Q3 Honors and
Music Awards
Clairbourn is committed to creating Scholars and Leaders with Heart.
 We shared the quarter three academic achievements of our hard-working middle school students this week. Students achieving Head's List status have earned no grade less than an "A" in their academic subjects and no grade less than a "1". Students achieving Honor Roll status have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher and no grade less than a "B" in their academic subjects and no grade less than a "1". Your commitment and perseverance in academic pursuits shows in all you do! Let's finish the year strong, Cougars!
Celebrating Music Achievement
 For our music awards assembly, we recognized fourth to eighth grade students who showed an unwavering commitment by investing time in their daily practice and collaboration with their peers. They passed the general musical knowledge tests and performed leveled pieces on their specific instrument.
The music levels we are using are inspired by the nationwide standard throughout the United States:
Level 1: elementary level
Level 2: middle school level
Level 3: high school level
Level 4: college or competitive high school level
Level 5: competitive university level
Level 6: professional level
 Clairbourn Music Levels expanded from the six levels into sub-parts in order to give the students more goals to readily achieve. We currently have students who are playing at the elementary school level, many at the middle school level, quite a few at the high school level and one that recently passed a playing test at the college level!
Using these testing levels allows students to improve at their own pace. We are proud of our Cougars' accomplishments and their achievements! Congratulations!
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Thank you for
supporting C.A.S.T.!
A most heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out and supported the CAST show Treasure Island! To the cast of Treasure Island - congratulations on a fantastic performance!  Your dedication, talent and passion brought Stevenson's classic tale to life in a way that truly captivated the audiences. Each of you contributed to creating something special and your hard work paid off in the form of a magnificent production. Special thank you to Mr. Elmore for working with the students to bring out the best from each of them. Bravo!
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Clairbourn Insights
First Grade Bunny Burrow in I Lab
The first grade students participated in a building challenge. The goal was to design and build a bunny burrow to protect a bunny from the spring rain. The bunny also had to be able to enter and leave the burrow.
Students worked in small groups to create a design which they incorporated into the actual built. They used a variety of materials to build their burrows: aluminum foil, wax paper, plastic wrap, toilet paper rolls, unifix cubes, pipe cleaners and construction paper. Let's check out their design thinking process and problem solving journey!
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Egg-citing Adventures
Experience the wonders of life science in kindergarten!
 In our kindergarten classrooms, students learned about life science through the study of chickens and their life cycles. The fascination sparked by reading books on this subject quickly transformed into a hands-on and engaging learning experience. They placed 14 fertilized eggs into an incubator and waited for signs of growth over the 21 days. Through the process of candling fertilized eggs, they found viable eggs and also those unfit for hatching, deepening their understanding of the beginnings of life. Anticipation peaked as they observed movement within two of the eggs and then welcomed the arrival of the chicks.
 Our kindergarten classrooms buzzed with activities centered on chickens, ranging from reading and sketching to exploring the different parts of a chicken. Students shared the responsibility of caring for the chicks through the chicken helper role. Students even enjoyed naming each baby chick that hatched! Check out their egg-citing adventures!
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Summer Opportunities
Parker-Anderson Summer Camp
Parker-Anderson is offering summer camp on our campus for students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Please check the flyer below or visit our summer camp webpage.
For questions, please call Parker-Anderson at (818) 650-8676 or reach out to our after-school coordinator Michelle Cogswell.
Mr. Ball's Sports Camp
Preschool Camp
Ms. Wong and Ms. Machi are running a preschool summer camp for current JPK and incoming JPK (aged 3 by 6/24). ALL students must be three years old when they enter this camp to be eligible. Email here to sign up!
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Costa Rica Adventure!
Eleven Clairbourn middle schoolers, along with chaperones Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. DeVasto, traveled over 3,600 miles and landed safely in Costa Rica for their two week adventure. They will be exploring the ecosystem, outdoor adventures and have bonding time with their peers.
We can't wait to hear all about their highlights when they return!
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NO SCHOOL 4/1 to 4/5
due to Spring Break.
| Late start day on Monday 4/8. Students may not arrive before 9:30 a.m. School opens at 9:30 a.m., the doors open at 9:40 a.m. and school begins at 10:00 a.m. |
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Important Dates
3/29 Free Dress
4/1 - 4/5 Spring Break
4/8 Late Start Day
4/9 Pizza Lunch Day
4/11 Pasta Lunch Day
4/12 Free Dress
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Dumpling Party
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 of food and creativity!
Librarian for the Day
Our librarian for the day, third grader Clint C., enjoyed a day learning about how the library functions. He got to greet the students, process their books and read stories to multiple grades! Thank you, Clint!
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A friendly reminder auction Free Dress Week is the week of 4/8 - 4/12 when we return from spring break. Keep those spring break vibes and continue your free dress.
Last chance to purchase select auction items! Free Dress for a Week, Graduation VIP Package, PK Dance Party and more! To purchase items, please contact Brian Chung. |
Imaginations soared • Discoveries made • Friendship blossomed
Our kindergarten classes went on an engaging field trip to Kidspace Museum discovering science, art and nature. Excitement bubbled as they engaged in activities and vibrant exhibits. Students bonded with each other through climbing between the towering Ant Hole, exploring the wonders of the Galvin Physics Forest and more. Check out their highlights!
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Spring Carnival is Coming Soon!
Clairbourn’s Spring Fair will be held on April 27 from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. after Clairbourn’s Spring Concert.
Enjoy the yummy food, foam party, bumper cars, swing ride, ferris wheel, giant slide and more. The best part is the return of CARNIVAL games! Plenty of smiles guaranteed! I f you would like to get involved and support this amazing event, please click here to volunteer at the carnival.
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Clairbourn Life
Thank you so much to kindergarten teachers for letting middle school borrow the baby chickens for an afternoon! The middle schoolers were able to take a mental break from their busy schedule to enjoy a little time with the animals!
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March is Women's History Month
In honor of all the incredible women who have blazed a trail forward, both in the past and present, here are two inspirational quotes.
“Never be limited by other people's imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination.”
- Mae C Jamison
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone."
- Audrey Hepburn
Everyone can start moving toward your dreams regardless of age, race or nationality!
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