Head of School Update
Happy Holiday Wishes
Dear Clairbourn Families,
My wish for you this holiday season is that each of you are able to turn off the news, think about something other than the pandemic, and focus for a time on the things that are most important.
As you celebrate your modified traditions this year or create new ones, I hope you will focus on the things that aren’t lost, changed, or missing. I am so grateful that joy is not limited by the number of people in a gathering, love is not contained by walls, and gratitude doesn’t need an in-person visit to be expressed.
All of these elements travel freely from the heart and can be expressed in limitless, creative, and effective ways. We each can share joy, love, and gratitude in abundance and feel the same coming back to us.
Happy holidays to you and your families,
Amy Patzlaff, Ed.D.
Head of School
Clairbourn's Virtual Holiday Concert
On Demand or Streaming at 6pm Tonight
Music Teacher Rosemary Kiertzner and Strings Teacher Ann Mize have assembled a virtual musical concert filled with choir songs and instrumental music - all hosted by the Clairbourn Student Council.
Stream it live on  Facebook or  Youtube at 6pm 12/17/20, or watch it now below. The show is downloadable.
Thanks for Participating!
The fourth and fifth-graders at Clairbourn, thanks to your help, made a lot of animals happy this year. Their collection drive, asking for pet supplies on behalf of Operation Santa Paws, was a big success. All of the following items have been donated to the San Gabriel Animal Shelter.
Pet supplies donated for Operation Santa Paws
A Special Musical Guest Visits Classes
The elementary grade Spanish Classes enjoyed live interactive classes with YouTuber "Music With Sara" who offers Music for kids en español. Watch some of her presentation below.
CAST Elective Students Present...
Clairbourn middle school students in the CAST drama elective found a way to perform their annual Pooh Play for the younger students, while in remote-learning mode, thanks to clever coordination and editing of filmed clips by drama and computer teacher Paul Barker. Watch the full 20 minute play from December of 2020.
Special Prize Winning Pianist Isabel P.
Isabel P. in Grade 3 attended the Thirteenth Annual “Colibri” International Arts Competition for Young Performers. For the past 12 years, this event has been a great project attracting the attention of the international music community. The event usually takes place in West Hollywood and involves over 600 competitors between the ages of 4 and 20. This year, the competition took place online and Isabel got the Special Prize in Piano, for the up to age 8 group. This is her first award received for her piano playing and she just started to learn piano one year ago. Congratulations Isabel!
Best Color Painting Award to Allfa C.!
Allfa C. in first grade won the Best Color Painting Award in the 2020 Youth Painting World Cup finals. His artwork is titled, "Love," and features images of cats. Allfa describes it as "...an image of idealized love and happiness." This contest attracted thousands of entries from across the world. As their website explains, "The Youth Painting World Cup is a world-class youth and children’s art event supported by UNICEF and initiated by the Canadian Youth Art Development Foundation. It has been regarded as the “Painting Olympics." Way to go Allfa!
Best Color Painting Award-Winner Allfa C.
Please Post Your Pics in Vidigami
You need to activate your Vidigami Account to view these photos. Please email Nancy Ward at nward@clairbourn.org if you need help accessing your account.
Annual Fund Donations
Get Your Tax Deduction for 2020!
With a 60% overall participation rate,
we're getting closer to 100%.
JPK – 58% Participation
PK – 33% Participation
Kindergarten – 91% Participation
1st Grade – 67% Participation
2nd Grade – 60% Participation
3rd Grade – 65% Participation
4th Grade – 46% Participation
5th Grade – 35% Participation
6th Grade – 33% Participation
7th Grade – 50% Participation
8th Grade – 52% Participation
Faculty/Staff – 90% Participation
Board of Trustees - 100% Participation
Our goal is to reach 100 percent participation
in 100 days by February 8th.
Annual Fund Donation Levels To Consider:
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
Donate Online
You may also mail a check, payable to "Clairbourn School.
Every donation counts, and your gift makes a difference in all aspects of your child's Clairbourn education. Have Questions?
Please contact your Class Captains or email development@clairbourn.org.
Morning Assembly
Catch up On Morning Assembly Messages
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Thoughts on Scholarship:
Clairbourn is "Creating Scholars and Leaders with Heart!" |
Drone Light Show!
Clairbourn Trustee Jane Marks spotted this cool Christmas Light Show video on DailyMail.com. The event happened in Folsom, California, and it is the work of Intel employees as a gift to the community. Enjoy!
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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!
with the details including a photo or video if you have one.
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Computer Support
If you need technical help for CougarNet or device help, contact our computer teacher Mr. Barker. pbarker@clairbourn.org |
Community Support
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