Clairbourn eCourier
11/08/18
School Information
Save the Date for Grandparents and Special Friends Visiting Day
Grandparents and Special Friends are invited to join us on Tuesday, November 20 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a dress uniform day and a half day of school. Attend a special Thanksgiving Assembly at 8:05 a.m. in the MPB, visit your grandchild's classroom, and enjoy refreshments in room 15. Complimentary valet parking will be available on Huntington Drive. Please turn in the RSVP flyer that went home to your child's teacher by tomorrow, 11/09. We look forward to seeing you!
Annual Fund Update
Clairbourn's Annual Fund kicked off on October 12! You should be receiving the brochure packet this week. Our goal is 100% participation in 100 days. Please pledge or donate by February 1, 2019.
Every donation counts and your gift makes a key difference in all aspects of your child's education at Clairbourn. All gifts are 100% tax deductible. For your convenience, here is a link to donate online. You may also drop off a check (payable to Clairbourn School) to Development Director Dr. Janny Chang (Administration Office, 2nd floor).
If you donate by Friday, December 7, you will be automatically entered to win 4 front row seats to this year's Christmas Program of your choice, plus a parking space.
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 Carol Marshall!
Middle School Report Cards
Middle School Report Cards will be mailed out this Friday. They will also be made available on CougarNet by the end of the day on Monday, 11/12.
Honors Assembly
Please note that our first Honors Assembly will be held on Monday, November 12 at Morning Assembly. Dean's List is earned by students who achieve all A's in their core classes and no grade less than Satisfactory. Honor Roll is earned by students who have a minimum of three A's in their core classes and no grade less than B or Satisfactory.
CFA Information
CFA Parent Meeting November 13
Join us Tuesday night, November 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the MPB for a talk given by Georgie Wisen-Vincent, LMFT RPT-S, Raising Innovators.
Learn more about this speaker.
Delicious refreshments will be offered before the talk. We hope to see you there!
Childcare: Complimentary childcare is provided for JPK to 5th grade Clairbourn students only. A snack and water will be provided. Please RSVP with child's name and age to Karen Paciorek.
Support Holiday Giving For Charity
Starting Tuesday, Nov. 6, choose an angel ornament from the Christmas tree at transportation to help donate a gift to a child in need. Gifts should be brought in unwrapped with the angel ornament attached to the gift. We suggest buying a gift in the $20-$25 range chosen from the child's wish list on the back of the angel ornament.
Your generosity will benefit the Foothill Community Unity Center, a charity serving homeless and low-income families in the San Gabriel Valley. All gift donations are due Friday, Nov. 30.
Teacher Appreciation Group Gift Card Program Starts November 1
Every Holiday season the CFA organizes a gift card drive to make it easier for parents to show their appreciation. The Group Gift Card Program allows you to participate in a class gift for your children's teachers and to acknowledge other members of the Clairbourn community who interact with you and your children outside the classroom.
Scrip Gift Cards Are Now Available
Now is the time to purchase Scrip Gift Cards for the Holidays! Orders will be distributed before Christmas break. The deadline for orders is Friday, November 30. Use this Scrip Order Form to purchase gift cards.
Sugar Plum Breakfast and Boutique
Please join us at the Annual Sugar Plum Breakfast on Tuesday, December 4 at the Manor House. Join us in the tradition of wrapping ornaments, socializing, and shopping at our boutique. Invitation to follow.
Parent Volunteers Needed at Cougar Corner Store for 2nd Quarter
Parents - volunteer to work at Cougar Corner for some 2nd quarter shifts! 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!
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.
Generous Donor, Andrea Ma
Thank you, Andrea Ma, for donating 100% of your proceeds from the Entrepreneurial Fair to Clairbourn School! We appreciate your generosity.
Of Interest to Families
Toyota Symphonies for Youth
The Toyota Symphonies for Youth invite children ages 5-11 to soak up the sounds of a world-class orchestra while experiencing the thrill of a live performance. Kids enjoy hands-on workshops, including art-making, and instrument petting zoo, and dance. Join us for a morning of musical celebration that will stay with children for a lifetime. These specially designed programs featuring the Los Angeles Philharmonic introduce children and their families to the world of classical music. Each Symphonies for Youth concert is preceded by a choice of free art workshops. Visit the L.A. Philharmonic here for more information and to purchase tickets.
School Pictures and Videos
Recent Photo Albums Posted to Vidigami.com
Clairbourn School
8400 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
Phone: 626-286-3108 ext. 111
FAX: 626-286-1528
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