It’s that time of year — school is out, and summer is in! But that doesn’t mean that learning has to stop. Luckily, TED Talks has an endless amount of videos that can keep your child inspired to do more with his or her free time. You never know where your child may find a […]
The beginning of the year brings with it new motivation and willpower to finally make this year the year to achieve that one goal that always seems to elude us. The most common one seems to be making one’s health a priority, starting (and keeping to) a gym routine and eating healthy. Others promise to […]
December 14, 2017, and the Fairmont Prep campus is quiet this morning. There are a few teachers grading those last finals and inputting grades. Finals are over, and students are catching up on some much-needed sleep. The semester is over, and 2017 is coming to an end. The chaos of day to day activities on […]
Thanksgiving is quite unbelievably a mere two days away. Regardless of whether you’re hosting or attending Thursday’s Thanksgiving dinner, you’re most assuredly busy this week and every week from now until New Year’s Day. You’re shopping, preparing travel plans, finishing up projects at work, and maybe even wishing the holiday season was already past. While […]
Last Friday, the Fairmont North Tustin Campus’ Associated Student Body (ASB) hosted their second annual Diwali Celebration. The campus was bustling with activity Friday morning as curious parents risked being late to work to see some of the festivities. Campus staff, faculty, and students rushed through the halls, making sure they were where they needed […]
It’s the second to last week of October. You’ve been busy with work, family, and getting the kids to school on time. You look at the calendar to double check what time Suzy’s soccer game is on Saturday when you see a pumpkin drawn on October 31 — it’s next week. Panic ensues. How did […]
This year, in addition to the barbecues, pool parties, and firework displays, celebrate July Fourth by sharing with your child the history behind the beloved American holiday. Revolutionary War Beginnings After the French Indian War ended, British colonists were greeted with new taxes and proclamations from King George III. These royal decrees restricted the colonists from […]
Father’s Day 2017 is upon us, and if you haven’t started planning Dad’s big day, Fairmont is here to help! Whether your dad is outdoorsy, a homebody, a social butterfly, or a diehard sports fan, this list has something for him. Beach Bonfire Take Dad down to the beach for a laidback evening of toasting […]
This Friday is St. Patrick’s Day. While we know to wear green and can expect the day to be full of four leaf clover decorations and tacky Irish themed t-shirts, you may wonder what the holiday actually celebrates. The holiday began in 5th century Druid Ireland as a feast celebrating Saint Patrick, a patron saint […]
Get your child in the Valentine’s Day spirit with these fun holiday themed activities! From crafts to baking to cuddling up on the couch for a magical night watching Disney movies, we have everything you need for a memorable Valentine’s Day. Make Valentine’s Day Cards What’s Valentine’s Day without cards? Use the holiday to let your […]
