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5th Grade Students Create the "Green Team"
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After learning about ecosystems and how humans can impact environments and organisms, a group of 5th graders created the Green Team. This student-led organization has taken initiative to collect plastic utensils, plastic containers, plastic bottles, glass bottles, and aluminum cans during recess and lunch. The organization is composed of various branches: recyclable collectors, construction workers, schedulers, treasurers, the exchange team, washers, sorters, and alternate officers. Each branch has its own responsibilities and duties. The plastic utensils and containers are recycled, and the bottles and cans are exchanged for money.
The group has chosen to donate all of the proceeds to Children's Hospital of Orange County. The 5th grade teachers are so proud of this entirely student-created group and its dedication to this important cause. If you would like to drop off plastic bottles, aluminum cans, or glass bottles to Ms. Schonfeld's room (Room 29), the Green Team would be elated! These students are determined to make a difference!
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Junior Kindergarten/Kindergarten Music Program
We have the cutest kiddos in the whole world (OK, in the JK/K world)! Mrs. Beilman worked her magic again and got 70 5-year-olds and 6-year-olds to sing beautifully and harmoniously! Our junior kindergarten and kindergarten students were so amazing and sang every song perfectly with every hand motion, and it was darling. Parents, you should be so proud of these little guys and girls!
Check out the pictures from the program! You can also watch the program on YouTube and download it on Vimeo.
Junior High Debate Tournament
We are extremely proud of our 18 Fairmont Anaheim Hills debate students who took part in the ninth annual OC Debate League Spring Tournament at Buena Park Junior on March 24!
8th graders --- Alexa L., Arya M., Shaan P., Firas Q.
7th graders --- Ariana A., Manav B., Nicholas D., Hiro N., Zander N., Hasti S., Sia V., Ethan W.
6th graders --- Aeron C., Kaser C., Rohan G., Evan J., Neel K., Vishaal K., Aarya M.
- This event had nearly 300 students from 20 local public and private schools debating the following topics
- The government should not add fluoride to drinking water.
- Cryptocurrency does more good than harm.
- Ban homework!
We are especially proud that, for the first time this season, Fairmont Anaheim Hills took home the "percentage wins" school award, a rather impressive feat for such a large (and young) squad.
Below are the results for specific award categories.
Speaker Award (to the top 40 speakers)
- Arya M. --- 17th place
- Firas Q. --- 18th place
Team Awards (to the top 20 teams)
- Team MSQ (Arya M., Hasti S., Firas Q.) --- third place (undefeated)
- Team BCD (Manav B., Kaser C., Nicholas D.) --- 18th place
School Sweepstakes Awards (to the top five schools)
- Fairmont Anaheim Hills (Tournament Award --- Percentage Wins) --- fifth place
- Fairmont Anaheim Hills (Overall Wins Award --- Regardless of Size) --- fifth place
Great job, team!
We look forward to our next tournament on Saturday, May 5, again at Buena Park Junior High, where students will debate the following topics:
- The Olympic Games should include e-sports.
- States should not be permitted to create campaign-free zones at polling places.
- Reptiles should not be kept as pets.
- A nuclear attack on North Korea should be "off the table" (final round public debate)
Interested families are invited to attend as observers, as well.
 2nd Grade Spelling Bee Champs
Congratulations to all of our winners in the 2nd Grade Spelling Bee!
First place --- Morad B.
Second place --- Ziyan K.
Third place --- Cecilia M.
Finalists
Sydney A.
Carissa C.
Dean D.
Sarina H.
Jacelyn M. |
Kate M.
Max V.
Kyle W.
Anya Z. |
CTP4 Testing for All Students in Grades 3-- 8
Parents, please do your best to have your child healthy and here on time for our CTP4 testing during the week of April 23 through April 27. In addition, please help to ensure that your student gets a good night's rest and eats a nutritious breakfast during testing week. All students in P2 through 2nd grade will take the Children's Progress Test during the week of April 30 through May 4.
Armed Security Guard on Every Fairmont Campus
 The decision has been made by our Fairmont Private Schools senior leadership team to employ armed guards at all Fairmont campuses.
Fairmont has engaged Total Protection Group to assign these armed security guards at the campuses throughout the entire school day to help ensure the safety of our students and faculty and staff members. The officers will supplement the existing safety measures that are already in place at each campus.
At Fairmont Private Schools, we are committed to take all necessary measures to make sure that everyone on campus remains safe and secure in our schools. It is imperative that whenever anyone learns of a potential safety threat he or she immediately notifies the school and the Anaheim Police Department. As a community, we all need to remain vigilant and work together to ensure the safety of our students and employees.
The officers from Total Protection Group are fully certified and well-trained. The Total Protection security guard training and certification includes criminal background checks, psychological reviews, weapon training, weapon recertification, drug testing, CPR training, active threat response training, and active shooter training. Each guard's sidearm is securely kept in a Level 3 retention holster.
Over spring break, Dr. Rafferty had the opportunity to meet with our armed security guard, Officer Josh, and two of his superiors from Total Protection Group. They spent two hours together touring the campus and syncing up. We are in very good hands.
Moms and dads, when you have the opportunity, please introduce yourself to Officer Josh if you have not done so already. You will see him in a gray uniform with patches on both sleeves at the shoulders.
All students have been formally introduced to Officer Josh and know that he is here to help keep us safe and secure and that they should not touch his sidearm.
Table Hockey with Dr. Rafferty
Saturday, April 14, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Join us for some FREE fun for two hours this Saturday morning --- a great day for table hockey! These will be five-minute audio-timed games, and a trophy will be awarded to the top player of the day!
Moms and dads: You have three options. We strongly suggest Option 1, but you're free to choose the option that works best for you:
- Stay to play table hockey.
- Stay to hang out with some of your fellow Fairmont Anaheim Hills parents.
- Sign in your child(ren), and then return at 11:00 am so that you can use two hours of your morning to run errands or for anything else you wish.
Important Notes from Campus Director's Update
Congratulations! We have all noticed a marked improvement in the uniform compliance since returning from spring break. Keep up the great work!
As of APRIL 9: FAIRMONT DRESS CODE --- UNIFORMS AND HAIR STYLES
Moms and dads, boys and girls: We want to finish the year strong. Following the rules is important. With this advanced notice, please help to ensure that your child is complying with our school uniform dress code and hair styles.
Every Day
Students are expected to tuck in shirts and blouses at all times. All students should be dressed and groomed according to the rules.
Solid Black Belts
If pants have belt loops, then the student should be wearing a solid black belt.
Shoes
Shoes and laces should be predominantly one color: black, navy, gray, red, or white. Boots are not allowed.
Socks
Socks, tights, and leggings should be navy, black, or white.
Formal Uniforms on Wednesdays
All students: Wear your sweater or sport coat.
Junior high students: Wear and tie your ties properly.
Forget to wear your formal uniform on Wednesday? Then wear your formal uniform on Thursday.
Outer Wear
Coats and jackets should only be official Fairmont apparel.
Hair Styles
Conservative hair styles are the rule. Hair may not be teased, dyed, or highlighted. Excessive use of mousse/gel products is not permitted. Fad haircuts and radical haircuts are not acceptable. Styles that combine buzzed or short-cropped lengths with longer lengths are not acceptable. Spiked hair longer than 1 inch is not acceptable. Hair may not be shaved so that skin is visible.
Boys' Hair
Boys' hair may not be longer than the top of his shirt collar. Eyes and ears must be visible. Hair tucked behind the ears is too long.
P.E. Clothes in Junior High
Students are expected to dress out in their Fairmont P.E. uniforms every day. Not wearing P.E. clothes will impact the student's grade in P.E. class.
Judgment Calls
Ultimately, the judgment of school administrators will dictate what is acceptable in dress and grooming.
Consequences
Students who are not in uniform or not in compliance with our dress code may be required to change into acceptable uniforms (clean but used) or be sent home. Repeated infractions of Fairmont's dress code will result in a consequence(s) that may include loss of recess that day, impact on citizenship and effort marks on report card, tie into classroom management system, conference with student and parents, or other courses of action.
Friendly Reminders
-Gently worn uniform items are available for $5 each from our Fairmont Parent Association.
-Check lost and found
-Embroidery
New Uniform Company
Lands' End: Shop online or in person for sizing at Sears at South Coast Plaza. Old school uniforms are OK to wear through the last day of school next year (June 2019). Only new Lands' End school uniforms are to be worn starting with the first day of school in August 2019.
Book Lovers Workshops
Do you love reading? Be sure to check out our new summer classes offered at Fairmont Anaheim Hills for all of our insatiable readers. Mrs. Harmon (AHC) and Ms. Harmon (HAC) will lead both workshops.
Book Lovers Workshop Session 1
Grades 3 --- 5
July 16 --- 19 at Fairmont Anaheim Hills
Monday --- Thursday from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
$200 (minimum of 10 students) |
Book Lovers Workshop Session 2
Grades 3 --- 5
July 23 --- 26 at Fairmont Anaheim Hills
Monday --- Thursday from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
$200 (minimum of 10 students) |
At each workshop, students will share their love of books and reading with each other through both independent reading and literary-based games and activities. In addition to reading, they will hone their creative writing skills by composing book reviews and recommendations in a variety of fun and interesting ways, including crafting alternate endings to their favorite stories and writing postcards from characters' points of view.
Students will be part of a fun and safe online community in which they can explore new books and share their favorites with friends. Additionally, they will step outside of their books with fun activities that might include exploring a book-tasting menu, going on an Amazing Literacy Race, solving a crime scene mystery, or using their critical-thinking skills to free themselves from an Escape Room. Activities will differ in each session, so students who want to double their fun can enroll in both sessions.
Writer's Workshops
Writers and non-writers unite! Have you ever thought about a cool story and couldn't figure out how to put it together on paper? Have you ever experienced something and couldn't quite describe it well? Here's your opportunity to hone those abilities! Students in our writing workshops will engage in a two-week process to conceptualize, plan, draft, publish, and illustrate completed works of literary art. We will dive into different stories, learning about the writing styles of various authors and scavenging the treasure troves of word choice to expand our schema of words. Critical thinking, problem solving, perspective shifts, and research skills are only a handful of the concepts that we will learn and intertwine throughout these two weeks.
Writer's Workshop (2nd and 3rd grades)
June 11 --- 23 from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Monday through Thursday
$325 (minimum of five students) |
Writer's Workshop (4th and 5th grades)
June 11 --- 23 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Monday through Thursday
$325 (minimum of five students) |
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