Lynhaven Elementary School

School News

Updated Fri, Feb 9th

School Site Council is scheduled for January 30th at 2:30 p.m. We will meet in Room 9. 

Our agenda can be accessed here

Updated Wed, Feb 7th

If the weather or schedules got in the way of attending our Open Enrollment Tours, you can view our slideshow here

Updated Fri, Jan 26th
Project Cornerstone has two parent workshops scheduled in January: 
January 19: Boundaries that Teach
9-10:30 am, on Zoom
January 26: How to Talk to Our Kids about Race, Racism, and Equity
9 am - 10:30 am, on Zoom
You can register for the workshops here: tinyurl.com/ CampbellUSDWorkshops
Updated Fri, Apr 19th


Lynx Bulletin


January 12th, 2024

Dear Lynhaven Families, 

Please see below for important information. 

Save the Date:

January 

1/15th Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (No School)
1/17th-1/19th Scholastic Book Fair
1/18th School Experience Survey Opens for Families
1/23rd  5th Grade Hearing, Dental & Vision Screening
1/30th ELAC 8:30am-10am
1/30th School Site Council 2:30pm-3:30pm


February
2/16th  8:30am - 10:00am
2/19th-2/23rd Presidents Week (No School) 

SPIRIT DAYS

1/26 Flannel Day 
2/16 Disney Day
3/29 Twin Day
4/26 Mismatch Day
5/24 Dress for success career day
6/6 Tropical Day


Always stay connected. Click the link to view & subscribe to the Lynhaven School calendar. 


Subscribe to Lynhaven Calendar


**2024-2025 School Calendar Available Here

Art & Nature Gr. 1-3 Session 2
If your student is enrolled in session 2 of the Art & Nature Sessions please mark your calendars! 

Please ensure your child is picked up on time. 

Tme: 1:10 p.m. - 2:10 p.m
Where: Room 23
When:

Class 1: 1/17

Class 2: 1/24

Class 3: 1/31

Class 4: 2/7

Class 5: 2/14

Class 6: 2/28
Class 7: 3/6
Class 8: 3/13

2024-2025 Campbell Care Registration Information

Below is the link for the upcoming school years registration information. Please read the information FULLY & CAREFULLY.

https://www.campbellusd.org/campbellcare#program

Parent Workshops: Positive Parenting
By Kira Fuerstenau Behavior Specialist for general education at CUSD


When: February 16th, 2024: 8:30am - 10:00am


On the Move: Parenting Children with ADHD


Will explore what life is like for children who have ADHD, how to handle the houghest manifestations of their condition, and how to work with your child to help them excel.


2024-2025 Open Enrollment

Lynhaven Elementary School will be enrolling NEW & INCOMING students entering TK - 5th grade for the 2024-2025 school year.  

**If your child is a CURRENT Lynhaven student they are automatically rolled over to the following school year (No action needed unless you are withdrawing them).


Enrollment Begins: 8am on January 16, 2024
Enrollment Ends: 4pm on February 9, 2024

You can find out more about the enrollment process, view TK and Kinder Readiness Resources, and find FAQs here

Visit: https://www.campbellusd.org/schoolplacement 

Submit your completed enrollment documents any day during this period.

A Message PTA 

                                                   
Each month will have a designated grade to drop off snacks on the FIRST FRIDAY of the month (feel free to bring them before if you want to). It’s a one-time commitment! Below are month dates per grade.

Dates per grade are:

2/2 - 2nd Grade
3/1 - 3rd Grade
4/5- 4thGrade
5/3 - 5th Grade


Scholastic Book Fair

Mark your calendars!
1/17th-1/19th - Most students will have an opportunity to shop during school hours. 
1/15th-1/28th online shop is available anytime from
1/17th- Families are welcomed after school hours in the library 

1/18th - Families welcomed to shop between 5:00pm- 6:15pm. 


Scholastic offers eWallet, which means you can create a Book Fair account. Unused money will be transferred to an e-gift card. Visit: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/lynhavenelementaryschool


Questions?? Contact PTA VP; Krista at lynhavenptavp [at] gmail.com

Website: https://lynhavenelempta.membershiptoolkit.com/


Change of Address/Contacts

As your students spend the majority of their day at school, please help us bridge the communication with your most current and up to date information. 

If you have had a change in your physical home address or your contact information has changed please connect with the front office.


Yard/Noon Duty Assistant

If you are interested in a part time position and consider yourself to be a good role model and mentor for students then you should  join our team! 

Yard/Noon Duty Assistant - LYNHAVEN


Volunteer Information

Throughout the school year there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved. Parents and guardians are encouraged to volunteer. However, safety and security is a top priority. Below you will find links to fill out volunteer applications.

Please note TB test dated no more than 4 years is a requirement.


Fingerprints are valid during your students' duration at Lynhaven.


Recommended- Volunteer packet with Livescan form (fingerprints required) is for volunteers who will be alone with students (overnight field trips, field trips where they will be alone with children and no staff overseeing them, support with small groups in an area which is not supervised by a staff member, yard duty etc.)

Volunteer packet no livescan form (no fingerprint clearance required) are for all volunteers which will be under supervision by a staff member at all times, for example, small groups within the classroom under teacher supervision, reading in the classroom, any type or volunteering where they will be overseen by staff.


(For assistance with the application please contact Community Liaison; Noelia Smith ext. 4867 for an appointment.)

Attendance


All absence can be reported via:

Attendance Phone: (this is a voicemail only line)(408) 341-7041 
Attendance Email: lynhaven_attendance [at] campbellusd.org
Parent Square: Once notification goes out you may reply with a note.


**Failure to notify absences are automatically counted as unexcused.

**For information regarding the CUSD Attendance policy please click here.

**For information regarding COVID-19 Resources please click here.

We thank you for your partnership! As we tell all our students, remember to 
Act Responsibly, Behave Respectfully & Care for all!

[Friday, Jan 12 at 9:58 AM]
New Additions:

1/18th School Experience Survey Opens for Families
1/30th ELAC 8:30am-10am
1/30th School Site Council 2:30pm-3:30pm

Updated Fri, Apr 19th


Lynx Bulletin


January 5th, 2024


Dear Lynhaven Families, 


Happy New Year to all of our Lynhaven Families! We hope this year is filled with joy, prosperity and new beginnings.  We are so thankful to serve your students and watch the grow  and achieve greatness.


Save the Date:

January 
1/11 PTA General Meeting 5pm-8pm 

1/15 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (No School)


February
 
2/19-2/23 Presidents Week (No School) 


Always stay connected. Click the link to view & subscribe to the Lynhaven School calendar. 


Subscribe to Lynhaven Calendar


2024-2025 Campbell Care Registration Information

Below is the link for the upcoming school years registration information. Please read the information FULLY & CAREFULLY.

https://www.campbellusd.org/campbellcare#program


*Reminder*Expanded Learning Programs

If you are interested in Session 2 of the Art & Nature Program, online registration ends today!

Click → Campbell's Expanded Learning Programs Online Registration

For questions or inquiries please contact Expanded Learning Programs

Call (408) 364-4200 or email → cusdexpandedlearning [at] campbellusd.org ()

5th Grade Science Camp Fundraiser

Thank you to all who have supported the 5th grade team to raise money for their Science Camp Field Trip. If you wish to still support donations are still accepted!

Checks can be made out to: Lynhaven Elementary School


A Message from PTA 

Thank you to all parents who have donated snacks to the “Snack Staff Appreciation”! 

Dates per grade are:

2/2 - 2nd Grade
3/1 - 3rd Grade

4/5- 4thGrade
5/3 - 5th Grade


Morning Drop Off & After School Pick Up

Students are being dropped off much earlier than school start times. This is a reminder that there is no adult supervision prior to school starting. 

Parents and guardians are still responsible for students during this time.

We ask to please make accommodations for an adult to be with your child prior to school starting.


In addition, there has been an increase of students picked up later than 30 minutes after school. 


If you anticipate being more than 30 minutes late, a courtesy call to the school is required.

Unfortunately there is no after school supervision, so we ask families to please make accommodations to pick up their students at the end of school day. 

As a reminder school times is out at:

TK-3rd at 8:05am2:10 pm / 1:10 pm Wednesdays
4th-5th at 
8:05am2:15 pm / 1:15 pm Wednesdays


Yard/Noon Duty Assistant

If you are interested in a part time position and consider yourself to be a good role model and mentor for students then you should  join our team! 

Yard/Noon Duty Assistant - LYNHAVEN


Volunteer Information

Throughout the school year there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved. Parents and guardians are encouraged to volunteer. However, safety and security is a top priority. Below you will find links to fill out volunteer applications.

Please note TB test dated no more than 4 years is a requirement.


Volunteer packet no livescan form (no fingerprint clearance required) are for all volunteers which will be under supervision by a staff member at all times, for example, small groups within the classroom under teacher supervision, reading in the classroom, any type or volunteering where they will be overseen by staff.

Volunteer packet with Livescan form (fingerprints required) is for volunteers who will be alone with students (overnight field trips, field trips where they will be alone with children and no staff overseeing them, support with small groups in an area which is not supervised by a staff member, yard duty etc.)


(For assistance with the application please contact Community Liaison; Noelia Smith ext. 4867 for an appointment.)

Attendance


All absence can be reported via:

Attendance Phone: (this is a voicemail only line)(408) 341-7041 
Attendance Email: lynhaven_attendance [at] campbellusd.org
Parent Square: Once notification goes out you may reply with a note.


**Failure to notify absences are automatically counted as unexcused.

**For information regarding the CUSD Attendance policy please click here.

**For information regarding COVID-19 Resources please click here.

We thank you for your partnership! As we tell all our students, remember to 
Act Responsibly, Behave Respectfully & Care for all!

Updated Wed, Jan 17th

Lynhaven Elementary School will be enrolling students in TK - 5th grade  for the 2024-2025 school year.   

Open Enrollment for 2024-25 School Year:
Begins 8am on January 16, 2024
Ends 4pm on February 9, 2024

You can find out more about the enrollment process, view TK and Kinder Readiness Resources, and find FAQs here

Submit your completed enrollment documents any day during this period.

Open Enrollment Tours for Lynhaven: 

To Learn more about Lynhaven Elementary School, please join us for one of our Open Enrollment Tours on the following dates: 

January 24th @ 8:15 am 

January 24th @ 9:00 am

Updated Fri, Apr 19th

Dear Lynhaven Families, 

This is our second year partnering with the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival (JRMF). JRMF is hosting a free virtual community math circle

  • Saturday December 16th
  • 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 
  • Zoom


This month's community math circle will explore the JRMF activity Smileys. The event will have breakout rooms of small groups of students so that, no matter your skill level or background, you will find a welcoming community to support your mathematical explorations.


The event is open to children and adults. Register here

Updated Wed, Dec 27th

For this year's Computer Science Ed Week (CSEd Week), December 4th-10th, our 5th graders were able to experience a Scratch Coding session with a team from Google. 

One of our 5th grade parents is on staff at Google and brought some of her team to help build excitment for programming and computer science. Our 5th graders really enjoyed the experience. We are very thankful for the Google team generously sharing their time and skills with Lynhaven!

Updated Wed, Dec 13th

Hello,

On behalf of San Jose Vice Mayor Kamei and the Parks Department, the District 1 Office would like to invite you, the faculty, and your students to the Community Tree Planting Event at Starbird Park on December 2nd from 8:45am to 12pm! Please share the attached flyer.
Starbird Park is the first stop on Vice Mayor Kamei's mission to give District 1 parks a little bit more love and care. And what better way to do that than inviting the community to help! 
Event Details:
  • Event Name: Starbird Park Tree Planting Event
  • Date/Time: December 2nd 2023, from 8:45am to 12pm
  • Location: Starbird Park, Starbird Cir & Boynton Ave San Jose, CA 95117
  • Tickets: FREE
Turn your compassion into action and help us keep our parks healthy!
 
  • No experience is necessary. All tools and instructions will be provided. Please wear closed toed shoes and dress for the weather. The event will be held—rain or shine!
  • Please download the Volunteer Service Agreement and bring the form with you to the event. Extra forms are available at the registration table on the day of the event!

  • To find the document click this link 
  • Note: All persons under 17 must have a parent's signature. Community service hours are given for middle and high school students!
  • We hope to see you all there! Feel free to email sarah.phu [at] sanjoseca.gov or call (408)535-4914 with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Office of Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei

City of San José
Council District 1 | West San José
(408) 535-4901 | district1 [at] sanjoseca.gov
Updated Fri, Apr 19th

LYNX BULLETIN


November 17th, 2023

Dear Lynhaven Families, 



Save the Date:

11/20-11/24 Thanksgiving Break (No School)
12/18-1/1/2024 Winter Break (No School) 

Always stay connected. Click the link to view & subscribe to the Lynhaven School calendar. 


Subscribe to Lynhaven Calendar


Report Cards

Report cards will be available via Parent PowerSchool by the end of day (around 4pm).  If you do not have a login and would like information on how to set up a Parent PowerSchool account please email Bianca at bibarra [at] campbellusd.org (), please provide your students full name.

Picture Makeup Day
Make up picture day went great! Photos will be available via email in 2-3 weeks.

For questions please contact orders [at] gsp-photos.com.


Morning Drop Off & After School Pick Up

Students are being dropped off much earlier than school start times. This is a reminder that there is no adult supervision prior to school starting. 

Parents and guardians are still responsible for students during this time.

We ask to please make accommodations for an adult to be with your child prior to school starting.


In addition, there has been an increase of students picked up later than 30 minutes after school. 


If you anticipate being more than 30 minutes late, a courtesy call to the school is required.

Unfortunately there is no after school supervision, so we ask families to please make accommodations to pick up their students at the end of school day. 

As a reminder school times is out at:

TK-3rd at 8:05am2:10 pm / 1:10 pm Wednesdays
4th-5th at 8:05am2:15 pm / 1:15 pm Wednesdays


Message from PTA

Lynhaven PTA will have a new “Staff Snacks” initiative beginning in December! Our staff members work so hard to ensure our students’ success and safety —this is an opportunity to show our care and appreciation. 

Each month will have a designated grade to drop off snacks on the FIRST FRIDAY of the month. It’s a one-time commitment! 

Lynhaven PTA Wishlist


December (12/1)  - TK & Kinder 

January (1/5)- 1st grade 

February (2/2) - 2nd grade 

March (3/1)  - 3rd grade 

April (4/5) - 4th grade 

May (5/3) - 5th grade 



*Reminder*5th Grade Science Camp Fundraiser

Snacks for Science Camp! 5th Grade Snack Shack!

When: Tuesdays (11/28, 12/5, 12/12) from 2:15-2:45

Where: Blue picnic tables

Why? The Lynhaven 5th graders are raising money so that all 5th graders can attend Science Camp!

There will be many different yummy snacks/drinks to buy from 1-3 dollars. Please stop by our 5th Grade Snack Shack one of these Tuesdays to get a snack and help us raise money for this amazing learning experience. 

Donations accepted as well. 
Checks can be made out to: Lynhaven Elementary School


*Reminder*Expanded Learning Programs

If you are interested in Session 2 of the Art & Nature Program, online registration ends Friday 1/5/2024.

Click → Campbell's Expanded Learning Programs Online Registration

For questions or inquiries please contact Expanded Learning Programs

Call (408) 364-4200 or email → cusdexpandedlearning [at] campbellusd.org ()


COVID Tests

If your student is showing any covid like symptoms we strongly recommend you test them with an at home antigen covid test. If you do not have any at home we have free test kits available to pick up from the front office.


Yard/Noon Duty Assistant

If you are interested in a part time position and consider yourself to be a good role model and mentor for students then you should  join our team! 

Yard/Noon Duty Assistant - LYNHAVEN


Volunteer Information

Throughout the school year there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved. Parents and guardians are encouraged to volunteer. However, safety and security is a top priority. Below you will find links to fill out volunteer applications.

Please note TB test dated no more than 4 years is a requirement.


Volunteer packet no livescan form (no fingerprint clearance required) are for all volunteers which will be under supervision by a staff member at all times, for example, small groups within the classroom under teacher supervision, reading in the classroom, any type or volunteering where they will be overseen by staff.

Volunteer packet with Livescan form (fingerprints required) is for volunteers who will be alone with students (overnight field trips, field trips where they will be alone with children and no staff overseeing them, support with small groups in an area which is not supervised by a staff member, yard duty etc.)


(For assistance with the application please contact Community Liaison; Noelia Smith ext. 4867 for an appointment.)

Attendance


All absence can be reported via:

Attendance Phone: (this is a voicemail only line)(408) 341-7041 
Attendance Email: lynhaven_attendance [at] campbellusd.org
Parent Square: Once notification goes out you may reply with a note.


**Failure to notify absences are automatically counted as unexcused.

**For information regarding the CUSD Attendance policy please click here.

**For information regarding COVID-19 Resources please click here.

We thank you for your partnership! As we tell all our students, remember to 
Act Responsibly, Behave Respectfully & Care for all!