From Head of School
Way to start the year strong, Cougars!
Dear Clairbourn Families,
We are almost finished with our second week of school and already the students are into a great routine. Parents are starting to get into a routine too. We have had fewer late students each day, so people are figuring out the traffic and when they need to leave to be safe and on time. Please be sure safety is the top priority! We have had reports of students being let out on Huntington in the traffic lane, and this is not safe! Please prioritize safety and plan on leaving earlier if you need to.
We have also had two weeks of students making new friends, trying new things, and pushing themselves to grow. We are off to a great start! I can't wait to see the continued growth and excitement as the students reach new levels in their understanding, skills, and compassion! Way to start the year strong, Cougars!
Amy Patzlaff, Ed.D.
Head of School
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Middle School Pali Trip
Pali Trip is Next Week!
The middle school will depart on Wednesday, Sept. 14 after Morning Assembly and return to Clairbourn on Friday, Sept. 16 around 1 pm. This 3-day, 2-night team-building adventure trip in Running Springs gives our students many opportunities to try a variety of classes and activities that foster working together, critical thinking, building skills, and meeting challenges. They will be sleeping in cabins with
comfortable bunk beds, eating tasty food in a dining hall,
and exploring Pali's beautiful camp up in the mountains full of fresh air and pine trees.
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Clairbourn Insights
Let's hear our kindergarteners' story!
On the first day of school, we read a story about the gingerbread man and decided to bake one! When the baking was complete, we discovered he was gone. We spent the rest of the week searching for our gingerbread man all around the campus, but all we could find were notes left by him. At last, we finally found him in our library! |
Clairbourn Families Association (CFA)
First CFA Meeting on September 20
All parents are invited to the Clairbourn Families Association first parent meeting of the year on September 20 after Morning Assembly in the Multi Purpose Building. We will feature Dr. Patzlaff's welcome to the new school year plus the Opportunities Fair. Come by and find out how to get involved in your children's school and classroom!
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Student Council
Warm welcome to our class representatives!
Thank you to the 12 middle school students who showed their heart for Clairbourn by running for Student Council quarter one class representative!
Congratulations to our new class representatives: Matthew B. and Mary L. from sixth grade; Asal E. and Christina X. from seventh grade; and Aramis H. and Louie L. from eighth grade! Together with our Student Council officers, the new representatives will be planning theme days, cultural heritage celebrations, and many more fun events for our school community! |
Cougar Corner
Grand Opening on Friday September 23
Everyone is invited to join Cougar Corner's grand opening on Friday, September 23. Cougar Corner will be open every Friday and also on special sporting event days. Children can come after school to purchase a snack. Parents are invited to put money into your children's Cougar Corner accounts. Students can pay in cash or charge to their Cougar Corner accounts. Parents love volunteering at Cougar Corner! It is a great opportunity to know other parents and our students! We can't wait to see you!
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2022 Entrepreneurial Fair
Seventh Clairbourn Entrepreneurial Fair on Friday, October 14 at 3:30pm.
Calling all young entrepreneurs! Clairbourn kidpreneurs will showcase their entrepreneurial genius by developing a brand, creating a product or service, building a marketing strategy, and engaging with their clients and customers at our one-day entrepreneur fair marketplace. They will be merchandising any products or services they invent, produce, cook, construct, or cultivate including arts and crafts, inventions, activities, baked goods, plants, etc.
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Health Office: Registration required for
in-office Covid testing
Parents must register their child(ren) and complete the consent form online in order to receive in-office COVID tests due to absences or illness.
All students that are sent home are required to visit the health office in the morning when they return. Pre-register your child(ren) NOW to avoid delays!
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School News
Please update your record and complete this form at your earliest convenience.
We need your help to ensure we are addressing our families as they would like to be addressed when sending mail. Thank you for your support! |
2022-2023
Annual Fund
You will receive Gifts That Give Back soon! Gifts That Give Back is a publication from the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). It outlines the importance of voluntarism and financial giving. We hope every family takes time to read Gifts That Give Back, and consider how they can contribute their time, talent, and treasure to Clairbourn School! |
Important Dates
9/9 Picture Day
9/13 Dumpling Special Lunch
9/14 - 9/16 Middle School Pali Trip
9/15 Habit Special Lunch
9/16 Free Dress
9/19 Late Start Day
9/20 BBQ Special Lunch
9/20 CFA Meeting/ Opportunities Fair
9/21 Sports Apparel Day
9/22 Panda Special Lunch
9/23 Clairbourn Shirt Day
9/23 Cougar Corner Grand Opening
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Clairbourn Trivia
What is the highest grade ever taught at Clairbourn?
The answer will be included in next week's eCourier. |
Life at Clairbourn
Students across all grades are stimulated, learning, and making new discoveries!
Please login to your Vidigami to view and download more photos from this week! Need Vidigami support? Please email Mrs. Zamora. |
Don't forget to order special lunch!
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Clairbourn has been voted Best Private School in the San Gabriel Valley since 2019! Thank you to our wonderful community! Please continue your support and write us a review!
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