Middle School Outdoor Ed
Middle school students learn and build connections beyond the classroom
Our middle school students returned form their three day adventure trips to CIMI and Pali last Friday! They enjoyed many hands-on activities that gave them a deeper understanding of the marine and mountain ecosystems,
connected with nature and went on many hikes with their peers.
Besides the sea exploration, seventh and eighth grade students enjoyed land adventures as well and worked together to conquer CIMI's team-building challenges. They also took on the climbing wall under the stars, played an epic game of camouflage, and celebrated a classmate's birthday at CIMI!
Sixth graders tried out fun concoctions of mixed-up fountain drinks at Pali, a favorite tradition, and participated in lots of activities including archery and going on the zipline! They also loved the team building activities such as the ropes course, where they had to trust each other and belay for one another while singing Karaoke together.
 Lots of encouraging words helped the students feel courageous enough to push themselves to try something a little bit intimidating. It was wonderful for our students to bond with each other off campus!
Special thanks to our dedicated middle school teachers who chaperoned these trips and provided unwavering support and supervision while ensuring our students' safety throughout this unforgettable experience.
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Thank you to all the fathers and grandparents who joined us for Fathers and Grandparents Visiting Day!
Your presence made the day special for our students and we are grateful for the love, support and joy you bring to our school community. Your involvement means the world to us and to the children! |
Picture Retake Day is October 16 in 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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Reading, Outdoor Discoveries and More!
Special reader volunteers filled our campus with joy and excitement as they helped kick off Book Fair Week. Many parents joined classrooms to read featured book fair selections to students from all grade levels. The students were thrilled by the engaging stories and delighted to see their families in the classroom, fostering a strong sense of community and connection. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our love of reading and share in the excitement of the book fair. A heartfelt thank you to all the parents and families who made this event so memorable!
Meanwhile, our JPK-K students embraced the tradition of outdoor exploration by taking off their shoes and socks, rolling up their pants, and digging a trench, with a hose placed at one end to create a flowing river. Over the years, they’ve expanded the river with lakes, bridges, and additional branches. This year, the river extended even farther, forming a circle around the back of the sandbox. The children loved every part of the experience—digging, pouring water, and walking along the riverbed. It was a fantastic opportunity for them to discover, play, and learn while fostering their curiosity and love for nature.
It was a week full of creativity, connection, and fun for all the students on campus!
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Entrepreneurial Fair
is October 25
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 and 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.
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 Encinas |
Conference Day
Friday, November 1 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: yaud5. 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 October 25 at 4 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 November 1 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 Friday, November 1.
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Sibling Applications
are Due 10/14!
Applications are open for the 2025-2026 school year! Sibling applications are due Oct. 14 and new family applications are due Dec. 14.
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Annual Fund
Let’s reach 100% participation by Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3!
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Book Fair: Donuts and Discussion Highlights
We love seeing our students as active readers. Donuts and Discussion is a unique opportunity for a small group of students in grades 4-8 to meet with our visiting author, Kate Messner. This was an informal session in the library, where they exchanged thoughts on the books, discussed the writing process, and enjoyed getting to know each other. Great job, Cougars! |
Our Next CFA Parent Meeting is October 15
We invite you to join us for the next CFA Parent Meeting on October 15 in the Manor House, immediately following the Morning Assembly. At this meeting, we'll be sharing details about several exciting upcoming events, including the Entrepreneurial Fair, Sugar Plum, Scrip, and the Teachers' Scrip Group Gift.
In addition, Mr. Beaber, our Innovation Lab Coordinator, will provide an update on the fantastic projects our students are working on in the iLab. We will have light refreshments and a door prize raffle.
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There is no school on Monday, October 14. |
Important Dates
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
10/22 Panda Lunch Day and Wear Red Day
10/24 Taco Lunch Day
10/25 Free Dress
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Clairbourn Life
Mrs. Sov recently volunteered in the 8th grade science class on a lab day.
The students used settling, filtration and evaporation to separate different types of mixtures. Mrs. Sov's lab experience as an organic chemistry major and her career as a process engineer make her a helpful resource for the students in the hands-on exploration of science!
And look at how our fifth graders enjoyed some downtime, juggling with their fifth-grade teacher, Mr. Williamson!
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The Power of Language
The middle school students learned the Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish. They mastered the 'Juramento a la Bandera' by reciting it in Spanish while simultaneously signing it using American Sign Language. Students in grades 6 through 8 demonstrated this during Morning Assembly.
We have been incorporating these insights into Spanish class as a way to raise awareness and support Hispanic Heritage Month, while also highlighting what students are learning in Spanish class, where Hispanic heritage, culture, and language are celebrated throughout the year! |
Q2 Parker-Anderson and Lango Classes
Sign up for Parker-Anderson and Lango second quarter enrichment classes and extended care. The deadline for class enrollment is October 24. Classes begin October 28.
Please see the attached flyers for details:
Lango JPK - K After School Language Classes
(click on the flyer above)
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