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FEBRUARY 20-FEBRUARY 24

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1st graders reach out to touch a Chubby Toad during the 1st Grade Traveling Scientist program.

News & Announcements

Chalk Talk: How To Keep Your Kids Safe Online
Wednesday, February 29, 7-8:30pm
Fairmont Mable Campus

The Internet offers limitless opportunities for young learners, but it can be a dangerous place if children lack key safety rules. Join Monique Nelson, Chief Operating Officer of OC-based Web Wise Kids to learn how to keep your kids safe as they surf the web. Young children are welcome, child care will be provided.

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Peer to Peer Days at Fairmont Prep

On Friday, March 16th, our 7th grade students will visit Fairmont Prep for Peer to Peer Day. Our students will get a taste of the high school life as they tour the campus, sit in on a class, and enjoy themed "Around the World Days" activities. Here is the schedule for the day:

9:30am: Departure from Mable to Prep

9:50am-10:05am: School Tour

10:09am-10:49am: Class (Debate, Theater Arts or Fine Art)
10:53am-12:24pm: Around the World Days Performances and Lunch

12:30pm: Departure from Prep to Mable

Please be sure your student's permission slip has been signed and returned so he or she can attend Peer to Peer Day.

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Feature Article

Make the Most Out of Open House

Open House season is here! That means it's time for students and their teachers to "show off" everything that has been going on since school started in the fall. No one loves Open House more than moms and dads who can't wait to be wowed by all of the incredible work on display. With that in mind, here are a few Do's and Don'ts to get the most out of your Open House experience.

DO let your child guide you around the classroom a Fairmont Mable

nd campus to any special displays or presentations. Pay special attention as he or she shares personal work with you. This is a precious opportunity to say "great job" and to reinforce the life lesson that hard work pays off.

DON'T compare your child's work with that of his or her classmates. Every child is unique with his or her own strong suits. I know it's tempting to wonder out loud why your child's handwriting isn't as neat as Susie's, but now is not the time. If something really concerns you, schedule a conference to talk it over with your child's teacher.

DO make a point of praising your child's teacher. Let him or her know how great the room looks and how impressed you are with all of the student work on display. Open House is a big night for teachers, who, in my opinion, don't get enough kudos for all that they do. Let your child's teacher know how much you appreciate his or her hard work in preparation of Open House and throughout the year.

DON'T pull your child's teacher aside for an impromptu conference. You'll put the teacher in an awkward position and you won't get his or her undivided attention. If something is on your mind, plan to discuss it at a more appropriate time.

DO visit other classrooms including the rooms of teachers in the next grade up from your child's current grade. This is a wonderful time for you and your child to check out what it's like to "move-up" to the next grade. You'll also have an opportunity to meet art, music, science lab and other specialty teachers and find out a little more about what goes on in these programs.

DON'T forget to bring your camera so you can post some awesome pictures on Facebook the day after the big night!

Mable's Open House will be held on Friday, March 9. Classrooms will be open beginning at 6:00 p.m. Don't forget to stop by the cafeteria and gym for the Book Fair, Summer Programs booth, refreshments, event posters, and musical performances (in Mrs. Stella's classroom). There will also be a chance to drive and putt golf balls (a preview of our new golf program), visit with the Prep Academy, and talk with our P.E. teachers.

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