School News
Parent Community Coffee Tomorrow 11/22
All parents are invited to come to the Manor House, tommorrow, November 22 at 8:30 am, for a social gathering with light refreshments. Administrators will be in attendance to chat and answer questions. We hope to see you there!
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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.
Clairbourn Welcomes Mrs. Stephanie Chang As The New Kindergarten Assistant
Clairbourn's new Kindergarten Assistant replacing Aimee Newell, will be Mrs. Stephanie Chang. Mrs. Chang is the mother of Cole Chang in sixth grade. Her qualifications include passing the CBEST, the test given by the state of California for Educator Credentialing, she has a BA in Liberal Studies from UC Riverside, along with an extensive background as an executive and administrative assistant in a variety of capacities. Mrs. Chang has worked tirelessly for the Clairbourn community by supporting the children, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators, and she loves this school. She also has served as the CFA President last year, has been on the CFA Executive Committee since 2015, and has held many other volunteer positions in CFA over the years she has been a Clairbourn parent. We could not be happier to welcome her on staff. Mrs. Chang will start her duties after the Christmas break on January 7, 2020.
Celebrating Our eCourier Readership: We’re More Than Crushing It!
Clairbourn’s strong parent community and involvement is spectacularly on display in our eCourier newsletter readership numbers. The industry average for school newsletter readership is a 26% open rate. According to experts, anything in the range of 50-60% readership is “crushing the industry average.” Check out these readership numbers that make us a true newsletter readership leader:
Showered With Rain and Hail!
On Wednesday, the elementary playground was transformed into a winter wonderland as layers of hail collected and formed a white sheet of "snow." Third graders are pictured above enjoying the unique sight caused by the rainy weather.
Middle School Harry Potter Unit: A Tool for Self-Discovery and Pop-Cultural Literacy
Opportunity for creative expression, self-discovery, community-building, and increased cultural literacy were the primary benefits experienced by seventh and eighth grade students involved in a two-week, immersive unit on J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at Clairbourn School. The middle school teachers cleverly designed a custom educational adventure to enrich the lives of students who did not sign up for the school’s Australia student-exchange trip, which occurred during the same time period. Read More
Third Grade's Thanksgiving Feast
Third Grade Teacher Mrs. Susan Ward discovered that many of her students had never celebrated Thanksgiving nor experienced a Thanksgiving meal. So, she decided to give her class an early Thanksgiving celebration. Outside of school hours, Mrs. Ward sourced and made some of the dishes to provide a full Thanksgiving feast for her students as a surprise. Traditional Thanksgiving foods were included like turkey, stuffing, rolls, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and gravy, and two giant pumpkin pies with a lot of whipped cream. The food was even displayed on a table intertwined with decorative accents including beautiful Thanksgiving flower bouquets. In the spirit of the holiday, students wore paper turkey hats that tied together the entire celebratory atmosphere.
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 goes to our amazing Annual Fund Co-Chairs, Jason Nava and Bing Hou, and all the Captains this year.
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CFA News
Gift Donations Are Due Tomorrow - 11/22
Thank you to the Clairbourn Community for taking each of the 100 angels. All gift donations are due tomorrow, Friday, November 22. 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.
Important Change of Date - Used Uniform Sale is Dec. 5 & 6
The Used Uniform Sale has been moved to Thursday, December 5 and Friday, December 6 before and after school. Cash, checks, and credit cards are all accepted. There will be one more Used Uniform Sale in April.
Sugar Plum Breakfast and Boutique
Save the Date! Parents, please attend 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.
Teacher Appreciation Group Gift Cards
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! 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.
“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:
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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.
Tiffany H. Performs For Fiddler Friday
Seventh-grader Tiffany H. is a talented opera, musical, and folk singer. For Morning Assembly's Fiddler Friday performance, Tiffany sang "O Mio Babbino Caro" by Giacomo Puccini. Watch the video below.
Erin B. Tickler Tuesday Piano Performance
Fourth-grader Erin B. has played the piano for four years. For Morning Assembly's Tickler Tuesday performance, Erin played Minuet in G by Johann Sebastian Bach. Watch the video below.
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New Photos and Videos
Parents, please post your pictures in Vidigami!
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Videos
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Learn why Clairbourn's Middle School Social Studies Teacher, Seventh-Grade Dean, and Student Council Adviser Ms. Corwin is passionate about reading mysteries. Watch the video below.
Learn why Clairbourn's Assistant Head of School Mr. Millard is passionate about mountain biking, rock climbing, and cooking. Watch the video below.
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