CANYON VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AUGUST

Canyon Views
An A+ School Driven by Childrens Needs

Principals Message:
Dear Canyon View Families,

August has nally come to a close, and the last three weeks have been very important for our students as they have begun building lasting relationships with their teachers and classmates, and learning about the new responsibilities and routines that are tied to this school year. We completed all of our classroom Curriculum Nights this week. We want to thank all of you who attended. We hope the evening was informative and you were able to learn about your childs day here at school. Effectively communicating with our families is very important to us and we are committed to keeping the lines of communication open between school and home. If you ever have any questions regarding your child progress or performance, please do not hesitate to contact your childs teacher. In the last newsletter, I outlined some of the safety procedures we have in place during student drop-off and pick-up. We have seen many improvements over the last two weeks. However, we can always improve. Please do not drop your child off at the crosswalk or in the parking lot area 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. We really appreciate your help in keeping our children safe.

Upcoming Events
9/3

No School Labor Day

9/10
EARLY RELEASE

9/12 & 9/13 9/14
9/14

1:30 p.m. DISMISSAL

Vision & Hearing Screening FFO Meeting 8:05am Canyon Views online

No Early release the week of 9/3

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Canyon View Anniversary 25 years ! September 27th

More information to come

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(Principals Message Continued)

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dismiss, but harness and enhance as our children develop into complex problem solvers. It is going to be a very rewarding experience to watch our children grow this year! Have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend! Rob Henikman Principal
Sodexho Lunch Service/ Bus Cards There has been an increase in the price of school lunches this year. K-5 lunches are now $3.00. Dont forget to use www.mylunchmoney.com to make pre-payments to your childs school meal account. They take Visa, MasterCard, and Discover cards. Also, there has been a small change in our lunch program this year. Each student purchasing lunch MUST take 1/2 cup of fruit and 1/2 cup of veggies from the offering bar. This is to make sure our school follows the national nutritional guideline. Regarding lunch & bus cards, each student will have two cards this year. One for lunchonly,and one for approved bus riders.The lunch only card will stay here at school and the bus card will stay clipped to studentsbackpacks. The bus cards will not be ready for a few weeks, but students are allowed to ride the busuntil they arrive. All students have been issued their lunch card. Any

question, please call the ofce 209-7701.

Mark your calendar as September 27th is Canyon Views 25th anniversary and we are going to celebrate! We are planning on hosting a schoolwide assembly at 8:15 a.m. with several top-secret events to properly celebrate an important milestone for our school and surrounding community. I would like to extend the invitation to all parents, families, and alumni. Also, if you know of anyone who was part of the original 1987 Canyon View student body, then get the word out to them and make sure they show up so we can recognize their contributions! One of the few event details that we are telling families is that we are asking all of our students to wear a white t-shirt. It does not matter if it is a CV shirt or not, just that its white. More details will be included in the next edition of Canyon Views. Finally, during my daily visits to the classrooms, I have been thoroughly impressed by the curiosity that our children possess as they seek new knowledge. I am constantly reminded that children do not let seemingly unimportant obstacles get in the way of an idea. A childs simplistic view of the relationship between a problem and a solution is something that we should not

Bus Ridership: Over the next few weeks, the District will assess resident bus ridership to accommodate open enrollment families wishing to utilize bus service. Beginning September 4th, the online application for 2012-2013 Open Enrollment Student Bus Service will be available on the district website: HYPERLINK "http://www.cfsd16.org/" \t "_blank" www.cfsd16.orgunder Parent Info, Transportation. Beginning September 4thfor families without Internet access, a PDF of the application will be provided to each school's Secretary/Ofce Clerk. This application can be printed for families without Internet access. The completed application can be scanned & emailed to HYPERLINK "mailto:cfsd@cfsd16.org" \t "_blank" cfsd@cfsd16.orgORfaxed to HYPERLINK "tel:%28520%29%20209-7570" \t "_blank" (520) 209- 7570. All requests received by September 10th, 2012 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after September 10th will be considered on a rst come, rst serve basis.

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CANYON VIEWS
The CV newsletter is published on the following dates: 9/14, 9/28, 10/26, 11/9, 12/07, 12/21, 1/18, 2/8, 3/8, 3/22, 4/19, , 5/03 and 5/17 The deadline for submissions is the Wednesday before publication.

2012-2013 FFO Monthly

Meetings

From the Health Ofce

Another year is upon us and it is time for the annual Vision and Hearing Screening. Canyon View will be holding our screenings on Wedensday, September 12 and Thursday , September 13. We would love to have you come and help us with this task. If you are a willing volunteer, please contact Anne Marie in the Health Ofce at 209-7704. Any amount of time you are able to give will be appreciated. Also, regarding medication, students are not allowed to carry any medicines to school. Over the counter medications, although they do not require a prescription, are still considered medicine. The health ofce can only dispense these with a written prescription from the doctor. All medications should be checked in at the health ofce. We will be happy to help in any way to keep your children safe and happy here at school. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact Anne Marie, the Canyon View Health Assistant at 209-7704.

AFTER SCHOOL PLANS

Changes in the after school plans of students should be made PRIOR to their arrival at school, except in the case of an emergency. Please remember to send a note if your childs regular transportation arrangements have changed. These rules are in place for the safety of all CV students.

Friday, September 14
8 : 0 5 a.m. CARE Bldg. Friday October 19
8 : 0 5 a.m. CARE Bldg.
Friday November 16
8 : 0 5 a.m. CARE Bldg. NO FFO MeetingDecember Friday January 18 8:05a.m. CARE Bldg Friday February 15
8 : 0 5 a.m. CARE Bldg NO FFO Meeting -March Friday, April 19
8:05 a.m. CARE Bdg Tuesday, May 17 8:05

PICTURE DAY!
Mark it on your calendars! Tuesday , October 2nd!

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BOX TOP CHALLENGE Did you know that each "Box Top for Education" box top earns $0.10? Imagine the free money that could be earned if each child at Canyon View brought in as few as 10 box tops! Starting September 1st, we will be having a month-long classroom challenge to see which classroom can collect the most "Box Tops for Education". Each teacher has a collection envelope for the box topsno need to count or sort them. The envelopes will be collected at the end of the month and the class with the most will win special treat! The winning class will be announced in October. Keep your eyes open, as many retailers and products have special bonus box tops in celebration of Back-to-School.Start clipping and Good luck!Please contact rachel@cramton.com with questions or concerns. !

Do you have a rst through fth grade boy? Does he want to learn new things?Go camping? Earn badges? Make new friends? Come join Cub Scout Pack 107! We are having a recruitment night on September 4 at 6:30 in the MPR at Canyon View. Come join us!
CFSD neither endorses nor sponsors this organization or activity. The distribution of this material is provided as a community service.

CUB SCOUT RECRUITMENT NIGHT

Science Fair Information Night Wednesday

November 7
6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Canyon ViewMPR Learn all about the science fair, how to complete a science fair project and the rules and expectations for the science fair. Dr. Kathleen A.Bethel, Directorof theSouthern ArizonaRegional Science and Engineering Fair (SARSEF)will provide an overview of science fair.

CELEBRATE CANYON VIEW SPIRIT DAY EVERY FRIDAY!

Wear the Canyon View tshirt or our school colors of turquoise and white every Friday

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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. CATALINA FOOTHILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Dr. Mary Kamerzell Superintendent 209-7500

mkam@cfsd16.org

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

GOVERNING BOARD

Sherri Silverberg President 615-9224

ssilverberg@cfsd16.org

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

Todd Camenisch Vice-President 615-9855

tcamenisch@cfsd16.org

Carole Siegler Member 615-9855

csiegler@cfsd16.org

Staff Websites http://www.cfsd16.org/ schools/canyonview/ directory.html Spanish Class Website http://sites.google.com/si te/cvspanish2/
State of Arizona Legislative Representatives for CFSD (please check www.azleg.state.az.us for contact information) Legislative District 26 Senator Al Melvin Representative Vic Williams Representative Terri Proud Legislative District 30 Senator Frank Antenori Representative David Gowan Representative Ted Vogt

John Bergan
Member 878-6180
jjjbergin@cfsd16.org

Mary Lou Richerson Member 299-4746 mlricherson@cfsd16.org

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.

CANYON VIEW Rob Henikman Principal Phone 209-7700 Fax 209-7770

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6%

Stupendous Reasons to Use

the Bashas Community Card

1. Canyon View receives 6% and you get dollar for dollar put on the card (with no transaction fee) to spend at the grocery store. 2. Continue to add more money throughout the year and Canyon View continues to receive 6%. 3. Take advantage of the reward points from your credit card by using it to recharge your community card (CV earns 6% and you still earn your credit card rewards). 4. The 6% earned from the cards will support field trips, Artist in Residence, teacher grants, and other Canyon View programs. 5. The more families using the card to earn 6% for CV, the fewer fundraisers we will need. And the 6th reason to use the Community Card. 6. You need to eat, right?! .and CV needs the 6%!
So why not support Canyon View programs while feeding your family. It is easy, tastes great, and is for a great cause, our kids. Need a card? Use the attached order form or contact Kate Darling at katejeremiah@hotmail.com

We Want You!
Join the 2012-13 Canyon View FFO Board of Directors as President-Elect

What is the Canyon View FFO? FFO stands for Family Faculty Organization. We are a group of parent leaders who Approve grants for teachers, field trips and other campus needs. Recruit and train volunteers. Research and fund campus improvement projects. Sponsor assemblies, fundraisers and academic competitions. Organize campus events. Advise the principal and the district on various issues. Whats Involved? One monthly executive meeting and one monthly general meeting, plus a desire to make a difference! How do I find out more? Contact Julie Farbarik, President, Canyon View FFO, at julie_farbarik@mac.com or 664-4545.

Be Informed Be Engaged Be a Leader

Canyon View Family Faculty Organization

5725 N. Sabino Canyon Rd., Tucson, AZ 85750 http://sites.google.com/site/canyonviewffo/ Phone: 520-209-7700; Tax ID: 86-0995137

Direct Donation / Order Form

2012-2013

Date: Parent Name: Address: Student: Student: Student: Phone No(s): Teacher: Teacher: Teacher: Qty Cost $100 per student suggeste d Total $

Email:

Grade: Grade: Grade:

Item s for Purchase/Donation *Direct Giving Cam paign Donation (100% tax deductible. All money donated directly supports field trips, school assemblies, artist in residence programs, and curriculum materials) Current Spiritwear is SOLD OUT Stay tuned for new designs coming out soon

FFO Use Only: Circle if item is Recd or

Order

Bashas Community Support Card (Rechargeable card with a $10 value preloaded- card
is purchased with the $10 store credit) FFO receives 6% every time card is recharged

$ 10

Recd

Orde r

Thank you for your donation /order!

**Use this box for Grand Total only Credit Card: Visa / MC / Discover / AMEX Name on Card: / Signature:

Cash: Card No:

Grand Total**

FFO Initials

Check No.:

Expiration Date: Card Id No.:

All checks are payable to CV FFO. All items/donations above may also be placed on-line at http://sites.google.com/site/canyonviewffo/fundraisers/direct-donation/donation-form--order-form

Please mail this form or return it to your childs teacher or the Administration Office.
Original FFO Files Copy Parent/Guardian Receipt

Join Us! Get involved in the

Fun Room Parent Orientation after the meeting!

FFO

Family Faculty Organization

Canyon View Elementary School

Create lasting memories for your child Be a leader in the Canyon View community Strengthen Canyon Views resources

Youre Invited!

Start your day with muffins, fruit & coffee at our second meeting of the year.

Friday, September 14
8:05-9:00 in the CARE Building