School News
Announcing Clairbourn's Newest Trustee, Kerry Reiling
Dear Clairbourn Families, please help us welcome our newest member of the Board of Trustees, current parent Kerry Reiling. Kerry has a long history with Clairbourn School. She attended Clairbourn herself as a child from Kindergarten through third grade (her husband Mike Reiling also attended Clairbourn at the same time when he was a child). Read more...
Majovski Motivational Assembly Talk 2019 - Africa Overland Expedition
Katelyn and Chris Barnecut visited Clairbourn as the speakers for the Majovski Motivational Assembly. They shared their 6 month adventure, traveling by motorcycle, across the African continent in 2018. They started in Cape Town, South Africa and made their way north to Egypt. Their blog can be found at http://distanttracks.com.
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 morning visiting classes and see the classroom dynamics that make Clairbourn a special place to learn. Enjoy refreshments in Room 15 in the Robert W. Nafie Building (administration building).
The 2019 Design Challenge – Building Bridges
 At Clairbourn School, we believe the engineers of tomorrow, who will shape our systems, machines, and infrastructures are in the process of awakening to their talents and life-purpose. The all-important spark destined to fire up their career dreams can come from anywhere, and often those moments happen at school thanks to an inspiring teacher, a visiting speaker, or a memorable project. Read more...
The Engineering Design Challenge Winners
Last week students in grades 1 - 8 participated in a week long Engineering Design Challenge to build a bridge that could stand AND hold weight. Students in grades 1-5 were asked to build an elevated bridge design and students in grades 6-8 were asked to build a suspension bridge. The students tested their designs several times, received insight from real engineers, and put their final designs to the test on Friday following the Morning Assembly. Here are the final results for each grade:
Grade 1
1st Place - holding .5 kg - Olivia K., Mark L., Keira W., Isabel P., Alan O., & Jordan A.
2nd Place - holding the road - Wan-tao L., Belen R., Ellion C., Gwen Z., Chao Chao Z., & Aaron O.
Grade 2
1st Place - holding 7 kg - Bella R., Anthony M., Richard W., & Sebastian E.
2nd Place - holding 1 kg - (tie) Ray Z., Jerry Z., & Malena Z. ; Kaitlyn N., Matthew M., & Elena V.
Grade 3
1st Place - holding 7 kg - Lukas D., Asal E., & Marc C.
2nd Place - holding 5 kg - Michelle X., Sofia R., & Heath W.
3rd Place - holding 1.5 kg - Matteo Y., Arissa X., & Wesley C.
Grade 4
1st Place - holding 7 kg - Kelson J. & Shalom L.
2nd Place - holding 2.5 kg - Mauricio R. & Hannah B.
3rd Place - holding 1 kg - Susanna L. & Louie L.
Grade 5
1st Place - holding 12.5 kg - Annabelle C. & Andy H.
2nd Place - holding 7 kg - (tie) Charlotte Y & Nick N.; Cole C. & Melanie Y.
Grade 6
1st Place - holding 14 kg - Jake J & Sarah I.
2nd Place - holding 7 kg - Kelly Z. & William L.
3rd Place - holding 1.5 kg - Cecilia P. & Evan B.
Grade 7
1st Place - holding 7 kg - (tie) Raymond M. & Raymond T.; Austin H. & Kaylie S.
2nd Place - holding 2.5 kg - Barbie Z. & Roxy P.
Grade 8
1st Place - holding 19.5 kg - Jason L. & Isabel C.
2nd Place - holding 7 kg - (tie) Jessie K & Samantha F.; Aaron C. & Alicia W.
The Winning Project of the 2019 Engineering Design Challenge - Building Bridges
Learning Outcomes of the 2019 Design Challenge
A lot of planning and effort goes into a school-wide activity like the annual Engineering Design Challenge at Clairbourn. Middle School Science Teacher Joanna Kibbe is the person who coordinates this multi-grade activity. It involves picking the right concept to explore, assembling a ton of supplies into kits for each student team (enough to rebuild twice), and lots of scheduling and coordination of the building and testing opportunities. It also involves finding industry experts who can come on campus to speak and work with the students during the Design Challenge Week. Read more...
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CFA News
Get Your Tickets Now to the Clairbourn Family Luau
Open to all grades (JPK-8)!
Friday, February 22, 2019
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the MPB
Dinner, Luau Dancers, Live Hawaiian Music, DJ, Dancing, Hula Lessons, Hawiian Shaved Ice, Photo Booth, Keiki Craft activities. $60 per couple and $25 per additional persons. Buy your tickets at the Online Clairbourn Store. Join Us at the CFA Meeting on Tuesday, February 12
The Clairbourn CFA will hold their February meeting after the 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. Come learn about Clairbourn's Shakespeare play and see our students in a sneak peek preview of the show! We will be auctioning off four front row seats and parking for one of the shows, either March 6 (4 p.m.), March 7 (7 p.m.), or March 8 (7 p.m.).
Support the Clairbourn Auction "Bid-Win-Give For Our Children"
The Clairbourn Online Auction is happening March 7 through March 17. Bid on great items — all from the comfort of your home! The proceeds support the school!
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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Annual Fund Update
We are up to 90% participation for the Annual Fund! Please help us reach our goal of 100% participation by February 1! All gifts are 100% tax deductible. Here is a link to donate online. You may also drop off a check (payable to Clairbourn School) to Development Director Dr. Janny Chang in the Robert W. Nafie building (Administration Office, 2nd floor).
JPK - 100% Participation - Congratulations!
(Captain Anny Shen)
PK - 95% Participation
(Captain Connie Kim)
Kindergarten - 91% Participation
(Captain Stephanie Furukawa Nava)
1st Grade - 100% Participation - Congratulations!
(Captain Ting Sung)
2nd Grade - 88% Participation
(Captain Ely King)
3rd Grade - 81% Participation
(Captain Bridget Paciorek)
4th Grade - 100% Participation - Congratulations!
(Captain Cathy Lee)
5th Grade - 100% Participation - Congratulations!
(Captains Roxanne Cheung and Stephanie Chang)
6th Grade - 81% Participation
(Captain Livia Aryananda)
7th Grade - 76% Participation
(Captain Carole Marshall)
8th Grade - 86% Participation
(Captains Penny Frick and Ely King)
Faculty/Staff - 100% Participation - Congratulations!
(Captain Nancy Larr)
Annual Fund Donation Levels to Consider:
Life Benefactor - $20,000 and up
President's Circle - $10,000 - $19,999
Founder's Circle - $ 5,000 - $9,999
Trustee's Circle - $2,500 - $ 4,999
Head of School's Circle - $1,000 - $2,499
Cougar Circle - Up to $999
Many thanks to our wonderful Annual Fund Co-Chairs, Jason Nava, Stephanie Nava, John Marshall, and Carole Marshall!
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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.
Congratulations, Porsche S.!
Porsche S. (in Kindergarten) participated in the "21st Annual L.A. Web Children's Drawing Contest." Her art submission won the Excellence Award and Honorable Mention for her age group earlier this month. The awards ceremony was attended by numerous community leaders, VIPs, and the mayor of El Monte. Porsche enjoys creating all types of art, from paintings to clay molding, to kitchen creations and desserts!
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Way to Go, Valen S.!
Valen S. (in grade 3) competed in the 2019 California Junior Olympics Pistol Championship earlier this month. As the youngest competitor, he exceeded expectations and came in 2nd place. With a possible 600 points, Valen scored only two points behind first place for his category. He has been training for the past nine months in the "10 Meter Air Pistol" competition. This past summer he also placed 2nd in the National Progressive Position Pistol competition in Colorado. He is looking forward to further success in the upcoming competitions this year at the state and national levels.
Congrats All-Stars, Ashby and Irene X.!
Ashby and Irene X. (in grade 5) played in the 5th/6th division All Stars game for San Marino Community Athletics Association. Ashby won the 2nd place overall for the SMCAA Basketball 2018-2019 Girls 5th-6th Grade Division.
Way to Go, Chess Star, Kevin Z.!
Kevin Z. (in grade 7) won 2nd place and a $250 prize at Dreaming King Open U1900 3-day chess tournament in San Diego this past weekend. Nearly 200 players of all ages competed. Way to go, Kevin!
Kevin Z. Performs for Tickler Tuesday in Morning Assembly
Kevin Z. (in grade 7) performed Canon in D by Pachelbel and Für Elise by Beethoven on Tickler Tuesday this week in Morning Assembly. Thank you for your lovely performance, Kevin!
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Parents, please post pics in Vidigami!
Your Child is Featured in Photo and Video Albums From the Engineering Design Challenge Below!
Below you can find links to video and photo albums for each grade level as well as video and stills from the special assembly held Wednesday morning.
(award certificate photos included)
Grade 1 Videos and Photos
Grade 2 Videos and Photos
Grade 3 Videos and Photos
Grade 4 Videos and Photos
Grade 5 Videos and Photos
Grade 6 Videos and Photos
Grade 7 Videos and Photos
Grade 8 Videos and Photos
Presentation and Overall Winners
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Broken Umbrella?
We've had reports of a few of the large Clairbourn umbrellas breaking upon opening. This seems to be a problem with only one of the 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?
- Spent the night at sea on a fishing boat
- Was featured with her daughter on ESPN Sport Center
- Has worked in research & law enforcement
Who is it? Mrs. Mary Drazic!
Guess Who?
- Swam competitively for 16 years as a free and fly sprinter
- Studied abroad in India
- Once taught 250 girls in India the lyrics to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Hiked 10 of the 53 14,000 foot peaks in Colorado
Who is it? Mrs. Kimberlee Maltbie!
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