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Welcome to Farnham!

  • WELCOME TO FARNHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!

    As part of the Cambrian School District, we proudly partner with our families and community to ensure each of our students possess the strongest foundation upon which to build their future success. Our goal is to serve, support and exceed your expectations.

    As Farnham’s Principal, I strongly encourage every family become involved and engaged in a meaningful way in their child’s educational experience.  Our school is a caring, collaborative community where we develop creative and critical thinkers and foster a strong sense of community.  This allows our school to serve as a shining example of how true teamwork and partnership between the home and school translate into success for every child.

    As a District, we believe all children have value, deserve respect, can learn, can succeed, have a right to the best education possible, and can be lifelong learners. 

    Cambrian School District has a rich tradition of excellence and a stellar reputation based upon student achievement, staff professionalism, and parent satisfaction. Our rigorous, hands-on curriculum advances critical thinking and problem-solving skills. At the Elementary level, our schools have seen tremendous growth in student learning. Our highly trained staff continues to carefully connect the District’s mission, vision, core values and beliefs to enhance teaching and learning through the implementation of instructional best practices.

    Together, let’s explore the infinite possibilities in learning for our children!

    Matt Hill

    Farnham Principal
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    Office Hours:   7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
     
    24 Hour Attendance Line:  408-377-3321 Ext. 4102
     
    School Office:  408-377-3321 Ext. 4100

Our Newsletter

  • We publish our school newsletter every two weeks on Thursday. Farnham has gone green and we send electronic copies only.  If you are not receiving the FLASH every two weeks, please contact our secretary, Patricia Lee, so we can ensure our system has the correct address for you. 

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School Announcements

  • CAMBRIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD VACANCY

    At present, there is one vacancy on the Cambrian School District Governing Board. The Board determined on October 18, 2018 that they will fill the Board vacancy. If you are interested in serving Cambrian School District as a Board of Trustee member for the next two years, please read the Appointment Timeline and Board Policy & Procedure 9223 below. This seat’s term expires in November of 2020. Applications are being accepted through 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 at the District Office.                                                                                                                                             

    Board Policy 9223: Whenever a vacancy occurs as defined in Government Code Section 1770, or whenever a resignation of a School Board Member has been filed with the County Superintendent of Schools containing a deferred effective date, The Cambrian School District Board shall, within 60 days of the vacancy or the filing of the deferred resignation with the County Superintendent of Schools, either call an election or make a provisional appointment to fill the vacancy. 2. If a provisional appointment is made, it shall be the policy of the Cambrian School District to involve community representatives in the appointment. Board Procedure 9223 available at www.cambriansd.org on the District Information page, Board of Trustees section, Board Policies & Procedures subsection.

    Click here for Board Member Provisional Appointment Application

     

    Board Member Provisional Appointment Timeline 2018

    Monday, Oct. 22 - Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018: Applications may be submitted to the District office weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., except during lunch (11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.).

    Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018: Deadline for submitting provisional appointment application to the District office is 5:00 p.m..

    Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018: A screening panel will determine which applicants move on to the interview process. Applicants will be contacted if selected to move on to formal interviews.

    Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018: FORMAL INTERVIEWS  During a special Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees will interview candidates and the provisional appointment will be determined. The time of the meeting TBA.

    Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018: The new Board of Trustees member will be sworn in at the public meeting at 7:30 p.m..

    Who Can Apply? Any person, regardless of sex, who is 18 years of age or older, a citizen of California, a resident of the school district, a registered voter and who is not disqualified by the Constitution or laws of California from holding a civil office, is eligible to be elected or appointed a member of a governing board of a school District without further qualifications.             (California Education Code Section 35107)

    CAMBRIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES FACT SHEET

    Cambrian School District's Governing Board is composed of five elected members and serve a four-year term.  Elections are held in even-numbered years and terms are staggered to ensure that only 2 or 3 seats are open each election.

    The Cambrian Board of Trustees works with the Superintendent to:

     

    • Provide direction for the District
    • Establish District policies and procedures
    • Ensures accountability
    • Provide community leadership on behalf of the district and public education.

     

    The Governing Board makes learning a priority for all students, prioritizing goals and clarifying expectations for positive outcomes. The Board will establish structure, provide citizen oversight and protect the public’s interest in preserving a free and equitable public education system. These responsibilities represent core functions that are so fundamental to a school system’s accountability to the public that they can only be performed by an elected governing body. Authority is granted to the Board as a whole, not each member individually. Therefore, Board Members fulfill these responsibilities by working together as a governance team with the Superintendent to make decisions that will best serve all the students in the community.  In California, there are approximately 1,000 school districts and county offices of education that are governed by more than 5,000 school board members. California’s is the largest public school system in the nation, serving more than 6 million students--a collective student body larger than the total population of many other states.

    Board Meetings

    All Board meetings are held at the Cambrian School District Professional Development Center, 4115 Jacksol Drive Building 7, San Jose, CA 95124. This building is located behind the main office and can be reached by entering the gate to the right of the main building. Regularly scheduled meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are held the first and third Thursday of every month, August-June. Special Board meetings dates and start times vary and are scheduled when needed.

    Questions? Contact…

    For more information regarding the responsibilities of Board of Trustees members, please direct inquiries to Carlena Grandey, assistant to Superintendent Dr. Carrie Andrews, at grandeyc@cambriansd.com or (408) 377-2103.
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  • The Results Are In!

     

    CAASPP test scores are in and Farnham showed tremendous student growth!

     

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  • 2018-19 School Tours

    School tours will be held on the following dates from 8:30-9:30am.  Please meet in the Farnham cafeteria after checking in at the office.

    • Wednesday, January 16
    • Friday, February 7
    • Tuesday, March 7                           

    Contact our school office at 408-377-3321 to RSVP.
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  • Farnham Spirit Wear

    • Order Farnham Spirit Wear online here.  Available through Sep 14.
    • Order form available here or pick one up in the office.  Available all year!
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  • Information for Farnham After School Programs
    After School Program Coordinator: Nina Le
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  • New Standards-Based Report Cards

    Information regarding new Standards Based Report Cards for Grades K - 5 from our Educational Services Department 
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  • Web Based Learning
    A few online learning tools to keep your child sharpening their learning skills.
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Home and School Club Announcements

  • Welcome to another exciting year at Farnham Elementary School, with an especially warm welcome to our incoming new families. Each year, Farnham’s Home & School Club (H&SC) funds all of our student field trips, in-class programs, Art Vista program, walking program, student assemblies and much more. Our Giving Program is needed to support these activities.  Please consider donating by clicking on the Giving Program flyer. 
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  • Visit Farnham's Home and School Club Page to find out more about getting involved in our community.  
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  • Support Our School: Find easy ways to support your child's school while shopping at home or online.  

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    • Farnham receives up to 10% of every purchase when shoppers use our School Rewards link to access Amazon.

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    Donations at our school can be made at PayPal

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