Catching Up with the Coyotes

• Dine Out: Pre-treat yourself for Valentine's Day at The Stand Carmel Mtn Ranch Dine-Out Fundraiser on February 13th from 11 am to 9 pm.
  
• District Recess: Celebrate President’s Day with a week off from school February 19th through 23rd.
  
• Food Drive: Clean out your pantries and cupboards and bring your unwanted, unexpired non-perishables to our For Community Cares Food Drive happening February 26th through March 1st.
• Science Fair: Have your little Coyote round off February by challenging their mind and using the Scientific Method to showcase their findings at our Science Fair on February 29th. Start thinking of experiments! More info is coming.
  

Dear Coyote Families,

It was another GREAT WEEK at Canyon View Elementary School! We enjoyed X-plorations, Student Council had it's first meeting, and No Place for Hate and Hope Squad met as well! Somehow, we got through a week of rain! We are looking forward to blue skies and outdoor recess during the week ahead.

This time of year, we ask our families to participate in PUSD's annual LCAP survey. LCAP stands for Local Control Accountability Plan. This plan shapes the Districts goals and guides our budgeting priorities for the 2024-25 school year. All of our voices matter, so everyone's participation is crucial and valued. We want to make sure the voices of Canyon View families are represented in this survey. The survey asks the essential question: What existing or additional school programs or specific supports should we prioritize to ensure our student's future success. You can take the survey at bit.ly/2024pusdlcap. Please take a moment to share your input!

Let's Make it a Great Year Together,

Mrs. Erica Edmonston (she/her/hers)

Principal, Canyon View Elementary School

Today through Friday, March 1st, Poway Unified will be conducting our Family Engagement and Accountability survey to gather input from all families of English Learner students. This survey helps shape the District’s goals and guide priorities for the 2024-2025 school year. Your feedback is extremely helpful as we continue to seek ways to better our English Learner program. Please click HERE to complete the survey.

Ms. Bay's Fourth Grade class were the January Attendance Winners, with the highest rate of attendance of any class in the school! Congratulations and we hope you enjoy your Cookies, Karaoke and Games party hosted by Mrs. Walsh!

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

Keep coming to school: On Time, All Day, Every Day!!!

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.

Our Foundation funds the Science Artist in Residence Position 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 previous 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

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.

Put those thinking caps on! The CVES Science Fair will be on February 29th from 5-8 p.m. in the MPR. The purpose of the science fair is to provide an independent opportunity for students to explore the world of science. Early exposure to science and math is critical as it allows students to develop problem-solving skills that are important in our technology and science driven world.

Stuck on an idea? You can ask your teachers, librarian, neighbors, engineers, scientists, or anyone who might know more about your topic for help! Feel free to use these valuable community resources and take advantage of the upcoming week off school to work on your projects!

Registration is open to all CVES students in TK-5th grade through Wednesday, February 21st. Visit https://www.teamcanyonview.org/science-fair to learn more or https://bit.ly/CVESscience to register. Participation is voluntary and not required.

Treat yourself to an early Valentine's and join us on February 13th at the Stand in Carmel Mountain Ranch for our February dine-out fundraiser. Purchases made between 11 am and 9 pm qualify and 25% of your purchase will go back to our school. Just enter CANYONVIEW at check-out or show this flyer if ordering in person. Participation is voluntary and not required.

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.

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.

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:

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!

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

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.