CANYON VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!

AUGUST 16, 2013

CANYON VIEWS
A+ SCHOOL DRIVEN BY CHILDRENS NEEDS
Principals Message:
Dear Canyon View Families, On behalf of the Canyon View staff, I want to welcome each and every one of our new and returning families to the 2013-2014 school year! The classrooms are finally filled with students and the silent hallways of summer are now filled with students voices and laughter. There are quite a few new names and faces around campus, and the adults on site are eager to build meaningful relationships with each and every one of our children. As mentioned in our beginning-of-the-year information, our campus experienced a facelift over the summer. Even though there are a few projects that are near completion, we are ecstatic with the results so far. In the next few weeks, the construction should be completed and the end result will surely be amazing! During the summer construction, a few security improvements were made, with the largest improvement being our new security office located in the front of the school. During school hours, visitors will now have to check-in through the security office in order to gain access to our campus. This extra layer of security will enable us to ensure that our campus is safe and that our students can experience an optimal learning environment. On the topic of student safety, I would like to remind all of our families about some safety procedures we have in place and we ask for your cooperation in following them. Your childs safety is of the utmost importance to us! Morning Drop Off: Please do not drop off student before 7:40 a.m. as supervision does not begin until this time. The morning drop-off line is west of the crosswalk. The rst four cars are allowed to have their children unload. If you are further down the line, please patiently wait until you are in the rst four drop-off spaces to allow your child to unload. We have several adults available each morning to assist children from their cars. Kiss and dismiss! Please do not drop your child off at the crosswalk in the parking lot and have him/her cross by him/herself. This is not safe, but it also makes the cars that have driven through the line wait as students cross the crosswalk. Courtyard Pick Up and Drop Off: If you are dropping off or picking up your child in the courtyard, please park either in the in the Canyon View or Esperero Canyon Middle School parking lot and walk to the courtyard. All security gates will be opened in the morning at 7:30 a.m. and five minutes before the afternoon dismissal time.

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Dismissal: When students are dismissed, parents who wish to pick-up their child in the pick-up lane are expected to stay in the right lane and patiently wait until they reach one of our four loading spaces along the sidewalk. Over the past week, we have increased our efficiency in loading students into their cars, and we have reduced the pick-up time 10 minutes. Due to safety concerns, students will not be allowed to walk into the parking lot without an adult. The parking lot is filled with moving vehicles and we do not want any child to be in this environment. Students should not be picked up in the neighborhood south of Canyon View (unless they are a resident). The increased traffic in the neighborhood can create an unsafe situation for our children. Bus Ridership: The 2013-2014 Open Enrollment Bus Application is now available on the district website: HYPERLINK "http://www.cfsd16.org/" \t "_blank" www.cfsd16.org under Parent Info, Transportation. A separate application must be submitted for each student. Families who apply by August 30th will receive notification in midSeptember regarding their bus application status. Curriculum Nights: August 27 Kinder, 1st, 2nd Grade and Specialists Session 1: 6 p.m. in MPR, 6:20-7 p.m. in classrooms Session 2: 7 p.m. in MPR, 7:20-8 p.m. in classrooms Specialists will be available in the Art Room from 6-8 p.m. August 28 3rd, 4th, 5th grade and Specialists Session 1: 6 p.m. in MPR, 6:20-7 p.m. in classrooms Session 2: 7 p.m. in MPR, 7:20-8 p.m. in classrooms Specialists will be available in the Art room from 6-8 p.m. We want to invite all parents to attend our Curriculum Nights. Similar to last year, we have combined three grade levels for each curriculum night to cut down on the number of evenings you may need to attend. Curriculum Nights are for families to come to school to hear specic information pertaining to your childs classroom. This is an evening for you to fully understand what your childs day is like at school and what you can expect regarding the curriculum. The schedule for Curriculum Night is as follows: Each evening will be separated into two sessions (Session 1 & Session 2). Which session parents choose to attend depends entirely on their needs and time constraints. Parents in Session 1 should report to the MPR at 6:00 p.m. for a brief introduction and overview given by the Principal and FFO President. Around 6:20 p.m., Session 1 parents will be dismissed and should head to their childs classroom until 7 p.m. After meeting with their childs classroom teacher, Session 1 parents can then visit with the specialist teachers in the Art Room before heading home or heading to a Session 2 classroom. Parents in Session 2 have the option to meet with the specialist teachers anytime between 6-7 p.m. in the Art Room before heading over to the MPR at 7 p.m. Once the brief introduction and overview is completed in the MPR, Session 2 parents will then be dismissed to their childs classroom until 8 p.m. Curriculum Night is a wonderful evening for teachers to interact with parents and begin that critical home-school partnership. We hope you will all plan to attend your childs evening! If you are unable to attend, please contact your childs teacher so that she/he may send home any pertinent information. It is important for teachers to have a strong working relationship with the families of our students. Have a wonderful weekend! Rob Henikman Principal

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Canyon View Elementary 5725 N Sabino Canyon Road Tucson, AZ 85750 http://www.cfsd16.org/schools/canyonview/ Oce Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Regularly scheduled school days, closed on all student holidays. Attendance Line: 520-209-7000 Bus Company: 520-615-7635 Principal Robert Henikman 520-209-7702 Principals Secretary Beth Klingensmith 520-209-7702 Oce Clerk Margie Grinney 520-209-7701 Counselor Kristie Stevens 520-209-7708 Health Assistant Anne Marie Human 520-209-7704

Upcoming
8/19 EARLY RELEASE
1:30
Dismissal 8/23 FFO MEETING 8A.M. CARE EARLY RELEASE

8/26
8/27

1:30
Dismissal

CURRICULUM NIGHT KINDER, 1ST & 2ND EITHER 6PM-7PM OR 7PM- 8PM

PARENTS ONLY 8/28 CURRICULUM NIGHT 3RD, 4TH & 5TH EITHER 6PM-7PM OR 7PM-8PM

PARENTS ONLY 9/2 NO SCHOOL- LABOR DAY To Find a faculty members email address, please log on to:

Coming Soon

http://www.cfsd16.org/schools/canyonview/directory.html OCTOBER 1ST PICTURE DAY! then click on your teacher.

Catalina Foothills School District Main Office 2101 E. River Road Tucson, AZ 85718 520-209-7500

To Find a faculty members email address, please log on to: http://www.cfsd16.org/schools/canyonview/directory.html then click on your teacher.

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It is Friday morning, don't know what to wear? Well Canyon View FFO can x that for you! Don't be caught wearing an old boring t shirt, get Coyote Spirit wear! Spirit Wear will be on sale at the FFO meeting, Friday, August 23rd after morning drop off. Children's Spirit wear is $10.00 and Adult sizes are $12.00. Cannot make the FFO meeting, just drop us a note at dbaragar@cox.net. We can organize a time and place to coordinate payment and drop off of the t shirts. Thank you for supporting Canyon View FFO!

SPIRIT DAY EVERY FRIDAY

Attendance Any time that your student will not be in school, we need to be notied. If your student is sick, you are going out of town, or they will miss school for any other reason. Please call the attendance line or Margie at 209-7701. This is for the safety of all students. We want to make sure that all students are safe. Doctor Appointments If you need to take your student out of school during the day please let us know with a note or a phone call. All doctor appointments should be called in ahead of student pick up. This will allow us time to get your student from their class and have them ready when you arrive. This will save you time as well.

CANYON VIEWS
The CV newsletter is published on the following dates:
8/16,8/30,9/13,9/27,10/11,10/25,11/8,11/22,12/6,12/20,1/10,1/24,2/7,2/28,3/21,4/11,4/25,5/9,5/16

The deadline for submissions is the Wednesday before publication.

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PLANNERS
Third, Fourth Third, Fourth and Fifth grade students and parents, don't forget to turn in your $5.00 for your planner. The class, who collects the most payments by August 23rd, wins an Eegees's Party!

Canyon View Elementary and Basha's Grocery Store have partnered to offer Canyon View Families a way to support their school while doing what they already do every week! The Community Support Card acts a renewable charge card enabling families to load their Basha's card, purchase their groceries and earn 6% for their school. That is it! It is that easy! Basha's cards will be on sale, Friday August 23 rd both before and after the FFO meeting. The FFO meeting will be held in the CARE building right after morning drop off. Can not make the meeting? No Worries, Basha's card can be purchased in the front ofce for $10.00. Thank you for your continued support of Canyon View Programs.

CURRICULUM NIGHTS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27TH KINDER 1ST & 2ND WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28TH 3RD, 4TH & 5TH
2 SESSIONS EACH NIGHT 6pm -7pm OR 7pm-8pm
Parents Only Evening

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COPY PAPER DONATIONS

Thank you to all CV families who so generously donated copy paper to CV at the beginning of the year. We greatly appreciate it! If you have not previously donated paper or would like to do so again, please bring copy paper donations to the Front Office. The paper needs to be 20 lb. weight...white and all colors accepted. Thank you so much for considering this very worthwhile donation to Canyon View!

A Note from The Health Office

Hello Parents: Welcome back to a great new Year. The Health Office is need for Saltines crackers, small cups and paper towels. Any and every donation is appreciated. Thank You , Anne Marie Huffman

Health Assistant

2012-2013 FFO Monthly Meetings Friday, August 23rd

8:00 a.m.
Friday, September 13th 8:00 a.m. Friday, October 11th

8:00 a.m. Friday, November 15th
8:00a.m. NO MEETING IN DECEMBER Friday, January 17th

8:00 a.m. Friday, February 14th

8:00 a.m. Friday, March 14th

8:00 a.m. Friday, April 11th

8:00a.m. Friday, May 9th

8:00 a.m.

Canyon View Elementary will be closed Labor Day September 2nd

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Canyon View Mission Statement

A statement of our purpose and function as a school. The mission of Canyon View Elementary School, a school driven by childrens needs, in partnership with parents and community, is to ensure that all of our children will achieve their academic and personal best through a curriculum dedicated to excellence.

Visit CV on the Web http://www.cfsd16.org/schools/canyonview/ and FACEBOOK CV FFO on the Web!

http://sites.google.com/site/canyonviewffo/
OR CLICK ON CANYON VIEW FFO FROM THE SCHOOLS WEBSITE

Staff Websites http://www.cfsd16.org/schools/canyonview/directory.html Spanish Class Website http://sites.google.com/site/cvspanish2/

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CATALINA FOOTHILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

AUGUST 16, 2013

Dr. Mary Kamerzell Superintendent 209-7500

Canyon View Mission Statement

A statement of our purpose and function as a school. The mission of Canyon View Elementary School, a school driven by childrens needs, in partnership with parents and community, is to ensure that all of our children will achieve their academic and personal best through a curriculum dedicated to excellence.

Notication of Pest Control State Law (House Bill 2135, Chapter 102) requires the school district to notify parents, legal guardians, and employees 48 hours prior to pest/weed control treatments. In accordance with these requirements, Essential Pest, vendor for pesticide treatment, will visit our school once month to inspect building exteriors, kitchen areas, and restrooms, and to perform pest control treatments of those areas, as required. Our current pest control program does not include pesticide applications inside classrooms. Such applications are performed only if infestation occurs. Essential Pest will treat Canyon View on the third Tuesday of each month. Additional information may be obtained from the Environmental Health and Safety Ofce at the district ofce at 299-6446.

State of Arizona Legislative Representatives for CFSD (please check www.azleg.state.az.us for contact information) Legislative District 26 Senator Al Melvin mkam@cfsd16.org GOVERNING BOARD Representative Vic Williams Representative Terri Proud Legislative District 30 Senator Frank Antenori Representative David Gowan Representative Ted Vogt

Sherri Silverberg President 615-9224

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CFSD Foundation

Fall Mixer

Friday, September 27, 2013 5:30 8:00 p.m. Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
$40 per person includes hors doeuvres, carving station and one drink

Kick off the school year and meet a great mix of parents, faculty and administration in the beautiful setting of the historic Hacienda del Sol garden courtyard. The event is casual with a Jeans & Bling attire theme. Adult event - 21 or older.
Questions? Email Lyssa Holmes at lyssa_holmes@yahoo.com Purchase tickets online at CFSDFoundation.org!

Canyon View Milers Club

We Run for FUN!
Canyon View Milers Club is a fun, voluntary activity for students in 1st through 5th grade during lunch recess on Mondays starting September 2nd. This club is about having fun while running or walking. It is not about being the fastest, but about being part of an organization that recognizes and enjoys the benefits of physical activity.

How does it work?! Our PE teacher Ms. Gallagher, along with parent volunteers will set up the course along

the outside of the big field (Esperero track until October). As the students complete one lap he/she receives a hole punch on their milers card from one of the volunteers. Students will be able to run/walk for about 15-20 minutes during their recess. Students will NOT be timed based on miles completed. Ms. Gallagher will keep a running total throughout the year on miles/laps earned so the students can see what they have accomplished. There will be a raffle at the end of each recess for students to have an opportunity to earn a small prize for participating that day.

Why Participate?! Running and walking are both healthy and fun! Exercise has been linked to improved academic performance, classroom behavior, and
self-esteem.

Students will be recognized for their accomplishments on the PE bulletin board. For

every 5 miles a student completes they will get a small toe token to keep as well as a sneaker on the bulletin board with their name and how many total miles they have completed!

Parents are required to sign and turn in the permission slip before students are allowed to participate in this club. Signed slips should be delivered to Ms. Gallagher. Volunteers will be necessary to keep this club running. Recess for Grades 1-3 (11:50-12:20) and Grades 4-5 (12:20-12:50). Parents who volunteer will be sent an email for available dates using Signup Genius! Small prizes/donations for the raffle are also greatly appreciated. If you have any questions/comments about Milers Club please send an email to Ms. Gallagher at mgallagher@cfsd16.org
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Milers Club Permission Slip

Student Name: _______________________________ Grade:________ HR Teacher: ______________________ Medical Concerns (asthma, heart conditions, etc.): ________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name (Printed): ________________________ Signature: _____________________________ Email: ______________________________________ Available to Volunteer: (Please circle one) YES NO