Dear Farnham Families,
As we approach the winter break, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership in making Farnham Elementary a wonderful place for our students to learn and grow.
This season is a time for reflection, celebration, and connection. I hope that your winter break is filled with joy, relaxation, and cherished moments with loved ones. May it also be a time to recharge and embrace the opportunities that the new year will bring.
On behalf of the entire Farnham staff, I wish you a safe, peaceful, and happy holiday season. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in January, ready for a new year of learning and growth.
Be well,
Amy O'Hehir
Farnham Principal
A NOTE FROM YOUR HSC BOARD:
Your Farnham HSC wants to wish everyone Happy Holidays, and we hope you will enjoy the upcoming break. If you want to join other Farnham families to view a holiday light show put on by one of our fabulous families, please join in on December 20.
When we return in January, we have lots of exciting events planned for the second half of the school year so be on the lookout for more information.
We are looking for volunteers to come and help supervise recess on Monday, January 6 from 9:35-10:40am. If you are able to help out, please reach out to farnhamhscvolunteer@gmail.com.
As always, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at hscfarnham@gmail.com.
Save The Date:
HSC Meeting - January 7 6pm library
Walkathon Kickoff planning meeting - January 8 Virtual
2nd Annual Parents Night Out (dinner and auction) - March 22.
Please plan to stop by the Lost and Found area to retrieve your child's lost jacket, hat, water bottle, or lunch box.
Our school Lost and Found is located outside the cafeteria, and we encourage students to check there regularly for missing items. Unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the day, TOMORROW.
Crosswalk safety flags are now available at Foxworthy and New Jersey! Grab one of the flags and make eye contact with all four vehicles before crossing. Help us by carrying flags back from a full bucket to replenish an empty bucket.
Sponsors are needed to support this effort with more flags and flag locations. Your business name and number can be printed on the flag, so it's free advertising for your business! Please email Cambrian Education Foundation for more info: cambriancef@gmail.com.
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
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.
Reaching Out Emergency Food Program offers free food to those who are in need.
Register for Ongoing Food Assistance & Holiday Outreach 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/
We hope you have a wonderful holiday season.
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