Class of 2026:
High School Acceptances
Please Join Us in Congratulating Our Graduating Class of 2026!
Our students will be attending the following schools in the fall: Flintridge Preparatory School, Harvard-Westlake, La Salle College Preparatory High School, St. Francis High School, Sage Hill School, EF Academy, The Webb Schools, and Phillips Exeter Academy. |
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.
The Teacher Scrip drive will run from May 4 to 15.
There are two ways to participate in the teacher and staff group gift:
• Please note a small credit card processing fee will be applied to all online orders.
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.
Please visit the CFA Online Store to purchase Scrip gift cards. A small credit card processing fee will be charged for all online orders. Questions? Contact Eva Wang or Crystal Jin. |
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 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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Thank you for celebrating community with us!
 This year’s spring concert, “Seasons of Love,” celebrated one hundred years (four hundred seasons) of care, connection, and community at Clairbourn School. Students from junior pre-kindergarten through fifth grade performed songs centered on the four seasons, moving through the year one season at a time. Woven throughout these performances were messages of hope, peace, joy, and love.
 As we reflect on our own lives and on the journey of Clairbourn School in the past one hundred years, we hope to remember, as the song so beautifully says, to measure it in love. Click here to read the full blog.
Special thank you to Ms. Kiertzner and Mr. Elmore for a great concert, the administration for your support, the JPK through fifth grade teachers for your assistance and patience, and to the maintenance crew for your hard work!
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Clairbourn Families Association (CFA)
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Spring Fair this year!
This year's Fair was a testament to the unwavering spirit and dedication of our community. The heartwarming reward of witnessing the children's joy, hearing their laughter, and seeing the beaming faces of our parents reaffirms why we are so fortunate to be part of the Clairbourn family.
None of this would have been possible without the tremendous support of our generous sponsors and donors, dedicated members of the CFA, the Fair committee and the Clairbourn staff, faculty and maintenance team . Please click here to read the full list of volunteers. We extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of them!
Thank you to our VIP Tent Sponsors:
Chen Shay Family
(Grade 4 & 6) |
Nijjar Family
(Grade 2, 4 & 7)
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| Manwani Family (Grade 5) |
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Thank you to our Ride & Game Booth Sponsors:
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Lee Family (Grade 4 & 7)
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Guok Family (Grade 5)
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Chen Family (Grade 5)
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Giang Family (Grade 2)
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Zhang Family (Grade 5)
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Zhang Family (K)
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| Abdishukurov Family (K) |
Chung Family (Grade 4 & 7)
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Wazni Family
(Grade 1, 2 & 4) |
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Full of Gratitude,
Michael Lee and Eric Sasahara
CFA Spring Fair Chairs
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Science & Curiosity Across the Campus
Big Questions • Real Science:
How Students Explored Space and Earth
Fifth grade students were given a choice board of 8 driving questions to explore the science of space. Each student picked the one that was most interesting to them and researched the science behind that mystery. Students researched vocabulary terms, brainstormed how to present the science, and built their presentations all in class. It was completely student led and student built. Students then presented their projects to peers in class, engaging in peer discussions on their presentations and research.
 Author Wallace Stegner once said that "National parks are the best idea we ever had. Absolutely American, absolutely democratic, they reflect us at our best rather than our worst." The sixth grade class has been learning about the features that make America's national parks so special. Using a lesson from Mount Rainier National Park, the students collected data to experimentally determine the moisture content and angle of repose necessary to form lahars, which are volcanic mudflows. The students also researched different national parks and wrote letters to the rangers asking questions about the erosion and deposition that shaped the landscapes and about the rangers' jobs. We have started to receive replies from the rangers, and mail call has become an exciting part of 6th grade science class! |
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Late start day on Monday 5/4. Students may not arrive before 9:30 a.m. School opens at 9:30 a.m., the doors open at 9:40 a.m., and class begins
at 10:00 a.m. |
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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 table at transportation before or after school to write a special note of appreciation.
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Important Dates
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
May 12:
• Noon Dismissal
• 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.: Instrumental Concert
• 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.:
Open House:
• 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.:
Art Show in MPB
May 14:
• Taco Lunch Day
May 15:
• All School Morning Assembly
• Centennial T-Shirt Day
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Have you moved
or changed your phone number?
Occasionally we send out mailings through the U.S. Postal Service and we want to make sure we have your correct mailing address. Please update any changes in your CougarNet account. Thank you! |
Honoring the Cultural Heritage of our Clairbourn Community!
The Clairbourn community celebrated a Cultural Heritage Day!
Students, faculty, and staff wore traditional attire or a shirt to represent their culture. Some also wore their Clairbourn shirt to represent being a part of the Clairbourn culture! Thank you to middle school social studies teacher Mrs. Neilson and science teacher Ms. Vinnedge for organizing this special event, and to all of the middle school parents for sharing a dish from your culture! |
Auction Highlight
Class Parties
Students from kindergarten to third grade enjoyed their auction class party hanging out with friends and teachers. They even got to play with Ms. Dezutter's dog, Brigitte, who added joy to their afternoon!
Middle School
Mystery Party
A group of middle school students enjoyed an afternoon solving a murder mystery at the Manor House. Check out their actions, challenges and highlights!
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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. |
Clairbourn Connection
Alumni Return for the Spring Fair! It is always a joy to welcome back our alumni. Thank you for being part of this special day!
We love seeing our alumni stay connected to Clairbourn. If you have a favorite memory or story about a Clairbourn alum, we would love to hear it! Help us celebrate our Cougar community— share your stories with us!
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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! |
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