From Head of School
Let's celebrate Spring with Joyful Songs!
Dear Clairbourn Families,
I am so excited for the Spring Concert (10:30 a.m.) and Fair (11:30 a.m.) this weekend. Rehearsals have been right outside my window all week, so I know you are in for a real treat. This is a great activity for the students because there is a direct correlation between the effort involved and the improvement. When they practice well, they improve quickly! Way to go, Cougars.
I am also excited about the Fair. The CFA has a great event planned for us all, full of rides and great food options! Wear sunscreen, bring a hat, and drink lots of water to be sure we all have a great time.
Next week is teacher appreciation week. The school has several things planned to celebrate the teachers and their impact on the students. You too can celebrate the teachers by writing notes of gratitude and sharing your positive experience with them. These notes mean a lot to the teachers!
Amy Patzlaff, Ed.D.
Head of School
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2023 Spring Fair
Clairbourn’s Spring Fair will be held this Saturday on April 29 from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. after Clairbourn’s Spring Concert!
Come enjoy the foam party, hot-dog-on-a-stick truck, shaved ice, petting zoo, train rides, ferris wheels, roller coasters, giant slide and more. Plenty of smiles guaranteed! Click here to volunteer at the Fair!
pre-ordered food are highly encouraged. Please pick up your wristbands and tickets for pre-ordered food at the transportation table on April 28 or on the day of the event. Wristbands will be $75 pre-sale and $80 on the day of the event. Adults will not need to purchase wristbands for entrance. For any questions, please contact the fair chair Jonathan Lim or the CFA presidents Lucy Balikian or Ting Sung.
Ambassador Sponsor $5,000
• VIP reserved parking
• VIP table for eight
• Wristbands for the family
• Signage and eCourier acknowledgement
Elite Sponsor $2,500
• Table for eight
• Wristbands for the family
• Signage and eCourier acknowledgement
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING
CLAIRBOURN SCHOOL!
Ambassador Level
| Melissa and Sabraj Nijjar |
PK, Grade 1 & 4 |
| Hao Luo Family |
PK & Grade 4 |
| Salina and Regan Zhang |
Kinder & Grade 2 |
Ride Sponsors
| Connie and Lucio Kim |
Grade 3 |
| Betty Zhang |
Grade 2 |
| Michael and Leidy Nijjar |
Kindergarten |
| Fiona Zhang |
Grade 3 |
| Ting Sung and Che Wang |
Grade 5 |
| Brian Chung and Linh Banh |
Grade 1 & 4 |
| Carina and Franco Montano |
Grade 2 |
| Cherry Dam and Scott Nguyen |
Grade 2 & 4 |
| Cao Family |
JPK |
| Rong and Ruijie Zhou |
Grade 7 |
| Sanchez Family |
Kindergarten |
| Liu and Chen Family |
Grade 4 |
| Jane and Jerry Marks |
Trustee |
| Lucy and Sev Balikian |
Grade 6 |
| Mcleod Family |
Grade 6 |
| Kayla Li and Family |
Grade 2 |
| Linda Wang and Victor Fang |
Grade 5 |
| Jasmine and Guilong Li |
Grade 3 & 7 |
| Carol Liu and Family |
Grade 5 |
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Class of 2023 Highlights
Look How Much They Have Grown!
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Clairbourn Insights
Wind Power, Design Challenge and More!
In honor of Earth Day and inspired by the second graders’ daily messages last week, the Middle School Drop Everything & Build for April relied on wind power. Students took simple toy car frames and added sails to create a wind-powered car that could go the farthest distance. By testing with fans as they built, students were able to modify and improve their designs over the limited building time.
 Here is a list of our April Drop and Build winners:In the eighth grade, the runners-up were Arthur Z. and Megan L., and the winners were Peter L., Qier W., and Annika L. In the seventh grade, the runners-up were Theo V. and Madeline S., and the winners were Jerry C. and Simon L. In the sixth grade, the runners-up were Jerry W. and Matthew C., and the winners were Luke M. and Sima S., who built the only wind-powered car that traveled the entire length of the classroom. Congratulations, Cougar engineers!
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Teacher Appreciation Week May 1 - 5
Let's Show Gratitude!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 1 - 5. Let's show gratitude to our teachers and administrators for their effort in our children's education. Note cards will be available at transportation. Please stop by to write thank you notes for them, which will be delivered daily. Don't forget about our wonderful specialists, too! For questions, please contact Lucy Balikian or Diana Balimori.
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Teacher Group Gifts
Teacher Group Gift Card Drive May 2 - 12
CFA organizes a gift card drive to make it easier for parents to show their appreciation for our faculty and staff. This tradition helps us all adhere to our gift giving policy. Gift cards will be distributed during the last week of May. Order forms are due by May 12.
There are two ways to participate in the Teacher and Staff Group Gift:
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Auction Highlights
A group of students had a blast at the auction art party with Mrs. Ball, our previous art teacher. They painted and were creative with various materials. It was an afternoon filled with laughter, chatter and the sound of pencils scribbling on paper. Everyone had a great time expressing themselves through art!
Students from kindergarten, first, second, fourth and fifth grades enjoyed their auction class party hanging out with friends and teachers. They played games, enjoyed pizza and watched a movie together. First graders even got to play with Ms. Dezutter's dog, Brigitte, who brought even more joy to their afternoon!
It was an exciting week in Spanish classes! Isabella J., Laksh M. and Malena Z. took over the responsibility as the Spanish teacher. Isabella gave a presentation in Spanish about Mexico. She also shared delicious taquitos with the third grade class. Laksh introduced Spanish treats and played games with the second graders. Malena shared her Spanish heritage and the origin of her last name. She also brought churros for the whole middle school. Gracias, Isabella, Laksh and Malena!
Several parents gathered together for a mochi sweet dumpling-making party with Dr. Patzlaff! As they indulged in the delicious treats, they connected with each other. Thank you to Clairbourn parent, Jessie Zhang, for hosting and teaching us about this culinary art. It's fun to bond over the shared appreciation for food and creativity! |
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All students MUST arrive at school with their lunch or have ordered Choice Lunch. NO FOOD can be dropped off in the front office during the day. |
| All students need to be in uniform every day. Please do not send your children in non-uniform clothing. All outerwear MUST be navy blue. All pants and shorts MUST be khaki or navy. |
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IMPORTANT REMINDER!
Smartwatches and wireless ear buds are NO LONGER ALLOWED on campus. Please help us keep the students focused on their schoolwork by leaving these items at home. |
Celebrate Friendship this Saturday, April 29
We are looking forward to our Spring Concert on Saturday, April 29 starting at 10:30 a.m. The Spring Fair will follow the concert at 11:30 a.m. on our Studenmund Field. Students need to be in their classrooms by 10 a.m. Please bring a blanket or a low chair, and enjoy the music on the lawn! |
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Monday, May 1 is a late start day. Students may not arrive before 9:30 a.m. School opens at 9:30 a.m., the doors open at 9:45 a.m. and classes begin at 10:00 a.m. |
School Calendar
4/28 Free dress
4/29 Spring Concert & Fair
5/1 Late start day
5/2 Dumpling lunch
5/4 KFC lunch
5/4 Star Wars free dress
5/5 Free dress
5/9 BBQ lunch
5/11 Instrumental concert, art show and open house 5/11 Dismissal times: Preschool (11:30 a.m.)
Kinder - 1st (11:45 a.m.)
2nd - 5th (12 p.m.)
Middle school (12:10 p.m.)
5/12 Free dress
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Personal-Use Scrip Gift Cards Sale May 2 - 12
It's time to purchase scrip gift cards for the summer. Don’t forget to order your Lands End’ gift cards to purchase uniforms for the new school year. The scrip program allows you to purchase physical gift cards at face value from some of your favorite retailers. The school will receive 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 to school by May 12.
Have questions? Contact a CFA scrip co-chairs:
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Instrumental Concert and Open House on May 11
We are thrilled to present our live instrumental concert on May 11 at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and support our fourth to eighth grade musicians.
The in-person Open House is after the concert from 5 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Teachers have been working hard to prepare their classrooms to welcome you, and students can't wait to showcase their work!
Come and see how much your child(ren) have grown and learned this year and meet your teachers for next year! |
CAST performance video is here!
Middle school's theatre production of "The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet" is here! The play is a whimsical retelling of the Shakespearean tragedy. If you have not seen it, make sure to click into the link! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! |
Celebrating all things aquatic!
Our second graders had a field trip to the Long Beach Aquarium. They were mesmerized by the diverse marine life on display, observing the colorful fish, playful sting rays and majestic sharks. The students shared their favorite moments with us at the Morning Assembly. Thank you, second grade! |
Upload your photos on Vidigami!
Thank you for the help from parents to upload class photos from class events and field trips. We love seeing those special moments captured on film. Please continue sharing your photographs on Vidigami.
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Join CFA and Volunteer Today!
Parental involvement is crucial to the success of our community. Whether you have a little or a lot of time to get involved, we have opportunities that fit your schedule and interests. From helping with fundraisers to organizing social events, there are many ways to make a positive impact. If you are interested in volunteering for the 2023/2024 school year, please contact CFA presidents, Lucy Balikian or Ting Sung. |
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