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Catching Up with the Coyotes
April May 19, 2024
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CATCHING UP WITH... The CVES Calendar
Upcoming Dates
- May 20: 5th Grade Band Concert, 6:30 PM, MPR
- May 21: 5th Grade Orchestra Concert, Stone Ranch Elementary School MPR @ 6:30 PM
- May 23: Incoming TK & Kinder Parent Orientation, 4:00 PM, MPR
- May 27: Memorial Day - No School
- May 28: Knotty Barrel Dine-Out
- May 29: Fifth Grade Movie Night, 5:00 PM
- May 30: Volunteer Brunch, 9:00 AM, MPR
- May 30: Last Team CV Meeting, 6:00 PM, In Person Only
- June 4: Canyon View Alumni Senior Clap-Out
CATCHING UP WITH... Mrs. Edmonston
Principal's Notes
Dear Coyote Families,
We had another GREAT WEEK at Canyon View Elementary School! Some highlights from the week included squid dissections in the Science Lab, a 4th Grade Choral Music Performance celebrating California history, and of course... The Coyote Round Up and Silent Auction!
On a serious note, our campus experienced a security incident last week which families were notified about via email. I want to assure you that the safety of our students and staff will always be our top priority. It is our practice to continually review our safety protocols and procedures, to ensure that we are doing everything possible to maintain a safe campus. We are engaging in that process now, and will be sending a follow-up email to our families this week.
It's hard to believe that we are nearing the end of the school year already. Let's make the most of the last few weeks of school!
Let's Make it a GREAT WEEK Together,
Mrs. Erica Edmonston (she/her/hers)
Principal, Canyon View Elementary School
2024-25 ESS Interest Application
There is a new, centralized application management system for families interested in applying for before and/or after school program services through Extended Student Services (ESS). If you are interested in the program for the upcoming 2024-25 school year, please visit the ESS webpage for the latest information on the lottery draw and enrollment timeline. If you need help submitting an interest application or have questions about the ESS program, please send a message to enrollment-ess@powayusd.com.
New Student Enrollment Information
Universal TK at Poway Unified
PUSD offers Transitional Kindergarten (TK); TK is designed as the first year of a two-year kindergarten program using a modified kindergarten curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate. EC Section 48000 [d]. Students who participate in TK will attend school daily for a partial day, including a scheduled lunch and recess. Contact your neighborhood school for specific hours and details.
For the 2024-25 school year, if your child's 5th birthday is between September 2, 2024 and June 2, 2025 (born between September 2, 2019 and June 2, 2020), you are eligible to enroll your child in Transitional Kindergarten!
Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, PUSD will provide optional TK enrollment to all eligible 4 year olds within the Poway Unified School District. We are currently in the fourth year of a phased-in process.
We can’t wait to meet our new students! School starts on August 21, for the 2024-25 school year.
Poway Unified School District is currently enrolling new students for the 2024-2025 school year!
PUSD Enrollment is an on-line process. Packets are completed digitally using any computer, tablet, or smartphone with an internet connection. You can contact your assigned school of residence to schedule an appointment if you do not have access to a device/internet or if you need assistance with completing the online enrollment packet. Please visit the PUSD Enrollment page for directions and access to the online enrollment portal.
CVES TK/Kindergarten Parent Orientation
We invite parents of 2024-2025 TK and Kindergarten students, to join us for an informational meeting.
Date: May 23, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Canyon View Elementary MPR
This is an informational meeting for parents of incoming TK and Kindergarten students. We kindly request that children not attend.
CATCHING UP WITH... Team CV
Canyon View Alumni Senior Clap-Out
Please share this flyer with graduating seniors who are Canyon View Alumni!
5th Grade End of Year Events
Coyote Dine-Out Fundraiser: Knotty Barrell
Join us at Knotty Barrel on May 28th from 3 to 9 pm for our next family dine-out! 15% will go back to supporting the school. Just mention Canyon View when ordering!
EPI School Supplies Fundraiser - Make School Shopping Easy!
Make school supply shopping easy by ordering a supply kit! Eliminate the hassle of going store to store to find all of the supplies your child will need for next school year. These kits provide the supplies requested by your child's teacher while saving money and giving back to the school. Simply visit http://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks and enter code CAN083. Your child's supplies will be delivered to his/her classroom by the first day of school saving you the stress of transporting heavy bags for each of your children and giving you more time to focus on capturing special memories. The deadline to order is June 23rd. Purchase through this program is voluntary and not required.
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.
Yearbook
2023-2024 Yearbooks are still on sale! There is free shipping on yearbook orders made through May 1st. Yearbooks will be distributed to your student during the last week of school.
Order between May 2 and May 21st and pay for shipping, and your student will get the book with everyone else during the last week of school.
Order on or after May 22 and pay for shipping and the book will be shipped to your home, after school distribution.
Orders can be placed in the TreeRing app or on the website at https://web.treering.com/validate . Enter school code 1016614007931697 to access the Canyon View Yearbook page.
Please contact cvesyb@gmail.com for questions.
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 30th. There will be no Zoom info for this month's meeting. 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
CVES Attendance Hall of Fame
Classes with the best monthly attendance win a Cookies and Karaoke Party with Mrs. Walsh!
- January 2024: Mrs. Bay's 4th Grade
- February 2024: Mrs. Alexander's 3rd Grade
- March 2024: Mrs. Merrill's 3rd Grade
- April 2024: Ms. McIntyre's 4th and 5th Grade
CATCHING UP WITH... Ms. Maddy
Picture Books for Our Families
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, and Better Speech and Hearing Awareness Month
Thank You Very Mochi by Paul Matsushima and Craig Ishii
When Kimi and her family visit Grandma and Grandpa's house for New Year's mochitsuki, they discover the mochi-machine is broken. After initial fears that mochitsuki will be cancelled, Grandpa proposes an interesting, yet old-fashioned solution of making mochi the hand-pounded way.
Big Dreams, Small Fish by Paula Cohen
But her parents think she’s too young to help. And anyway they didn’t come to America for their little girl to work. “Go play with the cat!” they urge.
This doesn’t stop Shirley’s ideas, of course. And one day, when the rest of the family has to rush out leaving her in the store with sleepy Mrs. Gottlieb…Shirley seizes her chance!
Wanda's Words Got Stuck, by Lucy Rowland and Paula Bowles
Wanda the witch is so shy she can’t talk at school. No matter how hard she tries, the words simply won't come out. But when another quiet little witch named Flo joins her class, it seems that Wanda’s not the only one who gets nervous sometimes. Then disaster strikes at the school-wide magic contest. Will Wanda have the courage to shout out the magic words and save her new friend?
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... School Site Council
Parking Lot Safety - Please Read!
In order to ensure a safe and efficient drop-off and pick-up for everyone, please remember to follow our CVES Parking Lot Rules! Here are a few Reminders:
- Loading/Unloading Zone: Vehicle Drop-off and Pick-Up are allowed in the supervised area directly in front of the school Office ONLY. Do not arrange to drop off or pick your child up in other areas of the lot.
- Drive Through - Avoid Parking: Please take advantage of our curb-side drop-off and pick-up. Avoid parking and walking to pick up your child requires us to stop the flow of traffic to provide access to the cross walk. Use the parking lot only when you are coming to school.
- The Green Cone Zone: This area is reserved for special needs drop/off pick/up, and ONLY with prior arrangement from the teacher/office.
- Drive the Loop: All traffic entering the lot for drop-off/pick-up must turn right and complete the entire loop. The center lane is reserved for busses only - do not cut through!
- Park in Authorized Areas: Do not park in the Handicap Parking without the appropriate placard or plate. Do not park in any reserved parking spaces without authorization
- Reunion Areas: If you are meeting your child to walk home, kindly wait in the reunion areas near the entrance of the lot. Please refrain from waiting in front of the school gates or entering the supervised grass waiting area.
- No After School Play: Please leave promptly after dismissal - Do not allow your child to use the school parking lot as an afterschool play area - this includes the area under the tree at the northeast corner of the lot. We encourage you to take advantage of our beautiful local parks if your child would like to meet up with friends afterschool!
- Cross Walk: Please use the cross walk to access your parked car - do not cut through other areas of the lot.
CATCHING UP WITH... Coyotes on Camera!
Coyote Round-Up!
Squid Dissection in the Science Lab!
CATCHING UP WITH... Catching Up With The Coyotes!
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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.