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Volume: 2018-19  Issue: 20 Thursday, November 29, 2018
School News

Middle School Thanksgiving Service Song

Composed by Clairbourn students Isabel C., Kennedy K., and teacher Cara Barker, and arranged by Cara Barker, the middle school students performed the song "Giving Thanks" at the Thanksgiving Assembly on Grandparents Visiting Day. You can find the sheet music via these links: www.sheetmusicplus.com and www.jwpepper.com. Below, enjoy the performance!
 

Annual Fund Update

Clairbourn's Annual Fund kicked off on October 12.  Our goal is 100% participation in 100 days. Please pledge or donate by February 1, 2019. 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 next 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 Carole Marshall!
CFA News
 
 Giving Opportunities Due Friday, Nov. 30
 
Holiday Giving Angels for Foothill Community Center: Send an unwrapped gift with the Angel you selected.
 
Teacher Group Gift Scrip: Make a contribution toward the purchase of gift cards to thank your child's teachers and staff. 
 
Purchase Scrip Gift Cards to make purchases for the holiday season: Use this Scrip Order Form to purchase gift cards.
 

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


Dear Clairbourn Families: It's that time of year again!  Please join us as we celebrate the holiday season with Clairbourn's beloved tradition, the Sugar Plum Breakfast. Come wrap ornaments, catch up and meet your fellow Clairbourn parents and do your holiday shopping, too! Feel free to bring your friends and family members. Please view the Evite invitation here and don't forget to RSVP by November 30.  
 
Vendor India Hicks is now taking orders for Claibourn family and friends. She has so many items that she cannot bring them all to Sugar Plum, so shop from the comfort of your home! This is a site that supports women entrepreneurs in their ventures while giving back a percentage of sales to our school. The deadline to order online is December 12 to ensure you get your items before Christmas. 
 
Livia Aryananda and Charis Hsu
Sugar Plum Co-Chairs
 

Used Uniform Sale

Come shop for used uniforms on Thursday, December 6 and Friday, December 7, before and after school. Cash, check, and credit cards are all accepted. There will be additional Used Uniform Sales in January and April.
 

Earn Money for Clairbourn With Your Holiday Shopping!

Shop Amazon by first using the Amazon link at clairbournstore.com.
 
Ordering holiday cards? Shop TinyPrints by first using the TinyPrints link at clairbournstore.com.
 
Register at Ralphs. Go to your account, scroll down to Community Rewards, and chose Clairbourn. You can also register with the alternate ID you use at checkout.
 
Download the Benefit Mobile app to purchase instant digital gift cards. Download the Benefit Mobile App Instruction Flyer.
 

Please Donate Items - Clairbourn Auction

 
In the Spirit of giving thanks, if you or anyone you know is willing to donate an item or service to our auction, please contact Stephanie Chang. The form can be found here. Thank you for your donation.  
Student Spotlight
 
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.
 

Thank You for Your Generous Donation, Andrea M.! 

Andrea M. (in Grade 8) has generously donated new tricycles and a tricycle garage to Clairbourn's Preschool and Kindergarten. Our old tricycles were no longer usable having been exposed to weather over the years. Through her generous donation, we were able to purchase all new tricycles as well as construct a sturdy, new tricycle garage. This new garage will protect the tricycles from weather, keeping them in good condition for years to come. Many students will benefit from this generous gift. 
 
Andrea started Clairbourn in Preschool and is now in her 10th year, graduating in the spring. She expressed a desire to give back to the school as she prepares to graduate and move on to high school. Having fond memories of her time in the Preschool, Andrea felt this was a great way to benefit the school. Clairbourn thanks
her for her thoughtfulness and generosity. 

Congratulations Drop Everything and Build Winners, Jenny C. and Leah D.!

On Tuesday, the middle school students and their grandparents or special guests participated in a "Drop Everything and Build" challenge. The goal was to build a device that launched a marshmallow the farthest using supplies that included rubber bands, binder clips, cards, cups, and a spoon.
 
In the 6th grade, Natalie A., Cecelia P., Parisa B. and Parisa's grandmother had a top score of 802 cm. In the 8th grade, Isabella H. and her grandmother's had a top score of 968 cm. The overall top scorers were 7th graders Jenny C. and Leah D. with a score of 969 cm. Congratulations to all students, grandparents, and special friends for your creativity, problem solving, and teamwork!

Bravo, Annabella C!

Annabelle C. (in Grade 5) will be performing on stage with the LA Children's Choir in the LA Opera's production of Hansel and Gretel. Families who wish to see a performance can get a 20% discount tickets by mentioning Annabelle's name when calling to purchase tickets by phone at 213-972-8001. You can learn more about the production here. 

Entrepreneurs Continue to Give Back

Many thanks go to students Fiona T. (in grade 2), Michelle X. (in grade 3), and Alanna C. and Jasmine T. (in grade 4)  for their generous donations to Clairbourn from the profits made at the Annual Entrepreneurial Fair. Thank you for your entreprenteurial generosity!
 
 

Heathmade Featured on KTLA Morning News

In a segment on KTLA Morning News titled "Shop Local this Holiday Season at Unique Markets" our very own Heath W. (in grade 3) and his company Heathmade were featured. Heathmade sells handmade health and wellness products including lotion bars, lip balms, lip scrubs, healing balms, and hand sanitizers. You can shop at Unique Markets LA  December 1 and 2 at the California Market Center in Downtown L.A. and then in a couple of weeks on December 15 and 16 at the Santa Monica Pier! See the KTLA segment here.
 
 
New Photos
 
Parents, please post pics in Vidigami!
 
 
 
 


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