FRIDAY FOLDER september 5

Highlights of the week:

The junior high faculty at Historic Anaheim Campus after taking the ice bucket challenge!

Mr Calabria at Anaheim Hills Campus taking the  ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Anaheim Hills Ice Bucket Challenge!

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge for a good cause

Two weeks ago, the junior high faculty at Fairmont Anaheim Hills Campus took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

The Anaheim Hills faculty challenged the junior high faculty at Fairmont Historic Anaheim Campus to take the ice bucket challenge. Last Friday, all the junior high kids at the Historic Anaheim Campus gathered around the pool area, and all the teachers participated in the challenge by dumping a bucket of ice cold water over their heads. In addition, the students were able to nominate a homeroom. The students from the winning homeroom were allowed to jump in the pool. While this event was a whole lot of fun, the junior high students raised over $1,000 to donate to the cause. Way to go!

For more updates from our campuses please check the weekly newsletters below: 

Weekly Newsletters:

Anaheim Hills Campus 

Historic Anaheim Campus 

North Tustin Campus 

September Lunch Menus:

Anaheim Hills (2nd - 8th Grade)

Anaheim Hills (P - 1st Grade)

Historic Anaheim Preschool

Historic Anaheim Campus 

North Tustin Campus 

Contributed by Neha,Fairmont Private Schools

HOW TO backpack safety tips for students

Strengthen students’ knowledge without overworking their backs

As Fairmont students become familiar with the routines of school and carrying their backpacks, we would like to offer sound advice for parents to help their children use backpacks properly. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Occupational Therapy Association have provided helpful tips on backpack safety.

The backpack should be appropriately sized for the student to use comfortably. It should have enough room for necessary school items and have wide, padded shoulder straps as well as a padded back. 

Adjust the shoulder straps so that the pack fits snugly on the student’s back. A backpack hanging loosely from the back will strain muscles. Slinging a backpack over one shoulder can also strain muscles. Your student should always use both shoulder straps.

Organize the backpack to use all of its compartments and pack heavier items closest to the center of the back. Try to arrange books and materials so they will not slide around. The backpack should never weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of your child’s body weight. 

Please feel free to share your thoughts on this topic and provide additional tips that will help students have an enjoyable and rewarding learning experience at Fairmont Private Schools.

Please click here for more information regarding proper backpack use. 

Image Credit:  http://www.promoteot.org/ai_backpackstrategies.htm

Contributed by Doug, Fairmont Private Schools

FRIDAY FOLDER august 29

Highlights of the week:

Daphne and her family with her artwork at the Festival of Arts. 

Lily and her mom with her artwork.

Student Art Wins Awards at Festival of the Arts

Lily C. and Daphne S. had their art chosen to be part of the student art show at the Festival of the Arts in Laguna Beach all summer. They both received special awards in addition to their art on display. They were also given special artist medals. Congratulations Lily and Daphne for your creative talents!

To get more interesting updates from our campuses check the campus newsletters below:


Weekly Newsletters

Anaheim Hills Campus

Historic Anaheim Campus

North Tustin Campus


Have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend!

Contributed by Neha, Fairmont Private Schools

SNACKTIME helping kids eat right

 

Kids can have fun being active and eating right.  Preparing them for a lifetime of healthy eating is possible by shopping smart, cooking healthy and having family meals together.

Shop smart. Take advantage of nature's abundance and purchase seasonal produce from local farmers at a farmers' market near you.  A juicy peach or plum, sweet berries or a freshly picked corn-on-the-cob are packed with flavor and nutrients. Encourage children to select ingredients for family meals or snacks.

For a fun family outing and to find out what’s harvested seasonally in your area, click here to find a farmers market near you.

What is your favorite food to buy at your local farmers' market?

Cook healthy.  Eat right with healthy recipes. Get children involved in planning and cooking healthy meals together. When kids are involved in planning and preparing healthy meals, they are more likely to try new foods. Click here to check out a few healthy recipes from Kids Eat Right.

Do you have a favorite recipe to share?

Role model healthy eating habits. When kids see parents and older siblings eating healthy and trying new foods, younger kids are more likely to follow. Eating family meals together, contributes to family health and bonding.

Start the school year off right! For more ideas and resources, click here to visit the Kids Eat Right web page. 

Contributed by, Leslie Kay-Getzinger, MS RD

Regional Dietitian for Nutrition Management Services Company

Image credit: www.eatright.org

FRIDAY FOLDER august 22

Highlights of the week:

We are very excited to begin the 2014-2015 school year.  Faculty and staff have been preparing for an amazing year, and we are enthusiastic to travel through the next year together with you and your children! 

Check the campus weekly newsletters below for updates from the first week of school. 

Weekly Newsletters

Anaheim Hills Campus

Historic Anaheim Campus

North Tustin Campus

Contributed by Neha & Doug, Fairmont Private Schools

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.

 Image Credit: Ingram Publishing

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