Catching Up with the Coyotes

Dear Coyote Families,

On behalf of the entire Canyon View Elementary School team, I would like to wish all of our Coyotes and their families a very Happy New Year! We are thrilled to welcome our students and staff back to school tomorrow! This month we have many wonderful things to look forward to, including: Around the World Night, STEAM Festival, and two CV family Dine-Outs!

I am pleased to welcome Ms. Stephanie Libby to the Canyon View family, replacing Ms. Kate Recore as our CV Foundation-funded Artist in Residence for Science Instruction. We are grateful and thankful for Ms. Recore's many years of service to Canyon View and wish her the best in her future endeavors. Ms. Libby brings several years of elementary teaching experience to the position, as well as a passion for teaching science. In fact, she holds an MA in STEAM education! Ms. Libby will begin meeting with classes this week.

Let's Make it a Great Year Together,

Mrs. Erica Edmonston (she/her/hers)

Principal, Canyon View Elementary School

Just a few more days to register to host a table at our annual Around the World Night. Please visit https://bit.ly/cvesaroundtheworld2024 by Tuesday, January 9th to sign up. We currently have hosts for the following countries: India, Mexico, Germany, Turkey, Sudan, China, VietNam, Australia, Brazil, and South Korea. If you see your country on the list and would like to participate, we will connect you with the families that have already signed up so you can host a table together.

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.

Don't forget to join us for Around the World Night on Friday. January 12th and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and foods of various cultures within our Coyote Community. 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm- Sensory Friendly, 5:30 to 7:00 All Welcome in the MPR. Please note this is not a drop off event. Please plan to accompany and supervise your children.

Canyon View STEAM Fest 2024: Gearing Up for the Future will bring the Rancho Peñasquitos community together to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through hands-on activities. We invite you to join us for this free, family-friendly K – 5th event! Saturday, January 27th 2024, 9:30AM Sensory Friendly Start, 10:00 am - 1:30PM.
A special thank you to our sponsors:
@christensenrealtygroup @sdcdm320 @ranchopenasquitostown @mathnasiumrpq @generalatomics

Our STEAM Committee is looking for volunteers! Sign up to volunteer here: https://forms.gle/gGdmNHJmEB2MAwoZ8

Did you know we have a garden at Canyon View? We grow everything from flowers to vegetables and herbs, and even little bananas! All of our Coyote learners have an opportunity to participate in cultivating our garden and learning about all the different techniques to grow a thriving plant from a seed.

Our garden is 100% volunteer run and our garden is looking for a few parent volunteers per classroom to assist during these lessons. You don't need a green thumb to help out! If you're interested in helping, please contact Johanna at johannagh@gmail.com. Volunteers working with children need to be Level 1 cleared through the office. We can help guide you through the process!

Check back soon for flyer and event info!

Our 5th Grade Committee is hosting a Dine Out Fundraiser at Chick-Fil-A in Carmel Mtn Ranch. Proceeds will help the 5th Grade Committee partially fund several of the 5th grade year end activities, including the 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony. Join us on the 31st from 5 pm to 8 pm! Valid only at the Carmel Mtn Ranch location from 5 pm to 8 pm. Participation is voluntary and not required.

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.

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!