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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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

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)

Sept 1-30 Stock the Staff Lounge - 5th Graders

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

9 - Walk and Roll to School day

17 - District Board Meeting @ 6:30 PM

21-25 - FDN @ Five Guys 11AM -9 PM

22- Picture Day

25 - Steindorf International Fair 5-7 PM

30 - Parent Class for TK, K, & 1st Grade @ District Office 5:30 PM Details HERE

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• Student & Family Handbook

• 2026-2027 Bell Schedule

Thank you for attending Back to School Night. The more your child sees that you are involved in their school, the better their learning, social emotional well-being, and academic performance. Here is a good article that explains the relationship.

The city's Department of Transportation will be conducting a crosswalk study at Brighten Avenue and Ross, near the school parking lot exit, to determine if a crosswalk is warranted there. Updates to come.

• 94% of third-eighth graders reported they are happy that Steindorf is their school most or all of the time.
• 97% of these same students reported that adults at Steindorf care about the kids at Steindorf most or all of the time.

Warmly,

Debbie Stein

The "Wait Until 8th" pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least the END of 8th grade. Let’s protect the elementary and middle school years from the distractions and the dangers of a smartphone. Banding together helps decrease the pressure to have a phone at an early age. Read more about it here and see the CSD Board's Resolution below. (Wait Until 9th website) Wait Until 8th

In addition to having breakfast at home before school and the food students bring to school for the day, Steindorf provides complimentary breakfast at snack time and lunch at lunch time. We will no longer accept food, drink, or water bottle deliveries for students during the school day, including those brought by delivery services or brought by friends or family members. This will help us follow the rule to prevent the sharing of food due to allergies and cultural practices while also preventing distractions during the instructional day. Thank you for helping us to foster the same life skills of planning, responsibility, problem solving, and independence that we instill in all other aspects of school to prepare students for life.

To align with new California volunteer requirements for the purpose of supporting student safety, all volunteers must complete new clearance requirements before volunteering. This is just a precursor to volunteering for the school. WE STILL HAVE GREAT NEED FOR VOLUNTEERS AND APPRECIATE THE COUNTLESS WAYS THEY ENHANCE THE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE AND WHAT IT MEANS TO BE PART OF OUR SPECIAL COMMUNITY!

• This is a state law. Not a Cambrian issue.

• The law is about instructional time, not HSC after school family events. One time family events during the day like donuts with dads, family lunch picnic, watching PLC presentations, or watching school assemblies are outside of the intention of this law.

• Fingerprinting is based on the organization. If you have not been fingerprinted specifically for the Cambrian School District (CSD), then you must get fingerprinted to volunteer within CSD. CSD is not affiliated with Cambrian Little League.

• Volunteers may be fingerprinted elsewhere. You do not have to get fingerprinted through the CSD site offerings. However, you must go through the CSD volunteer registration process regardless of where you get fingerprinted.

See the Cambrian School District Website for Volunteering Directions & FAQ

Those who want to volunteer may get fingerprinted at any of the following CSD sites. See Fingerprinting Schedule below.

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

Classes will be held at the District Office. *Childcare available.*

Sign Up HERE

See Flyer below for details

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

*Cross Country Starts, August 31st, 3:15pm-4:30pm

Practice @ Price Middle School: M,T, W, Th 3:15-4:30

Coach Cynthia Johnson

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

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

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.

DONATE HERE OR USE QR CODE

Friday, August 28, 7:00 – 7:30pm

Google Meet link

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

Steindorf Project Cornerstone is looking for parent/guardian volunteers to read to our classrooms once a month! No experience is needed—all books and lesson materials are provided.

YMCA Project Cornerstone is a community initiative with the mission to create an environment where adults support and value all youth so they grow up feeling valued, respected, and known.

If you're interested in reading for your child's class, please reach out to your classroom teacher or contact Kate Viernes, our Project Cornerstone Lead at Steindorf at steindorf.pc@gmail.com.

New this year, our Stock the Staff Lounge program is a school-wide effort designed to boost morale and show our gratitude to the incredible team that keeps our school running every single day, including classroom teachers and aides, office staff, special subject teachers, the special education team, custodial staff, and our hardworking substitutes!

Each month, families from a featured grade level come together to donate individual snacks and drinks. Families also have the optional opportunity to pool funds together to provide a catered breakfast or lunch for the staff during their designated month.

Questions or want to get involved? Contact the Hospitality Team at steindorfhospitality@gmail.com

Steindorf Hospitality Webpage

September is 5th grade’s chance to shine! Drop off all donations to the office.

Save the date! Sep 9th 2026 will be our first Monthly Walk and Roll to School day!

As usual, we will use our app (https://www.scantoschool.com/) to track participation! The QR code tags will go out to all students by the end of next week! As a reminder, if you have registered your student, parents can receive a notification once your student is scanned upon arriving at the school. For any questions, feel free to reach out to steindorf.walkandroll@gmail.com.

Walk and Roll Webpage

ORDER HERE!

Pick up orders from the front office.

Questions? Steindorf.spiritwear@gmail.com

Today students and families enjoyed the first spirit assembly of the year. We concluded the week-long celebration of our Library Launch with a word parade where students and staff dressed as an adjective in celebration of literacy.