FAIRMONT FIVE gearing up for school

                     

As school begins next week, parents can help their children enter the year refreshed and motivated. We have listed some simple suggestions to help your student take off with a strong start.

Think Positive

Throughout this busy time, stay upbeat and focus on the positive. Students look to their parents to find assurance that school is a rewarding experience worth the preparation. Use this time to reinforce the many benefits of education. Talk about the interesting classes and exciting extracurricular activities awaiting in the new school year.

Home School Supplies
Take advantage of school supply sales to keep your home well stocked with what your child needs for doing special projects at home.  Please click here to visit a helpful website to find deals.

Uniform Preparation and School Forms
Take some time to make sure your student’s uniforms are ready and all the necessary forms are filled out and have been submitted. Keep a file folder of school related information for easy access at a moment’s notice.

Sleep

It is encouraged that children receive plenty of rest to function well in class. The National Sleep Foundation is a helpful resource on learning more about the importance of good night’s sleep. Click here to see how sleep can make a difference in school performance.

Life Balance

Help your child manage priorities through balancing school, extracurricular activities, sports, homework, friends and family. Schedule adequate time for play and relaxation to help your child be rejuvenated and be motivated for the next day.

Additional words of advice on preparing children for school are appreciated. We wish your student a rewarding and exciting school year at Fairmont filled with opportunities to grow and thrive.

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Contributed by Doug, Fairmont Private Schools

FRIDAY FOLDER august 8

Highlights of the week:

Soaking it up in the sun at the Long Beach Aquarium

North Tustin Campus - Twin Day

Anaheim Hills Campus - Bowling Champions

This week, Fairmont Summer Programs wrapped up another exciting, fun season of discovery and learning. Many fond memories were made under the bright Orange County sky. Fairmont is grateful for everyone who made this year's Summer Programs a tremendous success. We especially appreciated your children for joining us and being a part of our vibrant community of adventurers. We look forward to seeing our little campers next summer!

Anaheim Hills Campus
Historic Anaheim Campus
North Tustin Campus

Contributed by Doug & Neha, Fairmont Private Schools

FRIDAY FOLDER august 1

Highlights of the week:

Knott's Berry Farm!

Swim Day Smiles

Relaxing in the Sun!

Summer Talent Show

This week summer campers went to Knott's Berry Farm for a day of Snoopy-filled adventures and rides.  Campers also had the opportunity to participate in a Talent Show and Quiddich Match, enjoy Swim Day, along with many other fun activities!  Please check your campus weekly newsletter for upcoming field trips and specific items your child needs to bring and/or wear for the field trip.


Weekly Newsletters:

Anaheim Hills Campus 

North Tustin Campus 

Historic Anaheim Campus

Contributed by Shirin, Fairmont Private Schools

FRIDAY FOLDER july 25

Highlights of the week:

Raging Waters

Tourist Day

Fashion Camp

This week little campers enjoyed numerous exciting adventures, including a day of water activities at Raging Waters in San Dimas.  Campers also had the opportunity to participate in Fashion Camp and Jedi Training, enjoy Swim Day, dress like a tourist for Thursday Theme Day, watch a reptile Show, and much more!  

For the upcoming field trip campers will head off to visit the Long Beach Aquarium, which is home to an array of aquatic animals.  Please check your campus weekly newsletters below for more summer camp news and information on what your child needs to bring and wear for the field trip.

Weekly Newsletters:

Anaheim Hills Campus

North Tustin Campus

Historic Anaheim Campus

Contributed by Shirin, Fairmont Private Schools

FRIDAY FOLDER july 11

Highlights of the week:

Lil Lakers fans - Historic Anaheim Preschool

Angels Game

Angel Stadium

Beach Fun

This week campers experienced a day of fun at the beach in Orange County.  Campers also attended an Angels game at the Angels Stadium in Anaheim.   

For the upcoming field trip campers will visit Raging Waters in San Dimas, California's largest water park with numerous water attractions.  Our little campers will certainly be entertained and amused all day by the vast options of water slides, wave pools, and other attractions available! Please check your campus weekly newsletters below for more summer camp news and information on what your child needs to bring and wear for the field trip.

Weekly Newsletters:

Anaheim Hills Campus

North Tustin Campus

Historic Anaheim Campus 

Contributed by Neha, Fairmont Private Schools

FRIDAY FOLDER june 27

Highlights of the week:

Floating Island Electric Slime

Western Day

Queen of Castle at Medieval Times

Western Day

This week's theme was "King of the Road". Our campers had a lot of fun with activities such as Ninja Garden Slime, Swim Day, and learning several fun line dance moves. The theme Thursday was Western Wear and all of the campers rocked the look.

For the upcoming field trip campers will visit Sky High Sports in Costa Mesa, a trampoline park which offers children the opportunity to engage in exciting activities! Please check your campus weekly newsletters below for more summer camp news and information on what your child needs to bring and wear for the field trip.

Anaheim Hills Campus
Historic Anaheim Campus
North Tustin Campus

Contributed by Neha, Fairmont Private Schools

SNACK TIME summer ready safe foods

Keep Summertime Foods Safe

With the warmer temperatures of summer, it's important to be careful about food handling, cooking, and storage because bacteria thrive in warmer weather.  When certain disease-causing bacteria or pathogens contaminate food, they can cause food-borne illness, often called "food poisoning." Each year in the USA there are an estimated 76 million food-borne illnesses.  Children are at a greater risk for food-borne illness due to their immature immune systems.

Salmonella, a common food-borne bacteria, can be transmitted by eating under-cooked chicken or raw eggs found in ice cream and cookie dough (so, no more eating raw cookie dough, wait for the cookies to be cooked!).

There are precautions you can take to help prevent food-borne illness, because after all, what would summertime be like without a picnic or backyard barbecue?

Food Handling

• Thaw or marinate meat in the refrigerator (not on the kitchen counter-top or sink) to prevent bacteria from growing at room temperature.
• Avoid cross contamination.  Do not use the same utensils for raw meat and cooked meat without thoroughly washing them first.
• Keep side dishes and condiments such as ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise in the refrigerator or ice chest until ready to serve.
• Use a food thermometer to check temperatures. Bacteria can grow rapidly between 40 and 140 degrees.

 Cooking

• Cook meat thoroughly. 
• Use a meat thermometer.
• Again, avoid cross contamination. Don't place cooked meat on the same platter used for the raw meat  without thoroughly washing it first.

 Food Storage

• Serve grilled food right away or keep it hot (above 140 degrees). Don't let it sit at room temperature for more than two hours.
• Pack ice coolers with plenty of ice to ensure a temperature below 40 degrees. Bacteria multiply rapidly on food kept at temperatures between 40 and 140 degrees.
• Place leftover foods in the cooler or refrigerator immediately after everyone is served. Throw away any food left out for more than two hours.

For more tips on serving safe food click here click here.

Keep summertime picnics and barbecues safe and fun by following food safety practices.

Image credit: Home Food Safety

Submitted by Leslie Kay-Getzinger, MS, RD

Regional Dietitian for Nutrition Management Services Company