From Head of School
We Are Proud Of You, Cougars!
Dear Clairbourn Families,
This week we distributed certificates to our Middle School students who earned academic honors for the first quarter. Many students earned a place on the Honor Roll with a grade point of 3.5 or higher and satisfactory citizenship. Many others earned a place on the Head of School list with a 4.0 and satisfactory citizenship. We are proud of these accomplishments as they both represent a sustained quarter-long effort. Students get a fresh start each quarter to set new goals and work to achieve them. It is exciting to see the progress and subsequent success of these students!
We are just as excited to celebrate the success of the elementary students in their progress and achievements during the first quarter. They also have been working hard to learn new skills and strategies. It is great to see these efforts paying off and students learning to read more fluently, calculate with greater confidence, and problem solve with creativity. They also are learning to work with each other in stronger ways, resolve differences, and listen to new ideas with open minds.
On conference day, you will all have a chance to hear about these successes and also what areas for growth are available for your child to make even more progress.
Well done, one and all!
Amy Patzlaff, Ed.D.
Head of School
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Have you wondered what a typical school day looks like at Clairbourn?
Let us take you around the campus to witness what a typical school day looks like!! There was a lot of curiosity in the Middle School science lab. Students' laughter echoed throughout the playground during recess when they strengthened their physical ability. Kindergarteners learned how to team up for STEM projects. Students shared gratitude for their teachers. Music filled the campus in the afternoon. Sports teams cheered for each other at the after school games and more.
Wouldn't you agree a typical school day at Clairbourn is simply pure joy? Hope it brings you smiles!
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Save The Date: December 10, 2021
 Sugar Plum has been a Clairbourn tradition for over five decades. Every year, the community gets together to enjoy breakfast and wrapping Clairbourn holiday ornaments for each student and members of our faculty and staff.
There will also be a boutique where you can shop and socialize. If you are interested in becoming a vendor for Sugar Plum on December 10, please contact Ting Sung. |
CFA Scrip and Faculty/ Staff Gift Card Drive
Personal-Use Scrip Gift Cards: 11/15-12/3
 Please help support the CFA and our school by participating in the Scrip Program. The Scrip Gift Card Sale Runs from 11/15 to 12/3. The Scrip Program allows you to purchase physical gift cards, at face value, from some of your favorite retailers such as Amazon, Lands' End, Target, Nordstrom and many more. The school will get a percentage of all Scrip gift card purchases.
There are two ways to purchase Scrip Gift Cards:
• CFA Online Store: Purchase Scrip Gift Cards on the CFA Online Store (A small credit card processing fee will be charged for all online orders.)
• Scrip Order Form: Purchase Scrip Gift Cards using this Scrip Order Form and mail or return it to school. Order forms are due Thursday, December 3.
Faculty/Staff Gift Card Drive: 11/15-12/3
Clairbourn faculty and staff pre-select Scrip gift cards they would like to receive and families contribute toward the purchase of these cards. Gift cards will be distributed to the faculty and staff before the winter break, with a list of the families who contributed to their group gift. Deadline to participate in the Group Gift is December 3.
There are 2 ways to participate in the Faculty/Staff Gift Card Drive:
Have questions?
Contact one of these CFA Group Scrip Co-chairs:
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Student Council
Clairbourn continues celebrating the rich and diverse culture, traditions, and contributions of Native Americans.
Student Council is highlighting different Indigenous stories and culture throughout November. Let's listen to their presentations on Sitting Bull and Jerry Elliott this week:
Sitting Bull
Hunkpapa Lakota Leader
Sitting Bull was the political and spiritual leader of the Sioux warriors who defeated General George Armstrong Custer's army in the famous battle of Little Big Horn. The courage he showed in battle and the compassion he displayed when he protected the women and children at Little Bighorn River proves that Sitting Bull was truly a leader with heart.
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Jerry Elliott
Physicist
Jerry Elliott (High Eagle) is a physicist and was one of the first Native Americans to work at NASA. He is most known for his contribution as the lead retrofire officer during Apollo 13, where his actions saved the lives of the three astronauts on board. Elliott's work awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom which is the highest civilian honor awarded by the President.
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Thank you, Student Council! |
11/8 to 12/13 Holiday Gift Donation Drive
Join Us in Supporting the Hillsides Holiday Donation Drive!
 Hillsides was founded in 1913 by a young Deaconess in Pasadena to help 13 neglected and abandoned children. It is now an on-campus residential/foster care center for vulnerable youth. It offers adoption services and a family resource center, as well as assisting those who age out of foster care. Today, Hillsides serves more than 15,000 children and young adults in Southern California. Click here to read the story of Riley and her journey as a Hillsides kid. 
Here are different ways to support our donation drive:
• Amazon wish list: Please include your name and Clairbourn in the 'gift from' section.
• Gift cards: Please drop off at the front office.
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Clairbourn students are joyful learners who never stop being in awe of all the wonderful things around them! They embrace each school day with joy and enthusiasm! |
School Calendar
11/12 Free Dress
11/18 KFC Special Lunch
11/19 Clairbourn Shirt Day
11/22 - 11/26 Thanksgiving Break - No School
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Clairbourn Gratitude
Let's see how grateful our students are for their TEACHERS!
(Click on the photo to read our students' gratitude notes)
Gratitude is fostered as an essential part of our core values. Clairbourn students look for the good around them and that is one of the qualities that makes our Cougars special! |
Clairbourn Families Association (CFA)
Thank you to those who attended our last virtual CFA meeting of the year this Tuesday! Here is a link to the meeting if you missed it! If you would like to sign up for school events, below is a list of upcoming events that need volunteers: Sign up for CFA Opportunities Fair!
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Special Thank You
from Student Council
We collected 113 pounds of Halloween candy for Operation Gratitude! Mr. Morehouse will be delivering it to the processing center in Chatsworth. Your treats will be sent in care packages to American military service personnel around the world.
Because of your donation, they get to enjoy some treats that remind them of home this holiday season.
Thank you for
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Clairbourn Gift Policy
Gratitude is always welcome, but a gift is
never necessary. A kind note, a genuine thank you, or a word of gratitude is always meaningful.
Clairbourn has a newly-stated gift policy for all employees:
• Employees may only accept gifts and/or gift cards that have a value of $100 or less.
• Employees may accept a gift and/or gift card of over $100 only if it is a collective gift and each individual’s contribution is $100 or less (i.e. the Scrip Gift at the holidays and end of the year).
Please help us by following this policy. If you feel you must do more than the note or word of thanks, please consider contributing to the group Scrip gifts at the holidays and at the end of the year. Please do not put any employees in an awkward situation by ignoring the policy.
If an employee receives something of higher value, it must be returned or given to the CFA for the auction. Thank you for your support! |
Clairbourn Honors Veterans
Yesterday Student Council delivered hand-made cards for the veterans who live across the street in the Sunrise Assisted Living Home in San Marino. Some veterans served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. They were delighted to receive the messages and gratitude from Clairbourn students.
To all the veterans,
we thank you for your service. |
Life at Clairbourn
What's new this week? 7th grade art, after-school classes, girls basketball, Gratitude Project, Middle School music, boys soccer games
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Clairbourn was voted Best Private School in the San Gabriel Valley for three years in a row! Thank you to our wonderful community! Please continue your support and write us a review!
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