Steindorf STEAM Magnet School

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3001 Ross Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124

Main Office: (408) 377-3022

24-HOUR ATTENDANCE: (408) 377-3022, OPTION 2/EXT. 7103

https://www.cambriansd.org/steindorf

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AUGUST

9th - New Family Social and Play Date - Steindorf Kindergarten Playground

12th - DUE for ALL 7th Graders: Proof of TDAP Vaccination to the Office

12th - Kindergarten Meet & Greet, 10:00-10:45 AM

13th - First Day of School, 8:30 AM Classes begin

13th - Parent Orientation, 8:45 AM (attendance optional)

15th - 5pm, Steindorf and San Jose Giants Park Packer Game and Fundraiser

27th - Steindorf Back to School Night

• School Events Calendar - Please subscribe using the RSS icon

• 2026-2027 School Year Calendar

• HSC Website

• Student & Family Handbook

• 2026-2027 Bell Schedule

We Are Getting Ready!

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! Teachers and staff are getting ready to start the year off in ways that make students feel recognized and have a sense of belonging.

Similar school year prep is probably going on in your homes too. Please help your child practice going to bed, waking up, getting dressed, and eating a healthy breakfast in a way that matches the school year. Thank you for setting your family up for success as we all transition into this new school year.

We can't wait to meet new members of the Stampede and welcome back returning ones!

On a Personal Note

I am thrilled to be back at Steindorf, this time as your principal. Returning to a school that has meant so much to me has been a true joy. I look forward to getting to know each of you and working together as one united team, building on Steindorf's strong tradition of academic excellence, meaningful life skills, and a caring community that makes this school so special.

Warmly,

Principal Debbie Stein

Steindorf Class Lists will be posted on Steindorf Website by Grade Level and Student Number.

ARRIVAL

8:15 - Students & Families arrive and are allowed on campus

8:30 - Instructional Day begins. Families exit campus.

DISMISSAL

12:00 - Kindergarten until 9/4

2:35 - 1st-3rd Grades

3:00 - 4th-8th Grades

• There is only ONE drop off lane. Follow red arrows in campus map below.

• Do not drop off students before 8:15AM as no supervision is provided. Enroll in Extended Care if needed (7am - 6pm).

• Pick students up promptly at dismissal time. Enroll in Extended Care if needed (7am - 6pm).

• Keep moving all the way forward.

• Drop off students in drop off zone only, not in front of school office.

• Never leave car unattended.

• Follow signs & directions. Do not remove them.

• Follow directions from Staff Supervisors directing traffic and BE COURTEOUS.

• There are no shortcuts to exit the parking lot.

• Right turn exit only from the school parking lot during school hours.

• MODEL KINDNESS! Everyone is in a hurry.

Target has graciously agreed to allow us to use their lot close to the corner of Ross and Hillsdale. It's a 5 minute walk to the school, as our parking lot can get congested during arrival and dismissal. Please park in the designated areas only. Please do not park right in front of the Target store or in the Rear Target Employee Lot next to Steindorf.

• Nutritious food is provided by school each day.
• Students are still welcome to bring snack and lunch, in addition to school-provided meals.
• Students are not allowed to share food as a precaution to those with allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Food delivery services for students will not be accepted on campus.
• Steindorf is a closed campus. Students are not allowed off campus until dismissal.

Student should bring the following to school.

• Backpack
• Water bottle
• Snacks/lunch are optional as meals are provided by the school.

Do NOT Bring:

• Sports equipment
• Toys/stuffed animals
• Gum
• Candy

• Establish bedtime routines. Resume the regular bedtime routines well before school starts to help ease the kindergarten transition. Talk to your child about why the change is necessary and how it will help their back-to-school transition.

• Establish a morning routine. Engaging in multiple new morning routine "dry runs" to help with time management. See how much time it will take. Whether juggling other household member's morning schedules or driving to the new school, school preparation almost always takes more time than you think. Be ready and expect the unexpected.

• Plan for breakfast. Making time for breakfast before or upon arrival at school is important. Be sure to adjust your morning schedule to account for the extra time for your child to enjoy breakfast. As I mentioned earlier in this letter, Cambrian School District is pleased to offer all students complimentary breakfast and lunch meals. Meals will be available for pickup in the cafeteria during scheduled meal periods.

Saturday, August 15th @ 5 PM