Spring Concert:
Seasons of Love!
Saturday, April 25, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
We are looking forward to our Spring Concert on Saturday, April 25, starting at 10:30 a.m. Students need to wear blue jeans (pants or shorts) with the centennial t-shirt and be in the classroom by 10 a.m. Please bring a blanket or a low chair, and enjoy the music on the lawn! Let’s celebrate seasons of care, connection, and community at Clairbourn.
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Spring Fair is this Saturday!
Saturday, April 25,11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. after the Spring Concert
Enjoy delicious food and yummy treats, as well as rides, cool prizes, new games, and experiences such as the pony ride and petting zoo. All the wristbands, dunk tank/raffle tickets and some food/drinks will be available for sale on day of fair. 100% of the raffle fundraisers support the school's enrichment programs. All rides and games are FREE for students. Wristbands are REQUIRED for unlimited rides and games for children. Adults will not need wristbands. Wristbands for non-Clairbourn friends or family can be purchased for $80 on the day of the fair.
Sponsorship
Please consider sponsoring the spring fair. Ride and game booth sponsorships are still available starting at $200. 100% of the sponsorship fundraisers support the school's enrichment programs.
VIP Tent Sponsor $5,000
(2 spots remaining)
• Private canopy with a table for eight
• VIP reserved parking for
the spring concert and fair
• Lunch meals for eight delivered to the table
• Signage and eCourier acknowledgement
Thank you to our VIP Tent Sponsors:
Manwani Family
(Grade 5) |
Nijjar Family
(Grade 2, 4 & 7) |
Chen Shay Family
(Grade 4 & 6) |
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Thank you to our Ride & Game Booth Sponsors:
Chung Family
(Grade 4 & 7) |
Lee Family
(Grade 4 & 7) |
| Guok Family (Grade 5) |
Zhang Family (Kinder) |
| Zhang Family (Grade 5) |
Giang Family (Grade 2) |
Chen Family
(Grade 5) |
Wazni Family
(Grade 1, 2 & 4) |
Nijjar Family
(JPK, K & Grade 3) |
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Open House, Art Show, and Instrumental Concert
Tuesday, May 12, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
 We are thrilled to present our live instrumental concert on May 12 at 4:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and support our fourth to eighth grade musicians.
The in-person Open House for grades JPK - 8 is after the concert from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. in classrooms. The Art Show will be open from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the MPB.
Come and see how much your children have grown and learned this year and meet your teachers for
next year!
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Field Trip Highlights
The fourth graders had an exciting and enriching visit to the California Science Center. The day began with an immersive IMAX film, Antarctica, which transported students to the farthest reaches of this wild and majestic continent. They dove beneath the sea ice to explore different seafloor habitats, where purple starfish thrive and jellyfish glide in a mesmerizing yet deadly dance. The film also took them alongside playful seals, over towering mountain peaks, and across vast penguin colonies. It ended with breathtaking views of the largest gathering of humpback whales ever captured on film.
 Following the movie, students put their engineering skills to the test in a hands-on, inquiry-based boat lab. Working collaboratively, they designed and built their own boats, experimenting with different strategies to keep their creations afloat. It was inspiring to see their problem-solving abilities and teamwork in action.
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April Drop Everything
and Build Day
Well done, Cougar Engineers!
 To celebrate Earth Day yesterday, the Middle School students were challenged to build a wind-powered car that could travel the farthest distance. Engineers were given paper, foil, straws, dowels, skewers, paper clips, and binders to attach to car frames. No tape was allowed in this challenge, adding another engineering constraint. Using fans to power the cars meant the engineers needed to design the best way to catch the wind while keeping their cars stable and able to travel a straight line.
In the end, the runners-up in the sixth grade were Penny and Junya, and the car that went the farthest was built by Everest and Tony. In the seventh grade, the runners-up were Katilin and Emma, and the car that went the farthest was built by Nicole and Jeremy. And in the eighth grade, the runners-up were Kevin and Belen, and the car that went the farthest in the entire Middle School was built by Keira and Hins.
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Auction Highlights
Jessica Z. (5th) was Head of School for the day yesterday and started the day by greeting students at dropoff, running the morning assembly, sitting in on important meetings and having lunch in the Manor House with a few of her friends. To top it all off, Jessica proclaimed an extra free dress day.
Our librarian for the day, third grader Milania N., enjoyed a day learning about how the library functions. She got to greet the students, process their books, and read stories to her peers while working alongside our librarian, Mrs. Ward. She also learned how to cover the new books and had a special lunch in the library with some friends. Thank you, Milania, for making this day special with your enthusiasm!
 Third grader Priscilla stepped into the role of Director of Communications and Marketing last week. She had a busy day attending meetings with Dr. Patzlaff and Mrs. Zamora, taking photography requests from teachers, and visiting classrooms across campus. Her favorite task was photography, and she especially enjoyed learning how to process photos. Priscilla also had the chance to invite friends to join her for lunch at the Manor House, where they enjoyed In-N-Out and boba drinks, along with a fun dance session. Don’t forget to check out Priscilla’s photo album and her Clairbourn poster on display near the kindergarten area! |
Join CFA and Volunteer Today!
Parental involvement is crucial to the success of our community. Whether you have a little or a lot of time to get involved, we have opportunities that fit your schedule and interests. From helping with fundraisers to organizing social events, there are many ways to make a positive impact.
We are especially looking for a tech savvy individual to serve as a webmaster and support our growing team. If you are interested in volunteering for the 2026/2027 school year, please contact our Parliamentarian, Dana Wong at cfa@clairbourn.org. Thank you for your continued support! |
End-Of-Year Scrip Drive: May 4 - 15
Teacher Appreciation Group Gift Card Drive
The CFA is excited to announce a group gift card drive to help parents express their appreciation for our wonderful faculty and staff. Through our group gift card program, known as Teacher Scrip, you can participate in creating a collective gift that reflects the gratitude we have all felt for the amazing support from the faculty and staff throughout this academic year.
Mark your calendars! The Teacher Scrip drive will run from May 4 to 15. Stay tuned for more details on how to participate and submit your order. Have questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to the Teacher Scrip Team: Misaki Nishimura; Claire Chen; Summer Zhang; Christina Huang
Personal-Use Scrip Gift Card Drive
It's time to purchase Scrip gift cards for the summer. Don’t forget to order your Lands' End gift cards to purchase uniforms for the new school year. The Scrip program allows you to purchase physical gift cards at face value from some of your favorite retailers. The school will receive a percentage of all Scrip gift card purchases.
More information and links to purchase regular Scrip will be available soon. Questions? Contact Eva Wang or Crystal Jin. |
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Follow Clairbourn and Write Us a Review!
By sharing your positive experience, you will not only help prospective families with an insight into our Clairbourn life, but also support us in the search for like-minded families to grow our community!
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Used Uniform Collection Week: April 20 - April 24
In honor of Earth Day, we’re collecting gently used Clairbourn uniforms starting Monday, April 20 until Friday, April 24! Help us reduce waste and support our school by donating items your child has outgrown. A collection bin will be placed near the transportation area throughout the week. Thank you for giving your uniforms a second life!
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Important Dates
April 24:
• Free Dress
April 25:
• Spring Concert and Fair
April 28:
• KFC Lunch Day
April 29:
• Cultural Heritage Dress Day
• Middle School International Potluck
April 30:
• CPK Lunch
May 1:
• Centennial T-Shirt Day
May 4:
• Late Start Day
• Star Wars Theme Dress Day
• Teacher Appreciation Week Starts
May 5:
• Habit Lunch Day
May 7:
• Pasta Lunch Day
• Parent Book Discussion: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
May 8:
• Free Dress
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A Taste of Math
Class 6C recently completed their Ratios & Proportions unit and celebrated with a collaborative café-themed project. In groups, students took on the role of café staff, each specializing in a dessert. Their task was to adjust a recipe by doubling it, reducing it by half, and scaling it to serve a class of 20—including 17 students, Mr. Woo, Mr. Elmore, and one additional guest.
Students applied their understanding of ratios to accurately scale ingredients and justify their mathematical thinking. To bring the project to life, several groups also prepared their desserts, including chocolate brownie cake, caramel-drizzled cookies, and lemon drizzle cake.
The class then participated in a gallery walk, where students explored each group’s work, learned from one another, and sampled the desserts. It was a great showcase of both mathematical reasoning and creativity—well done to all for their effort and achievement!
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CFA Tradition: Honoring Eighth Grade Parents
Thank you to those who attended our last CFA meeting! It was an emotional morning filled with gratitude as we honored our eighth grade parents. We love celebrating their journey at Clairbourn! It was heartwarming to see so many parents who are willing to volunteer for CFA next year.
Thank you for everyone's support in making the community a better place
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Community Helpers
Preschool students have been learning about various helpers within our community.
Each week, they enjoyed dramatic play stations where they could pretend to be a community helper. Stations included a doctor's office, a construction site, and a police/fire station. Various community helpers were also invited to visit the preschool classrooms and share information about their jobs, such as a dentist, police officer, doctor, and firefighter. They discussed safety tips, how to keep their bodies healthy, and which community helper they want to be when they grow up.
Thank you to Dr. Kim, a Clairbourn parent, for a special visit to the classroom!
So much excitement is happening every day in the preschool area!
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Talent Show
Video Submission
If you are interested in participating in this year's talent show, please send your video to talentshow@clairbourn.org by May 15. Please keep your performance between 1-3 minutes and no longer than five minutes.
The talent show will be on Monday, June 1, from 9–10 a.m. for first through third grade students and from 2–3 p.m. for fourth through eighth grade students. |
Teacher Appreciation
Week is May 4 - 8
Let’s show our gratitude to the amazing teachers, specialists, and staff who support our children every day! Families and students are invited to stop by our tables before or after school to write a special note of appreciation. For questions, please contact Vanessa Hernandez, Diana Manwani or Kayla Li. |
Clairbourn Life
Thank you to Student Council for planning an ice cream giveaway treat during lunch yesterday for all the students and staff. It sure was nice to have a frozen treat! With six weeks left of school, let's continue to push through till the end. We got this, Cougars!
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Upload your photos on Vidigami!
Thank you for the help from parents who upload photos from class events and field trips. We love seeing those special moments captured on film. Please continue sharing your photographs on Vidigami.
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