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Principal’s Message
Welcome to The Pride~
As we head into the home stretch of the school year, May is all about momentum. Students are applying what they've learned, wrapping up instructional units, and getting ready for what's next—whether that's moving up a grade or making the leap to middle school. This is the time of year when we dig deep, stay focused, and finish strong.
We were grateful to celebrate our volunteers at the end of April. Thank you for giving your time and expertise to support our students and staff. It truly makes a difference for us all.
Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8)
Please consider sending your child's teacher a note during Teacher Appreciation Week. Our teachers work hard every day, and these messages mean more than you might think. Truly, it is the thought that counts. It may be a funny picture, note, or token of appreciation. Any acknowledgement of the impact on your student as a learner and person is greatly appreciated.
Celebrating Student Progress
State Testing Update
Our 3rd–5th graders completed portions of the Oregon State Assessment in April. We're proud of the effort they showed. These assessments help us understand how students are doing with grade-level content and guide what we teach next. Thank you for supporting your child's learning at home.
Battle of the Books
The OBOB team showed impressive dedication this year, reading and studying 16 books— with at least two of the five team members completing all 16. Entering the Redmond battle as underdogs, they came together, worked hard, and competed with real heart to earn first place. They went on to represent their school at the regional competition in Culver, where they advanced to the Elite 8 before being eliminated by the eventual champions. Their commitment and teamwork made the entire school proud.
Robotics
Our robotics team had an outstanding season! They earned 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in Team Driving, showcasing incredible skill and teamwork. In addition, they brought home the trophy for overall Team Driving and secured the overall championship for the entire competition. An amazing accomplishment all around!
Chess
After finishing first in the district tournament, six students were invited to compete in the state chess tournament. Coach Eileen Evan is extremely proud of all the kids!The team finished 4th out of 52 teams at state.
Looking Ahead
Kindergarten Enrollment
We're opening enrollment for the 2025–2026 school year! If you have a future kindergartener, please use the link to register and reach out to the main office. We'd love to help get them ready for a great start.
Field Trips
Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions about an upcoming field trip. Please submit your volunteer paperwork ASAP to ensure clearance prior to the field trip.
Middle School Transition
Our 5th graders recently visited their future middle schools and met staff. We know this transition feels big, and we're here to help students and families feel prepared. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
We're grateful for all the ways you've supported our school community this year. Let's keep the momentum going and finish strong—together.
Respectfully,
Chris Wyland
Principal, M.A. Lynch Elementar
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5/1-Nat’l School Principal Day
5/1-Nutrition Appreciation Day
5/4-8-Teacher Appreciation Week
4/6-Welcome New KG Family Event (4:00-5:00)
5/6-Nat’l School Nurse Day
5/11- PTO Meeting 4:30 pm
5/18-Nat’l Speech Path Day
5/19-2nd round of Dental Screenings
5/25 - Memorial Day-No School
5/29-Spirit Day-Hawaiian Wear
Dental Screening is scheduled on 
May 19, 2026 @ Lynch Elementary
Advantage Dental will be returning to Lynch Elementary for a second round of screenings and follow-up treatments on May 19, 2026. Only students who have parent/guardian consent through registration will be seen. This will include students who are newly registered since initial screening, were absent on initial screening date, or need follow-up services.
Please contact the school office with any questions, concerns, or if you would like to fill out paperwork to opt your child in for screening and/or other services.
The following link includes Advantage Dental’s fact sheet and privacy disclosure:
https://dentrixintegration.advantagedental.com/files/FactSheet_Privacy_Disclosure_ENG-SPA_07122023.pdf
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 April, students participated in the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program (FFVP) through our weekly Tasty Tuesday tastings. Each student had the chance to explore a variety of fresh produce, including sumo citrus, kiwi, celery, mini cucumbers, tangelos, blueberries, sweet peppers, Honeycrisp apples, Rockit apples, and more.
These tastings support nutrition education by encouraging curiosity, self-awareness, and positive relationships with food. By engaging all five senses, students build confidence, expand their willingness to try new foods, and develop an appreciation for fresh, healthy choices that can last a lifetime.
In addition to FFVP, students have been spending time in our community garden during lunch, with their classes, and through our after-school garden club. In the garden, they’ve been weeding, preparing beds, learning about worms, mixing compost, planting cold-hardy seeds, and working on creative art projects. We even harvested some carrots!
If you’d like to learn more about our 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. We’d love to connect with you!
Paige Welsh
Nutrition Educator
Tumalo/Lynch
Redmond School District
651-252-8939 | paige.welsh@redmondschools.org
| News from the Lynch Library |
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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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| Library Wish List |
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| Meet our FAN Advocate |
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Welcome Families:
Want to get your student in a summer sport or activity but fees are too high? Having difficulty navigating the scholarship options? Feel free to reach out to me and we can go over ways to get your student in the activity that they're wanting to do!
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 finishing our investigation of buildings and will soon start learning about plants. We are so excited to stick our hands in the dirt and help things grow. 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
Mental Health & Summer Prep
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a reminder that caring for our minds is just as important as our bodies.
 Mental Health Matters
We offer behavioral health services for anxiety, mood changes, sleep struggles, and more.
 Summer is coming!
The school-based health center is open all summer. You can now schedule summer physicals, immunizations, and check-ups.
For appointments, please contact Mosaic at 541-383-3005 and ask to be scheduled at the Lynch School-Based Health Center.
Wishing your family a healthy, happy spring!
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!
Happy May Lynch Family! We have some great things going on to make it to the end of the school year. The first week of May we get to spoil the teachers as we show appreciation for them. Feel free to do something special for teachers between May 4-8th. Next, we have a CuppaYo Night planned for Thursday May 14th, no coupon needed! We get a portion of proceeds for anyone (invite all) who purchases between 4-8pm. The following week on Wednesday, May 20th is an Abby’s pizza night from 4-7pm. Same deal, we get a portion of any purchase that night, so share this with friends! Lastly, we want to finish the school year strong with a Ladies Bunco Night in celebration of a school year well done! It will be Thursday, May 28th from 5:30-8:30 and the guys can come for the pint night as well. I am sure field trips are coming up soon, so be sure to have your volunteer form filled out (lasts one year) on the district website early enough for approval so you can have some fun with your child’s class. Individual teachers will reach out asking for adult helpers if needed.
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!
Phone: 541.527.9710.
Spanish Family Hotline: 800.246.2154
The online portal to order yearbooks is open. You can either order your child's yearbook online or pay with the form in person. We have extra order forms her in the office. We ordered 125 copies so supplies are limited. Make sure to place your order to reserve your yearbook now. Yearbooks will be handed out the last week of school.
If you or anyone you know has a child that will be 5 years old by September 1st, 2026-online registration is now open. Please plan on joining us for our Welcome to Kindergartend event on May 6th from 4-5pm. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our office at 541.923.4876
Kindergarten Registration Procedures
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Thank you for inquiring about PreKindergarten opportunities for your child. The Redmond School District has 2 PreK programs - one at Tumalo Community School and a Title 1A PreK at Hugh Hartman Elementary. If you live within the school boundary of Tumalo or are interested in learning more about their program, please contact that school directly (541-382-2853).
The Title 1A PreK is a federally funded program for 4 year olds (by Sept. 1) who qualify based on literacy, behavior, and development screenings. This program prioritizes students who need additional support gaining Kindergarten readiness skills. Screening is mandatory and the screening will begin in May. For further information, please email Cheryl Casey at Cheryl.Casey@RedmondSchools.org .
The High Desert ESD has PreK programs at locations in Redmond. You can find information about those programs at the following Typical Peer Program | High Desert Education Service District .
Other agencies include:
En Español:
Gracias por solicitar información sobre las oportunidades de Pre-Kindergarten de su hijo. El Distrito Escolar de Redmond tiene 2 programas de Pre-K - uno en la Escuela de la Comunidad de Tumalo y un título 1A Pre-K en Hugh Hartman Elementary. Si usted vive dentro de los limites escolares de Tumalo y esta interasado en aprender mas sobre los programas, comuniquese directamente con esta escuela (541-382-2853).
El Título 1A Pre-K es un programa de fondos federales para los niños de 4 años de edad cumplidos (para el 1 de septiembre) y que califican basado en la alfabetización y los inspectores de principios saludables. Este programa da prioridad a los estudiantes que necesitan apoyo adicional para adquirir habilidades para el kindergarten. La evaluación es obligatoria y el evento de evaluación comenzará en mayo.
Para más información, envíe un correo electrónico a Cheryl Casey at Cheryl.Casey@RedmondSchools.org.
High Desert ESD tiene programas de Pre-K. Usted puede encontrar información sobre estos programas en la siguiente pagina Typical Peer Program | High Desert Education Service District
Otras agencias incluyen:
Check out the last date for the Lynch Student Store June 4th
Our last Spirit Day of the school year is Friday, May 29th. It is Hawaiian Day!!
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| Redmond Youth Football Camp |
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Hello Redmond Families,
This is a friendly reminder that registration is still open for our annual Redmond Youth Football Camp for students in 1st–8th grade. We’d love to see your athlete join us for a great day of football, teamwork, and fun!
Date: Saturday, May 30 Time: 9:00am–1:00pm Location: Redmond High School Football Field.
Our Redmond Youth Football Camp, in partnership with the Redmond Panther and Ridgeview Raven football programs, focuses on football education, skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, and player safety. Campers will learn running, catching, blocking, throwing, tackling, and agility.
All coaching and instruction will be led by the Redmond Panther and Ridgeview Varsity coaches and players. A camp T‑shirt and lunch are included.
Cost: $60 I/D; $78 O/D
If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time—secure your spot today.
https://redmondor.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29844
We look forward to seeing your athlete on the field.
Warm Regards, RAPRD Recreation Staff
Hello Redmond School District Families,
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we are conducting a survey to monitor our progress in creating a positive school experience for you and your child(ren). Your feedback is crucial in helping us identify areas for recognition and improvement.
The survey will ask you to select the school your child(ren) attends. Once you complete the survey for 1 school, you will have the option to provide feedback on another school, if you have a child at another school in the district. Providing feedback to each school should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. We encourage you to complete it in one sitting, as your responses will be saved once you click submit.
Please take a few minutes to complete the Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey at this link below:
Last year, we used the responses we received from our students, staff, and families to set goals to improve:
Student Discipline, Behavior, Safety Leader Responsiveness Academic Rigor and Enrichment Belonging and Respect among students
Your survey is submitted anonymously to a survey group we have partnered with.
The survey is open from 4/24/26 to 5/8/26
Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.
Redmond School District
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| Kitchen Substitutes Needed |
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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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