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Principal’s Message
Thank you for your partnership throughout the 2024–2025 school year. It’s been an honor to continue building strong relationships with the students, staff, and families of Lynch. Every day this year has been a reminder of what makes this school community truly exceptional.
There’s nothing quite like the sound of students deeply engaged—learning, collaborating, and laughing alongside their peers and teachers. Just as powerful are the quiet moments: when a student shows empathy, encourages a classmate, or simply chooses kindness during a tough day. These moments, both big and small, happen every day at Lynch, and they speak volumes about the strength and character of our kids.
We’re proud of the work our students have done and the growth they’ve shown—not just academically, but socially and emotionally. And that growth is possible because of the genuine connection between home and school. There is something special about the Lynch community, and we are committed to continuing that partnership and building on the trust that’s been established.
The last school day of the year is Thursday, June 12th, with a 12:25 PM dismissal. Just like our usual Wednesday early release schedule, all end-of-day routines—pick-up, transportation, etc.—will run three hours earlier than normal. Report cards will be shared through ParentVUE, just like they were at the end of first semester.
Looking ahead: the first day of the 2025–2026 school year is Tuesday, September 2nd. All back-to-school information will be shared via ParentSquare in August. This will include your child’s teacher assignment and welcome letter, school supply list, student and family handbooks, and other important updates. Please make sure your ParentSquare account is active and that your contact information is up to date. If you need any help with ParentSquare, our main office is ready to support you—we’re just a phone call or visit away.
If there’s anything we can do to support your family over the summer, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re also grateful to those who completed the Family and Student Experience Survey in early May. Your feedback is important and helps guide how we continue to grow as a school.
Enjoy the summer ahead. We’ll miss the energy and joy your students bring each day, and we’re already looking forward to seeing them back in our classrooms, hallways, gym, and playground in September.
With gratitude and pride,
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Chris Wyland
M.A. Lynch Principal
5.2.25-3rd grade to DPL
5.3.25-5th grade track meet at OMS
5.4.25 Kindergarten to DPL
5.5.25-4th & 5th grade to pool and park
5.6.25-Last student store
5.9.25-Field Day-3rd-5th (9:30-11:30), K-2 (12:30-2:30)
5.10.25-1st gr to DPL
5.10.25-Drama Club performances
5.11.25-5th gr promotion 10:30am
5.12.25-KG Celebration of Learning 10-12pm
5.12.25-LAST DAY OF SCHOOL-OUT AT 12:25pm
ACCESS OUR BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUS HERE
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Grief Camp for Kids - Camp Sunrise
Hospice of Redmond is delighted to announce the return of our free three-day overnight camp for 2025! This year, Camp Sunrise will be held for children ages 7-12 from June 20th to June 22nd at Suttle Lake Camp. Camp Sunrise will also offer a day-long Teen Grief Retreat, open for teens ages 13-17, on June 21st at Suttle Lake Camp.
Attendees can live anywhere in Central Oregon and do not need to be grieving a loss from the previous year. Attendees may be grieving the loss of a parent, friend, classmate, pet, grandparent, or sibling. Hospice of Redmond does not put limitations on the type of grief a person may be experiencing.
Camp Sunrise is founded on the understanding that every child and teen deserves the opportunity to grieve in a safe, supportive, and understanding environment. With loving support, children and teens grieving a death can share their experiences with acceptance as they move through the healing process.
The children’s program will have structured games, music, art, stories, and other therapies to teach bereaved campers about grief and how to understand their feelings. The teen program will have some of these elements woven into a mature program with age-specific topics based on teens’ unique needs.
We are pleased to offer our campers support from a professional, trained staff and volunteers.
In keeping with our efforts to go more paperless, student report cards have been loaded into ParentVue (through synergy). To view your child's final report card starting on June 13th at 4pm, please follow these steps: Login to ParentVue then View Report Card
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| News from Nurse Debbie |
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Hello Lynch Cub Families,
If your student has medication in the health room at Lynch Elementary School, please pick it up on or before June 13, 2025. District policy requires all medication to be discarded if not picked up by the end of the school year. They are not kept in the health room for the next school year.
My hope is that you all have an amazing summer while practicing healthy habits:
-Stay Fit, get the appropriate amount of sleep each night and do some form of exercise every day.
-Stay Healthy, practice good hygiene by keeping yourself clean and germ free.
-Stay Energized, eat nutritious meals and snacks daily. Include food from these groups: dairy, grains, proteins, vegetables and fruits.
-Stay Safe, obey safety rules and wear proper gear when playing all sports, bicycling, skating, scootering or driving in the car.
-Make good choices every day for a happy healthy you.
Please remember that if you have any questions or concerns, I am here to do my best to answer them.
Sincerely
Nurse Debbie
541.923.4876
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| Are You on Parent Square? |
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In an effort to limit as much paper as possible, most of our communication is going home via Parent Square. Starting with the beginning of next school year, your child's teacher, welcome letter, school supply list, handbooks, etc... will be posted to Parent Square. If you are a Parent or Guardian of a student here at Lynch, we highly recommend adding Parent Square to your phone and/or computer to make sure you are up to date on all the things happening here at school. Here are step by step instructions to get you started:
Field Day 2025 - Monday, June 9th 
9:30 -11:30 Grades 3- 5 12:30 -2:30 Grades K-2
Field Day has a variety of booths and snacks available to celebrate the end of another awesome year at Lynch. This year we will be bringing back the unlimited game bracelet for $20, but have added that it will include a hot dog meal (hot dog, chips, drink) and two treats (choices are: ice cream, sno cones, cotton candy). If you choose not to buy a bracelet, booth/game tickets can be purchased for 25¢ each (this helps cover the cost of our prizes, inflatables and treats). Food tickets are 50¢ and will be available to purchase food items if desired. (Food booth will be offering hotdogs, chips, cotton candy, snow cones, and ice cream).
Approved volunteers are welcome to attend this fun-filled day. Please call the office to confirm you are cleared and to schedule your time to work. All students need to dress for summer fun (NO swimsuits please!) Students need to wear sunscreen and bring extra clothes if they plan to participate in water activities (we have approx. 6) . It is recommended to bring a small bag/backpack to keep your child's extra clothes, prizes, etc. safe during the event. We are planning the best carnival yet! We have inflatable attractions again this year that are incredible. Please come join in the fun!!
Online sales for bracelets only will begin Tuesday, May 27th and will close Friday, June 6th. Bracelets and tickets will be sold in person June 5-9th. We encourage buying bracelets/tickets early to maximize your child’s time at Field Day. Pre-sale bracelet/tickets will be handed out the morning of the event.
Online Order Link or scan this QR code 
| News from the Lynch Library |
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 | Central Oregon Summer 2025 Resource List for Children/Youth |
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1. BendNest Parenting Magazine
a. Published a complete guide to summer camps on May 1, 2024. To view the complete
list visit: https://www.bendsource.com/bendnest/fun-in-the-sun-for-central-oregon-kids-
1080831
b. The list is still accurate for 2025 and many of the listed resources offer sliding scales
and/or scholarships to assist with costs.
c. 51 listed camps/resources in this guide!
2. Bird Alliance of Oregon
a. Offer an array of summer camps. To learn more visit: https://birdallianceoregon.org/our-
work/learn/youth-programs/camps-for-kids/summer-camp/
b. Sliding scale available for payment
3.NAMI of Central Oregon
a. Offering a free 6-session education program for parents, caregivers, and other family
who provide care for youth who are experiencing mental health/behavioral challenges.
b. To learn more about this hybrid class offered June 3-July 7 visit:
https://namicentraloregon.org/event/nami-central-oregon-basics-class-summer-
2025/2025-06-03/
4. Oregon Department of Human Services
a. Each summer, families have an opportunity to get one yearly payment of $120 for each
eligible child to buy groceries.
b. May 19 th the Oregon Summer EBT Call Center Opens and the 2025 program starts. On
May 22 nd families who qualify automatically get their benefits. On May 30 th the online
application in English and Spanish opens. September 3 rd is the last day to apply for
2025 benefits.
c. To learn more visit:
https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/food/pages/sebt.aspx#:~:text=Food%20benefits%20for%20sc
hool%2Daged%20kids&text=Each%20summer%2C%20families%20will%20get,questio
ns%20to%20this%20email%20address.
d. See attachment on final page with more details about program.
5. Kindred Matters; Formerly Camp to Belon
a. Sibling camp is designed for foster children who are living separated from their siblings,
two session are offered, Referrals are required.
b. To learn more: https://www.kindredmatters.org/sibling-camp
6. Redmond Bike Camp
a. July 14 th -18 th , 2025. There’s a sense of freedom in learning how to ride a bicycle. The
wind in your hair, the ability to go father than you could on foot. Through our annual Bike
for Life Camp, your child can learn to ride in a safe, controlled environment. Our
volunteers will walk them step-by-step into the joy, freedom, and great accomplishment
of learning how to ride a bicycle.
b. To learn more: https://www.codsn.org/bike-camp/
7. Champions
a. Before and after school programs, Spring and Summer Programs. Bend Redmond
Terrebonne.
Discounts: Multi-child, Military or School District Employee 10%. ODHS subsidy accepted.
b. To learn more: https://www.discoverchampions.com/our-
locations/results?zip=97701&distance=25
8. Camp Create
a. Camp CREATE stands for creatively redefining education through adventurous
teachable experiences, this is the foundation for how we build and facilitate our seven-
week summer camp program. Each camp theme is based in one of the following
experiential learning modalities: Robotics, STEAM, Nature or Arts/ Music.
b. To learn more: https://www.cascadesacademy.org/community/camp-create/campofferings
9. Madras Aquatic Center
a. To learn more: https://www.macrecdistrict.com/
10. Crook County Kids
a. To learn more: http://www.crookcountykids.org/
11. Jefferson County Kids
a. To learn more: https://jckidsclub.com/
12. Skyhawks
a. Offer soccer, basketball, baseball, flag football, volleyball, and a sampler camp.
Scholarships unavailable
b. To learn more: https://register.skyhawks.com/
13. Ochoco Christian Conference Center
a. Prineville Christian Summer Camp, they also offer family camps
b. To learn more: https://www.ochococamp.com/youth-camp
14. Boys and Girls Club of Bend
a. To learn more: https://bgcbend.org/program/summer-program/
15. Nature Connect Central Oregon
a. NatureConnect Central Oregon offers a variety of nature-based family programs for all
ages. These programs offer opportunities to learn and play as a family and explore
the many incredible local parks and natural areas in our region. Programs include a
blend of educational activities, recreation, games, and arts and crafts. All Programs
are Free!
b. To learn more: https://natureconnectco.org/family-programs/
16. Redmond Parks and Rec
a. To learn more: https://www.raprd.org/recreation
17. Sisters Park and Recreation
a. To learn more: https://sistersrecreation.com/activity-category/camps/
18. Jefferson County Library
a. To learn more: https://www.jcld.org/
19. Deschutes Public Library
a. To learn more: https://www.deschuteslibrary.org/
20. Cascades East Summer Camps
a. MedStars: Open to current juniors in the 2024-2025 school year. At least one spot is
reserved for each of the following counties: Harney, Grant, Klamath, Crook, Jefferson,
Deschutes, Lake.
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| Meet our FAN Advocate |
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Welcome Families:During the Summer, there will be an advocate working in Redmond on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. They can be reached by call or text at 541-699-8794 or kelli.wolford@redmondschools.org. Our bilingual advocate, Kelly Garcia, will be working on Wednesdays and can be reached by call or text at 541-699-2760 or kelly.garcia@redmondschools.org
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 NeighborImpact Lynch Head Start (ages 3-5) are always very busy bees learning and playing; we love hearing the sounds of those little voices in the classroom. Currently, our teachers are enjoying the sunshine with the children and getting ready to say goodbye to an amazing school year. If you know anyone looking for preschool for the 25/26 School Year, encourage them to check out Neighborimpact.org and fill out an application for Head Start.
If you know anyone looking for preschool, encourage them to check out Neighborimpact.org and fill out an application for Head Start.
Zoe Tschida
Lynch Site Coordinator
541-410-6908
The Lynch School Based Health Center is an independent pediatric health center located on the grounds of M.A. Lynch Elementary. The Lynch School Based Health Center will see any patients between the ages of 0 – 18 years regardless of their enrollment status in school or ability to pay. The Lynch School Based Health Center provides services such as Annual Well Visits, Immunizations, Illness and injury diagnosis and treatment, ADHD evaluations and follow-ups, and Specialty referrals. The Lynch School Based Health Center does NOT provide crisis services and suicide intervention or contraceptives/ birth control.
The school-based health center will now be open four full days a week ALL SUMMER LONG.
Mosaic’s hours:
Monday 8am-5pm
Tuesday 8am-5pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday 9am-6pm
Friday 8am-5pm
Thank you. Ali Trueblood Barrett
Outreach Coordinator - School Based Health Centers
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Phone: 541-383-3005
Fax: 541-383-1883
Website - www.MosaicCH.org
Bend - Redmond - Madras - Prineville
We are so grateful to many of you who have volunteered throughout the school year. Your help goes beyond sacrifice of time. School teachers and staff have less weight to carry and the students are elated to have family there at school with them. If you can help at one more grand event for the school it will be on field day, Monday June 9th…they can use any help they get at all the fun stations for the kids to enjoy. Have a great summer and we look forward to more Lynch Lion Pride with you this fall.
| Redmond Library Summer Events |
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Come celebrate the start of Summer With the Library 2025! May 31, 10:00am - 12:00 pm . At Alpenglow Park Bend OR
Eat snacks, grow plants! June 2 at 4:00 pm
Discuss The Tryout by Christina Soontornvat. June 10 at 4:00 pm
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades. June 11 at 4:00 pm
Try your hand at air-dry clay mosaics using natural materials! June 16 at 3:00 pm
Celebrate your favorite storybook characters with us and a cup of tea! July 2 at 11:00 am
Discuss Anzu and the Realm of Darkness by May Nguyen. July 9 at 4:00pm
Celebrate the baddest good guys in town! June 10 at 1:00 pm
Arte, juegos, y comida gratis para todas las edades. June 10 at 4:00 pm
Join us for an all ages plant swap. June 12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Crear animales en origami y paisajes en kirigami ¡en familia! July 19 at 1:00 pm
Camp themed activities, crafts, and games to support learning! July 24 and 31 at 10:30 am
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Miss Sharlene from Oregon State University Extension will join our school again this year! The OSU Extension Nutrition Education Program/SNAP- Ed teaches Central Oregonians how to live healthy, active lives. Miss Sharlene serves our school by
providing nutrition education classes to first and second grade students. She will join all grades for classroom-based physical activity and will attend family events. She looks forward to sharing tips to stay active and eat healthy with you and your family!
OSU Extension Nutrition Education Program will be
active over the summer with many programs and
social media challenges.
Look for OSU Extension at the Summer Meal
program for fun activities and resources.
Like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay
up to date with all our events over the summer! Have
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My name is Kat Rains and I am the FoodCorps service member here at Lynch! In addition to FoodCorps, I am so thrilled to be the artist in residence at Lynch this spring! Garden club has started which means we are busy beautifying our garden space with lots of art projects, and planting lots of starts in the greenhouse to get ready for the last frost!
“Our school year is wrapping up but our garden is just getting started! Garden club and many classes have helped plant starts, seeds and help embellish our space. See the photos of our experimental 'onion tower’, our beaded wishes hanging on the new bean trellis, and students taking care of our new starts. If you are interested in checking in on the garden over the summer (and having a chance to harvest!) please contact me at katherine.rains@redmondschools.org or 704-999-4331!"
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Hello from your local Champions!
We would love to invite you to join us for before and after school care. Our vast curriculum and caring staff are here to help support families from 7am to 6pm and even during some holidays/non-school days. Please reach out to our Director: Cody for pricing, scholarships, and other details. Sign-up while there are still available spots.
Phone: 541.527.9710.
Spanish Family Hotline: 800.246.2154
Champions is excited to announce that
SUMMER CHAMP CAMP (Location: Vern Patrick) and the 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR (Location: M.A. Lynch)
are all OPEN NOW for enrollments. We're very excited to see our current families joining with their siblings and are looking forward to all of the new families who want to join our community. Please make sure to sign up as soon as possible, to ensure your kids can come join the fun. Spaces are filling quickly!
Join our program today and meet the teachers and students who will be helping your children grow!
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Summer activities include but are not limited to:
Building Ovens
Bike days
Creating Bouncy Balls
Water Days
Firefighter visits
Themed Parties
And so much more!
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Thank you,
Check out the last date for the Lynch Student Store this school year-June 6th
**All bucks will be collected to start new again next year.**
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There are always opportunities to be able to volunteer at Lynch. Throughout the year we hold family events, field trips, laminating and class project prep, just to name a few. If you would like to volunteer, please follow these simple steps.
1. Fill out the Volunteer Application through Redmond School District. If applicants need additional information or assistance, please call Bchex a BIB Company at 704-439-3900 or contact Mel.McCabe@redmondschools.org
2. Let your child's teacher know you have been cleared (you will receive an email) and would like to help
3. Contact our Lynch Lion Pride to help with PTO sponsored events.
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"Summer Meals will be back June 23 and operate MON-THURS through
August 21. Keep your eye out for more information coming soon!"
- Cascade Swim Center (public)
- Highland Baptist Church (closed-enrolled camp)
- Hugh Hartman (closed-enrolled migrant camp)
- Mountain View Fellowship Church (public)
- Obsidian Middle School (public)
- Quince Park (public)
- Sage (closed-enrolled ESY)
- Terrebonne Elementary (public)
Register here: https://redmondor.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29844
RAPRD is continuing our Redmond Community Youth Football Camp. In partnership with the Redmond Panther and Ridgeview Raven Football programs to bring football education, training, and player safety to Central Oregon. This program emphasizes skill development, engagement, sportsmanship, teamwork, player safety and fun. Skills include running, catching, blocking, throwing, tackling and agility. This one-day camp, ALL coaching and instruction will be run by the Redmond Panther and Ridgeview Raven Varsity Football coaches and players. T-shirt and lunch included.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY,
MAY 28TH.
DATES & TIMES:
Session 1 SA 5/31 9:00am-1:00pm
COSTS: $60.00 I/D; $75.00 O/D
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