Tuesday, September 21

BOOK REPORT edgewood students get defensive

You never know what surprising facts will burst forth from the brains of Fairmont’s bright, curious students.  Hursh is an expert on pangolin lizards, as Edgewood campus second grade teacher Mrs. Kaneski discovered during her reading of What to Do When Something Wants to Eat You.  In this book, author and illustrator Steve Jenkins gets kids engaged in fun discoveries about the animal kingdom, like how puffer fish protect themselves from becoming lunch!  This is an imaginative way to teach children about animal defenses such as mimicry, camouflage and speed.  And the book invites them to consider, “What would you do if something wanted to eat you?”

Contributed by Jonna, Edgewood campus

BOOK REPORT anaheim hills librarian gets us thinking

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Fairmont Reading Level: 2.6
AR Points: 0.5 pts

Shel Silverstein's classic story about a boy and an apple tree has been interpreted in many different ways since it was first published in 1964.  See what you and your kids make of the tale.  Here's a synopsis: The boy comes every day to play under the apple tree's branches, climb her trunk and eat her apples.  The boy loves the tree and she loves him in return.  As the boy grows older, he comes to visit the tree less often and when he does come he always wants something from the tree.  Displaying a never-ending generosity of spirit, the tree always gives whatever she can to the boy she loves without question (sound familiar moms and dads?!).  The simple gift of giving to someone she loves brings her joy.  The boy's visits become less frequent and his demands grow greater. In the end, they find a way to make one another happy unconditionally.

Contributed by Vicky, Anaheim Hills campus

BOOK REPORT mable librarians share favorite reads

When you love books as much as the Mable campus librarians, it’s tough to single out your favorites.  We made them choose, so here are the best of the best reads according to Mrs. Abouabdo and Mrs. Lloyd.

Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger by Louis Sachar
Fairmont Reading Level: 3.3
AR Points: 3

What Mrs. Abouabdo says about this book:
I love to read the Wayside School Series by Louis Sachar.  What could be more fun than a school that’s built vertical – that’s right, the builder put each classroom on top of another!  Wayside School is filled with wacky and wonderful characters.  If you enjoy reading aloud, there are so many different voices you can use to portray the truly strange cast of characters including frogs, skunks, and an orange named Fido.  You will laugh all the way through!

Here Lies the Librarian by Richard Peck
Fairmont Reading Level: 5.1
AR Points: 4

What Mrs. Lloyd says about this book:
SO MANY BOOKS, so little time!  However, when asked to share one of my favorites, I can recommend Here Lies the Librarian.  As with many of the books by Newbery Medal-winning author Richard Peck, it is full of quirky characters, folksy settings and hilarious larger-than-life moments. It is a delicious comedy that is unexpectedly moving.

Contributed by Karen, Mable campus

Friday, September 17

FRIDAY FOLDER mable campus september 17

SHOW & TELL
Assist Program   
The Assist Program at the Mable Campus is here to help children who may need additional support with a particular academic skill.  Our goal is to improve the performance level of any student who demonstrates a need for supplemental academic assistance.  Students are identified for the Assist program through teacher referral, test scores, assessments and observations. Children typically attend the Assist Program during the school day at Spanish instruction time. Our Assist teacher, Mrs. Sanders, works both individually and in small groups to reinforce skills taught in the classroom.

Another excellent resource available to all Mable students is FASA.  Mrs. Sanders oversees this after-school program in the computer lab with the help of Ms. Kelbaugh.  FASA is a computer-based learning program designed to help students seeking remediation, grade-level reinforcement or enrichment.  Each child attending FASA is assessed to identify what type of learning experience is needed.  The FASA teachers develop a customized program tailored to the individual student's skill set which may include computer learning, one-on-one tutoring or small group work.  Students typically attend after school two days a week. 

Please call Mrs. Sanders at extension 1103 for more information about this exciting opportunity!
 
Accelerated Math Program  
It has been a great start to the school year for the Fairmont Mable Campus students in our Accelerated Math program.  Our students have begun the year exactly where they left off last year.  This allows each student to have an individualized math program where every child is working to accelerate his or her own learning process.  We look forward to our first grade students starting the program after Parent Night.
 
With excellent teacher support and modified lessons, Accelerated Math has become an extremely important supplementary program to Fairmont's already rigorous math curriculum.  With Math Facts in a Flash, a part of the Accelerated Math program, being used throughout the elementary, the speed and accuracy of our math students have grown through the years. With these two wonderful math programs and Fairmont's exceptional math teachers, there is no limit to the growth of each student.

To learn more about Accelerated Math, be sure to attend the Director's Series "Understanding Accelerated Math" being held on October 7, at 8:30 am and repeating at 6:30 pm, in the Mable Library.  

From Your FPA President, Mrs. Winna Kishimoto

Please join us for our 3rd annual "Back to School Family Picnic"
This event has become a tradition at Mable Campus.  It's a chance for us to socialize and get to know all the families here. The Parent Association will provide drinks, snow cones and popcorn. The pool will be open for swimming and there will also be the "Big Kahuna" water slide.

Bring your towels, swimsuits and a picnic basket and join us on Saturday, September 18th. We hope to see all of you there.

WEEK IN REVIEW  

CALENDAR  
Saturday, Sept. 18th
-FPA Back to School Picnic
12 noon to 4:00 pm
Mable Athletic Field 
-Book Fair begins
Mable Gymnasium
 
Monday, Sept. 20th
JH Football / Volleyball Game
Mable vs Heritage Oak
Away Game

Tuesday, Sept. 21st
JH Football / Volleyball Game
Mable vs Tarbut V'Torah
Away Game

Wednesday, Sept. 22nd
Book Fair ends

Grandparents' Day
8:45 - 10:00 am
Mable Little Playground
Please RSVP by Sept. 20

JH Football / Volleyball Game
Mable vs Anaheim Hills
Away Game

Friday, Sept. 24th
Junior High Back to School Dance
Featuring DJ Carisma from Power 106
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Mable Cafeteria

Monday, Sept. 27th
Pep Rally
2:00 pm
Gymnasium

JH Football
Mable vs Calvary
Away Game - Cabrillo Park

JH Volleyball
Mable vs Calvary
Home Game

Friday, Oct. 1st

NO SCHOOL -Teacher In-Service

Contributed by Karen, Mable Campus

FRIDAY FOLDER anaheim hills campus september 17

SHOW & TELL 
Announcing Our Junior High ASB Officers! 
After our much-anticipated elections last Friday, we would like to congratulate our new Junior High ASB Officers! Together our new officers make a fantastic leadership team, and we look forward to seeing all the great ideas they bring to our ASB this year! 

Junior High ASB Officers:
Austin L. – Treasurer
River C. – Vice-President
Rebecca C. – President
Timothy K. - Secretary

School News
Back To School Night was a busy evening as parents met with their child’s teachers and heard about the exciting plans for the upcoming school year! 

We are looking forward to sharing all of the tools available to our parents at the upcoming Blackboard Training on Tuesday, September 21.  There will be two sessions available for your convenience, 8:30-9:30am and 5:00-6:00pm (childcare will be available).

Over 75 parents attended the first Fairmont Parent Association meeting!  They learned about all of the opportunities for parents to volunteer in their children’s school.  We look forward to seeing all of you again at our next meeting and greatly appreciate your support! 


WEEK IN REVIEW

SCOREBOARD tri-way volleyball and football games

TEACHER'S PET patches

SCOREBOARD anaheim hills dsl flag football roster fall 2010

SCOREBOARD anaheim hills dsl girls volleyball roster fall 2010

 

CALENDAR

Monday, September 20-Friday, September 24
Grandparents Week


Monday, September 20
Tri-Way Volleyball vs Orangewood at 3:15pm


Tuesday, September 21
Parents Blackboard Training 8:30-9:30am
Parents Blackboard Training 5:00-6:00pm (Childcare provided)


Wednesday, September 22
Tri-Way Football/Volleyball vs Mable 3:15pm


Thursday, September 23
Pre-School (Tuesday/Thursday) Grandparents Picnic at 11:00am
Chalk Talk "Grandparents Rock!A Fairmont Grandparents Day Celebration"  6:00pm


Friday, September 24
Pre-School (Mon-Fri/M-W-F) GrandparentsPicnic at 11:00am
Fall Festival  3:00-8:00pm
 

Contributed by Vicky, Anaheim Hills Campus

FRIDAY FOLDER edgewood campus september 17

SHOW & TELL
Kids Art Fair 
Friday, October 22nd
@ 9:00 - 4:30 pm
Art Room - 107
 
All Grade Levels will have art in the show. Come on by before or after your Parent Teacher Conference.
 

Family Night
Fairmont Prep
Huskies vs. Sherman Indians
 
Friday, October 1st
@ 7:00 pm
Valley Christian Stadium
 
Come enjoy Family Night at Fairmont Prep's Football Game.
Grab a hot dog and soda from the snack bar and cheer on the Huskies!
 
There will be a Punt, Pass, & Kick Challenge
with JH Football Players from the Edgewood, Anaheim Hills and Mable Campuses at halftime. There will also be a Sports Bounce House with a slide, and a balloon artist will be making balloon animals for the kids as well.
See you at the Game!  GO HUSKIES!!

Back to School Picnic
Friday, Sept. 24th
@ Irvine Regional Park
4:00-7:00 pm
 
Admission is $15 per person
Bungee Trampoline $10 pp extra
 
Silent Auction Items:
•    Lakers Tickets with Parking
•    Mammoth Condo Weekend Getaway
•    Edgewood Spirit Basket
•    Magic Castle in Hollywood Tickets
•    Reserved Parking in School Lot
•    Principal For a Day
and much more!
 
It's a family affair! See you at the park!
 

4th Grade Bake Sale
Wednesday, Sept. 22nd
@ Snack & Lunch Recess
 
Support the 4th Grade Bake Sale at snack and lunch recess. 
All treats are 50 cents, and all money raised goes toward Alzheimer's Association.
 
Come check out all the delicious treats!

Photo of the Week  
Piece of Art by Dalia, 7th Grader, 7th & 8th Grade Art Elective Japanese mirror image, cut out art, showing balance and movement.


WEEK IN REVIEW 

 

CALENDAR 

Wednesday, Sept. 22nd
4th Grade Bake Sale 

Thursday, Sept. 23rd
Grandparents & Special Friends Back to School BBQ

Friday, Sept. 24th
Back to School Picnic

Monday, Sept. 27th
Pep Rally with Prep Football Team @ Edgewood
Promoting "Family Night at the Huskies Football Game."

Wednesday, Sept. 29th
Writing Proficiency Testing Grades 1st-8th

Friday, Oct. 1st
Teacher In-Service Day - No School for Students
Family Night @ Prep Football Game


Contributed by Jonna, Edgewood Campus

FRIDAY FOLDER citron campus september 17

SHOW & TELL
After School Fun
By now you may have come across the extra-curricular afterschool schedule. Most classes began the week of Sept. 13th with the exception of Basketball and Karate starting this week. Please take the time to look over our class options and take advantage of the after school fun your child can have without leaving the campus. Last day to enroll is Friday, September 24th. Don’t miss out! Please contact Ms. Luz for more information at Lvivar@fairmontschools.com
 

Grandparent’s and Special Friends Day
We were overjoyed to see all our special visitors Friday, September 17th at our annual Grandparent's Day. We served a light continental breakfast and our preschool through kindergarten students were able to show off their classrooms. Thank you for joining us!

Oops…
There is a change in the Citron Campus Calendar for October 11th. The Calendar shows it as a no school day. The Citron Campus will be open and run its regular hours. We apologize for the confusion. 

Parent Volunteers and donation
If you, or your company, have any products/services that you would be willing to donate, please contact Seema Sharma at seemasharma@sbcglobal.net.  

WEEK IN REVIEW  

CALENDAR
Monday, September 20
Extracurricular – Basketball class starts
P3/P3 = 2:30p – 3:00p
JK/K = 3:15p – 4:00p

Wednesday, September 22
Extracurricular – Karate class starts
Jr.K / K = 3:15p – 3:45p

Friday, September 24
-Last day to sign up for extracurricular classes for the Fall session 

-Johnny Appleseed Day
Each class will have hear the story and maybe catch a glimpse at an American legend.

Contributed by Elly, Citron Campus