Catching Up with the Coyotes

• November 27: SSC Meeting @3:10
• November 27 - December 8, 2023: Gift Card Fundraiser Round 2 Order Window
• December 1, 2023: Giving Tree Donation Deadline, December Movie Night, and STEAM Festival Poster Contest Deadline
• December 4, 2023: Coyote Choir Winter Performance & Dine Out
• December 8, 2023: Staff Professional Growth Minimum Day (12:45 PM Dismissal)
  
• December 14, 2023: Family Bingo Night
  
• December 18, 2023: 5th Grade Band & Orchestra Winter Concert
  

Dear Coyote Families,

It has been another AWESOME WEEK at Canyon View Elementary School. Some highlights include celebrating student learning at parent-teacher conferences, stacking cups with Mrs. Jenny Oesterblad during Cool Coyote Lunches, and many opportunities throughout the week for students to write, draw and reflect on all that they are thankful for.

As we head into the fall break, I would like to express my gratitude to the exceptional Canyon View community. During the past few months, your remarkably kind and creative children have been a source of joy and inspiration for me. I believe strongly that "it takes a village to raise a child" and I am deeply proud of our village. Thank you to the families, teachers and staff who give their all each day in support of our students. You are making a difference, and I am grateful to be a part of it!

Let's Make it a Great Year Together,

Mrs. Erica Edmonston (she/her/hers)

Principal, Canyon View Elementary School

Join us for another Coyote Dine-Out at Mendocino Farms Restaurant in 4S Ranch. This is one dine-out that you will not want to miss. Mendocino Farms is giving %50 of your bill to CVES PTO... Check out this mouth-watering menu. Participation in this fundraising event is voluntary and not required.

Our Winter Wonderland Bingo will feature free to play Bingo, prizes, music, and a movie. Snacks and drinks for sale and a Photo Booth with a portion of proceeds benefitting the 5th Grade Promotion Committee.

Thursday, December 14th

5:00pm -5:30pm - Sensory Friendly

5:30pm-7:00pm - Event Starts

Help is needed to set up, sells snacks, call numbers and clean up. Please sign up at https://bit.ly/bingovolunteers2023

For questions, please contact Karolynn Estrada-Sparlin at pbgirly21@aol.com.

Participation in this fundraising event is voluntary and not required.

Hello Families of Students served through PUSD Special Education programs and services. I am the new PUSD Parent Engagement Liaison, and I wanted to share my contact information as well as another wonderful resource we offer, the PUSD Parent Ambassadors program.

Parent Ambassadors are parent volunteers who have their own child(ren) accessing special education services through PUSD. They serve as mentors to guide and support parents of children with IEPs or those exploring special education options. Drawing from their own experiences, they offer invaluable insights and advice to encourage collaboration among parents and school staff on behalf of students.

To reach out to a Parent Ambassador, please submit a request through get connected form. TO apply to become a Parent Ambassador, please complete this application form.

The San Diego County Office of Education and Computers2Kids are hosting an event for families to purchase affordable computers on Saturday, December 2nd, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Cesar Chavez Middle School @ 202 Oleander Drive, Oceanside CA 92057 (Drive thru event). See attached flier for details.

Although school meals are now free to all students, the application for free and reduced-price meals is still very important. School funding depends in part on the number of students at our school who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. With all students now eating for free, fewer families are completing the application and our school is at risk of losing much-needed educational funds. Plus, students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals may also qualify for discounts on bus transportation, before and after school care, and home internet!

Income qualifications change annually, so a new application is needed every school year. For school year 2023-2024, children from a family of four are eligible if the total gross (pre-tax) household income is less than $4,625 per month, or less than $55,500 per year. Household income information is confidential and applying online is quick and easy. Apply online at MySchoolApps.com, or pick up a paper application in the school office.

Our Special Education Department has partnered with Exceptional Family Resource Center to provide a parent engagement series for our families of students with IEPs. The next session will be Wednesday, November 28, 2023, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the District Office Community Room. The topic is “Beyond the Basics of the IEP” where we will dig into the specific portions of the IEP in greater detail and connect the concepts to the IEP forms used by PUSD.

Our 2nd Annual STEAM Festival is coming up on January 27, 2024. The theme this year is "Gearing Up For The Future" and we are inviting students to participate in a poster contest!

Submissions are due to Mrs. Dawson by Friday, December 1st. Winning artists will receive a prize and their posters will be showcased around the school to inspire our Coyotes to be innovative thinkers.

If you have any questions, please contact steamfestival@canyonviewfoundation.org

Good luck!

CVES STEAM Team

Hello Coyotes,

We are extremely excited for our 2nd annual Canyon View STEAM Festival on Saturday, January 27th, 10 AM - 1:30 PM! We hope to see you all! Invite your friends and family!

Join us as we "gear up for the future" exploring science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) - all intertwined to create an inspiring, interactive experience for all families! Check out innovative demonstrations, maker spaces, art activities, robotics, food vendors, a quiet sensory space, design challenges, and many more!

Sponsors Needed

We are still looking for more sponsors for this one-of-a-kind event! Talk with your company/employer and see if they would like to be a sponsor! Ask local organizations and local businesses. All sponsorships benefit our school programs for all students. The deadline is December 15th. How does it work?

Click HERE for sponsorship levels and information.

Click HERE to sign up as a sponsor, or host a non-profit booth, or both!

Volunteers Needed

All of our school events thrive because of volunteers! Sign up to help with our entrance tables, or maybe you prefer to help in our quiet sensory space? Or sign up to help run our student booths! The more hands the better! How do you sign up? Click HERE for volunteers!

Thank you for your interest in making STEAM come to life for every single student! We look forward to hearing back from you!

CVES STEAM Team

What is Math Olympiad?

Math Olympiad is an opportunity for 4th and 5th grade students to compete in monthly challenge tests solving logic-based math problems. Try-outs for Canyon View's Math Olympiad Team are open to all interested 4th and 5th graders. To learn more and see practice problems, check out the Math Olympiad website at Moems.org

Math Olympiad Team Tryouts:

• Monday, November 27th, from 2:50 pm-3:30 pm at Canyon View
• This will be a tryout math test for any fourth or fifth graders who enjoy logical math problems and would like to take the challenge
• Top 35 students will make the team!

Team Practice Session: (For those who make the team)

• Monday, December 4, 2:50 pm -3:45 pm

Math Olympiad Monthly Test #1: (For those who make the team)

• Monday, December 11, 2:50 pm - 3:30 pm at Canyon View

Questions? Contact Mrs. Dawson at ddawson@powayusd.com

We are partnering with See's Candy to offer a limited selection of popular favorites for winter and holiday gift giving. Purchases can be made by visiting https://bit.ly/cvesandsees2023 and shipped directly to you or your gift recipient. Holiday orders begin shipping on November 10th. Please see the attached flyer for the offerings and contact Jessica at dr.jessicazelikman@gmail.com with any questions. Participation is optional and not required.

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 link above. 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.

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 current 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:

eedmonston@powayusd.com

We still need a few volunteers!

The Everyone A Reader (EAR) program is looking for volunteer tutors to help kids with their reading. The program was designed by the County Office of Education and its focus at CV is on 2nd graders who are identified by their teachers.

Volunteers come to school at the same time each week to meet with the same 4 students. Students come one at a time for 15 mins each. It takes about 1:15 to get the books ready, meet with the 4 students, and do some brief paperwork.

Volunteers can be parents, grandparents, neighbors, high school students, etc. They do need level 1 clearance as a school volunteer at Canyon View. Level 1 clearance involves a TB test and some paperwork.

We will hold a training for volunteer tutors (or training can be done 1:1 with the program chair).

Please email Sabrina at CVPTOVolunteers@gmail.com with questions or to be placed on the EAR volunteer list.

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We are excited to announce that we will be bringing the Hope Squad to Canyon View Elementary School. Hope Squads will be present on every campus throughout PUSD starting this year. Hope Squad is an evidence-based, peer-to-peer youth suicide prevention program. The goal of this program is to increase inclusion and connectedness in schools by teaching students how to provide friendship, encouragement, and support for students who may be bullied or feel isolated. For more information on the program, please visit the Hope Squad website.

At Canyon View, we will offer an opportunity for students grades 4-5 to become a Hope Squad member and peer mentor. Students will be nominated by their peers or teachers and selected by the counseling team. Hope Squad members care about others, demonstrate active listening skills and are trusted by their peers.

The Canyon View Team has been trained as Hope Squad advisors to administer the most up-to-date mental health resources and training. Students in this program will not be asked to act as counselors, but rather will be trained to refer students to a trusted adult for help.

Ms. Maddy, our school counselor, will work with teachers to create a consistent schedule of meeting times once the group is created. In these lessons, Hope Squad members will be trained to take action when someone is struggling and look for warning signs in their peers. They will learn to show empathy, listen without judgment, and reduce stigma regarding help-seeking and mental illness.

Please contact the school counselor or principal, if you have any further questions about the Hope Squad!

Best,

Madison Nash, PPS

School Counselor

mnash@powayusd.com

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

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:

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!

Welcome to our members of the Canyon View School Site Council, 2023-2024 school year! Thank you to everyone who participated in the selection process by voting during our elections.

The SSC at Canyon View is a ten-member council responsible for overseeing Canyon View’s Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) and Comprehensive Site Safety Plan. Members of the SSC are involved in the development of the school’s improvement plan, oversight of the plan’s implementation, and assessment of its impact on students.

Our 2023-2024 School Site Council Membership is as follow:

• Erica Edmonston (Principal)

• Jackee Sheets (Teacher - Y1)

• Lisa Hasinsky (Teacher - Y2)

• Laura Alexander (Teacher - Y1)

• Andrea Mitchell (Other Staff - Y1)

• Casey Doan (Parent - Y1)

• Liz Hannigan (Parent - Y1)

• Joje Marie Reyes (Parent - Y2)

• Sabrina Monahan (Parent - Y2)

• Javier Morales (Parent - Y2)

We look forward to collaborating as we build goals for our Comprehensive Site Safety Plan and our Single Plan for Students Achievement. The School Site Council’s tentative meeting schedule for the year is linked Here. Our next meeting will be on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 3:10 pm. The Meeting Agenda is linked Here. Please reach out to Erica Edmonston, Principal, at eedmonston@powayusd.com if you have any questions.

November is National Adoption Month, Native American Heritage Month, Alaska Native Heritage Month and Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month. Clicking on the book cover photos below will take you to YouTube video read-alouds of the book. (Caution - YouTube links may include advertisements)