Clairbourn eCourier
09/13/18
School Information
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Important Reminder about the Start of the School Day
As a reminder, the school day starts at 8:00 am. Lower school students are expected to be in their classroom by this time, and middle school students are expected to be in the lunch area. All 1st - 8th grade students then proceed to Morning Assembly, which begins at 8:05. Students who arrive after 8:00 should head directly to the MPB and leave their bags outside the entrance.
For the next month, students who arrive after 8:10 am will be marked tardy to school, but starting in mid-October, tardies will be marked at 8:05.
Tardies and absences are part of student's transcripts sent to area high schools, and can be taken into consideration as part of the application process, so it is important for students to arrive to school in a timely manner.
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Come to Our First Community Coffee,
Friday Septmber 28th
All parents are invited to come to the Manor House, Friday September 28th at 8:30 am, for a social gathering with light refreshments. Administrators will be in attendance to chat and answer questions. We hope to see you there!
Dr. Amy Patzlaff Spoke at Recent CFA Meeting
At this weeks first CFA meeting of the school year, Dr. Amy Patzlaff spoke on the exciting year ahead. In her address to parents she stressed the importance of embracing a growth mindset. Below are important highlights from her inspiring speech.
- This year our theme is One Big Clairbourn Family. As a school family, we set the stage for student success by providing the atmosphere to support the academic challenge
- When teachers design lessons, they do it with a high ceiling. This allows everyone to participate and learn. It lets the less experienced or less confident students access the information, but also leaves room for the more experienced students to take their learning to the next level. It allows challenge for all students.
- In the elementary grade, the key to success is developing the growth mindset. A growth mindset is one that values effort, values challenge, values pushing ones perceived limits.
- People in a growth mindset tend to outpace those with a fixed mindset because they are willing to take risks and challenge limits. The great news is that the growth mindset can be learned.
- Risk, failure, growth, resilience. These are the steps on the way to success. "There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period." - Brene Brown
- We need to help students frame setbacks or disappointments as learning opportunities and learn to use them as spring boards towards progress.
School Spirit Shirts - Order Before Sept. 28th!
Buy our new "One Big Happy Clairbourn Family" T-Shirts before the cut-off date. Parents, staff members, alums, and friends of the school can order shirts online in our new Clairbourn Spirit Store. Show that you're a proud member of our school family and get your shirts while they last. (Current students and staff have already been issued one free shirt to wear on Clairbourn Shirt Days and to school activities.) Shirts will be available approximately two weeks after the ordering deadline.
Shop the New Clairbourn Spirit Store
Visit the Resource Board in CougarNet to shop the Clairbourn School Spirit Store
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We're selling optional uniform accessories, such as headbands, hair-bows, and scarves that can be combined with the required Clairbourn uniform look. We also have handy items to show your school spirit like Clairbourn logo umbrellas, key fobs, drink tumblers, and more. All orders must be placed online, are for pickup only, and will be available on the next business day after ordering. The pickup location for orders is the Cougar Corner snack shop located on campus across from the Multi-Purpose Building.
About Our Campus Vegetable Gardens
Matt Heidrich, from Farmscape, who cares for Clairbourn's six vegetable garden beds on campus, is a gardener and educator with a passion for health and wellness. Before joining Farmscape, he was a Master Garden Ranger for Enrich L.A., the largest public school gardening program in Los Angeles. In addition to teaching and maintaining his own school gardens, he oversaw maintenance, teaching, and curriculum development. Previously, Matt taught outdoor adventure programs for Northeaster Illinois University and the Northbrook Park District in Illinois. He also teaches yoga, meditation, HIIT, and spin on the weekend at the South Pasadena YMCA. If you see him on campus, say hello and thank him for showing our students how to care for and grow edible plants.
CFA Information
Parent Volunteers Needed at Cougar Corner Store
Parents, volunteer to work at Cougar Corner for some 1st quarter shifts. Choose to work as little as one day a week from 2:45 pm to 3:30 pm from 09/14/2018 - 11/2/2018. All volunteers will be trained, get free day care 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!
Add Money to Your Child's
Cougar Corner Account
Parents, please provide funds for your child's Cougar Corner account. Cougar Corner is the snack shop that opens right after school where students can buy drinks or food. Visit the Clairbourn Online Store to fund your child's Cougar Corner account.
Time to Order Scrip
CFA is now accepting Scrip orders!
CFA supports the school by selling scrip cards to be used at many food and retail business.
Drop it off in the "Scrip" envelope located in the Reception Office.
Entrepreneurial Fair Event
Calling all entrepreneurs! Students can sign up to rent a booth (only $20) at Clairbourn's 5th Annual Entrepreneurial Fair on Friday, Oct. 19th. Students may sell any items they create, make, cook, build, or grow: arts & crafts, inventions, baked goods, plants, etc. (Please, no commercial video game booths unless the games were created by you!) Learn more about it here.
Ready to become an Entrepreneur? Follow these steps:
- Submit your Start-Up Deck and booth fee by September 26th. The power point Start-Up Deck is a requirement and is available for download at the Clairbourn Store.
- Track product costs and determine retail price using an Activity Based Cost Tracker.
- Follow this link to rent your booth to sell your items! You can also pay via cash or check. Make checks out to Clairbourn Family Association. Deliver all check and cash payments to the Entrepreneurial Fair box in the Admin. Building.
- September 30th we will have an Entrepreneurs Workshop to learn best selling practices, selling and display tips, and pick up promotional tools. Choose from two sessions: 2 to 3 pm and 4 to 5 pm. Location to be determined.
- Submit forms and questions to Amber Pollard-Wilson at amberpollardwilson@gmail.com
Special Lunch Ordering
Special Lunch is an important part of the CFA's fundraising. Special Lunch happens every Thursday and on the 1st and 2nd Tuesdays of each month. We kindly ask that you to ensure your child will receive their special lunch.
Parent Help Needed for Special Lunch Days
A friendly reminder to all 4th grade parents - October is your month to cover back parking lot duty for special lunch days! As part of the CFA, we are looking for your assistance to help serve lunch to our kids. The CFA brings in special lunch vendors on the first two Tuesday's and every Thursday as a way to raise funds for Clairbourn. It also give you a nice break from packing lunches! Each grade is assigned a month during the school year. Please sign up with your child's grade so that we may continue to provide this special treat for the kids.
Coming Soon - Clairbourn's Book Fair
We are ramping up for our annual Book Fair! In addition to volunteers to run the Book Fair, we are in need of an Art Director for our Book Fair. Show off your creativity by signing on to help us create an underwater wonderland of books! We are also looking for someone with photoshop skills. Please contact Stephanie Nava or Ting Sung if you have these skills and would like to help.
Alumni News
Former Clairbourn Students, Tristan Huo, Becomes Eagle Scout
Tristan Huo (Clairbourn Class of 2015)began his scout career in second grade at Clairbourn School as a cub scout. When he was in the sixth grade, he joined Boy Scout Troop 355...Read more here.
School Pictures
Recent Photo Albums Posted to Flickr.com
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.
Clairbourn School
8400 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
Phone: 626-286-3108 ext. 111
FAX: 626-286-1528
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