Catching Up with the Coyotes

• Mar 8: Jog-A-Thon Fundraiser Kick-Off
• Mar 15: Last day of Krispy Kreme Fundraiser, Benefiting the 5th Grade Committee
• Mar 15: Spring Movie Night, 5 PM, MPR
• Mar 15: Last chance for 5th Grade: Love notes, baby pics, promo gear.
• Mar 19, Nektar Juice Bar Dine-Out Fudnraiser, 8 AM - 6PM
• Mar 22: Pro-Gro Minimum Day 12:45 Dismissal
  
• Mar 22: Jog-A-Thon
• Mar 26: 5th Grade Committee Meeting, 6 PM Room 23 or Zoom
• Mar 29: Spring Dance, 5 PM Sensory Start 5:30-7:30 PM All Welcome, MPR

Dear Coyote Families,

We had another GREAT WEEK at Canyon View Elementary School! Here are some highlights from the past week... On Wednesday, our school gathered on the blacktop for our annual Character Counts Colors Picture. On Thursday, our 5th Grade enjoyed their Field Trip to Biz-Town. On Friday, Team CV kicked off the Jog-A-thon Fundraiser with an fun assembly.

We would like to wish our Muslim students, families, and staff, Ramadan Mubarak! If your child is observing fasting, we encourage you to reach out to the teacher to share any special needs or considerations so that we can best support them during this time.

Let's Make it a Great Year Together,

Mrs. Erica Edmonston (she/her/hers)

Principal, Canyon View Elementary School

The Poway Unified transfer window is now open! Transfer requests for students who live within the Poway Unified boundaries and would like to attend a different Poway school other than their school of residence should be submitted online by visiting the PUSD webpage and clicking the “Transfers” link on the home page. This includes incoming siblings of current students. Please enroll your student at their school of residence when new student enrollment opens online on April 1, 2024. Transfer requests cannot be processed until the student is enrolled in their school of residence. The transfer window closes on March 31st at 5:00 pm. For more information, please visit PUSD’s Residency & Transfers webpage.

March 1 through 31. A digital packet must be completed for all returning students. This will allow for proper placement of your student for the 2024-2025 school year. This annual digital process will allow a family to complete one single “family” packet instead of completing one packet per student. Packets can be completed using any computer, tablet or smartphone with an internet connection.

1. Login and complete the digital registration packet online at the ParentVue portal
2. Once parents/guardians have completed the online registration, please download and complete any required forms and follow site direction for processing and collection.

We realize some parents may choose to have their child carry a cell phone or wear a smartwatch to school for before/after school communication. To ensure these devices are not disruptive to teaching and learning, mobile communication devices shall be turned off during instructional time. Smartwatches may be worn and shall be turned off or placed in “school mode” during the instructional day. In addition, cell phones, smartwatches, and other mobile communication devices shall not be used in any manner which infringes on the privacy rights of any other person. When a student uses a mobile communication device or smartwatch in an unauthorized manner, the student may be disciplined, and a district employee may confiscate the device. The employee shall store the device securely until it is returned to the student or turned over to the principal or designee, as appropriate.

The district will not be responsible for a student’s mobile communication device or smartwatch which is brought on campus or to a school activity and is lost, stolen, or damaged. If your child needs to communicate with you during the school day, they will be given access to a school phone at an appropriate time.

The CVES Jog-A-Thon will be on Friday, March 22nd! This annual event, which promotes health and fitness, is the Foundation's second largest fundraiser that raises money to support school programs, such as Science, Art, Music, Physical Education, Computer Science and IMPACT, Technology, the CV Innovation Station Lab, and many other school and classroom needs not met by the current district budget. A fundraising packet will be going home with your children. With a goal of $80 per student and $35,000 school-wide, we need your help to fundraise so that we can make big strides to continue to provide high-quality educational programs for all of our Coyotes!

The PTO Dad's Club presents a special showing of Minions: The Rise of Gru at our Spring Movie Night on Friday, March 15th. Bring your blankets and cozy up to this family friendly event. Movie starts at 5 pm. Snacks will be available for purchase. Please note: this is not a drop-off event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. School rules apply during the event.

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.

5TH GRADE FAMILIES! 5th Grade Families! If you haven't already submitted your 5th Grader's Baby Photo or purchased a Love Note for $5 for the Yearbook, the deadline has been extended! Please visit https://bit.ly/cves2024babypics and https://bit.ly/2024lovenotes by FRIDAY, MARCH 15TH! This is the last chance!

LOVE NOTES: Love Notes are now available for purchase for $5 each! A Love Note is a
heartfelt message for your 5th grader that is placed in the yearbook in a special section for them
to treasure as a keepsake of their last year of elementary school. There is a 30 word (each), 2 love note limit per child. Purchase at: https://bit.ly/2024lovenotes

BABY PHOTOS: Every year, the Yearbook Committee collects a baby photo of every 5th grade student who will be promoting from Canyon View. The baby photo is used in a special section of the yearbook as well as in a slideshow that will be shown at 5th Grade Promotion. It is a fun way for us to see how much our kids have grown. Your child’s baby photo will be included for FREE in this special section of the yearbook and in the slideshow. Submit your photo here: https://bit.ly/cves2024babypics

For questions, please email Sha at shapamawit@gmail.com.
Participation in this program and purchases of items are voluntary and not required.

CLASS OF 2024 SPIRIT WEAR: In addition to t-shirts ($17 each for youth sizes, $20 each for adult sizes), HOODIES are now available for purchase ($28 for youth sizing, $45+ for adult sizing)! We encourage you to consider purchasing a shirt as 5th Graders will wear their spirit gear for several occasions including the 5th Grade Picnic. Purchase at: https://shop.teamcanyonview.org/

YARD SIGNS & 5TH GRADE PROMOTION FUND: Yard Signs are 18" x 24" and will include a metal lawn stake. They are available for $8 (single-sided) or $10 (double-sided) and can be customized with your 5th Grader's first name. In addition, we are asking each 5th grade family to make a donation towards the 5th Grade Promotion Fund. This helps cover expenses related to 5th Grade activities such as the picnic and kick ball game, movie night, yearbook signing party, and promotion ceremony. Purchase yard signs and donate to the fund at: https://bit.ly/cves5thgradefund2024

Save the Date for our Annual Spring Dance on Friday, March 29th! This year's theme is "Welcome to New York!" Wear your fanciest red carpet attire, dress as your favorite Broadway character, or wear your favorite NY sports team fan gear! Our sensory sensitive kiddos are invited to join us at 5 pm and all are welcome from 5:30 to 7:30. Please note this is not a drop-off event. All children must be accompanied by an adult. School rules apply during the event.

Volunteers Needed! Look for a sign-up soon!

Doughnuts for a cause!! 🍩 Canyon View PTO is giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts. February 1 - March 15, 2024, 50% of your order will be donated back to Canyon View benefitting the 5th Grade Promotion Committee when you purchase via our fundraising sales page! Simply buy online at https://bit.ly/CVESkrispykreme2024, visit your local store & redeem using your code. Treat yourself or even gift them to friends and family across the US where Krispy Kreme is sold.

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!

#1 The Jog-A-Thon. A Foundation event which raises money for Music, Art, Computer Science, PE with Coach Chase, IMPACT, Science Lab, technology at school, and much more. The Jog-A-Thon has a chair (leader) and is looking for committee members to help plan and run this huge event. Jog-A-Thon date is March 22. It runs most of the school day, with different grades at different times, TBD.

#2 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.

#3 The School Dance (formerly Winter Dance). This is a very popular PTO Event. Date is March 29. There are 2 seasoned event chairs and they need help on the day of the event (am and pm) for decorating, running the event (snack table, merchandise table), and clean up.

#4 Science Fair. This PTO event also has a chairperson and she needs help with judging. Feb 29. It takes a lot of judges to run this event. Parents of Science Fair scientists are a good fit, but it is also a fun event to attend even if your kids chose not to enter. A great volunteer opportunity for parents with a science background/ knowledge. No experience necessary.

#5 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.

#6 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

cvptovolunteers@gmail.com

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, March 7th. 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:

Also a reminder that April 5th is the last day to purchase a yearbook. You receive 2 free custom pages in the yearbook that you can use to include additional photos or messages to your child as a personal keepsake. Customizations are made in the TreeRing app and also due by April 5th. For questions, please contact cvesyb@gmail.com. TreeRing website information:

• http://web.treering.com/validate
• use school code: 1016614007931697

Did you know that school funding is based on school attendance, not student enrollment? That means schools lose money for every day that a student is absent, regardless of the reason. Ensuring that your child comes to school every day is one of the most important ways you can guarantee funding for the programs that make a difference for your child. This is more crucial than ever with statewide cuts to school funding starting next year.

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

Mrs. Alexander's class had the highest attendance rates in the school during the month of February. They will be celebrating 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

This year's theme is celebrating the “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.”

Click on the books covers below to access YouTube videos with read alouds of each story. Use caution as there may be advertisements.

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.

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.