School News
The Parent Estate Planning Talk Review
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Do you have an effective estate plan with a child protection package and guardianship information? Have you thought about including Clairbourn School in your will or living trust? The extended Clairbourn community was invited to attend a talk about estate planning on November 6, 2019 in the Manor House. The experts who spoke were Clairbourn friends Cynthia and Ed Pearson from Overton, Lyman & Prince, LLP and Michele Abernathy from Gifford, Dearing & Abernathy, LLP. The information overview provided in this video is not intended to constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available in this video are for general informational purposes only.
Contact Information for Our Speakers' Law Offices:
Gifford, Dearing & Abernathy, LLP 515 S Figueroa St #2060, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 626-4481 | http://www.gdalaw.com/
Annual Fund - Every Donation Counts
Clairbourn's Annual Fund kicked off on October 15! Our goal is to reach 100 percent participation by Winter Break. 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
Head of School 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!
Last chance 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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Middle School News
Seventh-Grade Dance Friday
Tomorrow, Friday, November 8, is a seventh-grade dance at Clairbourn for all Pasadena area independent schools from 7 pm - 9 pm. Students must bring their Student ID to get in! The cost is $10 to attend which includes one slice of pizza and a bottle of water. Extra slices of pizza or water cost $1 each.
Academic Awards In Morning Assembly
The Middle School Honors Assembly for Quarter 1 was held on Monday, November 4 during Morning Assembly. Dr. Patzlaff honored students whose grades qualified them for the Honor Roll and Dean's List. Honor Roll is earned by students who have a minimum of three A's in their core classes and no grade less than B or Satisfactory. The Dean's List is earned by students who achieve all A's in their core classes and no grade less than Satisfactory.
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CFA News
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 this 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.
Spring Auction News
“Lights, Camera, Auction!” is the theme of Clairbourn’s Spring 2020 auction event to be held on February 29 at Noor in Pasadena (Save the Date).
We Need Items to Auction!
We are currently in the process of finding items, services, events, or opportunities that can be offered at the auction. (Big ticket items are especially welcome and can include box seats, vacations, event tickets, signed merchandise, special VIP dinners, etc.)
If you or someone you know has anything that they would like to donate to the auction please download and fill out our Auction Item Form. We will also be mailing you a copy of the form for your convenience.
(Donations are tax-deductible)
Download this flyer:
Sugar Plum Breakfast and Boutique
Save the Date! Please join us for the Annual Sugar Plum Breakfast on Tuesday, December 3, in the Manor House. Join us in the tradition of wrapping ornaments for each student, socializing, and shopping at our boutique.
It's Not Too Late! Buy Your Tickets To The CFA Tennis Social
Tomorrow, Friday, Novemeber 8, is the Tennis Social for parents from 9 am to 12 pm at the Altadena Town & Country Club. Tickets are $60 per person and include 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!
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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.
Students Donate To The Annual Fund
Following the Entrepreneurial Fair event, some of the students who had a booth donated their earnings to the Annual Fund. Thank you to Tiffany H. (Grade 7), Ariel H. (Grade 1), Arthur Z.(Grade 5), and The Purple Korp. which included preschoolers Annabel S., Andrew C., Beatrice G., Bianca T., Divya S., Emma T., William Y., Mina A., and Katherine L., for your generous donations to Clairbourn's Annual Fund!
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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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Other News
Now in Stock – Order Today!
Folding Sports Chair - $50
We carefully shopped around to find this comfortable and sturdy folding sports chair with a high customer satisfaction rate for durability. Order Here.
Now in Stock – Order Today!
Stadium Seat (Ultra-Padded) - $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.
“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
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New Photos and Videos
Parents, please post your pictures in Vidigami!
Photos - You Must Have A Vidigami Account to View Them
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eCourier Archive
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Learn why Clairbourn's Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Kris Shoemake is passionate about playing the clarinet. Watch the video below.
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