Farnham FLASH

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January

27th, Tuesday - 100th Day of School

27th, Tuesday - New Families School Tour, @ 8:45 am

29th, Thursday - Pop Up Book Fair, 2:00-3:30 pm, Library

30th, Friday - Spirit Day: Dress Like a Teacher

30th, Friday - Parent Coffee with Mrs. O'Hehir, @ 8:30 am, Library

30th, Friday - Family Movie Night & Pop Up Book Fair, @ 5:30 pm, Cafeteria & Library

February

2nd, Monday - Readathon BEGINS!

3rd, Tuesday - H&SC Meeting, @ 6:30 pm, Library

5th, Thursday - Board Meeting: SOM & Good Apples @ 6:30 pm, District Office

6th, Friday - Sweetheart Dance, @ 5:30 pm, Cafeteria

7th, Saturday - Cambrian Code Off, @ 2:00-6:00 pm, Price Cafeteria

Dear Farnham Families,

It’s been a busy week at Farnham and we are not slowing down! We are officially over halfway through the school year, and it has been wonderful to reflect on how much our students have grown already this year.

Our Fifth Graders returned from Science Camp and have been excitedly sharing their favorite moments from the week. From outdoor adventures to hands-on learning and strong connections with peers, it was truly a memorable experience.

This week, our First Graders enjoyed an in-house field trip with the Lawrence Hall of Science, filled with engaging, hands-on science learning that sparked curiosity and excitement. In addition, our Fourth and Fifth Grade students participated in an assembly to kick off the Science Fair, setting the stage for inquiry, creativity, and scientific thinking.

Our Falcons are also loving their time with Mr. Tony in Theatre Arts, and students visited the Falcon Fab Lab, where they were presented with grade-level design challenges that sparked creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Looking ahead, we will be celebrating the 100th Day of School next week, and we can’t wait to see our Kindergarten students’ creative collections of 100 things! This is always such a joyful milestone!

We are also excited to welcome prospective families during another school tour next week, and we will also be participating in the Great Kindness Challenge, where our entire school community will focus on intentional acts of kindness and compassion toward others.

Please be sure to mark your calendars for two special events on Friday, January 30th:

• Principal Coffee in the Library following Morning Assembly – a great opportunity to learn more about what’s happening at Farnham and across the Cambrian School District.

• Family Movie Night that evening! Doors open at 5:00 PM, and Bad Guys 2 begins at 5:30 PM. Our Pop-Up Book Fair will also be open during that time in the Library!

Thank you for your continued partnership and for being such an important part of our Farnham community. We look forward to another meaningful week together where we solve problems, make good decisions, and show respect.

Be well,

Amy O'Hehir

Farnham Principal

P.S. Don't forget to scroll to the end to see pictures of what is happening at Farnham!

• Come watch the Bad Guys 2 on January 30, 2026 at 5:30pm (doors open at 5pm). We will have free popcorn available, and pizza and snacks for purchase. Have a few minutes to spare during the event, consider signing up for a shift here.
• We are having a Pop Up Book Fair happening Thursday January 29 from 2-3:30 and Friday January 30th during movie night from 5:30pm-7pm.
• Sweetheart Family Dance tickets are on sale now here. The dance is taking place on Friday, February 6 from 5:30-7:30pm. Join us for a night of pizza, cookies and dancing.
• Join us for our February Home and School Club Meeting at 6:30pm in the library on Tuesday, February 3. Stay after the meeting to help us plan the Walkathon; our next planning meeting starts at 7:30 pm.
• Ongoing fundraiser with Mrs. Fields for cookie dough and frozen snacks. Get some goodies and support your Farnham HSC by using this link.
• Submit your 5th Grade Yearbook dedications before March 20, 2026. Information in attached flyer.
• Save the Date for our Adults-Only Night on the Town on March 14, 2026. More details to follow.

New Year - New You! Join Farnham Dads for fun, hanging out, and sharing progress on your New Year’s Resolution!

STEVIE’S BAR AND GRILL ON 2705 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124.

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We want to recognize the Falcons who have just completed running 5K. (They have brought their lanyard and have run 25 laps!):

• Bauman: Mikail H, Jack LS, Aubrielle R, Marlie S
• Simpson: Amy VM, Everett X
• Hartje: Penny J, Viviana J, Riley K, Oliver L, Otgali Q, Nanda S
• Eilers: James C, Kai L
• Stone: Brie K
• Cochran: Scarlett T
• Zitzer: Ashley S
• Greco: Logan W
• Wolff: Carla A

We have several Falcons who have just finished running 10K (50 laps)!:

• Hartje: Nelson H
• Cochran: John W
• Johnson: Amber H
• Olson: Noa P

And we have a student who just finished running 15K (75 laps)!:

• Johnson: Arshan S

Congratulations! Great job, Farnham Falcons! Keep on moving!

A huge thank you to the families and community members who have already supported this year’s Read-a-thon—we’ve raised over $9,500 so far!

Students across TK–8 are reading to support mental health and social-emotional learning programs in our schools, with a district goal of $60,000. Participation is easy and flexible—fundraising is optional, and all awards are based on reading minutes.

Let’s keep the momentum going!
Register at www.getmovinfundhub.com using school code 655760c422c18, get ready to log reading minutes starting February 2nd, and share your student’s page if you’d like to invite support.

*Click on the Newsletter to Open in Another Tab

**You will then be able to click on the Flyer to Enlarge or Register

Classes that do NOT make the minimum enrollment will be canceled

Attendance recovery is a program that gives students the opportunity to make up missed instructional time. It also reduces the district’s loss of funding caused by student absences

When a student attends attendance recovery, it does not change their attendance records but it does help to create a positive school to home relationship where children’s well being is supported and valued.

The Cambrian School District has planned a fun academic day on February , 8:15am- 12:30pm at Fammatre Elementary School for students K-8. Students can come have fun and learn while they make up for their absences.

All morning snack and lunches will be complimentary (no cost) for the entire 2025-26 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