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Principal’s Message
Welcome to The Pride~
Dear Lynch Families,As we approach the end of another extraordinary school year, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your partnership. It has been an honor to work alongside such a dedicated community of students, families, and staff. Together, Lynch is a special school—a place where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We have worked hard to create, share, and reinforce the behavior expectations for students and staff. The acronym ROARS represents five behaviors that each Lynch student works on demonstrating each day. ROARS stands for: Respect, Ownership, Attitude, Responsibility, Safety. This verbiage will continue to be reinforced with students next school year, and is obviously connected to the Lion mascot and having a clear expectation for all students.
Our staff has worked really hard to develop and have clarity around why we exist as a school, and aspire to become a school community.
Mission: M.A. Lynch is committed to high levels of learning for all students. Vision: We are a collaborative community focused on academic excellence and personal achievement, where all students are prepared to lead and serve as responsible citizens.
Celebrating Student Learning
I'm thrilled to share some outstanding achievements from our spring assessments. Our iReady and Oregon State Assessment data reveal impressive growth across the board. We've seen a 12% improvement in K–5 math performance on iReady and a 2% increase in K–5 ELA performance. Our commitment to the Science of Reading in our primary grades is particularly noteworthy: 92% of Kindergarteners are at grade level on the iReady reading test, 87% of 1st graders are at grade level on the iReady reading test in reading, and 75% of 2nd graders are at or above grade level on the iReady reading test. This success is a direct result of the strong partnership between our classrooms and your homes, and we're incredibly proud of the progress our students have made.
Upcoming Events
Field Day – Tuesday, June 9th
We're excited to celebrate the end of the year with our annual Field Day! Our 3rd–5th grade students will participate from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, while our K–2nd grade students will enjoy Field Day from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this an unforgettable experience for our students. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact the main office. All volunteers must have an approved background check on file.
Last Day of School – Thursday, June 11th
School will dismiss at 12:25 PM on our final day. Please note that all end-of-day routines, including pick-up and transportation, will run three hours earlier than the regular schedule. Report cards will be available through ParentVUE, and if you'd prefer a paper copy, please contact the front office. Paper copies of progress notes for students in special education, ELD, and Title programs will be mailed home.
Looking Ahead to 2026–2027
The first day of school is Tuesday, September 8th. In August, we'll share comprehensive back-to-school information via ParentSquare, including your child's classroom teacher, welcome letter, supply list, handbooks, and other important updates. Please ensure your ParentSquare account is active and your contact information is current so you don't miss any of these important communications. Kindergarten Registration is now open. If you have not registered your incoming Kindergarten student, please do so now so you do not miss out on any information we will be sending out in August. Kindergarten will have 3 “camp” days starting September 8th and then start in full on September 14th. More information to come.
As we head into summer, I want to thank you for the joy and energy your children bring to Lynch each day. We can't wait to welcome them back in September!
Respectfully,
Chris Wyland
Principal, M.A. Lynch Elementar
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6/1-6/5-BOGO Book Fair in the Library
6/4-5th Grade Track Meet (RHS)
6/4-Student Store (all lion bucks collected this day)
6/5-Gravelle to Bend Science Station
6/8-5th grade to Park & Pool
6/8-PTO Meeting (4:30)
6/9-Field Day (3rd-5th 9:30-11:30, K-2 12:30-2:30)
6/10 - 5th Grade Celebration(10:30-11:30)
6/11- KG Celebration of Learning (10-12)
6/11 - Last Day (½ day-out at 12:25)
**Office Hours for the Summer: The office will close on Thursday, June 18th and re-open Monday, August 10th.**
ACCESS OUR BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENUS HERE
Dear Parents/Guardians,
If you have provided medication for your student this school year this note is a reminder to pick it up. All student medications must be picked up on or before June 11, 2026.
* 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.
 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 May, students participated in the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program (FFVP) through our weekly Tasty Tuesday tastings. Each student had the opportunity to explore a variety of fresh produce, including apricots, strawberries, ruby kiwifruit, Cosmic Crisp apples, Opal apples, D’Anjou pears, sweet peppers, and kumquats.These tastings continue to 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 continued spending time in our community garden during lunch, with their classes, and through our after-school garden club. In the garden, they’ve been planting kale, lettuce, spinach, carrots, corn, squash, beans, bok choy, kohlrabi, herbs, and flowers while learning about plant growth, teamwork, and caring for our shared space.
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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 BOGO BOOK FAIR! 
Stock up on your student’s summer reading at our last book fair of the school year! Every book at the fair is Buy One, Get One Free!
And don’t worry — this is a BOOK ONLY fair… no pencils, posters, or knick knacks tempting your kiddos. Just lots of great books!  
 June 1–5 Students may shop during school hours from 9:25–3:25 during their library time.
This is a cashless fair, so be sure to set up an eWallet for your student before shopping. Follow the link below to get started!
Set up an eWallet
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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.
We know that there are still needs that arise during the summer months which is why we have a bilingual advocate working 1 day per week while students are not in school. Days, times, and contact information can be found on FAN’s website - familyaccessnetwork.org - once school is out.
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 NeighborImpact Lynch Head Start (ages 3-5) has had an incredible year of learning and growing together, and we love looking back on all the memories we made in our classroom. We are wrapping up our investigation of water, celebrating everything our little ones explored, discovered, and accomplished this year. It has been such a joy to watch them flourish, and we are so proud of each and every one of them. 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.
School’s out soon—and we’re still here!
The school-based health center is open all summer!
Great time to schedule:
- Well-child exams
- Immunizations
- Sports physicals
- Behavioral health visits
Let’s work together to keep your child thriving year-round.
SBHC Hours Through July 18
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday: Closed
SBHC Hours Effective July 20
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday: Closed
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!
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! The School Atmosphere is a better place because of you! Sacrifice of time is no easy thing, but it shows dedication to what matters most: our kids and all those tending to them. Thank you for time in classrooms, on field trips, donating supplies, showing teacher/staff appreciation and being a part of our Lynch Family. As the Lynch Lion Pride - our focus is to bring people together to better help one another and our school experience. We've enjoyed your company at the Pumpkin Carving Night, Winter Craft Event, The 90's Family Dance, Bunco Nights and all other ways to connect. Thank you for your monetary support through fundraisers to make these events possible and to give back to our amazing teachers and staff. We TRULY LOVE OUR TEACHERS AND STAFF and are SO LUCKY to have them. Please consider joining our amazing team this fall and have a great summer!
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.
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 is now closed. We have order forms here in the office. We ordered 125 copies and only have about 10 available for sale. If you would like a yearbook, be sure to come in as soon as possible. Yearbooks will be handed out the last week of school.
| 5th Grade Promotion/KG Celebration of Learning |
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Check out the last date for the Lynch Student Store June 4th
As many of you are aware, our community experienced a heartbreaking tragedy last weekend with the loss of sweet Ember Cuen.
With the blessing and approval of the Cuen family and Vern Patrick Elementary, schools throughout our community are coming together next Friday to honor Ember and support her family.
We are encouraging students, staff, and families to participate next Friday by wearing red and orange, Ember’s favorite colors, so that her flame can continue to burn brightly throughout our community.
Thank you for helping us surround the Cuen family with love and support during this unimaginable time.
We can’t wait to watch Ember’s flame continue to burn next Friday.
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| Energy/Ridgeview Basketball Camp |
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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
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| Migrant Education Program |
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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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