CFA News
The Online Auction Is Open! Bid Now—Don't Miss Out!
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Givesmart, our auction app, has been updated, so even if you placed bids in the past, you will need to re-register. Need help? Please stop by our table at Transportation or email Stephanie Chang. Thank you for your support!
Live Auction Item—Available Only at the CFA Meeting, March 12—Be There to Win!
Head of School for a Day! Has your child ever dreamed of being the boss? Now is your chance to make their dream come true! At our next CFA meeting on March 12 you can bid on Head of School For a Day. This is open to 5th through 8th-graders only. If you are unable to make the meeting, please consider sending a person to bid for you.
CFA Parent Meeting Tuesday, March 12, 2019 after Morning Assembly
Join us on Tuesday, March 12, at 8:30 in the Multi-Purpose Building (MPB) to learn about volunteer opportunities still available for this school year. Come socialize, sign up to volunteer, enjoy yummy food, and meet other parents. We hope to see you there!
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School News
Shakespeare Play Tonight and Friday Night. Buy Your Tickets at the Door.
 Treat yourself and your children to a must-see production of Twelfth Night performed by Clairbourn Middle School students in the MPB. Everyone needs to experience this important opportunity available to students at Clairbourn!
The play is 2 hours with a 15 minute intermission.
Treats will be sold at intermission.
Show dates: Thursday, March 7 at 7 pm, Friday, March 8 at 7 pm.
Ticket Sales: Tickets are $12, and will go on sale at the door at 6:30 pm Thursday & Friday.
Who can come: We encourage families to bring their children, friends, and family! Recommended ages are 1st grade on up.
Donor Leadership Appreciation Party
Our most recent bi-annual Donor Leadership Appreciation Party took place on Tuesday, March 5th at the Manor House to honor and thank the donors who gave or pledged $1,000 or more to the 2018-19 Annual Fund and our other funds. It was a delightful midday gathering attended by parents, trustees, administrators, Head of School Dr. Patzlaff, and even former headmaster Dr. Nafie. Read more...
Save the Date! Chipotle 8th Grade Grad Dance Fundraiser March 18, 2019
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to benefit the Clairbourn School Grad Dance attended by 7th and 8th grade students. Visit the the Chipotle at 3409 E. Foothill Blvd. in Pasadena on Monday, March 18 between 4 pm and 8 pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone, or tell the cashier you're supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to Clairbourn School Grad Dance. Thank you for participating and supporting our 8th grade class!
Clairbourn Summer Academy
We have a new Summer Program on campus! The Clairbourn Summer Academy Program is now offered by the well-respected organization, Parker-Anderson. This company provides summer learning opportunties on our campus where students are able to explore their interests, develop skills, and prepare for the next level of academic challenges in the fall. Be sure to sign up! See link below.
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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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New Photos and Videos
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 Who?
Each Friday, Dr. Patzlaff has been playing a fun "Guess Who?" game.
Guess Who?
- was the school's first student and namesake
- stayed at Clairbourn through high school
- would travel up to the family's Lake Tahoe ranch in the family's Duesenburg car
- has a daughter named Vicki Phillips who is a Golf Pro
- Now lives in Montana and goes by the name Deede Phillips
Who is it? Claire Bourne
Guess Who?
- married the heir of the Singer Sewing Machine Company fortune
- started a school in her San Marino home in 1926
- turned the school over to Mrs. Butterfield to operate in 1927
Who is it? Emily (Mimi) Boxer Bourne
Emily Bourne and her daughter Claire in the 1990s
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