Farnham FLASH

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AUGUST

6th, Thursday - District Board Meeting, @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm, PDC

12th, Wednesday - TK/Kinder Meet & Greet, @ 10:00 am (email with the details was sent August 4th)

13th, Thursday - 1st Day of School, @ 8:05 am

13th, Thursday - Sept 8th, Tuesday - TK/Kinder Modified Day, 11:50 am Dismissal

14th, Friday - Welcome Back BBQ, @ 4:00 pm, Hogue Park (see flyer below)

18th, Tuesday - Family Night Out (FNO), @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Habit Burger & Grill

18th, Tuesday - District Board Meeting, @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm, PDC

19th, Wednesday - H&SC Meeting, @ 6:00 pm, School Library

26th, Wednesday - FNO, Panda Express, 9:30 am - 9:30 pm

27th, Thursday - Back To School Night, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

SEPTEMBER

3rd, Thursday - District Board Meeting: Recognitions, @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm, PDC

7th, Monday - Labor Day, NO SCHOOL

8th, Tuesday - Full Day for TK & Kinder, 2:00 pm Dismissal

Dear Farnham Families,

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! We are excited to welcome both returning and new families to our wonderful Farnham community. Our first day of school is Thursday, August 13th, and we can't wait to kick off a fantastic year of learning, growth, and connection.

Here are a few important details to help you prepare:

• Gates open at 8:05 AM, and school begins promptly at 8:15 AM.
• We kindly ask that all family members exit the campus promptly after drop off so we can secure the campus and begin our day safely and smoothly.
• To our new families: I invite you to join me in the Multipurpose Room at 8:15 AM for a Principal Coffee Chat. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet one another, learn about Farnham's culture and values, and hear from our Home and School Club, who plays an essential role in supporting our students and staff throughout the year.

Here's to a joyful and successful school year ahead. We are so glad you're here.

Solve Problems, Make Good Decisions, and Show Respect

Go Falcons! 🦅

Be well,

Amy O'Hehir

Farnham Principal

Student class lists/assignments will be posted on the Farnham website and the Front Office windows on Tuesday, August 11th after 5 pm. You will be receiving an email from the district office on Friday, August 7th with your child's six digit student number which you will use to identify their specific classroom assignment.

Whatever classroom your child is placed in this school year, you can be assured that they will have a teacher who will provide them with an excellent educational experience and a caring environment to support their growth and development.

TK/Kinder Modified Schedules

From August 13th to September 4th, all TK and Kinder students will have an early dismissal of 11:50am to help them gradually adjust to a full school day. The first full day of class will be on September 8th.

Attendance Is Important

Consistent school attendance is key to success for your child. Ensuring your child is on time and in attendance on the first day of school is very important. If a student is NOT in attendance on the first day of school, they will be dropped from enrollment at the end of the day UNLESS we receive communication from their parent/guardian regarding the reason for their absence. If your child has five unexcused absences during the first week of school, August 14th-20th, your student will be dropped from enrollment at the end of the day on August 20th. If your child is dropped for any reason, you will need to re-enroll your child with the Cambrian School District.

Avoid Tardies

Being on time to school is a great way to start the day (students do not like walking into class late). Please avoid tardies at all costs. Gates open at 8:05 am, and close (and lock) at 8:15 am when the instructional day begins. After 8:15 am, everyone must check in through the school office, and students will walk themselves to class.

School Absences:

If your child will be absent or tardy, please call the automated 24 hour attendance line before the school day begins. Absences not cleared will be recorded as a truancy. Farnham's 24 hour automated attendance line is 408-377-3321 EXT 4102.

Medical Updates And Medications For 2026-2027 School Year:

Please provide updated medical forms for children with medical concerns and medication requirements for the 2026-2027 school year. The forms are available on the Cambrian District website's Enrollment Page. Please bring the updated and signed form(s), along with the medication, to the Health Office when school begins. A medication authorization form is required for both prescription and over-the-counter medicines. All medication must be in the original container, labeled by the pharmacist, with clear instructions for administration. O-T-C medications must be new in the sealed packaging.

Welcome back, Falcons! We hope you will join us for the Back to School BBQ on Friday, August 14, from 4-7pm at Hogue Park for some food and fun (see flyer for details).

Our first Home and School Club meeting will be on August 19 at 6pm in the library where we will discuss this year's budget and our plans for this upcoming year.

We are also kicking off our annual Giving Campaign with a goal of raising $60,000 to help support field trips, teacher stipends, and specialty programs like Fab Lab, Project Cornerstone and Starting Arts. For more information, please visit our website.

Looking forward to a great year!"

Link for Giving Campaign: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/farnhamhsc/

Complimentary Brunch/Lunch

All morning snack and lunches will be complimentary (no cost) for the entire 2026-27 school year. Even though school meals are free this year, we encourage you to complete the meal application to take advantage of additional benefits for you and your family, while also helping with school funding.

View Farnham School Menus here.

The large green bin is located in the Farnham parking lot. Accepting: Gently used clothes, shoes, hats, handbags, belts, bedding, linens, etc. Not Accepted: Furniture, books, rugs, mattresses, toys

For every full bin, our school earns money and 1 tree is planted!

Website: farnham.cambriansd.org
Location: 15711 Woodard Road, San Jose, CA, 95124
Phone: 408-377-3321