From Head of School
Our Vibrant Community and School Life
Dear Clairbourn Families,
Next week will be a big one for our JPK-5th graders. They will be rehearsing their songs, practicing entrances and exits, and learning to watch Mrs. Kiertzner for their cues and timing. It is different watching her while in a classroom setting with fewer distractions. Really focusing during exciting and distraction-filled events is quite a skill, and the students are working on building it through this process. (I know a lot of adults who are still working on it too!) You can help your children by encouraging them to put in the work to focus during rehearsals and do their best. I am excited to see the results next week. Keep up the good work, Cougars.
Yesterday, we celebrated Administrative Professionals Day and expressed our gratitude for the wonderful work of Ms. Carolyn Morales and Mrs. Michelle Cogswell. They are both great examples of joy, dedication, compassion, and kindness. I am so grateful for the work they do behind the scenes. You may not know all the things they do, but trust me, you would know if they didn't do their jobs so well. If you see them, be sure to thank them for all they do.
Amy Patzlaff, Ed.D.
Head of School
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Class of 2022 Highlights
Let's see how long our eighth grade students have been at Clairbourn!
The 8th graders are proud
to show off their Clairbourn yard signs!
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School News
Instrumental Concert and Open House
 We are thrilled to present our live instrumental concert on May 19 at 4pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and support our musicians from fourth to eighth grade.
The in-person Open House is after the concert from 5pm to 6:30pm. Teachers have been working hard to prepare their classrooms to welcome you and students can't wait to showcase what they have done! Come and see how much your child(ren) have grown and learned this year and meet your teachers for the next year!
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Auction Item Highlights
Last week our librarian for the day, third grader Winnie G., enjoyed a day learning about how the library functions. She got to greet the students, process their books and read stories to multiple grades! Thank you, Winnie!
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Teacher Group Gifts
Teacher Group Gift Card Drive May 3 - 14
CFA organizes a gift card drive to make it easier for parents to show their appreciation for our faculty and staff. This tradition helps us all adhere to our gift giving policy. Gift cards will be distributed during the last week of May. Order form is due by May 13.
There are two ways to participate in the Teacher and Staff Group Gift:
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Clairbourn Insights
April Sustainable Energy Design Challenge
To celebrate Earth Day, middle school students were challenged to build a device using solar power to melt an M&M candy. Despite some occasional clouds getting in the way, the students persevered to design and build solar melting devices from CDs, strawberry baskets, clothespins, and other reusable materials.
Earth Day is a great day to think about how we can protect and appreciate our beautiful planet all year, and the middle school students showed how to creatively use sustainable energy and materials. Well done!
Here is a list of our April Drop and Build teams who melted the most M&Ms: sixth grade (tie) - Isabella & Luke, Jaden & Carson, seventh grade - Shogo & Damien, and eighth grade - Justin & Joshua. Congratulations, Cougars!
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Personal-Use Scrip Gift Cards Sale May 3 - 14
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It’s time to purchase Scrip Gift Cards for the summer. The Scrip program allows you to purchase physical gift cards at face value from some of your favorite retailers. The school will receive a percentage of all Scrip gift card purchases. |
There are two ways to purchase Scrip Gift Cards:
• CFA Online Store: Purchase Scrip Gift Cards on the CFA Online Store (A small credit card processing fee will be charged for all online orders).
• Scrip Order Form: Purchase Scrip Gift Cards using this Scrip Order Form and mail or return to school by May 14.
Have questions? Contact a CFA Scrip Co-chair:
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2022 Spring Carnival
Saturday, May 7, 11am - 3pm
Get ready for a day of fun! Join us for a foam party, petting zoo, water slide, Euro bungee, live band, dunk tank, carnival games, and more! Note to parents: Bring towels and a change of clothes for kids. Wristbands will be $50 presale and $60 on the day of the event. Adults will not need to purchase wristbands for admission. Ticket price includes unlimited rides and games.
Thank you to those who sponsored already!
Ambassador Level:
Elite Level:
Ride and Vendor Sponsors: Yunchen He Family, Emily and Benjamin Kim Family, Louis Lin Family, Milania Nijjar, Kamden Smith Family, Jessica Zhang Family, Jerry Zhou Family
Please consider sponsoring our Spring Carnival:
 Ambassador Level - $5000
• Carnival and middle school tournaments named after sponsor
• VIP reserved parking space for the day
• VIP table for 8 with concierge service
• Wristbands included for the family
• Acknowledgment of donation with signage at transportation and in eCourier
Elite Level - $2500
• Premium amusement ride named after sponsor
• Reserved table for 8
• Wristbands included for the family
• Acknowledgment of donation with signage at transportation and in eCourier
More sponsorship opportunities and info available on our CFA Store
 ATTENTION ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS:Get ready for Clairbourn’s Inaugural Middle School Champions Tournament! Enter your team and complete in games of skill, agility and teamwork! For any questions, please contact the Carnival Chair Jonathan Lim or the CFA President Ting Sung.
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YOU make Clairbourn a special place. You contribute to the greater Clairbourn experience. We would not be the same school without you. Thank you for being YOU! |
School Calendar
4/29 Free Dress
5/3 Pasta Special Lunch
5/4 Star Wars Dress Day
5/5 Pizza Special Lunch
5/6 Clairbourn Shirt Day
5/9 - 5/13 Teacher Appreciation Week
5/10 Habit Special Lunch
5/12 Panda Special Lunch
5/13 Free Dress
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In the Heart of the Sports Season
First to fifth grade students are excited to enjoy swimming in PE now that it is warm. The middle schoolers are showing their heart at swimming, baseball, golf and softball tournaments. Their season will continue for a few more weeks. Go Cougars!
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Let's Show Gratitude!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 9 through May 13. Let's show gratitude to our teachers and administrators for their effort in our children's education. Note cards will be set up at transportation. Please stop by to write thank you notes to them, which will be delivered daily. Don't forget about our wonderful specialists, too! For questions, please contact Lucy Balikian or Diana Balimori. |
Sometimes all you need is a hug!
To see more highlights of the week, please check our Vidigami! A lot is happening every day at school! Log in NOW to view more photos!
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Spring Concert on Saturday, May 7
We are excited to have our Spring Concert back on campus! It will start at 10am on Saturday, May 7, followed by the Spring Carnival. Please bring a blanket and enjoy the music on the lawn!
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Thank you Mr. Elmore!
Mr. Elmore is Mrs. Messler's long-term substitute covering middle school math classes while she is on maternity leave. Mr. Elmore also coaches our sports teams. He is a Clairbourn alum — Class of 2004. Mrs. Messler is scheduled to return on May 9 and tomorrow will be Mr. Elmore's last day subbing for her. At today's morning assembly, Student Council dedicated a song, "Lean on Me," to Mr Elmore. We are sure we will continue to see him around the campus! THANK YOU!! |
Boat Race Champion!
Seventh grader, Damien C., competed at the 2022 Baby Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival with his team, the LA County Dragon Boat Club (LACDBC). His coach is the Team USA U18 coach and Damien’s cousin is the assistant coach.
(Damien's boat is #5)
These amazing juniors competed against adult paddlers and won gold in the mixed 500m race! Damien practices every weekend and is looking forward to representing Team USA in Hong Kong in 2023 at the IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships. Congratulations!!
Eclectic Music Festival
Some of our students are playing at the Eclectic Music Festival this Saturday, April 30. It’s a free music festival including multiple stages and art exhibitions. Rooted will kick off the festival on the main stage located next to the Gold Line Station at 913 Meridian Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy some music!
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Alumni News
Sarah Soza is part of the Clairbourn Class of 2015. She is majoring in viola performance at the University of California, Irvine. Sarah is having her solo viola junior recital on May 13 at 12pm in Winfred Smith Hall (UCI), featuring works by Bach, Brahms, Villa-Lobos and Walton. Everyone is welcome to attend! |
Morning Assembly
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Health Office Reminder:
Upload vaccination card into Magnus
and sign the consent form ASAP
PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD(REN) TO SCHOOL IF THEY ARE SYMPTOMATIC. Make sure to READ YOUR MAGNUS QUESTIONS CAREFULLY before sending your child(ren) to school.
Please register AND complete/sign the consent form ASAP. It is a county requirement and our preparation for a safe return or test to stay. Click here to register.
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Clairbourn was voted Best Private School in the San Gabriel Valley for three years in a row! Thank you to our wonderful community! Please continue your support and write us a review!
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