Dear Farnham Families,
I hope this message finds you well! It has been an incredible time on our campus, filled with exciting learning opportunities and engaging activities that make Farnham such a special place.
Our fifth graders are currently off on an adventure of a lifetime at Science Camp, where they are exploring nature and building memories that will last forever. A huge thank you to our Home and School Club for their generous support in making this experience possible!
Meanwhile, our first and second graders have been diving into the voting process in a fun and tasty way—by casting votes for their favorite cookies! This hands-on activity has sparked curiosity and taught valuable lessons about civic engagement.
Looking ahead, we have some exciting events you won’t want to miss:
- Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day: Join us next Thursday as we honor Ruby Bridges’ bravery and celebrate inclusivity by walking to school together.
- Family Movie Night: Grab your blankets and chairs for an evening of fun next Friday. Let’s come together as a community for a memorable movie night.
Lastly, a reminder that report cards will go home on Friday, November 15th. Please take time to review your child’s progress and celebrate their hard work.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in all that makes Farnham exceptional. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!
Be well,
Amy O’Hehir
Principal, Farnham Elementary
P.S. Please scroll to the end of the newsletter to see what is happening at Farnham!
A NOTE FROM YOUR HSC BOARD:
As we enter into November, the HSC Board would like to take a moment and thank all of the volunteers who continue to help support all of our activities!
Our next Movie Night is happening November 15, and the kids will be voting between Despicable Me 4 and Wonka soon! Hope to see you there.
We have some upcoming volunteer needs, so please reach out to us at farnhamhscvolunteer@gmail.com if you would be willing to help. See below for details:
- This Friday after school, we need help moving all of our Pumpkin Walk supplies back to their storage area!
- We are looking for additional support for Track Pack on Tuesdays from 11:20-1pm. Come out and scan lap cards as the kids run the track!
- Help us sell concessions or set up for Movie Night on November 15!
If you have any photos to share for the yearbook, please send them to yearbookfarnham@gmail.com. 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!
If there are any questions, please let us know and email us at hscfarnham@gmail.com.
Upcoming events
11/15 - Movie Night
12/3 - HSC Meeting
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
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.
Morning Meeting
All of the campers gather in the amphitheater to hear what's on the agenda for the day ahead.
Nature Walk
Each day our campers head out into the outdoor classroom learning about the nature that surrounds us. Field groups are lead by field guides who are the teachers for the week.
Sequoia and Carrot Holding Down the Fort
Our Fifth Grade Teachers, Ms. Loyd and Ms. Carpenter, have been up at camp with our fifth grade Falcons all week. Each camper chooses a nature name to be called while at science camp.
Farnham Elementary School
Website: farnham.cambriansd.org
Location: 15711 Woodard Road, San Jose, CA, 95124
Phone: 408-377-3321