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Volume: 2019-20 Issue: 36

Thursday, January 30, 2020

School News

Parent Community Coffee Tomorrow 1/31

All parents are invited to come to the Manor House, tomorrow, January 31 at 8:30 am, for a social gathering with light refreshments. Administrators will be in attendance to chat and answer questions. We hope to see you there!

Student Council's Inspiring Fundraiser

Student Council is leading a campus-wide fundraiser to raise awareness for the Australian wildfires and to support the Adelaide Koala Rescue in Australia. The Adelaide Koala Rescue crew is working day and night to rescue the millions of animals affected by the damaging bush fires in Australia. Student Council is working with Clairbourn's sister school in Australia, Huntingtower, to raise funds and spread awareness. Students in every grade have been given an order form where they can purchase two fundraising items- a plush koala toy and Tim Tams (Tim Tams are a delicious, chocolate-dipped cookie that is very popular in Australia). Tim Tams are priced at $5 and the koala is $15. All proceeds will be donated to the Adelaide Koala Rescue, and additional financial contributions will be accepted along with your orders. Please turn in your orders by Tuesday, February 4. View the order form.

Moms And Grandparents Visiting Day

Friday, February 21, 2020

8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Check in before 8:00 am)

Half Day and Dress Uniform Day

Come be our special guests for a half day of adventure with your children and grandchildren! Join us in the MPB for Morning Assembly then visit your student's classes throughout the day. Enjoy refreshments in Room 15 and get to know other moms and grandparents. There will be complimentary valet parking in the front parking lot between 7:30 am and 12:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Enrollment Contracts Are Due February 14

The Tuition Agreement along with the Reservation Deposit for your student is being mailed to you on Friday, January 31. Please check your mail. The contract and deposit are due on February 14. In order to reserve your child's space at Clairbourn, please sign the contract and mail it with the deposit to the school before the due date. Any delay risks your child's spot being moved to the waiting list

Clairbourn 2020 Engineering Design Challenge

Cranes—the heavy-lifting kind—are all around us, and they perform vital roles in a variety of industries. They can lift or lower tremendous amounts of weight, move loads into position, and enable construction companies to ascend their buildings into the skies. An opportunity to explore the mechanical principles of these fascinating machines was presented to Clairbourn students during their annual Engineering Week Design Challenge in January of 2020.

The Engineering Design Challenge Winners

Last week students in grades 1 - 8 participated in a week-long Engineering Design Challenge to build a crane that could hold the most weight. The students tested their designs several times, received insight from real engineers, and put their final designs to the test on Friday following the Morning Assembly. Here are the final results for each grade:

Grade 1

1st Place - Atticus G., Ayden H., Zoey N., Porsche S., Amberly K., and Xenia L.

Grade 2

1st Place - Alan O. and Kiera W.; Aaron O. and Belen R.

Grade 3

1st Place - Sima S. and Matthew B.

Grade 4

1st Place - Ruby Z., Marc C., Heath W., and Matteo Y.

Grade 5

1st Place - Hannah B., Anderson G., Naomi L., Kelson J., and Mauricio R.

Grade 7

1st Place - Ashby Z. and Madeleine K.

Grade 8

1st Place - Matthew R. and Austin H.

Scout Leaders Earn District Awards

Scout leader Jenny Chun Fung, who is the mom of sixth-grader Justin F., was nominated for and received the District Award of Merit from the Rose Bowl District. Jenny earned this award for her exceptional service to the scouts. This is the highest award that can be given to an adult leader by the Rose Bowl District.

Another Clairbourn parent, Siyi Zhao, who is Mars Z.'s mom, also received an award from the Rose Bowl District Committee. This award is the Extra Miler Award, which is given to a scout leader who goes above and beyond to improve the scouting experience for scouts. Congratulations goes to both leaders for their dedication and hard work towards the scouting experience.

Coronavirus Safety - Head of School Message

Dear Clairbourn Community,

The coronavirus has been the topic of discussion in the news and in our parent community, so I want to reassure you that Clairbourn is watching the situation carefully and monitoring the CDC advice. At this time, the CDC has advised that the best way to keep our community safe and healthy is the same for both the coronavirus and the flu or cold. When individuals are sick, they need to stay home and seek appropriate medical help. The CDC advises that the best way to prevent the coronavirus and other viruses are:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

To learn more, visit:

English CDC Guidelines

The Clairbourn community is a caring and supportive group, and we are counting on each family to follow the CDC guidelines to the best of their ability and help support the health and safety of the whole community. Thank you for your support and care of our children.

Sincerely,

Amy Patzlaff, Ed.D.

Head of School

Last Call - Sign Up For After-School Classes!

There is still time to apply to third quarter enrichment classes. Download your desired class forms below and follow the vendor instructions to register.

Class List:

Questions? Email Michelle Cogswell at mcogswell@clairbourn.org

Sign Up For Quarter 3 Daycare: Grades 1-8

Parker-Anderson provides our after-school care on our campus. Parker-Anderson offers a great program for daycare, complete with snacks, activities, and homework supervision. To sign up for the third quarter program held on our campus, please see the Grades 1-8 flyer and visit the Parker-Anderson website so you can register directly with them.

CFA News

CFA Parent Meeting On February 11

Join us Tuesday, February 11, at 8:30 am in the MPB for the Clairbourn CFA meeting. Please join us for some yummy food, socializing, and to learn more about the exciting events coming up in the next few months. Hear Mrs. Cara Barker and Mr. Paul Barker talk about Clairbourn's Shakespeare play. We will auction off four front row seats to the Shakespeare play! See you there!

You Are Cordially Invited To The Lights, Camera, Auction Benefit!

Please join us for Clairbourn's biggest fundraiser of the year! The Lights, Camera, Auction benefit will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 in Noor's Sophia Ballroom at the Paseo Colorado. Join us for dinner and live entertainment, and bid on an array of fun items. This is an event you won't want to miss! Remember, all proceeds go directly to the school. Dress is cocktail attire.

RSVP's are due on February 13, 2020! Please return them to Jason Nava or to the envelope in the Reception Office.

In Need Of Child Care For The Benefit?

Want to go to the benefit but don't have anyone to watch your children? We are coordinating with MyGym, conveniently located next door to Noor, to watch your child/children. There are spots for 20 children (must be potty trained) for $75 per child. You can drop your child off at 6 pm and pick them up by 10:30 pm. They will provide pizza and entertainment for the children. Please fill out this form and return it to Ting Sung if you are interested. Question? Email Ting Sung for more information.

Become A Benefit Patron

If you would like to be a sponsor (individual/family or business) of the benefit, please view the Patron Form.

Patron Levels:

$3,000 The Oscars

Premium seating at the event

Access to Private Sneak Preview of auction items

Special recognition in the Program and Benefit Booklet

Special recognition on Video Screens at event

Thank You signage around campus

Thank You gift bag

$800 The Golden Globes

Two (2) complimentary tickets to the event

Special recognition in the Program and Benefit Booklet

Thank You signage around campus

Thank You gift bag

$500 Business Sponsorship

Includes a 5.5” x 8.5” ad in the Booklet (please provide

artwork to Jason@greenfoods.com by February 5)

For questions or to return form, please contact one of the following:

Jason Nava (Jason@greenfoods.com)

Siyi Zhao (maroliv1109@gmail.com)

Fiona Zhang (fanfan3688@gmail.com)

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.

Irene X. Scores The Championship

Sixth-grader Irene X. plays on the San Marino City Fifth and Sixth Grade Girls Basketball team. On Sunday, Irene and her team competed in the finals and won first place. Additionally, Irene was selected as the City Basketball All-Star Player. Congratulations go to Irene and her team for all their accomplishments!

Third Grade Performs At Windy Wednesday

The third grade class has been learning to play the soprano recorder. For the Morning Assembly's Windy Wednesday performance, they played a Chinese folk song called “Boat Song” followed by “Ode to Joy” by Ludwig van Beethoven. Watch their performance below.

Third Grade's Windy Wednesday Performance

Jack Z.'s Vibrant Opera Performance

On January 25, fifth-grader Jack Z. and his parentsperformed with the Pacific Symphony Orchestra for the annual "Lunar New Year" concert to celebrate the "Year of the Rat". Jack sang Beijing Opera songs and was praised for his performance by the conductor, Carl St. Clair. After the performance, the Consul General of the Los Angeles Consulate, Mr. Zhang Ping, expressed his gratitude for such a wonderful performance. Watch Jack's performance in the video below.