4th and 6th grade parents are welcome to attend the concert.
This concert will be livestreamed from Caswell.
December 15th at 9:00 AM
https://bit.ly/2023CAS-concert
The video will be available after the concert using the same link if you are unable to watch it live.
CUSD's After School Education and Safety program (ASES) is excited to announce a new partnership with Turlock Sports Park! ASES students in grades 4-6 can access free sports camps and professional coaching during the ASES program at their school. This partnership is part of CUSDโs ongoing commitment to supporting student wellbeing. To learn more about ASES, please visit https://ceresunifiedsdca.sites.thrillshare.com/o/cusd/page/after-school-education-and-safety-program-ases, or contact your childโs school to enroll.
CUSD is hiring! Mark your calendar for our Dec. 18 Job Fair if you:
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Have a high school diploma
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Enjoy working with children
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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. Weโre also seeking substitute paraprofessionals to set their own schedule. Come be a part of #TeamCUSD!
๐๐ Caswell Attendance Update! ๐๐
Caswell Crew, it's time to celebrate our attendance achievements! ๐โจ Huge shout-out to our incredible students, dedicated staff, and supportive familiesโyou're all making a difference!
November Recap:
๐ November's goal: 92.77%
๐ Caswell's achievement: 95.57%
๐ That's a remarkable 4.3% improvement from last November! Amazing job, everyone!
December Goals:
๐ December's goal: 89.19%
๐ช Let's achieve 1.5% growth compared to last December's 87.67%. We know it's a challenge, but we're Caswell, and we rise to challenges!
Important Note:
๐ Some students will be traveling, and they've requested independent study. It only affects us if the work isn't completed, so let's remind and support our students to finish strong. Teachers, your encouragement makes all the difference!
Congratulations to Raul Rodriguez, our PS5 Winner! ๐ฎ๐
December Prizes Await:
๐ 1 iPad Mini
๐ข 1 Trip to Disneyland (Valued at $1,200)
๐ฎ 20 Students get 2 hours of gaming in a gaming van!
Let's make December a month of achievements and celebrate our commitment to attendance excellence! ๐๐
๐ **Celebrating Our Students of the Month!** ๐
This Monday morning was extra special as we shone the spotlight on our outstanding Students of the Month at our lively rally! ๐๐ Their achievements and positive contributions to our school community are truly commendable.
Congratulations to these stellar students! ๐ Your hard work and dedication make Caswell shine. Keep up the fantastic work! ๐๐
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
We have thousands of reasons to be thankful โฆ but we couldnโt fit you all in one photo! Wishing our students, staff, families, and community a safe and contented #Thanksgiving holiday. ๐ฆ๐ #TheCeresWay
Feeling #thankful for our outstanding CUSD music staff and students for this weekโs 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! ๐ต๐คฉ If you missed it, see the livestream at https://youtube.com/live/JI-Wj0j8lBs?feature=share. #TheCeresWay
๐ฒโจ **Kindergartners Create Stone Soup Magic!** โจ๐ฒ
Today, our little chefs in Kindergarten embarked on a magical Stone Soup activity inspired by the classic story. ๐ Each child added their special ingredient to the pot, turning it into a masterpiece of flavors! ๐ฅ๐ฅ
But guess what made its way into the pot? Stones! ๐ชจ๐ Just like in the story, these stones symbolize the power of sharing and cooperation. Together, the kindergartners transformed simple ingredients into something extraordinary. ๐๐ฉโ๐ณ
Today's the day! Singsational kicks off at 6 p.m. This annual performance brings together CUSD music students who will fill your heart โ and the CVHS gym โ with song. Livestream available at https://youtube.com/live/JI-Wj0j8lBs?feature=share. ๐ต #MusicInSchools #TheCeresWay
๐๐โโ๏ธ **Bubble Run Fun-draiser Success!** ๐โโ๏ธ๐
Our jackets may be bubbly, but our spirits are even bubblier after an amazing Bubble Run! ๐ซง
Kudos to every student for fantastic participation and making great choices during this Student Council fundraiser. ๐๐
A huge shout-out to the families who came to cheer on their students and support the event. Your enthusiasm made it even more special! ๐๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ
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. ๐ฆ๐
With heartfelt appreciation to those who have served, those who continue to serve, and to their families who have also sacrificed. ๐บ๐ธ #VeteransDay2023
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. ๐บ๐ธ
The Association of California School Administrators selects ๏ฟผone Elementary Co-Administrator of the Year for the entire state of California and he is CUSDโs own Nate Diamantine! Nate, who is the Assistant Principal at Patricia Kay Beaver Leadership Magnet, was honored at ACSAโs annual Leadership Summit. ๐๐คฉ #TeamCUSD #TheCeresWay