Catching Up with the Coyotes
February 4th, 2024
CATCHING UP WITH... The CVES Calendar
This Month at Canyon View
Happy February, Coyote Families! Here's what you can look forward to this month:
Participation in fundraising events is voluntary and not required.
CATCHING UP WITH... Mrs. Edmonston
Principal's Notes
Dear Coyote Families,
It was another GREAT WEEK at Canyon View Elementary School! Here are a few highlights: Teachers and staff collaborated at sites across the district for a day of professional learning on Monday while students had the day off. Westview Ambassadors came for a playground play-date on Tuesday, and many classes had Global Language lessons on Friday.
This time of year, we ask our families to participate in PUSD's annual LCAP survey. LCAP stands for Local Control Accountability Plan. This plan shapes the Districts goals and guides our budgeting priorities for the 2024-25 school year. All of our voices matter, so everyone's participation is crucial and valued. We want to make sure the voices of Canyon View families are represented in this survey. The survey asks the essential question: What existing or additional school programs or specific supports should we prioritize to ensure our student's future success. You can take the survey at bit.ly/2024pusdlcap. Please take a moment to share your input!
Let's Make it a Great Year Together,
Mrs. Erica Edmonston (she/her/hers)
Principal, Canyon View Elementary School
Check out this video recap of the 2024 CVES STEAM Festival!
Attendance Matters at CVES!
Congratulations, Coyotes! We met our attendance goal last week! Let's do it again this week!
To report and absence or request an OCIS email or call our attendance hotline:
Phone ~ (858) 484-0981 cvesattendance@powayusd.com
Office Hours ~ Monday – Friday 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM
New Attendance Goal: 96.5%!
Keep coming to school: On Time, All Day, Every Day!!!
Celebrating Black History Month
Picture Books for Our Families
Click on the books covers below to access YouTube videos with read alouds of each story. Use caution as there may be advertisements.
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, written by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James
A Girl Like Me, written by Angela Johnson, illustrated by Nina Crews
The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter, by Shabazz Larkin
Employment Opportunities
Special Education Instructional Assistant IA I, II and BIIA
6 Hour Positions with BENEFITS that align with your child's school day!
We are looking for enthusiastic, caring and dedicated individuals to join our amazing team of instructional assistants. We have IA II and Behavior Intervention Instructional Assistant Positions open at this time. You can learn more about these positions by clicking on the application link below. You will find a short video explaining the position as well as the job description. Our IA positions are generally 30 hours/week with benefits, with hours that align closely to the school day.
CVES Artist in Residence: Science Instruction
Our Foundation funds the Science Artist in Residence Positions at Canyon View Elementary School to provide supplemental science instruction to our students. We are looking for someone with a science background who can provide science enrichment lessons to students in grades K-6, starting in December. A teaching credential is not required, but strongly preferred. The program currently runs two days a week, 6 hours/day (Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Artist in Residence positions are based on a set number of hours/year. For more information, please contact Principal Edmonston at eedmonston@powayusd.com. Here is what Kate Recore, our previous Science Artist in Residence has to say about this very special position: "I've been at Canyon View for 14 years, as a parent, a volunteer, a foundation president, and a substitute teacher. But, I have never loved the school more than I have as a science teacher. It has been a dream job for me, and I know whoever replaces me will feel the same way."
To apply, email Mrs. Edmonston at:
CATCHING UP WITH... PUSD
PUSD Transfer Window - OPEN NOW!
The Poway Unified transfer window is now open! Transfer requests for students who live within the Poway Unified boundaries and would like to attend a different Poway school other than their school of residence should be submitted online by visiting the PUSD webpage and clicking the “Transfers” link on the home page. This includes incoming siblings of current students. Please enroll your student at their school of residence when new student enrollment opens online on April 1, 2024. Transfer requests cannot be processed until the student is enrolled in their school of residence. The transfer window closes on March 31st at 5:00 pm. For more information, please visit PUSD’s Residency & Transfers webpage.
CATCHING UP WITH... Ms. Maddy
CATCHING UP WITH... Team CV
Dine Out Fundraisers
The STAND - Carmel Mountain: February 13th 11 AM - 9 PM
Treat yourself to an early Valentine's and join us on February 13th at the Stand in Carmel Mountain Ranch for our February dine-out fundraiser. Purchases made between 11 am and 9 pm qualify and 25% of your purchase will go back to our school. Just enter CANYONVIEW at check-out or show this flyer if ordering in person. Participation is voluntary and not required.
Valentine's Grams
There is still time to purchase Valentine's Grams! The 5th Grade Promotion committee invites parents to send grams to their kids and kids are invited to send grams to their friends! Make your selection and purchase online at https://bit.ly/2024valentinesgrams until February 9th or till supplies run out, and they will be delivered to your recipient on Valentine's Day. *Participation is voluntary and not required.
Book Fair Coming Soon! Feb 6-9
Our annual Scholastic Book Fair will be taking place the week of February 6th through 9th! Teachers will have an opportunity to take their classes during the school day. Be on the look out for an email from your child's teacher with their scheduled date and more details.
Krispy Kreme PTO Fundraiser - Support the 5th Grade Promotion Committee
Doughnuts for a cause!! 🍩 Canyon View PTO is giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts. February 1 - March 15, 2024, 50% of your order will be donated back to Canyon View benefitting the 5th Grade Promotion Committee when you purchase via our fundraising sales page! Simply buy online at https://bit.ly/CVESkrispykreme2024, visit your local store & redeem using your code. Treat yourself or even gift them to friends and family across the US where Krispy Kreme is sold.
Garden Meet UP February 7th @1:30 PM
CVES Yearbook
Our yearbook committee needs your help! Gather your best photos and share them to the TreeRing app to be used in our 2023-2024 yearbook. Simply upload your photos to the appropriate folder. Make sure they’re clear and high resolution to ensure the best quality! Visit the link below to create your TreeRing Account where you can order your yearbook and share photos with the yearbook committee:
- http://web.treering.com/validate
- use school code: 1016614007931697
TEAM CV Meeting
Coyote parents (members or not) are invited to attend our monthly Team CV meetings, especially if you are interested in learning what the PTO & Foundation do, how money that is raised is spent, or are interested in training or shadowing for a position on the board/s next year. Many of our current board members are graduating out with their 5th graders this year and having people who are comfortable taking over key roles is important to ensuring we maintain a strong partnership for our younger kids. Though formal childcare is not available, children are invited to attend meetings and sit in the room with parents. Meetings occur every first Thursday of the month at 6 pm in the Innovation Station or via Zoom. For Zoom info, please DM us to be added to the distribution list.
Our next meeting is Thursday, March 7th. Hope to see you there!
Jedi Summit 2024
PTO Membership
Join the PTO or Sponsor and Event
It's not too late to become a member or sponsor an event this year. PTO Members receive two discount cards good until the fall of 2024 at some incredible local businesses and have a voice when deciding how money is spent and what events and initiatives the PTO supports for the enrichment of our CVES kids and community. Sign up now at the links below:
New in CVES Spirit Wear: Check out the MONOCHROME COLLECTION!
Meet our new Monochrome Collection! If you like neutrals, this collection is for you. Available now in Youth and Adult Sizing. Also, check out our warm, knit beanies just in time for the cooler weather. Get your gear at the link below!
Nondiscrimination Philosophy and Policy Statement
The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information, please contact: Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer, James Jimenez, Associate Superintendent of Personnel support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128, 1-858-521-2800, extension 2121, jjimenez@powayusd.com. For students, you may contact Title IX Coordinator/504 Coordinator Jamie Dayhoff, Director of Attendance and Discipline, Poway Unified School District, 1-858-521-2840, jdayhoff@powayusd.com.