CFA News
The Online Auction Is Open! Bid Now—Don't Miss Out! Auction Will End Sunday, March 17 at 9 pm.
Text "Clairbourn" to 52182 to Set Up Your Account Online
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!
Featured Auction Items
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Detroit Red Wings
 Glass seats at T-Mobile Arena to see the Vegas Golden Knights vs. Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 7 pm includes FOUR tickets and access to the Optum Lounge. With unlimited free food and beverages.
Video Game Truck
 Step right into the 60 ft. long, climate-controlled video game truck with plush limousine interior and experience a true party atmosphere. The video game truck comes with 7 HUGE gaming stations with all the latest consoles and over 150 games! Don't miss out on this fun-filled opportunity.
Feng Shui Consultation
 Discover how your environment affects you and how you can use the wisdom of Feng Shui to reach your fullest potential. Master Jenny Liu has over 20 years of experience in creating harmonious homes and offices that attract prosperity, garner good health and enhance relationships.
Receptionist for a Day
 One lucky student will get to spend priceless time in the front office with Clairbourn's own receptionist Mrs. Cogswell. Greet visitors, answer phones, help with Transportation and much more!
RejuvaYou Peel Facial
 Are you looking for a peel that actually peels? Come and experience the Triple Rejuvenation Peel! Using an advanced combination of three different rejuvenating peel agents, this treatment helps with brightening the skin, and softening of wrinkles, acne scars, and rough texture.
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School News
High School Acceptances
We're excited to celebrate our 8th-graders' acceptances into these high schools shown above and more. Our students had an average of 2 acceptances each and are busy making choices about which school will support them in their growth over the next four years. Many of our students were honored by the high schools with merit scholarships because of the work they did at Clairbourn and their high marks on the entrance exams. We have students who have been offered $500 scholarships, $7500 scholarships, and 50% scholarships renewable for four years. Our students are in demand! We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and progress they have made. They represent Clairbourn well.
Dr. Amy Patzlaff, Ed.D.
Head of School
1st Grade Classroom Store Teaches Economic Principles at Clairbourn
 Early entrepreneurship experiences are becoming increasingly important as an education tool to teach students a host of important lessons that can pay off later in life. According to inc.com editor Tom Foster, who wrote about student entrepreneurship programs in February 2017, “The big idea underpinning all of them: Work has changed, and no matter what career kids ultimately pursue, they’re going to have to constantly adapt and innovate in order to succeed–just like entrepreneurs do.” Read more...
Celebrating the Life of Claire L. Phillips (Our School's Namesake Claire Bourne)
 Clairbourn School celebrates the life of Claire Bourne (known in later years as Claire L. "Deede" Phillips), the namesake of the school, who passed away peacefully in Montana at the age of 97 in January of 2019.
Clairbourn School was started in 1926 by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur K. Bourne, a prominent San Marino, California, couple. A. K. Bourne (1877–1967) was the second son of Frederick Gilbert Bourne who is widely credited with the success of the Singer sewing machine company. Read more...
Sign Up Now - After School Class Offerings
Sign up by Friday, March 29. Classes start the week of April 1 and run through May 24. 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
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 Clairbourn School Grad Dance. If Chipotle gets at least $300, Clairbourn is guaranteed a 33% benefit from the total proceeds!
Please note that in order to benefit the fundraiser, you must place your order in the store. PLEASE DO NOT PLACE ONLINE ORDERS OR USE AN APP. Thank you for participating and supporting our 8th grade class!
Live Auction Item Winner - Zachary Zhang in 5th Grade!
 Zachary Zhang in 5th Grade won the Live Auction Item to be Head of School for a Day! He will shadow Dr. Patzlaff, doing all of the offical duties such as greeting students at Transportation, Morning Assembly, and more! Congratulations Zachary!
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.
Shakespeare Play Was a Smash Hit!
 Clairbourn Middle School students put on a full-text version of Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night in March of 2019. This year, the play was re-imagined in a 1920s setting, and original music was created for the performers by show director Cara Barker. Clairbourn School drama teachers Cara and Paul Barker, along with English teacher Janet Taylor have coordinated their teaching efforts over the years to make Shakespeare accessible, relatable, and performable for Middle School students. Performing in the annual play helps students gain tremendous confidence, performance and memory skills, and an appreciation for the classic works of Shakespeare.
Full Show Video
Shakespeare Show Commercial
Clairbourn Alum, Alena Riboli (*class of 2021), created a video to show highlights of this year's Shakespeare Play.
Arcadia Youth Basketball Win
 Arcadia Youth Basketball team made up of Clairbourn Grade 4 boys played the Dragons over the weekend and won 24 to 18. Thank you to all the parents who came out and supported! The teams play again next Sunday at Arcadia High School.
First row, left to right: Mauricio R., Presley W., Louie L., and Shogo H. Second row, left to right: Jason Q., Anderson G., Frederic S., and Shalom L. |
New Photos and Videos
Parents, please post pics in Vidigami!
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Is Clairbourn Your Favorite Place?
Then let the community know and vote for us online in the San Gabriel Valley Reader's Choice survey. You can list us as your favorite Preschool and also as your favorite Independent School.
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Guess Who?
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.
- completed the L.A. Marathon in 5 hours
- lived in Japan when in the United States Air Force
- had the lead role in a community theater play at the age of 6
- graduated from High School at the age of 16
- spent time working for the Japanese Defense Force and the Republic of Korea
Who is it? Mr. Paul Barker
Special Kindergarten Class Guess Who?
- is wiggley and likes to scratch
- is small, soft, and fluffy
- has a beak, wings, feathers, and tail
- goes "cheep, cheep!"
Who is it? Baby Chicks in Kindergarten!
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