Principal's Message

Dear Canyon View Families,

With 2015 quickly approaching, we want to congratulate all of our students for the effort they have put into becoming life-long learners this semester.  We also want to thank all of our parents and families for your unwavering commitment to making Canyon View Elementary an enriching place for children.  The first semester has been filled with exciting and engaging units of study, and countless memories have been formed along the way.  The skills and knowledge that students are acquiring, and the relationships that students are forming with their teachers and fellow classmates will last a lifetime, and the best is yet to come!

We want to thank all of our CV families for supporting our Adopt-A-Family Project.  This year, were able to support 17 Tucson families who are in need.  This project was a meaningful way to teach the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship) to our students, and we hope that they see the value in taking on these types of special projects.  With the support from our school community, our collective efforts have made a lasting impact on these families during the holiday season and we could not have done it without all of you.  Thank you!

This past Tuesday, we held our annual Canyon View Spelling Bee.  We want to recognize and congratulate all of the students who participated in this year’s Spelling Bee Club!  A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Priya Gupta for dedicating her time and energy to make this year’s Spelling Bee Club a memorable experience for our students.  Our individual award winners are:

First Grade Champion:         Stephen H.
Second Grade Champion:  Dawson S. (school wide champion)
Third Grade Champion:     Cyrus Z. (school wide runner up)
Fourth Grade Champion:  Carlos U.
Fifth Grade Champions:        Aditi G. and Rohini G.



Finally, on January 12th at 2 p.m., Canyon View will be hosting our first open house for prospective open enrollment families.  If you know of any families who are interested in learning more about what Canyon View has to offer their children, then please pass this important information along to them.  

Have a fun and safe Winter Break and a happy New Year!

Sincerely,

Rob Henikman
Principal

Adopt a Family

Canyon View Open Houses

Winter Break

Community Schools

Canyon View Little League

Board Members

Governing Board Members

Carole Siegler, President

529-1379

csiegler@cfsd16.org

Amy Bhola, Board Member

577-5139

abhola@cfsd16.org

John Bergan, Board Member

878-6180

jbergan@cfsd16.org

Eileen Jackson, Board Member

299-3828

ejackson@cfsd16.org

Amy Krauss, Board Member

887-3377

akrauss@cfsd16.org

State of Arizona Legislative Representatives for CFSD

(please check www.azleg.gov for contact information)

Legislative District 9

Senator Steve Farley

Re. Randy Friese

Rep. Victoria Steele

Foundation

LACROSSE

STAR PARTY

2014 ARIZONA TAX CREDIT

                                                 2014 ARIZONA TAX CREDIT




"Greetings Canyon View families! The December 31st deadline for making your voluntary 2014 Arizona Tax Credit contribution is rapidly approaching! For more information about making a tax credit contribution, or to donate online, visit our district website at www.cfsd16.org, and click on the 2014 Tax Credit link on our home page. If you plan to mail your contribution, please ensure it is postmarked by the December 31st deadline.

This year Mr. Henikman is working with Community Schools to collect and utilize tax credit dollars at Canyon View to update things on the campus (sound panels and sound system in the MPR, Kindergarten Shade Structure, and more). This improvements will benefit students at Canyon View during the school day, as well as students enrolled in Community Schools extra-curricular programs.

Your contributions and support of our Catalina Foothills School District programs are greatly appreciated and help make projects like this possible! Enjoy the upcoming winter break!"
 

CFSD Foundation

The Boarder (3)

The Boarder

The Boarder (2)

Canyon View Little League

PRINCIPALS MESSAGE

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 2014 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 ( HYPERLINK "http://www.cfsd16.org/public/_community/donate.aspx" http://www.cfsd16.org/public/_community/donate.aspx) with your credit card or fill out the 2014 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, 2014. 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 4 years, as well as projects underway or yet to come with Mr. Henikman:

Installation of the shade structure on the Kindergarten playground.
Installation of Sound Panels in the Canyon View MPR
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

We thank you for your continued support of our school and district programs!

Sincerely,
Rob Henikman

WINTER BREAK

SCHOOL CLOSED  

WINTER BREAK 

12/22- 1/5

STAFF LUNCHEON

STAFF HOLIDAY LUNCHEON 

FRIDAY 12/19

EVERYONE  LOVES HOLIDAY COOKIES INCLUDING THE CANYON VIEW STAFF

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BAKE SOME COOKIES FOR THE STAFF TO ENJOY PLEASE DROP THEM OFF AT THE FRONT OFFICE THE MORNING OF THE 19TH. 

THANK YOU 

AND HAVE A GREAT WINTER BREAK

PRINCIPALS LUNCH

PRINCIPALS LUNCH 12/5

                                         CHARLOTTE G.                                           

HELEN M. 

MATTHEW M. 

AYDAN L. 

STEPHEN  H. 

MATELYN H. 

LAUREN P. 

MEGAN G. 

SACIA G. 

MIA F. 

LUCAS F. 

MICHAEL G. 

LUCIANA M. 

SIENNA H. 

LILLY K. 

ANYSSA W. 

KIERA K. 

ABBY M.

KATIE P.

MCLAREN S. 

GABE G. 

TONY R. 

CONNOR F. 

JAKE L. 

FIDA B. 

ANA MARIE F. 

ERIN D.

MACY W. 

CAMILLA J. 

EMMA J. 

HANNAH H. 
HUNTER S. 

ADOPT A FAMILY

ADOPT A FAMILY COME TO A CLOSE ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 12TH. 

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

Canyon View Midyear Administration of CogAT Test

SPELLING BEE

SPELLING BEE 

12/16

IN THE LIBRARY DURING LUNCH

BAND CONCERT

SAVE THE DATE 

Beginning Band concert December 16th 

at CFHS 7pm  

STEAM CLUB

STEAM CLUB

Next STEAM Club meeting is on Dec. 17.

What do you get when you mix a solution of cabbage and water with laundry detergent? Join us for this month's STEAM Club when we explore the colorful world of acids and bases!

Sign up at www.canyonviewffo.org

KINDER SHOW AND TELL

CHINESE IMMERSION

SPANISH IMMERSION PROGRAM

PLAYDATE IN THE PARK