First CFA Event of the year: Family Social
September 27 is the Family Social
Join us on Friday, September 27, for the 2024 Family Social. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with other families and kick off the school year together!
This year's Family Social is a free event for all current Clairbourn families. To help us plan effectively, please be sure to RSVP. Since food is limited and will be served on a first-come, first-served basis, we encourage you to RSVP as soon as possible. It will be a fun-filled afternoon filled with music, socializing and a variety of activities.
If you are interested in volunteering at our first CFA event of the year — Family Social, please sign up here. Questions? Contact Michael Lee or Solomon Siah.
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A Dot-tastic Time Being Creative and Learning!
Did you know that September 15 was International Dot Day, celebrated by millions of people around the world?
This day is inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, a story about
a little girl who didn’t think she could draw. The book teaches
important lessons about bravery, creativity and self-belief.
JPK Bumblebees and PK Grasshoppers celebrated Dot Day with a fun learning unit focused on motor skills. They decorated posters, created dot-sticker and Do-a-Dot marker art, and even completed a dot-themed obstacle course. It was truly a dot-tastic time!
Our first graders also joined in the fun by using their creativity to design their own unique dot pictures. Their artwork now decorates the classroom walls, serving as a reminder to always believe in yourself and never give up!
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September Drop Everything and Build
Middle school students were challenged to build the widest structure from paper, index cards, paper clips and 50 centimeters of tape.
The structure could only touch the table within an 8.5” by 11” base, and it could not dip below the plane of the table if it was wider than the table. The middle school
engineers used a variety of designs to support their structures, taking into consideration the strength of the supports and the optimal height. The arms of the structures also took on a variety of designs, with cylinders being a popular choice for their stability. In the end….
The runners-up in 7th grade were Austin and Ethan, and the widest structure in 7th grade was built by Warren and Victor. The runners-up in 8th grade were Matthew, Teddy and Bella, and the widest structure in 8th grade was built by Mary and Ruby.
Last but not least, the runners-up in 6th grade were Emma and Grace, with the widest structure in the whole middle school built by Xenia and Emily.
Well done, Cougar Engineers!
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Book Fair is Coming!
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Book Fair, running from October 7-10!
This year’s theme is Peace, Love, Books. Readers Make Leaders. It’s a fantastic opportunity for students to discover new books and foster a lifelong love of reading.
CFA is selling Book Fair T-shirts to help students get excited about the upcoming Book Fair! There will be four special Book Fair T-shirt days, Sep. 17, 24, Oct 1 and 7, where students can proudly wear their shirts to show support for our event. You can stop by the Book Fair table near transportation or purchase your T-shirts here.
Please consider sponsoring our Book Fair. All sponsorships and donations are 100% tax-deductible. More sponsorship opportunities and info is available on the CFA Store. All sponsorships are 100% tax deductible.
Gold Sponsor $1000
Gold sponsors will receive:
• Invitation to the Authors’ Luncheon (for parents only)
• $50 Scholastic E-Wallet
• Poster Signage
• Acknowledgement in the eCourier
Library Wish List $500
Your donation will help enhance library technology, expand our library’s collection of non-fiction books, and provide essential curriculum books, including Battle of the Books, CYRM curriculum books and more.
Donations to the Library Wish list will receive:
• Poster Signage
• Acknowledgement in the eCourier
• More sponsorship opportunities and information available on our website
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9th Annual Entrepreneurial Fair
Clairbourn's kidpreneurs are invited to showcase their business acumen!
The exciting 9th annual Entrepreneurial Fair will take place on October 25 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. on the Scott Studenmund Field.
Please check out the Welcome Letter to learn about the rules and guidelines. This year, we're limiting similar booth concepts to two, so early registration is encouraged. Application Form is due by October 18. Please check additional documents.
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Participants can demonstrate their entrepreneurial skills by:
• Developing their own brands
• Creating innovative products or services
• Building effective marketing strategies
• Engaging directly with customers
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The fair will feature a diverse array of
student-made items, including:
• Original arts and crafts
• Innovative inventions
• Delicious baked goods
• Homegrown plants
• And much more
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This event provides Clairbourn's budding business minds with a unique platform to transform their creative ideas into real-world entrepreneurial experiences. All interested students should register early to secure a spot in this popular event. Questions? Contact: Dru EncinasWe look forward to seeing our students' entrepreneurial talents on display
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| Late start day on Monday 9/30. 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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Fathers and Grandparents Visiting Day
Wednesday, October 9
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! Come and enjoy refreshments under the lunch canopy. We are excited to welcome you! |
Important Dates
9/20 All-School Assembly, Clairbourn T-Shirt Day
and Community Coffee
9/24 Panda Lunch Day
and Wear Book Fair
T-Shirt Day
9/26 Taco Lunch Day
9/27 Free Dress
9/30 Late Start Day
10/1 Pizza Lunch Day and Wear Book Fair or 60's Theme T-Shirt Day
10/3 Pasta Lunch Day
10/4 Clairbourn T-Shirt Day
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Clairbourn Life
Learning is taking off! School is buzzing with lots of happenings from back-to-school night, CFA meetings and picture day. Looking forward to a great year!
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Clairbourn map made by heart!
Eighth grader Arissa X. spent her summer sketching and drawing a hand-made map for the school and wowed everyone with her artistic talent. Check out her artwork displayed at the front office until mid-October! |
A Message from your Librarian, Mrs. Ward:
As part of our annual Clairbourn Book Fair, which is coming up the week of October 7-10, we have arranged for some amazing authors to come and speak with the students.You also have an opportunity to pre-order books by these authors. For books purchased through the Book Fair ONLY, the authors will autograph and personalize the books. There is a strict deadline, however, for these autographed copies. All pre-orders must be returned with payment by Thursday, September 26.
For the 4th-8th grade parents: please note that there are additional books available at this time. For those who have already ordered from the limited selection of titles for our Donuts and Discussion activity (thank you!), those books will be autographed as well.
Please have your student return these books to the library sometime between October 1-3. Our librarian Mrs. Ward will collect these for personalization by the author and return them during the Book Fair.
Note: only a very limited selection of these books will be available at the Book Fair, so please place these orders early.
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Student Council leads the way
with a cultural presentation
for Hispanic Heritage Month!
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor influential Hispanic Americans who have made significant contributions to our communities. Student Council introduced Emma Tenayuca at the Morning Assembly, a civil rights activist born in 1916 in San Antonio, Texas.
From a young age, her grandfather instilled in her a strong sense of Mexican identity, fueling her passion for social justice. By age 16, she organized for workers' rights and fearlessly spoke against discrimination, despite facing threats and jail time. She led the Pecan Shellers Strike, resulting in a significant wage increase for 12,000 workers and marking a major victory in the Mexican American fight for equality.
Although she faced backlash and removal from her leadership role, Tenayuca continued advocating for workers' rights, earning the support of the mayor and helping bring about lasting change for Mexican Americans. Through her courage and perseverance, Emma Tenayuca embodied the qualities of a true leader with heart.
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