M.A. Lynch Families,

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! Thank you for trusting us to help your child grow socially, emotionally, and academically. A strong partnership between families and the Lynch team are critical our student’s success! To help launch relationships for the year, please join us for Back to School Night on Thursday, September 18th, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. 

We know the transition from summer to school can be an adjustment. To help, we invite you to visit your child’s classroom from 8:45–9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2nd. This is a great time to meet the teacher, drop off school supplies, and share in the excitement of a new year. Student success also depends on consistent, positive participation from students and families. Please ensure your child arrives by 8:45 a.m. each day after getting 9–11 hours of sleep each night. This consistent routine puts your child in the best position to start each day successfully. 

We continue to prioritize student-to-student kindness and foster a stronger sense of belonging guided by feedback from our 2024 student experience survey. These surveys help us understand students’ experiences and strengthen their voice in creating a safe and positive school culture. Parent and caregiver feedback came from 48 spring survey responses, which affirmed our strengths and highlighted opportunities to improve communication—especially in sharing  and celebrating student progress with families. At Lynch, our goal is for every student to feel safe, supported, and valued, so learning thrives—and so that students are eager to run through our doors each morning!

We are thrilled to welcome new staff members to the Lynch family. They bring a wealth of talent and experience to our team. If you see a new face on campus, please introduce yourself and your child.

Respectfully,

Chris Wyland
Principal, MA Lynch Elementary

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Important Schedule Information

Lynch Student Handbook (2025-2026) 

Tuesday, September 2nd – 1st Day of School (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade)

September 2nd, September 3rd, September 4th - Kindergarten ⅓ Days

Monday, September 8th - 1st Day of School (All Kindergarten) 

 *Kindergarten families will receive more information on the gradual start schedule. 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday School Start/Stop Times: 8:45-3:25

Wednesday School Start/Stop Times: 8:45-2:25 *1 hour early release for SIW

Please send in school supplies from the following link: Lynch Supply List 

ParentSquare Please sign up for ParentSquare English/Spanish. Teacher welcome letters and class placements will be sent out before school starts.  Newsletters, teacher communication, and school information is also sent out throughout the year using ParentSquare. Make sure you are signed up so you are always informed about what is happening at Lynch.

ParentVue We need all parents to log into ParentVue to complete verification for their student(s). All report cards will be posted to ParentVue, and will not be printed off or mailed home. If you need help logging into your ParentVue account please contact the office at 541.923.4876.

Arrival 

Students who don’t ride a bus enter campus through the west, south, or north gates and all students enter the building through the south doors near the cafeteria and garden. Please remember that there is no before school recess and the playground is closed.

As they arrive, we will have students finish any outside food or drinks before entering, so they can check out school breakfast options and smoothly transition into the day.

Late Arrivals (After 9:00) 

 It is very important that your child is at school on time. If your child is late (dental appointment, etc.) walk to the front entrance door and ring the buzzer. Our secretary will check in and allow the student to enter. The student will come into the front lobby, sign in, and grab breakfast before heading to class. 

Dismissal & Gate Information

• Bus Riders will stage in the gym and wait to be released by their bus stop 

• All students will walk with staff  to the bus area, south gate, west gate, or north gate. 

• The west gate is only for pick up in cars. It is located in the alley way behind the playground and running parallel with 15th street.   

• The north gate is used for students who walk home, or families who want to walk to pick up their student. This gate is located on Kalama across from 14th street. 

• The south gate is available for drive up or walking pick up, and is located in the Obsidian Middle School parking lot. 

Visitors and Volunteers
Visitors and volunteers are welcome. All volunteers need to visit the RSD website and fill out a volunteer form.  Once cleared via the district, you will be able to volunteer in our school. 

Champions: Before/After School Care Program @ Lynch: Champions is a program designed to develop the whole child by hands-on activities, themes and fun. Please visit DiscoverChampions.com or call Cody Dale, Site Supervisor, at 541.527.9710 to find out more.

FAN- Family Access Network -    Jordan Chandler (541-923-4876 ext. 4313) is the Lynch Elementary Family Access Network (FAN) Advocate.  FAN helps with school supplies and helps connect families to community services so that students can come to school ready to learn.                                                                                                                                                 

FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH PROGRAM - All Lynch Elementary students qualify for free breakfast and lunch. No application is needed.