Building Gratitude
 At Clairbourn, gratitude and an appreciation for the good around us are not just celebrated during Thanksgiving but are integral to our daily lives. Our cherished Thanksgiving Assembly brought the community together for this meaningful tradition.
Preschool and kindergarten students added their own special touches to the celebration by crafting pumpkin cake, turkey hats and festive placemats. After enjoying snack time, the JPK, PK and K classes delighted everyone with songs including the Turkey Hokey Pokey, Five Little Turkeys and more. Be sure to check out more photos on Vidigami!
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Teacher Appreciation Group Gift Drive Ends Tomorrow!
Place your order ASAP! The Group Gift Card Program (Teacher Scrip) allows you to join a collective gift for your child's teachers, faculty and staff who have pre-selected the scrip gift cards. Cards will be distributed along with a list of contributing families during the week of December 16.
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How to order:
1. Go to the CFA Online Store. (a small credit card processing fee will be charged for all online orders)
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Sugar Plum on 12/13
Sugar Plum is a cherished Clairbourn tradition and it will take place in the Manor House following the Morning Assembly on Friday, December 13. Join us for breakfast and holiday boutique shopping. A portion of the proceeds from the vendors will be donated to the CFA. We look forward to seeing you there. Please RSVP to 818-688-1704 by December 9. Questions? Email the Sugar Plum chairs: Lucy Balikian, Betty Campana, Victoria Masuda |
Operation Santa Paws
Please support our fifth grade service learning project!
The fourth and fifth graders are holding a collection drive on behalf of Operation Santa Paws. All the collected items will benefit furry friends at the San Gabriel shelter. Please bring the items to the drop box in the transportation area. Due to safety concerns, stuffed toys, tennis balls, rawhide items and pig ears cannot be accepted.
 Items Needed: BEDDING (new or gently used towels and blankets without filling), FOOD (dry canned dog/cat food), MISCELLANEOUS (cat litter, sealed packs of chicken or beef flavored dog/cat treats).
We will collect donations until Friday, December 13. Thank you for supporting our fourth and fifth graders!
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When History Inspires Innovation
Revolutionary War-Themed Design Challenge
In history class, the 8th grade has been studying the causes and events that led up to the Revolutionary War.
One such event was the Boston Tea Party, and in science class, the 8th graders were recently challenged to a special 8th-grade-only Drop Everything & Build activity relating to that infamous protest.
After reviewing the causes of the protest, the 8th graders were tasked with building a device that could keep a tea bag dry for the longest period of time in a tub of cold water. The engineers were given craft sticks, wax paper, tape and yarn, and were guided by Betty Tang, Bea and Teddy's mom, who gave advice and encouragement based on her experience as an engineer.
All the engineering teams were successful, and none of the devices started leaking tea for several hours! In the end, Fiona and Malena earned an honorable mention for keeping the tea bag dry even though their device came apart, and the winners were Jerry and Teddy, who kept the tea bag dry until well into the next day!
Cougars, each of you exhibited perseverance, ingenuity and creativity.
We are proud of you!
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| Late start day on Monday 12/9. 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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12/6 Free Dress
12/9 Late Start Day
12/10 Breakfast for Lunch Day
12/11 Holiday Sweater Dress Day
12/12 Taco Lunch Day
12/13 All School Morning Assembly / Clairbourn T-Shirt Day / Sugar Plum
12/17 Habit Lunch Day
12/19 Free Dress and Panda Lunch Day
12/20 Half Day with noon dismissal and Holiday Festive Dress (no pajamas)
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Winter break is from December 23 to January 3
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Don't miss
the next used uniform sale!
Friday, December 13
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
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Thank You For Being Part Of Our Legacy
Thanks to your generosity on Giving Tuesday, we are now at 97% current family participation in our Annual Fund. We appreciate all of you who have contributed during our Annual Fund campaign season from September 30 to December 3! Your contribution makes a difference! If you still want to join in on the Giving, here is the link!
It’s not too late to share any stories, photos or videos of you or your child engaging in an act of kindness. Email Joannes Rodriguez to share how you participated in the Giving Tuesday movement.
As always, thank you for your generosity and supporting our scholars and leaders with heart!
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Be the Light: Celebrating the Season Together
Friday, December 20
from 10 - 11 a.m.
Clairbourn MPB
Parents are invited to attend the 2024 Clairbourn Holiday Concert and see what JPK to fifth grade students and our Clairbourn Band have prepared for us. Please wear holiday festive attire. No pajamas or costumes please. See you there!
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Little Things That Brighten Our Day
Mrs. Smith's third-grade class earned a special reward for their outstanding behavior, achieving 25 class stars through excellent listening, following directions, and displaying respectful behavior. Just before Thanksgiving break, the students kicked off their shoes, laid out picnic blankets, and enjoyed a picnic lunch on the lawn!
Mrs. Smith brought Krispy Kreme donuts as a sweet surprise for dessert. The students enjoyed the opportunity to relax on the lawn, smell the fresh air and spend quality time together. It was a magical experience they hope to repeat soon!
Let our third graders inspire us to cherish the simple things in life that make us smile! |
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