Fammatre Newsletter
September 17th, 2020
Dates to Remember
Weds., Sept. 23rd: Student Instructional Materials Pick-up Day (see details below)
9:00am-10:00am: PK-1st Grade
10:00am-11:00am: 2nd - 3rd Grade
11:00am-12:00pm: 4th - 5th Grade
Oct. 5 - Oct. 13th: Parent Teacher Conferences
Instructional Materials Pick Up Day - Wed. Sept. 23rd
If you have more than one grade level and would like to pick them up all together let one our staff helpers know what other grade levels you need as you drive up.
Times:
9:00am - 10:00am: PK, TK, K, & 1st
10:00am - 11:00am: 2nd & 3rd
11:00am - 12:00pm 4th & 5th
Process:
- To ensure the safety of all, everyone please wear a mask and remain in your cars during the entire process.
- Please continue to adhere to all safety guidelines issued by the County of Santa Clara.
- Before arriving at Fammatre, write your child’s Last Name, First Name, and their Teacher's name in large print on a piece of paper.
- Upon arrival, put the paper with your child's name on it in the passenger side dashboard/windshield so it is visible as you pull into the Fammatre parking lot.
- Fammatre Staff will read your child's name via walkie talkie to staff members at the far end of the loop so that their bag of instructional materials can be ready for pick-up when you reach the end of the parking lot loop.
- Drive to the end of the parking lot loop and stay in your car
- A staff member will hand you the bag of your child's materials
FABULOUS FALCON RECIPIENTS
Please join us in celebrating the students below. They were recognized on September 11, 2020 for Being Caring.
Kindergarten
Ms. Kuljis: Dominc S.
Ms. Ramirez: Ayla A.
1st Grade
Ms. Cummings: Elias L.
Ms. Erich: Santiago A.,
Ms. Shen: Nicholas L.
2nd Grade
Mrs. Amyx: Soleil M.
Mrs. Baker/Mrs. Matveief: Genevieve V.
Mrs. Austin: Paisley V.
3rd Grade
Mrs. Liewer: Grace G.
Ms. Lonergan: Daphne J.
Mrs. Parker: Cameron T.4th Grade
Mr. Carter: Josiah C.
Mrs. Higa: Sofiella F.
Mr. Wolff: Camila C.
5th Grade
Mrs. Feld: Guinevere G.
Mr. Bovone: Zachary I.Library Book Returns
Please check with your child to see if they may have a Fammatre library book(s) somewhere at home. If you find books, please feel free to drop them in the bin located inside our front gates. If the gates are locked books can be slipped through the bars and into the box. You may also drop off books at our next drive through curriculum pick up day on Friday, September 23rd.
Home & School Club Volunteers Needed
If you are interested in volunteering this year please sign up on the link below. You may also find the link on the Fammatre school website under the Home and School Club tab.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f4cabaf23a2ff2-fammatre1
Spiritwear on Sale Now
Fammatre Spiritwear is now on sale! Click on the link below to see what styles are available and to place your order.
https://www.1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/CA/San+Jose/Fammatre+Elementary+School
Student Meal Program
The Cambrian School District is offering free breakfast and lunch daily to anyone under 18 years of age. Brown bag meals will be available for pickup at Price Middle School, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., providing breakfast and lunch for the following day. You do not need to show any ID. Children do not need to be present to receive meals. Family members may walk up or drive up to receive meals.
For more information about menus, nutrition and the CSD food program, visit our website at https://www.cambriansd.org/domain/268.
Please contact the Food Services office at 408-559-0273 with any questions.
Giving Campaign 2020-2021
The Giving Campaign is the only fund raising event where 100% of the donations go directly back to our students to improve their experience for this school year. Your donation is tax deductible and it is one of the few fund raising options available to us under current safety guidelines.Contributions to the Giving Campaign can be enhanced through “Corporate Matching”. In 2019/20 we gained over $38,000 from corporations matching our family’s donations. Please see our Q&A and Corporate Matching and Donation form for more details.
The goal to raise $45,000 will go through September. If you have any questions, please contact me at sjfamily4D@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of Fammatre and all our Fammatre Falcons!
Click on the links below to view:
Giving Campaign Information: https://www.cambriansd.org/Page/338
https://forms.gle/WzWCtP1rPZRddDby8
Q&A sheet, which addresses payment methods, processing and https://www.cambriansd.org/cms/lib/CA01902282/Centricity/Domain/129/Giving%20Campaign%202020%20Q_A.pdf
Online Donation site (at this time, we are only accepting online donations, no checks or cash)
https://www.cambriansd.org/Page/338
Corporate Matching and Donation form
Home and School Club Webpage
YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT CAMBRIAN STUDENTS and ENDORSE CAMBRIAN LAND DEVELOPMENT
The Cambrian School District has been in the process of assessing potential land redevelopment of District-owned properties as a new ongoing revenue stream to support our students, programs, and District. After evaluating multiple options, we identified the Metzler Elementary School at Cambrianna Drive as a promising opportunity to convert a portion of this site into an ongoing revenue stream. The proposed development matches and complements the character of the neighborhood.
The proposed housing development project for the Cambrian School district will generate ongoing revenue that will support CSD’s outstanding programs.
Please join Cambrian parents, teachers, and neighbors and click here to sign a letter of support asking the City of San Jose to approve the District’s general plan amendment application.
For more information about the Cambrian School District’s “Support Our Students” land development initiative, please check out our webpage or contact former Cambrian School District parent Eve Walton at SOSCambrianSchoolDistrict@gmail.com. Stay informed on the Initiative, please sign up for our mailing list by clicking here.
Device Loan Request
- Borrowing a device: If you are interested in borrowing a Chromebook, iPad or Mobile Hotspot, please fill out the following form.
- Exchanging a device: If you borrowed a device that is faulty or damaged, please fill out the following form to request an exchange.
- All applicants must have Cambrian students. Identification will be requested when you pick up the device.
- You also need to fill out the Device Loan Agreement prior to picking up the device.
Distance Learning Help!
This is where you can request a Chromebook or Mobile Hotspot for your child, learn more about the system requirements to run our distance learning apps and program, and there are resources and video tutorials showing how to log in and use our many of the tools your children will be using.
Zoom meeting tips and tricks
If you are unable to get into the class meeting with the link the teacher provided, try the following:- Double-check the schedule provided by the teacher - do you have the correct meeting time and link?
- Go to the Zoom App or zoom.us website, click on "Join a meeting". Then enter the meeting ID and passcode provided by your child's teacher
- Try powering off and then back on your device and then try joining the meeting again.
- Still not able to join? Please call the Fammatre Office at 408-377-5480 and we will try to help troubleshoot.
Cambrian Extended Care Schedule
Dear Cambrian Families,
Thank you for your patience as we have worked to create a new and revised extended care program! Whether you have chosen to attend school in the Hybrid Model or have chosen 100% Distant Learning, all families are welcome to attend Cambrian Extended Care! To register for our program please visit the Cambrian Extended Care website or go to https://cambriansd.ce.eleyo.com/.
CAMBRIAN EXTENDED CARE SCHEDULE
Session 1: August 19th-September 11th
Session 2: September 14th-October 9th, M-F, 3:00PM-6:00PM.
*Registration for Session 2 opens Monday, September 7th.