RSVP for Mothers & Grandparents Visiting Day
Friday, January 30, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Half day of school for students
*Formal or regular uniform.
Come be our special guests for a half day of adventure with your children and grandchildren! Join us in the MPB for Morning Assembly and visit your child's classes throughout the day. Enjoy refreshments and get to know other moms and grandparents. There will be complimentary valet parking in the front parking lot between 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP with this link ASAP!
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Reminder from the Business Office
Clarity Financial Aid application for the 2026 / 2027 school year is due by January 16 for returning families.
Clarity offers a streamlined and user-friendly application process and the application is available now. Please click here to review the details and follow instructions that fit your family's circumstances. Questions? Please contact Clarity support or call 206-210-3752. Feel free to reach out to Clairbourn Director of Business and Finance, Ms. Berge, at any time with questions. |
Clairbourn Families Association (CFA)
CFA Parent Breakfast Social and Meeting
is on January 20
Please join us at our next CFA Parent Social and Meeting on Tuesday, January 20 in the Manor House, right after the morning assembly. Enjoy coffee and breakfast, nice conversations with fellow parents, news about upcoming events, and a chance to win a raffle prize! Hope to see you there!
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Clairbourn Insights
Applying Engineering Skills from Launch
to Landing
This fall, Clairbourn students set out to tackle our Mission to Mars Engineering Design Challenge. They were asked the question, 'How might we design a device to safely land a water balloon falling from a very high height?" to model the challenge faced by NASA scientists and engineers when trying to land the Mars Rovers Sojourner, Spirit, Curiosity, Opportunity, and Perseverance. Each grade began by putting their creativity and engineering skills to the test by tackling a smaller problem, allowing them to rapidly prototype and test multiple iterations of their design per class period. Their initial challenge was to land a roll of tape from the ceiling of the I-Lab without making a sound. There were many crinkles, crunches, and thuds as students tested designs using a variety of materials ranging from inflated bags, table cloths, straws, springs, cardboard, paper, and tape. To read the full blog, please click here. |
Clairbourn Life
Let's Chase Progress Together!
As we start out the new year, we are eager for new growth, new opportunities to learn, and new possibilities. It is exciting to see what unfolds. Here's to another great year of growth and learning! Log in to Vidigami to view and download more photos. Please email Mrs. Zamora for Vidigami support. |
2026 Math Year Challenge
Middle School held a friendly in-class competition to kick off the year. Students were given the numbers 2, 0, 2, and 6 and had to use the various mathematical operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square roots, exponents, factorials, and double factorials to write expressions for the counting numbers 1 through 100. Grouping symbols could also be used and digits could also be put together (like 20, 22, 220, etc.) Students in 8D got the most correct answers. Well done, mathletes! |
Important Reminder
on Uniform Dress Code
As we strive to maintain a positive and respectful learning environment at Clairbourn, we kindly remind you of our school uniform policy. Please ensure your child comes to school dressed according to these guidelines every day.
Daily Uniform Options: Grades K-5
 * Shirt: Clairbourn crest is optional on all shirts.(1) short or long-sleeve collared polo shirt or turtleneck in maize (yellow), navy, white or light blue
(2) kids short sleeve polo shirt in light blue, classic navy or white
(3) peter pan collar top in white or light blue
(4) oxford shirt in white or light blue
A collared or turtleneck shirt must be worn under a sweatshirt or sweater.
* Jumper: navy
* Bottoms: chino pants, shorts, or skort in khaki or navy, or knit skort. No cargos.
* Leggings: may only be worn under jumpers, skirts, skorts and shorts
* Athletic shoes with socks: Shoes must be appropriate for PE classes and using playground equipment.
Outerwear: Grades K-8
 The items listed below are the only sweaters, sweatshirts and jackets students may wear, and the Clairbourn crest is preferred. Solid navy outerwear is acceptable. Class sweatshirts are allowed for middle school only. No other outerwear is permitted, except on Free Dress days.
* Sweater:
(1) cotton sweater in v-neck or crew-neck pullover style, in navy or yellow
(2) V-neck sweater vest in navy only
(3) crew-neck pullover sweatshirt, navy only
* Cardigan: zip-front cardigan in navy or button-front cardigan, in navy, white or yellow
* Jacket/Sweatshirt: in classic navy only
Thank you for your continued
partnership in creating a focused and respectful school environment.
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NO SCHOOL
on Monday January 19
due to the holiday.
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Then vs Now
Built with a vision, still serving with purpose! The MPB stands as a symbol of growth and community. #Clairbourn100
In celebration of our centennial, we invite our community to submit photos for our commemorative mosaic. |
Important Dates
1/16 All School Morning Assembly and Centennial T-Shirt Day
1/19 NO SCHOOL - MLK Jr. Day
1/20 Taco Lunch Day
1/22 CPK Lunch Day
1/23 Free Dress Day
1/27 KFC Lunch Day
1/29 Habit Lunch Day
1/30 Mothers and Grandparents Visiting Day and Half Day (Noon Dismissal), regular or formal uniform
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Parent Book Club: Learning, Connecting, Growing Together
This year, we are excited to offer three Parent Book Club gatherings in the Manor House at 8:30 a.m.:
• February 5 – Mindset by Carol Dweck
• March 26 – Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be by Dr. Becky Kennedy
• May 7 – The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Together, we will engage in meaningful discussions, build community, share strategies for supporting emotional growth and navigating screen-related challenges, and strengthen connections across our parent and school community.
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Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. played a key role in the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until 1968.
King sought equality and human rights for African Americans through peaceful protest. He was the driving force behind landmark legislation such as the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and is remembered each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a U.S. federal holiday since 1986. (Source: The Nobel Prize)
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
Let his legacy of leadership and vision for humanity be an inspiration to us all!
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Join Cougar Corner!
Cougar Corner is open after school each Tuesday and Thursday. Students can pay with cash or charge it to their Cougar Corner accounts.
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Save the date: Centennial Gala is on March 14.
We are seeking auction item donations—luxury goods, travel packages, event tickets, restaurant vouchers, spa treatments, memorabilia, or unique experiences. Every contribution supports our school and students. To donate, please complete the Auction Form or contact CFA for more information.
Please sign up to volunteer at the Centennial Benefit Auction & Gala. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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