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Principal’s Message
Welcome to The Pride~
The Chess and OBOB teams have both won their last respective competition. The Chess Team won the regional competition, while the 67 Slay team won the local Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) competition! Best of luck to both teams as they move onto regional and state competitions. We are extremely thankful for the hard work and leadership of Eileen Evan, who serves as a Lynch Instructional Assistant, and the coach of the Chess team and Mrs. Zollinger, who is the Lynch librarian, and coach of OBOB. We are extremely proud of both teams for their hard work! The teams have been an excellent representation of Lynch and demonstrating what it looks like to be a leader! Classified Appreciation Week is March 2nd-March 6th. This is an amazing opportunity to work with your children on honoring the hard working bus drivers, secretaries, custodians, nutrition, maintenance, grounds, and instructional assistants that help them everyday. This team of professionals is committed to your child’s success and is responsible for making sure that students get to school safely, attend clean schools, eat nutritious meals, learn how to read, learn how to do math, and serve as an ear for your child at every turn. We greatly appreciate the classified team members that support students and teachers, and the great work at Lynch would not be able to happen without them!
The last few months of the school year are an awesome time to celebrate growth and achievement. Students are making progress as human beings and scholars. As the educators on campus, we are lucky enough to see the incremental growth day after day. With spring conferences approaching March 16th-March 20th, we all look forward to sharing the moments and the progress that happens everyday. Please reach out to your child’s teacher to confirm a conference time, and share any concerns ahead of time. We want to make sure the time spent in conferences is a great use of your time and strengthens the partnership between home and school.
Semester 1 report cards are on ParentVue, our student education platform. ParentSquare continues to be the best way of sending and receiving communication with Lynch. If you need any support, please contact the main office. The office team will be able to help you and ensure that everything is available for you.
With gratitude and pride,
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Chris Wyland
M.A. Lynch Principal
3/2-3/6-Read Across America Week
3/4-Book Blast Book Delivery
3/4-Spring Family Event w/PTO-4:00-5:30
3/4/26-5th grade ODS Parent Mtg 4:30-5:30pm
3/2-6 Classified Appreciation Week
3/6-Teacher Prep Day-NO SCHOOL
3/8/26-Daylight Savings-Spring Forward 1 hour3/9- PTO Meeting 4:30 pm
3/17-Spirit Day-Pajama Day
3/16-19-Conference Week
3/19-20-Conferences/Book Fair-NO SCHOOL
3/23-27- Spring Break-NO SCHOOL
ACCESS OUR BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUS HERE
 March 23rd-27th,2026
Mrs. Secor will be returning March 2nd. Welcome back Mrs. Secor!!
Suzanne Moore has done an amazing job filling in and we were so blessed to have her with us. We wish her well and hope she will come back to visit from time to time.
-Please continue to follow the symptom based exclusion guidelines for when to keep ill students out of school:
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If your student has a health condition or needs special care such as medication, treatments, or monitoring, please contact the school nurse. Individual health care plans help keep your students safe and healthy PLEASE keep your phone numbers current so we can contact you if needed.
Feel free to call me if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Debbie Willitts BSN, RN
School Nurse
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| Meet our new Nutrition Educator |
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My name is Paige, I’m the Nutrition Educator for M.A. Lynch Elementary and Tumalo Community School. I come from a Montessori background, am a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and have worked in nonprofit and health clinic settings across Central Oregon.
This winter, students participated in the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program (FFVP) through our weekly Tasty Tuesday tastings. They sampled a wide variety of produce, including jicama, raspberries, arugula, kiwi, pineapple, watermelon, pomelo, celery, cherries, cantaloupe, mini bell peppers, cucumber, radish, dragon fruit, cotton candy grapes, and honey grapes.
These tastings support nutrition education by encouraging food exploration, self-awareness, and positive relationships with food. Using all five senses helps students build confidence, appreciation for fresh foods, and lifelong healthy habits. Many of the fruits and vegetables sampled are rich in vitamin C and fiber, supporting overall health and learning readiness.
Some classes also participated in lessons on food advertising techniques, focusing on candy, chips, and highly processed foods with minimal nutritional value. They applied their learning by creating their own fruit or vegetable advertisements, promoting healthier choices.
Additionally, to better understand produce consumption and food waste, we conducted a cafeteria waste audit during one lunch period, with students observing. We measured:
14 lbs of vegetable waste 42 lbs of fruit waste 33 lbs of milk waste 150 lbs (estimated) of wrappers, plastic, mealware, and entrée waste
This project helped students see how small choices can add up. As we head into spring, we can continue building on this work by:
Encouraging students to take only what they will eat Promoting trying new foods Reinforcing reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost habits at school and at home
If you would like more information about the school garden, the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program, or ways to support nutrition and garden education at our school, please feel free to reach out.Thank you for your continued interest in and support of student wellness and happy new year!
Paige Welsh
Nutrition Educator
Tumalo/Lynch
Redmond School District
651-252-8939 | paige.welsh@redmondschools.org
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Congratulations: Franni Christianson, Tinley Wyland, Elle Richardson, Annabelle Zollinger, Audrey Kyniston and Liza Guyer
District OBOB Champions!! 
Additionally, the library has a fundraising campaign that will last the entire year. 100% of funds raised go to putting new books on our shelves.
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| Meet our FAN Advocate |
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Welcome Families:
With spring break approaching and access to school meals unavailable for that week, I wanted to again share some local food resources that can be utilized if your family is in need.
Here is a list from Thrive Central Oregon of local food banks and resources in Redmond and Terrebonne
If you are unable to access these pantries for any reason, please reach out to me for the possibility of more resources.
Potential food resources via FAN - I may have additional resources that I can offer. Please reach out to me if you are in need of additional resources.
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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, we are learning all about pets. If you know anyone looking for preschool, encourage them to check out Neighborimpact.org and fill out an application for Head Start.
Zoe Tschanz
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 (SBHC) is open and here to support your child’s health needs during the following hours:
Mosaic’s hours:
Monday 8am-5pm
Tuesday 8am-5pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday 9am-6pm
Friday 8am-5pm
Spring Forward & Allergy Season
Spring is on the horizon! That means longer days—and sometimes, sniffly noses.
 Allergy Awareness
Does your child struggle with spring allergies? Call us to talk about treatment options or preventive care.
 Sleep Tips with Daylight Saving Time
- Adjust bedtime gradually
- Keep bedtime routines consistent
- Limit screen use before bed
Spring is a great time to check in on developmental milestones—ask us if you're wondering how your child is growing and changing.
**Clinic Hours Update: The clinic will be closed on March 9th**
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
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Hello Lynch Family!
It was an honor making a record number of Candy-grams for Valentine's Day, there is a lot of love at MA Lynch Elementary! Thank you so much for your support. Also, we made it to March! Kona Ice is coming to kick off Spring break with us on the 18th after school! (See Flier) We continue to have our monthly meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month at 4:30. Our next meeting is on March 9th. All are welcome to join us as we arrange ways to help at the school with the print shop, making popcorn for classes, spoiling the teachers during their special appreciation weeks and planning a fun Family Dance for April 17th. So many good things to plan and participate in. We hope you can come have fun with us!
We continue to welcome volunteers for a variety of school events to help out and stay involved. Notify us through our email lynchlionpride@gmail.com.
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We still have Papa Murphy cards available. If you would like to purchase, plea se email us at lynchlionpride@gmail.com
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Hello from your local Champions!
Before and After School is here for your family! We would like to welcome you to our curriculum-based program that pairs up with your child's school to ensure improvements in their learning and emotional growth. We provide care for students (k-5th) throughout the year and even during the holiday breaks. Students will gain skills in Problem Solving, Creativity, Construction, Science and Conflict Resolution themed activities. We also love to host parties to celebrate their improvements and community culture. Come do a walk through and meet our Champions!
Cody Dale
Lynch Site LeadPhone: 541.527.9710.
Spanish Family Hotline: 800.246.2154
We hope you will join us for this fun family event!!
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5th Grade Parents and Students are invited to join this very important meeting to talk about our Outdoor School Dates in April. ODS Directors, Cyndi Ganfield and Rayna Nordstrom will be here to lay out all the details and answer any questions you might have to make it a successful Outdoor Experience for all our students.
March 4th 4:30-5:30pm in the 5th grade Wing.
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Our Smile Club Family Math and Science Night at Elton Gregory Middle School was a huge success as we partnered with other Smile Clubs across the district for an evening full of hands-on learning and family fun. Students and their families explored exciting STEM activities, including making homemade ice cream while learning about chemical reactions and states of matter. They also designed and tested bottle cars, experimenting with variables to discover what made the cars go faster and travel farther. Students learned that factors like wheel size, weight distribution, and the force of the air or push applied could significantly impact speed and distance. The night was filled with curiosity, teamwork, and problem-solving, bringing our school community together through engaging math and science experiences.
Callie Hodges/Jennifer LeeSoon
STEAM LAB
M.A LYNCH
Next Wednesday, March 4th is a very busy day here at Lynch. We have set aside time in the morning for all students to receive their books and one lucky student will win the Epic Treasure Chest this day. Their name will be announced first thing in the morning announcements.
WHO WILL OUR LUCKY WINNER BE??????
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Check out the next date for the Lynch Student Store April 9th
Thursday, March 17th is our next Spirit Day. It is Pajama Day!!
Central Oregon Educator Job Fair – April 14, 2026
The High Desert Education Service District is hosting the Central Oregon Educator Job Fair on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 2:00–5:30 p.m. at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center (Middle Sister Building) in Redmond.
This free event connects educators and school staff with district leaders from across Central Oregon. Attendees can learn about current openings, meet hiring teams, and may even participate in pre-screening or full interviews on-site. Positions include math and special education teachers, counselors, speech language pathologists, dual immersion/bilingual educators, and more.
There is no cost to attend, but participants are encouraged to register in advance at hdesd.org so their resumes can be shared with hiring districts prior to the event.
For more information, contact debi.brazelton@hdesd.org or kristen.johns@hdesd.org.| Kitchen Substitutes Needed |
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We invite families, staff, and community members to continue the conversation by attending one or both of our upcoming Boundary Review Community Listening Sessions:
Boundary Review Community Listening Session
Monday, March 16 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Tom McCall Elementary (Gym/Commons)
Boundary Review Community Listening Session
Tuesday, March 17 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Sage Elementary (Gym/Commons)
https://redmondschools.org/2025-boundary-review/
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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