Contributed by Rebecca Stokes, Fairmont Private Schools
Images by MarthaStewart.com, RealSimple.com, EatsAmazing.co.uk, ILoveMyDisorganizedLife.com, & KidsActivitiesBlog.com 
Monday, August 24
SNACKTIME: Back-to-School Sandwich Ideas
School is back in session, so get ready to fill that shiny, new lunchbox or those crisp, brown paper bags! Planning your child’s lunch can get monotonous after the first few weeks of school. Ditch the peanut butter and jelly, and spice up your child’s lunch with a few of these creative sandwich ideas!
Friday, August 21
NEWSLETTER: August 21, 2015 Early Childhood Education
A Message from Anaheim Hills FPA President Dear Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten parents, Welcome back to school! The Fairmont Parent Association (FPA) has two reserved parking spots in the front parking lot and four reserved parking spots in the east parking lot that we auction during Fairmont's open house to help raise money for FPA sponsored events. The winning bid for each parking spot allows the winner to hold that reserved parking spot for the entire 2015-2016 school year. Money raised from the event goes towards the Fall Festival, Teacher Appreciation, Family Movie Night, and other events. The FPA also raises money for specific action items to benefit Fairmont Private School's specials programs. Money raised by the FPA has contributed to the science lab, music program, art program, physical education, and our wonderful library. Amid all the hustle and bustle of room parties, school performances, drop off in the morning, pick up in the afternoon, wouldn't it be nice to have a reserved parking spot with your name on it in close proximity to the campus’ gate entrance? There are two spots to be auctioned off in the front pre-school parking lot available to any enrolled pre-school or pre-kindergarten family. The auction will be silent and blind. What does this mean? Submit your bid on the FPA bid form (forms can be found in the front office) with your contact information and bid amount and drop in the secure FPA mailbox in the front hallway. The starting bid for each spot is $300.00 (historically these spots "sell" for $500-$600). The highest two bids above $300.00 submitted into the FPA mailbox by Thursday, August 27th will be the winning bids and will secure the two reserved parking spots for the entire 2015-2016 school year. The bids can be in any increment and you can bid as often as you like. The highest bid amount for any of your submissions will be the bid considered. Please understand this auction is completely voluntary and you are obligating yourself to commit to pay the amount you bid should your bid amount be the winning bid. To be a valid bid, your child must be enrolled in preschool or pre-kindergarten and the bid must have your name, current phone number, and the bid amount at or above $300.00 on your submission. Bidding starts immediately and the deadline is the end of the school day (6:00pm) on Thursday, August 27th. In the event of a tie, the tied bid submissions will go into a drawing. I will notify the winning bidders on Friday, August 28th and the winner will be announced at our Family Movie Night that evening. If you have any questions please let me know, or ask any FPA board member. We are so excited for this 2015-2016 school year and appreciate all the support from all our Fairmont families. Good luck and happy bidding! Crystal Miles FPA President-Anaheim Hills Campus Fairmont Private Schools' Parent Association t. 714.335.6725 Contributed by Fairmont Private Schools, Anaheim Hills Campus |
NEWSLETTER: August 21, 2015 News & Announcements
Improved Newsletter Layout & Design
Just as our campuses have been polished and refreshed for the new school year, so, too, have our weekly newsletters. We've simplified the layout for easier navigation and incorporated a more modern design. At the top, you'll find a "Photo of the Week," as well as a side navigation bar pointing you to each section of the newsletter, as well as our social media sites. New sections may appear from week to week, including "Early Childhood Education," which shows off the progress of our youngest students, "Husky Highlight" featuring exciting, relevant Fairmont Prep news, and "Director's Message" from your Campus Director or other administrators. Each section includes a "Read More" link - just in case they happen to "go long."
You will still find links to monthly lunch menus, campus calendars, athletic schedules and results, blog posts, pins of the week, and campus videos. Lastly, as we know, everyone loves photos of their students in action. We've created a Photo Gallery along the bottom of the newsletter, featuring links to the three most recent school events we've shared via Facebook and Flickr.
Of course, for the most recent photos, news, and information on all things Fairmont, visit www.fairmontschools.com or www.fairmontprepacademy.com and "follow," "like," and "subscribe" to our official Fairmont Private Schools social media pages.Hope you enjoy the changes. Have a wonderful new school year!
Back to School Parent Night - Tuesday, August 25
Please make plans to join us for Back to School Parent Night on Tuesday, August 25. This event is for parents only - Childcare will not be provided.
5:15 - 6:00 p.m.: Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten (in your child's classroom) 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.: JK - 2nd Grade (in your child's classroom) 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.: Grades 3 - 5 (in your child's classroom) 7:30 - 8:15 p.m.: Grades 6 - 8 (in the MPR)
Fairmont Parent Association Family Movie Night
Mark your calendar for a wonderful family night on the campus' west turf! Bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy 'Despicable Me 2' under the stars Friday, August 28 at 7:30pm! Admission is free and snacks will be sold!
School Picture Day
TUESDAY, September 8th: T-Th Pre-School, Grades JK - 2nd (Wear formal dress on Tuesday instead of Wednesday)
WEDNESDAY, September 9th: M-W-F Pre-School, M-F Pre-School, Junior High, Grades 3rd - 5th
Parent Technology Nights
Tuesday, September 1, 6pm: Junior High Parent IPad Training
Thursday, September 3, 6pm: Parent Training for AM/AR
Thursday, September 10, 6pm: Parent Training for Blackboard/NetClassroom
August Lunch Menus
Contributed by Fairmont Private Schools, Anaheim Hills Campus |
NEWSLETTER: August 21, 2015 Welcome Back!
The 2015-2016 school year is off to a marvelous beginning. It was so wonderful to see friends reunite in the halls and all of the excitement of a new school year. New backpacks, new lunch boxes, and perfect uniforms bring joy to teachers' hearts! It's so thrilling to see the excitement in our children's faces as they walk down the hall to a new teacher, new friends, and a world of possibilities beckoning them.
When you enter our school...
You are scientists. You are explorers. You are important. You are loved. You are respected. You are a friend. You are the reason we are all here!
Fairmont Anaheim Hills Student Pledge
I pledge to Learn Like a Champion I will do my very best I will do what is right I will treat others the way that I want to be treated I will take personal responsibility for everything I say I will take personal responsibility for everything I do It's cool to be smart. I will Learn Like a Champion! Contributed by Fairmont Private Schools, Anaheim Hills Campus |
NEWSLETTER: August 21, 2015 Director's Message
Welcome Back!
We are off to a wonderful start to our school year! I hope your child is having as much fun as I am! They have grown so much over the short summer. Next week is the first FPA meeting, please attend if your schedule permits. Thank you for your patience in accessing all the useful websites, as we update logins and passwords. We will keep you informed with the necessary information.
Kristen Jansen
North Tustin Campus Director
Contributed by Fairmont Private Schools, North Tustin Campus |
NEWSLETTER: August 21, 2015 News & Announcements
Improved Newsletter Layout & Design
Just as our campuses have been polished and refreshed for the new school year, so, too, have our weekly newsletters. We’ve simplified the layout for easier navigation and incorporated a more modern design. At the top, you’ll find a “Photo of the Week,” as well as a side navigation bar pointing you to each section of the newsletter, as well as our social media sites. New sections may appear from week to week, including “Early Childhood Education,” which shows off the progress of our youngest students, “Husky Highlight” featuring exciting, relevant Fairmont Prep news, and “Director’s Message” from your Campus Director or other administrators. Each section includes a “Read More” link - just in case they happen to “go long.”
You will still find links to monthly lunch menus, campus calendars, athletic schedules and results, blog posts, pins of the week, and campus videos. Lastly, as we know, everyone loves photos of their students in action. We’ve created a Photo Gallery along the bottom of the newsletter, featuring links to the three most recent school events we’ve shared via Facebook and Flickr.
Of course, for the most recent photos, news, and information on all things Fairmont, visit www.fairmontschools.com or www.fairmontprepacademy.com and “follow,” “like,” and “subscribe” to our official Fairmont Private Schools social media pages.
Hope you enjoy the changes. Have a wonderful new school year!
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NEWSLETTER: August 21, 2015 Welcome Back!
The North Tustin Campus would like to welcome all our students back to school! We are looking forward to a great school year in 2015-2016. We hope you enjoyed your summer break and are excited to start the new year.
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NEWSLETTER: August 21, 2015 Director's Message
Welcome Back
Many thanks for a fantastic start to our school year. As always, you are a spectacular group of parents. Our students are coming to school each day with smiles and an eagerness to learn. Our wonderful teachers are thrilled to begin a new year with all of its excitement and adventures.
Carole Calabria
Historic Anaheim Campus Director
Contributed by Fairmont Private Schools, Historic Anaheim Campus
NEWSLETTER: August 21, 2015 News & Annoucements
Improved Newsletter Layout & Design
Just as our campuses have been polished and refreshed for the new school year, so, too, have our weekly newsletters. We’ve simplified the layout for easier navigation and incorporated a more modern design. At the top, you’ll find a “Photo of the Week,” as well as a side navigation bar pointing you to each section of the newsletter, as well as our social media sites. New sections may appear from week to week, including “Early Childhood Education,” which shows off the progress of our youngest students, “Husky Highlight” featuring exciting, relevant Fairmont Prep news, and “Director’s Message” from your Campus Director or other administrators. Each section includes a “Read More” link - just in case they happen to “go long.”
You will still find links to monthly lunch menus, campus calendars, athletic schedules and results, blog posts, pins of the week, and campus videos. Lastly, as we know, everyone loves photos of their students in action. We’ve created a Photo Gallery along the bottom of the newsletter, featuring links to the three most recent school events we’ve shared via Facebook and Flickr.
Of course, for the most recent photos, news, and information on all things Fairmont, visit www.fairmontschools.com or www.fairmontprepacademy.com and “follow,” “like,” and “subscribe” to our official Fairmont Private Schools social media pages.
Hope you enjoy the changes. Have a wonderful new school year!
Afterschool Pick Up Changes
There will no longer be a pickup area by the fifth and sixth grade classrooms. All fifth graders will be picked up on the grassy area on the north side of the street. All sixth graders with brothers and sisters will be picked up on the grassy area on the north side of the street as well. All sixth graders without siblings will be picked up on the south side of the street by the pool.
New Afterschool Sign Out Procedures
In an effort to minimize disruption to the students in Homework Club and to make the time in Homework Club as productive as possible, we will now have a sign out table located inside the gate by the library entrance. Upon arrival to school to pick up your student, please go to the table and a Student Services member will call Homework Club to call for your student. The Homework Club teacher will send your student and his/her belongings to meet you at the pick up table. This table will remain in this location until 5:30pm for parents picking up students on extended day. After 5:30pm, please go through the front office to pick up your student.
August Lunch Menus
Contributed by Fairmont Private Schools, Historic Anaheim Campus
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NEWSLETTER: August 21, 2015 Welcome Back, Students!
We would also like to invite you to our Parent Night on Wednesday, August 26th. Our specialty teachers will be available for a meet and greet from 6:00pm to 6:20pm in front of the Junior High building. From 6:25pm to 7:45pm all parents are invited to hear their child's teacher present in the classroom. Junior High parents will follow their child's class schedule during this time.
Contributed by Fairmont Private Schools, Historic Anaheim Campus
Contributed by Fairmont Private Schools, Historic Anaheim Campus
FRIDAY FOLDER: august 21
First Day of School at the Fairmont Campuses
To view more First Day photos, visit Fairmont Flickr!
Contributed by Rebecca Stokes, Fairmont Private Schools
Wednesday, August 19
HOW TO: teach gratitude
An important lesson while growing up is learning to demonstrate gratitude and thankfulness. In a culture of instant gratification, it is important to foster an attitude of gratitude in your child. Studies show that children who engage in grateful behavior have more energy, demonstrate enthusiasm for school, and carry more positive paradigms overall. Here are several tips and activities to engage your child in the concept of gratitude:
- Be Intentional - Practice gratitude in your own daily life and lead by example when interacting with your spouse, children, and other adults. Modeling the type of behavior you want from your child is the best way to encourage him or her to follow your lead.
- Be Charitable - Show your children what it feels like to be a gracious giver. Encourage your child to clean out his or her room and donate any unneeded items to a local homeless shelter or church organization. Explaining to your child the purpose behind donating items to those who really need them is a great eye-opening exercise in gracious giving.
- Be Acknowledging - Encourage your child to acknowledge all that they have been given by frequently discussing what you’re thankful for. Stating that you are grateful for a nice meal cooked by your spouse, time spent with loved ones, money to purchase a new item for the family, etc. will plant a seed of thankfulness as your child begins to identify specific things for which to be grateful.
- Be Responsive - Teach your child to respond appropriately to others’ kindness by encouraging him or her to frequently say “Thank you.” Keep a stash of thank-you notes at home and have your child thank others after a gift or service has been given. Grandparents will love getting a handwritten card in the mail after sending a grandchild’s birthday present. Thank-you cards are also great for teachers, coaches, etc. to demonstrate gratitude for their time and commitment. Also see FAIRMONT FIVE: Teaching Good Manners for more etiquette tips.
Gratitude equates to a positive attitude and optimistic outlook on life. “When kids recognize that the things they own and the opportunities they have come from someone other than themselves, it helps them develop a healthy understanding of how interdependent we all are - and they may be more inclined to treat others with genuine respect,” says Huffington Post article titled 11 Tips for Instilling True Gratitude in Your Kids.
Contributed by Rebecca Stokes, Fairmont Private Schools
Image by Gratitude Habit
Videos by Greater Good Science Center, University of California - Berkeley
Monday, August 17
A to Z: twas the night before school started
The new school year begins tomorrow at Fairmont Private Schools, and hopefully your student is ready to return to the classroom! Here’s a simple checklist to ensure that you and your child are prepared for the first day of school:
- Fill backpacks with necessary school supplies.
- Pack a lunch or ensure that lunch money is available to the student.
- Launder and lay out the student’s clothes for the morning.
- Plan a hearty breakfast.
- Ensure that your student has his or her class schedule or teacher’s name.
- Review with your child the transportation plan for pick-up and drop-off.
- Charge your phone or camera for First Day of School pictures and use #FairmontFirstDay when posting to social media.
Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep the night before and wake them up with positive energy to start the day off right. Making the transition from summer vacation to a classroom setting as seamless as possible will help your child succeed early in the year!
Contributed by Rebecca Stokes, Fairmont Private Schools
Image by Mysixringcircus.com
Friday, August 14
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