Catching Up with the Coyotes

Monday, 12/18: 5th Grade Band & Orchestra Performance @9:30 AM, MPR

Friday, 12/22: TK/K Parent Performance @9:00 AM, MPR (Please sign in at the East door of the MPR)

1/8: Return to School

1/11: Team CV (PTO & Foundation) Meeting

1/12: Around the World Night

1/15: No School Day: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

1/22-1/26: The Great Kindness Challenge Week

1/27: STEAM Festival

1/29: No School Day: Staff Professional Growth Day

Dear Coyote Families,

It has been another GREAT WEEK at Canyon View Elementary School! Here are some Highlights from this week... Fifth grade students from Mrs. McGhee's class pitched in to help with a garden clean-up, pulling weeds and getting the soil ready for the next planting cycle. On Thursday night, Team CV put on another fantastic family event - Winter Wonderland Bingo! Our Second Grade classes delighted audiences with their fairy-tale themed choir performance. Each song included positive character messages, and some humor as well! Thank you to our wonderful Foundation-funded Choir Teacher, Mrs. Angie Serrano for her amazing work with our students to make this event possible.

Let's Make it a Great Year Together,

Mrs. Erica Edmonston (she/her/hers)

Principal, Canyon View Elementary School

Get ready for a burst of leadership energy! In January, Student Council is coming to Canyon View, offering 4th and 5th graders the chance to run for office. Details will be posted in your child's classroom. Interested students will attend an informational meeting during the school day, during which students will receive a parent permission slip, campaign rules and expectations. It's a warm invitation for your child to step into a world of leadership and fun!

Mrs. Jamie Walsh

Assistant Principal, Canyon View Elementary School

jwalsch@powayusd.com

Our 5th Grade Promotion Committee has a unique fundraising opportunity! We've partnered with the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Carmel Mountain Ranch who will give back 20% of all sales all next week between the hours of 8 am and 3 pm to the PTO. The PTO will use the money raised to fund our special 5th Grade Promotion activities. Simply have the cashier scan the QR code when ordering!

Our 2nd Annual Canyon View STEAM Festival is quickly approaching on Our STEAM Committee is looking for individuals, businesses and companies who are interested in sponsorship opportunities. While being a science, tech, engineering, art or math company is a plus, it is not required!

There are several sponsorship levels and types, including hosting an activity-based booth for attendees. If you or your company is interested, please visit https://bit.ly/cvessteamfest2024

Around the World Night is coming! This free-to-attend event sponsored by the PTO, the Monahan Family, and Anjana Shankar & Family is a beautiful way to showcase your culture and introduce yourself and your family to the customs and traditions of other countries.

If you'd like to host a table or if your children would like to perform in our fashion and talent show, please visit https://bit.ly/cvesaroundtheworld2024 to register!

We are excited to share an opportunity for you to get involved in shaping the future of visual and performing arts education in our community. Poway Unified will form a Strategic Committee to review and improve the current strategic arts plan.

The committee is seeking participation from teachers (of all grade levels and subjects), administrators, district office staff, parents, guardians, and students to be a part of the committee. As a member, you'll examine the progress of our existing plan, analyze arts education data, and create recommendations for visual and performing arts initiatives. Committee members will represent a diverse and inclusive range of representatives across Poway Unified.

Please view this flier to learn more about the committee, including meeting dates and how to apply. The deadline to apply is December 22, 2023.

If you have any questions, we are happy to help. Just reach out to Kayla Warren at kwarren@powayusd.com anytime. Forward this invitation to other members of our community that may be interested.

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.

December 2023

Dear PUSD Community,

We are looking forward to continuing with the Equity Advisory Committee. Thank you for your patience as we spent the first few months focused on scaling work at school sites and engaged in thoughtful planning around our next steps to ensure racial equity and inclusion throughout PUSD.

This committee includes representative parents/guardians, students, and staff perspectives in an advisory role regarding the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan for Racial Equity and Inclusion. The Equity Advisory Committee will learn together, listen to input from others, and add value to our District improvement efforts.

The committee will:

• Provide input and feedback on the ongoing work within the District focused on racial equity and inclusion

• Provide input regarding the revision of the Racial Equity and Inclusion Plan, with an emphasis on metric development

• Provide recommendations for next steps in ensuring every student and adult feels safe, valued, seen, and heard

• Support consistent communication of equity improvement efforts back to school communities

We know that diverse perspectives from across our District and feeder patterns will enrich our efforts to ensure every student and adult feels safe, valued, seen, and heard.

The Equity Advisory Committee will meet four (4) times during the 2023-2024 school year. All meetings are scheduled in person at the District Office in the Community Room. The meeting dates are below:

• Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Monday, February 5, 2024 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

We need assurance you plan to attend all four meetings this year if you apply to be on the committee. All new or returning members must reapply this year through the form. Prior experience does not guarantee participation for the upcoming year. We look forward to continuing the amazing work in progress.

All prospective committee members please apply here:

https://forms.gle/SDKVNR3DRc7SjJHAA

Shelley Petersen

Associate Superintendent

Learning Support Services

Monique de Brito Guedes

Director of Equity and Improvement

Learning Support Services

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 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

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.

Due to the holiday break, our next meeting is Thursday, January 11th. Hope to see you there!

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!