Clairbourn "Reading is WANDerful" Book Fair
We are in need of volunteers for the various positions, so if you’d like to volunteer for the Book Fair, please sign up here. Here is the Parent Guide to the Book Fair.
If you wish to donate to the school library, please check out the library wishlist. As part of the Book Fair, we have arranged for some amazing authors to come and speak with the students on Tuesday, October 17. Check out the author bios!
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
Platinum Level - Thomas Chang (JPK & K), Betty Zhang (Grade 3) and Andrea Montagna (Grade 6)
Silver Level - Sherry Sasahara (Grade 3) and Jia Zhiman (Grade 4)
You still have a chance to purchase sponsorships at the Clairbourn Store here. If you have any questions, please contact Book Fair chairs Melissa Nijjar and Tekoah Kler.
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Clairbourn Families Association (CFA)
Our next CFA parent meeting is October 10.
Come to the Manor House after Morning Assembly and meet new friends, enjoy light refreshments and a chance to win a raffle. We will have details about our upcoming events including Book Fair, Entrepreneurial Fair, Sugar Plum, Script and Holiday Giving! |
Clairbourn Insights
Fifth grade students explored resin casting and molding for the first time in their I-Lab class! Mr. Beaber demonstrated how the two different bottles start as a liquid. When mixed in equal portions, they generated an exothermic reaction giving off a lot of heat and turning the liquids into a solid in just five minutes. The class was also practicing proper safety precautions with the materials like how to put on and take off gloves as well as what the gloves do and don't protect them from. In the coming classes students will be creating their own molds that they can use to create different shaped candies, chocolates, soap, candles and more. |
Critical Thinking Skills
 
The eighth graders enriched their learning by engaging in higher level thinking in social studies class. After discussing Columbus's trip to the New World, the class was put into groups and participated in a mock trial of Columbus, his men, the king and queen of Spain and the system of rule. They tackled questions about who was responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, crimes against the environment, genocide and the theft of Native American land. It was an action-filled, thought provoking activity with lots of learning!
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Hands-On Learning with an Engineering Mind
Second Graders Build Bird Feeders for Science Project
Last week the second grade did an engineering project as part of their animal unit in science. After learning about how different birds prefer to eat at different kinds of bird feeders, our second grade engineers designed prototypes that would make a good bird feeder for a finch, jay, woodpecker or cardinal. They planned ways to keep the birds who visited their bird feeder safe from predators (in this case, cats). Prototypes were built with simple and inexpensive materials that are easy to cut, fold and bend. The students displayed great focus and creativity during this project. Every prototype was a little bit different! |
2023 Entrepreneurial Fair
Eighth Clairbourn Entrepreneurial Fair on Friday, October 27 at 3:15 p.m.
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Calling all young Clairbourn entrepreneurs! Launch your own startup business and join us at the 8th Annual Clairbourn School's Entrepreneurial Fair. We want to invite friends and family to support our entrepreneurs in their venture. So even if your kids don't have a booth, please join to shop, share and have fun at the fair too! Through this process, our children develop a brand, create a unique product or service, build a marketing strategy and open for customers at our one-day marketplace. Last year's fair was a huge success and we hosted over 50 booths at the event. The fair will be held at the athletic filed at Clairbourn School on October 27 from 3:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.  We have saved the most important documents including the application, F.A.Q.'s, guidelines and other useful documents online and available via this link. We encourage everyone to participate. Applications are available until October 23, but we encourage students to register early. To cover costs for the event, there is a small booth fee of $40 which includes a table, table cover, two chairs and a pop-up canopy. All applications are accepted if it falls within the guidelines (see the document online). Here is the link to book your booth. Secure your spot at the fair soon!
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Photo retake day is rescheduled to Oct. 30.
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| There is NO school on Monday October 9. |
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Important Dates
10/6 Clairbourn T-Shirt Day
10/9 No School
10/10 Habit Lunch
10/12 KFC Lunch
10/12 Book Fair/Wizard Shirt Day
10/13 Free Dress
10/16 Harry Potter/Wizard Costume Day
10/17 Book Fair/Wizard Shirt Day
10/17 Panda Lunch
10/18 Dress Uniform and Fathers & Grandparents Visiting Day
10/19 Taco Lunch
10/20 All-School Morning Assembly and Community Coffee
10/20 Clairbourn T-Shirt Day
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The Joy of Growing Together
Let’s reach 100% participation by Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28!
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Fathers and Grandparents Visiting Day
Wednesday, October 18
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Half Day and
Dress Uniform Day
Fathers and grandparents are invited to come to Morning Assembly and visit their child’s classroom and the amazing Book Fair! Refreshments will be provided in the quad. We are excited to welcome you! |
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Retake Picture Day is rescheduled to October 30 at the Manor House
Retake picture day is October 30. If you still need to order your photos, please visit mylifetouch.com and enter picture ID EVT2V8GJM (all numbers).
If you have already ordered and need a retake, come to the Manor House on October 30 following Morning Assembly and bring the photo packet you will receive this coming week from your child's teacher along with the printed ID your child received. That packet is your "ticket" for a retake! |
Clairbourn Life
Students have been enjoying their library time! Some visit during recess to check out their favorite book while others stop by after lunch for some quiet time with their friends.
See more photos on our secured photo site. Need Vidigami support? Please email Mrs. Zamora |
Honoring Julia de Burgos
Puerto Rican Poetry Pioneer
As we continue to hear inspiring stories from Hispanic Heritage month, this week Student Council introduced a poet from Puerto Rico named Julia de Burgos. She was a literary foremother of the Nuyorican movement, defied societal norms and advocated for the island's independence. Julia de Burgos's poetry explored issues like Puerto Rico's colonial past, the legacy of slavery and American imperialism. |
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