Farnham FLASH

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OCTOBER

23rd, Friday - Pumpkin Walk, @ 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

26th, Monday - Farnham School Site Council & ELAC, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

26th, Monday - 28th, Wednesday - FNO @ Five Guys Burgers on Camden Ave

30th, Friday - Spirit Day: Orange and Black Day

30th, Friday - Kona Ice Sold After School

NOVEMBER

3rd, Tuesday - FNO @ Chipotle, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

3rd, Tuesday - HSC Meeting, Library @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

4th, Wednesday - Parent Workshop, Take it Personally. See more Info Below

5th, Thursday - District Board Meeting, SOM & good Apples @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm, PDC

6th, Friday - Farnham EL Parent Morning, @ 8:40 am - 9:40 am

Students who choose to dress up on October 23th should wear costumes that do not interfere with their ability to work in the classroom setting. The costumes should be worn over their street clothes, so students can easily change out of their costumes. Please see more information below:

The costume parade will begin during the usual Friday morning assembly. Parents are welcome to stay for the parade.

Costume Guidelines

• If your child’s costume has a fake weapon or any other prop that must be carried in the hand of the student, please leave this part at home, as this type of prop is not allowed at school.

• Please avoid costumes that require masks, extravagant make-up, or sprayed hair.

• Costumes are not allowed to have dangerous objects (e.g., toy swords, toy guns, chains, skates, or spray cans).

• Students should wear school clothes under the costume.

• Costumes should not be too scary (so that our younger students are not frightened)

• No weapon, blood, or gore may be part of the costumes.

• Costumes should be of appropriate length (not too short, too tight, or see-through).

• Costumes should not include things on the hands or face (e.g., masks) that interfere with writing or sight.

• Students should plan to wear shoes that will be safe for outdoor recess and PE activities.

• Costumes should be tasteful, modest, and appropriate for a school environment and follow the basic guidelines of school dress code standards.

We thank you in advance for helping your child follow the rules about costumes. We know that the children look forward to showing off their costumes safely so that no little ones are scared.

Dear Farnham Families,

Last week we wrapped up our Goal Setting Conferences, and I am still so grateful for every family who sat down with our teachers. These conversations are one of the most meaningful ways we build a strong home and school connection, and our Falcons see that the adults in their lives are on the same team.

We would love to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to share your feedback about this year’s Goal Setting Conferences. Your responses help us make these conversations even more valuable for every family. The survey is available in both English and Spanish.

👉 Goal Setting Conference Survey / Encuesta sobre las Conferencias de Metas

As your child works toward their goals, keep the conversation going at home with our Farnham 3 Personal Standards: Solve Problems, Make Good Decisions, and Show Respect. Ask your child which standard is helping them most with their goal right now!

🎃 Our Pumpkin Walk is NEXT WEEK! This is one of our favorite Farnham traditions, and we can’t wait to celebrate together on Friday, October 23rd from 4:30-8:30 pm. Please see more information below.

🦅 Join Us for Our Costume Parade! Families are invited to cheer on our Falcons at our Costume Parade on Friday, October 23, at 8:20 am on the track. Please stand inside the track to watch as our students parade around in their costumes. Bring your smiles, your cameras, and your loudest Falcon cheers! We can’t wait to share this festive morning with you.

🚸 Keeping Our Falcons Safe: With extra families joining us on campus for the Pumpkin Walk, please continue to yield to pedestrians, keep red zones and neighbor driveways clear, and use designated crosswalks. Thank you for helping every arrival and dismissal stay safe.

Thank you, as always, for your partnership. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Be well,
Amy

P.S. Don't forget to scroll to the end to see pictures of our Falcons!

Please Click Here to Read about the Changes and Start the Volunteer Process

*Fingerprinting with the Verify Group is available at their offices:

262 East Hamilton Avenue, Suite A

Campbell, CA 95008

• You may scan the QR slip that was given on Picture Day to view/order your photos
• Picture packages are mailed directly to your home
• No QR slip? No problem! Please visit fmc.generationsschoolphotography.com.
• Click on "Find My Code" to look up your child's gallery code
• You will need their student ID number (which can be found on their ID card or with your school)

We are excited to see you at the Pumpkin Walk tomorrow (4:30pm-8:30pm)!

Are you able to volunteer during the event? By filling just one volunteer spot, you can help make the event a success!

Take a look at the open spots here: Pumpkin Walk Sign-up

Ongoing Fundraisers:

Five Guys Dining Event: October 26th - 28th (Mon.-Wed.)

• Enjoy Five Guys all day for all three days, and 25% of sales will go back to Farnham Elementary!

Charleston Wrap:

• Shop Charleston Wrap and help Farnham earn 40% of every item sold! It’s a great way to get a head start on gifts while supporting our school.
• Use Code 11152 to register!

See's Candy:

• Stock up on your favorite See’s Candies or purchase gift cards for yourself or as gifts (we earn 20% back!)

We will be selling silly socks to raise money to ensure that all students are able to attend science camp this year. Socks are $5 and will be sold after school by the flagpole October 14-30 (Monday, Wednesday & Friday), as well as at the Pumpkin Walk. Thank you for supporting our fifth grade class!!

*Click on the Flyer to Enlarge or to go to the Registration Page

Family Photos at Vasona Park

Capture beautiful family memories with a professional outdoor photo session—just in time for your holiday cards! With limited spots available, don’t miss this special opportunity to create photos you’ll treasure while giving back to CEF. A portion of each session supports student enrichment programs.

Book Your Photo Session

Minted Holiday Fundraiser
Check off your holiday list while supporting CEF! Get 20% off holiday cards, stationery, and personalized gifts with code FUNDRAISE CAMBRIAN. Plus, 10% of your purchase goes back to CEF to support student enrichment programs.

Shop Minted

Two easy ways to shop, save, make memories, and support our students! Every purchase makes a difference.

Project Cornerstone is pleased to partner with Cambrian School District to offer Take It Personally (TIP), a six-session workshop series for parents, caregivers, and caring adults at Steindorf STEAM School. This learning opportunity is open to all parents and caregivers in your district.

What: Take It Personally

Build stronger relationships with your family and discover practical tools to help young people thrive. Weekly sessions focus on care, support, boundaries, and keys to success in school, friendships, and life.

When: October 28; November 4, 12, and 18; December 2 and 9 | 5:30–7:00 p.m. registration link

All sessions are on Wednesdays except November 12, which is a Thursday.

Where: Steindorf STEAM School Cafeteria

3001 Ross Ave., San Jose, CA 95124

Who: Free for parents, caregivers, and caring adults in Cambrian School District.

Childcare is available for children in TK–8th grade.

More information here.

Open the Door to More Volunteers

Volunteers make our schools stronger. They support classrooms, field trips, student activities, and school programs - and students benefit when parents and community members can be involved.

The new volunteer clearance process includes a $77 fingerprinting cost, which can be a barrier for some families.

Help Remove the Barrier

Cambrian Educational Foundation (CEF) has launched the Volunteer Support Fund with an initial $3,000 investment to help provide financial assistance for required fingerprinting.

Your donation can help multiply that impact by helping more parents and community members become cleared volunteers.

To direct your donation to this fund, visit www.cambrianef.org/giving.

Under "Please direct my support to:" select "Volunteer Support Fund" from the dropdown menu.

Parent Education Series for Targeted Grade Levels

Oct 21st , Middle School Years

**NEW TIME 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm**

Please stop by to pick up lost jackets, hats, water bottles and lunchboxes! Lost & Found is located in the breezeway next to the office. When possible we will display lost and found in front of the school for your convivence

Labeling your items with first and last name helps us to get lost items back to our students. Please label all items sent to school!

LOST AND FOUND WILL BE DONATED AFTER THE PUMPKIN WALK!

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.

Any questions, please contact the Health/Attendance Clerk, Renee Gundersen 408-377-3321 EXT 4104. Remember to always include her in any email( gundersenr@cambriansd.com) regarding absences or tardies.

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.

Truancy:

A pupil is considered truant if they are absent without a valid excuse for:

• Three full days in one school year.

• Any combination of absences or tardiness exceeding 30 minutes on three occasions in one school year.

Upon classification as a truant, the school will notify the parent or guardian, informing them of the pupil's truancy status and their obligation to ensure the pupil's attendance.

Habitual Truancy:

If a pupil is reported as a truant three or more times in one school year, the pupil is considered a habitual truant. A School Attendance Review Team (SART) meeting will be scheduled with the parent/guardian to work on a success and remediation plan.

Chronic Absenteeism:

A pupil is deemed chronically absent if they miss 10% or more of school days in a year, regardless of whether the absences are excused or unexcused.

Students who are habitual truants or chronically absent may be referred to a School Attendance Review Board (SARB). These bodies work with the student and family to address attendance issues and may recommend community services or other interventions.

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