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Catching Up with the Coyotes

January 18, 2026

Catching Up with the Coyotes January 18, 2026
Catching Up withthe CoyotesJanuary 18, 2026

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Upcoming Events 🐺🎄

Get ready for a busy and exciting start to the new year, Canyon View families! 🐺✨January is packed with community events, from our upcoming PTO Gala to the high-energy STEAM Fest. Check out the key dates below to make sure you don't miss a thing:

📆 January Highlights:
​Jan 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School.
​Jan 24: PTO Gala at Heights Golf Club (6 PM – 10 PM).*
​Jan 25-31: The Great Kindness Challenge Week! ❤️
​Jan 26: Professional Growth Day – No School.
Jan 27: Yearbook Cover Contest deadline

Jan 30: Last day to order See's Candy for Valentines Day.*
​Jan 31: STEAM Fest on the CVES Blacktop (10 AM – 1 PM). Free for everyone!*
🔗 Gala Tickets: bit.ly/CV2025Gala


*Participation in fundraising and social events is always voluntary and never required.

"Get ready for a busy and exciting start to the new year, Canyon View families! 🐺✨ ​January is packed with community events, from our upcoming PTO Gala to the high-energy STEAM Fest. Check out the key dates below to make sure you don't miss a thing:  📆 January Highlights: ​Jan 5: Welcome back! School resumes. ​Jan 8: Team CV Meeting (6:00 PM via Zoom or Room 23). ​Jan 12: 🎟️ LAST CALL to purchase Gala tickets! ​Jan 15: Dine-Out at The Stand (Carmel Mtn Ranch), 11 AM – 9 PM. ​Jan 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School. ​Jan 24: PTO Gala at Heights Golf Club (6 PM – 10 PM). ​Jan 25-31: The Great Kindness Challenge Week! ❤️ ​Jan 26: Professional Growth Day – No School. Jan 30: Last day to order See's Candy for Valentines Day. ​Jan 31: STEAM Fest on the CVES Blacktop (10 AM – 1 PM). Free for everyone!  🔗 Gala Tickets: bit.ly/CV2025Gala   📥 Stay Updated: Keep an eye on Principal Edmonston’s weekly ""Catching Up With Coyotes"" newsletter for all the current news!"
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Jan 26: Professional Growth Day- No School

Mark your calendars, Canyon View families! 🗓️ There will be no school on Monday, January 26th.
​Our teachers and staff will be participating in a Professional Growth Day to continue finding new ways to support our students’ success. Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back in class on Tuesday!

CATCHING UP WITH... Mrs. Edmonston CATCHING UP WITH... Mrs. Edmonston

Dear Coyote Families,


We’ve had another wonderful week at Canyon View Elementary! On Tuesday, the Westview Ambassadors joined us on the playground for a Playground Playdate, where they modeled kindness, inclusivity and sportsmanship while engaging in playground games with our students. on Thursday, our students had another exciting VAPA Day exploring media arts. On Friday, our Kindergarten classes enjoyed a hands-on, interactive fieldtrip to Burch Aquarium.


We are looking forward to another fantastic week ahead. Monday is a school holiday, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. On Wednesday, students will practice earthquake safety with a Duck, Cover & Hold Drill.


Let’s make it a GREAT week!


Warmly,

Erica Edmonston Principal, Canyon View Elementary School

eedmonston@powayusd.com

858-484-0981

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PUSD Enrollment Reminders:

It’s hard to believe it but it is already time to begin to think about the 2026-2027 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.

  • New Student Enrollment - beginning on Feb 2nd at 8:00 am, new student enrollment opens on the Poway Unified website. We are excited to welcome our new students!


  • Continuing Student Registration - opens March 2nd, all parents whose current students will continue in Poway Unified for the 2026-27 school year need to complete online continuing registration. Look for more information coming soon.


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

CATCHING UP WITH... Mrs. Cedillo, School Counselor CATCHING UP WITH... Mrs. Cedillo, School Counselor

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Jan 31: STEAM FEST

Join us for a day of discovery at the Canyon View Foundation STEAM Fest! ⚙️🧪 Over 25 amazing exhibitors and local food favorites will be there to make this a Saturday to remember.

  • ​When: Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10 AM to 1 PM
  • ​Exhibitors: Get hands-on with Mathnasium of PQ, Magikid Robotics Lab, San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, General Atomics, and many more!
  • ​Food: Enjoy delicious eats from Taquizas Jose, House of Bao, and Hot Bevs.
  • ​Giving Back: A portion of all food sales will directly benefit the Canyon View Foundation.
​Payment types accepted include Cash, Card, Venmo, and Zelle. We can’t wait to see our future scientists and engineers there! 🚀 Participation is voluntary and not required.

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STEAM FEST Exhibitors

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STEAM FEST Food Vendors

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Now, Until Supplies Last: Valentine Grams

Spread the love and support a great cause!

💌 Skip the stress of finding Valentine's at the store and let the CVES 5th Grade Promotion Committee handle it! Purchase Valentine's Grams for one friend, a few friends, or for the whole class! Whatever you desire, we've got you covered 💘

​✨ What’s on the Menu?
• ​Rose Bears: $5.00 (Online Only)
• ​Retractable Mini Pens: $1.50 (Online Only)
• ​Fun Favorites ($1.00 each): Bracelets, Mochi Squishies, Pinball Games, Sticky Hands, Cute Pigs, and Candy Rings!

​🛒 How to Order
​It’s quick and easy! Just scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the link below to shop:
🔗 bit.ly/vdaygrams2026

​Supplies are limited, so grab yours before they’re gone! Participation is voluntary and greatly appreciated. Thank you for supporting our 5th graders! 🎓✨

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Jan 27-30: The Great Kindness Challenge Week

Get ready, Coyotes! 🐾 The Great Kindness Challenge is happening next week from January 27–30, 2026! Join us in spreading kindness and showing our school spirit with these fun daily themes:

  • Monday (Jan. 26): No School ​
  • Tuesday (Jan 27): Say ALOHA to Kindness! 🌺 Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirts, floral prints, or leis.
  • ​Wednesday (Jan 28): Kindness is our Game Plan! 🏀 Wear a jersey or t-shirt to support your favorite sports team.
  • ​Thursday (Jan 29): Kindness is a Dream Come True 😴 Wear your favorite pajamas to school (please, no slippers).
  • ​Friday (Jan 30): Canyon View C.A.R.E.S. Exhibit Kindness Day! ❤️ Wear your Coyote gear or dress in our school colors: red and white.
​Let’s make it a week to remember! #KindnessMatters #CVESRocks #GreatKindnessChallenge
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Jan 27: Yearbook Cover Contest Deadline

Sweeten up the school year! 🍭

​Canyon View is looking for talented artists to design the 2025-2026 Yearbook Cover. This year’s theme is CANDY, so get creative with your most colorful and sugary designs.

​Here is everything you need to know to enter:
​📅 Important Deadlines
​Due Date: Tuesday, January 27th
​Time: By 2:45 PM
​Where: Turn in hard copies to the Front Office or email digital entries to CVESYB@gmail.com.
​🎨 Design Requirements
​Theme: Candy 🍬
​Size: 8.5 x 11 inches (Portrait/Vertical orientation only).
​Required Text: Must include the words "Canyon View 2025-2026."
​Digital Specs: JPEG or PNG format, 300 dpi.
​Physical Entries: Write your name and teacher’s name in pencil on the back.

​🏆 The Prize
​The winning artist will receive one FREE yearbook! 📔✨

​Ready to order your yearbook?
Visit web.treering.com/validate and use school code: 1016614007931697. Participation in the contest and purchase of a yearbook os voluntary and not required.

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Now-Jan 30 5th Grade See's Candy Fundraiser

Sweeten your February and support our students! 🍫❤️
​The CVES 5th Grade Committee is hosting a See’s Candies Valentine’s Fundraiser. Whether you’re looking for a gift for someone special or just want a treat for yourself, your purchase makes a huge difference.
​Between 20-50% of all sales go directly back to our 5th graders to help fund their end-of-year promotion activities!
​📅 Important Details:
Shipping begins January 14th
​Order Deadline: January 30th
​Where to Buy: Visit our digital storefront at bit.ly/seesvalentines25 or scan the QR code in the flyer!
​Impact: Proceeds fund 5th-grade graduation and promotion events.
Standard shipping rates apply (Nationwide)
Free shipping on orders $75 or more
Note: Payments with Gift Cards are NOT accepted

​Thank you for supporting the Class of 2026! 🐾✨

Participation in fundraisers is voluntary and not required.

See's Candy Order Link
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Feb 23 - 27: Food Drive

Let’s help our neighbors! 🥫🍎

​The Canyon View PTO and 4 Community Care are teaming up for a Food Drive from February 23rd–27th. Many families in the PUSD area are feeling the pinch of rising costs, and a small donation can make a big difference for students, families, and the elderly in our community.

​📍 Where: Drop off items in the collection box at the CVES Front Office.
🗓️ When: Feb 23 – Feb 27, 2026.

​Most Needed Items:

  • ​Canned meals (Chili, Chef Boyardee)
  • ​Canned fruit
  • ​Peanut butter & Jelly
  • ​Boxed Mac N Cheese (boxes only, no cups please!)

​Participation is 100% voluntary. Thank you for supporting our community! 🧡
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Garden Volunteers Needed

We're looking for enthusiastic Garden Volunteers to help our students learn and grow! 👩‍🌾🌱
This is a fun, flexible way to get involved. Volunteers will:
  • Present short, hands-on garden lessons (about 20 minutes) to students.
  • No experience necessary! You don't need to be a garden pro or a certified teacher! We provide the materials.
  • The days and times are flexible and will be coordinated individually with you and the teachers.
Important Note on Clearing:
  • All volunteers must be cleared through the school/district system. We'd love to have Level 2 volunteers who are cleared to work independently with groups, but we can happily accommodate Level 1 volunteers as well!

Interested in helping our school garden thrive? Contact Terri at terri.l.lane@gmail.com or call 619-861-6427.
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Running Club Volunteers Needed

Run Club has begun at Canyon View! Open to all Coyotes in Grades 1 through 5, this program gets their hearts started and ready for the day. Daily from 8:20 am till 8:40 am. We need volunteers to run and supervise this activity, including cone set up, tear down and lap counting. We need at least 2 volunteers per day to open Running Club. Your help is makes a difference! Please contact Casey at caseymac81@gmail.com for info or to sign up.

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CV PTO Membership & Sponsorship Sign Up

We need your help! Each year, we rely on PTO membership donations to keep our amazing events going strong!

How You Can Help:
• Become a PTO Member - Every membership makes a difference. Your membership dues are used to fund our events and pay for operating expenses. You also become an official member of the PTO which gives you voting rights and discounts at several community businesses through our PTO Discount Card, and even some of our school events!

• Sponsor an Event - Love Trunk-or-Treat, the Coyote Round Up or our annual Spring Dance and want to make sure we keep it going? Families and businesses can sponsor a specific event with name recognition or choose to give anonymously.

Join or donate today at: bit.ly/teamcvmembership2025 or bit.ly/teamcvsponsor2025 . Your support ensures students continue to enjoy the activities and programs that make our school special.

Participation is voluntary and not required.

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2025 - 2026 Yearbook & Order Info

We know the year has just begun, but our yearbook committee is already gathering content for our 2024-2025 Yearbook! Yearbooks are on sale through TreeRing from now till until April 4, 2025. Order by October 31 and receive a 10% discount. You get 2 free custom pages when purchasing a yearbook and a portion of sales goes back to our school.

  1. DOWNLOAD the TreeRing App or go to https://auth.treering.com/
  2. LOG IN OR SIGN UP using School Code 1016614007931697 and update info if prompted.
  3. CLICK on "Explore Yearbooks" and select your child's name at the top.
  4. SELECT soft cover or hard cover in the drop down.
  5. CUSTOMIZE your 2 free pages by APRIL 3, 2026!
Under "Yearbook To-Dos", click "Upload School Photos"
and UPLOAD your best, high resolution photos in the appropriate folder for the Yearbook Committee.
ORDER BY OCTOBER 31st FOR 10% OFF AND BY APRIL 3rd for free delivery to your child's classroom.
Participation/ purchase is voluntary and not required.
YEARBOOK LINK
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Coyote Gear

Get the latest and greatest in school spirit gear at the Coyote Gear shop! All Orders support the Foundation that brings us art, music, computer science, P.E. and more! Visit https://shop.teamcanyonview.org/ and show your spirit every Friday! Purchase is voluntary and not required.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER CVES SPIRIT WEAR

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  • Community Events
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  • SO MUCH MORE!
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CATCHING UP WITH... School Site Council CATCHING UP WITH... School Site Council

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

The link below contains:

  • SSC Membership Composition
  • SSC Meeting Information: Meeting Dates, Agendas, Meeting Minutes
  • SSC Information: Bylaws, general information
  • CVES Single Plan for Student Achievement

School Site Council

School Site Council CANYON VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in San Diego, CA.

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Book recommendations from Library and Media Technician Alice Burge!

Click on the cover images for read-aloud YouTube videos. Caution: advertisements may appear.

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That is My Dream!, written Langston Hughes & illustrated by Daniel Miyares

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is observed on the third Monday in January throughout most of the United States. Even if you don’t formally celebrate or commemorate Dr. King, the holiday provides an opportunity to talk about important values he emphasized like peace and racial and cultural equality, and think about simple ways that kids can help keep his dreams and wisdom alive. “That is My Dream!” features stunning watercolors by Daniel Miyares that illuminate Langston Hughes’s renowned poem, “Dream Variation.” As a young boy navigates life dominated by segregation and discrimination, he dreams of a brighter tomorrow.

Interested in Visiting or Volunteering at Canyon View?

We love our volunteers! To get started, complete the Level 1 Volunteer Application for Canyon View Elementary at bit.ly/CVESVolunteer or click here (includes TB clearance and Megan’s Law check).


Some roles—like coaching, robotics, or working with students unsupervised—require Level 2 clearance. To obtain or renew Level 2 status, complete the Level 1 steps first, then request a Level 2 form from our office and complete fingerprinting at the PUSD District Office.


If you are visiting campus for a short time—such as attending an assembly, performance, class party or meeting—you do not need to register as a volunteer; simply check in at the front office as a visitor. Classroom visitors need to be scheduled in advance with both the office and the classroom teacher.


Learn more at the District’s Volunteer Information page: powayusd.com/volunteer-information

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Nondiscrimination Philosophy and Policy Statement

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.

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