Catching Up with the Coyotes

Tis the season! We have a lot to look forward to in November including several holiday fundraisers benefitting the PTO, Foundation, PUSD families in need, and the 5th Grade Promotion Committee. Parent-Teacher Conferences also happen this month before we take a break to spend time with our families. Scroll through for more info. Participation in any of our fundraising events is voluntary and not required.

• Now - 12/5: Sees Candy Fundraiser*
• Tues 11/11: Veteran's Day - No School
• Wed 11/12: Candy Buy Back Ends*
• Wed 11/12: STEAM Fest Committee Meeting, 7:30 pm, Google Meet
• Thurs 11/13: Mom's Pie Pick-up, 2-6 pm, MPR
• Thurs 11/13: Gift Card Fundraiser Round Two ordering closes*
• Thurs 11/13: 5th Grade Committee Meeting, 6 pm, Zoom or Room 23
• Fri 11/14: Gift Card Fundraiser Round One Order Pick-Up, Before & After School
• Nov 11-21: Parent Teacher Conference Week (Mon: No School, Tues: Full School Day 2:45 pm Dismissal, Wed through Fri: Minimum Days, Dismissal at 12:55 pm.
• Nov 24-28: District Recess (Thanksgiving Week) No School

It is Parent-Teacher Conference Week! Please note this week's dismissal times: Monday: No School, Tuesday: Full School Day 2:45 pm Dismissal, Wednesday through Friday: Minimum Days, Dismissal at 12:55 pm.

Dear Coyote Families,

It was another fantastic week at Canyon View Elementary! On Wednesday, our Westview Ambassadors joined us for a Character Assembly focused on the CVES CARES rule: Respect Others. Students watched a skit about respect and learned a chant to help remember to show respect. Also at that assembly, we celebrated earning California State Recognition for our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Program (PBIS)! PUSD Assistant Director of Attendance and Engagement Mr. Gallego joined us to celebrate this accomplishment. Then on Thursday, students enjoyed another VAPA Vision Day, exploring creativity through art, music, and movement. Finally, on Friday, or First Grade went on a field trip to the Poway Performing Arts Center to see a performance of The Sound Of Music. What a special treat!

We’re looking forward to another exciting week ahead! On Tuesday, we have a school holiday in observance of Veteran's Day. On Friday, Our fifth graders are heading to JA BizTown for an exciting hands-on learning experience! This immersive field trip allows students to step into real-world roles such as running businesses, managing finances, and making decisions as citizens and consumers. It’s a great opportunity for students to apply what they’ve learned about economics, responsibility, and teamwork in a fun and memorable way. We can’t wait to see our future leaders in action!

Let's Make it a GREAT week!

Warmly,

Erica Edmonston

Principal, Canyon View Elementary School

eedmonston@powayusd.com

858-484-0981

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.

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

If you ordered a pie, pick up will be on Wednesday, November 13th from 2 to 6 pm in the MPR. Please remember to come by and pick up your pies! If you cannot make it on the 13th, please contact Rebecca at rcross25@hotmail.com to make special arrangements.

Did you miss our first order window or forget to get something for someone on your holiday gift list? Our Gift Card Fundraiser, with over 250 merchants, is open for another round of ordering. 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 while suppporting the Canyon View Foundation. Our Round 2 Gift Card Order Window is open now through November 13. Gift cards can be picked up in person by you or another pre-authorized adult before or after school on December 10, 11 and 12. Get your holiday lists together and make gifting easy by purchasing a gift card through this fundraiser. http://bit.ly/2025giftcardfundraiser

Please note: Giving Tree Orders will no longer be accepted as they will not arrive in time for the Giving Tree collection. If you would like to purchase a gift card for Giving Tree, we suggest you visit the store location so that you can turn it into your classroom on time. Participation is optional and not required.

Our next 5th Grade Committee Meeting will take place on Thursday, November 13th at 6 pm. Please join us via Zoom or in person in Room 23. We will discuss the next steps for our 5th Grade Event Planning and Fundraising.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact volunteers@teamcanyonview.org!

Gift cards are here and are ready for you to pick up in person. We will have a small table set up before and after school on November 14 and 18 (there will be no pick up on November 17 due to the non-student day). Please note: due to the monetary value, we can only release gift card orders to you or another pre-authorized adult. If someone else will be picking up for you, please email us to provide the name of the person. Before school distribution times: 8:15 am to 8:45 am, after school: 2:15 pm to 3:00 pm. If your child is in ESS, you may request to pick up your order with the ESS Staff. In addition, if you have extreme circumstances that do not allow you to pick up your gift cards in person, please contact us at giftcards@canyonviewfoundation.com right away to make other arrangements to get your order to you before the holiday break.

Join us for another Coyote Dine-Out at the new Mendocino Farms Restaurant in Scripps Ranch on November 17 from 2 pm to 9 pm. This is one dine-out that you will not want to miss. Mendocino Farms is giving 30% of your bill back to the CVES PTO! Show this flyer in person or use promo code GIVEBACK at check out. Participation in this fundraising event is voluntary and not required.

Our See's Candy Fundraiser is underway from now till December 5th!
Let your CVES 5th Graders take care of your holiday shopping! Order now and shipping begins on November 10th to your home or direct to your gift recipient, making gifting easy and convenient. From See’s holiday branded gifts to classics like Lollypops and Peanut Brittle, every purchase helps fund activities for 5th grade promotion. Let’s make the season sweeter together!

Order online by Dec 5th at bit.ly/cvesandsees25

Participation is voluntary and not required.

Too much candy? Candy that's not your taste? iOrtho is buying back your extra candy! Bring your Halloween candy to the bin in the office from November 3rd through 12th. Canyon View will be paid per pound and iOrtho will send the candy to U.S. Troops, Casa de los Pobres, The San Diego Rescue Mission, the Girl Scouts, and other local organizations. A win-win for everyone! Participation is voluntary and not required.

Canyon View Elementary is participating in the Poway Unified Foundation Giving Tree (formerly Adopt-A-Family) Program. Each grade level will adopt a family and classrooms will collect gifts and gift cards to help support these families in need. Please keep an eye out for communication from your room parent regarding the process. If you'd like to purchase a grocery or gas gift card to donate, please fill out the yellow half-sheet sent home with the Gift Card Fundraiser packet and return it with your payment by Wednesday, November 5th. Particpation in the Giving Tree Program is voluntary and not required.

Planning for our 4th Annual STEAM Fest is officially underway! The Canyon View Foundation is pleased to host this event on Saturay, January 31, 2026. This year's event will be during the day from 10 am to 1 pm and will feature hands-on activities and demonstrations. We invite you to save the date for this family-friendly event! If you or someone you know has a career or passion in the science, tech, engineering, art or mathematics field of study, this event is a great opportunity to get involved. We are looking for volunteers, booth hosts and sponsors. Please visit https://www.teamcanyonview.org/steam to sign up and get additional information on how you can be a part of this event that inspires this generation of young minds. If you'd like to get involved with helping to plan this event, please contact Shannon at steamfestival@canyonviewfoundation.org to be added to our next planning meeting on November 12th.

When was the last time you had a glamorous night out—no kids, no carpools, just fun? Here’s your chance! Canyon View PTO’s first Annual Gala, CASINO ROYALE, is set to be an unforgettable evening of cocktails, casino games, dancing, and dazzling company.

So call the babysitter, dust off your black tie best, and get ready to mix, mingle, and make memories. Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends or rolling the dice with new ones, this is a night you won’t want to miss.

🎟 Get your tickets now before they sell out!
👉 bit.ly/CV2025Gala or scan the QR code below.

Event Details
📅 Date: January 24, 2026 at 6 PM
📍 Location: The Heights Golf Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92128
👗 Attire: Black tie optional (Adults 21+ only)
💵 Tickets: $110 PTO members | $125 non-members | $200 sponsors*

*Sponsor donations include advertising in the evening program, rotating video montage, and marketing materials.

Ticket quantities are limited—so don’t wait! All proceeds benefit Canyon View PTO.
(Participation is voluntary and not required.)

Want to support your Canyon View 5th Graders & see your favorite blockbuster movies at a discount this holiday season? Get your $30 Regal movie ticket bundle which includes 2 standard movie tickets (normally $19.50 per adult ticket online or at the box office) redeemable at any Regal Movie location nationwide. Stock up on ticket bundles for the whole year or give them as gifts-- these don't expire and are good for any showing, any day of the week (complete terms and conditions can be found at https://regmovies.com/terms )

25% of sales will go back to the 5th grade committee during this fundraiser to help support 5th Grade apromotion activities. Don't miss out on this discount! Purchase at bit.ly/regalmoviebundle25 by December 31st, 2025.

Participation is voluntary and not required.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Place an order for Coyote Gear by August 23rd and receive free shipping to the school. Orders will be delivered the week of September 12th to your child's classroom. Visit https://shop.teamcanyonview.org/ and check out our new collections including pink gear, glitter and gear to represent the Dad's Club. Purchase is voluntary and not required.

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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

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As we honor Veteran’s Day on 11/11, it’s an ideal time to talk about the veterans in our lives – family, friends and community members who have sacrificed for us all. The picture book Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood reminds us that a hero isn't necessarily a stranger who lives far away. Our neighbor, the grocer, our coach -- all could be a part of the growing and honorable group of heroes – veterans who don't wear badges or medals on their regular work clothes, but carry their legacy of service to our country. This book builds awareness of and appreciation for these unassuming heroes who work and walk among us daily.

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.