CANYON VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Canyon Views
An A+ School Driven by Childrens Needs

Principals Message:
Dear Canyon View Families,

October was a very exciting month for us at Canyon View and now its on to the second trimester! We want to thank everyone for attending our annual Canyon Boo celebration and making this special event such an enjoyable experience for our children. The Halloween Parade on the 31st was another fun event for our students, and it was rewarding to see all of the teachers and parents having just as much fun as our children! Thank you for everyone who volunteered your time! Our Science Fair Night this past Wednesday had a record turnout, and Im certain that our young scientists will make this years Science Fair the best one yet. The lessons learned when creating a science fair project extend well beyond the classroom, and sometimes an opportunity like this is all that it takes to ignite a childs passion that will last a lifetime. Lately, there seems to be some safety concerns out on Sabino Canyon Road during dismissal time. I cannot express enough how important it is for drivers to follow all trafc laws when traveling north and southbound on Sabino Canyon Road. Dismissal time can be congested at times, but please remember that students, cars and buses are all exiting the premises at the same time and safety has to be our top priority. Thank you for helping to keep our students and families safe!

Upcoming Events
11/12 EARLY RELEASE 1:30 p.m. DISMISSAL 11/13 Governing Board Mtg
6:30 CFHS

11/16 Report Cards go home

11/19

NO EARLY

RELEASE

11/21 Thanksgiving Break 11/22 Thanksgiving Break 11/23 Thanksgiving

Break
11/27 Governing Board Mtg
6:30 CFHS

12/03 Canyon Views online

HAPPY THANKSGIVING !! SCHOOL CLOSED WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY SCHOOL WILL RE-OPEN MONDAY NOVEMBER 26TH !

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(Principals Message Continued)

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Esperero Canyon Middle Schools two school counselors will be presenting a 3week class for parents to learn and discuss how parents can best help their children at school. These classes will be held at Esperero Canyon every Wednesday from November 28 - December 12 from 3-4:30 p.m. The program, Parents on Board, is designed for parents who want their children to succeed in school, but want more direction on how they can work hand-in-hand with the school. The program uses entertaining videos along with group discussion to provide parents with tools to help their children get the best education possible. Some of the topics covered include: Children's learning styles Promoting cooperative behavior Encouraging and motivating children How parents can help with homework without doing it themselves Language and reading skills Writing, spelling, math and science

If you would like to participate in this class, please call Caryl Altman at 209-8105 to reserve your space. The group will be limited to approximately 15 participants. Finally, report cards will be sent home on Friday, November 16. Teachers spend countless hours on these reports ensuring that their comments give parents de tailed information regarding your childs progress. If you have any questions regarding your childs report card please do not hesitate to contact us, particularly families new to Canyon View who are still becoming familiar with our four-point rubric system. We are more than happy to help walk you through the rst report! Have a wonderful weekend and Thanksgiving holiday! Sincerely, Rob Henikman Principal

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

2012-2013 FFO Monthly Meetings

WEATHER CHANGES
Please be sure you children are dressed for the cooler weather as winter approaches.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2012

5TH GRADE PARENTS ! Readathon

The FFO is accepting book donations for the upcoming READATHON. Please drop off your gently used children's books in the ofce. Thank you!
We are now taking Prideline orders for the yearbook. Pridelines are short congratulatory messages printed or hand written on a 3 X 5 note card from you to your graduating 5th grader. The Pridelines are then printed in the yearbook for your graduating 5th grader to enjoy. Other family members and friends can also purchase pridelines there is not limit to how many pridelines a student can have. We are now running a early bird special. For orders put in now until December 7th the cost is $5.00. Order from December 8th to January 18th the cost is $7.00. WE cannot accept any orders past January 18th. Please don't miss out on this opportunity to have a memorable message printed in the yearbook for your graduating 5th grader. Any questions please email Nancy Hsaio at wphsiao@gamil.com or Kerry Perlman at kmcperl@aol.com. We are sending order forms home with the 5th graders or you can use the form attached with this Canyon Views newsletter.

CV 25
SPIRIT WEAR!
All the forms have been collected and the orders have been placed!Look for your items to be sent home with your children by Thanksgiving! Thank you for supporting Canyon View!

OPEN ENROLLMENT SY 2012/2013

KINDERGARTEN SHOW & TELL

Kindergarten Show & Tell will be held on January 28th and February 11th at 2:00 p.m. If you have a kindergar ten-aged child, please contact the ofce at 209-7701 and make an appointment to come on one of those two dates

The open enrollment period runs from 12/1/12 to 2/28/13. Open Enrollment applications and information regarding the application process are online at thedistrictwebsite, www.cfsd16.org. See the attached yer for more information.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2012

SPED Notice
Parents of students and students who have exited the Catalina Foothills School District Special Education Program prior to and including the 2005-2006 school year are hereby notied that these Special Education records will be eliminated from our les as of November 29, 2012. Any former Special Education student 18 years or older or any parent of a student younger than 18 years old who wishes to obtain these records must contact CFSD Special Services by November 28, 2012 at520-209-7714.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13TH PICTURE RE-TAKES!

Thank you Volunteers

A big shout out goes to all of the wonderful volunteers who helped make Canyon Boo such a huge success. Thank you to Papa John's on Kolb & Sunrise for making a generous donation of $380 to support the event. It was fantastic to have Mr. Cox's steel rum band, Apocalypso, volunteer their time to make the night so wonderfully festive.

Directories !
Two District Directories Left! Did you miss out on ordering your 2012-13 CFSD Directory? The Canyon View FFO has only two left at $15 each. Please email julie_farbarik@mac.com to purchase one.

CANYON VIEWS
The CV newsletter is published on the following dates: 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

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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.

NOVEMBER 9, 2012
CATALINA FOOTHILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

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 529-1379

csiegler@cfsd16.org

Staff Websites http://www.cfsd16.org/ schools/canyonview/ directory.html Spanish Class Website http://sites.google.com/sit e/cvspanish2/
State of Arizona

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.

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

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

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Arizona Tax Credit in the Foothills The Catalina Foothills School District is a wonderful school community! It is impressive to see a community with such a commitment to educational excellence and support of the schools here in the Foothills. CFSD would not be the district it is today without the community that surrounds and supports it! The success of our schools' extracurricular programs is tied to the generous contributions of community members who divert some of their state tax funds to the CFSD programs of their choice! How does it Work? Any Arizona taxpayer has the opportunity to give to Catalina Foothills School District instead of paying it in taxes. The donation must be earmarked for support of one of our many qualifying fee-based, extracurricular activities. We'll send the donor a receipt for their records. Then, when the taxpayer fills out their 2012 Arizona state taxes, they can subtract the amount of the donation, up to $400 (joint filers) and $200 (individuals), from what is owed in state taxes. This is not just a tax deductionit is a tax credit that reduces the amount of taxes owed to the state, dollar-for-dollar. For more information about how this credit will work for your individual tax situation, contact your tax advisor. How are these Dollars Spent? Tax Credit dollars are spent to support fee-based, extra-curricular offerings. However, regular communication between Mr. Henikman and Community Schools, leads to a beneficial partnerships that also helps support the needs at Canyon View, as dollars are spent to serve a joint purpose. What is the Tax Credit Goal at Canyon View? We are aiming for $30,000that is only 150 individuals at $200 each! Where Can I Donate? You can donate online (http://www.cfsd16.org/public/_community/donate.aspx) with your credit card or fill out the 2012 Tax Credit Form, which can be mailed to Murphey Administration Center, 2101 E River Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85718 or dropped off in person at any CFSD school, by December 31, 2012. Please make checks payable to Catalina Foothills School District (CFSD) and note the program to which you'd like to contribute on the check. What have we purchased at Canyon View with tax credit dollars? Here are some of the joint projects that Community Schools and past Canyon View principals have completed/purchased within the last 2 years, as well as projects underway or yet to come with Mr. Henikman: Lego Robotics team registrations and equipment used by CV students and Community Schools

Imagine Learning software purchase used by CV teachers, students, and Community Schools Soccer Goals used by CV Physical Education and Community Schools Scooters used by CV Physical Education and Community Schools 30 sets of headphones used by CV students and Community Schools Coyote Code program and school assembly used by CV staff, students and Community Schools Coming SoonCanyon View Robotics equipment to be used by CV students, staff, and Community Schools

CREDIT FOR CARING

Dollar-For-Dollar

Catalina Foothills School District

HELP CFSD STUDENTS AND REDUCE YOUR STATE TAX BILL Use your 2012 Arizona school tax credit to help a child get more out of school.
Arizona law (ARS 43-1089.01) allows taxpayers to receive a tax credit of up to $200 (single filer) or $400 (joint filers) if they contribute to extracurricular fee-based programs in public schools. A tax credit is a full refund of what you owe in state taxes, dollar-for-dollar.

Heres how it works:

Just send a donation to the Catalina Foothills School District, earmarked for support of one of our many qualifying feebased extracurricular activities. (See below.) We will send you a receipt for your records. Then, when you fill out your 2012 Arizona state taxes, you can subtract your donation up to $400 from what you owe in taxes.

A 2 1st C e n t u r y Learning Com m unity

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Yes! I would like to donate to a school, or schools, in the Catalina Foothills USD #16 and receive a tax credit up to $400.
Taxpayers Name: __________________________________ Address: __________________________________ __________________________________ E-mail: ___________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Please direct my donation to the following school(s)1 and program(s): ___ Canyon View Elementary ___ Program with greatest need ___ After school classes/Extended Day ___ Manzanita Elementary ___ Program with greatest need ___ After school classes/Extended Day ___ Sunrise Drive Elementary ___ Program with greatest need ___ After school classes/Extended Day ___ Ventana Vista Elementary ___ Program with greatest need ___ After school classes/Extended Day
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___ Orange Grove Middle School ___ Program with greatest need ___ After school classes/Extended Day ___ Esperero Middle School ___ Program with greatest need ___ After school classes/Extended Day ___ Catalina Foothills High School ___ Program with greatest need ___ After school classes/Extended Day program ____________________ ___ Athletics _____________________ ___ Theatre/drama ___ Academic competition (Science ___ Band ___ Choir ___ Other2 _______________________ 20% of all contributions will go to general support, such as equipment and supplies used by all fee-based extracurricular programs, fee waivers for students who need assistance to participate in such programs, and to those programs with the greatest need. Every dollar stays at the school(s) to which you donate.
2Use

Donations may be made by filling out the form and including payment in the following ways: On-line at www.cfsd16.org using MasterCard or Visa by December 31, 2012. In person at any CFSD school or the district office with a check payable to Catalina Foothills School District (CFSD) by December 21, 2012. By mail with a check payable to CFSD, postmarked by December 31, 2012, and mailed to: CFSD Tax Credit 2101 E. River Road Tucson, Arizona 85718 Tax credit limit: $400 for married couples filing jointly $200 for single taxpayers $200 each for married couples filing separately Please check with your tax adviser for answers to specific tax-related questions.

Olympiad, Academic Decathlon, etc.)

this space if you would like your contribution to support a more specific activity. Please consult with your school to see if a particular activity qualifies. Note: Your dollars cannot be designated for an individual student.

Canyon View Elementary Yearbook Prideline Order Form

Dont miss out! Order your memorable congratulatory prideline message printed in the yearbook for your graduating 5th grader!! See Early Bird Special below: ! ! ! ! $5.00 - per message until December 7 $7.00 - per message for orders submitted December 7th through January 18th All Prideline orders after January 18th will not be accepted. Dont have a 3 X 5 note card? Just write your message in the box below and return it to the front ofce with your payment of cash or check payable to Canyon View FFO or credit card (attach credit card payment conrmation from your on-line order via CVFFO website). Need additional Prideline forms? Go to Canyon View Elementary' website, click on directly to CVFFOs website at http://sites.google.com/site/canyonviewffo/yearbook . Please call Nancy Hsiao at 309-0142 or wphsiao@gmail.com with any questions.

Write your special message in the box below:

Make it unique with poems, baby pictures, drawings, stickers, etc. Please send typed or handwritten message in pen or marker. The card will be published in the horizontal orientation and reduced in size.

Parent Name: ___________________________ E-mail : ________________________________ Cash: ____________ Check No. ___________

Phone No(s) ________________________________ ________________________________ Copy of credit card payment conrmation attached: _____________________

Return this Prideline form along with payment to your students teacher or the Front Ofce

Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon.

We will transform Canyon View Elementary into our very own book store. You will be able to find hundreds of books from new and favorite authors, popular series, cool posters and fun for everyone! The Scholastic Book Fair will be here from Thursday, December 6, 2012, to Saturday, December 8, 2012. Mark the dates on your calendar.

Everyone is invited!

HELP US HELP OUR SCHOOL.

Did you know theres an easy way to help us raise money for our school for books, band uniforms, reading programs and anything else that can use extra funding? Its called Take Charge of Education, and its helping our school right now. Heres how it works: Visit Target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142 to designate our school, then use your REDcard whenever you shop. When you use your REDcard (Target Credit Card, Target Debit Card or Target Visa Credit Card), Target will donate up to 1% of your purchases to the eligible K12 school of your choice. * Learn more at Target.com/redcard or stop in a Target store to apply. Grandparents, alumni, friends and neighbors are all welcome to participate in the program. The more people we involve, the harder the program works for our school. If youre already participating, thank you! Check out our schools progress anytime at Target.com/tcoe.
*Subject to Take Charge of Education program rules. Target donates an amount equal to 1% of Target Credit Card, Target Debit Card and Target Visa Credit Card purchases you make at Target and Target.com (Target Debit Card cannot be used at Target.com), and % of Target Visa Credit Card purchases you make everywhere else Visa credit cards are accepted, to the eligible K12 school of your choice. See Target. com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142 for details.

2011 Target Stores. The Bullseye Design, Target and the 5% Bullseye Design are trademarks of Target Brands, Inc. All rights reserved. REDcard: Target Credit Card, Target Debit Card and Target Visa Credit Card. Subject to application approval.

TakE CHaRgE Of EdUCaTiOn

HOW iT WORkS

TaRgET makES fUndRaiSing EaSy fOR yOUR SCHOOL.

You can designate your school at Target.com/tcoe. Every time you use your REDcard (Target Credit Card , Target Debit Card or Target Visa Credit Card) at Target or Target.com (Target Debit Card cannot be used at Target.com), Target will donate 1% of your purchases to the eligible K12 school of your choice. When you use your Target Visa Credit Card every* where else Visa credit cards are accepted, your school will receive one-half percent (%) of your purchases. Funds can be used for anything your school needs, from reading programs to band uniforms. Target pays out donations directly to the school principal once a year during the month of September.

HOW iT addS UP
Your schools progress is detailed online, just like the example below. Visit Target.com/tcoe and enter your schools name and state to see: Your schools last payout from the program The amount your school has received from Target to date (since 1997) Your schools progress toward the next payout, updated daily How many people have enrolled in the program and designated your school

Find/Designate a School
ALL SAINTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HAYWARD, CA 94541 School ID: 3070 Take Charge of Education Donations to This School Targets most recent donation (March 2007) Total of all of Targets donations through March 2007 Amount accumulated so far toward Targets next donation* 494.00 5,734.97 319.52

HOW yOU Can dO mORE

As more people join the program and designate your school, theres no limit to the funds your school can receive. Here are some tips for increasing your next donation: Use the online fundraising tools at Target.com/tcoe to promote the program at events, in the media and on your schools website. Copy the flyer on the opposite side of this sheet and distribute them at school events. Dont forget to thank your school community for designating your school and using their REDcards.

Data is updated on a daily basis. Check your schools progress often. If you have a REDcard and want this school to receive money from your purchases, click Designate this school.

. Canyon View is earning money! Thanks to all of you currently

There are currently 26 card holders that have designated Canyon View Elementary School to receive the 1% donation of what they spend with their REDcard. This translated to $446.83 direct to Canyon View for the 2011-2012 school year. It makes a big difference and it's easy! Log in. Designate. Shop. 1% of what you spend goes directly to Canyon View. Thank you!

participating in the Target Take Charge of Education program.

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*Subject to Take Charge of Education program rules. See Target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142. REDcard : Target Credit Card, Target Debit Card. and Target Visa Credit Card. Subject to application approval.

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

November
Whats Happening in Community Schools?
Grades K-5 Winter Break is coming soon!

Awesome Early Release Classes this session:

Rocketry Soccer Sports Galore Yoga Animal Friends.

and more!

Have you thought about how youre going to spend all that time? Dont forget to look for the schedule of ever-popular Community Schools Winter Break field trips to fill your vacation with fun! Field trip dates: December 27th, 28th and 31st.

Look in your childs backpack on December 7th for the brochure of Winter Early Release and AfterSchool classes and Winter Break activities. Register before Winter Break!

Register for Winter Break field trips by December 19th.

Community Schools Adult Enrichment Program A new session of classes for adults begins November 12th. Tap Dance, Yoga, Tai Chi, Guitar, Bagpipe Band, Piano, Spanish.

www.cfsd16.org/schools/communityschools (520) 209-7551

209-7812

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