Steindorf STEAM Magnet School
Friday, October 9, 2026
WELCOME TO STEINDORF, HOME OF THE STAMPEDE!
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
Follow us on:
Twitter: @steindorfsteam
Instagram: @steindorfsteam
ARRIVAL: All Students Enter through Double Gates
8:15 - Students & Families arrive and are allowed on campus
8:30 - Instructional Day begins. Families exit campus.
DISMISSAL: All Students Exit through Double Gates
2:15 - Kindergaten
2:35 - 1st-3rd Grades
3:00 - 4th-8th Grades
IMPORTANT DATES
OCTOBER
9 - NO SCHOOL for Students -Professional Development Day
9 - District K-8 Attendance Recovery Day for students 8:15 AM-12:30 PM
12 - NO SCHOOL
13 - Volunteer Clearance Requirements begin TODAY
13 - Volunteer Clearance Support Session @ District Office 8:30AM - 10:30AM
13 - First Day of Strings & Band Program @ Steindorf
13 - Girls Soccer Practices & Boys Volleyball Tryouts Begin
15 - Annie Jr. Tickets go on SALE
15 - District Board meeting
16 -HSC Meeting (Design Hub & Zoom) 9:15am
19 - Chili Cookoff Submissions deadline HERE
19-22 - FDN @ Lazy Dog 11 AM - 9 PM
24 - Fall Festival 2pm - 6pm
27 - Make-Up Picture Day
28* - Steindorf @Earthquakes Game @ 7:30 PM (NEW DATE)
HSC consists of all school families and supports programs with time and money not within school budget limitations.
HSC has been busy supporting our school and staff! Last week, HSC:
- Made a deposit to reserve Fall Festival inflatables
- Contributed to support continued school funding
- Reimbursed teachers for classroom expenses
- Thank you to 5th grade families for the fabulous yogurt parfait bar they provided to the staff as part of the HSC's Hospitality Program.
How Were K-5 Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences? We Want to Know
The last teacher conference wrapped up yesterday. I hope you were able to take full advantage of this opportunity to come together as a team to support a shared understanding of your child’s academic progress, and social-emotional and behavioral development. Thank you for being a part of strengthening the partnership between home and school so that every child feels known, valued, and supported in their learning and development.
LET US KNOW HOW YOUR K-5 CONFERENCE WENT!
K-5 PARENT/GUARDIAN-TEACHER CONFERENCE FEEDBACK
Warmly,
Debbie Stein
Volunteer Clearance Requirements go into effect- October 13th
Cambrian School District is offering an in-person Volunteer Clearance Help Session on Tuesday, October 13th from 8:30-10:30 am for volunteer applicants who need assistance completing the new clearance process or still need to do fingerprints. This will be held at the District Office in the Professional Development Center. Click here to add to your calendar.
Before attending, please check your Volunteer Clearance Checklist and review the Volunteer FAQs. Many common issues can be resolved without coming to the event.
You probably do not need to attend if:
- You have submitted every checklist item and are waiting for District review. If you have been waiting more than a week, you can email volunteers@cambriansd.com to ask us to check status.
- You have already completed fingerprinting for Cambrian and are waiting for the results. If you have been waiting more than 10 days, you can email volunteers@cambriansd.com to ask us to check status.
- Your checklist is complete and you have received your clearance email.
During these ‘office hours’, District staff will be available to help with:
- Employee Records account or login issues
- Missing accounts or Volunteer Clearance Checklists
- Completing checklists forms and training
- Uploading TB documentation or obtaining TB screening paperwork
- Completing fingerprinting. Verify Group will be at the District office from 8:30-9:30, during the first hour of office hours. Please book here: https://261013cambriandistrict-verifygroup.youcanbook.me/
- Understanding which items are complete, missing, or awaiting District review
Please bring:
- A current government-issued photo ID.
- Any TB clearance documentation you need to submit.
- Access to the email account connected to Employee Records.
- Your own laptop or tablet, if convenient. We will have some Chromebooks available for use if you are unable to bring your own device.
- Payment/ID if you are planning to have your fingerprints run.
Checklist items and fingerprint results require manual reviews. Attending the session will help you complete or correct outstanding items and provide some level of technical support. It does not guarantee that final clearance will be issued that day.
Please keep in mind that October 12th is the date for no longer allowing uncleared volunteers on our campuses. It is not a cut-off date for volunteer applications. The District will keep processing clearances after the implementation cut-off in roughly first-in, first-out order, and volunteers can begin once they receive confirmation that they are fully cleared.
October Breakfast Menu
October Lunch Menu
October Salad Menu
Yearbooks on sale Now!!
Order online at yearbookordercenter.com and enter job #14864.
Hard cover: $35 | Soft Cover: $25
Please note, yearbook ads are only for 8th grade families. 8th grade families, look for more info in the 8th grade newsletter.
Do you have sports, fieldtrip, or school event pictures that you want to share with the yearbook staff? Use this link to upload them to eShare! Alternatively, go to yearbookshare.com and type in our password: steindorf2627.
Fall Festival- Want to support the Steindorf Fall Festival 🍁?
We need parents and high school volunteers to help with inflatables, haunted house, game booths and more!
🗓️ When: Sat, Oct 24 from 2-6pm
✨ Parents support our school community! / High schoolers earn service hours and have fun!
👉 Please Sign up for a shift here! It’s ALL HANDS ON DECK to make this event a success!
Join the Fall festival Bake Sale!
🍰 Calling All Bakers! Join the Fall Festival Bake-Off & Sale 🧁
Our upcoming Fall Festival wouldn't be complete without a delicious community bake sale, and we need your kitchen talents to make it a success!
This year, we are celebrating both sweet and savory creations. Whether you love whipping up classic chocolate chip cookies, decorating festive autumn cupcakes, or rolling out fresh soft pretzels, artisan breads, and homemade crackers, your donations make a huge impact. All proceeds from the bake sale go directly back to supporting our school community.
✨ How You Can Help:
Bake your favorites: We welcome your creations including cookies, brownies, pies, breads, pretzels, crackers, and gluten-free/nut-free treats!
Package to sell: Be sure to wrap items individually or in small family-sized bundles (e.g., 2 large cookies or 3 pretzels per bag) so they are ready to sell.
Label your ingredients: Please include a small note listing the item name and any major allergens (such as nuts, dairy, or gluten).
📅 Ready to Sign Up?
Please click the link below to let us know what you plan to bring and select a drop-off timeslot:
👉 [Click Here to Access the Bake Sale Sign-Up Doc] 2026 Fall Festival Sweet & Savory Bake Sale
Thank you for lending your time and kitchen talents to make this year's festival unforgettable! We can't wait to see what you create. 🍂
National Walk & Roll to school day Update! 🚲👟
All Cambrian schools joined the Nation to celebrate the National Walk/bike to school day on Oct 7th. At Steindorf, the Parent and student volunteers had great fun handing out prizes to all the participants! A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated. Below table summarizes the participation by grade level.
Sports Basement
Purchase a one-time lifetime membership for $25 (similar to REI) and you receive a 10% discount on each order, and the school receives 10%!
Link to purchase a membership and designate your charity as Steindorf!
Box Tops for Education
Purchase groceries at common retailers like Target, Walmart, grocery stores, and even online like Amazon and scan/upload your receipt!
Download the mobile app, quickly set up an account, designate Steindorf as the school, and start earning!
Get the mobile app at the QR code
Plum Print
If you have a pile of your child’s school art, home art, cards, letters, writings, or objects that fit in a box, you can have them archived in a beautiful photo book!
Get 50% of your photobook deposit ($25)
Steindorf receives 20% of the total price!
Use discount code: STEINDORF
Your originals can be returned; you get digital photos as well
Charleston Wrap
Charleston Wrap (not just wrapping paper!)
This Fall and Holiday season shop 2,500 gifts and customizable items!
Steindorf receives 40% of all sales except personalized items which are 30%
Order by December 11 to ensure delivery by Christmas
Math Kangaroo Enrollment Is Open for 2026–2027!
The 30th Annual Math Kangaroo competition will take place on Thursday, March 18, 2027, and enrollment is now open!
Math Kangaroo is an international mathematics competition that encourages students to develop problem-solving skills and enjoy the challenge of mathematics.
Questions? Please contact steindorfmk@gmail.com
📝 How to Register
Go to the Math Kangaroo Registration Page.
Log in with your existing account, or create a new account if you are registering for the first time.
Click the “By Invitation” tab.
Select the test session that works best for your student.
Enter the corresponding Invitation Code:
March 18, 2027 | 3:00–4:15 PM PT
Invitation Code: CASAN_J0058918@2027MCMarch 18, 2027 | 4:30–5:45 PM PT
Invitation Code: Steindorf_STEAM_2021@2027MC
🔒 Please do not share these invitation codes.
⚠️ Important Eligibility Information
The Steindorf test center is only available to currently enrolled Steindorf students. It is not available to students attending other Cambrian School District schools or to siblings who attend a different school.
📅 Important Dates
Competition: Thursday, March 18, 2027
School registration deadline: December 15, 2026
Regular student enrollment deadline: December 31, 2026
Late student enrollment deadline: February 1, 2027
Learn more about the history of Math Kangaroo.
Steindorf Spirit Wear!
Shield Collection — Special Pricing!
Looking for some classic Steindorf spirit wear at a great price? For September and October only, we’re offering special pricing on our Shield Collection!
❤️ Youth Shield Tee — $10
🖤 Youth Shield Hoodie — $25
This is a great opportunity to grab some Steindorf gear for the whole family while supplies last!
Special pricing runs through October 31. Don’t miss out on these great deals!
Pick up orders from the front office.
Questions? Steindorf.spiritwear@gmail.com
7th Grade Boys Basketball Takes 2nd Place in the League!
The boys basketball season has come to end. Congratulations to players and all those who supported them. Yesterday, the 7th grade team played their final game with spirit and integrity, finishing in 2nd place for the season. Way to go, Steindorf!
It's So Hot, We're Melting!
Family Feudal!
Seventh graders represented different classes within the Feudal system of the Middle Ages to debate what to do when the harvest upon which they depend for sustenance failed.
Everyone's a Critic!
Fifth graders brought out their inner critic as they recorded thoughtful discussions with each other over themes, plot, characters, and their analyses of the book the class is reading.