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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
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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
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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 โ and the CVHS gym โ with song. Livestream available at https://youtube.com/live/JI-Wj0j8lBs?feature=share. ๐ต #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. ๐ฆ๐
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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. ๐บ๐ธ #VeteransDay2023
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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. ๐บ๐ธ
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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
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Who's ready for an extra hour of sleep? ๐๏ธ 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. โฐ ๐ค #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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This month Whitmore Charter hosted a Rock Your School assembly! K-8 students gathered in the cafeteria and promoted positive school culture through performances and interactive games!
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It was #FallFestival at the Ken Moncrief Agriculture Center! Central Valley High School students welcomed elementary students from across the district, leading fun and interactive activities about all things agriculture. This event is an annual favorite that takes a village to coordinate. Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success! For more photos, please visit our Facebook page. ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ #TheCeresWay
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Because the State does not provide complete or reliable funding for facilities, schools cannot maintain safe learning environments that meet current instructional standards without a local funding source. In order to complete identified repairs and improvements across all school sites, the CUSD Board of Trustees is considering placing a local bond measure on the ballot next year for local voters to consider. To learn more, please visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us/page/facilities-upgrades.
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Monday, Oct. 30 is a non-student day as our staff engage in district-wide professional learning. Weโll look forward to seeing students back at school on Tuesday, Oct. 31. ๐
๐ง Traffic Advisory โ ๏ธ
We have been notified by the City of Ceres that westbound Service Road will be closed immediately west of the Morgan Road intersection, in front of the new AM/PM, on Oct. 30-31. The Service/Morgan intersection will remain open, but the City is asking motorists in the area to expect delays, follow detour signage, and slow through construction zones. Westbound Service Road will reopen on Nov. 1.
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Monday, Oct. 30 is a non-student day as our staff engage in district-wide professional learning. Weโll look forward to seeing students back at school on Tuesday, Oct. 31. ๐
๐ง Traffic Advisory โ ๏ธ
We have been notified by the City of Ceres that westbound Service Road will be closed immediately west of the Morgan Road intersection, in front of the new AM/PM, on Oct. 30-31. The Service/Morgan intersection will remain open, but the City is asking motorists in the area to expect delays, follow detour signage, and slow through construction zones. Westbound Service Road will reopen on Nov. 1.
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The recently completed facilities master planning process identified upgrades and repairs needed to help prepare students for college and the workforce and ensure that all CUSD students have access to safe and modern classrooms, labs and educational facilities equal to what other students in Stanislaus County already have. To learn more and view the completed Facilities Masters Plan, please visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us/page/facilities-upgrades.
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What a fantastic turnout for this yearโs first CUSD Town Hall meeting! Thank you to all of the families who took part in this important conversation about school safety, our staff whose work made the event possible, and the organizations and agencies who participated, including Ceres Police and Fire departments. For more photos, please visit our Facebook page.
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Say "boo" to the flu! ๐ป๐ In partnership with Stanislaus County Health Services Agency, CUSD is hosting an annual flu clinic that is FREE for our enrolled students:
๐๏ธ Friday, Oct. 27
โฐ 1-5 p.m.
๐ Argus/Endeavor Multiuse Room, 2503 Lawrence St, Ceres
A limited supply of flu vaccines is also available for CUSD families, caregivers and staff.
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Recently, CUSD partnered with architects and school construction experts to assess the condition of our local school facilities. The resulting Facilities Master Plan highlighted that upgrades are needed to security cameras, radios, and security systems at all schools. To learn more about steps CUSD is taking to keep local students safe, please visit www.ceres.k12.ca.us/page/facilities-upgrades.
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CUSD's Family Resource Center is hosting a free Sensory Storytime featuring yoga, games, and dance for children ages 2-5 and one caregiver! ๐ง๐๐
๐๏ธ Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023
โฐ 9:30-10:30 a.m.
๐ Argus/Endeavor Rooms 32/33, 2555 Lawrence St., Ceres
โ๏ธ To register, please call (209) 556-1559
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Congratulations to Annie Hansen and Melany Reyes!! They are Whitmore Charters September attendance incentive winners! Awesome job ladies and way to #schooleveryday!
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