Dear Farnham Families,
We are thrilled to share that the front of our school will be receiving a beautiful landscaping update over the next two weeks! During this time, we kindly ask that everyone avoids the areas being landscaped to ensure the safety of all and to allow the work to progress smoothly.
Additionally, we are hosting a volunteer opportunity on Monday, January 20th to help clean up our garden (see flyer below). It’s a wonderful chance to come together as a community and enhance our outdoor spaces for our students. If you’re interested in joining, please see more information below—we’d love your support!
Farnham Elementary is excited to participate in the Great Kindness Challenge, that starts next week. It will be a two week-long event dedicated to fostering a culture of kindness and compassion on our campus. During this special week, students and staff will engage in a variety of activities designed to promote acts of kindness, build connections, and create a positive school environment. From small gestures like writing notes to larger community-building projects, we look forward to spreading kindness throughout our school and beyond. Together, we can make a difference through simple, meaningful actions!
Thank you for your cooperation and involvement as we continue to make Farnham an even more welcoming and inspiring place for our students to learn and grow.
Be well,
Amy O'Hehir
Farnham Principal
A NOTE FROM YOUR HSC BOARD:
To our wonderful Farnham families, come join us on campus this Friday, January 17, right at and after drop off for some donuts and to learn about what we have in store for this second half of the year! We have so much planned and hope to see many of you come out and get involved. Below are some of the highlights!
- Love our Farnham Garden? Want to help clean up? Join us Monday, January 20, from 9:30am-12pm to give our garden some TLC. See flyer above for more information.
- Our first movie night of the year is coming up on Friday, January 31, at 5:30pm, and we will be showing Wild Robot. See attached flyer for more information.
- Join us for our Sweetheart Dance on Friday, February 7, at 5:30pm in the cafeteria. More information to follow.
- Save the Date! Our second annual “Night on the Town” fundraising event for Parents & Friends is happening Saturday, March 22 from 5-8 pm at Number 1 Broadway in Los Gatos. Join us for a lively evening with dinner, drinks, music, raffles, silent auction and more! Stay tuned for early bird ticket information (all adults in the Farnham community are welcome).
Do you know a local business who may want to donate to our silent auction? Contact Kelly at kjorgensonwork@gmail.com with your suggestions!
- Love to plan events, decorate, come up with fun games, or just want to help put together our largest fundraiser of the year? The Walkathon Committee kicked off this week, but it is not too late to join. If you're interested please send us a note at hscfarnham@gmail.com and save the date for the next meeting on February 5.
- Farnham Families, we need your help to complete the yearbook. Do you have photos from the first day of school and back to school social? Pumpkin Walk fun? Have you volunteered for a field trip, Maker Space, or in the classroom and snapped some good photos of the students? Check your camera roll and send photos to yearbookfarnham@gmail.com!
Dad’s night out is ON at Stevie’s Bar and Grill - Thursday 1/23 8:00PM!
New Year = New Dad opportunities! Deliver on a new year resolution to make friends and give yourself one night out with like minded Dads for food, drinks, games at STEVIE’S BAR AND GRILL on 2705 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124.
Add to your calendar here!
Exciting News: The 5th Annual CEF Read-a-thon Registration Has Begun! 📚
This is a fun and healthy way to help raise money for the students of the Cambrian School District while promoting a love for reading and a healthy lifestyle. Together, we can make this year’s Read-a-thon a huge success!
💻 Online Sign-Ups Start January 14!
Follow these 3 simple steps to get started:
1️⃣ Sign Up or Log In: Starting January 14, visit www.getmovinfundhub.com and use the School Identifier: 655760c422c18. Set up your child’s page with a photo—it’s quick and free!
2️⃣ Donate: Click the red “Donate” button to kick things off.
3️⃣ Spread the Word:
Email or text family and friends (10–15 people is a great start!).
Share your child’s page on Facebook, Twitter, or other social media.
🎯 Goals
Student Goal: Register online and aim to raise $25. Superstar readers can aim for $50 or more!
District Goal: Raise $60,000 to support our schools.
📅 Event Details:
Dates: February 3–28, 2025
Final Donation Deadline: March 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM
Donations can be made online or turned into your school office (cash or checks payable to Cambrian Educational Foundation).
Let’s reach our goals together! Thank you for supporting our students and making this event a success. 🎉
Walking and biking are fun and healthy ways to get around, but staying safe means paying attention. Being distracted, like looking at your phone or wearing headphones, can be dangerous when you are near traffic. Here are some important tips to keep in mind:
Walking Safely
Make Eye Contact: Before crossing the street, make eye contact with drivers. This helps ensure they see you and are ready to stop.
Look Both Ways: Always look left, right, and left again before crossing.
Stay Alert: Avoid using your phone, texting, or listening to loud music while walking near roads.
Use Crosswalks: Cross at crosswalks or intersections where drivers expect pedestrians.
Biking Smart
Ride with Traffic: Bicycles are considered vehicles under the law. Always ride on the right side of the road, going in the same direction as traffic.
Be Visible: Wear bright clothing and use lights or reflectors, especially at night.
Follow the Rules: Obey traffic signs and signals just like cars do.
Stay Focused: Keep both hands on the handlebars and your eyes on the road. Avoid using phones or listening to music while riding.
Remember: Cars are often moving faster than they seem, so do not assume it is safe to cross or merge. Stay alert, be seen, and follow the rules to keep yourself and others safe on the road!
The Board of Trustees has scheduled its Board Office Hours for the upcoming year. All staff, parents, and community members are welcome to attend regardless of what site the meeting is held at. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet some of our Board members and ask any questions you might have.
Tuesday, January 21st: 8:30-9:30am, District Office
Friday, March 7th: 7:45-8:45am, Sartorette
Monday, April 14th: 6-7pm, Steindorf
Tuesday, May 13th: 7:30-8:30am, Farnham
Living with Teens and Social Media Thursday, January 16 | 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET (One-hour live webinar | Free but registration required) Teens have always pushed boundaries—it's part of growing up. But today's families are increasingly concerned about what they can't see as easily: their teens' tech and social media use. While risky behaviors are developmentally normal, today's challenges are unique. As parents, how can we protect our teens and manage their mistakes, especially when it comes to technology? In this live webinar, Common Sense's Sue Thotz will be joined by Dr. Lisa Damour and Christopher Pepper for an insightful conversation on how social media intersects with the teen experience. They'll share practical, time-tested strategies and tips to help you navigate the risks of constant online presence and support your teen in this digital age. This webinar is ideal for parents and caregivers with kids who use social media, but everyone is welcome. All questions submitted at registration will be shared with the panelists, and there will also be a live chat.
Can't make it live? You can still register to receive the recording afterward.
Cambrian School District is pleased to offer all students complimentary snack at morning recess and lunch meals at lunch recess. Meals will be available for pickup in the cafeteria during scheduled meal periods. Please consider taking advantage of our FREE school meals by clicking here and signing up. It extends your grocery budget, saves time planning and preparing meals, and is comforting and familiar for kids to have school meals. In addition, every meal served is reimbursed by the USDA and funds go toward Child Nutrition staff wages. Please note that you are not taking food away from someone who needs it more – we have plenty to go around!
EARN DOUBLE BOX TOPS
This week, when you buy Box Tops products and scan your receipts with the Box Tops app, you'll earn DOUBLE Box Tops for your designated school. Excludes bonus offers.
Starting Arts
Fourth Grade
Mrs. Rashid pulls a small group of learners during reading time to provide individualized instruction.
Science Fair
These fifth graders are busy researching potential science fair experiments. The students were given their small groups and a timeline. The teachers will be providing feedback and keeping the students on track.
Farnham Elementary School
Website: farnham.cambriansd.org
Location: 15711 Woodard Road, San Jose, CA, 95124
Phone: 408-377-3321