Instrumental Concert, Open House and
Art Show! 
We can't wait to welcome you on May 9!
We are thrilled to present our live instrumental concert on May 9 at 4:30 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 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 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 children have grown and learned this year and meet your teachers for next year!
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Scrip Give Card Drives Start Tomorrow
until May 10
Teacher Group Gift Card Drive
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 10.
There are two ways to participate in the Teacher and Staff Group Gift:
Personal-Use Scrip Gift Card Sale
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Please support the CFA and our school by participating in the Scrip Program which 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 10.
Have questions? Contact CFA Scrip Co-chairs:
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Clairbourn Insight
Thank you for celebrating community with us! JPK to fifth grade students showed us what they have learned in music classes. Besides learning how to read and write music, students learned how to play rhythms, use new instruments and apply the solfege method! Special thank you to our middle school band musicians for sharing your talent! At Clairbourn, we find countless opportunities to grow. Through music, we inspire and motivate creativity. We teach children to embrace challenges with positivity.
 Special thank you to Ms. Kiertzner and Mr. Elmore for a great show, the administration for your support, to JPK through fifth grade teachers for your assistance and patience, and to the maintenance crew for your hard work and clever ideas!
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Class of 2024 Highlights
Look how much they have grown!
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Cross-Curricular Service Learning Project
Kindergarten Cross-Curricular Service Learning Project
Our kindergarten classes finished a can and plastic bottle drive as their service learning project to help the Los Angeles Beekeepers Association. They raised close to $125 in cans and bottles to help with honey bee research and education. This unique service learning project not only taught the students how to care for our environment, but also challenged their math, science and art skills! From creating posters, collection boxes and learning about the importance of bees, to collecting and counting plastic bottles, our Cougars did a great job involving the whole community.
 The kindergarteners enjoyed meeting the representatives from the Los Angeles Beekeepers Association. They were most excited to observe the beehive and see the smoker. They even got to see the queen laying her eggs! Next time when you see a kindergartener, ask them what a beehive smells like!
Mary Landau, a retired school teacher, used pictures and a paper mache bee she had made to teach many interesting facts about bees. She also showed the
kindergarteners how bees collect and process pollen. Students had fun pretending to be bees while mimicking their pollen collection process!
Beekeeper Charlene and her traveling beehive also shared some interesting facts. Did you know that to make a wild bee hive tame, the beekeeper switches out the queen bee with a new Italian queen bee. Eventually, the hive will become tame. Students saw Charlene’s bee suit and tool to open her hives and witnessed the queen bee laying eggs! She went from one cell to the next! Everyone received a honey stick to enjoy and a craft to do at the end. What an unforgettable learning experience!
 Did you know?Bees have five eyes. Male bees do not sting and have bigger eyes. If you blow your breath on the bees, they became agitated and get louder and move faster. This is because it makes them think that there is a predator nearby and they need to flee!
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Clairbourn Families Association (CFA)
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Spring Carnival this year!
Dear Clairbourn Families,
What an incredible journey we've had! The recent Clairbourn Carnival was not just a gathering; it was an event that will be etched in our memories for years to come. With
joyous laughter, dazzling smiles, and an overwhelming sense of camaraderie, our school community came together to create magic.
This year's Carnival was a testament to the unwavering spirit and dedication of our community. The heartwarming reward of witnessing the children's joy, hearing their laughter, and seeing the beaming faces of our parents reaffirms why we are so fortunate to be part of the Clairbourn family.
None of this would have been possible without the tremendous support of our generous sponsors and donors. We extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of them:
VIP Ambassador Sponsors
Nijjar Family
(K, Grade 2 & 5) |
John Storr Family
(JPK, K & Grade 2) |
| Kler Family (Grade 2 & 4) |
Ruby Lam Family (Grade 2) |
| Manwani Family (Grade 3) |
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Ride & Entertainment Sponsors
| Connie Kim Family |
Jason Chien Family |
| Betty Zhang Family |
Luanne Hernandez Family |
| Leidy Nijjar Family |
Heather Jones Family |
| Fiona Zhang |
Dana Wong Family |
| Claire Chen Family |
Lucy Balikian Family |
| Brian Chung Family |
Claudia Jubilado Family |
| John Shieh Family |
Jong Chen Family |
| Cherry Dam Family |
Thomas Chang Family |
| Linda Wang Family |
Cuiru Zhang Family |
| Claudia Bodan Family |
Shirley Zhang Family |
| Kayla Li Family |
Mastaneh Wazni Family |
| Jasmine Li Family |
Anonymous Family |
In addition to our sponsors, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated members of the CFA and a very special group of dads who stepped up to lead the Carnival committee: Michael Lee, Eric Sasahara, Brian Chung, Chin Guok, Solomon Siah, John Liu, and our incredible DJ Scott.
As we bask in the success of this year's Carnival, we are already looking forward to the future. We encourage more members of our community to join us in supporting and volunteering for future events. Together, we can continue to create unforgettable experiences for our children and families.
Thank you once again to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and the entire Clairbourn community for making the Carnival a resounding success. Your generosity and commitment inspire us all!
Blessings,
John Shieh, M.D.
CFA Carnival Chair
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Half day on 5/9.
Dismissal times:
Preschool (11:30 a.m.)
Kinder - 1st (11:45 a.m.)
2nd - 5th (12 p.m.)
Middle school (12:10 p.m.)
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Clairbourn Connection
It was heartwarming to greet more than thirty alums from our recent graduating classes all the way back to the class of 1998! Some even brought their children to the carnival and reconnected with each other and Dr. Patzlaff!
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Have you moved
or changed your phone number?
Occasionally we send out mailings through the U.S. Postal Service and we want to make sure we have your correct mailing address. Please update any changes in your CougarNet account. Thank you! |
Important Dates
5/3 Clairbourn T-Shirt Day
5/6 Late Start Day
5/7 Pizza Lunch Day
5/9 Instrumental concert, art show and open house 5/9 Dismissal times: Preschool (11:30 a.m.)
Kinder - 1st (11:45 a.m.)
2nd - 5th (12 p.m.)
Middle school (12:10 p.m.)
5/10 Free Dress
5/14 New Panda Lunch Day
5/16 Taco Lunch Day
5/17 All School Morning Assembly & Clairbourn T-Shirt Day
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It's time for... Expert Thursday!
Second graders have been developing their public speaking skills during the Expert Thursday project.
Each Thursday students present on topics that they are experts about. The presentation topics have included cooking, baseball, violin, martial art, dogs, and much more. After each presentation, the expert takes questions from the class. It is wonderful to see these young students develop their confidence for speaking before a group. |
Teacher Appreciation
Week is May 6 - 10
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 to them, which will be delivered daily. Don't forget about our wonderful specialists, too! For questions, please contact Kayla Li or Diana Balimori. |
Cougar Pride on Golf Courses!
The boys and girls golf teams enjoyed a great day out on the course. We had seven students representing the Cougars and had the opportunity to play in a foursome with other golfers from various private schools in the area.
Our athletes were able to hit some good shots out there! Thank you for representing Clairbourn with Cougar pride!
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Auction Highlights
Middle School
Mystery Party
A group of middle school students enjoyed an afternoon solving a murder mystery at the Manor House! Check out their actions, challenges and highlights!
Thank you Mrs. Neilson and Ms. Vinnedge for setting up this engaging party for them to enjoy!
Atticus G. (5th) was the Spanish teacher for his class. (Auction winner correction from last week.)
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Field Trip Highlights
Discover the
Wonders of Nature!
First-grade students visited Descanso Gardens for a field trip this week. They learned about plants, engaged in hands-on activities and discovered fun facts about animals. We loved hearing all the feedback they shared at Morning Assembly.
Second Grade
Visited LA Arboretum!
Clairbourn second grade students went on a hands-on, interactive journey at the LA Arboretum. They took a closer look at the incredible natural systems at work through the lens of different themes, including Habitat, Pollination, Plant Adaptation, Ethnobotany and Biodiversity.
Our students were delighted to share what they learned at the Morning Assembly! What a unique opportunity for collective learning and dynamic peer exchange! Well done, Cougars!
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Come see what's growing in the garden!
Mrs. Gier, Dr. Ryan and the fifth grade class replenished the garden outside of the 5th grade classroom. Every student participated in each activity - adding new soil, compost and soil enrichment materials, using their hands to mix it all together.
Many different kinds of plants were planted including the "three sister" plants of corn, beans and squash. Students learned that the Native Americans planted the three sister plants because they nurture each other like family when planted together.
This is our hope not only for the garden but for our students. It was a delightful way to spend time together - one student remarked, "this is better than recess!" |
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