Volume: 2019-20 Issue: 12

Thursday, September 12, 2019

School News

Tonight is Back to School Night - 9/12

Parents, join us tonight for Back to School Night for Grades 1-8 only. Please meet in the MPB at 6pm, followed by classroom visits ending at 7:30pm.

Students should NOT attend. There is no childcare or playground supervision.

School Safety Notice

Many children at Clairbourn have a moderate to severe allergy to peanuts and peanut-derived products. Ingestion, or sometimes even just exposure to peanuts or peanut oil, may cause a severe reaction in a child who is believed to have this sensitivity.

We’re asking for your assistance in helping to provide all students with a safe school environment in this area, as follows:

Please avoid sending any nuts or items containing nuts–especially peanuts or peanut butter--to school.

Help your child understand that he or she must not share food or snacks with classmates at any time, unless a teacher has given approval to do so.

If sending any special treats to school for a birthday or other celebration, be sure that this food item is either whole fruits and/or vegetables or is in a pre-packaged container that includes an ingredient label. Please give these items to your child’s teacher for distribution.

Hand washing is an important health habit for a variety of reasons. Please help your child understand the importance of good hand washing before and after eating and other activities. This is especially important if he or she has eaten peanut butter or peanuts before coming to school in the morning.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation in keeping our campus safe for everyone.

School Shirt Day is This Friday - 9/13

This Friday is School Shirt Day. Please make sure your child is wearing their school shirt when they arrive on campus. All students have been issued a free shirt.

Shirts For Parents Are On Sale Now

Parents, this Friday is School Shirt Day. If you would like to have a shirt, they are one sale now in the Clairbourn Merchandise Store. They are $20 each for adult sizes. (All students were already issued a free shirt).

Show Your Style With New Cougar-Ear Beanies

Clairbourn's online store is restocked with your favorite Clairbourn must-haves. We are now offering Cougar beanies with an optional Clairbourn bow. This stylish hat should fit Kindergarten-age children up to adults.(The edge of the hat can be folded up to fit smaller heads, or left down for older children or adults). Get yours today at the online merchanidise store and show your Clairbourn Cougar style!

K-5 Boys & Girls - Sign Up for Cub Scouts

Come by the Cub Scout table by Transportation to pick up a sign-up form now through September 24. Scouting is open to boys and girls from Grades K to 5. Let the adventures begin! Questions? Contact Scout Master Jenny Chun Fung at kinnichun@hotmail.com

The Lands' End Uniform Sale

Parents, shop the Lands' End uniform sale going on now through September 25.

1 Minute Passion Talks

Head of School Dr. Amy Patzlaff started a new tradition for the 2019-20 school year called “One Minute Passion Talks” to be given by Clairbourn staffers at the school’s Morning Assembly on Fridays. Each person will talk about an interest or an activity that they love and are passionate about. Dr. Patzlaff kicked off the talks with an impassioned speech about her love of baseball. Watch Dr. Patzlaff's talk

CFA News

Cougar Corner Opening This Friday - 9/13

Please join us for the opening of Cougar Corner at 2:45 pm on Friday, September 13. Meet our School Mascot Captain Cougar and get a free treat!

CFA Parent Meeting Highlights

Parents who attended the first CFA Meeting on Tuesday, September 10, were introduced to the CFA Board and position-holders, and were given an overview of upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and a welcome message from Head of School Dr. Amy Patzlaff. See her talk about "Looking at the Year Ahead" below (7 minutes).

Clairbourn Book Fair - Volunteer Now!

The grand opening for Clairbourn's Book Fair, "Wild About Books," will be on Friday, Oct 18. In order to have an amazing Book Fair, we need the help of many volunteers. If are unable to volunteer because of time, we are in need of hospitality donations for our hardworking volunteers. If you have any questions, please contact Book Fair chair, Ting Sung. Volunteer or donate here.

Your Child's Cougar Corner Account

Parents, please provide funds for your child's Cougar Corner account. Cougar Corner is the snack shop that opens right after school where students can buy drinks or food. Visit the Clairbourn Online Store to fund your child's Cougar Corner account.

Time to Order Scrip

CFA is now accepting Scrip orders! CFA supports the school by selling scrip cards to be used at many food and retail businesses. Order forms are due Friday, September 27. Use this form to order Scrip and drop it off at the Reception Office. Questions? Contact one of these parents: Shelley Wu, Jun Lau, Sunny Li, or Diana Han.

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.

Yu-Hong C. Is The 2019 Team Champion

Middle school student Yu-Hong C.'s team won the champtionship for the 2019 National Tennis Tournament (West Region) Level-2 in Tucson, Arizona.

This USTA National Tennis Tournament was a 5-day event held from July 25-29. There were total of 12 teams comprised of top tennis players from the West region of the United States including Hawaii/Pacific, Northern California, the Pacific Northwest, and Southern California. Each Section Team is composed of 12 players - 6 boys and 6 girls. There were a total of 144 players competing in this event. The boys and girls competed together for one title. Yu-Hong won all 5 of his singles matches and three other doubles matches in this five day event that helped his team earn the title of The 2019 Team Champions in the National West Region in USTA Junior Tennis.

Siblings Are Swimming Superstars

Fourth-grader Marc C. and sixth-grader Annabelle C.'s team, Oakmont Swim Team, took second place this July at the 54th Crest League Swim Meet Final held at the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center in Pasadena. Their team is a member of the Crest League, which aims to provide a low-key competitive swimming experience for all swimmers ages 4-17. Competing members in this league include: The Altadena Country Club, Valley Hunt Club, Gerrish Swim Club, Chevy Chase Country Club and La Canada Country Club. Annabelle excelled in the competition placing sixth out of 20 swimmers in the girls 9 to 10-year-old 100m Individual Medley, second out of 29 girls in the 50m butterfly, and fourth out of 45 girls in the 9 to 10-year-old breaststroke. The 9 to 10-year-old Oakmonsters team took home the championship this summer and Annabelle received the Most Improved Award for the Oakmont Swim Team.

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