Farnham FLASH

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AUGUST

27th, Wednesday - Pumpkin Walk Mtg, @ 6:00 pm, Library

28th, Thursday - Early Dismissal - TK/K @ 11:40 am, 1st-3rd @ 1:15 pm, 4th-5th @ 1:25 pm

28th, Thursday - Back To School Night, @ 6:00 pm (TK-2nd) & 6:40pm (3rd-5th), See Flyer Below

SEPTEMBER

1st, Monday - Labor Day, NO SCHOOL

4th, Thursday - Bike Rodeo, @ 3:00 pm, More Info to Follow

4th, Thursday - Board Meeting, @ 6:30 pm, PDC

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

9th, Tuesday - Home & School Club Meeting, @ 6:30 pm, Library

13th, Saturday - Good Will Fundraiser

15th, Monday - Beginning Band Meeting, @ 5:30 pm, Farnham Cafeteria

16th, Tuesday - Choir Parent Info Meeting, @ 6:30 pm, Steindorf Cafeteria

17th, Wednesday - Cadet Parent Info Meeting, @ 6:30 pm, Bagby Room 27

18th, Thursday - Board Meeting, @ 6:30 pm, PDC

22th, Monday - Picture Day, More Info to follow

Dear Farnham Families,

I am thrilled to share that Farnham has had a successful kickoff to the school year! Our Falcons are already soaring by living out our three personal standards of solving problems, making good decisions, and showing respect. The positive energy on campus is inspiring, and we can’t wait to keep the momentum going. We’re also looking forward to seeing our families at Back to School Night on Thursday, August 28th. Mark your calendars for this special evening and look for specific information from your teacher.

Be well,

Amy O’Hehir

Farnham Principal

A NOTE FROM YOUR HSC BOARD:

We are off to a great start to this year, and it was wonderful to see so many new and familiar faces at the Back to School BBQ and our first HSC meeting. We are kicking off planning for the Pumpkin Walk next Wednesday, August 27, at 6pm in the library and hope to see many of you there to contribute your thoughts and ideas for our big fall event.

Have pictures from the beginning of the year festivities? Be sure to send them to yearbookfarnham@gmail.com. We look forward to an exciting fall semester.

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TK/Kinder Modified Schedules

Until September 5th, TK and Kinder students will have an early dismissal of 11:40am to help them 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 2025-2026 School Year:

Please provide updated medical forms for children with medical concerns and medication requirements for the 2025-2026 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.

• The main drop-off and pick-up areas are in the front of the school (the loop) on Woodard Ave, and in the parking lot. Both options are drop off and pick-up only. NO parking is allowed. Do NOT leave your car unattended.

• The left lane in the loop is for passing only. The lane closest to the white curb is for drop-off and pick-up ONLY.

• Students should be prepared ahead of time to exit the vehicle at drop-off.

• Pull all the way forward, stay in your car, and allow your child to exit or enter curbside as quickly as possible.

Be Kind & Considerate

• The parking lot is for teachers and staff ONLY. We have many staff members that arrive at various times throughout the day.

• Student safety during drop off is provided by staff and student leadership. Please be kind and respectful to our helpers.

• It is your responsibility to slow down, observe all stop signs, obey the crossing guard, and keep an eye out for children’s safety.

• Use sidewalks and crosswalks ONLY. Please teach your child to NOT walk through the parking lot or through the loop from the inner lane.

• Do not block neighbor driveways EVER.

• It is against the law to park in a space designated for disabled persons (if you do not have a placard), or park in front of a curb painted red or yellow. Violators will be ticketed, towed, and/or reported to police.

IF YOU CAN, WALK YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL! Park on the street in the neighborhood and walk with your child to school. It's quality time with your child, a great way for students to get their wiggles out, and an opportunity to get to know other parents.

Teachers will greet students at the classroom from 8:05-8:15 am. For safety, our playgrounds are off-limits before school. Please remind your child and help keep them off the playground. Parents are expected to leave campus by 8:15am. FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY, PLEASE CLOSE THE GATE WHEN YOU LEAVE.

For the safety of all Farnham students, we have a designated drop-off and pick-up area on Woodard for Adroit Drivers only.

Please help us keep this space clear—do not park, drop off, or pick up in this zone unless you are an Adroit Driver.

Your cooperation ensures our students can arrive and leave safely every day. Thank you for your support!

September 4th, after school is the SJDoT’s Bike Rodeo program. This is optional and requires parental/guardian presence/supervision. This event will take place from 3:00-4:00 pm on our back playground.

A bike rodeo is a bicycle skills event which provides an opportunity for bicyclists to practice and develop skills that will help them to become better bicyclists and avoid typical crashes.

No permission slip is needed, but we do require that a parent or guardian be present during the time that their child(ren) are participating. Students need to bring their own bike and helmet. If they do not have a helmet, we will have a limited supply on hand to provide for these students.

Please RSVP through this link: https://forms.gle/LA7WywrrWYMfkJyYA. You can also sign up your student on arrival at the bike rodeo. However, the RSVP list gives the program leads an idea of how many students will be participating.

Program Flier: English | Spanish | Vietnamese

Fall registration for Cambrian Extended Day 2025-2026 school year is still open.

Registration before August 1st was guarantees placement in the Extended Day program as capacity allows. Late registrations after August 1 will be waitlisted.

Through the Expanded Learning Opportunity Programs State Funding, families who qualify will be able to participate in all Cambrian Extended Day programs at no cost. To find out if your child qualifies for the Cambrian Expanded Learning/Extended Day Program at no cost, please submit the Cambrian Household Income Form (Form is to be completed after June for the 2025-2026 school year.)

Program Hours: Morning Care (7:00 - 8:05 am) and After School Care (Dismissal Time - 6:00 pm)

Extended Care Registration is through the Eleyo Website: Register through Eleyo

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.

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