Catching Up with the Coyotes
April 14, 2024
CATCHING UP WITH... The CVES Calendar
Upcoming Dates:
- April 17: Round Table Rancho Penasquitos Dine-Out Fundraiser, 11 am - 8 pm
- April 18: Talent Show Rehearsal
- April 22: Talent Show Rehearsal
- April 25: Talent Show
- April 27: Earth Day & Rummage Event (Sunset Hills Elementary)
- April 30: Panda Express Scripps Ranch Dine-Out Fundraiser 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
- April 30- May 15: CAASPP Testing for grades 3-5
CATCHING UP WITH... Mrs. Edmonston
Principal's Notes
Dear Coyote Families,
I hope all of our Coyotes have enjoyed their Spring Break! I look forward to seeing everyone back on campus Monday morning!
This week, I urge you to consider taking a leadership role with Team CV: Canyon View's foundation and PTO. Most urgently the Canyon View PTO is in need of a President and Secretary for next school year. Without these positions filled, our PTO will be forced to dissolve. If you have been considering getting involved, now is the time! Scroll down for more information about the positions that are open.
Great news! Science Enrichment lessons are back, thank you to Mrs. Stephanie Cortez who has joined the Canyon View Team as our new foundation-funded Science Artist in Residence. Classes with scheduled lessons during the week before break learned about the phenomenon of the Solar Eclipse, and even made eclipse viewers!
As we embark on the last few months of the school year, let's make every day count! Set your child up for success by prioritizing school attendance: come to school on time, every day, all day!
Let's Make it a Great Year Together,
Mrs. Erica Edmonston (she/her/hers)
Principal, Canyon View Elementary School
New Student Enrollment Information
Poway Unified New Student Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year opens online, April 1 at 8:00 a.m.
We can’t wait to meet our new students, including our new Kindergarten and TK students!
New Student Enrollment for Poway Unified School District is an on-line process on our website. Packets are completed digitally using any computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection. (Please contact your assigned school of residence to schedule an appointment if you do not have access to a device/internet or need assistance with completing the online enrollment packet.) School starts on August 21st for the 2024-25 school year. Welcome to PUSD!
CATCHING UP WITH... Team CV
Message From The CV Foundation
Hello CV Families,
The CV Foundation would like to thank you for all of your support with this year’s Jog-A-Thon fundraiser. It was a successful event and we raised over $38,000 before company matching. These donations allow us to fund programs like Science, Art, Music, Physical Education, Computer Science and IMPACT, Technology, the CV Innovation Station Lab, and many other school and classroom needs that are not met by the current school district budget. Your help and support to cheer the kids on the day of the event and the generous donations you, your friends and families provided are the reasons we are able to continue to have all of the fun, hands-on classes that our students love so much. Lastly, it was great to see the students do their best running, having fun, and be active participants towards the success of this event.
The Canyon View Elementary Foundation & Jog-A-Thon Committee
Yearbook Deadline: April 15th!
Purchase your child's yearbook and customize your 2 free pages in the TreeRing app. Visit https://web.treering.com/validate to get started on TreeRing and use school code 1016614007931697 to access the Canyon View Yearbook. For questions, please contact cvesyb@gmail.com
Round Table Dine-Out Fundraiser: April 18th
Our next Dine-Out is Thursday, April 18th from 11 am - 8 pm at Round Table Pizza in Rancho Penasquitos: 13293 Black Mountain Road. 20% goes back to CVES when you mention Canyon View when ordering!
Earth Day Fair and Share & Care: April 27 @ Sunset Hills Elementary 2-4 PM
Earth Day Fair: April 27 @ Sunset Hills Elementary 2-4 pm
Share and Care - Seeking Items and Volunteers
We are seeking donations and volunteers to make this event successful. Pleas sing up at the link below and let us know what items you plan on bringing to the fair. You do not need to host a spot in order to participate. See the flyer for suggested items.
Items are to be taken directly to the Share & Care event.
The CVES Variety Show is Coming Soon!
Calling all Coyotes! The CVES Talent Show is approaching on April 25th!
Sign-ups open at 8:20 AM on Thursday, April 4th. The first 30 individuals/groups to register will have the opportunity to please register via the link beginning at 8:20 am on April 4th.
1. ONLY Safety Patrol members that are on duty on April 4th may email Chuong@myhofamily.net to register. All others must register via the link below.
2. The first 4 MC applications and first 5 Stage Crew applications will be accepted. These Production Crew positions are only open to 4th and 5th Graders. In addition, a Production Crew member may NOT also participate in a solo performance. Production crew members may only participate in a performance when part of a group where at least one group member is NOT a Production Crew member.
3. Performances (content and music) must be appropriate for a family environment.
4. All performers and members of the Production Crew MUST be able to attend both rehearsals on April 18th and April 22nd at 2:50 pm.
5. Performances are limited to 2 minutes. Stage props are the responsibility of the performer/s and any music must be provided in advance via email or a USB drive.
Mark your calendars for sign-ups on April 4th at https://bit.ly/cves-show .
Panda Express Dine-Out Fundraiser: April 30
Panda Express
12030 Scripps Summit Drive
San Diego, CA 92131
Thursday, April 30, 2024
20 % will be donated when you order on PandaExpress.com or the APP using fundraiser code: 370572 or show this flyer!
CVES Marquee Sign Fundraiser
Celebrate your students accomplishments or special events with a personalized message on the CVES marquee! This fundraiser benefits the 5th Grade Committee and allows you to purchase a message for $25 to be displayed for 2 days on the digital marquee sign in front of the school. There are 2 message slots available on a first come, first serve basis for each 2-day period. Please visit https://bit.ly/cvesmarquee2024 to purchase. Participation is voluntary and not required.
Team CV Needs YOU! Open Volunteer Positions for 2024-25
Team CV, our Foundation & PTO, has several open positions for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
Of these open positions, Team CV is looking for a PTO President and Secretary. If we cannot fill these two important roles, we cannot have a PTO which means all of our fun community building events like Trunk-or-Treat, the dance, the Talent Show, or our Coyote Round Up will not happen next year. Please scroll through these slides to see which positions are currently in need of a director or chair. These positions need to be filled before the end of the year.
If you have ever considered getting involved, please consider volunteering your time by becoming a board member to make a huge impact on your children’s experience in elementary school. These are the years they will remember!
For more information, or if you’re interested in getting involved, please contact: cvptopresident@gmail.com or president@canyonviewfoundation.org .
Team CV Volunteer Opportunities
Hello Canyon View Volunteers,
We are looking for volunteers for upcoming events. These are some smaller jobs for parents/ guardians who are looking to start with a smaller task. Seasoned CV volunteers are also welcome, of course!
The Silent Auction. Also a Foundation event to raise money for the same programs listed above (see Jog-A-Thon). Date is May 17. The Silent Auction is an online auction with the big finale at the Coyote Roundup. (See below for more info about the Roundup.) The Silent Auction also has a chair and is looking for committee members to help. Tasks include finding vendors to make donations, communicating with CV room parents, putting together baskets, and other organizational tasks.
Garden. The PTO Garden is looking for some more help. They really need someone who can volunteer 2 hours, once a month, to cut back weeds.
The Coyote Roundup. Our big annual event at CV. Date is May 17. It is our carnival style event, with games, food, cake walk, prizes, and our Silent Auction in the MPR. There are multiple committees for the Roundup and we need more volunteers.
Thank you so much for helping make our school such a fun community! If interested or to learn more, please reply to me (just me) or you can email the Foundation or PTO Presidents (see above).
Thank you,
Sabrina Monahan
PTO and Foundation VP of Volunteers
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, May 2nd. Hope to see you there!
PTO Membership
Join the PTO or Sponsor an 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:
CATCHING UP WITH... More News from CVES...
Attendance Matters at CVES!
Too many absences - excused or unexcused - can keep students from succeeding in school and in life. How many are too many? 10% of the school year - that's 18 missed days or 2 days a month - can knock students off track.
If your child can't avoid missing school and will be out for three days or more, call the CVES office to request an OCIS contract.
To report an 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
Congrats to our February Attendance Winners...
Mrs. Alexander's Third Grade Class!
Mrs. Alexander's class had the highest attendance rates in the school during the month of February. They celebrated with a Cookies, Games and Karaoke Party hosted by Mrs. Walsh! Thank you for making attendance a priority!
CVES Attendance Hall of Fame:
- January 2024: Mrs. Bay's 4th Grade
- February 2024: Mrs. Alexander's 3rd Grade
CATCHING UP WITH... Ms. Maddy
Picture Books for Our Families
April is Autism Awareness Month!
Let's celebrate the beauty of neurodiversity and move beyond awareness of Autism to acceptance!
Click on the books covers below to access YouTube videos with read alouds of each story. Use caution as there may be advertisements.
My Brother Otto Written by Meg Raby and illustrated by Elisa Pallmer
This is the story of two young crow siblings, Piper and Otto Crow, and their love for one another as they navigate daily life. Otto is non-speaking and uses a tablet to communicate. Young readers will also learn that when he spins a yellow pipe-cleaner, swings incredibly high without stopping and cuddles up next to his sister under a dozen stuffed animals at night, those are just other ways Otto communicates how he is feeling, as well as his likes and dislikes. Piper teaches readers that Otto needs to be Otto — he needs to be autistic — and though some things might seem different about him, he is a little crow who wants to be loved, have fun and feel safe, just like you and me.
Based on the true story of Temple Grandin, this picture book introduces readers to the autistic mind and heart of one of the most well-known scientists of our time. The message that being different is something that should never be associated with shame is highlighted in this fascinating story about Grandin's unique mind and her ability to connect with and help animals.
Trampoline Boy Written by Nan Forler and illustrated by Marion Arbona
Every day, multiple times a day, a young, autistic boy jumps on his trampoline, ignoring the sneers of other children passing by. One day, Peaches, a curious and kind girl, asks to jump with the boy. She ends up soaring to new heights among the birds and planes and ultimately gains perspective and a new friend. The author shows the reader how to engage in an autistic peer's life by participating in their interests.
Employment Opportunities
Special Education Instructional Assistant IA I and II
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.
CATCHING UP WITH... Mrs. Cortez in the Science Lab
This past week, students learned about the phases of moon, the solar eclipse, and built simple eclipse viewers. 5th Grade built cylindrical viewers while 1st grade used flat viewing panes.
CATCHING UP WITH... Catching Up With The Coyotes!
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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.