School News
Middle School Academic Awards
Middle School Academic Awards will be presented on Monday, January 13, during Morning Assembly. Middle School students on the Honor's and Dean's list will be honored.
Clairbourn Staff Development: Neurodiversity and Student Support
Serving the learning differences among students is a hot topic in education today. In order to ensure that Clairbourn School’s teachers continue to deliver the highest standard of student care, a staff development session was held on Monday, January 6, to deepen awareness of student learning differences and to expand teachers’ collection of resources and strategies.
Speaker Tami Millard, an educational specialist at The Center for Connection in Altadena, California, addressed Clairbourn teachers at the staff meeting with a follow-up talk on “Student Support.” She spoke earlier in September on the topic of “Neurodiversity,” which means we are all uniquely wired with our own set of strengths and challenges. As part of her talk, she encouraged teachers to “chase the why” behind classroom behavior (avoiding good or bad evaluation language) and to instead discover what unmet need the student is struggling to communicate.
New Smaller Clairbourn Jacket Sizes Are In Stock!
 If you wanted a Clairbourn jacket, but the sizes we were carrying were too big, we now have in stock three more smaller sizes from the AWDIS brand with a very similar look. Buy on demand at the reception office! All jackets are $60. Larger Champion brand sizes are also available while supplies last.
-Adult Small AWDIS jackets (for adults who need a narrow torso with longer arms)
-Youth XL AWDIS jackets (for adults with shorter torsos and arms)
-Youth L AWDIS jackets (suitable for Grade 3-8 children but not approved for uniform wear)
Clairbourn Holiday Concert – Let it Snow!
The “Let it Snow!” holiday concert opened with instrumental music by the Clairbourn Band and Clairbourn String Ensemble followed by choirs comprised of Preschool through Grade 5 students. Music Director Rosemary Kiertzner and violin teacher Ann Mize did a tremendous job of showcasing the students’ talents, and along with the singers and musicians, they all delivered a fabulous performance filled with holiday fun and cheer.
A special thank you also goes to Facilities Director Ryan Morehouse for coordinating the stage setup and the lights, art teacher Hayley Ball for the paper decorations, parent Jessie Zhang (and her mother) for the balloon decorations, and sixth-grader Irene Xue for the show program artwork. Many parents have expressed gratitude and enjoyment for the special evening. On Clairbourn's behalf, we thank you for attending and for giving your time to share the holiday joy.
Clairbourn Band Part 1
4th & 5th Grade Choir – Part 3
Watch on Youtube
2nd through 5th Grade Choir – Part 4
Kindergarten & Grade 1 Choir – Part 5
JPK and PK Choir | JPK to Grade 5 Choir – Part 6
JPK through Grade 5 Choir | Clairbourn Band | Strings Ensemble – Part 7
Clairbourn Band Holiday Concert Practice Session
(Performers that are harder to see in the back of the band are visible on camera)
Clairbourn String Ensemble Holiday Concert Practice Session
(Performers that are harder to see in the back of the band are visible on camera)
The Beautiful Balloon Display
Thank you to Jessie Zhang and her mom for setting up the stunning balloon display in the MPB for the Holiday Concert. There were two wall displays along with beautiful hanging snowflakes.
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CFA News
Volunteers Needed at Cougar Corner
Parents, please volunteer to work a shift (one day a week) at Cougar Corner. All volunteers will be trained, get free day care for their children during their shift, and receive a free beverage or snack. Shifts are from 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm from 01/07/2020 - 3/13/2020. Please follow this link to sign up for your shift. The Cougar Corner Team thanks you in advance for your support and dedication to Cougar Corner! Questions or unable to cover your shift: please email Cougar Corner Staffing Co-Chairs Georgia Grigsby or Victoria Masuta.
Join Us For The Clairbourn Auction
The Clairbourn Auction is happening on Saturday, February 29, at 6 pm at Noor in Pasadena. Save the Date. This is Clairbourn's largest fundraiser of the year! Please join us for dinner, live entertainment, and a live auction.
We Still Need Items to Auction!
We are still in the process of finding items, services, events, or opportunities that can be offered at the auction. (Big ticket items are especially welcome and can include box seats, vacations, event tickets, signed merchandise, special VIP dinners, etc.)
If you or someone you know has anything they would like to donate to the auction, please download and fill out our Auction Item Form.
Donations are tax-deductible.
Download this flyer:
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Student Accomplishments
Send in Your Student Updates!
Did your student win an award, learn a new skill, make something cool, have an adventure, or do a service project? We'd love to post it in the eCourier! Email Noelle Shoemake at nshoemake@clairbourn.org with the details including a photo or video if you have one.
Austin H. Performs For Windy Wednesday
Eighth-grader Austin H. has been playing the alto saxophone for five years and performs with the Pasadena Youth Symphony. For Morning Assembly's Windy Wednesday, Austin played a piece called, "Echo Sonata" by Bach and Schickele. Watch his performance below.
Malena Z. And Mrs. Barker Perform A Duet
Third-grader Malena Z. played the violin for Morning Assembly's Fiddler Friday performance. Malena was accompanied by Mrs. Barker on the piano. They played a upbeat piece called "Farmers' Market" by Christine Donkin. Malena even wore cowboy boots to match the music. Malena will be performing this piece as her solo at the USC Honor Recital in two weeks for receiving a high marking in the RCM music exam. Watch the video below.
Emily Z. Artist And Pianist
First-grader Emily Z. has been playing the piano for two years. Emily performed a piece called, “Les Patineurs” by E. Waldteufel during Morning Assembly. Watch the video below.
Additionally, Emily loves to paint! Last year, Emily received "The Best Color Award 2019" at The Seventh International Chinese Youth Painting and Calligraphy Competition.
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New Photos and Videos
Parents, please post your pictures in Vidigami!
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