School News
Middle School Students Sweep First Place in Math Competition!
Despite intense stormy weather, students from over 30 schools turned out to test their skills in the Bosco Tech Math Competition held on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
We are proud to announce that Clairbourn 6th-graders won 1st Place (for the second year in a row) in the Bosco Tech Math Competition (small school division). Our 7th/8th-graders also won 1st Place, which is gratifying because last year they matched the scores of the 1st Place winners, but had a slightly longer test-submission time.
Also worthy of great celebration are Clairbourn’s results in the Individual Math Awards category. Among all 132 competitors from 30 schools in the 5/6 Grade Level Division, Clairbourn’s Brian X. won 1st Place with a perfect score of 30 out of 30 questions, and William L. came in 3rd Place with a score of 25 out of 30. In the 7/8 Grade Level Division, with 153 students from 30 schools competing, Jason L. took 2nd Place with a score of 40 out of 50 questions.
This math competition is based on a test for students from grades 5 and 6 (Level I) and grades 7 and 8 (Level II). Each student took a test individually that consisted of 30 questions for Level I and 50 questions for Level II. Students had 1 hour to do the exam and were not allowed to use calculators.
It is also worthy to note that Clairbourn School allows any willing student to volunteer to compete on the two teams.
7th/8th Grade Team: Back Row: Austin Hong, William Ho, Kevin Zhang, Wendy Waite, Emily Bu, Matthew Chen, and Branden Orellana. Front Row: Barbie Zhang, Jenny Chen, Andrew Pavel, Jaleen Tseng, Jason Liu, Aaron Chang, Kaylie Sheng, and Leah Drazic.
6th Grade Team: Back Row: Natalie Arminak, Jake Jin, Anthony Chang, Brian Xu, Kelly Zhang, Parisa Bryant and Vanessa Hsu. Front Row: Dylan Wu, William Liu, Mikey Fortanasce, Jake Tseng, Adrienne Xiao, Ashby Zee, Cecilia Pang, and Yu-Hong Chen.
Way to go Cougars!!!
Poetry Alive at Clairbourn: Teaching Communication Skills and Confidence
The Importance of Presentation Skills
Individuals with excellent presentation skills are in high demand—especially since public speaking is one of humanity’s greatest fears. So how can a school like Clairbourn help students overcome self-consciousness and learn to speak and present professionally? One way is offering the Poetry Alive In-School Residency Program—a week-long event where second through fifth grade students learn a poem by heart and then dramatize it with characters, movement, and special intonation. According to Poetry Alive instructor Robin Kime, “They turn a poem into a play.” This kind of training not only helps to create a love of poetry, but also helps students develop “main idea” comprehension, creative expression, and interpersonal skills. Read more...
See the pictures and videos at the end of the eCourier
The 4th/5th Grade Service Learning Project Needs Your Support
Many young children in our local area are in need of help! Some students do not have basic school supplies including backpacks, pencils, markers, paper—and this makes school more challenging for them. The fourth and fifth-grade students at Clairbourn School have partnered with the nonprofit organization, Sydney Paige, to raise funds to buy school supplies for Estrella Elementary School in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Donate Today:
Support the On-Campus Fundraising Events:
You can also support our on-campus events running from February 20 to February 26. These activities include Change for Change, a bake sale, and a Blaze Pizza Restaurant Fundraiser—all of which will raise money for Estrella Elementary School supplies!
Stay tuned for more videos about Clairbourn’s 4th and 5th grade service learning project.
Tomorrow is 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).
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 as a child from Kindergarten through third grade. Her husband Mike Reiling also attended Clairbourn at the same time. Read more...
The Reilings with extended family at Jeffrey Reiling's Clairbourn Graduation in 2018
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CFA News
Aloha Clairbourn Parents!
Clairbourn's First Family Dance is fast approaching! Get out your Hawaiian outfits and buy your tickets now!
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. Don't be "lei"zy, buy your tickets at the Online Clairbourn Store. Also, look for our "Family Luau" table at transportation starting next week to buy your tickets. Come to 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. We will be having another Volunteer Fair for you to sign up for some fun activities and support our school. Also, come learn about Clairbourn's Shakespeare play and see video clips of past shows! We will be auctioning off four front row seats and parking for one of the Shakespeare 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!
Help us by donating items for the auction. If you or someone you know has anything they would like to donate please contact Stephanie Chang, Stephanie Nava, or Bridget Paciorek. Middle School, please do not forget to drop off your $50 donation to the front office for the auction. Thank you for your support!
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
Thank you for helping us reach 98% participation in 100 days!
A huge thank you goes out to our wonderful Annual Fund Co-Chairs, Jason Nava and Carole Marshall!
If you have any questions or feedback and want to be involved in next year's Annual Fund as a captain or chair, please email development@clairbourn.org.
JPK - 100% Participation - Congratulations!
(Captain Anny Shen)
PK - 100% Participation - Congratulations!
(Captain Connie Kim)
Kindergarten - 91% Participation
(Captain Stephanie Furukawa Nava)
1st Grade - 100% Participation - Congratulations!
(Captain Ting Sung)
2nd Grade - 100% Participation - Congratulations!
(Captain Ely King)
3rd Grade - 96% 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 - 96% Participation
(Captain Livia Aryananda)
7th Grade - 96% Participation
(Captain Carole Marshall)
8th Grade - 100% Participation - Congratulations!
(Captains Penny Frick and Ely King)
Faculty/Staff - 100% Participation - Congratulations!
(Captain Nancy Larr)
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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.
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Parents, please post pics in Vidigami!
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Reminder
The Tuition Agreement along with the Reservation Deposit for your student is due on February 14. In order to reserve your child's space at Clairbourn, please sign and return it today. Any delay risks your child's spot being moved to the waiting list. |
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?
- Traveled to Norway for a summer to visit relatives
- Lived with families in Mexico and Guatemala while studying Spanish
- Participated in competitive gymnastics
- Has three children who are all Clairbourn graduates
Who is it? Mrs. Janice Elmore
Guess Who?
- Lived in Slovakia and Slovenia
- Traveled to four continents and intends to visit all continents
- Is a huge Seattle Seahawks fan
- Swam competitively from age 7 to 15
Who is it? Ms. Lindsay Dezutter
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