Weekly Updates for Parents and Volunteers

Every update to the site and how the FPA runs, newest first.

Room Parents: Check Your Email

If you were drawn as your classroom's Room Parent, keep an eye on your inbox — details for this Wednesday's Room Parent Information Meeting (9/23, 9:00 AM) are on the way.

Meeting Details →

Book Fair, Final Day

Last chance to pick up a book before the tables come down. Today's shifts: 7:45 – 8:15 AM — Stacy J., Mitra H. 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Tiffany L., Melissa O. 2:45 – 3:45 PM — Stacy J., Mitra H. Thank you to today's volunteers, and to everyone who gave a morning or an afternoon this week — twenty parents filled all twenty-nine slots across fourteen shifts. That is the whole reason this works.

See the Shift Board →

Book Fair, Day 3

Four shifts and a full day of browsing. Today's shifts: 7:45 – 8:15 AM — Stacy J., Channon L. 9:50 – 11:25 AM — Lisa C., Rasha H. 11:45 AM – 1:15 PM — Mai C., Tiffany L. 2:45 – 3:45 PM — Stacy J., Nimra R. Thank you to today's volunteers — the fair doesn't run without you. Questions while you're on campus? Mrs. B at the front desk is coordinating.

See the Shift Board →

Book Fair, Day 2

It's also Special Persons Day, so expect a busy library. Today's shifts: 7:45 – 8:15 AM — Melissa O., Reid W. 9:00 – 10:30 AM — Zoey Z., Karissa L., Joe K. 2:45 – 3:45 PM — Yongmei Z., Ying Z. Thank you to today's volunteers, especially the crew covering the long mid-morning stretch. Mrs. B at the front desk is coordinating if you have questions.

See the Shift Board →

Book Fair, Day 1

Today's shifts: 7:45 – 8:15 AM — Nancy H., Channon L. 8:40 – 10:00 AM — Mai C., Zoey Z. 11:10 AM – 12:00 PM — Bana F., AnnaMarie A. 2:45 – 3:45 PM — Melissa S., Anum M. Thank you to today's volunteers — the fair doesn't run without you. Questions while you're on campus? Mrs. B at the front desk is coordinating.

See the Shift Board →

The Book Fair Opens Tuesday

Open for families 7:45 – 8:15 AM and 2:45 – 3:45 PM, Tuesday through Friday. Elementary students visit with their own class during their scheduled library time. Preschool can visit during Special Persons Day, and before or after school, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Middle school students can visit before school, during lunch, and after school. There is no parking in the Preschool Lot — please use the main or back lot only. Questions? Mrs. B at the front desk can point you in the right direction.

See the Schedule →

Room Parents, Drawn Live

Every classroom's Room Parent was chosen by random draw in front of the whole room at today's kickoff meeting.

View Results →

Every Meeting Deck, Online

Missed a General FPA Meeting? Every deck is now posted right after the meeting, including today's kickoff — no sign-in required to catch up.

View Meeting Decks →

Book Fair Sign-Ups Go Digital

Book Fair shifts now fill through real-time sign-ups showing exactly what's still needed — no more paper sheet in the library.

See the Shift Board →

Sponsorship Program Launches

Local businesses and families can now sponsor an FPA fundraiser at defined levels, with public recognition in return — not just ad hoc asks.

Become a Sponsor →

The Site Now Speaks Six More Languages

Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Farsi, French, and Spanish translations are live, reflecting the real makeup of Fairmont SJC families.

Browse in Your Language →

Spirit Wear Gets a 2026–27 Refresh

New Navy and Orchid designs are here, plus a gently-worn uniform resale option to help families save.

Shop Spirit Wear →

One Page for Every Volunteer Role

Want to be a Room Parent, work the Book Fair, or just help where it's needed? The Volunteer page is now the single starting point for every opportunity.

See Volunteer Opportunities →

Events Calendar Now Looks Forward

The events calendar now shows what's coming, not what already happened — past events are archived instead of burying the next three months of sign-ups.

View Events →

The FPA Finds a New Home Online

The Fairmont Parent Association in San Juan Capistrano has a home of its own — fairmontpa.com — built as the one place for meetings, volunteering, and giving.

Explore the Site →