Monday, Oct. 30th: Gift Card Fundraiser - Round 1 Order Window

Monday, Oct. 30th: Sees Candy Fundraiser Begins

Tuesday, Oct. 31st: Literary Parade

Tuesday, Oct. 31st: Yearbook Discount Deadline

Wednesday, Nov. 1st: Coffee with the Principal @ 9:15 AM, Room 23

Wednesday, Nov. 1st - Friday, Nov. 3rd: Candy Buy Back Fundraiser

Thursday, Nov. 2nd: Team CV (PTO and Foundation Meeting, 6 pm Room 23 or via Zoom

Saturday, Nov. 4th: Dine Out Fundraiser @Chipotle Carmel Mtn. Ranch

Dear Coyote Families,

It has been another INCREDIBLE WEEK at Canyon View Elementary School. Some highlights from the week include: Red Ribbon Week spirit days and lunchtime activities, Digital Citizenship Lessons in classrooms, and the fantastic CVES Trunk or Treat Event! Thank you to the team of volunteers that gave their time to make this such a special week at CVES.

At Canyon View, strong partnership between school and family is key to our success. This week, we have lots of great ways for you to get involved! Parents are invited on campus to for the Literary Parade Tuesday Morning at 9:30 to watch our students parade through the school in their costumes. On Wednesday, I will host an informal Coffee Chat in the MPR at 9:15 AM. This is a chance to get to know each other in a friendly and informal setting. If you are interested in finding out more about Team CV (our PTO and Foundation) you can come to the meeting on Thursday evening. All are welcome! Whether you stay connected through volunteering, Zooming in for Team CV meetings, or simply staying on top of emails and notices from the school - your participation and involvement make a difference for your child! Thank you for being part of the Canyon View Family!

Let's Make it a Great Year Together,

Mrs. Erica Edmonston (she/her/hers)

Principal, Canyon View Elementary School

Parents are invited to attend our Annual Literary Parade on October 31st at 9:30 am. Students are encouraged to dress up as their favorite character in a book and then bring the book to show off with their costumes during our school-wide parade. Please note that violent costumes, full face masks, and toy or replica weapons are inappropriate and not allowed. Parents should enter through the front gate between 8:50 and 9:20 am there will be a visitor sign-in table. After that, you must enter through the office and sign in on the computer.

Our first Principal's Coffee Chat will be on Wednesday, November 1st at 9:15 am. Come by for some coffee and light refreshments for this opportunity for informal discussion with Principal Edmonston.

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 Collaboration Room (room 23) or via Zoom. Our next meeting is Thursday, November 2nd. Hope to see you there! For Zoom info, please email us to be added to the distribution list:

Karolynn@ cvptopresident@gmail.com or

Chuong@ president@canyonviewfoundation.org

Join us for our next Dine Out Fundraiser on Saturday, November 4th from 5 to 9 pm at Chipotle in Carmel Mountain Ranch. Order online for pick-up using the code WRJ6EBE or show this flyer when ordering at the restaurant. Orders made online must be placed for pick-up only to qualify. Delivery and gift card purchases do not qualify for this fundraiser. Valid only at this location on this date from 5 pm to 9 pm. Participation is voluntary and not required.

Too much candy? Sunray Pediatric Dentistry is buying back your extra candy! Bring your Halloween candy to the bin in the office from November 1st through 3rd. Canyon View will get 50 cents per pound and Sunray will send the candy to U.S. Troops overseas through the Soldiers Angels Program. A win-win for everyone!

We are partnering with See's Candy to offer a limited selection of popular favorites for winter and holiday gift giving. Purchases can be made by visiting https://bit.ly/cvesandsees2023 and shipped directly to you or your gift recipient. Holiday orders begin shipping on November 10th. Please see the attached flyer for the offerings and contact Jessica at dr.jessicazelikman@gmail.com with any questions. Participation is optional and not required.

Start making those holiday lists and checking them twice! Our Gift Card Fundraiser is back with over 250 merchants. The great thing about this fundraiser is that you get 100% of the amount in gift cards that you purchase at no additional cost to you. Our Round 1 Gift Card Order window will be from October 30 through November 8. This deadline ensures you receive your gift cards in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping, as well as our Giving Tree donation deadline. Gift cards can be picked up in person by you or another authorized adult before or after school on November 15 and 16. Get your Black Friday and Cyber Monday wish lists together, and don't forget to make your optional Giving Tree donation easy by purchasing a gift card through this fundraiser. (Participation is optional and not required).

Hello Coyotes,

We are extremely excited for our 2nd annual Canyon View STEAM Festival on Saturday, January 27th, 10 AM - 1:30 PM! We hope to see you all! Invite your friends and family!

Join us as we "gear up for the future" exploring science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) - all intertwined to create an inspiring, interactive experience for all families! Check out innovative demonstrations, maker spaces, art activities, robotics, food vendors, a quiet sensory space, design challenges, and many more!

Sponsors Needed

We are still looking for more sponsors for this one-of-a-kind event! Talk with your company/employer and see if they would like to be a sponsor! Ask local organizations and local businesses. All sponsorships benefit our school programs for all students. The deadline is December 15th. How does it work?

Click HERE for sponsorship levels and information.

Click HERE to sign up as a sponsor, or host a non-profit booth, or both!

Volunteers Needed

All of our school events thrive because of volunteers! Sign up to help with our entrance tables, or maybe you prefer to help in our quiet sensory space? Or sign up to help run our student booths! The more hands the better! How do you sign up? Click HERE for volunteers!

Thank you for your interest in making STEAM come to life for every single student! We look forward to hearing back from you!

CVES STEAM Team

Don't forget: You receive a 10% discount when you purchase a yearbook by October 31st. You get 2 free custom pages when purchasing a yearbook and a portion of sales goes back to our school. Visit the link below to create your TreeRing Account and purchase a yearbook today to save some money!

• http://web.treering.com/validate

• School Code: 1016614007931697

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:

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

Noon Duties, or Character Coaches as we fondly refer to them, are integral to ensuring that our students have a positive and safe experience during recess and lunch times. Noon Duties supervise students on the playground and lunch area. They help our students to play fairly and safely, treat one another with kindness and respect, and learn how to be a good friend to others. This is a great position if your are looking to work just a few hours a day. Here’s what Noon Duty "Grandma Sharon" had to say about this position: I love being a Noon Duty at CV because...

• We are one big happy family!
• We have the best kids ever!
• I have a connection with my hundreds of “grandchildren.”
• I am surrounded by people I love.
• It’s a fun place to be!

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.

Here is the link to Apply

Our Foundation funds the Science Artist in Residence Positions at Canyon View Elementary School to provide supplemental science instruction to our students. We are looking for someone with a science background who can provide science enrichment lessons to students in grades K-6, starting in December. A teaching credential is not required, but strongly preferred. The program currently runs two days a week, 6 hours/day (Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Artist in Residence positions are based on a set number of hours/year. For more information, please contact Principal Edmonston at eedmonston@powayusd.com. Here is what Kate Recore, our current Science Artist in Residence has to say about this very special position: "I've been at Canyon View for 14 years, as a parent, a volunteer, a foundation president, and a substitute teacher. But, I have never loved the school more than I have as a science teacher. It has been a dream job for me, and I know whoever replaces me will feel the same way."

To apply, email Mrs. Edmonston at:

eedmonston@powayusd.com

Run Club is open to first through 5th grade students Monday through Friday from 8:20-8:45. Run Club is for students who would like to run or walk laps on the lower field before school. Starting the day with exercise helps to get the mind and body ready to learn! This is also a great volunteer opportunity if you are looking for an easy way to be more involved at Canyon View. Help us Make it a Great Day... sign up to volunteer at Run Club! email: caleb.allen.np@gmail.com

Our Everyone-A-Reader (EAR) Program is looking for volunteers to help students that teachers identify as individuals who would benefit from some extra one-on-one coaching with reading. EAR Coaches come to school once a week for 90 minutes to work with 4 students throughout the school year. Volunteers will be trained so no experience is necessary. If you are interested, please contact Sabrina at ptocvprograms@gmail.com.

EAR Volunteers must be cleared as a Level 1 Volunteer through the office. Please visit https://www.powayusd.com/apps/pages/volunteer-information for info on the volunteer clearance process.

Calling all 5th Grade Parents! Are you interested in being part of the 5th Grade Committee? The committee organizes all aspects of the special events, fundraising, etc. for the promoting 5th grade class, including but not limited to:

• 5th Grade Promotion
• 5th Grade Picnic
• 5th Grade Yearbook Signing Party
• 5th Grade T-Shirts
• 5th Grade Kickball Tournament
• 5th Grade End of Year Movie Night

Our Special Education Department has partnered with Exceptional Family Resource Center to provide a parent engagement series for our families of students with IEPs. The next session will be Wednesday, November 1, 2023, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the District Office Community Room. The topic is “Beyond the Basics of the IEP” where we will dig into the specific portions of the IEP in greater detail and connect the concepts to the IEP forms used by PUSD.

• Please remember NO hand-held devices while driving in the parking lot.
• Please refrain from smoking in cars while on campus.
• For your safety, never cross in between cars in the drop off lane.
• Unless you have a placard/plate on your car, do not park or pull into a handicapped spot.
• All students must be picked up from the curb.
• DO NOT Drop off or PICK UP students in the middle of the parking lot.
• Students MUST exit and enter vehicles on curbside ONLY in the drop-off lane.
• CVES Parking lot is closed for community parking.
• Those with special needs assistance should consult their teachers for assistance with pick up and drop off.
• All TK and Kindergarteners will access the main gates.
• Please to practice courteous driving habits and behavior in our parking lot.

Here is a link to the full Parking Lot Rules on the CVES Website

Team Canyon View is a collaborative team comprised of the Canyon View Foundation and the PTO. Do you ever wonder ‘What’s the difference?’ While Team CV works closely together to create impactful experiences for our children, the two organizations fundraise for different things. The Foundation provides educational and enrichment opportunities and classes such as science, music, art, physical education, supplemental reading programs, technological improvements, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) enhancements such as our Innovation Station and health and safety programs. The PTO is our community building arm, providing events for families and students to create lasting and meaningful relationships with one another and their community. Each organization seeks to provide, in partnership with one another, equally important opportunities to foster well-roundedness for the development of our children.

Traditionally, the annual membership fees for the PTO help to fund all of the fun school and community events such as the spring carnival (Coyote Round Up), dances, movie nights, Trunk or Treat, the Talent Show and Science Fair, ice cream socials and game nights. While membership gives members a voice and a vote for how money is spent, the PTO is also offering event sponsorship opportunities for the first time. Don’t have the means to donate? That’s ok too! Your time is just as valuable to us and we could always use the help of volunteers to make these events successful! We honor our volunteers every year at our Volunteer Brunch.