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

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

12:00 - Kindergarten until 9/4

2:35 - 1st-3rd Grades

3:00 - 4th-8th Grades

For Kindergarten Families Picking up from Extended Day between 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM

Please enter through the Front Office. This will be in effect through Labor Day.

AUGUST

24 -Annie Jr. Theater registration opens @ 10 AM (LINK)

24 & 25 - Boys Basketball Try-Outs (Flier Below)

26 - Early Dismissal

27 - Thursday- Early Dismissal due to Back to School Night

27 - Steindorf Back to School Night NEW TIME @ 5:30-6:50 PM!

28 - 1st HSC Meeting in Design Hub (or Zoom ) @ 9 AM

28 - Math League Info (Google Meet) @ 7:00 PM

SEPTEMBER

1 - Annie Jr. Rehearsals begin after school

1 - 7:00 PM -Fall Festival Kick Off (Zoom)

3 - District Board Meeting @ 6:30 PM

7 - Labor Day- NO SCHOOL

8 - Start of Full Day Kindergarten Dismissal @ 2:15 PM

8 - AfterSchool Enrichment Fall Trimester begins

17 - District Board Meeting @ 6:30 PM

22- Picture Day

25 - Steindorf International Fair 5-7 PM

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• 2026-2027 School Year Calendar

• HSC Website

• Student & Family Handbook

• 2026-2027 Bell Schedule

Join us at a new time for Back to School Night next Thursday, 8/27/26, 5:30-6:50PM. Learn how your child spends their days learning at Steindorf. This is an adults-only event. No child supervision will be provided.

Thursday, 8/27/26

Parents are welcome to join us for next Friday's 1st Spirit Assembly of the year. Join us afterward for the 1st Home & School Club (HSC) meeting of the year at 9am in the Design Hub.

94% of families reported their child’s first days of school were good or great!

Thank you to the 34% of Steindorf families who participated in the survey. See link below to learn more about the parent feedback. Please address questions or concerns to your child's teacher or office staff.

The start of the school year requires a lot of organization and attention to detail. 100% of the 30 Steindorf teachers and staff who participated in the survey reported being SATISFIED OR HIGHLY SATISFIED with the overall support they have received from the principal, office staff, specialists, and teachers so far this school year, with 80% reporting being HIGHLY SATISFIED!

Warmly,

Debbie Stein

A school-appropriate fidget is for students whose learning benefits from a small, silent, and discreet tool that students use to channel restless energy, ease anxiety, and improve concentration during class.

Fidgets must be:

• Silent, not visible, and allows only subtle hand movement without making noise or drawing the attention of other students.
• No larger than the student's hand.
• Used discreetly used under the desk so as to distract others.
• Soothing sensory needs or releasing excess energy.

Steindorf would benefit from hiring more adults to provide supervision during lunch. This is a paid position for adults who enjoy the sound of children at play and keeping them safe from harm. Interested? Contact Principal Stein at: steind@cambriansd.com

On Friday, September 25th, from 5:00-7:00 pm, the ASB Leadership students will host our fourth annual INTERNATIONAL FAIR to honor and celebrate our community's diverse cultures AND raise ASB funds for our Steindorf students and activities. International Fair Flyer 2026

Come join us at Steindorf to experience different cultural activities, enjoy lively performances, savor delicious food, and explore the student-created Open Market Bazaar featuring unique arts and crafts.

Food Booth Sign-Up

Parents, do you have a fantastic family/home recipe you'd like to showcase at your very own food booth? Please sign up here.

Student Shops Sign-Up

Students, do you have a special hobby, craft, or skill you'd like to showcase with your very own "shop" at the Open Market Bazaar? Please sign up here.

Sign-ups are due on Monday, September 14th.

Thank you for your support and donations. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Sincerely,

The ASB Student Leadership Team

Boys Basketball Try Outs August 24th and 25th. See Flyer for Details.

Co-Ed Cross Country Sign-Ups. See Ms. Michele in Room C-1.

Steindorf Chamber Choir is a yearlong 6th-8th grade singing ensemble that meets on Mondays 3:10-4:00pm in Room 16.

We will begin rehearsals on Monday, August 24.

Performance opportunities include concerts, CMEA Bay Section Conference, CMEA Large Festival, and other community events.

Information about the Cambrian Elementary Choirs for grades 3-5 will be available after Labor Day.

No audition or experience is necessary

For questions, please contact Mrs. Emelynn Montoya. montoyae@cambriansd.com

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Every Steindorf family is a member of the HSC!

Steindorf is a public school. Funding is determined by government entities that focus on safety, academics, payroll, and facilities. The costs of what Steindorf provides students are not covered by the school budget alone.

That translates to $2.50 per school day! Every little bit helps to provide vital programs and events, such as those listed below, to maintain our thriving school community.

Ready to volunteer? Let us know here how you can help.

Current areas of particular need:

• Fall Festival - Planning Committee members

• Girls on the Run (3rd-5th) - Coordinator

• Movie Night - Coordinator

• Passive Fundraising - Coordinator

• Spring Parent’s Night Out Auction - Coordinator / Planning Committee

Join our private Steindorf HSC Facebook group

Website: steindorfhsc.com

Donate here

We invite 4th–8th grade students who like math—and their awesome parents—to be part of the Steindorf Math League!

That’s right—we’re also looking for parent volunteers to join the journey! No experience needed; we provide books, digital resources and advice!

What is Math League

Steindorf Math League is a weekly, one-hour after-school program focused on advanced problem-solving. Classes are led by parent volunteers and intended to stretch students beyond the typical school math curriculum. All students participate in the five-contest Math Olympiad (MOEMS) elementary or middle school series.

Virtual Information Night

We will host a virtual Information Night to share more about the program and answer your questions. All families are welcome!

We especially encourage new families and families with students in grades 7–8 to attend, as we are still seeking parent coaches for our 7–8th grade classes. Parent volunteers are essential to making these classes possible.

Friday, August 28, 7:00 – 7:30pm

Google Meet link

More information, including schedule and testing dates is available here: Math League Interest Survey

We can't wait to kick off a brand-new year of math adventures and discoveries. Let’s grow our math minds—together!

Steindorf Math League Webpage

Fall 2026 Enrichment enrollment is now open: Steindorf Homeroom Registration

Spots are limited, sign up ASAP as classes are starting to fill up!

If you have questions or need support, you can always email the team at hello@homeroom.com. We're looking forward to another great season!

Steindorf After School Enrichment Webpage

Our Kick off meeting will be ON ZOOM at 7pm September 1st. We are looking for a group of volunteers to help plan the event (we will be reaching out more broadly for volunteers to help the day-of as well!)

We will be coordinating things like: Inflatables / Food / Activities / Logistics / Donations/ Volunteers/ Marketing

The event will take place in October, so we need to get started! We will meet regularly leading up to the event, at a time that works for our team. Please contact steindorf.fallfest@gmail.com

Sports Basement is giving Steindorf STEAM School an exclusive discount window so you can stock up cool stuff! Your discount runs from Wednesday, August 5 to Sunday, August 23 and is valid in-store at all 15 locations and online. Every purchase puts money back in your community.

A quick reminder on how the Basementeer program works:

• Families get 10% off everything, every time they shop

• 10% of profits from their purchases are donated directly to Steindorf STEAM School

All you need to do is update your Basementeer Beneficiary to Steindorf STEAM School, it only takes a moment and ensures every purchase counts for your school.

::: Update your Basementeer Beneficiary → HERE :::

Happy Shopping!

Three age-appropriate Safety Assemblies were held today to teach K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 students how to navigate traffic safely as they arrive and dismiss from school. These assemblies were sponsored by the City of San Jose's Walk & Roll Program.

Ask your child about the 5 ways to look before crossing a street.