Catching Up with the Coyotes
January 11, 2026
Dear Coyote Families,
We’ve had another wonderful week at Canyon View Elementary! On Wednesday, our Westview Ambassadors hosted a Character Assembly focused on Canyon View C.A.R.E.S. Rule #4: Show Safety. These distinguished high school seniors served as fantastic role models and mentors, presenting an interactive skit, teaching our students a new chant, and awarding C.A.R.E.S. bracelets to several lucky audience members.
We also had the pleasure of celebrating fifth-grader Crosby Samakosky, who earned the prestigious rank of Safety Patrol Captain. Crosby and many other outstanding candidates competed for this title through a rigorous application process that included an essay component. The final selection was made by SDPD School Safety Patrol Officer Walter Brobst, with valued input from our teachers and staff. Since only one captain is selected per school, this is a truly significant achievement. Congratulations, Crosby!
We are looking forward to another exciting week ahead. On Tuesday, the Westview Ambassadors will return to campus for a fun "playground play-date" with our students. Thursday marks our seventh VAPA day of the year, where students will dive into the world of Media Arts. Finally, on Friday, our Kindergarten students are heading to the Birch Aquarium for a special field trip that includes an exclusive look at their behind-the-scenes labs.
Let’s make it a GREAT week!
Warmly,
Erica Edmonston Principal, Canyon View Elementary School
858-484-0981
STEAM FEST Exhibitors
STEAM FEST Food Vendors
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.
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! 🎓✨
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.
Jan 15: The Stand CMR Dine-Out
Come dine with the pack! 🐺 Support the CVES PTO by grabbing a meal at The Stand (Carmel Mountain) on January 15th.
Whether you’re craving a burger, salad, or shake, 20% of your purchase goes directly back to our school community. It’s a delicious way to make a difference! 🍔🍟
When: January 15th | 11 AM – 9 PM
Where: 12045 Carmel Mountain Rd. #303
How: Show this flyer at the register or use code CANYONVIEW for online/app orders. Participation is voluntary and not required.
Jan 19: MLK Day- No School
📢 Reminder: No school Monday, Jan 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Have a safe and meaningful holiday weekend!
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!
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.
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! 🧡
Garden Volunteers Needed
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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coyote Gear
Our Little Kitchen, written & illustrated by Jillian Tamaki
Poverty Awareness Month, observed every January, is a special time for everyone, kids included, to understand that some families struggle to afford basic needs like food, clothing, and a safe place to live. Sharing books like Our Little Kitchen is a great way to start a conversation about the importance of community and creative ways to help those in need.
