STUDENT SPOTLIGHT edgewood third grader dances bollywood style

When Shalini puts her mind to something she sticks with it.  Shalini Patel, a third grader in Mrs. Lottes' class decided to join the NDM Bollywood Dance Studio when she was only six.  Every year since, she has had Bollywood dance practice once a week at the Artesia NDM Dance Studio. 

Her performances are bi-annual; one in March and one in June.  Shalini mostly performs in a group, although she has done a few solos and a duet for private functions.  In addition, her dance group has been selected to compete in various dance competitions.  Later this year, her dance team will be competing in the Neema Dance Competition in Artesia.  They will also be performing at the Ford Amphitheater with some of NDM's other dance teams.

Shalini has the privilege to study under the instruction of Nukul Dev Mahajan, who has just recently choreographed dance routines for the Nobel Peace Prize Gala in Norway for the very famous Indian composer and singer, A.R. Rahman.  Mahajan is known for his role on "So You Think You Can Dance" as the Bollywood choreographer for the contestants for the last four years.

Through dance, Shalini has made many friends.  She says that she enjoys every minute of her Bollywood dancing mostly because the teacher is so fun and it's entertaining and fast paced.  Her goal is to be an instructor one day.  Shalini's parents, friends, and teachers are all very proud of all her accomplishments. 

FRIDAY FOLDER citron campus december 17

SHOW & TELL 

Photo of the Week: Some of Citron's Elves

Holiday Greetings
Happy Holidays to all our Fairmont families!
Have a safe a joyous winter break and we will see all of you in the New Year.

From all of the teachers and staff at the Citron Campus

Blackboard Update
The new Blackboard Library Pages for use at home and at school are exciting new educational tools that make learning even more fun and accessible!  Here is a short list of the many things available to our families:
•    Two library sites – Kidzone is for students in preschool through the fourth grade and Teenzone is for students in Grades 5-8.  The links in each are very similar but are age appropriate.
•    Our youngest students can experience the fun of learning with educational videos, age-appropriate digital and print books that are read to them, and wonderful educational games and activities.
•    Access to our Library Researcher – Students can now check online to see what books are available in their school library.  They will eventually be able to put books on hold from home.  As if that is not enough, students and parents will also be able to access book descriptions and book reviews online!
•    Research sites including BrainPop, dictionary, thesaurus, Pebble Go Science, Discovery Education, Gale and safe research sites.
•    Research tools for students that will help them with writing bibliographies, organizing a research paper, links to search engines, printable tools and links to local public libraries.
•    Hundreds of digital and video books including links to apps for Kindle and Nook!
•    Links to all the Renaissance Learning Products such as Home Connect and AR Bookfind, as well as Parent Guides to AR and AM.
•    Many links to student-oriented current events and periodicals as well as a ton of links to children’s authors.
•    Last, but definitely not least, links to hundreds of educational games and activities.
We encourage you to log on to Blackboard (https://fairmontschools.blackboard.com) and check out the Kidzone and/or the Teenzone today!

Extracurricular Winter Session
Our winter session for extracurricular classes starts the second week we come back to school. Your child should have come home with the class schedule at the beginning of the week. There are extra forms in the lobby, please turn in by Friday, January 7th.

For your holiday shopping use “OneCause”
Minutes can earn our campus thousands!
Remember, joining OneCause is free and only takes a few minutes. Your friends and family can join as well to help earn money for our school. Simply shop as you normally do online, accessing OneCause.com to link to the vendor you wish to shop. There are no special codes you must enter.

The best part is that you can get started in 3 easy steps!!!

   1. Go to www.onecause.com and click "Join"
   2. Fill in your profile and find your school by typing in
       "Fairmont Private", then select your campus.
   3. Find your vendor and start shopping!

Your profile will be updated quarterly to reflect any contributions you have earned for us. This is such an easy way to make money for our school that does not require any work on your part other than registering and spreading the word.

So, please join your FPA in enrolling in OneCause and spreading the word to your friends and family. Please contact your FPA Board for more details.

Thank you in advance for your support!

WEEK IN REVIEW  

LUNCHBOX january menu, citron 

SCHOOL NEWS introducing blackboard library pages 

SCHOOL NEWS fairmont's holiday generosity makes headlines

CALENDAR
Monday, December 13th
Book Fair Begins

Wednesday, December 15th
Winter Reading Night
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Citron Campus patio

Friday, December 17th
Holiday Celebrations – check with your child’s teacher for schedule
Book Fair Ends
Last day before Winter Break

December 20th – December 31st
Winter Break – Fairmont Private Schools will be closed for the holidays

Monday, January 3rd
Happy New Year!
School Reconvenes

Friday, January 7th
Regular Day

Flag Salute – 8:30am
Parent meeting – 8:45am

Kdg Tree planting -9:00am @ Mable
Kindergareten students will take the bus to Mable.

Monday, January 10th
Extracurricular winter session begins

Contributed by Elly, Citron Campus

FRIDAY FOLDER edgewood campus december 17

SHOW & TELL 

Photo of the Week: ECPA Holiday Coffee & Caroling , Isabel R., Angela F., and Parisa B. from the JH Vocal Ensemble

First Grade Field Trip to The Elves & the Shoemaker
On Thursday, Dec. 9th, the first graders were magically transported into the deep and majestic Black Forest of southwestern Germany. In the play The Elves and the Shoemaker, performed at Fullerton's Plummers Auditorium, the hopeless shoemaker is secretly visited by spirited and spritely elves each night, as a reward for the kindness he bestowed towards them. Once back at school and discussing the "moral of the story," first grade student, Karishma Grandon, was quite articulate when saying, "I learned that if you are nice to someone, they will be nice back." Definitely a valuable holiday lesson for children and adults alike!

CHOC Toy Drive Pickup at Edgewood

It was terrific seeing all of the students, staff, faculty and parents as we approached each school.  What a reception!  To hear all the applause and cheers and excitement as we rode up was very special for the motorcycle riders and Santa. THANKS to all of you for sharing your day and being so generous and supportive of such a wonderful event. Again, each campus was unique and special.  We totally enjoyed seeing each and everyone.  Citron and Edgewood students sang Christmas songs from their Christmas programs and they really sounded great.  It added the Christmas spirit for this special day and season.  We wanted to thank Citron Campus and the Parent Association who provided a brunch with all kinds of food, drinks and goodies for us again this year.  It was quite delicious and appreciated by all.

The generosity from all the schools was overwhelming.  Our truck was nearly full of toys for the patients at CHOC.  We took them down to the OC Harley dealership where they will stay until our OCHOG members will deliver  them on Christmas eve day to the hospital so the kids and families will have presents for Christmas Day. These toys will also be given to patients who often spend weeks or months inside the hospital, extending the season of giving beyond the holidays. Toys are used as therapeutic play to help patients adjust to their hospitalization and create a positive experience. It's a very rewarding experience to know that we all helped lift the spirits and put smiles on the young patients who frequent CHOC due to unforeseen illnesses, and to make a difference in the lives of children, who have unfortunately been stricken with catastrophic illnesses or who have to be in the hospital, by letting them know that people care about them and what they are going through. What better way is there to start the Christmas season?  

Thanks again and I want to wish everyone a wonderful Merry Christmas and a healthy Happy New Year!!!!  Enjoy your time off with family and friends and relax to the fullest.

Judy Coderre, Reprographics Mngr.

Debate: Eagle Invitational Results

Hello Parents,
Thank you very much for all of your help this past Sunday.  I was happy to see all of our students punctual and prepared for the event.  In addition, the lunches and breakfast items were very well done and delicious.  A special thank you goes out to our team mom, Mrs. Mital, who helped coordinate food service for the day.  Another special thank you is for Mrs. Rogers and Thao-Ann Nguyen who both served as judges for many of the debates during the day.

The Edgewood campus had a very good showing amid some very difficult competition.  At the end of the day, I was proud of our group for working so hard to be successful.  This was the biggest OCDL event yet: 98 students, 33 teams, and 7 schools.  Our school results are listed below.

I always like to have pictures from the day's events.  If you have any pictures taken during the day, would you please email them to me?

Thanks again!  I'm looking forward to our next event at Walton Middle School in February.

-Mr. Hughes

School Awards:
Overall: This is for most wins per school.
3rd Place - Edgewood

Tournament: This is for highest percentage of wins.
3rd Place - Edgewood

Team Awards:
2nd place - Edgewood FCM: Nick Flores, Amanda Cohn, Amanda Madden (UNDEFEATED)
9th place - Edgewood NBF: Sonali Narang, Francisco Buitron, Cassandra Fernandez

Speaker Awards:
3rd place - Nick F.
4th place - Amanda C.
13th place - Cassandra F.
14th place - Amanda M.
15th place - Parisa B.
22nd place - Sonali N.



Edgewood's Sports Corner
Tuesday, Jan. 4th
JH BB vs. Oakridge
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm

Thursday, Jan. 6th
JH BB @ TVT
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm

Tuesday, Jan. 11th
JH B @ Mission Hills
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm

Thursday, Jan. 13th
JH BB @ Pegasus
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm

Tuesday, Jan. 18th
JH BB @ Carden Hall
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm

Thursday, Jan. 20th
JH BB @ Calvary
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm

WEEK IN REVIEW
LUNCHBOX january menu, edgewood
SCHOOL NEWS introducing blackboard library pages
SCHOOL NEWS fairmont's holiday generosity makes headlines

CALENDAR
Monday-Friday, Dec. 20th-31st
Winter Break - No School

Monday, Jan. 3rd
School Reconvenes - Welcome Back!

Thursday, Jan. 6th
Junior Kindergarten to Ocean Institute 8:45-2:00 pm

Friday, Jan. 7th
Junior High Winter Formal Dance 6:00-9:00 pm

Monday, Jan. 10th
Parent Association Meeting at 8:30 am

Friday, Jan. 14th
Preschool visits with Dr. Sue Traveling Insects Zoo 10-11 am
Kindergarten to Amy's Farm 9-2 pm
Box Tops Due

Monday, Jan. 17th
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School

Contributed by Jonna, Edgewood Campus

FRIDAY FOLDER mable campus december 17

SHOW & TELL

Blackboard Update
The new Blackboard Library Pages for use at home and at school are exciting new educational tools that make learning more fun and accessible! 

Here is a short list of the many features available to our families:
•    Two library sites: Kidzone for students in preschool through the 4th grade and Teenzone for students in grades 5 - 8.  The links are very similar but are age appropriate.
•    Our youngest students can experience the fun of learning with educational videos, age-appropriate digital and print books that are read to them, and wonderful educational games and activities.
•    Access to our Library Researcher - students can now check online to see what books are available in their school library.  They will eventually be able to put books on hold from home.  As if that were not enough, students and parents will also be able to access book descriptions and book reviews online!
•    Research sites including BrainPop, dictionary, thesaurus, Pebble Go Science, Discovery Education, Gale and safe research sites.
•    Research tools for students that will help them with writing bibliographies, organizing a research paper, links to search engines, printable tools and links to local public libraries.
•    Hundreds of digital and video books including links to apps for Kindle and Nook!
•    Links to all the Renaissance Learning Products, such as Home Connect and AR Bookfind, as well as parent guides to AR and AM.
•    Many links to student-oriented current events and periodicals as well as many links to children's authors.
•    Last, but definitely not least, links to hundreds of educational games and activities.
We encourage you to log on to Blackboard (https://fairmontschools.blackboard.com) and check out Kidzone and/or Teenzone today!

Article contributor: Sandee Harmon, AH Librarian

Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Two weeks ago, Hogwarts enthusiasts around the world donned cloaks and beards as they ventured into the world of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The long awaited finale proved to be worthy of fans expectations and was praised by critics. Unlike the past movies in the series, the final chapter lacked a sense of security, happiness, and innocence that typically accompanies a magical world full of wonder and surprises.

The majority of the movie portrays Harry, Ron, and Hermione fleeing the Death Eaters in seemingly endless forests. In this sense, the film does not do justice to Rowling's work. Additionally, there are only a few scenes that reveal the parallelism to the novel and the overall goal of the piece.

Though David Yates, the director, created a clear and vivid description of the struggles and life of Harry Potter, the fact that the movie was split in two was disappointing. The movie was prolonged at many nonessential moments, and those of necessity passed at the swish of a wand.

The longevity of the trio's journey through the wilderness could have easily been abridged, and important parts such as the destroying of the horcrux, the wizard battles, and the showing of the Dark Lord could have been enhanced to satisfy the plot and create a faster paced film.

Nevertheless, Radcliffe, Grint, and Watson, proved to shine in every moment of the film and the movie proved to be a success. The dramatic ending kept fans on the edge of their seats anticipating the foreboding conclusion.

Article contributor: Milan Mistry, journalism student

To read more exciting articles from our 8th grade journalism class, click here to view the latest edition of the MJHHeadline.

Cascabel

In Spanish class, the students have been learning a Spanish version of "Jingle Bells." If you would like to join the fun, here is a link to sing along, and the words are below.  We wish you a safe and memorable holiday. Enjoy!

Click here!

Cascabel
Ha llegado Navidad,
la familia alegre está,
celebrando nochebuena
en la paz del santo hogar (2x)

Cascabel, cascabel,
lindo cascabel
con sus notas de alegría
va anunciado él. (2x)

Article contributor: Yadira Gonzalez, Spanish teacher

WEEK IN REVIEW
LUNCHBOX january menu, mable
SCHOOL NEWS introducing blackboard library pages
SCHOOL NEWS fairmont's holiday generosity makes headlines

CALENDAR
Monday, December 20th - Friday, December 31st
NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
Happy Holidays!

Monday, January 3rd
School Reconvenes

Accepting Applications for the 2011-12 School Year

Friday, January 7th
Citron Kindergarten Tree Planting
9:30 am
Mable Campus

Tuesday, January 11th
1st Grade Information Night
Prospective families are welcome!
5:30 Refreshments
6:00 - 7:00 Presentation
Mable Campus Library
(Childcare provided - ages 4 and up)

Thursday, January 20th
Junior High Information Night
Prospective parents and students are welcome!
6:00 Refreshments
6:30 - 7:30 Presentation for parents; Social activities for students
Mable Campus Library

Saturday, January 22th
Free Assessment for Prospective Students (Grades 1 - 8)
9:30 am - 12 noon
Mable Campus Library
Please call (714) 563-4050, ext. 1110, for a reservation.

Contributed by Karen, Mable Campus

LUNCHBOX january menu, citron

Nutrition Management is kicking off the New Year with some healthy and fun meals! Check out our January Lunch Menu so you can plan ahead for the month. Happy New Year! 

Contributed by Kim, Nutrition Management

LUNCHBOX january menu, anaheim hills

Nutrition Management is kicking off the New Year with some healthy and fun meals! Check out our Preschool-1st Grade Lunch Menu and our 2nd-8th Grade Lunch Menu so you can plan ahead for the month. Happy New Year! 

Contributed by Kim, Nutrition Management

LUNCHBOX january menu, edgewood

Nutrition Management is kicking off the New Year with some healthy and fun meals! Check out our Preschool-1st Grade Lunch Menu and our 2nd-8th Grade Lunch Menu so you can plan ahead for the month. Happy New Year! 

Contributed by Kim, Nutrition Management

LUNCHBOX january menu, mable

Nutrition Management is kicking off the New Year with some healthy and fun meals! Check out our 1st-3rd Grade Lunch Menu and our 4th-8th Grade Lunch Menu so you can plan ahead for the month. Happy New Year! 

Contributed by Kim, Nutrition Management

SCHOOL NEWS anaheim hills debaters dominate eagle invitational

The Anaheim Hills Debate Team brought home the Golden Gavel Award and the Overall School award at the Eagle Invitational debate tournament on Sunday, December 12. Hosted by Fairmont Edgewood campus and held at Fairmont Prep Academy, the tournament was attended by seven schools: Fairmont AH, Fairmont Edgewood, Fairmont Mable, Hebrew Academy, Heritage Oak, Pegasus, and Serra Catholic.  

There were 33 teams made up of 98 individual speakers.  Awards were given to the top 10 teams, top 24 speakers, as well as the Tournament Award (total number of wins) and the Overall School award (highest percentage of wins). 

“I want to especially thank my assistant coach, Lulu Crawford, for the many hours she has spent  helping the kids to research and formulate outstanding arguments, and to my Team Mom, Lisa Ngo, for her constant support in coordinating and providing snacks for our students at practices and tournaments,” said Debate Coach Kristi Mead.

Fairmont debate teams’ next event will be an Inter-League tournament with Inland-Valley Debate League (IVDL), which was the original league to which AH and Edgewood belonged before the creation of the OCDL.  The tournament will be held at Walton Middle School in Compton on February 5, 2011.

Contributed by Danyelle, Marketing

SCHOOL NEWS introducing blackboard library pages

New Blackboard Library Pages!

The new Blackboard Library Pages for use at home and at school are exciting new educational tools that make learning even more fun!  Found on the Blackboard tabs as Kidzone or Teenzone, students will be able to access information in our 21st Century Online Library.  Students can find books that are available in their school library, practice their math, reading and science skills, and access many research sites and tools to aid in writing and organizing research papers.  If you are interested in digital books, educational videos, online periodicals or current events, Kidzone and Teenzone have links to hundreds of these, along with links to (and educational) games and activities!  We encourage you to log on to Blackboard (https://fairmontschools.blackboard.com) today!

(Photo from Cochranton Area Public Library)

Contributed by Sandee, Anaheim Hills Campus

SCHOOL NEWS fairmont's holiday generosity makes headlines

If the true spirit of the holidays is love, generosity and acceptance of others, then Fairmont students are no grinches. For the 11th consecutive year, kids from all five of Fairmont's preschool-12th grade campuses collected toys for the children of CHOC hospital and handed them over to 45 santas-on-wheels from the OC HOG chapter on Friday, December 10.  This year's Toy Run was a huge success thanks to the generosity of Fairmont's students, teachers and staff and the coordinating efforts of Judy Coderre, Fairmont's Reprographics Department Manager.  Read the OC Register's coverage of the event at the Anaheim Hills campus and the Edgewood campus. 

Contributed by Danyelle, Marketing

FRIDAY FOLDER anaheim hills campus december 10

SHOW & TELL

On the Anaheim Hills Campus this week, we finished the final prizes for the magazine drive with the Kona Hawaiian Ice truck!  It was very yummy with frosty snow cones and lots of flavors!  Best of all it was a wonderful hot December day in Southern California!

Our Tri-Way Basketball teams had two games this week and the boys and girls teams won both of the games!!  On Tuesday the Cougars beat Pegasus 35-14 and the Lady Cougars won 36-14!  On Thursday the boys team won against Oakridge 39-20, and the girls team won 32-18.  The girl’s team is now 3-0 and the boys are 2-1.  Come out and watch them play against Mable campus on Wednesday, December 15.

The Kindergarteners went to Plummer Auditorium to see “The Elves and the Shoemaker” and had a great time watching this funny play.  They love going on field trips, riding the bus, and having lunch at the park!
 

The Orange County Harley Owners roared onto the Anaheim Hills Campus on Friday morning, much to the delight of all our students.  This is the 11th year that Fairmont has partnered with the Harley owners to bring toys to CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County).  All of our students donate toys to CHOC for other children that are hospitalized over the holidays, or other times during the year.  Santa also comes for a hug for everyone and to bring candy canes to all!

The Faculty and Staff of the Anaheim Hills Campus wish you a safe, peaceful and happy holiday season!

WEEK IN REVIEW

ARTS & CRAFTS fun & festive

CALENDAR
Tuesday, December 14
    First Grade to Discovery Science Center
    Tri-Way Basketball @ TVT  Girls – 3:00pm/ Boys -4:00pm

Wednesday, December 15
    Cougar Chorus Winter Concert  
           Student Program – 9:00am
           Parent Program – 7:00pm
     Tri-Way Basketball vs Mable  -  Girls – 3:00/Boys-4:00pm

Winter Break – December 20-December 31

School Resumes – January 3, 2011

Friday, January 7 will be a FULL day of school

Contributed by Vicky, Anaheim Hills Campus

FRIDAY FOLDER edgewood campus december 10

SHOW & TELL

JK to Centennial Farms
On Tuesday, December 7th the two Jr. Kindergarten classes went on an adventure to Centennial Farms in Costa Mesa.  Upon arrival at the farm our groups met our farmer tour guides.  For many of our students who live in urban areas, seeing live animals and vegetables was a huge adventure.  We watched two cows being milked; the students were mesmerized seeing the white milk enter the milking machine.  We learned about many plants that grow on the farms that we eat; celery, carrots, lettuce.  We saw sugar cane plants and oats growing, but the students didn't believe that either green plant had anything to do with their breakfast.  After petting pigs, sheep, and goats we all planted a couple of radish seeds.  The highlight of the trip was that after learning about the life cycle of chickens, each student had the opportunity to hold a baby chick.  We learned how to put our thumb gently on the chick's back so it did not wiggle away.  How fun!  After eating our lunches in a beautiful, sunny picnic area, we loaded back onto the bus for home.  What a great day!  Centennial Farms is open to the public.  Check out their open times on-line and take your whole family on a fun adventure.

ECPA Holiday Coffee & Caroling Party
'Tis the season! Please join us at the Edgewood lunch table area to celebrate the holiday season & enjoy the caroling of the Edgewood students. The holiday caroling will begin at 8:30 am.
 

Tuesday, Dec. 14th - Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, & JH Vocal Ensemble
Wednesday, Dec. 15th -  1st, 3rd, 5th & JH Vocal Ensemble

Students will be performing holiday favorites to kick off the holiday season! The Parent Association is providing donuts, pastries, hot chocolate, tea and coffee. Come celebrate with us!

Save the Date
Barnes and Noble Book Fair

January Field Trips & Assemblies
Junior Kindergarten to
Ocean Institute
Thursday, Jan. 6th

Preschool visits with Dr. Sue
Traveling Insect Zoo
Friday, Jan. 14th

Kindergarten to Amy's Farm
Friday, Jan. 14th

2nd Grade to Ocean Institute
Wednesday, Jan. 19th

4th Grade to Discovery Science Center
Thursday, Jan. 20th

8th Grade to Juvenile Justice Center
Tuesday, Jan. 25th

Edgewood's Sports Corner
Tuesday, Dec. 14th
JH BB vs. Heritage Christian
Boys play at 3:00 pm only

Tuesday, Jan. 4th
JH BB vs. Oakridge
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm

Thursday, Jan. 6th
JH BB @ TVT
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm

Tuesday, Jan. 11th
JH B @ Mission Hills
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm

Thursday, Jan. 13th
JH BB @ Pegasus
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm

Tuesday, Jan. 18th
JH BB @ Carden Hall
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm

Thursday, Jan. 20th
JH BB @ Calvary
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm

WEEK IN REVIEW
ARTS & CRAFTS fun & festive


CALENDAR
Tuesday, Dec. 14th
ECPA Holiday Coffee & Caroling - Kindergarten-Fifth Grade Holiday Caroling @ 8:30 am (K, 2nd, 4th & Vocal Ensemble)

Wednesday, Dec. 15th
ECPA Holiday Coff & Caroling - Kindergarten -Fifth Grade Holiday Caroling @ 8:30 am (1st, 3rd, 5th & Vocal Ensemble)
Barnes & Noble Book Fair in Tustin Marketplace

Thursday, Dec. 16th
Alley Cats Assembly @ 9 & 10 am sponsored by ECPA

Monday-Friday, Dec. 20th-31st
Winter Break - No School

Monday, Jan. 3rd
School Reconvenes - Welcome Back!

Thursday, Jan. 6th
Junior Kindergarten to Ocean Institute 8:45-2:00 pm

Friday, Jan. 7th
Junior High Winter Formal Dance 6:00-9:00 pm

Monday, Jan. 10th
Parent Association Meeting at 8:30 am

Contributed by Jonna, Edgewood Campus

FRIDAY FOLDER mable campus december 10

SHOW & TELL
Cheerleaders Pump It Up

Cheerleaders inspire and excite.  During sports games they pump up the crowd and motivate the players.

This year, Fairmont Junior High Panthers have a squad of their own. Coached by Ms. Ashleigh Peterman and Ms. Kelly Roybal, the Panther's Pep Squad has attended cheer camps and clinics and perfected ten routines. After school, their prideful voices can be heard echoing around campus and at sports games.

Joining cheer this year are: Richa A., Mina B., Justine G., Yvana H., Jessie L., Patty M., Shawnelle N., Victoria N., Jessica P., McKenna S., and Sabrina T. The cheer squad captains are Sabrina T. & Jessie L.

Article contributor: Mina B., Journalism student

OC Department of Education Recognizes Mable Art Students

On Monday evening, December 6, 2010, the Orange County Department of Education hosted an awards ceremony and reception to honor several of our student's visual arts accomplishments. His/her work was one of approximately 275 pieces selected for exhibit in the Junior Art Gallery of the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts during the summer of 2010. This exhibit was selected from over 3,500 entries. Students were given two special certificates. One from the Laguna Festival of Arts, and the other from the Orange County Department of Education.

Congratulations to the following students for being honored:

Alexisse Y.

Jason H.

Joyce C.

Carissa C.

Katie M.

Article contributor: Mrs.Robin Gormin, art teacher

WEEK IN REVIEW

ARTS & CRAFTS fun & festive

SCOREBOARD game highlights: mable girls basketball vs. edgewood

CALENDAR

Monday, December 13th

JH Basketball: Mable vs. Mission Hills

3:00 pm

Home Game

Wednesday, December 15th

Instrumental Holiday Concert

Featuring 6th grade instrumental classes, Elementary Ensemble,

JH Orchestra, and soloists

9:00 am, repeat performance at 6:30 pm

JH Basketball: Mable vs. Anaheim Hills

3:00 pm

Away Game

Thursday, December 16th

JH Orchestra and Ensemble Off-Campus Performance

Villa Valencia Retirement Home, Laguna Hills

8:30am

Zumba Class for Parents

8:30 - 9:30 am

Junior High Stage Area

Monday, December 20th - Friday, December 31st

NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

Happy Holidays!

Monday, January 3rd

School Reconvenes

Contributed by Karen, Mable Campus

FRIDAY FOLDER citron campus december 10

SHOW & TELL

Message from the Director
Dear Citron Parents,
I want to take this opportunity on behalf of the faculty and staff of the Citron Campus to wish you all a wonderful holiday season.  As we enter this time of giving it is important for our students to realize there are a lot of people in this world that need help.  Moms and Dads often struggle with how best to instill compassion in their children and the importance of giving back.  Below are a few suggestions to expose them to the idea of giving.
•    Have your child accompany you while you pick up the mail for a neighbor who is sick, or out of town.
•    Make holiday cards for children who are sick in the hospital.
•    Bake cookies and deliver them to a neighbor.
•    Donate one item off a Christmas Wish list to a less fortunate child.
•    There are many families who will not have the opportunity to celebrate this holiday.  Your family can make a difference by delivering a tree, providing dinner, or assembling care packages.
 

We thank you for your generosity and continued support of our campus. 
Rae Douglas
Director – Citron Campus.

Volunteers Needed
The Book Fair will be in the lobby beginning December 13th through December 17th. We are still in need of volunteers to fill in shifts for the week and help break down on Friday. Please contact our book fair chair Courtney Conant at Courtney_conant@hotmail.com

For your holiday shopping use “OneCause”
Minutes can earn our campus thousands!
Remember, joining OneCause is free and only takes a few minutes. Your friends and family can join as well to help earn money for our school. Simply shop as you normally do online, accessing OneCause.com to link to the vendor you wish to shop. There are no special codes you must enter.

The best part is that you can get started in 3 easy steps!!!
   1. Go to www.onecause.com and click "Join"
   2. Fill in your profile and find your school by typing in
       "Fairmont Private", then select your campus.
   3. Find your vendor and start shopping!

WEEK IN REVIEW  

ARTS & CRAFTS fun & festive

CALENDAR

Monday, December 13th
Book Fair Begins

Wednesday, December 15th
Winter Reading Night
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Citron Campus patio

Friday, December 17th
Holiday Celebrations – check with your child’s teacher for schedule
Book Fair Ends
Last day before Winter Break

December 20th – December 31st
Winter Break – Fairmont Private Schools will be closed for the holidays

Monday, January 3rd
Happy New Year!
School Reconvenes

Friday, January 7th
Regular Day

Flag Salute – 8:30am
Parent meeting – 8:45am

Kdg Tree planting -9:00am @ Mable
Kindergareten students will take the bus to Mable.

Contributed by Elly, Citron Campus

ARTS & CRAFTS fun & festive

With Winter Break just around the corner, it's time to stock-up on supplies and get ready for some quality crafting time with your family. We've pulled together some of our favorite activities to inspire a crafty holiday season! Enjoy!

Photo and tutorial by The Long Thread

Make these little Santas for your tree, or to tie onto holiday packages with this 10-minute Santa Ornament by The Long Thread.

Photo and tutorial by Hostess with the Mostess

Bring some snow and sparkle to Southern California with these adorable Yarn Pom Pom Snow People by Hostess with the Mostess.

Photo and tutorial by Martha Stewart Crafts

Delight your kids and make your own Snow Globes with this easy tutorial by Martha Stewart Crafts

Photo and tutorial by Martha Stewart Crafts

Add a new twist to this year's Gingerbread House with Martha's Sugar Creatures. Tip: Get an easy Gingerbread House Kit at Ikea or Target this season.

This winter, Kaboose Crafts has a fabulous line-up of winter & holiday crafts. Check out Chanukah, Christmas and other holiday ideas to make with your family. We pulled out a few easy favorites to get you excited:

Photo and tutorial by Kaboose

Transform your paper-bags into cards & decorations with these Paper-Bag Gingerbread Friends from Kaboose.

Photo and tutorial by Kaboose

Kids love pipe-cleaners and so do we! Make a set of Chenille Snowman & Rudolph--and see what else you can come up with!

Contributed by Jamie, Summer Programs