SCHOOL NEWS book signing with sam calavitta

Please join us this Saturday, November 13 at Borders in Yorba Linda from 1pm-4pm for a book signing with our very own Sam Calavitta, one of America's top high school math teachers! Also, when shopping at Borders, please bring in this barcode and 10% of your purchase will be donated to the Fairmont Parent Association. We hope to see you there! 

Contributed by Alyssa, Marketing

SNACK TIME pumpkin scones

Per the suggestion of our friend Martin, we wanted to share the recipe for Starbucks' delicious pumpkin scones! They are the perfect breakfast treat for the fall season and pair wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea. Happy  baking everyone! 

Contributed by Martin, Fairmont Facebook Friend

Photo and recipe courtesy of Food.com

FRIDAY FOLDER anaheim hills campus november 12

SHOW & TELL 

Long Beach Aquarium Field Trip

Third Grade went to the Long Beach Aquarium on Tuesday and had a wonderful time….great weather, great company and lots of fun fish!  They had a classroom presentation and learned about plankton!  All the Third Graders loved the splash zone, where they got to touch stingrays and sea anemone’s and lots of other creatures!

Junior High Concert
The Junior High instrumental elective class had their first concert with the violins, woodwinds and brass all performing a great selection of songs, including Abbey Road by the Beatles!  It was terrific to see how much they have improved and to truly enjoy the wonderful melodies.

Sports

DSL Football and Volleyball had their final games of the season and ended with a pair of victories!  Go Cougars!

Congratulations to the Fairmont Anaheim Hills campus All-Stars!!

 Neha P.

 Jayde W.

 Brittney N.

Gordon L.

Brady L.

Dylan S.

Kyle G.

They represented our campus in the Tri-Way League all Star game on Tuesday, November 9!!

Fun Friday
The Junior High went on their first “Fun Friday” of this school year, visiting Boomer’s in Irvine.  Our students loved riding the go-carts, climbing the rock wall and playing lots and lots of video games!  They work so hard every day of the school year and this outing was a welcome relief and reward for all the effort they show every day.

Meet our teachers – THIRD GRADE  

Denise Carroll and Blanche Bloomingdale

Santa Train!
All Aboard!! Fairmont’s Holiday Train has arrived at the station!
Tickets are pre-selling now this week and next week.  Don’t miss this festive event; buy your ticket before we sell out!  Look for Santa’s festive “ELVES” selling tickets in the main hallway now!
 

A Private Evening with Santa
Exclusively for Fairmont Private Schools
Sponsored by Anaheim Hills Parent Association
 

Irvine Regional Park Railroad
Tuesday, November 30
5:00pm-8:00pm

Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, ride the train ride, kids jump in the bounce house, eat a holiday cookie and sip some yummy hot chocolate!

Santa's workers are hard at work and additional information will be coming soon!

For more information, please contact:

Alma Cogger            Stacy Simpson
714) 390-1506          714) 985-0795

WEEK IN REVIEW 

SCOREBOARD game highlights: anaheim hills dsl football & volleyball 

SNACK TIME pumpkin cranberry bread

CALENDAR 

Wednesday, November 17
Fourth Grade Music Program "Gold Fever"
9:00am Student Program
7:00pm  Parent Program

Thursday, November 18
FPA Meeting at 8:45am in MPR
Kindergarten to Centennial Farms

Friday, November 19
Trimester ends

NOTE - There is NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 24 due to a Professional Development Day for teachers.


Contributed by Vicky, Anaheim Hills Campus

FRIDAY FOLDER mable campus november 12

SHOW & TELL
Fairmont Students Earn 64 Awards in Johns Hopkins Talented Youth Event
On October 2, 2010, 37 students from Fairmont Private School campuses were honored at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) 2010 awards ceremony held on the campus of Cal State Polytechnic University, Pomona.   Fairmont students took home a total of 64 awards based upon their performance on tests taken last academic year, 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.  Ninth grader Winston Lee placed first in the nation for eighth grade in the SAT Math category.
 
The awards ceremony honors students according to 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.

The results of these tests give families a better idea of a child's academic strengths, particularly in comparison to the thousands of other academically talented students in the Talent Search. Students can also earn recognition at CTY's awards ceremonies, and their test scores may qualify them for CTY's summer programs and distance education courses.

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 past 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.

Last year, The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth worked directly with the Mable Campus to promote the program to our students.  It's an honor to be recognized as a top local school and a thrill to see so many of our students receive awards in this prestigious program.

Fairmont Private Schools and CTY share a commitment to challenge students to realize their full academic potential.  "Parents who support and encourage their children, and teachers who inspire through their knowledge and passion for a subject, create engaged young people who are well prepared to lead and shape tomorrow's world," said CTY executive director, Lea Ybarra. 
About The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth
CTY conducts the nation's oldest and most extensive academic talent search and offers educational programming for students with exceptionally high academic ability. CTY parallels, and complements, a gifted child's regular school experience. CTY's programs and students have been profiled in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, and other premier American publications. Other information:
 
• CTY is a nonprofit center at The Johns Hopkins University.
• CTY draws students from 50 states and DC, as well as students from almost 120 countries.
• 2009-10 saw over 57,000 second- through eighth graders worldwide participate in CTY's Talent Searches.
• CTY provided over $5 million in financial aid to over 9,000 students in 2009-10.
• In the 2009-10 CTY Talent Search, over 15% of students were identified as underrepresented.
• Gifted students qualifying for the federal free or reduced-price lunch program may join the Talent Search virtually for free.

Article contributor: Danyelle Knight-Woodley

Mable 4th Graders Step Back in Time
The fourth graders at Mable Elementary recently participated in the Time Capsule Study Program sponsored by the Ocean Institute in Dana Point.  We became pioneers for two days at the Lazy W Ranch near San Juan Capistrano.  California history came alive with many hands-on experiences.  We also learned to appreciate the resourcefulness of our early ancestors.
   
Our day began with a tour of Mission San Juan Capistrano.  The students had an opportunity to experience the daily operation of life on one of the twenty-one California missions.  After visiting the mission, we journeyed a few miles to the Lazy W Ranch. We participated in various activities such as making bricks from mud and straw and grinding corn to make tortillas.  Fourth grade pioneers built a dwelling from tree branches as the Native Americans would have done. They also practiced archaeology by excavating fossils and learned which herbs to use for medicinal purposes.   We spent the evening making candles and weaving headbands and ended the day with a lively fiesta, complete with a piñata.    
   
The next morning brought a few more activities before heading home.  We had an opportunity to journey to the gold fields after buying supplies at Sam Brennan's store.  We also learned to construct modern conveniences such as showers and light bulbs.   While no one struck it rich in gold, we found wealth in our experiences and appreciation for early California life.

Article contributor: Mrs. Susan Schoening, 4th grade teacher

Miss Nelson is Missing!
After weeks of anticipation, the first graders went on their first field trip on October 26th.  They attended the play "Miss Nelson is Missing," based on the book Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard.   The students were excited as they rode in the buses to the Ebell Theatre in Santa Ana.
   
For many of the students, this was their first time seeing a play.  All of the students and parent chaperones enjoyed themselves. After the play was over, the students had the opportunity to ask the cast questions.  On the way back to school, we stopped at a nearby park.  At the park, the students ate their lunches and played.  It was a great end to a fun day.

Article contributor: Mrs. Shelby Wagner, 1st grade teacher

WEEK IN REVIEW 

SCOREBOARD team roster: mable tri-way girls basketball team 

SNACK TIME pumpkin cranberry bread

SCHOOL NEWS mable students advance to orange county spelling bee

CALENDAR 
Monday, November 15th
STAR Math Testing begins

Tuesday, November 16th
CHOC Toy Drive begins

Johns Hopkins Talent Search Presentation
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Mable Campus Cafeteria Stage

Thursday, November 18th
Zumba Class for Parents
8:30am
Junior High Stage Area

Friday, November 19th
1st Grade Santa Photos
9:30am
Junior High Stage Area

Tuesday, November 23rd
Thanksgiving Feast
11:00am
Mable Cafeteria

Wednesday, November 24th - Friday, November 26th
NO SCHOOL - Teacher In-Service and Thanksgiving Holiday

Contributed by Karen, Mable Campus

FRIDAY FOLDER edgewood campus november 12

SHOW & TELL 

Photo of the Week

Congratulations 2nd Place League Champions
Edgewood DSL Volleyball Team

Sofia D., Sara A., Priya K., Emma H., Meghana K., Xochitl L., Aleen C., Florencia P., Elizabeth M., Alyssa C. & Kennedy R.
Coach Jonna Powell

Toy Drive for CHOC
Monday, Nov. 15th - Friday, Dec. 10th

The spirit of the holiday season is underway and it's time for our 11th Annual Toy Drive starting Monday, Nov. 15th, and ending Friday, Dec. 10th. This event is sponsored by the Character Development Department at the Edgewood Campus, and it is our fourth year in participating. With appreciation to all who participate, we are asking all our families to help us by donating a toy for a boy or girl who is in CHOC - Children's Hospital of Orange County. These children would truly benefit from receiving a special gift on Christmas morning and all year long.

Due to infection control and in order to protect the patients, the toys MUST be NEW and UNWRAPPED. We are unable to send USED toys to the hospital. The toys will be picked up at school by one of our business office staff people, Judy Coderre, and her friends from the Orange Coast Harley Davidson's Chapter. They will come to the Edgewood Campus on Friday, December 10th from 11:40-12:15 pm via motorcycles to pick up the toys.

If you would like to donate toys to a patient at CHOC, please drop off at your child's classroom now till the December 10th. Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
Jonna Powell, Activities Director, jpowell@fairmontschools.com or
Liane Harper, Character Development Dept., lharper@fairmontschools.com

7th Grade Production of "Snoopy"
Friday & Saturday, Nov. 19th - 20th
@ 7:00 pm & 2:00 pm on Saturday
In Allison Hall

Tickets on Sale Now
Angel Seats: $12 each
General Seats: $10 each

Don't miss this opportunity to see this talented class in the drama production of "Snoopy."

Edgewood Football All Stars
Congratulations Caden S. & Kieran M.
All Stars Caden S. and Kieran M. both played extremely well in the 2010 Tri Way League All Star Game Tuesday, November 9th.   Playing for the North team, quarterback Caden S. scored a touchdown on a long run from scrimmage with just minutes to go to put his team back within a touchdown. Final score was the
South 28 and the North 22.

1st Grade Diwali Presentation
A big thank you to Mrs. Khurana, Mrs. Chaturvedi, Mrs. Cavale, and Mrs. Trivedi who gave a colorful and delicious presentation about the Indian celebration of Diwali!  We delighted in the stunning photographs of this colorful celebration on the Promethean board, which brought the tradition alive!  The first graders learned about this lovely celebration and saw their classmates, mothers, and Mrs. Brown dress in traditional Indian clothing.  We also sampled Indian treats!

November Field Trips & Assemblies
"Snoopy" Preview Assemblies
Monday, Nov. 15th
10-10:20 P4-3rd
10:30-10:50 4th-8th

5th Grade - California Science Center
Tuesday, Nov. 16th
8:30-3:00 pm

Upcoming trips...
3rd Grade to Knott's Berry Farm
Thursday, Dec. 2nd

8th Grade to Knott's Berry Farm
Friday, Dec. 3rd

Junior Kindergarten to Centennial Farms
Tuesday, Dec. 7th

1st Grade to Plummer Auditorium
Thursday, Dec. 9th

Edgewood's Sports Corner  
Game Scores:
DSL VB won against McDowell 25-14, 25-8

Basketball season is right around the corner!
Tuesday, Nov. 30th
JH BB vs. Anaheim Hills
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm

Thurday, Dec. 2nd
JH BB @ Mable
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 7th
JH BB vs. Carden Academy
Boys play at 3:00 & Girls play at 4:15 pm

Thursday, Dec. 9th
JH BB @ Orangewood
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm

Tuesday, Dec. 14th
JH BB vs. Heritage Christian
Girls play at 3:00 & Boys play at 4:15 pm

WEEK IN REVIEW 

SNACK TIME pumpkin cranberry bread

CALENDAR
Monday, Nov. 15th
Choc Toy Drive Begins

Tuesday, Nov. 16th
5th Grade to California Science Center

Wednesday, Nov. 17th
Picture Makeup & Panoramic Photo Day

Thursday, Nov. 18th
ASB Harvest Popcorn Sale at Snack and Lunch - $1.00 each

Friday, Nov. 19th & Saturday, Nov. 20th
7th Grade Production of "Snoopy" at 7 pm on Friday & 2 pm on Saturday

Tuesday, Nov. 23rd
Thanksgiving Feast

Wednesday, Nov. 24th
Teacher In-Service Day - No School

Thursday-Friday, Nov. 25th-26th
Thanksgiving Break - No School

Contributed by Jonna, Edgewood Campus

FRIDAY FOLDER citron campus november 12

SHOW & TELL

Photo of the Week: Miss Elizabeth's Class with our Operation Candy Friends

Food Drive Continues

With Thanksgiving right around the corner the Citron Campus likes to do its part to help those in need.  We will be hosting a food drive to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County from 11/8 – 11/29. Items that are in great need are all non-perishables, stuffing, rice, canned items, toilet paper and shampoo. Classrooms will have a friendly competition and the winning classroom will win a turkey trophy to proudly display!

Santa Train – Save the Date

A Private Evening with Santa

Exclusively for Fairmont Private Schools

Sponsored by The Fairmont Parent Association

Irvine Regional Park Railroad

Tuesday, November 30th

5:00pm-8:00pm

(Pre-purchase sale only)

Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, ride the train, kids jump in the bounce house, eat a holiday cookie and sip some yummy hot chocolate!

Santa's workers are hard at work; look for the order form in your child’s folder.

Use One Cause for your Holiday Shopping

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

SNACK TIME pumpkin cranberry bread

CALENDAR 

Friday, November 19th

Picture Re-take orders due

Monday, November 22nd

Citron Thanksgiving Feast

11:15 am all preschool (A –F)

11:45 am Jr. K and Kdg (1-7) 

Tuesday, November 23rd

Native American Presentation with Jacque Nunez

9:00 am – 10:00am (all students)

Wednesday, November 24th

No School – Teacher In-Service

Thursday, November 25th

Thanksgiving Day

No School

Friday, November 26th

Thanksgiving Break – No School

Contributed by Elly, Citron Campus

SCOREBOARD game highlights: anaheim hills dsl football & volleyball

Great way to finish the season for our DSL Football and Volleyball teams! Both teams won their last game of the season.  The Volleyball team won in two games: 25-10, 25-21!  They served beautifully, dominating the Heritage Oak Huskies.  Keely D., Jessica C. and Joelle K. were strong on the court in the first game and Lauren M., Naomi M. and Marie V. were on fire in the second game!  They are looking forward to continuing their success in the next season.

The Cougars finished on a high note defeating Heritage Oak 25 to 12.  The cougars fell behind early 6 to 0 but were able to answer back by scoring on a long pass from Cole M. to Nathan L. After trailing 12 to 6 the Cougars got a key defensive stop and were able to take advantage of the good field position.  Andy C. scored on a 35 yard run to tie the score at 12.  The Cougars would never again trail in the game.  Cole and Nathan hooked up again on a long touchdown pass and Andy had another long touchdown run to complete the cougar scoring.  Defensively the Cougars got great play from Matthew W. and Parker L. The Cougars ended the season 3-3, but the improvement was amazing and wonderful to see.

Contributed by Vicky, Anaheim Hills Campus