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
Just a few of the newest members of the #CUSDreads Superintendent's Book Club! 🤩📚 Congrats to our Huskies, Owls, and Cougars who read books, wrote reviews, and earned rewards! 📖✍️🏆🎉
Drop-in Day at Carroll Fowler Elementary! ❤️🦅 Need a smile to start your weekend? How about dozens of smiles?! Our Eagles have plenty to share! 😁
Carroll Fowler Elementary Facts:
Principal Arti Narayan
Assistant Principal Mike Reynolds
528 Students
Opened 1957
Home of the Eagles
For more photos, please visit our Facebook page.
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
Ending the week with an outstanding #BookReview from Solange in the #CUSDreads Superintendent's Book Club, along with students showing off their October "I love boooks" stickers and participating in the book club through our partner, the Ceres Library!
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!
What a fantastic visit with Mrs. Ferguson’s class at Sinclear Elementary! 🐻📚 Fifth-grade Grizzlies impressed Dr. Peterman with their thoughtful questions about the #CUSDreads Superintendent’s Book Club and readings from their book reviews. 🎤📖 Dr. Peterman loved rewarding their efforts with stickers, wristbands, and even a few special books she brought along for the occasion! ✨ For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. #GrizzliesRead #ReadingGoals #LeadersRead #TheCeresWay
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
✅Read books. ✅Write Reviews. ✅Earn Rewards. Congrats to our Whitmore Wolves and Hidahl Huskies who joined the #CUSDreads Superintendent's Book Club! 📚👏🎉 #ReadLeadSucceed #LifeIsBetterWithBooks #TheCeresWay
👻 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
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
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
Today, our Youth Advisory Council met to discuss important issues affecting education. These young leaders are shaping the future by sharing their perspectives and ideas, ensuring that student voices are heard and valued in every decision. #YAC #EducationalPartners #TheCeresWay
