Sunday, March 6, 2016

Principal's Message 3/4/16

Dear Canyon View Families,

I hope everyone had a nice Rodeo Break and that you were able to spend some time with family and friends.  This Wednesday, parents will be able to view their child’s report card by logging into their ParentVUE account and clicking the Report Card section along the left side of your child’s homepage.  There are tutorials on Canyon View's Youtube Channel for your convenience to help you better understand your ParentVUE account.  Parents must have an active ParentVUE account in order to view/print their child’s report card.  If you have any questions regarding your child’s report card or need assistance with ParentVUE, please do not hesitate to contact the front office.

On March 11, we will be holding our spring conferences and we will be on a half-day schedule. Morning Kindergarten students will be dismissed at 9:30AM. Students in Kindergarten Plus and grades 1-5 will be dismissed at 11:30AM. We will not serve lunch on March 11.

Spring Break is quickly approaching (March 28-April 1), and when we return we will begin the standardized testing for grades 3-5. The testing dates are being published again for your reference.  Please help us support your child’s success by ensuring a healthy night’s sleep and arrival to school on time.  Students should be in their classroom at 8:00 AM.

Grade 4 will take the AIMS Science test using paper and pencil. Grades 3-5 will take the AZ MERIT tests in the areas of Reading, Writing and Mathematics. This is a computer-based test. Students may bring their own ear buds for the AZ MERIT testing. We will provide headphones, but some students may prefer to bring their own for testing. Headphones/ear buds are needed for the AZ MERIT Reading, parts 1 and 2 tests. You may learn more about the AZ MERIT by visiting the Arizona Department of Education’s website: http://www.azed.gov/assessment/azmerit/.

Third Grade
April 7              AZ MERIT Writing
April 12            AZ MERIT Reading and Mathematics Part 1
April 13            AZ MERIT Reading and Mathematics Part 2

Fourth Grade
April 7              AZ MERIT Writing
April 11            AIMS Science            
April 12            AZ MERIT Reading and Mathematics Part 1
April 13            AZ MERIT Reading and Mathematics Part 2

Fifth Grade
April 7              AZ MERIT Writing
April 12            AZ MERIT Reading and Mathematics Part 1
April 13            AZ MERIT Reading and Mathematics Part 2

Finally, we want to congratulate all of young scientists who qualified for this year’s SARSEF competition.  Below are the awards and recognitions our students received over the weekend.  We are all very proud of your accomplishments!

Julia B.  Do Dogs Who Receive Anti-Venin After A Rattlesnake Bite Have A Better Chance Of Survival Than Those Who Don't?:  SARSEF Grand Award: 2nd Place: Excellence in Bio-Science Award

Priti K.  Pills vs. Shots:  SARSEF Grand Award: 3rd Place

Larissa L.  How Frequently Do Students Have to Clean School Desks:  SARSEF Grand Award: 3rd Place

Saha D. & Harini R.  Wasting water in Irrigation? No! No!:  SARSEF Grand Award: 1st Place

Eden B.  Does Age Affect Hearing:  SARSEF Grand Award: 2nd Place

Kyle C.  Science is such a drag:  ASQ Tucson Section Individual Merit Award

Scarlett H.  Nails for Breakfast:  SARSEF Grand Award: 2nd Place

Avery T.  Cookie Science:  SARSEF Grand Award: 2nd Place


Sincerely,

Rob Henikman
Principal