BOOK REPORT and then it's spring

Waiting around for spring is kind of like waiting for water to boil or the mail to come or your favorite aunt to come over for a visit.  Except that here in Southern California we have weather that seems almost like spring all year long. We're blessed with the mildest of winters, still there's something amazing about the first buds of springtime. That's what Julie Fogliano's book, And Then It's Spring, is all about.  The waiting...and the joy when spring shows up.  

In the story, a boy and his dog have had enough of the brown of winter and decide to do something about it. They plant a garden, seed by seed. Then, they and their animal friends wait, and wait, and wait to see what happens. The story is simple but made poignant by the distinctive illustrations of Erin E. Stead, recipient of the 2011 Caldecott Medal.  This award-winning book teaches patience and perseverance and it connects children with the comforting rhythm of the seasons.

It's the perfect prelude to starting a spring garden of your own!

Image from Macmillan

Contributed by Danyelle, Fairmont Private Schools

SCHOOL NEWS fairmont basketball has a slam dunk season

Fairmont is known for its basketball program at both the elementary/junior high and high school levels. This year was no exception, with our campus teams dominating in games throughout the season. 

At the elementary level, our teams compete in the Developmental Sports League (DSL) against local private schools. All six of our campus teams played extremely well and two campuses made it to the playoffs. In the end, our Historic Anaheim Lady Panthers took the win and finished the season as Undefeated League Champions! 

At the junior high level, Fairmont's teams compete in the Tri-Way Sports League against other private schools. This was an exceptional year for our Tri-Way teams, with all of our teams making it to the playoffs! The Historic Anaheim Campus Boys' Team made it all the way to the Finals and finished the season as Undefeated League Champions for the second year in a row! 

In high school, Fairmont takes basketball to a whole new level. This year we welcomed a new Boys' Basketball coach, Mr. Ray Lokar. Mr. Lokar has many years of experience coaching basketball at both the high school and college level. He led our boys to victory in many games throughout the season, and our varsity team made it to the 2nd round of the league playoffs. The girls' teams continue to be coached by Mr. Dave Esparza. The girls had a winning season, securing the League Champion title and making it to the semi-finals of the CIF Playoffs! 

We would like to thank all of our coaches and students for a phenomenal season! Let's go Fairmont! 

Contributed by Alyssa, Fairmont Private Schools 

FRIDAY FOLDER march 1

Our Anahiem Hills Preschoolers Celebrated Dr. Seuss' Birthday with Green Eggs and Ham

Highlights From This Week

Historic Anaheim Students Celebrate International Week 

Dish after dish of yummy, delectable food was brought into the cafeteria last Thursday morning during International Day. Each dish looked more delicious than the last - everything from eggrolls and sushi to mango lassi and Canada Dry Ginger Ale. As lunchtime grew closer, the buzz filled the hallways as students, many dressed in their native country's traditional garb, described all the different foods they would be eating shortly. When students were dismissed for lunch, they rushed to the gym to fill their plates with foods from around the world. After filling their plates, the students savored the delicacies as they ate each morsel! What a wonderful way to celebrate Fairmont's diverse culture!

Summer Camp 2013 - Name the Mascot! 

Hear ye, hear ye! We are pleased to announce that the theme for our 60th Summer Program is Once Upon a Time! We're looking forward to a magical summer, and we want you to be a part of it! Your first opportunity to join in the fun is to help us name our Dragon mascot!

 

Here's how:

1. Become a fan of Fairmont Summer Programs at www.facebook.com/FairmontSummer 

2. Post your name suggestion on our Facebook wall March 1st - 8th 

3. Fairmont will choose the top 5 names and you can vote for your favorite name March 11th -15th 

4. The winning name will be announced on March 18th 

5. The winner(s) will receive a free week of Summer Camp!

Weekly E-Newsletters 

Anaheim Hills Campus

Historic Anaheim Campus

North Tustin Campus

March Lunch Menus 

Anaheim Hills Preschool-1st Grade

Anaheim Hills 2nd-8th Grade

Historic Anaheim Campus Preschool

Historic Anaheim Campus Kindergarten

Historic Anaheim Campus 1st-8th Grade

North Tustin Preschool-Kindergarten

North Tustin 1st-8th Grade

Contributed by Alyssa, Fairmont Private Schools

ARTS & CRAFTS bird feeder

In honor of National Bird Feeding Month, we are happy to share this simple craft for creating your own bird feeder.  All you need are a few basic supplies that you can find at your local market or home center (wild bird seed, twine, cookie cutters, water and Knox gelatine).  Just follow the easy step-by-step instructions at eighteen25.  Your kids will love making it and the birds will love eating it!

Image from eighteen25

Contributed by Danyelle, Fairmont Private Schools

SHORT STORY fairmont cheerleaders compete nationally

North Tustin Cheer Squad Takes 3rd Place in Nationals! 

In late February, our North Tustin cheer team flew to Orlando Florida to participate in the National High School Cheerleading Championship in the Youth Recreational Category, sponsored by the Universal Cheerleaders Association known as UCA.

  

The National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) is the most prestigious cheerleading championship in the country. The NHSCC is held at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Florida, and nationally televised on ESPN and ESPN2 to over 100 million homes and 32 countries nationwide each year.

Our team, coached by Ms. Bradley and Mrs. Yujuico, did a phenomenal job. They took the stage in front of hundreds of people and displayed confidence and energy while delivering a great routine. The coaches knew that our team would be challenged when it came to the degree of difficulty in their routine. The message they gave the girls was to work towards their strengths and to connect with the crowd. They did exactly that and it resulted in a finish making them third in the nation in a pool of seven teams. Watching our team take command of the stage was inspiring. They had such a sharp performance that it was undeniable that they deserved to be among the top teams in their category! 

Congratulations to the whole team and their coaches! Go Eagles! 

Contributed by Alyssa, Fairmont Private Schools 

FRIDAY FOLDER february 22

Anaheim Hills Kindergartners Celebrate the 100th Day of School! 

Highlights From This Week

Re-Enroll for Fairmont's 60th Year 

The 2013/2014 school year marks Fairmont's 60th year of providing quality education. Fairmont Private School was founded in 1953 by Kenneth Holt, and we are so excited to celebrate our 60th Anniversary with you! We encourage you to return your completed re-enrollment contract to your campus Admissions Director by February 22 to guarantee your child's place for this special year. As always, we thank you for being part of our Fairmont family! 

Scholar Search OC 

Sunday, February 24 10am-5pm

We invite Fairmont parents and prospective parents to take part in the Orange County Scholar Search Educational Forum being held at Fairmont Preparatory Academy this February.  Fairmont has partnered with the Scholar Search Associates to co-host this special event.

   

To make reservations for the Forum go to the Anaheim Forum page on the Scholar Search site and click on "Reserve Your Spaces" located on the blue horizontal menu bar.

Weekly E-Newsletters 

Anaheim Hills Campus

Historic Anaheim Campus

North Tustin Campus

February Lunch Menus 

Anaheim Hills Preschool-1st Grade

Anaheim Hills 2nd-8th Grade

Historic Anaheim Campus Preschool

Historic Anaheim Campus Kindergarten

Historic Anaheim Campus 1st-8th Grade

North Tustin Preschool-Kindergarten

North Tustin 1st-8th Grade

Contributed by Alyssa, Fairmont Private Schools

THE FAIRMONT FIVE saving for college

This tax season my thoughts have been drifting to the not-so-distant future when my three children will be college-aged and ready to leave home (tears).  Along with the anxiety of knowing they are growing up way too fast is the scary thought that it will cost a small fortune to send my kids to college.  Much as I would like to avoid the thought, I decided to uncover my eyes and leap into cyberspace for an education on saving for college.  Here are some resources I found helpful:

1. A Get-Real Guide to Saving for College
2. Guide to College Savings Plans
3. The Best 529 College Savings Plans
4. College Saving Calculator
5. 10 Smart Tips for College Fund Savers

Image from parents.com

Contributed by Danyelle, Fairmont Private Schools