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Principal’s Message:
Dear Canyon View Families,
With 2013 quickly approaching, we want to thank and congratulate all of our students for the effort they have put into becoming life-‐long learners this year. We also want to thank all of our parents for your unwavering commitment to making Canyon View Elementary an enriching place for children. The first semester has been filled with exciHng and engaging units of study, and countless memories have been formed along the way. The skills and knowledge that students are acquiring, and the relaHon-‐ships that students are forming with their teachers and fellow classmates will last a lifeHme, and the best is yet to come!
Our annual Spelling Bee will be taking place on Tuesday, December 18th at 11:45 a.m. in the library. ParHcipaHng students will receive a cerHficate of parHcipaHon, and there will be one grade level winner 1st-‐5th. The overall winner will go onto the District Spelling Bee. This dedicated group of students have spent the last few months working on improving their spelling skills during their lunch Hmes, and we are looking forward toward this special event.
On December 18th, the elementary bands will be hosHng their annual Winter Concert in the high school auditorium at 7 p.m. Elementary band students from around the district will be showcasing their musi-‐cal talents to all in aTendance. This will surely be an evenUul evening, and it’s a great way to prepare for the winter holiday. See you there!
Finally, on January 14th at 2 p.m., Canyon View will be hosHng our second open house for prospecHve open enrollment families. If you know of any families who are interested in checking out what Canyon View has to offer their children, then please pass this important informaHon along to them. Happy a fun and safe Winter Break and a happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Rob HenikmanPrincipal
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!CANYON VIEWS
A+ SCHOOL DRIVEN BY CHILDREN’S NEEDS
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Canyon View Office
will be closed
December 22nd thru January 6th
School opens January 7th
Happy Holidays
Upcoming Events
12/17 EARLY RELEASE 1:30 p.m. DISMISSAL12/18 Spelling Bee12/18 Winter Concert CFHS 7pm12/24-1/6 Winter Break
1/7 School Open EARLY RELEASE 1:30 p.m. DISMISSAL1/08 Governing Board Mtg
6:30 CFHS1/14 EARLY RELEASE 1:30 p.m. DISMISSAL1/18 FFO Meeting 8am1/21 NO School - Civil Rights Day
We want to recognize and congratulate the success of our CFSD First Lego League elementary and middle school robo<cs teams at the Arizona FLL Tournament this past weekend in Phoenix. Canyon View’s Jeremy W. was a member of the elementary team that won the Innova<ve Solu<ons Award for their research project. The middle school team with students from Esperero and Orange Grove received the 2nd place Champions Award for overall excellence in the three areas of the compe<<on: robot design and program-‐ming, research and core values. These teams com-‐peted in a field of 56 teams selected from 300 who par<cipated in the 13 regional tournaments statewide. Their coach, CharloWe Ackerman, was also awarded as the Outstanding Adult Coach/Mentor of The Year and was recognized for coaching 40 teams in the 10 years of FLL compe<<on in Arizona.
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2012-2013 FFO Monthly Meetings
NO FFO Meeting-December Friday, January 18 8:05a.m. Friday, February 15 8:05 a.m.
NO FFO Meeting -MarchFriday, April 19 8:05 a.m.
Tuesday, May 17 8:05
Science Fair entry forms due on Jan 11
Please submit the science fair entry form to CV Administrative Office by Dec 14 for committee review. This is the first deadline for entry into the science fair.
You can submit online. Visit the FFO page for the link to the online form and other information https://sites.google.com/site/canyonviewffo/events/science-fair
For questions, please contact Raj at [email protected] or Nancy Hsiao at [email protected]
Geography Bee
In the GeoBee Club, we had a "Top Geographer" award winner for scoring the maximum points over a period of 3 weeks and it was Adi Sharma. If someone wants to follow what is happening in the geography bee club they can read on this blog: http://cvgeobeeclub.blogspot.com
Spelling Bee
The Canyon View Spelling Bee will be heldTuesday, December 18th in the library at 11:45 a.m.
All students and grade level winners will receive a Certificate of Participation.
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OPEN ENROLLMENTSY 2012/2013
The open enrollment period runs from 12/1/12 to 2/28/13. Open En-rollment applications and information regarding the application process
are online at the district website, www.cfsd16.org.See the attached flyer for more information.
CANYON VIEWS The CV newsletter is published on the following dates:
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.
Attention students and families! The Canyon View Elementary School Character Counts Campaign is still going on. The way we are showing Character Counts at Canyon View is
through bracelets. For the month of December, this student-led campaign is about the 6 Pil-lars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Teachers have been handing out bracelets and it is time for us to pay it forward. We are pay-
ing it forward to other students who display great character! That’s right, students noticing other students. Our purpose is to create a kid-friendly, character-friendly environment.We
want to make sure all students follow the traits and demonstrate good character!
Like it says on our bracelets, “Character Counts! Everywhere all the time!”
Look for our next project in January - Bookmarks!
- Mrs. Ghori’s Language Arts Class
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KINDERGARTENSHOW & TELL
Kindergarten Show & Tell will be held on January 28th and February 11th at 2:00 p.m. If you have an incoming 2013/2014 kindergarten-aged child, please contact the office at 209-7701 and make an appointment to come on
one of those two dates
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5th Grade Pridelines 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 [email protected] or Kerry Perlman at [email protected].
We are sending order forms home with the 5th graders or you can use the form attached with this Canyon Views newsletter.
OPEN HOUSESchool Tours -
Jan. 14 at 2:00 p.m.; Feb. 5 at 8:30 a.m.;
March 20 at 3:30 p.m.;April 10 at 8:30 a.m
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COPY PAPERDONATIONS
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!
Midyear Administration of the Cognitive Abilities Test
In accordance with state requirements, the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) is offered at different time during the year. The midyear administration of the CogAt for Canyon View will be on Tuesday, January 8, Thursday January 10, and the following Tuesday, Janu-ary 15, 2013. Parents of 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students who are new to the school or HAVE NOT been tested in the past two years are eligible to test at this time. Stu-
dents who are currently receiving gifted services do not retest. The CogAt is used to identify students for gifted services and is required for students who wish to be considered for interdisciplinary studies.(IDS) Permission Slips are avali-
able in the front office. It is recommended that parents consult with the classroom teacher and/or gifted specialist before requesting testing. Parents must request testing in writing by January 7th, 2013. The testing, which is done before school at 7:15 in the IDS room, takes 3 sessions to complete. Students must be present for all three days.
From the Health Office
Hello great CV Parents, The Health Office is in great need for Water and Saltines and cough drops. Also in need of paper towels. Thank you for all you do for us here at CV.
Canyon View Mission StatementA statement of our purpose and function as a school.
The mission of Canyon View Elementary School, a school driven by children’s 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
CV FFO on the Web!
http://sites.google.com/site/canyonviewffo/
OR
CLICK ON
“CANYON VIEW FFO”
FROM THE SCHOOL’S 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
Dr. Mary Kamerzell
Superintendent
GOVERNING BOARD
Sherri Silverberg
President
Todd Camenisch
Vice-President
Carole Siegler
Member
John Bergan Member
Mary Lou Richerson
Member
299-4746
CANYON VIEW
Rob Henikman
Principal
Phone
209-7700
Fax
209-7770
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Notification 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 Office at the district office 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
Representative Vic Williams
Representative Terri Proud
Legislative District 30
Senator Frank Antenori
Representative David Gowan
Representative Ted Vogt
Volunteers Shine Bright at
All-Star Book Fair
The Book Fair was a complete success!
This was only due to all the hard work of our volunteers.
We could not have done it without you.
Canyon View and I
cannot thank you enough!
We will announce the sale amount after calculation.
Halina Sindrich, Chairperson
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Families with children entering grades K-4* are invited to apply to enroll their children in Catalina Foothills School District’s
Spanish Immersion Program at Ventana Vista Elementary School for the 2013-2014 school year.
Goals for Students:
• Meet or exceed academic achievement levels in all areas of the district’s curriculum as aligned to State standards.
• Acquire a high level of communicative and academic proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Gain appreciation of other cultures and a deeper understanding of their own culture.
• Increase capacity for creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Our half-day kindergarten program is taught 100% in Spanish. In Grade 1, Language Arts and Social Studies are taught in English, while
Math and Science are taught in Spanish. In Grades 2 and above, Language Arts and Math are taught in English, while Science and Social Studies are taught in Spanish.
Spanish literacy is developed at all grade levels in our immersion program.
Beginning December 1, 2012, Open Enrollment applications are available on the district’s web page (www.cfsd16.org) or at the district office during business hours, 2101 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718. Open Enrollment applications
should be submitted by February 28, 2013.
*2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students must meet language criteria for enrollment.
How To Learn More About the Program:
Attend a Spanish Immersion Program informational meeting scheduled for January 9 or February 6 from 6:30-7:30 pm at the
Ventana Vista Elementary School library. Click on the Academics tab on the Ventana Vista website at www.cfsd16.org/schools/ventanavista/
Spanish Immersion Program
in Catalina Foothills School District
Families with children entering grades K-1 are invited to apply to enroll their children in Catalina Foothills School District’s
Mandarin Immersion Program at Sunrise Drive Elementary School for the 2013-2014 school year.
Goals for Students:
• Meet or exceed academic achievement levels in all areas of the district’s curriculum as aligned to State standards.
• Acquire a high level of communicative and academic proficiency in English and Mandarin.
• Gain appreciation of other cultures and a deeper understanding of their own culture.
• Increase capacity for creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Our half-day kindergarten program is taught 100% in Mandarin. In Grade 1, Mandarin is used for academic instruction at least 50% of the time.
Language Arts and Social Studies are taught in English, while Math and Science are taught in Mandarin. Mandarin literacy is developed at both grade levels in our
immersion program.
Beginning December 1, 2012, Open Enrollment applications are available on the district’s web page (www.cfsd16.org) or at the district office during business hours, 2101 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85718. Open Enrollment applications
should be submitted by February 28, 2013.
How To Learn More About the Program:
Attend a Mandarin Immersion Program informational meeting scheduled for January 17 or January 23 from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Sunrise Drive Elementary
School Learning Resource Center (LRC). Click on the Academics tab on the Sunrise Drive website at www.cfsd16.org/schools/sunrisedrive/
Mandarin Immersion Program
in Catalina Foothills School District
Canyon View Elementary School Readathon
FFO Winter Fundraiser Friday, January 18 – Friday, February 1
Readathon Bookstore: Thursday, February 7 – Friday, February 8 What is the Readathon? The Readathon is our FFO’s winter fundraiser that is run completely by Canyon View volunteers and students. Students get pledges from family and friends for every hour they spend reading or listening to books. As a special incentive, students earn free books that they select from our Readathon Bookstore. Everyone benefits from the Readathon. Students earn free books and foster a love of reading. Teachers receive books for their classroom libraries. Canyon View Family Faculty Organization (FFO) earns dollars for teacher grants, classroom improvements, computers, student activities and so much more. The Canyon View Student Advisory Board (SAB) receives funds for their programs and activities. Parents strengthen their student’s education through a fun program that rewards reading. How can you help? To make this program a stellar success, please sponsor your child’s reading with a generous pledge. If every student raises $50, our goal will be in our sights—of course, if you can give more, that’s even better. Look for your pledge packet coming home on Friday, January 18. In addition, please donate gently used children’s books to the FFO Readathon Bookstore. Your student can bring them to the school office or to any classroom. All of the funds raised will benefit the Canyon View FFO and the Canyon View SAB. Gifts are tax-deductible. All donations stay at Canyon View! If you have any questions, please call Julie Farbarik, Readathon Chair at 664-4545 or email [email protected].
Sponsored by your Canyon View Family Faculty Organization
Families with kindergarten-age children* are invited to visit their neighborhood school to discover the
passion and commitment for early childhood learning embraced by Catalina Foothills educators.
• You will learn about the school’s half-day (Kindergarten) and fee-based full-day (Kindergarten Plus) program options and how we can work together to help ensure your child has a smooth transition to school.
• Children will participate in classroom activities with one of the school’s kindergarten teachers.
• At this time, in-district residents may register for the optional, fee-based full-day Kindergarten Plus program.
• “Show and Tell” sessions are one hour long, followed by a thirty-minute tour of the school.
Please sign up for a “Show and Tell” session by contacting your neighborhood school.
• Canyon View Elementary 209-7700 January 28 OR February 11, 2:00 p.m.
• Manzanita Elementary 209-7800 January 30 OR February 27, 2:15 p.m.
• Sunrise Drive Elementary 209-7900 February 14, 2:15 p.m. OR February 26, 3:30 p.m.
• Ventana Vista Elementary 209-8000 January 29 OR February 12, 2:00 p.m.
Note: Open Enrollment applicant families are welcome to attend.
* If your child will be five years old prior to September 1, 2013, he or she is eligible to attend kindergarten at one of our four elementary schools.
Kindergarten Show and Tell
in Catalina Foothills School District
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.
Here’s how it works: Just send a donation to the Catalina Foothills School District, earmarked for support of one of our many qualifying fee-based 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.
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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.
Taxpayer’s 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
___ 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 Olympiad, Academic Decathlon, etc.) ___ Band ___ Choir ___ Other2 _______________________
1 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 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.
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.
CREDIT FOR CARING Dollar-For-Dollar
Catalina Foothills School District HELP CFSD STUDENTS AND REDUCE YOUR STATE TAX BILL
A 21st Century
Learning Community
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 deduction…it 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 $30,000…that 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 Soon…Canyon View Robotics equipment to be used by CV
students, staff, and Community Schools
NOT SURE HOW TO SPEND YOUR WINTER BREAK?
CONSIDER SIGNING UP FOR SOME FUN FIELD TRIP ADVENTURES!!
WE WILL BE GOING ON TRIPS DECEMBER 27TH, 28TH & 31ST
DecemberWant to kn
ow what’s
happening in
Community Schools?
?
Take a look!
IMPORTANT DATES
DECEMBER 7:BROCHURES GO HOME
DECEMBER 10:REGISTRATION STARTS
DECEMBER 21:REGISTRATION ENDS
Remember Community Schools has a new late registration procedure!
Be sure to register BEFORE winter break
to avoid fees!
Catalina Foothills Community Schools
Community Schools has some new registration policies that we would like
you to be aware of
We have increased our late registration fee to $15.
If you register the week that classes start, we would appreciate a call to the Community Schools program coordinator at your school.
If you register the day that classes start, your student will not be able to attend class until the following week.
CHECK BACKPACKS ON DECEMBER 7TH
FOR THE NEW COMMUNITY
SCHOOLS BROCHURE. IT WILL FEATURE WINTER
BREAK FIELD TRIPS AS WELL AS NEW AFTER SCHOOL & EARLY RELEASE CLASSES
Canyon View ElementaryYearbook Prideline Order Form
Don’t 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.
Don’t have a 3 X 5 note card? Just write your message in the box below and return it to the front office with your payment of cash or check payable to “Canyon View FFO” or credit card (attach credit card payment confirmation from your on-line order via CVFFO website).
Need additional Prideline forms? Go to Canyon View Elementary' website, click on directly to CVFFO’s website at http://sites.google.com/site/canyonviewffo/yearbook . Please call Nancy Hsiao at 309-0142 or [email protected] 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 paymentconfirmation attached: _____________________
Return this Prideline form along with payment to your student’s teacher or the Front Office