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4th Grade Visits State Capital
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Last week, our 4th grade students took their annual trip to Sacramento. Students visited historic landmarks in California history, such as the California State Capitol, Sutter's Fort and Mill, the California State Railroad Museum, and an old schoolhouse. All students even had the opportunity to pan for gold where it was first discovered in California. Even though their prospecting only resulted in a few gold flakes, they struck it rich making memories with friends and enhancing their understanding of California history.
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Fairmont Family Night at the Angels Game
 We have limited tickets remaining!
MLB Opening Day is TODAY --- and that means that Fairmont Family Night at the Angels game is just around the corner! This year's event will be Friday, April 20. Tickets are $20 each, and the seats are located in the left-field pavilion. Tickets go fast, and we have fewer tickets than last year (and last year we sold out)! Make sure to complete the Fairmont Family Night flyer and return it to the front office or Karen Saturday. Don't miss out on this fun family event!
Spring break for students begins tomorrow, as the teachers will be at an in-service training, and there is no school the week of April 2 through April 6. We hope that you have an enjoyable week off with your family. School will resume on Monday, April 9.
The Fairmont Parent Association will hold its annual community outreach to benefit the Anaheim Police K-9 Association by sponsoring Penny Wars. Penny Wars will kick off on Wednesday, April 11, and will conclude on Wednesday, April 25. The class that fills up its jar most quickly will win a treat from the FPA. Additionally, the class that brings in the most pennies and raises the most money will win a treat. Remember, only pennies count positively in your child's classroom jar. All other money denominations will count negatively. Just a hint: Put that money into a rival classroom's jar. Heehee! :)
2nd and 3rd Grade Field Trips
The 2nd and 3rd grade students will visit the Environmental Nature Center when we return from spring break. On Thursday, April 12, our 3rd grade students will "travel back in time to learn about the tools, trade, and customs of the Tongva and Acjachemen people of Orange County." On Friday, our 2nd grade students will become eco-observers and learn about biodiversity. Please make sure to complete the appropriate 2nd grade or 3rd grade permission slip if your child will attend the trip.
 At Fairmont Private Schools, we know that reading is definitely not monkey business
--- it's beneficial to all students and is also a tremendous amount of FUN!
Join us on Saturday, May 5, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for a wonderful family event filled with engaging story time, carnival games, snow cones, face painting, and an exciting opportunity for your child to take a photo with PBS KIDS character Curious George, as seen on PBS SoCal!
What a perfect way to go bananas over reading with one of the most beloved characters in children's literature! Space is limited, so
RSVP today!
2018 Summer Programs
--- Out-of-This-World Adventure
Registration is now open for summer school, summer camp, and enrichment workshops!
Enroll by April 30, and receive a 10-percent discount! Some new and returning workshops include Brick City Engineers, Remote Control Mania, Junior Magician Camp, Backpack Sewing Camp, and more! View our
summer's complete offerings to learn more.
Summer school is a wonderful way to help students not only retain the information they learned in the last year but also to prepare them for the upcoming one.
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Fairmont Prep Students Have Eye-Opening Experience at Wondercon
 On Friday, March 23, Fairmont Film and Visual Arts students journeyed the Anaheim Convention Center for Wondercon, a three-day celebration of film, animation, comics, games, and pop culture.
Students were able to attend panels that featured members and casts of the film and television industries and learned valuable insights into the production process of films and television shows, such as Star Wars, Jurassic Park, The 100, and Marvel's Cloak and Dagger. For example, students attending a panel about animation and special effects were able to meet and ask questions of visual artist John Van Vilet, who worked on movies including Star Wars, Tron, Indiana Jones, and X-Men.
"It truly made me feel more secure about going into the film industry because [I learned] that you don't have to be famous to be perfectly happy and make a good living, and that make me really excited," Fairmont Prep junior Amanda Dalby said.
Students also walked around the exhibit hall floor, which featured toys, games, posters, merchandise, and art centered around pop culture. Most students' favorite part of the floor was Artist's Alley, where many professional and semi-professional artists displayed their talents and served as inspirations for art and film students alike.
Overall, the convention was a valuable experience that opened many students' eyes to the staggering impact that art and film have on society.
"I would say that I left Wondercon with a much greater understanding of film culture," junior Reid Bobrownicki said. "I have also now seen how strongly films or other things can become woven into who a person is."
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VIDEO CORNER
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"How to Afford a Private School --- 2018 OCPSA Fair"
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