Head of School Update
Vaccinations and Students on Campus
Dear Clairbourn Families,
As we ended our time in December, we were looking forward to bringing some of our students back on campus in January.
Our latest communications from the LA County Department of Public Health and the Pasadena Department of Public Health are asking us to protect the community by not bringing students back until February at the earliest.
They are asking that we support our overwhelmed hospital system by asking people to stay home until the ICU capacity is at 15% or more and the case rate drops to 28 or better. Right now the ICU capacity in our area is at 0%, so we are following their request.
We continue to closely monitor the data and will start to bring students in K-2 back to campus when they determine it is safe. When we reach that time, we will have grade-level meetings to discuss specific procedures everyone will be asked to follow.
Vaccines are being distributed to front line workers. Our own nurse, Nick Jubilado, was vaccinated yesterday as part of the 1a phase of distribution.
In the next few weeks all school personnel will be eligible to participate in the vaccinations as part of the 1b phase of distribution. The county is working on the logistics and timing. More information about this comes out each day and seems to be moving quickly.
The 3rd quarter is now underway and our students are doing well. We had an impressive number of students in the middle school earn academic honors for the 2nd quarter and we are so proud of their efforts and achievements. Certificates are being mailed home to recognize these students! Congratulations to our Scholars and Leaders with Heart!
Amy Patzlaff, Ed.D.
Head of School
Annual Fund Donations
We Can Do It! Only 25 Days Left to Reach Our Goal of 100%
Please join in the effort along with other grateful parents who are supporting the school!
We're in the final stretch of working to reach our goal of 100% participation in the Annual Fund. Gifts of any size matter and are deeply appreciated.
JPK – 67% Participation
PK – 44% Participation
Kindergarten – 96% Participation
1st Grade – 67% Participation
2nd Grade – 65% Participation
3rd Grade – 78% Participation
4th Grade – 46% Participation
5th Grade – 54% Participation
6th Grade – 41% Participation
7th Grade – 48% Participation
8th Grade – 58% Participation
Faculty/Staff – 95% Participation
Board of Trustees - 100% Participation
Please donate by February 8th.
Annual Fund Donation Levels To Consider:
Life Benefactor - $20,000 and Up
President Circle - $10,000 - $19,999
Founder Circle - $5,000 - $9,999
Trustee Circle - $2,500 - $4,999
Head of School Circle - $1,000 - $2,499
Cougar Circle – Up to $999
Donate Online
You may also mail a check, payable to "Clairbourn School.
Every donation counts, and your gift makes a difference in all aspects of your child's Clairbourn education. Your donation is also tax deductible.Have Questions?
Please contact your Class Captains or email development@clairbourn.org.
New Second Semester Representatives
Clairbourn celebrates all the students who ran for office as well as those elected to serve. Congratulations to the following new grade-level Student Council Reps for the second semester:
6th Grade - Kelson J. and Syrah M.
7th Grade - Michael Y. and Zachary Z.
8th Grade - Parisa B., Cecilia P., and Kelly Z.
New Procedure & a New Company
We are pleased to announce we will be using PrestoPics for our school photos this year.
Watch for an Email from PrestoPics!
In the next few days, PrestoPics will send you an email with your account sign-in credentials (check your email junk folder if you don't see it).
Parents Need to Take the Child's Photo and Send it In:You are asked to capture a head-and-shoulders photo of your child from a device of your choice, log in from a browser app, and upload your photo. It’s very simple and takes a minute or so. Please view the "how to" video or visit the Presto Pics website for additional help.  PrestoPics "How-To" Video
Important Due Date: We kindly ask you to submit your school photo to PrestoPics by January 28.
Parent tips:
- Have your child dressed in school uniform (no spirit t-shirt)
- Photograph only one student at a time (no group photos)
- Take the photo in good lighting with no shadows on the face
- Be aware that you have two free tries to send in your photo. You can purchase more tries if you would like.
Online Enrichment Classes - Sign Up by 1/21
Parker-Anderson Enrichment
 Clairbourn is partnered with Parker-Anderson to offer our students Online Enrichment Classes. Sign up by January 21.
Kids Fun & Fitness Academy! Grades K - 5
Have fun while engaging in a range of motion from your head to your toes! Incorporate movement through fun engaging exercises, hand eye coordination drills, endurance training and have a chance to create your own fitness routine. Mondays: 1/25, 2/01, 2/08, (no classes on 2/15), 2/22, 3/01, 3/08 | Time: 4:00 - 4:45 pm | Cost: $90
STEAM Lab: Brain Games! Grades K - 5
Level up your mind with STEAMLab: Brain Games! Using brain teasers, classic games, puzzles and STEAMbased projects, students will be stimulated and engaged, while improving their logical thinking, math and deductive reasoning skills. Have fun, give your brain a workout and engage in some friendly competition among friends in this amazing class! Tuesdays: 1/26, 2/02, 2/09, (no classes on 2/16), 2/23, 3/02 | Time: 4:00 - 4:45 pm | Cost: $80
Kids Acting Workshop! Grades K - 5
Acting exposes students to characterization, plot structure,
ensemble acting, creativity, the art of listening and silence, and following directions all through the use of various theater games. Come join the fun! Wednesdays: 1/27, 2/03, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/03 | Time: 4:00 - 4:45 pm | Cost: $90
TechKidz: Video Game Design! Grades K-5
Students will learn how to design and modify their own exciting arcade-style video games using Roblox, Hopscotch, Sploder and more! They will learn how to control characters, objects, and outcomes in their games as they increase the difficulty level and add more features. Thursdays: 1/28, 2/04, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/04 | Time: 4:00 - 4:45pm | Cost: $90
Cute and Cuddly Animals! Grades K - 5
Cute and Cuddly Animals is a great experience with some of the most adorable animals around! Kids will enjoy learning about new animals each week such as guinea pigs, ferrets, miniature chickens, bunny rabbits, and more! This exciting and enchanting class is perfectly suitable for students of all ages! Fridays: 1/29, 2/05, (no classes on 2/12), 2/19, 2/26, 3/05 | Time: 4:00 - 4:45pm | Cost: $80
Deadline to enroll: Thu, Jan 21
Questions? Call (818) 650-8676
All sign-ups and payments are handled by Parker-Anderson. Classes are held online. Zoom meeting information is sent in a separate email.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Fundraiser!
The CFA is having a Krispy Kreme Doughnut fundraiser. Pre-order your dozen(s) doughnuts now through January 26th and we will have fresh doughnuts ready for you to pick up at school by transportation on January 29th between 1-3pm.
Cost:
Dozen original glazed doughnuts - $12
Dozen chocolate-iced doughnuts - $14
Pickup Procedure:
Please keep health and safety in mind by staying in your car and wearing a mask. When you pull up to transportation, the CFA Chair will load the doughnuts into your trunk for a contact-free delivery.
Have questions?
Please contact Ting Sung, Lucy Balikian and Miriam Cruz
Mary L. Wins 2nd Place in GameGala2021
Fifth-grader Mary L. recently entered the GameGala 2021 competition and won the Division G4-6 Second Place award for her " Anime" web page project. Mary loves coding, especially during the pandemic, and she started way back in 2008. She also has a passion for coding competitions and has won the top three results in all the competitions in which she entered. Congratulations, Mary, and keep coding!
About GameGala:GameGala invites K-12 students to showcase their self-developed digital game projects so they can become a game creator and developer--not just a player. Students may enter the competition individually or with a team. Learn more.
Morning Assembly
Catch up On Morning Assembly Messages
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Celebrate National Compliment Day!
With Clairbourn's admissions season wrapping up, now is a great time to share your love for the teachers or your overall Clairbourn experience in honor of National Compliment Day on January 24, 2021.
Post a compliment on your social media accounts or on one of these school review websites.
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Staying Healthy:
Feeling anxious or trapped? Harvard Business Review shared some great ideas on how to break free from these unhelpful thought patterns like:
" If you find yourself saying, “I feel stuck,” “I don’t know what to do,” or “There’s no way out,” ask yourself, “If a colleague came to me with my predicament, what would I tell them?” This pause allows you to become more objective and loosen the thinking trap that has you in its hold."
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Why The World's Richest Men Wash Their Own Dishes
If your children complain about chores, they can take a tip from Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos. As reported by cnbc.com, both billionaires make it a point to wash their own dishes. Multiple independent studies have found that doing the dishes can reduce stress and boost creativity.
According to one study, students who were primed to be mindful while washing dishes (i.e. focus on breathing and the touch, smell and feel of the task) saw a decrease in their stress levels and a boost in inspiration. Concentrating on the feeling of the warm water or the smell of the soap stimulated the brain."
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Learn Leadership from the Ladies!
According to new research from multiple studies, women leaders are rated higher for their performance in times of crisis. Why?
"Female leaders expressed more awareness of fears that followers might be feeling, concern for well-being, and confidence in their plans.
...qualities like charm and confidence that help people rise to leadership are not necessarily the same ones that help them excel once they're on top, where empathy, humility, and self-knowledge are key. Male leaders might take a lesson in the qualities most valued by employees in difficult times."
Bonus Tip: Introverts are also shown to overperform as leaders during a crisis.
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Chinese Culture Classes:
Pasadena Conservatory of Music is offering an online class for Preschool-K children called "Bite Size YM Class: Chinese Songs, Dances, and Stories."
"In this class, we will be exploring Chinese culture through singing songs, dancing to traditional music, and reading children’s story books. We will even learn about and celebrate Lunar New Year together."
Dates: 1/26 – 3/2 Tuesdays
Time: 05:00 PM – 05:45 PM Ages: 3yr 0mo - 5yr 11mo Cost: $150.00
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Spread the Word!
Grant Money for Pasadena Small Businesses:
The online application portal for Pasadena's Small Business Coronavirus Relief Grant Program opens Monday, January 25.
The Pasadena Community Foundation will review and select applicants and subsequently disburse grant funds. The program is designed to provide up to 50 small businesses with grants of $7,500 each.
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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!
with the details including a photo or video if you have one.
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Computer Support
If you need technical help for CougarNet or device help, contact our computer teacher Mr. Barker. pbarker@clairbourn.org |
Community Support
Check out our COVID-19 Resources Page designed to help kids keep busy, families stay healthy, and parents be supported. |
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