End-of-year Scrip Drive Ends Tomorrow!
Teacher Appreciation Group Gift Card Drive
CFA organizes the Teacher Scrip drive that runs from May 4 to 15 to make it easier for parents to show their appreciation for our faculty and staff. This tradition helps us all adhere to our gift giving policy. Gift cards will be distributed during the last week of May. Order forms are due by May 15. There are two ways to participate in the teacher and staff group gifts:
• Please note a small credit card processing fee will be applied to all online orders.
Personal-Use Scrip Gift Card Drive
Please support the CFA and our school by participating in the Scrip program. You may purchase gift cards from your favorite retailers, and our school will get a percentage of rebate on all your purchases. You may purchase Scrip cards via the CFA online store or by submitting the Scrip order form to the front office. All Scrip card order forms are due by 1:00 p.m. on May 15. Questions? Contact Eva Wang or Crystal Jin.
There are two ways to purchase Scrip gift cards:
• CFA online store: Purchase Scrip gift cards on the CFA Online Store. A small credit card processing fee will be charged for all online orders.
• Scrip order form: Purchase Scrip gift cards using this Scrip order form and mail or return to school by May 15. |
Class of 2026 Highlights
Can you match each baby photo to the correct eighth grader?
Look How Much They Have GROWN! We are proud of our mighty Class of 2026. Some of our eighth graders are Clairbourn lifers and have been Cougars since preschool or kindergarten, while others joined us later on in middle school. Give it a try before clicking here for the answer! |
Where Talent, Creativity, and Community Shine
Scholars • Leaders • Heart
 On Tuesday evening, we celebrated another year filled with progress and hard work. Classrooms came alive with students' projects and presentations, and it was heartwarming to see the pride our students take in their work and the strong sense of connection across campus.
The Art Show, curated by Miss Germonprez, beautifully showcased the creativity of our students, featuring a variety of styles and mediums. It was a joy to watch students guide their families through the displays, excitedly pointing out their own pieces while also appreciating the work of their peers.
A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Kiertzner and Mr. Elmore for leading our musicians in a vibrant Instrumental Concert. The performance highlighted not only their talent, but also the growth and commitment they’ve shown throughout the year.
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Auction Highlight
Vanessa-Mei from fifth grade was the Director of Facilities and Security for the Day. She learned about campus maintenance, the tools used to complete various tasks, and the important role each member of the maintenance team plays in keeping our campus running smoothly. She even had the opportunity to drive the golf cart around campus, conduct a fire drill, check each classroom to ensure everyone evacuated safely and quickly, and help turn off the fire alarm in a timely manner. As a special keepsake, Vanessa-Mei made a cement handprint, gifted by our Director of Facilities and Security, Mr. Morehouse. Thank you, Vanessa-Mei, for helping keep our campus safe!
Alex N. from eighth grade joined Ms. Clara as Clairbourn’s photographer for the day and covered the swim meet! Before the meet, they fueled up with In-N-Out and set out to document the Clairbourn swim team’s achievements.
Alex did a fantastic job behind the camera, capturing the athletes’ hard work and memorable moments throughout the event. Sports photography can be challenging, but Alex rose to the occasion like a pro! Great job, Alex, and we can’t wait to see you continue to make your mark through your photography!
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Parker-Anderson
Summer Camp
Parker-Anderson is offering summer camp on our campus for students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Please check the flyers or visit our summer camp webpage.
For questions, please call Parker-Anderson at (818) 650-8676 or reach out to our after-school coordinator Mrs. Cogswell.
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| | Talent Show video submission is due TOMORROW!
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. |
Important Dates
May 15:
• All School Morning Assembly
• Centennial T-Shirt Day
May 19:
• Panda Lunch Day
May 21:
• Taco Lunch Day
May 22:
• Free Dress
May 25:
• No School (Memorial Day)
May 26:
• KFC Lunch Day
May 27:
• Class Color Day
May 28:
• CPK Lunch Day
May 29:
• No School (Teacher Grading Day)
• Trimester 3 Ends
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Fitness Challenge: Physical Education Program
Our physical education (PE) coaches have been leading an exciting Fitness Challenge to promote fitness awareness across campus! Students (and even teachers) demonstrated and practiced different exercise challenges based on the weekly theme of either strength, flexibility, agility, speed, or cardio.
Exercises included squats, agility runs, pushups, burpees, yoga poses, and jump rope. In morning assembly, we even had a plank contest, a pushup contest, and a limbo contest! Regardless of ability, Cougars were encouraged to join in and develop healthy habits. Keep up the good work! |
Clairbourn Life
Teacher Appreciation Week brought some extra fun to campus with a weeklong Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament for staff!
Each staff member started with 10 silly bandz as their “lives” and challenged one another throughout the week to collect more. Special twists included hidden rubber ducks, “Wager Wednesday,” and Thursday power-up cards. Friday’s “Winner Takes All” finale ended with Mrs. Neilson crowned champion after an exciting final showdown at transportation!
Students in grades 1–8 also joined the fun during Friday's assembly with their own tournament, where Adam in third grade took home the win!
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Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
This week, Student Council did a presentation on Linda Sue Park, in honor of AAPI Heritage Month.
Linda Sue Park is an award-winning author of children’s and young adult literature. Born in Urbana, Illinois, she studied at Stanford University, Trinity College Dublin, and the University of London. Interested in storytelling from a young age, she turned her passion for writing into a successful career. Her novel A Single Shard won the Newbery Medal in 2002, and Project Mulberry received the Chicago Tribune Young Adult Fiction Award. Park’s writing is praised for its cultural insight and connection with young readers.
She also supports the Alyssa World Changers Fund, which helps provide clean water to children in Africa. Through her writing and charitable work, Park continues to inspire people around the world.
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