Dear Farnham Families,
Our teachers are dedicated to creating a welcoming and productive start to each school day for all students. To ensure they have the time and focus needed to prepare for the day and engage with their students, we kindly ask families to respect their morning time. If you have questions or need to meet with a teacher, please reach out via email to schedule a time. This allows teachers to give their full attention to your needs at a time that works best for everyone. Thank you for supporting our educators and helping us maintain a positive learning environment for all!
Be well,
Amy O’Hehir
P.S. Please scroll to the end of the newsletter to see what is happening at Farnham!
A NOTE FROM YOUR HSC BOARD:
We hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving Break and hopefully got some rest and quality time!
We are having a pop up Book Fair next week (see flier below) and mark your calendars for a Hot Cocoa and Christmas lights fundraiser put on by one of our fabulous Farnham families on December 20 (details to come).
Save the date for the first Walkathon planning meeting on January 8 and our 2nd annual Parents Night Out dinner and auction on March 22.
As always, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to us at hscfarnham@gmail.com.
Dad’s night out | Thursday 12/12 8:00PM!
Being a Dad is hard work, but making new friends doesn't have to be! Give yourself one night out and join like-minded Dads for food, drinks and games at COURT'S LOUNGE on 2425 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008 on Thursday 12/12 at 8:00PM!
Add to your calendar with this QR code!
Below, please find information from two food assistance programs in San Jose—Reaching Out Emergency Food Program and Sacred Heart. Both make free food available to those who are in need. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season.
Register for Ongoing Food Assistance & Holiday Outreach
Ongoing food assistance is available by registering at https://bit.ly/RObarcode.
To obtain food at the Celebration of Love Food Distribution event on Friday, December 20, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., register by texting "love24" to 408-676-1499. You will receive a link via text to complete the process so you can pick up food that day.
Reaching Out is located on the campus of the Cathedral of Faith, 2315 Canoas Garden Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. https://reachingout.us/
The laws surrounding independent studies have recently changed, and below are some of the notable changes:
An Independent Study can only be used for emergencies, illness, or unique and special circumstances.
Independent Studies can be for one instructional day and no more than 15 consecutive school days.
Only one independent study agreement is permitted per school year.
Ten school days' notice is required before the start date of the Independent Study.
Independent Study will not be granted within the first three weeks of a school year.
Independent Study will not be granted during the annual state testing window.
Independent Study will not be granted within the last three weeks of a school year. (That would be after Friday, May 15, 2025, for the 2024-25 school year.)
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we adjust to the new laws and regulations.
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.
Monday, December 9th: 8-9am, Fammatre
Tuesday, January 22nd: 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
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