Head of School Update
Dear Clairbourn Families,
This week in our morning assemblies we have been hearing messages about our impact on others. The messages point out we often have no idea how much impact we are having on others. Sometimes a complete stranger sees us do something kind and it makes them smile. Sometimes we help a friend just when they were starting to feel down. It all makes a difference. I was chatting with a parent the other day who shared their positive experience with me. We were musing about how strange it is that the human tendency is to point out the negative things we see and let the good things go by without mention. Imagine what a difference we could all make if we took a few seconds or minutes to express our gratitude more regularly, point out the positive things we notice, and share the happy stories we hear or witness. We don’t have to imagine the difference, we can make the difference. Right now!
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week and Clairbourn is saying a big THANK YOU to all of our amazing teachers by treating them to lunch each day. How can each student show their gratitude? It could be a simple note with a heart-felt message, a quick conversation to say thanks, a picture that is drawn just for them, or something else that is special to you. It doesn’t matter what you do, just be sure to say what is in your heart and share the gratitude. It makes a big difference!
I also want to share with you news about our new Communications Director. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration and Design from the Art Center College of Design. She has taught drawing and painting in both LAUSD and private art studios. She has worked as a graphic designer in advertising and marketing for several firms handling clients from various industries. She has worked as a design director managing a graphics department and supporting the marketing team. She has also established her own design studio helping government generating reports, assisting clients with branding needs and establishing their global marketing. Because she has the perfect skill set for our needs, Jeanette Zamora is our new Communications Director beginning May 1. Please join me in congratulating her on this new role.
Amy Patzlaff, Ed.D.
Head of School
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End-of-the-Year
Teacher Group Gifts
End-of-the-Year Teacher Group Gift Card Drive Runs May 3 to May 14
At the end of each school year, the CFA organizes a gift card drive to make it easier for parents to show their appreciation for our faculty and staff. This year, our teachers have done an outstanding job in navigating the challenges of virtual learning and seamlessly transitioning to in-person learning. Let’s show our teachers how grateful we are for all their efforts this year.
The End-of-the-Year Teacher Group Gift Card Drive allows you to participate in a group gift for your students’ teachers and also acknowledge the other members of the Clairbourn community who interact with your students outside of the classroom. Gift cards will be distributed to the teachers during the last week of May. Order form is due by May 14.
There're 2 ways to participate in the Teacher Group Gift:
Have questions?
Contact one of these CFA Teacher Group Scrip Co-chairs:
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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 get back 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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Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Let’s show our incredible teachers how much we appreciate their hard work, dedication, and all their efforts in making this school year a successful one.
Please use Vidigami albums for teachers, teacher assistants, specialists and admin/staff. Please encourage your student(s) to post thank you messages, drawings, or videos on Vidigami to show our teachers how special they are!
Need ideas? Here are some writing prompts your student(s) can use. Be sure to post them on Vidigami!
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Star Wars-Themed Dress Day
next Tuesday May the Fourth
 Students and staff can wear Star Wars shirts, costumes, hairstyles, accessories, or have a Star Wars zoom background with their teacher’s permission. (No weapons, costume masks or headgear that cover the face) |
Students Celebrating National Poetry Month
In our Middle School English classes, 6th - 8th grade students celebrated National Poetry Month by exploring many different aspects of poetry: voice, rhythm, rhyme, off-rhyme, repetition, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and more. Each student shared their perspectives honestly through their use of language, rhythm, and imagery. The above is a compilation of our students' work featuring a line from their poetry. Please enjoy their creativity!
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Middle School Drop Everything & Build Challenge
In September, the first Drop Everything & Build Challenge of the school year in the Middle School was to build the tallest tower possible using 100 craft sticks and a roll of masking tape. This month, the Middle School students revisited the tallest tower challenge, and they were able to use any of the original materials from the Drop Everything & Build supply bags they have been using all year.
This time around, many students focused on building a steady base before extending as high as possible with craft sticks and straws. After 10 minutes to brainstorm and sketch, the students had 15 minutes to build. The towers ranged from a few inches to almost 6 feet tall! All students worked with perseverance and creativity to build the tallest tower they could, given the engineering constraints of materials and time.
Congratulations to the following winners:
8th grade Roomie and Overall: Vanessa H.
8th grade Zoomie: David L.
7th grade Roomie: Cole C.
7th grade Zoomie: Zachary Z.
6th grade Roomie: Mauricio R.
6th grade Zoomie: Susanna L.
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Clairbourn Broadcast
Fifth to seventh grade students took a deep dive in the technology class. They not only did their own research and wrote up their own story, but they also put the whole newscast production together and starred as the anchor! This student-led project covered a wide range of interesting topics from Lego to the Great Wall and archaeological digs to historical sites. Students immersed themselves into this technology class and had such a blast learning. Good job, Cougars!
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Skywatching:
See the Pink Supermoon
The supermoon on April 26 was the first of the two supermoons for 2021. The term "supermoon" was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979 and refers to either a new or full Moon that occurs when the Moon is within 90% of perigee, its closest approach to Earth.
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Baby News from the Elmore Family
Our Director of Business and Finance, Mrs. Elmore, has officially become a grandparent of a beautiful baby girl Annabelle! She was born on Earth Day, April 22, at 12:49am. She weighed 7 lbs 13 oz, and is 21 inches long. Mrs. Elmore's daughter Jessica Whitney is an alumna of Clairbourn and class of 2003. Congratulations!
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New School Photos
You must be a Vidigami member to view the school photo album. Please email Jeanette Zamora at jzamora@clairbourn.org if you need help accessing your Vidigami account.
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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!
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Morning Assembly
Monday 04-26
Tuesday 04-27
Wednesday 04-28
Thursday 04-29
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Community Support
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