School News
The Engineering Design Challenge - The Building and Testing Phase
This week 1st – 8th grade students are participating in a week-long Engineering Design Challenge. Engineers from Skanska, a world leading project development and construction group, explained to students how the structure of a suspension bridge works and also discussed a project of theirs right here in L.A. - the 6th Street Viaduct Replacement Project. Following the presentation, students went to work on their bridge designs and assembly with guidance from our visiting Skanska engineers. Today, students did their last test runs and tomorrow after Morning Assembly we will hold the final test challenge for each grade.
Join Us for the Engineering Design Challenge Finals Tomorrow in Lieu of the Community Coffee
Tomorrow students will put their final designs to the test and will see how much weight their suspension bridges can hold. We invite you to join us for this exciting event and to celebrate in the students' hard work and innovation this week. The final design test will take place in the MPB directly after Morning Assembly. We hope to see you there!
Report Card Notice
 At the end of the first quarter, report cards were given to you in paper form at the Parent-Teacher conference. For the remaining quarters, your child’s report card will be made available digitally on your CougarNet account, beginning Friday, January 25. To log in to your CougarNet account, please do the following:
- Go to the Clairbourn website and click “Login” on the main page.
- Enter your login information. If you do not remember your login information, please email Mr. Millard at kmillard@clairbourn.org for assistance.
- If you don’t see a link for the report card when you get logged in, click on your child’s name in the upper left corner. The next window will have a link to the report card.
Save the Date for Mothers Visiting Day, February 8!
 Come be our special guests for a half-day of adventure with your children! Drop off your car with our complimentary valet parking in the front parking lot starting at 7:30 a.m. Check in before 8:00 a.m. at the Transportation Pavilion for your name badge and a map of the campus. Then head off to the MPB with your student for Morning Assembly. Spend the day visiting classes and see the classroom dynamics that make Clairbourn a special place to learn. Throughout the day, enjoy refreshments in Room 15 in the Robert W. Nafie Building (administration building) and visit with other Clairbourn moms!
Please note this special day is a required Dress Uniform day and a half day for all students.
Clairbourn's New Mission Statement: Creating Scholars and Leaders With Heart
 Clairbourn is proud to announce its new mission statement: “Creating Scholars and Leaders with Heart.” We’re not changing who we are, we’re just stating it clearly for all to understand. Anyone who is familiar with the school knows that our graduates stand out for these three reasons. They are academically prepared to take on the rigors at top area high schools, they are equipped with leadership skills, and they have kind hearts that are service-minded. That’s why our graduates are in demand! Read more...
Sign Up Now - Some After School Class Offerings are Still Available
Sign up by Friday, January 18. Classes start the week of January 22 and run through March 15. Download desired class forms below and follow vendor instructions to register. Questions? Email Michelle Cogswell at mcogswell@clairbourn.org.
JPK-K Class List
1-8 Class List
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CFA News
Used Uniform Sale Happening Tomorrow, January 25!
Now that the temperature has dropped, stop by the Used Uniform sale to pick up items to keep your kids warm during their school day! Fleece jackets, long pants, and long sleeved shirts available! Or, stop in to stock up on uniform staples for this coming Spring!
Join Us at the CFA Meeting on Tuesday, February 12
The Clairbourn CFA will hold their February meeting after Morning Assembly on February 12. Please join us for some yummy food, socializing, and to learn more about the exciting events coming up in the next few months. Hear Mrs. Cara Barker talk about Clairbourn's Shakespeare play and see our students perform!
Support the Clairbourn Auction "Bid-Win-Give For Our Children"
The Clairbourn Online Auction is happening on March 7 through March 17. Bid on great items all from the comfort of your home! The proceeds support the school!
Don't Miss the Clairbourn Family Luau
 The whole family is invited! On February 22, Clairbourn is hosting a family dance — Aloha style! Dust off those dancing shoes and grass skirts and join us to boogie the night away in the MPB. Tickets are $60 per couple and $25 for any extra person. There will be a hula performance, a DJ, shaved ice, and dinner. Be sure to save the date and attend this exciting event. More info to come soon.
Parent Volunteers Needed To Work at Cougar Corner Store
 Parents, please volunteer to work at Cougar Corner for some 3rd quarter shifts. Choose to work at least one day a week from 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. from January 22 to March 22. All volunteers will be trained, get free daycare for their children during their shift, and receive free beverages and snacks. Please follow this link to sign up for your shift. The Cougar Corner Team thanks you in advance for your support and dedication to Cougar Corner!
Please Add Money to Your Child's Cougar Corner Account
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Student Accomplishments
Send in Your Student Updates!
Did your student win an award, learn a new skill, make something cool, have an adventure, or do a service project? We'd love to post it in the eCourier! Email Annie Conner at aconner@clairbourn.org with the details including a photo or video if you have one.
Many Thanks for Your Care for the Homeless, Girl Scout Troop 3501!
Girl Scout Troop 3501 assembled and donated 50 hygiene kits to the LA Mission recently to benefit Los Angeles' homeless population. Thank you girls for your selfless giving to others!
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Parents, please post pics in Vidigami!
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Broken Umbrella?
We've had reports of the large Clairbourn umbrellas breaking upon opening. This seems to be a problem with only one of the umbrella boxes we recently opened. If this happened to your umbrella, please email Nancy Ward at nward@clairbourn.org. She will give you a replacement. We apologize for the inconvenience! |
Guess Which Staff Member?
Each Friday, Dr. Patzlaff has been playing a fun "Guess Who?" game to help our community get to know our Clairbourn staff a little better.
Guess Who?
- Backpacked through Europe for two and a half months
- Skied the slalom race and won "Fastest Woman" four years in a row
- Witnessed a solar eclipse from the top on an ancient sun temple pyramid in Mexico
Who is it? Mrs. Ann Mize!
Guess Who?
- Is a Southern California native but lived in chilly Michigan for four years
- Experienced flying in a helicopter in Hawaii
- Can still sing the 50 states song she learned in 5th grade
- Loves science fiction like Star Wars, Star Trek and Guardians of the Galaxy
Who is it? Ms. Karen Roberts!
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