THE FAIRMONT FIVE memorial day must-haves

Summer is just around the corner and nothing ushers in the season better than an outdoor Memorial Day celebration with  family, friends and neighbors. In my opinion, you've just gotta have the following:

1. American Flag—The stars and stripes is an enduring symbol of all that our country represents. Fly  Old Glory with pride on Memorial Day, and share these fun flag facts with your kids.
2. Grilled Food—Memorial Day unofficially kicks off grilling season. Before you fire up the barbie, get your grill in shape with these prep tips.
3. Patriotic Decorations—Red, white and blue are festive colors to play with on Memorial Day and any decorations you craft can do double duty a few months later for Independence Day. Check out these décor ideas from Martha Stewart Living.
4. Moment of Remembrance—at 3pm on Memorial Day, observe the National Moment of Remembrance and take a minute to remember the men and women who have paid the ultimate price to safeguard our American way of life. Take your patriotism a step further by visiting a war memorial or donating to a quality cause supporting our veterans such as the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.
5. Dessert!—There are plenty of sweet ways to top off your celebrations, but I’m partial to desserts that make the most of the spring’s bounty of berries. I'll be trying these Grilled Balsamic and Brown Sugar Strawberries.

Photo from Chasing Delicious 

Contributed by Danyelle, Fairmont Private Schools

HOW TO avoid summer sunburns

It seems like every summer there is new news about how, when, where and why to use sunscreen. We all know we need it, but my eyes start to cross when I arrive at the sunscreen aisle. So, this year I really appreciated the super informative article on sun protection in the June issue of Better Homes & Gardens.  Here's an excerpt from the article 10 Signs You're About To Burn by Jan Sheehan to help you avoid sunburns this summer:

Signs You're About to Burn

1. You're outdoors when your shadow is short--A stumpy shadow means the sun is directly overhead, the point at which UVB rays poke straight down through the ozone layer with minimal scattering.  As a result, a person's UVB exposure is up to 50 percent higher during this stretch of day than in early morning or late afternoon.
2. Your sunscreen absorbs in seconds--Sorry, but a think squiggle of lotion isn't going to cut it.  To get the SPF level promised on the label, you need to slick on enough for your skin to stay damp for a minute or two.  (When wearing a swimsuit, count on using an amount that fills your palm.)
3. You apply your first coat of sunscreen outside--Beware: You could burn while the stuff is booting up.  Modern chemical formulas--those made with oxybenzone, avobenzone, and similar ingredients--work by absorbing ultraviolet rays.  For the products to be effective, they must first bind to proteins in the skin, a process that takes about 20 minutes.
4. You grab sunscreen from the car--On a bright summer day, you could fry an egg on the dashboard of a parked vehicle.  Don't let those triple-digit temperatures cook your sunscreen, too.  Take your sunscreen with you when you leave your car, and while outdoors, do what you can to shield it--say, by stashing the tube in a drink cooler.
5. You pop a pain reliever--Once absorbed by the body, common medications can react with ultraviolet light on the skin's surface, resulting in serious burns.  This rapid reaction, known as photosensitivity, is most often seen with ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve), certain antibiotics, oral contraceptives, and diuretics.

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Contributed by Danyelle, Fairmont Private Schools

SNACK TIME healthy picnics

Enjoying time as a family in the outdoors is a great way to have fun with your children this summer. Eating outdoors is especially fun for kids. And with a little planning, your family can take pleasure in eating healthy, kid-approved meals on your next picnic or camping trip.

Here are some tips to ensure an outdoor meal-time success: 

• Keep the meal simple, easy to prepare and a snap to clean up.
• Finger foods are good options and kids love anything they can dip. Turkey or veggie wraps and roll ups are well accepted. A baggie full of carrot and celery sticks, cucumber and bell pepper slices, sugar snap peas and cherry tomatoes will go quickly if there's a dip to go with them.
• Small finger-sandwiches, chicken nuggets, cheese and crackers, melon balls, cookies, bottled water and juice boxes are also very popular. Freshly grilled corn-on-the-cob is delicious, messy, and fun to eat!

Quick Food Items

If you’re short on time to prepare, here are a few suggestions for readily available items:

Hard boiled eggs

Edemame

Canned beans

Sugar-snap peas

Grape or cherry tomatoes

Carrot, cucumber, celery sticks

Hummus and avocado dips

Trail mix

Bread sticks

Whole grain crackers

Mini-pita bread slices

Luncheon meats

Cheese slices

Apple slices

Dried fruit – mango, papaya, banana, pear, apple, apricot

Grapes or summer berries

Melons – watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew

Muffins

Mini-cupcakes

Tip: Involve the children in the picnic planning process.  Depending on the child’s age, you can also have the kids help with grocery shopping, assembling the ingredients for the picnic or helping with the food prep. Kids love to pick their own food and assemble it on their own. Even young children can assist with stirring ingredients for a dip, washing fruits or vegetables or filling a baggie with snacks.

When you involve children in the food selection and preparation process they'll be more likely to eat what is served. 

Photo from SheKnows.com

Contributed by Leslie K. Kay-Getzinger, MS, RD, Regional Dietitian for Nutrition Management Services

FRIDAY FOLDER may 18

Highlights From This Week

Fairmont Summer Programs 

Summer is just around the corner! Fairmont Summer Programs is setting sail for a summer to remember, and you won't want to miss it!  Whether you are joining us for summer school, summer camp, or specialized enrichment workshops, Fairmont guarantees that this summer, adventure awaits you! Read about the benefits of summer camp in this blog post. Enroll today for a week or the whole summer at www.fairmontsummerprograms.com

Congratulations 6th Grade Pentathlon Teams! 

On Saturday, May 5, Fairmont students participated in the Orange County Academic Pentathlon. This one-day event provided an opportunity for our students of all ability levels to engage in an academic competition that evaluated their performance in five content areas: social science, science, math, literature, and essay. The competition attracted eighty-six teams from public and private schools throughout Orange County. Since January, the teams have been preparing with their teachers. Their dedication and teamwork paid large dividends. In Division 1A, the most challenging division, the Fairmont teams took home numerous individual and team awards! 

Anaheim Hills Campus 

Information to follow on Monday, May 21. 

Edgewood Campus

Edgewood Eagles Team

Super Quiz Team Award - 3rd Place 

Overall Team Award - 6th Place

23 Individual medals

Edgewood Talons Team

Super Quiz Team Award - 4th Place

Overall Team Award - 5th Place

21 Individual medals

Mable Campus 

80 Individual Medals Total 

Fairmont Panthers Team 

Super Quiz Team Award - 1st Place 

Overall Team Award - 2nd Place 

Fairmont Mable Team 

Super Quiz Team Award - 2nd Place 

Overall Team Award - 3rd Place 

Mable Campus Bruce Hockman Carnival
Friday, May 25

Mr. Bruce Hockman was a social studies teacher at the Mable campus 33 years ago, and he wanted to show his students about some of the theories they were learning about. So he proposed the students organize, and run a carnival for the other students. The goal was that the 8th graders would learn about supply and demand, profit and loss, planning, scheduling and time management.  Any profits from the carnival would go towards the junior high promotion events planned for later that year. The carnival was a huge success and all the students had a great day and the 8th graders learned a lot about hard work! When Mr. Hockman passed away the carnival was renamed in his honor. Students from all campuses are invited to attend. Read more in the carnival flyer. 

Weekly E-Newsletters 

Anaheim Hills Campus

Citron Campus 

Edgewood Campus 

Mable Campus 

May Lunch Menus 

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AH 2nd-8th Grade

Citron

Edgewood Preschool-Kindergarten

Edgewood 1st-8th Grade 

Mable 

Contributed by Alyssa, Fairmont Private Schools

EVENTFUL orange county free summer concert series

With summer just around the corner, there are so many great outdoor events to look forward to. I always have a blast going to community outdoor concerts with my family, packing a picnic and singing along. Here are a some free summer concert series to check out in Fairmont's neighboring parks: 

ANAHEIM 

2012 Concerts in the Canyon 

July through August 

DETAILS: 

All concerts are FREE! Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Gourmet food trucks, free games and activities for all!

DATES & TIMES: 

Thursdays, 6:30pm 

July 12 - Neon Nation 

July 19 - DSB (Journey Tribute) 

July 26 - Stellar (Top 40) 

August 2 - The PettyBreakers (Tom Petty Tribute) 

LOCATION: 

Ronald Reagan Park, 945 S. Weir Canyon Rd.

INFORMATION: 

(714) 765-5263

TUSTIN

2012 Concerts in the Park

June through August 

(2012 details coming soon)

DETAILS:

Relax and enjoy the sounds of the great live music! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Enjoy a picnic or purchase food or snacks from community groups. Admission is free!

DATES & TIMES: 

Wednesdays

6 - 8 pm

June 20 

June 27 

July 11 

July 18 

July 25 

LOCATION:

Peppertree Park

INFORMATION:

(714) 573-3326

YORBA LINDA

Concerts in the Park 2012

July & August

Bring your own picnic diner and/or buy food from local non-profit organizations and the Yorba Linda Volunteens. Seating is available in the amphitheateror grass areas at the park (chairs and blankets recommended).

Dogs are not recommended due to safety issues and the comfort of others in attendance. Riding skateboards, bikes, roller blades, and scooters throughout the park during the concert is prohibited. Alcohol is not allowed in the park.

DATES & TIMES: 

Sundays

5:30-7:00 p.m.

July 15 - Neon Nation (Music from the 80's)

July 22 - The Silverados (Country) 

July 29 - Stone Soul (Soul & Motown) 

August 5 - The Answer (Classic Rock)

LOCATION:

Hurless Barton Park

4601 Casa Loma Ave.

INFORMATION:

For more information, call the Travis Ranch Activity Center at (714) 961-7167

ORANGE

2012 Concerts in the Park 

July 11 - August 29, 2012 

DETAILS:

Pack your picnic baskets, relax, and enjoy fantastic free entertainment for all ages under the summer starry sky! Bring your blankets or low lawn chairs and get ready for a great time! Reminder: food will be available for purchase courtesy of a local non-profit group and please leave pets at home. Performers subject to change.

DATES & TIMES:

Wednesday Evenings

7 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

July 11 - Abbey Road, A Tribute to the Beatles 

July 18 - The Wise Guys Big Band Machine, Big Band Orchestra 

July 25 - The Skinny Little Twits, Classic Rock 

August 1 - Tom Nolan Band, Motown, Rhythm and Blues 

August 8 - The Silverados, Contemporary Country 

August 15 - Stone Soul, Soul, Motown and R&B Classics

August 22 - Cold Duck, Oldies, Top 40 and Dance Favorites 

August 29 - The Fenians, Traditional & Contemporary Irish Music

LOCATION:

Hart Park Band Shell

located off the 22 Fwy. & Glassell St.

INFORMATION:

Call (714) 744-5599 for more information

For more information on free summer concerts in Orange County, visit OrangeCounty.net. 

Photo from Anaheim.net

Contributed by Alyssa, Fairmont Private Schools 

THE FAIRMONT FIVE benefits of summer camp

Summer is in the air! As the days get longer and warmer, kids can't help but anticipate the carefree months of summer ahead. For you, the summer anticipation includes planning what the kids will do with their time--summer school, summer day camp, sleep-away camp, swimming lessons, vacation? 

As we remember from our childhoods, summer is a special time for kids, a time for self-discovery and making memories. Summer camp provides a unique, enriching environment for this experience, and the benefits of participating in a quality summer camp stretch far beyond the memories. 

According to the American Camp Association, a 100-year-old organization of camp professionals committed to preserving, promoting and improving the camp experience, summer camp helps children build personal competencies reflected in the four "C's" of the camp community: compassion, contribution, commitment, and character. 

Camp counselors provide children with a network of caring adults to look up to, and an organized camp program creates a safe environment for discovery and exploration. 

The ACA lists the following benefits and anticipated outcomes of the camp experience:

Social Skills Development

• Leadership 
• Communication 
• Participation 

Self-Respect and Character Building 

• Responsibility 
• Resourcefulness
• Resilience 

Community Living/Service Skills 

• Caring 
• Fairness 
• Citizenship
• Trustworthiness 

Developing these key life skills and character traits at a young age gives children an advantage   as they grow and mature. 

Fairmont is proud to offer a Summer Program that is accredited by the American Camp Association. Fairmont offers a mix of both summer school and summer day camp so children can experience a quality summer camp program and beat the summer brain drain. 

Contributed by Alyssa, Fairmont Private Schools 

SHORT STORY author/illustrator headed to fairmont

What does an ancient dragon, the Wild West and Fairmont's Anaheim Hills library have in common? Answer: They will all collide on Tuesday, June 5 from 6-7:30pm for the Anaheim Hills Library Grand Opening. Author/illustrator Troy Howell will be meeting with students during the day offering tips and inspiration from his career as an author and illustrator. As part of the Grand Opening celebration, he will be giving an interactive reading of his book The Dragon of Cripple Creek and signing books. Troy is an old classmate and friend of third grade teacher Denise Carroll and we're super excited that she was able to help us connect with this wonderful author/illustrator. 

You're invited to join in the festivities! Let us know you're coming by RSVPing here. 

Contributed by Danyelle, Fairmont Private Schools