District Weekly Highlights
January 13 - January 17, 2020
From the Desk of the Superintendent
Dear CUSD Team,

Check out this week's district newsletter featuring exciting news, updates, recognitions, and the awesome work of students and staff.

Have a great three day weekend!

Carlos R. Gonzales
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
There will be no school on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We ask everyone to take a moment to reflect on the life and legacy of one of America's great civil rights leaders.
IV Press
Athlete of the Week!
Congratulations to Alejandro Serrano, for being selected as Athlete of the Week by the IV Press on January 10, 2020. Alejandro is a Senior at CHS, who plays as a forward for our Varsity Soccer Team. Alejandro leads the team in goals and is looking to reclaim the IVL Crown!!

School Highlights
Calexico High School
New Construction Projects at CHS!
Cesar Chavez
We Celebrate and Promote Student Success!

Dool Elementary
Respect
Responsibility
Perseverance
Jefferson Elementary
I hope everyone had a restful and joyful winter break! The first two weeks of 2020 have been full of excitement and learning. Take a look at some of the awesome student videos and fun activities.
Kennedy Gardens
The Kennedy Eagles are beginning the year on track with academics and exciting new activities on campus. Enjoy the highlights for this week.


Blanche Charles Elementary
#DOLPHINS2020

Watch our highlights from literacy night, dolphin store, donations from CHS Seniors, to kicking off the New Year!
Department Highlights
Personnel Commission
Classified Employee Highlight -
Rebecca Soto
Click on link to read more.
Curriculum Department
The Curriculum Office staff has been training teachers and administrators at the different school sites on student accessibility resources and test settings for ELPAC and CAASPP assessments.

You may go to CAASPP.ORG or ELPAC.ORG for more information.
English Learners
Students engaged in our intervention programs.
Food Services
Our amazing high school cafeteria workers prepare nearly 2000 meals daily. They work hard setting up fresh and colorful salad & fruit bars, preparing 12 daily and 31 distinct weekly menu entrees to give students varied menu options to meet their caloric and nutritional needs.
Migrant Education
Happy New Year!! We started the new year with our students Jocelyn Beltran Leon and Citlaly Juaregui presenting their experiences in the UC Connections program. We are also gearing up to begin our Migrant Parent Support Group classes. Our first class will take place Thursday, January 30 from 4 to 6 pm at 641 Rockwood Ave Please see our High Light for more information.

State and Federal Projects
In conjunction with the Special Education, we provided training and support to the student supervision assistants. Our goal is to have all CUSD staff certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention to support our students in times of crisis and and prevent difficult behavior!
Calexico Unified School District