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OCTOBER

10th, Thursday - 15th, Tuesday - Parent/Teacher Conferences, Early Dismissal (See times below)

10th, Thursday - Book Fair, @ 1-2:30 pm & 5:30-7 pm

11th, Friday - Book Fair, @ 1-2 pm

16th, Wednesday - FNO, @ Pizza My Heart, Camden Ave Location

17th, Thursday - Board Meeting, @ 7 pm, PDC District Office

18th, Friday - Alice in Wonderland Jr. Registration Opens for 3rd-5th graders (See flyer below)

18th, Friday - Bike Rodeo, @ 2:50-4:20 pm (See flyer below)

22nd, Tuesday - Make-Up Picture Day (See info below)

25th, Friday - Spirit Day: Wear Orange & Black

25th, Friday - Pumpkin Walk & Haunted House, @ 3:30-7:30 pm (See flyers below)

• 1:00 pm - TK/Kinder
• 1:15 pm - 1st-3rd Grades
• 1:25 pm - 4th-5th Grades

October 16th, Wednesday - Same Dismissal times as above

A NOTE FROM YOUR HSC BOARD:

Pumpkin Walk is around the corner on October 25, 2024 and a flyer went home today with information on ticket pre-sales, the cost for the various activities and volunteer information. For additional information visit the Pumpkin Walk page here.

We want to take a moment and thank the 37 families who have generously donated to this year's Giving Campaign and have helped us reach 40% of our goal. With your generous support we've funded our field trips for the first half of the year.

Haven't had a chance to give yet, and want to make a difference? Now's your chance to help us continue to fund all of our exciting activities, with a donation of any amount. We've extended the Giving Campaign through October 25.

The Book Fair is still going, and if you haven't had a chance to visit yet you can visit Thursday or Friday from 1-2:30pm, or Thursday evening from 5:30-7pm. Not able to make it in person, You can also make purchases online.

Need Farnham Spirit Wear? Visit our website for what we have in stock and a link to our vendor who can help you with many more options!

Upcoming Events

10/10--10/11 - Book Fair

10/16 - Family Night Out at Pizza My Heart (Camden Ave)

10/25 - Pumpkin Walk from 3:30-7:30pm

Moderated by:

Vicki Saylor, Senior Manager, Education and Community Partnerships

Featured Speakers:

Danielle Wilson-Saddler, Instruction Specialist, Community Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools

Jamie Nunez, Western Regional Manager, Common Sense Education

October 18th after school is the SJDoT’s Bike Rodeo program. This is optional and requires parental/guardian presence/supervision. This event will take place from 2:50-4:20 pm.

A bike rodeo is a bicycle skills event which provides an opportunity for bicyclists to practice and develop skills that will help them to become better bicyclists and avoid typical crashes.

No permission slip is needed, but we do require that a parent or guardian be present during the time that their child(ren) are participating. Students need to bring their own bike and helmet. If they do not have a helmet, we will have a limited supply on hand to provide for these students.

Please RSVP through this link: https://forms.gle/Mn2unKHhT2aMKQyv8. You can also sign up your student on arrival at the bike rodeo. However, the RSVP list gives the program leads an idea of how many students will be participating.

Program Flier: English | Spanish | Vietnamese

https://tinyurl.com/FarnhamAlice

Start Date: December 3rd, 2024

Rehearsal Days/Times: Tuesdays AND Thursdays, 2:30pm-4:30pm

Mandatory Tech Rehearsals: March 3rd-5th, 2025, times TBD ~ 4 hours after school

Performances: March 6th-7th, 2025, times TBD

Cost: Free** Only 60 spots available - FIRST COME FIRST SERVED

Farnham 3rd - 5th graders get excited for our Starting Arts production of "Alice in Wonderland Jr."

When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts.

**This year's production is funded by the Cambrian School District with designated CA state funding, enabling us to offer free participation.

Hello Farnham Families! Your recent photo day portraits are now ready to view/order. To view your child's gallery, use the QR slip your child brought home from picture day. No QR slip, no problem! Visit our Find My Code to obtain your child's gallery code: https://fmc.generationsschoolphotography.com/

Questions? Contact Generations School Photography at: orders@gsp-photos.com

Our Make-Up Picture Day is Tuesday, Oct. 22nd, in the morning. If your child missed Picture Day or you would like your child to retake his/her photo, please inform your teacher so that he/she can be escorted down.

The Health office is in need of gently used GIRLS sweat pants, leggings, and shorts, in sizes 3T-5. We also need NEW girls underpants in sizes 3T-5.

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, November 12th: 6-7pm, Price

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

Ainak Glasses will be participating in our Wellness Fair and we are inviting parents to bring their gently used eyeglasses and sunglasses to donate. We will have a collection box at our booth, and we’d love to give these items a second life!"

See more information regarding the Community Wellness Fair below.

Measure BB is the continuation (with no changes) of Measure H, a parcel tax of $94.24 per-parcel/year approved by Cambrian School District voters in June 2018, which supports Transitional Kindergarten through eighth grade students by attracting and retaining quality teachers, continuing core programs in math, science, engineering, technology, reading, music and the arts. Maintaining class sizes and providing physical education programs that promote student health and fitness.

Proceeds from Measure BB may be used to:

• Attract and retain highly qualified teachers and support staff who specialize in technology

• Continue funding for advanced and core programs in math, science, engineering and technology

• Support funding for advanced and core programs in reading, music and the arts

• Maintain manageable class sizes

• Provide ongoing training and skills development for teachers and staff

• Continue funding for physical education programs that promote student health and fitness

Taxpayer Protections:

• All Measure BB funds stay local to support CSD instructional programs

• The State cannot take Measure BB funding away.

• No funds are allowed for administrators' salaries or pensions.

• Mandatory annual audits ensure the funds are used as promised.

• An exemption from the tax is available for senior property owners 65 years and older.

Why has the Cambrian School District (CSD) placed Measure BB on the ballot?

Our goal is to continue that proud tradition with the continuation of our local parcel tax funding – Measure BB. The level of school funding provided by the state of California is one of the lowest in the nation. We rely on local funding to fill in the gap and to ensure we maintain our excellent school programs.

What is the actual question that voters will be asked to decide in November?

“Advisory Vote Only. To continue to provide Cambrian neighborhood elementary and middle school students with stable funding for instruction in math, science, reading, engineering, technology, and arts, retaining highly qualified teachers, and maintaining manageable class sizes, should Cambrian School District continue the annual parcel tax that was approved by 67 percent of voters in 2018 (with no changes), with exemptions for seniors, no funds for administrators’ salaries, and every dollar benefitting Cambrian children?”

How much does Measure BB cost?

Measure BB will not change your tax rate. Measure BB is the continuation (with no changes) of Measure H, a parcel tax of $94.24 per-parcel/year approved by Cambrian School District voters in June 2018. Senior citizen homeowners 65 years or older will continue to be eligible for an exemption through a simple application process. We do not want this measure to become a burden to those living on a fixed income. To find out more about how to apply, please contact Beverly Merrel, by phone (408) 377-2103 x0 or email merrelb@cambriansd.com.

What happens if Measure BB is not continued?

Without Measure BB funding, the Cambrian School District budget would need to be cut by nearly a million dollars, impacting academic programs, increasing class sizes, and only allowing for maintaining the basics. CSD depends on local revenue to supplement limited State funding. Continuing Measure H won’t address all funding needs, but it will help retain exceptional teachers and protect core programs.

For more information, visit our website at: www.cambriansd.org OR email us at: MeasureHinfo@cambriansd.com OR contact Dr. John Pappalardo, Chief Financial Officer via phone: (408) 377-2103, OR by email: pappalardoj@cambriansd.com.

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!

Please make sure that your voicemail is free and set up. School staff will call parents with important and timely information about their child, most often about injury or illness. Please be sure that we are able to contact you during school hours. If your contact number changes at any time, please make sure to let the school office know.

Mark your calendars! National Box Tops Week is coming up. From Oct 14th to Oct 20th, supporters will earn double Box Tops on all participating products.*

Website: farnham.cambriansd.org
Location: 15711 Woodard Road, San Jose, CA, 95124
Phone: 408-377-3321