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Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving break is from November 25 - 29. There is no school during this week. School resumes on Monday, December 2.
Seventh Grade Operation Gratitude
Grade 7 students collected 7,787 pieces of Halloween candy estimated to weigh 200 pounds. The candy was donated to Operation Gratitude, an organization that sends items to service men and women around the globe. If one service person has two pieces of candy, then Clairbourn will have touched nearly 4,000 lives. Watch seventh grade's announcement during Morning Assembly in the video below.
Lands' End Starboard Scholarship
The Lands' End Starboard Scholarship acknowledges and rewards students who display exceptional leadership skills. Students in grades 6 through 8 are eligible to apply for one of seven scholarships worth $10,000 for school or college tuition. To apply for the scholarship, use this link and enter Clairbourn School's preferred number: 900030693. Applications will be accepted now through December 13 or until 3,000 applications have been received. Read the eligibilities and guidelines.
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.
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CFA News
Used Uniform Sale November 21 and 22
The Used Uniform Sale is on Thursday, November 21, before and after school and on Friday, November 22, before school. Cash, checks, and credit cards are all accepted. There will be one more Used Uniform Sale in April.
Teacher Appreciation Group Gift Card Drive Starts November 18
Every holiday season, the CFA organizes a gift card drive to make it easier for parents to show their appreciation for staff and teachers. The Group Gift Card Program allows you to participate in a class gift for your children's teachers and to acknowledge other members of the Clairbourn community who interact with you and your children outside the classroom.
Purchase Scrip Gift Cards
 Now is the time to purchase scrip gift cards for the holidays! Order forms will be distributed Friday, November 15 so please check with your child. The deadline for orders is Wednesday, December 4. Use this Scrip Order Form to purchase gift cards.
Earn Money for Clairbourn While Doing Your Holiday Shopping
 Shop Amazon by first using the Amazon link at clairbournstore.com.
Ordering holiday cards? Shop TinyPrints by first using the TinyPrints link at clairbournstore.com.
Register at Ralphs. Go to your account, scroll down to Community Rewards, and chose Clairbourn. You can also register with the alternate ID you use at checkout.
CFA Speaker
Parents who attended the CFA Parent Educational Night on Tuesday, November 12, listened to an informative talk given by guest speaker Hanna Bogen Novak, M.S., CCC-SLP. Hannah 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. Her talk was on "Supporting Your Child's Developing Brain: Brain-Based Strategies for Successful, Independent Thinkers." Watch her talk below (1.5 hours).
Support Holiday Giving For Charity
Thank you to the Clairbourn Community for taking each of the 100 angels. Please remember that 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. We will be receiving gifts in the afternoon by transportation, from 2:45 to 3:30 pm.
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 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! Parents, please join us for the Annual Sugar Plum Breakfast on Tuesday, December 3 in the Manor House. Join us in the tradition of enjoying breakfast and wrapping ornaments for each student with time for socializing and shopping at our boutique.
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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.
Andy H. Performs For Windy Wednesday
Sixth-grader Andy H. has played the trumpet for two years and is a phenomenal player. For Morning Assembly's Windy Wednesday performance, Andy played La Virgen de la Macarena by Rafael Méndez. Watch the video below.
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Other News
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Folding Sports Chair - $50
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Stadium Seat (Ultra-Padded) - $65
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“Clairbourn Around Town” Photo Contest – 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
Videos
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Learn why Clairbourn's Head Librarian and Strings Music Teacher Ms. Mize is passionate about splitting wood. Watch the video below.
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