Dear Farnham Families,
Welcome back from winter break! We hope you had a restful and joyful time with your loved ones, filled with special moments and memories. As we return to school, we are thrilled to see our Farnham family together again and ready for the exciting opportunities that 2025 holds.
Our focus remains on maintaining a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for every child. We are committed to fostering a love for learning and empowering our students to be their best selves both academically and socially. Our staff has been working diligently to prepare for the remainder of the school year, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with you in supporting your child’s success.
A gentle reminder as we resume school: we ask that students keep their toys and personal fidgets at home. While we understand how precious these items may be to your child, bringing them to school poses the risk of them being lost or broken, which can lead to unnecessary disappointment. Rest assured, our classrooms are equipped with tools and strategies to support focus and engagement during the school day.
We’re excited about the wonderful experiences and growth that lie ahead, from engaging lessons and enriching activities to meaningful connections within our Farnham family. Your partnership is invaluable in making our school a positive and thriving environment. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. Let’s make 2025 one to remember!
Be well,
Amy O'Hehir
Farnham Principal
A NOTE FROM YOUR HSC BOARD:
Happy New Year to all of our Farnham families! We hope that you were able to enjoy the break and are coming back into the new year refreshed and ready for all the fun activities we have planned.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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!
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.
Farnham Elementary School
Website: farnham.cambriansd.org
Location: 15711 Woodard Road, San Jose, CA, 95124
Phone: 408-377-3321