Spring Carnival is Here!
Spring Concert: April 26, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Students need to wear blue jean pants or shorts with the Clairbourn t-shirt and be in the classroom by 10 a.m. Please bring a blanket or a low chair, and enjoy the music on the lawn! Let's celebrate All About Seuss!
Spring Carnival:
April 26, 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This is the event that every student looks forward to—a day packed with thrilling rides, nostalgic carnival games, music by DJ Scott, and delicious food and treats. And this year, we’re making it more memorable than ever... For the first time ever… ALL RIDES AND GAMES ARE FREE FOR STUDENTS! That’s right! No more tickets, no more limits—just pure fun for every Clairbourn child.
Wristbands are REQUIRED for unlimited rides and games for children. Adults will not need wristbands. Tickets for children of friends or family outside any current Clairbourn family can be purchased for $60 on the day of the carnival or the day before the carnival. Click here to volunteer at the carnival and support this amazing community event!
Please consider sponsoring our Spring Carnival. Rides and Games sponsorships are still available and as low as $250. All sponsorships are 100% tax deductible.
 VIP Ambassador Sponsor $5,000
(2 spots remaining)• Private canopy with a table for eight
• VIP reserved parking for the spring concert
and carnival
• Lunch meals for eight delivered to the table
• Six wristbands for the family with unlimited
rides and games
• Signage and eCourier acknowledgement
Thank you to our VIP Ambassador Sponsors:
| Lam Family (Grade 3) |
Manwani Family (Grade 4) |
Nijjar Family
(Grade 1, 3 & 6) |
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Ride & Game Sponsors:
| Liu Family (PK) |
Liu Family (K) |
| Montano Family (Grade 4) |
Giang Family (Grade 1) |
| Zhang Family (Grade 4) |
Kim Family (Grade 5) |
| Chung Family (Grade 3 & 6) |
Lui Family (Grade K & 4) |
| Xu Family (Grade 8) |
Wong Family (Grade 5) |
| Jubilado Family (Grade 5) |
Chen Family (Grade 4) |
| Bonwell Family (Grade 1) |
Chu Family (Grade 2) |
| Chung Family (Grade 5 & 8) |
Balikian Family (Grade 8) |
Nguyen Family
(Grade 1 & 3) |
Nguyen Family
(Grade 4 & 6) |
Nijjar Family
(Grade PK & 2) |
Liu-Peng Family
(Grade 3 & 5) |
| Jiang Family (Grade 5) |
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Class of 2025 Highlights
We Have Traveled a Fun Road TOGETHER!
We are planning the upcoming graduation of our mighty Class of 2025! Some of our eighth graders are Clairbourn lifers and have been Cougars since preschool or kindergarten while others joined us later on in middle school. We are proud of our Class of 2025. Stay tuned as we begin the highlight series of our graduating class!
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Preschool Highlights
Buzzing with creativity and discovery
In PK, students transformed their classroom into a bustling construction site as they explored shapes through hands-on building with blocks and Magna-Tiles. They engineered buildings and cities, used tools to hammer shapes, and will soon take a walking field trip around the neighborhood to spot shapes and street signs in the real world.
Meanwhile, the JPK class has been on an artistic journey, drawing inspiration from famous artists. Led by our talented preschool teacher and resident artist, Mrs. Storey, students created self-portraits featuring favorite flowers and animals in the style of Frida Kahlo, sketched large outdoor flowers inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe, and painted vibrant concentric circles like Kandinsky. These art experiences have empowered our young learners to see themselves as artists, each with a unique creative voice.
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Clairbourn Insights
Presentations and Board Games in Social Studies
After learning about the Silk Road, sixth graders showcased their knowledge by creating impressive slideshows highlighting cities from Ancient China to the Roman Empire in Italy. Their slides featured importantlandmarks for each city, accompanied by beautiful photos, graphics and captions. Then, they presented their work to the class, sharpening their public speaking skills.
Meanwhile, do you know how many times the Constitution has been amended? Not sure? Just ask an eighth grader! In social studies, eighth graders used their deep knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, the colonies, the Articles of Confederation, and more to create original board games. Working in pairs, they designed game boards, markers, question cards, spinners, and rule books. They tested each other’s knowledge while having a great time! |
Honoring the Cultural Heritage of our Clairbourn Community!
The Clairbourn community celebrated a Cultural Heritage Day! Students, faculty and staff wore traditional attire or a shirt to represents their culture. Some also wore their Clairbourn shirt to represent being a part of the Clairbourn culture! Thank you to middle school social studies teacher Mrs. Neilson and science teacher Ms. Vinnedge for organizing this special event and all of the middle school parents for sharing a dish from your culture!
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April Drop and Build Day
In honor of Earth Day, this month’s Drop Everything & Build challenge for the middle schoolers was to build a device that could pick up a variety of litter. Different pieces of litter were worth varying amounts of points, depending on how difficult they were to reach and how challenging they were to pick up. The middle school engineers used a variety of sweeping, sticking, and fishing methods to attempt to earn the most points. There were creative uses of the limited amount of tape, as well as some impressive flexibility and core strength used to reach the highest point-value litter. The most successful teams were definitely the ones who built multipart devices and worked together as a team to pick up the litter.
We had many successful teams and in the end, here are the results:
Eighth Grade:
Runners-up —Ruby & Melody and Bella & Teddy
Most successful device — Bea and Malena!
Seventh Grade:
Runners-up — Keira & Alan
Earned the most points — Angela & Ethan!
Sixth Grade:
Runners-up — Porsche & Jeremy Earned the most points in the entire middle school —Grace and Bill!
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| Late start day on Monday 5/5. 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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We are looking for alumni to help volunteer at the carnival. Alumni volunteers will have free lunch and work a two-hour shift (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.). Please spread the word and sign up here! |
4/24 Taco Lunch Day
4/25 Free Dress
4/29 Habit Lunch Day
5/1 KFC Lunch Day
5/2 Clairbourn T-Shirt Day
5/5 Late Start Day
5/6 Panda Lunch Day
5/8 Half Day of School with a noon dismissal / Open House, Instrumental Concert and Art Show
5/9 Free Dress
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Auction Item Highlights: PE Teacher of the Day
Walter took over the responsibility as the PE teacher for the day. He motivated students and introduced new games and activities to encourage students to work together as a team. Thank you to Mr. Ball for this opportunity for students to learn how to stay physically active and lead healthy lifestyles!
** It’s not too late to purchase auction class items! Register to purchase by texting Clairbourn25 to 76278. Browse our amazing selection of items and experiences—there’s something for everyone: Clairbourn25.givesmart.com
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Free Parent Lecture about Play
Wednesday, April 30
6:30 pm at the San Marino Community Center:
1800 Huntington Drive, San Marino
San Marino is hosting a parent lecture about parenting through play. Tina Payne Bryson will speak with her co-author, Georgie Wisen-Vincent, on Wednesday, April 30, 6:30 p.m. at the San Marino Community Center: 1800 Huntington Drive, San Marino. Everyone is welcome! |
Instrumental Concert and Open House on May 9
We are thrilled to present our live instrumental concert on May 8 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 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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Used Uniform Collection Ends Tomorrow!
In honor of Earth Day, we’re collecting gently used Clairbourn uniforms starting Tuesday, April 22 until Friday, April 25! Help us reduce waste and support our school by donating items your child has outgrown. A collection bin will be placed near the transportation area throughout the week. Thank you for giving your uniforms a second life!
Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future.
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End-Of-Year Scrip Drive: May 5 - 16
Teacher Appreciation Group Gift Card Drive
The CFA is excited to announce a group gift card drive to help parents express their appreciation for our wonderful faculty and staff. Through our group gift card program, known as Teacher Scrip, you can participate in creating a collective gift that reflects the gratitude we have all felt for the amazing support from the faculty and staff throughout this academic year.
Mark your calendars! The Teacher Scrip drive will run from May 5 to 16. Stay tuned for more details on how to participate and submit your order. Got questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to the Teacher Scrip Team: Misaki Nishimura; Claire Chen; Summer Zhang; Christina Huang
Personal-Use Scrip Gift Card Drive
It's time to purchase scrip gift cards for the summer. Don’t forget to order your Lands End’ gift cards to purchase uniforms for the new school year. The scrip program 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.
More information and links to purchase regular scrip will be available soon. Questions? Contact Julia Guo or Eva Wang
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Join CFA and Volunteer Today!
Parental involvement is crucial to the success of our community. Whether you have a little or a lot of time to get involved, we have opportunities that fit your schedule and interests. From helping with fundraisers to organizing social events, there are many ways to make a positive impact. If you are interested in volunteering for the 2024/2025 school year, please contact next year's incoming CFA President, Brian Chung.
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