• 1/20: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• 1/24: Steam Festival 5:30-7:30 pm
• 1/27: No School for Students - Professional Growth Day
• 1/27: The Stand CMR Dine-Out Fundraiser*
• 1/28-1/31: Great Kindness Challenge Week

*Participation in fundraising or social events are voluntary and not required.

Dear Coyote Families,

It's been another fantastic week at Canyon View Elementary School! Here is an update from Mrs. Cortez about what students have been up to in the Science Lab:

Over the last couple of weeks, we've been exploring the Human Body Systems inspired by the book, The Magic School Bus: Inside the Human Body by Joanna Cole. Before break, students labeled and identified parts of the digestive system and witnessed "digestion" through a hands on lab. We've continued our Human Body Systems with a discussion on the Respiratory System. Students created model lungs and examined sample tracheas. Our unit will end during American Heart month in February with the Circulatory system.

This week, PUSD's new Superintendent Dr. Ben Churchill visited Canyon View, accompanied by Board Members Michelle O'Connor-Ratcliff and Ginger Couvrette. Our visitors enjoyed touring the campus and visiting classrooms. I felt so proud to introduce our new superintendent to Canyon View Elementary School.

We have many wonderful things on the calendar this month. Please be sure to read through this Newsletter, so you don't miss out! Also, please take a moment to read the messages below from PUSD regarding new and continuing student enrollment and be sure to complete the enrollment survey linked below.

Let's Make it a GREAT NEW YEAR!

Erica Edmonston

Principal, Canyon View Elementary School

eedmonston@powayusd.com

858-484-0981

Join Life Planning Specialist Wendy Smith for an insightful presentation on why creating a plan matters, how to take the first steps, and where to find support along the way. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with fellow parents, gaining valuable insights and support. Start building a strong foundation for your child's future today! Flier found here.

On February 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., Valley Elementary School will host PUSD's first-ever IEP Basics training exclusively in Spanish. In collaboration with the Exceptional Family Resource Center, this event is designed to support PUSD Spanish-speaking families of students with IEPs. More details are available in the event flier.

It is hard to believe it but our district has already begun planning for the 2025-2026 school year! In an effort to help us provide the most accurate information about the number of students who will be returning next year, please complete THIS SURVEY no later than Sunday, January 26, 2025. This will provide us with the number of returning students as well as those who will be leaving Canyon View, and will ensure that your child(ren) is enrolled correctly for the 2025-2026 school year. Please submit one form per student.

Families do not need to complete the form for current 5th-grade students because they will be automatically enrolled in 6th-grade at their school of residence. This is NOT considered continuing student registration. Continuing student registration will take place February 28th - March 31st and needs to be completed for ALL students enrolled in PUSD for the 2024-2025 school year. Visit PUSD Continuing Student Registration for more information.

It’s hard to believe it but it’s already time to begin to think about the 2025-2026 school year!

Here are some important dates to mark on your calendars:

• Transfer Requests - beginning on February 1st at 8:00 am, we will accept transfer requests for students who live in the Poway Unified boundaries and would like to attend a different Poway school. This includes incoming siblings of current students, as well as students who have not yet enrolled. Transfer requests can be made on the Poway Unified website by clicking THIS link. The transfer window closes on March 31st at 5:00 pm.

• Continuing Student Registration - from February 28 - March 31st, all parents whose current students will continue in Poway Unified for the 2025-26 school year need to complete online continuing registration. Look for more information coming soon.

• New Student Enrollment - beginning on April 1st at 8:00 am, new student enrollment opens on the Poway Unified website. We are excited to welcome our new students!

More details can be found on the Poway Unified website at www.powayusd.com.

In PUSD, we are committed to ensuring your child's online safety and privacy. As students engage in digital spaces—whether playing multiplayer games, using educational apps, or exploring new interests online—it’s crucial they understand the importance of keeping their personal information safe. With guidance on avoiding scams and protecting their digital footprints, students can enjoy learning and fun online while staying in control of their privacy. Families play an important role in helping children navigate these topics and establishing healthy, safe digital habits. Below are some Privacy and Security tips to share with your family.

• K-5 Family Tips

• 6-12 Family Tips

Sincerely,

Amy Fousek and Ken Wall

Director of Educational Technology and Director of Information Technology

Click on the pictures below to view the January Counseling Newsletter in a new tab.

This week is the Great Kindness Challenge Week at Canyon View! We will have Spirit Days all week to empower our Coyotes to create a culture of kindness around them.

MONDAY: No School (Professional Growth Day)
TUESDAY: Superhero Day- Dress as your favorite superhero, real or imagined, to emphasize how everyone can be a hero through kindness.
WEDNESDAY: Decade Day- Choose a decade and dress accordingly. Kindness is timeless and should always be part of every era.
THURSDAY: Literacy Kindness Day- Dress as your favorite character from a book who demonstrates kindness.
FRIDAY: Kindness Around the World Day- Wear clothes that represent different countries, cultures, or landmarks to celebrate kindness as a universal language.

*Participation is voluntary and not required.

Click on the News and Events link above, or visit the Canyon View Elementary School Website "Announcements" Section on the bottom of the front page for the most up-to-date information about school news and events.

The Canyon View Foundation is pleased to host this event on Friday, January 24th. This year's event will be in the evening from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and will feature hands-on activities and demonstrations. We invite you to save the date for this family-friendly event!

The CV Foundation STEAM Commitee is looking for volunteers to help with set up, tear down, registration and booth supervision for the Canyon View led booths during our upcoming STEAM Fest on Friday, January 24th. Please visit https://bit.ly/2025STEAMvolunteers to sign up for a time slot. Volunteers are needed as early at 8:45 am for set up but the evening slots are also a great opportunity for teens who need volunteer hours.Hope to see you there!

Become a PTO Member, Sponsor an Event, or Volunteer your time! Take a look at the flyers below to learn more about how your membership and sponsorship fees help to support Canyon View Elementary School.

*Participation in fundraisers and fundraising events is voluntary and not required.

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On Monday, January 20, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the famous American civil rights leader who dedicated his life to achieving equality for all people. Although few kids question a day off from school, some may wonder why there's an entire holiday devoted to one man. It's because Dr. King's message of peace and justice touched so many.

The annual national holiday that commemorates him is a time to learn significant American history and reflect on valuable teachings that are still meaningful today. Below are some picture books to inspire discussion about the importance of speaking up and taking action to make a difference.

Note: The Covers link to YouTube read-aloud videos, be aware that ads may pop-up!

When something really matters, one voice can make a difference. This spirited, vibrant picture book celebrates diversity and encourages kids to speak up, unite with others, and take action when they see something that needs to be fixed. Join a diverse group of kids on a busy school day as they discover so many different ways to speak up and make their voices heard! From expressing gratitude for a special treat to challenging a rule that isn’t fair, these young students show that simple, everyday actions can help people and make the world a better place.

Harlem Grown tells the inspiring true story of how one man made a big difference in a neighborhood. After seeing how restless they were and their lack of healthy food options, Tony Hillery invited students from an underfunded school to turn a vacant lot into a beautiful and functional farm. By getting their hands dirty, these kids turned an abandoned space into something beautiful and useful while learning about healthy, sustainable eating and collaboration. Five years later, the kids and their parents, with the support of the Harlem Grown staff, grow thousands of pounds of fruits and vegetables a year. All of it is given to the kids and their families.

The Green Cone Zone: The Green Cone Zone is reserved for students in Ms. Dobson, Ms. Marty, Ms. Morrison or Ms. Ruble's students who need extra assistance loading and unloading. Please keep these areas clear so that our special needs families have a safe place to load and unload their children.

Please read through the information below about Parking. Parking in our school lot is extremely limited and we need everyone's help to ensure a safe and efficient drop-off and pick-up. Please refrain from parking in the lot unless you are picking up a PreK, TK or Kindergarten student, or you have business in the front office. Instead, use our supervised drop-off/pick-up curb to the west of the front office.

• Attention TK/K Families: You are not required to park and walk students to the gate for drop-off. Use our drive-through drop-off instead. We have supervision from the curb to the blacktop from 8:20 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Please continue to park and pick-up from the gate at dismissal.
• Attention Grade 1-5 Families: Do not park in the lot for drop-off or pick-up. Instead, use the supervised drive-through pick-up curb west of the office. This allows sufficient parking for our staff, and TK/Kindergarten families.
• Curbside Drop-off/Pick-Up: Use our designated drop-off/pick-up area to the west of the office only. Do not ask your child to meet you anywhere else in the lot. While this might seem faster for you, it slows down our system for everyone and creates a safety hazard.

Visit the link below for more information. Please reach out to Erica Edmonston, Principal, at eedmonston@powayusd.com if you have any questions.

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.