Peace • Love • Books
Readers Make Leaders: Book Fair is Next Week!
Book Fair is a fantastic opportunity for students to discover new books and foster a lifelong love of reading. Please consider sponsoring our Book Fair. All sponsorships and donations 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
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Fathers & Grandparents Visiting Day
We look forward to welcoming you!
Wednesday, October 9, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Half Day & 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! |
Students from 1st through 8th grade united in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!
The 4th and 5th grade students performed a dance and sang a song in Spanish during Morning Assembly. In Spanish class, they have been practicing El Alfabeto en Español (The Alphabet in Spanish) by using four different modalities (seeing, hearing, speaking, and signing) as they practice to master the jingle. It is a fun way to learn El Alfabeto en Español!
Middle School Spanish classes also shared a collaborative art project they worked on earlier this month, paying tribute to many Hispanic-Americans who have significantly influenced the United States.
Take Lin-Manuel Miranda, for example. He was born in 1980 in Washington Heights, NYC, grew up loving musicals and wrote "In the Heights" in college, which later won a Tony Award for Best Musical. His groundbreaking hip-hop musical "Hamilton," telling the story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, made a huge impact on theater.
Rita Moreno, the first Hispanic woman to win an Academy Award for her role as Anita in "West Side Story," was born in Puerto Rico and was on Broadway at 13. She achieved the rare feat of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony, and Peabody Award. Truly in a league of her own is Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic American woman in space and the granddaughter of Mexican immigrants, earned a doctorate from Stanford, became an astronaut, and later became the first Hispanic director of Johnson Space Center.
These are just a few highlights of the people in their collaborative mural. As we continue the celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, we invite you to learn more about Hispanic people and their fascinating stories. No matter what area of interest you explore, we are sure that you will find Hispanic people whose work and talent have been influential in the United States. |
Thank you for coming together last Friday to make the Family Social a tremendous success!
What a fantastic way to kick off the new school year, surrounded by joy, laughter, and the spirit of togetherness that defines Clairbourn. Seeing both old and new families come together reminds us of what makes Clairbourn so unique—our shared commitment to building and strengthening our sense of community. This event wasn’t just a fun afternoon; it was a celebration of the connections that make our school feel like a family.
 Families enjoyed food, music, and fun activities that brought smiles to both children and parents. A big thank you to DJ Scott for keeping the energy high with great music, and to Solomon Siah and Chin Guok for leading the games and entertainment. The giant tug-of-war was a hit as always, and the water battle was a splash with the kids (and some parents). We hope there wasn’t too much water tracked into your cars! Even Captain Cougar made a special appearance.
Of course, this event would not have been possible without the incredible efforts of our volunteers. The Family Social Committee is immensely grateful for your time, energy, and dedication. A special thank you goes to: Connie Kim, Brian Chung, Ting Sung, Fiona Zhang, Eric Sasahara, Chin Guok, Jeanette Zamora, Carolyn Morales, Kevin Chow, Queenie Chen, Eddie Huang, Lydian Lin, Ronald Liu, Sabrina Chen, Albert Chen, Melissa Nijjar, Floy Shieh, Shirley Zhang, Che Wang, Ting Sung, Leidy Nijjar, Apryle Ferguson, Lucio Kim, Mastaneh Wazni, Siyi Zhao, AND the Facilities Team, led by Ryan Morehouse.
 This event was a true reflection of what makes Clairbourn so special: the willingness of so many to give generously of their time to create experiences that strengthen our community. Thank you for helping make the Family Social an important tradition that reminds us all of the power of connection and belonging. Here’s to a wonderful school year ahead!
With great appreciation,
Family Social Chairs
Solomon Siah, Scott Nguyen, and Michael Lee
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There is no school on Monday, October 14. |
Important Dates
10/4 Clairbourn T-Shirt Day
10/7 Wear Book Fair or 60's Theme T-Shirt Day
10/8 Breakfast for Lunch Day
10/9 Fathers and Grandparents Visiting Day and half day of school
10/10 Taco Lunch Day
10/11 Free Dress
10/14 No School
10/15 Habit Lunch Day
10/16 Picture Retake Day
10/17 KFC Lunch Day
10/18 All School Assembly and Clairbourn T-Shirt Day
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Picture Retake
Day is October 16 at the MPB!
If you still need to order your photos, please visit
and enter picture ID EVTNB83V7 (all numbers). If you have already ordered and need a retake, come to the MPB on October 16 following Morning Assembly and bring the photo packet you received along with the printed ID your child received. That packet is your "ticket" for a retake!
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Meet your Annual Fund Chairs
A Legacy of Community Growth and Progress
Our Annual Fund chairs, Armine Mikayelyan and Jun Lau, and their class captains are ready to rally our community to 100% family participation! We invite you to participate in this year’s Annual Fund with a gift that is meaningful to your family.
Let’s reach 100% participation by Giving Tuesday, December 3!
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Clairbourn Life
What an incredible community! Thank you to each of you for making Clairbourn life so special and enriching!
Check out our community supporting Private School Village (PSV) this past weekend, our student ambassadors proudly represented Clairbourn during tours, and Middle School advisory classes hosted an interactive quiz game, allowing students to bond while learning about Clairbourn's history and the expectations of being the oldest students on campus. Clairbourn life is full of Cougar spirit and energy! We are proud of our community!
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Entrepreneurial Fair on October 25
Clairbourn's kidpreneurs are invited to showcase their business acumen at the 9th annual Entrepreneurial Fair on October 25 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. on the Scott Studenmund Field.
Participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their entrepreneurial skills by:
• Developing their own brands
• Creating innovative products or services
• Building effective marketing strategies
• Engaging directly with customers
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
DO NOT MISS OUT!
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?
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