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Prep art students in competition
 Aashna Parekh, Class of 2014, and Andrew Zhao, Class of 2011, were chosen as finalists for the Orange County Imagination Celebration Poster Contest. You can see their work and vote for them on this website. Their posters were chosen from hundreds of entries from students in grades 7-12 in Orange County private and public schools. Each year one or more pieces are chosen to represent the festival which will open this year on April 18th and run through May 17th. Voting ends on February 4th so please cast your vote today!
- Contributed by Ms. Patricia Aguilar, Prep Art Teacher
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February is Just for Juniors month
To help our current juniors in the Class of 2012 prepare for their senior year and college application process, the Prep's Counseling Team will host a number of programs and meetings for current juniors during the month of February.
During the activities period on most Tuesdays in February, junior students will participate in the following workshops:
Tuesday, February 1
College Planning Calendar
Family Connection
What to expect from your college meetings
Summer
Tuesday, February 15
Types of Schools
Types of admissions pathways
Finding the right match
Match vs. Rank
Tuesday, February 22
Academic expectations in the senior year
Essays
Interviews Additionally, Mr. Jonathan Dunn, Prep College Counselor, and Ms. Jee Won Lee, Prep Magnet Counselor, will be available daily after school to meet with junior students and their family to better prepare them for the college admissions process. - Contributed by Ms. Jee Won Lee, Prep Magnet Counselor |
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Get ready for the 2011-12 school year
 An exciting new year is underway and we at Fairmont are once again entering our annual season of re-enrollment. I want to take this opportunity to thank you, our parents, for your continued support. As we enter our 59th year of inspiring minds and empowering dreams, Fairmont Private Schools' teachers, administrators and staff are as committed as ever to equipping students with everything they need to succeed in our 21st century world.
Please look for your re-enrollment packet in the mail this week. We thank you ahead of time for doing your part by completing and returning the paperwork by Friday, February 25th. We appreciate receiving your re-enrollment contract and supporting materials by this date, since it's never too early to get started on preparations for another great school year. I'm incredibly proud of our team here at Fairmont; however, we couldn't do it without you. Please continue to stay active and involved in your child's education and let us know how we can continue to meet and exceed your expectations.
- Contributed by Mrs. Betty Petersen, Prep Admissions Director |
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Decathlon competes
 On January 28th and February 4th, the Fairmont Prep Decathlon Team, led by Dr. Robert Varnold, will strive to bring home the gold. This year's topic is the Great Depression and the teams have been working on learning all about the world during this time period. They learn the music, the science, the literature, even what dances were popular. On the 28th, students will compete in the interview and speech competitions. On the 4th, SuperQuiz. Ms. Lola Coleman & Mrs. Jennifer McAdams will serve as volunteers to the OC Academic Decathlon in various capacities. Go Huskies!
- Contributed by Mrs. Lola Coleman, Prep Science Teacher |
 Huskies Sports Corner
Men's Varsity Soccer
1 @ TVT
4 vs. St. Michael's Prep
7 vs. Southlands Christian
Women's Varsity Soccer
31 vs. Rock Academy (SD)
7 vs. Connelly
9 @ TVT
Women's Varsity Basketball
3 @ Saddleback Valley Christian
7 @ Connelly
9 @ Capo Valley Christian
Women's JV Basketball
7 @ Connelly
Men's Varsity Basketball
3 @ Saddleback Valley Christian
5 @ Nike Extravaganza
7 @ Eastside Christian
9 vs. Orangewood Academy
Men's JV Basketball
3 @ Saddleback Valley Christian
7 @ Eastside Christian
Men's F/S Basketball
3 @ Saddleback Valley Christian
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Calendar Check - February
1 Honor Roll Assembly
2 Sunrise Session (for parents) 7:45 a.m.
2 Breakfast with a Counselor (for parents) 8:45 a.m.
4 No School - teacher in-service
11 Denim Day & Winter Sports Rally
21 No School - President's holiday
22 Student of the Month Assembly
22-25 Teacher Appreciation Week
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