Catching Up with the Coyotes

🎁 Dec 10–12: Gift Card Pick-Up

🍬 Now–Dec 14: Winter Candy Grams on-Sale

✨ Dec 12: Bingo Night, 5:30–7:30 pm, MPR

🛷 Weeks 4 & 5: Winter Break (No School!)
See you back Jan 5, 2026!

*Participation in fundraisers and social events is optional and not required.

Dear Coyote Families,

It was another wonderful week at Canyon View Elementary! It was a joy to welcome our Coyotes back to campus after our restful Thanksgiving break! It was inspiring to see our students immediately re-engage in their learning and reconnect with their classmates. We hope all of our Canyon View families enjoyed time with loved ones and are feeling refreshed as we head into the last few weeks of the calendar year. As always, thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us maintain a positive learning environment.

This week is filled with exciting events! We look forward to hosting the Westview Ambassadors on Tuesday for a special playground play-date where our students will have a wonderful opportunity to connect and collaborate. Also this week, we have our 2nd Grade Choral Music Performances, where our talented students will share their beautiful music with their peers and families. Thank you to our wonderful music instructor, Mrs. Serrano for preparing our students, and thank you to the CVES community for your support for the CV Foundation, which makes this program possible.

Let's Make it a GREAT week!

Warmly,

Erica Edmonston

Principal, Canyon View Elementary School

eedmonston@powayusd.com

858-484-0981

Knowledge & Network, A Special Education Parent Ambassador Program presents:

Transition Planning for Every Age and Stage

Tuesday, December 9, 9:30 to 11am

In person at the Community Room of the District Office

15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128 and on Zoom

Transition is an important part of every child’s educational journey—and your support plays a vital role in making each step a success. Whether your child is moving from preschool to elementary, elementary to middle, middle to high school, or preparing for life after high school, understanding what to expect and how to prepare can make a meaningful difference.

Join us at our upcoming Knowledge & Network meeting to hear directly from Parent Ambassador panelists as they share their personal experiences, practical tips, and valuable insights on how to support your child through each transition stage. You’ll also hear reflections from a student’s perspective about his journey and experiences transitioning into college—an inspiring look at how preparation and support can make all the difference.

Your involvement and advocacy are powerful - together, we can help every child thrive through change. To RSVP for the meeting, please click here or follow the link on the event flier.

Spread some holiday cheer with a Winter Candy Gram! 🎄 Send a sweet treat to a friend for just $1 each (cash or Zeffy accepted). All proceeds benefit the 5th Grade Promotion Committee!

Cost: $1 per candy stick.
In-Person Sales: Dec 5 (Movie Night), Dec. 12 (Bingo Night) & Dec 8-12 (before & after school).
Online Sales Deadline: December 14 at bit.ly/holidaycandygrams25
Students Receive Grams: Wednesday, December 17.

​🎉 Family Bingo Night: Winter Edition is coming! ❄️
​Join Canyon View PTO on Friday, December 12th for a night of FREE bingo, tons of prizes, and festive fun! Concessions and Winter Grams will be available for purchase (Cash or Zelle) benefiting the 5th Grade Promotion Committee.
​When: December 12th
​Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM (Sensory Friendly Start at 5:00 PM)
​Where: Multi-Purpose Room
​See you there!

Round 2 Gift Card Orders can be picked up in person by you or another pre-authorized adult before or after school on December 10, 11 and 12.

Team CV wishes our Coyote Families a Happy Holiday season! School resumes on January 5, 2026!

Join us for an evening of fun, fancy clothes, fine dining, fortune and friendship. The Canyon View PTO is pleased to present our inaugural Parent Night Gala: Casino Royale. Tickets are now on sale at bit.ly/CV2025Gala . This event is 21+. Participation 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.

Planning for our 4th Annual STEAM Fest is officially underway! The Canyon View Foundation is pleased to host this event on Saturday, 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 .

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.

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.

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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.

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• 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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The United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a special day recognized by the United Nations every year on December 3rd. Proclaimed in 1992, this day encourages people around the world to spend time appreciating how everyone is unique and how some may experience things differently because of a disability (whether it’s visible or not!) This week in the CVES Library we read about individuals with disabilities and talked about the importance of being kind, helpful and respectful. “Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You” written by Supreme Court Justice (and award-winning author) Sonia Sotomayor provides an insightful and interactive way for families to discuss a variety of physical and brain-based challenges to foster greater awareness and understanding.

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

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.