CFA News
CFA Summer Newsletter
Know what's coming up for the 2019-2020 school year! Read the Summer Newsletter with an overview of the CFA's purpose, the major event list, calendar dates, volunteer opportunities, and more! Summer Newsletter
Special Lunch Ordering
Don't delay! Special Lunches need
to be ordered right away. The CFA offers Special Lunch every Thursday and on select Tuesdays each
month. Your kids will love
the food and you will love the break from packing lunch! Special Lunch is an important part of the CFA's fundraising, and we thank you for your support! For more information open this CFA Special Lunch Flyer.
Sign-up For Milk Program
 If you would like your child to receive milk with their daily lunch, use this Milk Form to sign up for our milk program. Return this form to the Business Office in the administration building.
Food Allergy Notice
Several Clairbourn students have food
related allergies or sensitivities (especially to peanuts and peanut-derived products). Please read this Food Allergy Notice to learn how you can assist in helping to provide a safe school environment for all.
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School News
Parents, Please Fill Out CougarNet Forms
Clairbourn has just posted a list of required forms for parents to sign. Log in to CougarNet, click the yellow banner that says “You Have Forms to Review,” read the forms, and then sign them. You will see the yellow banner until all required signatures are submitted. Special Note: The Resources tab in CougarNet will be updated just before the start of school.
JPK - K Orientation and Welcome Reception
The Jr. PreKindergarten (JPK), PreKindergarten (PK), and Kindergarten (K) Orientation Day offers parents the opportunity to meet their child’s teacher and hear about the curriculum and planned class activities for the school year. All Preschool and Kindergarten students are welcome to come and play on the supervised playground while parents attend the orientation meeting in the classrooms.The Orientation will be followed by a Welcome Reception in the Seiter Center play yard. Families will have the opportunity to meet one another and be greeted by members of the Clairbourn Families Association (CFA) who will answer questions about getting involved with the school community.
- Wednesday, August 28, 2019
- Orientation: 9-10 am
- JPK – Room 27, PK – Room 28, K – Room 2
- Welcome Reception: 10-11 am at the Seiter Center Play Yard
Welcome From Head of School Dr. Patzlaff
Dear Clairbourn Families,
The 2019-20 school year is about to start and we are all working to get ready for your return. I am looking forward to seeing familiar faces and welcoming new families into our Clairbourn family.
After the morning assembly on the first day, the CFA is hosting a Coffee on the Quad. It is a wonderful opportunity to connect and hear about exciting summer adventures.
Last year we invited families to join us for our All School Morning Assembly (about once a month) followed by a Community Coffee in the Manor House. It was well received, so we are going to continue that tradition this year. I hope to see even more of the parents attending these events, getting to know each other, and having conversations about our school community.
This year brings with it exciting opportunities for growth and progress, both for your children and for the school. I can’t wait to see you all on the first day of school on August 29.
Sincerely,
Dr. Amy Patzlaff, Head of School
Welcome From Director of Early Childhood Education, Karen Paciorek
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Dear Preschool Parents,
Welcome to the 2019 – 2020 school year. We are looking forward to a great year. The teachers have been working hard over the summer break on their plans for valuable and exciting learning experiences for the children. They are happily anticipating being able to greet everyone on the first day of school – August 29. I am also looking forward to seeing you at the Preschool Orientation on August 28 at 9:00 am in the preschool classrooms to be followed by a Welcome Reception in the preschool play yard. Read More
Dear Kindergarten Parents,
Welcome to the 2019 – 2020 school year. We are really looking forward to a great year. All the teachers are putting the finishing touches on their plans for valuable and exciting learning experiences for their students.They are happily anticipating being able to greet everyone on the first day of school – August 29. This will be a dress uniform day for Kindergarten, as it is with the rest of the 1st through 8th grades. Read More
Sincerely,
Karen Paciorek, Director of Early Childhood Development
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More Reminders
Coffee in the Quad Parent Reception:
To welcome back both the new and returning parents, there will be a Coffee in the Quad reception on the first day of school, Thursday, August 29, right after Morning Assembly. Come meet and mingle with other parents!
Order Your Uniforms Early!
 Please remember to order your Lands' End uniforms early, as we are not the only school that uses them for uniforms. Sometimes items are on back order and may take longer than expected to arrive. It is best to order sometime in June or July, especially for items which must have the Clairbourn crest.
The Preferred School code is: 900030693
If Your Uniform Order is Late:
If your uniforms do not arrive in time, we will have a used uniform sale on Wednesday, August 28 (the day before school starts) from 9-11 am, as well as the first day of school, Thursday, August 29.
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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! Email Noelle Shoemake at nshoemake@clairbourn.org with the details including a photo or video if you have one.
Nicholas N. and Aimee N. - Judo Stars
3rd-grader Aimee N. and 6th-grader Nicholas N. competed in the 2019 Cal State Games for Judo, a statewide amateur sports festival which includes thousands of young athletes annually. Due to their hard work and diligence leading up to the competition, Aimee won the Gold Medal, and Nicholas won the Silver Medal!
Aimee also competed in the 2019 Junior Olympic National& International Championship. The event is one of the largest Judo tournaments in the world, which brings competitors from all over the United States as well as from eight other countries. Aimee won the Bronze Medal for the National Championship and the Silver Medal for the International Championship! Go Cougars!
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Alumni News
Alumni Claire Williamson Competes in Belgium
Alum Claire Williamson (Class of 2016*) was a competitor at one of the biggest international horse shows this summer called “Knokke Hippique” in Knokke, Belgium. Current Clairbourn student Malena Z. in 4th grade attended the event after training at a nearby summer camp for the week. Malena cheered for Claire as she competed and after the competition congatulated her on her placement.
Alumni Melissa Thomas is Skillshare's Grand Prize Winner
Alum Melissa Thomas (Class of 2005) was chosen as the Grand Prize Winner for Skillshare's June VIP Teacher Challenge. Recently, Melissa started her own florist design company called Pepper Rose, which brings together her passion for all things flowers, art, design, and beauty. One of Melissa’s most recent projects was becoming a teacher on Skillshare, a platform where she could learn and teach her skills to anyone all over the world. To enter the competition, Melissa published her online video class called "Design an Elegant Floral Centerpiece", to Skillshare’s website. Out of 6,500+ applicants, 360 class projects, and many published classes, Melissa's floral design class was picked as the Grand Prize Winner! Melissa is honored for this recognition and excited to continue pursuing her dream. To watch her award- winning class, click here and sign up. Also, follow her Instagram account @pepperrosedesign.
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Faculty News
Nick Jubilado Featured in L.A. Times: Is Eating L.A. River Fish Safe?
Clairbourn's Health Office Attendant Nick Jubilado was recently featured in an article by the L.A. Times titled, Fly fishing for 'sewer salmon' in the L.A. River. Outside of school hours, Nick can be found fly-fishing along the L.A. River or giving lectures on fly-fishing methods, tips, and techniques. With over thirty years of experience, Nick has become a star within the L.A. River fishing community. The article shares details and inspiring insights into Nick's admirable success as a fly-fisherman and even provides a recipe for cooking your own L.A. River catch. Make sure to check out Nick's incredible story.
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New Photos and Videos
Parents, please post pics in Vidigami!
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Helpful Tips
How to Use Vidigami:
Clairbourn uses Vidigami to share photos in our school community. A brief Vidigami tutorial can be found at this link.
How to View 2018-19 Pictures in Vidigami:
To view last year's photos, open Vidigami, click on Clairbourn School on the left navigation and toggle the year drop-down menu at the top right of your screen.
Subcribe to Calendar:
Method 1 From Clairbourn.org's Calendar page, click "Grid View" of calendar. Scroll down and click green button with arcs. You are subscribed!
Method 2
Log into CougarNet and click "Calendar." Click button above calendar with arcs on it. Choose appropriate options from pop up window. Watch a how-to video. |
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