Friday, February 1

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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! 

North Tustin Cheerleaders Shine in Competition
On Sunday, January 27th, the Fairmont North Tustin Cheer team competed in the CA State Championships. The competition took place at the Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, CA. The squad has been working hard with practices three times a week. Their dedication and teamwork helped to pull off a great routine that won them 2nd place in the Elementary School cheer division. Their coaches, Blaire Bradley and Joanna Yujuico, along with their parents and family are very proud of the team! The cheer team will soon be heading to Orlando, Florida for Universal Cheer Association's National Competition on February 8-11. Good Luck!

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.

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Wednesday, January 30

ARTS & CRAFTS valentine craft round-up

Valentine's Day is a crafty gals excuse to let loose!  Every year I love gathering up supplies (lace doilies, heart shaped stickers, construction paper, glue sticks, glitter...) and sitting down with my kids for an afternoon of Valentine card making. There's nothing quite like a homemade card creation and a gift straight from the heart is especially appropriate to celebrate a holiday that's all about love.  Here are some of our favorite Valentine crafts from Fairmont's Pinterest boards.  Don't forget to follow Fairmont on Pinterest for pins related to educational content, parenting support, holiday inspiration and more.


Image from artist Susan Farrington
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Monday, January 28

THE FAIRMONT FIVE playdate ideas for all ages



Every child (and parent) loves a playdate. But even when a friend comes over, those dreaded words, "we're bored" will probably still be said at least once. Here are five playdate ideas to keep the boredom at bay.

1. For your preschool age playdate try playing Sit-Down Dance: Start some child friendly music and when the music is paused the kids have to scramble to find a seat (the floor counts). Someone can always find a seat so no one ever gets out. You can also invite some stuffed-animal dance partners to join in.

2. If your child is a little older try a Nerf gun playdate where everyone brings their favorite Nerf gun. But before the fun starts set ground rules such as no shooting others in the face, and have clear boundaries where shooting is allowed. Have plastic cup towers set up with action figures perfect for shooting down or just let them loose in the backyard. Be sure to have time-outs for finding Nerf bullets and reloading. 

3. Get ready for Valentines Day by having a valentine making playdate. Set up your table with paper, scissors, glitter, glue, stickers and anything you would want to put on your valentines. Encourage kids to bring special craft supplies that they would like to share. 

4. With our beautiful weather, an outdoor playdate is almost always possible. Get out in the sunshine with a scavenger hunt. Have the kids create their own list or find inspiration here.  

5. Create an "I am..." board. Older kids will love making collages about themselves. Get out your stack of old magazines and have the kids cut out and glue pictures and words that describe them or what they want to be. 

Image from Tiny Prints

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Friday, January 25

FRIDAY FOLDER january 25


Visiting Korean students share a cooking demonstration about Korean cuisine

Highlights From This Week
Korean Student Visitors Present a Cooking Demo 
For the past two weeks we have had nine students from Korea at the Anaheim Hills campus.  These third and fourth graders have come here for an English Immersion Program.  They attend English school in Korea on Saturdays and we were so surprised to hear how wonderfully they spoke English!  They learned about American culture with their specialized teacher and tutor during their visit.  They lived with parents from our school during the two weeks and learned about the American family dynamic!  During their visit they visited Sea World and Disneyland and thoroughly enjoyed spending time on our campus.
  
On Tuesday they absolutely delighted us with a presentation about Korean cooking and traditions.  Each student stood up and spoke in perfect English about Kimchi and Jung, how to make it, and the importance of it in Korean culture!  At their school in Korea they have a large garden and grow many vegetables and herbs.  They had grown the cabbage for the Kimchi and prepared it at home in Korea and then transported it over to the US for their cooking demonstration.
  
While they have been visiting us, the students have had lunch and PE with our Fairmont students to get to know them.  It has been a wonderful experience for everyone.  On Wednesday they visited Mrs. Cornish's fourth grade classroom while she taught a science lesson about circuits.  It was so fantastic to see them making circuits afterwards.  They were all so proud when the lights on their circuits lit up!

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.

Special Academic Counseling Opportunity for 8th Graders 
Mrs. Weems, the 9th grade Academic Counselor for 2013-14 incoming freshman at Fairmont Prep, will be on site our 8th grade campuses for one day each in January. (January 29 at Historic Anaheim, January 30 at the Anaheim Hills Campus, and January 31 at the North Tustin Campus) Parents who sign up in advance for a 45-minute appointment will be able meet one-on-one with Mrs. Weems to create their student's Prep Four-Year High School to College Plan. Mrs. Weems will have the student's transcripts at the meeting, so she can suggest the best and most individualized course of study.

For those interested in the Medical Magnet or Engineering Magnet, an appointment with Mr. Prado, the Magnet Counselor is advised. Mr. Prado will be happy to schedule 45-minute appointments with those Fairmont 8th grade parents who contact him directly. Email Mr. Prado directly to meet with him at the Prep. His email address is rprado@fairmontschools.com.

Please sign up for your time with Mrs. Weems at the front desk of your campus. Space is limited for this special opportunity. 

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Wednesday, January 23

SNACK TIME sip some soup


January is National Hot Soup Month
 
Even though we live in Southern California, who doesn’t enjoy a hot cup of soup on a cool winter’s day? Served as an appetizer or as the main meal, this savory liquid can satisfy a hearty appetite or provide sustenance for a tiny appetite. Clear like broth or thick like stew, soup is easy to prepare and versatile--plus it’s good for you.
 
Every country in the world has soup recipes and family traditions from long ago. Here are some fun soup facts:
  • Soup can be dated back to about 6000 B.C. and was first made of hippopotamus. Wow!
  • The word “soup” is of Sanskrit origin and is derived from the words, “su” and “po”, which means "good nutrition."
  • Americans sip over 10 BILLION bowls of soup every single year! That's a lot of soup!
Forget the spoon and sip directly from a mug or colorful bowl. Enjoy your soup, hot or cold and pass the crackers, please. For kid-friendly soup recipes, visit Fairmont's Pinterest Board.

Image with recipe from ziggetyzoom.com

Contributed by Leslie Kay-Getzinger, MS, RD
Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Management Services
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Monday, January 21

THE FAIRMONT FIVE quotes to commemorate mlk day


Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is remembered today as an American hero who fought for civil rights and freedom for all.  We celebrate his legacy with some of his most powerful words:
  1. The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.
  2. The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
  3. An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.
  4. I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.
  5. Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable... Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.
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Friday, January 18

FRIDAY FOLDER january 18



                      North Tustin preschoolers visit with Dr. Sue, the Traveling Insect Zoo

Highlights From This Week
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School on Monday 
"I Have a Dream." These four words are a famous part of American history. They were spoken by Martin Luther King, Jr. on August 28, 1963. He was a Baptist Minister, an activist, and a distinguished leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. He may be best known for his efforts in leading the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his famous speech, "I Have a Dream." He received the Nobel Peace Prize for combating racial equality through nonviolence in 1964. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977 and Congressional Gold Medal in 2004. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established as a U.S. federal holiday in 1986. It is celebrated the third Monday in January each year. Fairmont is proudly celebrating this holiday on Monday, January 21. We hope all our families enjoy the day off and remember Martin Luther King, Jr. and his bravery. 

Fairmont North Tustin Presents The Wizard of Oz 
Friday, January 25th @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, January 26th @ 3:00 pm
Tickets: $12 Angels Seats & $10 General Admission

The North Tustin Campus will put on a wonderful performance of The Wizard of Oz this month. Please be sure to attend to see the students act, dance, and sing. 

Special Academic Counseling Opportunity for 8th Graders 
Mrs. Weems, the 9th grade Academic Counselor for 2013-14 incoming freshman at Fairmont Prep, will be on site our 8th grade campuses for one day each in January. (January 29 at Historic Anaheim, January 30 at the Anaheim Hills Campus, and January 31 at the North Tustin Campus) Parents who sign up in advance for a 45-minute appointment will be able meet one-on-one with Mrs. Weems to create their student's Prep Four-Year High School to College Plan. Mrs. Weems will have the student's transcripts at the meeting, so she can suggest the best and most individualized course of study.

 For those interested in the Medical Magnet or Engineering Magnet, an appointment with Mr. Prado, the Magnet Counselor is advised. Mr. Prado will be happy to schedule 45-minute appointments with those Fairmont 8th grade parents who contact him directly. Email Mr. Prado directly to meet with him at the Prep. His email address is rprado@fairmontschools.com.

 Please sign up for your time with Mrs. Weems at the front desk of your campus. Space is limited for this special opportunity. 

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