December 8 at 9 a.m. in the Manor House
It is a highly anticipated community event and a long Clairbourn tradition. We look forward to seeing you there. Click here for our flyer! For any questions, please contact Mastaneh Wazni at 347-306-9782 or via email.
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Scrip Gift Card Drives
end Tomorrow!
1. Teacher Appreciation Group Gift Card Order DUE tomorrow!
Every holiday season, the CFA organizes a group gift card drive to facilitate parents in expressing their gratitude to our faculty and staff. The Group Gift Card Program (Teacher Scrip) allows you to join a collective gift for your child's teachers, faculty and staff who have pre-selected their scrip gift cards. Cards will be distributed along with a list of contributing families during the week of Dec. 11.
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How to order:
1. Go to the CFA Online Store. (a small credit card processing fee will be charged for all online orders)
2. Use the Teacher Group Scrip Gift Order Form. Please mail or return it to school by Dec. 8.
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2. Personal-Use Scrip Gift Card Order DUE tomorrow!
Please help support the CFA and our school by participating in the Scrip Program. The Scrip Program allows you to purchase physical gift cards from some of your favorite retailers and the school will get a percentage of all scrip purchases in return.
Order forms are due Friday, December 8.
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Operation Santa Paws
Donate by December 15!
The fourth and fifth graders are holding a collection drive on behalf of Operation Santa Paws. All the collected items will benefit furry friends at the San Gabriel shelter. Please bring the items to the drop box in the transportation area. Due to safety concerns, stuffed toys, tennis balls, rawhide items and pig ears cannot be accepted.
Items Needed: BEDDING (new or gently used towels and blankets without filling), FOOD (dry canned dog/cat food), MISCELLANEOUS (cat litter, sealed packs of chicken or beef flavored dog/cat treats). We will collect donations until Tuesday, December 15. Thank you for supporting our fourth and fifth graders!
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Clairbourn Theatre
For over fifteen years, Clairbourn has had the tradition of presenting a Winnie-the-Pooh play during the holiday season! This year, all eighth graders played a part in two casts for the production which was performed for younger students from JPK through third grade. We loved their humor, willingness to try something new, and most of all, how our students from all grades bonded through their love of theatre. Bravo, Clairbourn performers!
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Clairbourn Insights
As we approach the end of 2023, we are celebrating the growth our preschoolers have made! From embracing Diwali’s festival of lights to a feathery friend's recent visit in the classroom and outdoor adventures, our little learners’ days have been filled with joy, discovery and hands-on experiences! Click here to read the full article about how our vibrant preschool program is full of exploration, growth and connection! |
Music, Movies and
Hot Chocolate!
2023 Clairbourn Holiday Concert
Thursday, December 21 from 10 - 11 a.m.
Clairbourn Quad
Parents are invited to attend the Holiday Concert and see what JPK to fifth grade students and our Clairbourn Band have prepared for us! See you there! |
Cougars Deliver Love and Happiness
Student Council and their advisor Ms. Vinnedge walked around the school neighborhood and delivered poinsettias to twenty-six households. It has been a Clairbourn holiday tradition for many years. Thank you for showing heart during this holiday season, Cougars!
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We are proud of our young athletes from the fifth and sixth grades for participating in a friendly tournament with Chandler, Mayfield and Polytechnic. The girls worked seamlessly as a team during their basketball games, while the boys poured their efforts into the soccer games on the field.
Thank you for representing Clairbourn
with great sportsmanship and positivity! |
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| Winter break is December 22 to January 5. |
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Do not miss the used uniform sale tomorrow!
Friday, December 8
8:15 - 9:45 a.m.
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Holiday Giving: Children Helping Children
Here is a list of charities for you to consider supporting as we approach the holiday season. Clairbourn students are Scholars and Leaders with Heart, so let’s show some HEART by helping those less fortunate than we are. If you choose to support one of the charities, please try to mention Clairbourn in your donations or purchases. Support is voluntary, but much appreciated. Please contact Heather Jones, Holiday Gift Giving Chair, with any questions.
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Dec. 13 is Special Holiday Dress Day!
December has so many wonderful holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, Winter Solstice and many more. It also has awesome things such as hot chocolate, presents, and of course sweaters!
We are having a theme day on Wednesday, December 13. The theme is winter holidays! So please come to school with your holiday sweaters and accessories. and show off your festive holiday spirit! Go Cougars! |
Hot Lunch Reminder
NEW FUSION will be replaced by PANDA for the rest of the school year. We will match your order as closely as possible.
Please note the followings:
*Broccoli beef stays broccoli beef fried rice
*Pork chow mein will be replaced by teriyaki chicken chow mein
*Sweet sour pork will be replaced by orange chicken with steamed rice
*Kung pao will be replaced by honey sesame chicken with steamed rice
*BBQ bun order will remain the same.
Thank you for your cooperation during this transition. Please note the next lunch will be on Tuesday 1/16/24 and will be renamed NEW PANDA. Please contact special lunch officer Lisa Li with any questions.
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Young Alumni Holiday Party
Attention Parents of Clairbourn graduates, please share the invitation with your high school or college Clairbourn alumni!
We would love to see them and you there on December 21 at 2:30 p.m. in the Manor House! |
Clairbourn Gift Policy
Gratitude is always welcome, but a gift is never necessary. A kind note, a genuine thank you or a word of gratitude is always meaningful. Clairbourn has a stated gift policy for all employees:
• Employees may only accept gifts and/or gift cards that have a value of $100 or less.
• Employees may accept a gift and/or gift card of over $100 only if it is a collective gift and each individual’s contribution is $100 or less (i.e. the scrip gift at the holidays and end of the year).
Please help us by following this policy. If you feel you must do more than the note or word of thanks, please consider contributing to the group scrip gifts at the holidays and at the end of the year. Please do not put any employees in an awkward situation by ignoring the policy. If an employee receives something of higher value, it must be returned or will be donated to the school.
Thank you for helping us create an inclusive environment!
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Middle school students have mid-term exams on December 19 and 20. Free dress and half-day on both December 19 and 20 for middle school only.
No school on December 21 for middle school students. However, if you are a musician at the Clairbourn band, you need to return to school to perform at the Winter Concert. |
Important Dates
12/8 All school Morning Assembly, Free Dress and Sugar Plum!
12/12 Habit Lunch
12/14 KFC Lunch
12/13 Holiday Dress Day
12/15 Clairbourn T-Shirt Day
12/19 Panda Lunch
12/21 Holiday Festive Dress, noon dismissal for JPK to fifth grade
12/21 Young Alum Holiday Party
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