School News
Late Start Day Tomorrow - 11/1
 Tomorrow, Friday, November 1, is a late start day. The campus will open at 9:30 am and morning assembly will begin at 10:00 am. We are offering Late Start Day morning daycare starting at 7:30 am for those who call the school and RSVP ahead of time to the Reception Office at 626-286-3108. If you wish to utilize the daycare, your child must arrive no later than 8:10 am. After 8:10 am, the gate will be locked until 9:30 am.
Donate Your Leftover Candy Tomorrow!
The seventh grade class is collecting your leftover Halloween candy to benefit Operation Gratitude which sends items to our troops. Over 300,000 care packages are delivered to service men and women around the globe every year! Donate your candy to remind service members that each and every one of them is valuable. Look for the yellow bin at Transportation to donate your candy. Watch the announcement at Morning Assembly in the video below. Happy Halloween!
Now in Stock – Order Today!
Folding Sports Chair with Carrying Case - $50
- Made of gray rip-stop 600D polyester
- Heavy-duty matte black, powder coated frame
- Both arm rests feature built-in mesh can holders
- Large zippered pocket on the back of the backrest
- Neck and head area is padded
- Comes with a carrying case
- Chair and case show the Clairbourn "Big C" logo
- We are selling these to you at cost
- Size: 35" x 20"
Now in Stock – Order Today!
Stadium Seat (Ultra-Padded) with Carrying Strap - $65
This item was recommended by a Clairbourn parent who attends a lot of games and needs to be comfortable in the stands. This brand of seat has 1,835 five-star reviews on Amazon for durability and comfort. We've added our "Big C" Clairbourn logo and a sturdy strap to make you game-day ready. Order Here. Special Features: -Compact and portable -Built in carrying handle and sturdy grip -Additional shoulder strap -Lightest seat of its kind (7.6 pounds) -Weight limit is 500 pounds -Padded back and 3 inch foam seat -Rubber strips to prevent sliding -Built-in bleacher hook for stability -Can also be used to sit on ground -Clairbourn "Big C" logo on back -Sold to you at cost
“Clairbourn Around Town” Photo Content – Ends Friday December 6, 2019!
Parents and students can participate! Take photos that have a “Clairbourn Theme” around town (not on campus!) and then upload them to the Photo Contest Folder in Vidigami. You can borrow props from the school like cheerleader pom poms, head boppers, and foam fingers, or make cougar signs and wear your “Big C” Clairbourn T-shirts. You can take the photos at home, but extra points will be given for taking pictures that include a recognizable location around the city in the background. The bigger spectacle you make with Clairbourn blue and gold spirit, the more points you get, and the more likely you are to win. What are the prizes??? We are offering the winner their choice of a Mambe Outdoor Blanket in the 7x10 or 5x7 size OR a set of two of our new folding sports chairs. There will be special prizes for the 2 nd and 3 rd place winners and runner-up positions. Props can be borrowed from Nancy Ward nward@clairbourn.org or you can make your own props and signs. Enter as many photos as you like to increase your chances of winning.
How to Upload Your Contest Photo To Vidigami
Annual Fund - Every Donation Counts
 Clairbourn's Annual Fund kicked off on October 15! You should be receiving the brochure packet this week. Our goal is to reach 100 percent participation by Winter Break. Congratulations to the PK class for getting 100 percent participation already!
Thank you to Tiffany H., grade 7, and Ariel H., grade 1, for donating their earnings from their bath bomb booth at the Entrepreneurial Fair to the Annual Fund!
Please donate by Friday, December 20. Every donation counts and your gift makes a key difference in all aspects of your child's education at Clairbourn. All gifts are 100 percent tax deductible. Click here to donate online.
You may also drop off a check, payable to "Clairbourn School," to the Development Director, Dr. Janny Chang (Nafie Building, second floor).
If you donate by Friday, December 6, you will be automatically entered to win 4 front row seats to this year's Christmas Program plus a parking space for the event.
Annual Fund Donation Levels:
Life Benefactor - $20,000 and Up
President Circle - $10,000 - $19,999
Founder Circle - $5,000 - $9,999
Trustee Circle - $2,500 - $4,999
Headmaster Circle - $1,000 - $2,499
Cougar Circle - Up to $999
A special thank you to our amazing Annual Fund Co-Chairs, Jason Nava and Bing Hou, and all the Captains this year.
Sign Up for Quarter 2 Daycare: Grades 1-8
Parker-Anderson provides our after-school care on our campus. Parker-Anderson offers a great program for daycare, complete with snacks, activities, and homework supervision. To sign up for the second quarter program held on our campus, please see the Grades 1-8 flyer and visit the Parker-Anderson website so you can register directly with them.
Last Chance - Sign Up For After-School Classes!
Tomorrow, November 1, is the last day to sign-up for second quarter enrichment classes! Download your desired class forms below and follow the vendor instructions to register.
Class List:
- Art, Grades K-1
- Art (Intermediate), Grades 2-6
- Baseball, Grades K-3
- Baseball, Grades 4-5
- Chem Kidz, Grades K-5
- Chess Club, Grades K-5
- Cooking Class, Grades K-5
- Hip Hop Dance, Grades PK-K
- Honor Roll: Homework Help, Grades 1-8 Information
Honor Roll: Homework Help Sign Up Form
- Honor Roll: Reading Comp. Grades 2-8 Information
Honor Roll: Reading Comp. Sign Up Form
- Lego Robotics, Grades K-5
- Marine Biology, Grades K-5
- Spanish & Mandarin, Grades JPK-3
- Super Soccer Stars, Grades JPK-K
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CFA News
Buy Your Tickets Now For The Parent Tennis Social
The Tennis Social for parents is on Friday, November 8, from 9 am-12 pm at the Altadena Town & Country Club. Tickets are $60 per person which includes a tennis clinic, lunch, prizes, music, and fun! No experience is necessary! Remember, it's a tennis social, not a tennis tournament. No experience playing is necessary! Purchase tickets on the CFA website. Questions? Contact Sophia Chang or Tiffany Zhang. See you on the court!
CFA Parent Meeting On November 12
Join us Tuesday night, November 12, at 6:00 pm in the MPB for a talk given by Hanna Bogen Novak, M.S., CCC-SLP. She is the Director of Speech and Language Services at The Center for Connection in Pasadena and is the co-creator of The Brain Talk Curriculum. Hanna Bogen Novak's talk is entitled "Supporting Your Child's Developing Brain: Brain-Based Strategies for Successful, Independent Thinkers."
Childcare: Complimentary childcare is provided for JPK to Grade 5 Clairbourn students only. A snack and water will be provided. Please RSVP with your child's name and age to Karen Paciorek.
Delicious refreshments will be offered. We hope to see you there!
Support Holiday Giving For Charity
Starting Friday, November 8, choose an angel ornament from the Christmas tree at transportation to help donate a gift to a child in need. Gifts should be brought in unwrapped with the angel ornament attached to the gift. We suggest buying a gift in the $20-$25 range chosen from the child's wish list on the back of the angel ornament.
Your generosity will benefit the Foothill Community Unity Center, a charity serving homeless and low-income families in the San Gabriel Valley. All gift donations are due Friday, November 22.
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Of Interest To Families
Dr. Buser's Open House Event - Sign Up Now
Is your child interested in science and education?
1. Oak Crest Institute of Science research facility: learn about the research they do, their expertise and instrumentation.
2. MOST-IP: The Monrovia - Oak Crest Science and Technology Incubator Program supports startup businesses with lab space, scientific equipment & expertise, and business support.
3. Kids & Science: make slime, look at things under the microscope, and other fun activities. Adult kids are welcome too!
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Alumni News
Remembering Their Time At Clairbourn
Former Clairbourn parent Jill Fung posted on Facebook this great picture of two of her grown children, Christopher and Angela, remembering their time at Clairbourn. “Pretending they are still in preschool at Clairbourn School and playing in Dr. Robert Nafie’s pile of leaves on “Dr. Nafie’s grass.”??????#nostalgia??”
The photos is from a University of Chicago Family Weekend where Jill and Christopher were visiting Angela and Ashley. Angela will graduate in 2020 and Ashley will graduate in 2024. Christopher is currently attending Flintridge Prep.
Clairbourn Alumni Visit with St. Francis
St. Francis, a private high school in La Cañada Flintridge, visited Clairbourn to speak with eighth grade boys about attending their school. Clairbourn alums, Carlo Martinez, Xavier Echemendia, Alex Su and Collin McIlvery (Class of 2018) who attend St. Francis helped with the school's presentation.
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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.
Pre-K Sends Cards to CHLA
The Pre-K class made almost 40 Halloween cards for children hospitalized at CHLA to lend their support and lift their spirits.
Yu-Hong C. Wins The Championship
 Seventh-grader Yu-Hong C. and his doubles partner Jake P. competed for two weekends in The Orange County / JP. Yamasaki Level 2 Tennis Tournament. Yu-Hong and his partner worked together to beat their tough opponents, winning their final match with a strong 6-0, 6-1 two sets score to secure the tournament championship trophy! This is Yu-Hong's greatest achievement so far in the high-level national tournaments!
Jerry W. Wins Math Award
Jerry W. in Grade 3, took home a 2 nd Place Silver Award with his team “MathCraft” at The Number Tournament held on Sunday, October 27, at the Live Oak Park Community Center in Temple City. The tournament’s goal is to build number sense and skill through games which leads to higher math achievement and stronger problem-solving skills. The competition took 3 ½ hours, and was open to Grade 3-8 students. There were 144 participants grouped into 36 teams who played competitive math games like "Hit The Target", "24", and "Smash!". More information about the tournament can be found here: https://numbertournament.wixsite.com/home
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Sports News
Fall Sports Awards
Girls Volleyball:
C Team, Coach's Award: Faith C.
6th Grade Team, MVP: Michelle X.
6th Grade Team, Coach’s Award: Isabella T.
B Team, Most Improved: Suki Z.
B Team, Coach's Award: Vanessa H.
B Team, MVP: Madeleine K.
A Team, Coach's Award: Ashby Z.
A Team, MVP: Belen C.
A Team, MVP: Cyanne J.
Boys Football:
6th Grade Team, Coach's Award: Nick N.
6th Grade Team, MVP: Joshua S.
B Team, Most Improved Award: Toby T.
B Team, MVP: Garrett M.
A Team, Coach's Award: Matthew C.
A Team, Most Improved Award: Kyle C
A Team, MVP: Alex L.
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Parents, please post your pictures in Vidigami!
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