Parent / Teacher Conference Day
Friday, March 26 is Parent/Teacher Conference Day for JPK through 5th grade
Follow this link to schedule a conference time with your child's teacher. Use event code: uudys. Follow the instructions on each page and schedule your in-person meeting. You will receive an email confirmation of your Conference Day booking. School Bookings will close on March 20 at 3 p.m., so please book your conference time before then. It is vital that parents keep to this schedule and end their appointments in a timely manner. If you think you will need more time, please discuss this with your teacher during the appointment.
 Middle school conferences on March 26 are by invitation only. As always, teachers are available any time to address any concerns you may have. Please note there is NO SCHOOL on Parent/Teacher Conference Day on Wednesday, March 26.
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Clairbourn Insights
Songs of Ethics and Wisdom From Our Second Graders
Our second graders presented the musical play called Character Matters 2 last week. They sang songs, memorized lines and acted out the problems of fairy tale characters trying to make ethical choices. All students were featured in both of our 2B and 2G casts and put on six shows for students, parents and faculty!
 It was impressive how well our students learned their parts, their entrances and exits and even managed their own backstage costume changes. There were so many special moments as our actors and singers displayed their talents: The three bears learned about forgiveness, Humpty Dumpty learned to take responsibility, and the magic mirrors (from the Snow White story) learned to have courage and be honest. (cast 2B video above)
 Thank you to our second grade teachers Mrs. Robert and Mrs. Hung for working tirelessly with our students, our art teacher, Ms. Germonprez for helping the students create the backdrops, and the tremendous support from our parents! (cast 2G video on the right) |
A Read Across America Celebration
Teddy Bear Picnic and Storytime Adventure
 For Read Across America Week, third grade students visited preschool and read to our youngest Cougars from JPK and PK while enjoying a Teddy Bear Picnic. Preschoolers were invited to bring their favorite book and special stuffed animal from home. They have been following the third graders' journey on the Oregon Trail unit, so it was great to finally interact with them and see their costumes up close. It was wonderful to see excited, smiling faces as we made connections between the older and younger grades.
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Student Council
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the remarkable women who have shaped American society and culture.
This week, we recognize Helen Keller, born on June 27, 1880, in Tuscumbia, Alabama. A severe illness before her second birthday left her blind and deaf, and she did not receive proper education until age seven. That changed when she met her mentor, Anne Sullivan, who taught her Braille and lip reading. Keller later attended Radcliffe College, where she published The Story of My Life and Optimism, launching her writing career.
Beyond writing, she became a passionate advocate for people with disabilities, a pacifist during World War I, and a co-founder of the American Civil Liberties Union and the American Foundation for the Blind. Even after Sullivan’s passing, Keller continued lecturing worldwide on blindness and women’s suffrage. Her resilience and dedication made her one of the most admired women in history, inspiring films about her life. Helen Keller passed away on June 1, 1968, but her legacy as a scholar, leader, and advocate lives on.
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Spring is just around the corner, so it was a perfect time to enjoy some buddy reading in the beautiful sunshine. During their Advisory class, the middle school students took a trip to Randall Hall to read picture books about spring with the kindergarten and first grade students. Thank you to Mrs. Ward for curating a great selection of stories to enjoy!
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CFA Meeting on March 11
The next CFA meeting is on March 11 in the Manor House, right after Morning Assembly. Hope to see you there!
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3/7 Clairbourn T-Shirt Day
3/11 Pizza Lunch Day
3/13 Pasta Lunch Day
3/14 Mothers and Grands Visiting Day / Dress Uniform / Half-Day with noon dismissal
3/17 Late Start Day and Wear Green Today (in honor of St. Patrick's Day)
3/18 Breakfast for Lunch Day
3/20 Taco Lunch Day
3/21 All School Assembly / Clairbourn T-Shirt Day
Clairbourn CAST
show times are:
3/19, 3/20 and 3/21 |
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Q4 Parker-Anderson and Lango Classes
Sign up for Parker-Anderson and Lango third quarter enrichment classes and extended care. The deadline for class enrollment is March 13. Classes begin Monday, March 17.
Please see the attached flyers for details:
Lango JPK - K After School Language Classes
(click on the flyer)
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C.A.S.T.: Announcing Three Performances!
Some of our middle school students have been working hard rehearsing every Monday to prepare for Goldilocks on Trial!
There will be two performances for students: Wednesday 3/19, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. for grade 4 to 8 and Thursday 3/20, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. for grade 1 - 3.
A final public showing for all guests will be on Friday 3/21 at 6 p.m. Friday performance tickets are now on sale for $10.
We are proud of their hard work and can't wait to see the performances!
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Spring Online Auction April 11 to 18: Donate to our silent auction and make a difference!
Our spring silent auction is just around the corner and we need your support to make it a success. We're looking for exciting in-kind donations such as sporting event and concert tickets, restaurant certificates, spa packages and any other unique experiences. Every donation helps support our school and students. If you or someone you know would like to contribute, please contact Connie Kim or Lucy Balikian for more details. Thank you for your support! |
Pioneer Journey Update
Third grade has begun their journey out west on the Oregon Trail! Not only do they learn about the journey traveled, but they also learn the ways of pioneer life. Working in family groups, students have taken on a pioneer persona (including a new name) and each day join other families in a wagon train to move across the country. On their way they encounter many beautiful landmarks, but also challenges such as river crossings.
When they're not moving their wagons along the trail, they're sewing, square dancing and learning how to churn butter. They are also managing quite well with the limited food options, with many of them realizing they quite like beans! We can't wait to hear about the rest of their pioneer journey!
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