From Head of School
Spring Concert, the Carnival and
Changes for the End of the Year
Dear Clairbourn Families,
As we approach the end of the year and start bringing our traditional events back, I am excited for you to experience the sweet, joyful, childlike songs this Saturday at our Spring Concert. Everyone is invited to bring a blanket or a low beach chair and enjoy the show. Please leave tall chairs at home so everyone can see. Also please leave the sidewalks clear when you set your blankets down. I am also excited about our Carnival. The CFA team has been working really hard to make sure it is fun for everyone! It will be a day full of smiles!
We are planning to resume our in-person Morning Assembly for grades 1-8 for the last two weeks of the year. This will be for students and teachers only as we make the transition. We will keep the cohorts apart in the MPB to minimize risk. Here are the changes you need to know about for the end of the year:
May 9: No Magnus Check In the Morning
We continue to ask that any student who is ill or has symptoms stays home. When you pull up to the curb in the morning, you don't need to wait for a teacher to open the door and check the app. The K-8 student may get out of the car on their own at the curb. We will still be there to assist and support safety.
May 9-13:
Practice Getting to School by 8am
There is currently no line at 7:45. Please be patient and safe!
 May 16 to the end of the year: All students must be in their classrooms by 8am.
Students will be marked tardy after 8:05am. Please arrive at school between 7:30am and 8am.
Preschool parents must continue to walk their children to the gate and sign them in. Preschool students may arrive between 7:30am and 8:20am. Preschool families wishing to avoid the rush may arrive between 8:10am - 8:20am and not be marked tardy.
I am thrilled to have these important elements of our community again be part of our regular routine.
So bring a blanket and enjoy the program on Saturday!
Amy Patzlaff, Ed.D.
Head of School
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Spring Carnival
Saturday, May 7, 11am - 3pm
The CFA online store will stop selling wristbands this Friday at midnight. Families can pick up purchased wristbands at Cougar Corner starting at 9:30am on Saturday. Additional wristbands can be purchased the day of the event for $60 ($50 presale).
Any staff or middle schoolers who are interested in being in the dunk tank, please contact the Carnival Chair Jonathan Lim or the CFA President Ting Sung.
 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!
Thank you to those who sponsored already!
Ambassador Level:
Elite Level:
Ride and Vendor Sponsors: Emily and Benjamin Kim Family, Jessica Zhang Family, Kamden Smith Family, Louis Lin Family, Yunchen He Family, Jerry Zhou Family, Milania Nijjar Family, Annabel Sasahara Family, Ethan Xi Family, Wynter and Orion Fu Family, Mia Zhang Family, Patrick Wang Family, Allie Sanchez Family, Adam Ou Family, Wan-Tao Li Family, Lukas Mcleod Family, William and Matthew Balikian Family, Emma and Summer Lee Family, William Liu and Rohan Wu 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
Note to parents: Bring towels and a change of clothes for kids. Adults will not need to purchase wristbands for admission. Ticket price includes unlimited rides and games.
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Auction Item Highlights
Second grader Isabella J. took over the responsibility as the lower school Spanish teacher. She gave a presentation in Spanish and then translated it into English. Isabella also brought pupusas to share with her class! Gracias, Señora Isabella!
Carrie C. from fifth grade invited three friends to Disneyland and had a FUN day with Dr. Ryan, Mrs. Rubio and Mrs. Zamora. They went on over twelve rides and ended the day with the fireworks! Carrie said on her way home, "Can we do it again next week?!"
Three preschool students joined Milania for a PK camping party! They played, camped, ate popcorn, enjoyed a movie, and had a great time with Mrs. Strong and Ms. Flores.
Fourth grader Keira W. was the Director of Communications and Marketing this Monday! She presented her ideas at the marketing meeting, captured special moments that were happening around the campus, and worked with Mrs. Zamora to produce a poster that will be displayed next week at transportation! Don't forget to check out Keira's photography in Vidigami! Well done, Keira!
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Clairbourn Insights
Building Clairbourn Connection Through Star Wars Design Challenge
The May Drop and Build Design Challenge was a memorable day for all those involved! Student Council used this as a community building opportunity for middle school students to connect with lower school students. Second through eighth grade students celebrated the Star Wars theme design challenge by collaborating and building a Star Wars ship using popsicle sticks, straws, paper cups, clothespins, and tape. Each team consisted of older and younger students working together. Our Cougars used The Force to brainstorm and build the longest ships they could in the time allowed.
Thank you to Student Council for planning this special activity to bring our community closer. The Force was strong at Clairbourn!
 Here is a list of our May Drop and Build team winners: 3rd & 6th - Marc, Asal, Ariel, Emma; 5th and 7B - Nathan, Shalom, Bella, Fiona, Tommy; 2G and 7A - Shogo, Selina, George, Penelope; 8A - William, Kiri; and the team that built the longest starship in the whole school is from 2B and 8B - Vittoria, Yuqi, Harper, Katelyn and Elizabeth. Congratulations, Cougars!
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Student Council
Clairbourn middle school students lead the way to embrace and celebrate diversity.
Student Council continued their diversity and inclusion series with presentations to highlight Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This week, they introduced Ming-Na Wen (actress) and Ed Lu (physicist and a former astronaut) to the community. To read more about their diversity presentations series, please click here.
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| | Auction Free Dress Week: 5/9 - 5/13
Attention students and staff auction winners of free dress days! Pick out your coolest casual attire now and get ready for May 9 -13 Free Dress Week! It’s not too late to get free dress for the entire week! Purchase now on our CFA store. |
Clairbourn Alphabet — "Z"
Clairbourn students have a ZEST for life! They are encouraged to be positive and live each day to the fullest. Our students take action, make a difference and approach learning with enthusiasm! |
School Calendar
5/6 Free Dress Day
5/7 Spring Concert at 10am
5/7 Carnival from 11am to 3pm
5/9 - 5/13 Teacher Appreciation Week
5/10 Habit Special Lunch
5/12 Panda Special Lunch
5/13 Free Dress
5/19 Half Day: Noon Dismissal
5/19 Instrumental Concert from 4pm to 5pm
5/19 Open House & Art Show from 5pm to 6:30pm
5/20 Clairbourn Shirt Day
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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 fourth to eighth grade musicians.
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 their work! Come and see how much your child(ren) have grown and learned this year and meet your teachers for next year!
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Theme Dress on Star Wars Day
May the Force be with you everyday, 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 available 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. |
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. There are two ways to participate in the Teacher and Staff Group Gift: CFA Online Store, Teacher Group Scrip Gift Order Form. Gift cards will be distributed during the last week of May. Order form is due by May 13.
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Personal-Use Scrip Gift Cards Sale May 3 - 14
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. Order form is due by May 14.
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Clairbourn Summer Camp 2022
Parker-Anderson is offering summer camp on our campus for students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Please check the flyer below or go to our summer camp webpage.
For questions, please call Parker-Anderson at (818) 650-8676 or reach out to our after-school coordinator Michelle Cogswell. |
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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