Catching Up with the Coyotes

Wednesday, November 8th: Round 1 of Gift Card Fundraiser Orders Due

• Order by this date to get your gift cards in time for Black Friday Shopping!
• Order form packets were sent home with students and can be turned in to your child's teacher

Thursday, November 9th: Round 2 Gift Card Fundraiser Order Window Begins

• Order by this date to get your gift cards before winter break.
• Round 2 Order window goes through December 6th

Friday, November 10th: Veteran's Day, No School

Monday, November 6th - Friday, November 10th: School Psychologist Week:

• Showing appreciation for CVES School Psychologist, Megan Cotterell

Dear Coyote Families,

It has been another SPECTACULAR WEEK at Canyon View Elementary School. Here are some highlights: On Tuesday, we welcomed our families into the gates for the CVES Literacy Parade where students and staff paraded through the halls with costumes and books. On Wednesday morning, I enjoyed getting to know a few Canyon View parents in an informal setting at this year's first Coffee Chat with the Principal. On Wednesday afternoon, our Fifth Grade students learned line dancing in the MPR (Mrs. Tonga showed off her moves too!). On Thursday, our students enjoyed X-Plorations lessons highlighting Music and Physical Education. On Friday, our fourth and fifth grade students enjoyed a fieldtrip to the Ruben H. Fleet Science center where they watched the movie Dream Big in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater and participated in hands-on science and technology activities.

This week, I am excited to share a helpful resource for parents to learn more about our new math curriculum: Illustrative Mathematics. This program uses a problem-based instruction approach, which invites students to engage in problem solving in order to construct mathematical understanding. To learn more about problem-based instruction and PUSD's Illustrative Mathematics curriculum, take a few minutes to watch the math video below. PUSD also has created a Canvas Page with many helpful resources for parents. You can select your child's grade level and math unit to get a variety of resources that explain what your child is learning and how they are learning it. The link to that page is below.

Let's Make it a Great Year Together,

Mrs. Erica Edmonston (she/her/hers)

Principal, Canyon View Elementary School

With fire season upon us we want to assure parents and guardians that we have appropriate response systems in place when emergencies arise. Our first priority will always be the safety of our students and staff on campus.

When Canyon View becomes aware of any incidents in the geographic area of the school site, we will focus first on the safety of our campus while working with law enforcement, emergency responders, and the District for guidance and support for communication. Communication with parents is part of the response plan, but will be secondary to immediate safety. As soon as we can, we will message families with details of school-wide incidents such as lockdowns or evacuations. Please ensure your contact information is up to date in ParentVue in the “My Account” section.

Finally, we have been asked by first responders to remind our families NOT to come to campus in times of emergency – there have been several instances when officers, firefighters, and their ability to respond to the emergency have been hindered by parents rushing to the scene. We will send out messages about dismissal or reunification procedures for families when first responders indicate it is safe to do so.

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.

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.

Start making those holiday lists and checking them twice! Our Gift Card Fundraiser is back with over 250 merchants. The great thing about this fundraiser is that you get 100% of the amount in gift cards that you purchase at no additional cost to you. Our round 1 gift card order window will be from October 30 through November 8. This deadline ensures you receive your gift cards in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, as well as our Giving Tree donation deadline. Get your Black Friday and Cyber Monday wish lists together, and don't forget to make your optional Giving Tree donation easy by purchasing a gift card through this fundraiser. (Participation is optional and not required).

Ordering Instructions: Order forms and payment can be turned in to your child's teacher by Wednesday, November 8th. Order forms were sent home with students last week and can be printed from this newsletter.

Gift Card Pick-Up: Gift cards can be picked up in person by you or another authorized adult before or after school on November 15 and 16.

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

Thank you to everyone who has signed up to be a PTO member and/or sponsor a PTO event. Congratulations to the following PTO Members who won a prize in our Membership Drive Opportunity Drawing!

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:

Bring the family to our Broken Yolk Fundraiser on Monday, November 13th from 7 am to 2 pm. The 17th is a non-student day due to Parent-Teacher Conferences so it is a great opportunity to grab breakfast or brunch while earning money for our school. The newly renovated Broken Yolk in Carmel Mountain Ranch also has a new arcade and mini golf area to keep the kids busy while parents catch up with one another. Present this flyer or mention Canyon View when ordering. Valid at this location only on this date and during these times. Participation is voluntary and not required.

Make sure to plan ahead for our Conference Week Schedule. Students have no school on Monday 11/13, a regular day Tuesday 11/14, and early dismissal at 12:45 on Wednesday 11/15, Thursday 11/16 and Friday 11/17. Look for communication from your child's teacher to schedule your Parent-Teacher Conferences. These can be held in-person or Via Zoom. Don't miss out on this chance to learn more about your child's progress in school. Don't miss out!

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

Noon Duties (aka: Character Coaches) supervise students on the playground and lunch area. They help our students to play fairly and safely, treat one another with kindness and respect, and learn how to be a good friend to others. This is a great position if your are looking to work just a few hours a day. Here’s what Canyon View Noon Duty Ms. Bimla had to say about this position:

"This Job is my heart and I have a heart for the kids! Their joy brings me joy and I love helping them!"

-Ms. Bimla, CVES Noon Duty

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

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.

Please, Please, Please remember not to park in the reserved spaces in our lot unless you are authorized to do so. This includes the Foundation and PTO Parking Spaces marked with red and white signs as well as the spots painted "RESERVED." Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Here is a link to the full Parking Lot Rules on the CVES Website

Team Canyon View is a collaborative team comprised of the Canyon View Foundation and the PTO. Do you ever wonder ‘What’s the difference?’ While Team CV works closely together to create impactful experiences for our children, the two organizations fundraise for different things. The Foundation provides educational and enrichment opportunities and classes such as science, music, art, physical education, supplemental reading programs, technological improvements, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) enhancements such as our Innovation Station and health and safety programs. The PTO is our community building arm, providing events for families and students to create lasting and meaningful relationships with one another and their community. Each organization seeks to provide, in partnership with one another, equally important opportunities to foster well-roundedness for the development of our children.