SCHOOL NEWS fairmont racks up 64 awards in johns hopkins talent search

Congratulations to all of Fairmont's winners including Ejay Cho who proudly displays his Top in Country Award.

On October 2, 2010, dozens of students from Fairmont Private School campuses were honored at a Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) awards ceremony held on the campus of Cal State Polytechnic University, Pomona.   Fairmont students took home a total of 64 awards, including two Top in Country awards and three Top in State awards.  Sixth grader Ejay Cho placed first in the nation in the SCAT Quantitative category for fifth grade (results were based on tests taken last academic year).  Former Fairmont eighth grader Winston Lee placed first in the nation for his grade level in the SAT Math category.   

The awards ceremony honors students based on their exceptional performance on a rigorous, above-grade-level test given to second through eighth grade CTY Talent Search participants. Seventh and eighth graders take the SAT or ACT, the same tests used for college admissions. Second through sixth graders take the SCAT, an above-level test scaled for younger students. 

In 2009-10 alone, over 53,000 students from 21 states and the District of Columbia participated in the Talent Searches offered through CTY. About 30 percent of the second and sixth graders who tested this winter earned an invitation to CTY's awards ceremony, and about 25 percent of the seventh and eighth grade testers earned an invitation to an awards ceremony.

SCHOOL NEWS fall 2010 chalk talk series

We are thrilled to announce the line-up for our Fall Chalk Talk series! 
Fall 2010 Chalk Talks

Grandparents Rock! A Fairmont Grandparents Day Celebration

Pat Burns

Thursday September 23rd, 6-7:30pm  

Anaheim Hills Campus

Anaheim Hills

Grandmother, speaker, and author of Grandparents Rock: The Grandparenting Guide for the Rock-n-Roll Generation, Pat Burns will help us celebrate our grandparents this year with an uplifting presentation for grandparents, parents and children alike. First 5 RSVPs will receive a copy of Pat's book, Grandparents Rock.

Easy, Healthful Cooking for Families

Chef Tanya Petrovna 

Tuesday October 5th, 6-7:30pm  

Edgewood Campus

North Tustin

Learn how to add some spice and creativity to your familyís meals with a presentation by Chef Tanya, founder and executive chef of Native Foods! The expert in making vegan appealing to vegans, vegetarians, omnivores and anyavores alike, Tanya will share her tips on making healthy plant based food fun and delicious  for even the pickiest of eaters and creating a balanced diet for your family. First 5 RSVPs will receive a copy of Tanya's Native Foods Restaurant Cookbook. 

Environmental Awareness for All Ages 

Derek Sabori

Tuesday October 19th, 6-7:30pm 

Mable Campus

Anaheim

You're never too small to make a difference according to Derek Sabori, head of Environmental Affairs at Volcom and author of childrenís book Lu and the Earth Bug Crew ZAP the Energy Spikes. Join Derek to learn how your family can become more environmentally friendly, and bring your little ones along for a fun and interactive reading of Derek's book! First 5 RSVPs will receive a copy of Lu and the Earth Bug Crew. 

Winter Wellness

Laura Metzdorf 

Tuesday November 9th,  6-7:30pm  

Edgewood Campus 

North Tustin

There's more to wearing scarves than being fashionableóthey help prevent colds! Join Laura Metzdorf, licensed acupuncturist from The Healing Sanctuary (North Tustin) and author of CultivateYourWellness.com for helpful hints on how to keep your family healthy this winter.  Topics include natural remedies for prevention and treatment of common cold weather symptoms.  First 5 RSVPs will receive a gift bag of immunity-boosting herbs and other samples.

All of our Chalk Talks are free and open to the public! 

RSVP by emailing us at chalktalks@fairmontschools.com 

Contributed by Alyssa, Marketing 

SCHOOL NEWS anaheim hills back to school night

Back to School Night
Monday, September 13
6:00-8:00 P.M.

Dear Parents,
School is back in session, and you are cordially invited to attend our Back to School Night on Monday, September 13th!  This evening is for parents only, no students please.  You are welcome to visit specialty classrooms between 6:00-8:00 when you are not attending grade level presentations.

Presentation Times:
6:00-6:30pm        Preschool in classrooms
6:30-7:00pm        Grades JK—2 in classrooms
7:00-7:30pm        Grades 3 —5 in classrooms
7:15-8:00pm        Grades 6—8 in multi-purpose room

Remember to visit the Library, P.E., Science and Computer Labs, Art, Spanish, TEC Lab, Music and ASSIST rooms!

Check out some fantastic pictures from our first day of school! 

Contributed by Vicky, Anaheim Hills Campus

SCHOOL NEWS music teacher offers expert advice in oc family magazine

Anaheim Hills campus music instructor SarahLynn Zavoral has an infectious love of music and of children.  She believes that music education boosts her students' brainpower and also helps them relax and express themselves during the course of their challenging school week.  She is a true asset to Fairmont's music program and proof of Fairmont's continued commitment to fostering development of the whole child.  Find out more about Mrs. Zavoral including her tips for parents by reading the Experts Speak Out section of OC Family magazine this month.

Contributed by Danyelle, Marketing 

SCHOOL NEWS small wonders from north america mommy-and-me

Moms, on Wednesday September 15 at 9:00am science will come “alive” at the Fairmont Citron Campus! Children ages 2 ½ - 5 will come face to face with some of the wildest critters that can be found in our own nation’s backyard! They’ll meet anything from porcupines to boas, to groundhogs, endangered desert tortoises, and even an alligator! Bring YOUR wild things to meet these wild things and have fun learning about these amazing creatures. Visit our Facebook page for more information and to RSVP today!

(Photo from Wild Wonders)

Contributed by Alyssa, Marketing