Hillsides Gift Card Drive
Collection runs from November 3 - 19.
.png) This Thanksgiving season, let's join together to help families who need our support now more than ever. CFA and Student Council are teaming up to host a gift card drive to support Hillsides, an organization that provides assistance to local families in need. We invite you to participate in our scrip campaign by purchasing scrip gift cards from the variety of participating grocery stores.
Visit the CFA Online Store, turn in the Scrip Order Form, or drop off your own donated gift cards at the front office. Gift cards for Hillsides will be collected from November 3 to 19, but orders through CFA must be placed by November 7. Any questions, please contact CFA. Your support will make a direct impact, and together, we all win!
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Quarter 1 Sports Awards
Game On: A Season Full of Heart!
The boys flag football team kicked off the year with a remarkable season filled with energy, teamwork, and growth. From thrilling plays to strong leadership on the field, our athletes gave their all every game. Their sportsmanship and commitment to one another truly stood out. Congratulations to the entire team for an outstanding season of hard work and heart!
Here are our quarter one flag football award recipients:
MVP Award:
Austin |
Most Improved: Atticus |
Coaches Award:
Daniel |
What a season for the girls volleyball team! From thrilling rallies to impressive serves, the players brought focus, energy, and joy to each game. Their communication and teamwork grew stronger with every match, creating a dynamic and spirited presence on the court. With the stands filled with cheering families, this season was a true celebration of dedication and school pride.
Please join us in congratulating the following girls volleyball award recipients this season:
MVP Award:
Nilia |
Most Improved: Nicole |
Coaches Award:
Penny |
Thank you to all of our coaches for supporting our athletes every step of the way!
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Exploring Science, Reading, and Economics
Our third graders have had a busy and exciting season of learning, both inside and outside of the classroom!
Recently, they visited the La Brea Tar Pits, where they explored fascinating fossil exhibits featuring Ice Age creatures like mammoths, saber-tooth cats, and dire wolves. Students observed scientists at work in the fossil lab, experienced the sensation of getting stuck in sticky asphalt, and had a guided fossil detective tour. They also explored active dig sites and saw real tar bubbling to the surface. Special thanks to our wonderful parent chaperones for joining us on this memorable excursion!
 Back at school, students participated in a Book Tasting Event at the tables outside of their classroom. With new titles from the book fair, they sampled a variety of genres, discovered new favorites, and were challenged to read at least one book from each genre before the end of the year—a fun and creative way to inspire a lifelong love of reading!
Students also had the chance to become young entrepreneurs during Market Day, putting the economic concepts they learned in class into practice. Working with partners, they developed market plans, created advertising posters in Canva, and produced their own products to sell. Afterward, they calculated income, subtracted production costs, and determined their net profits. It was an exciting hands-on learning experience that helped prepare them for future endeavors at the annual Clairbourn Entrepreneurial Fair!
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Trimester 2 Parker-Anderson and Lango Classes
Sign up for Parker-Anderson and Lango second trimester enrichment classes and extended care. The deadline for class enrollment is November 13. Classes begin November 17.
 Please see the attached flyers for details:
Lango PK - K After School Language Classes
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A Heartfelt Thank You
for an Unforgettable
Book Fair
Dear Clairbourn Community,
 We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support and enthusiasm that made our recent Book Fair an extraordinary success! While the fair itself was a whirlwind of excitement over just a few days, the journey began months ago, fueled by dedication, creativity, and countless hours of hard work from so many of you. This year’s Book Fair was packed with memorable moments including Donuts & Discussions, the JPK-K Family Social, Parents Read-Aloud sessions, and the inspiring author visits. Each event was a testament to the collaborative spirit of our community, and we’re so proud of what we accomplished together.
To our incredible volunteers—whether you were brainstorming ideas, extending warm hospitality, setting up displays, or stepping into any role behind the scenes —your efforts made all the difference. It’s your unwavering dedication and community spirit that transformed this event into something truly special.
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Author Coordinators: Brian Chung, Apryle Ferguson, Mellisa Nijjar, Dana Lee
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Treasurer: Fiona Zhang
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Wish List Coordinators: Melissa Nijjar, Christina Huang, Kayla Li
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Author Lunch Coordinators: Mastaneh Wazni, Debra Sun, Lydia Lin
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JPK-K Parent Social: Ting Sung, Leidy Nijjar, Shirley Zhang
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Online Ordering Coordinator: Leidy Nijjar
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Author’s Books Coordinator: Shirley Zhang
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Read Aloud Coordinator: Dru Encinas
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Shirts/Bags Coordinators: Fiona Zhang, Debra Sun
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Teacher Preview: Shirley Zhang, Leidy Nijjar, Ting Sung
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Floorplan and Book Placement: Cindy Tsai
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.png) Volunteers: Patty Nijjar, Jason Sung, Xiao “Helen” Wu, Louisa McCarthy, Dana Lee,Ritu Ganguly, Nikoo Berenji, Ben Chen, Ru Jia, Vicky Liu, Joe Zhou, Dianna Balmori, Rachel Cao, Cindy Lin, Lori Teacher, Eva Jiang, Huishi" CiCi" Zhao, Alethea Yuan, Kerwin Yang, Michelle Zeng, Ying Li, Stephanie Li, Connie Kim, Jeremy Lian, Nicole Zhang, Maria Magdaleno, Ellen Zhang, Michelle Tom, Aileen Dimapawi, Tekoah Kler, Tiffany Lin, Cheryl Nobuta, Maggie Chu, Cristina López, Vanessa Miranda, Jin "Alyssa" Weng, Summer Zhang, Emily Chen, Kate Van, Vanessa Hernandez, Paul Dimapawi, Christine Mach, Ayan Chakrabarty, Julia Wang, Helen Giang, Tina Sun, Chris Qu, Sammi Ji, Anny Shen, Chin Guok, Kelly Huang, Krystal Rodriguez, Claire Wang, Lysa Liu, Betty Zhang, Liana Zhang, Angela Ai, Ashley Chen, Candace Zhang, Roger Zhang, Yili He, Micheal Wang, and many others who jumped in and lent a hand.
 A special thank you goes to Ryan Morehouse and his incredible team for their invaluable help with setup and cleanup. But our gratitude runs deeper than that—we can't thank them enough for every 'yes' that met our every need. They helped transform our vision into reality, most notably with the magical Super Reader arch outside the MPB, which welcomed every child into a world of imagination.
We’d also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our generous sponsors, whose support played a crucial role in making this event possible. Your belief in our mission helps foster a superpower of reading and learning in our students. (Sponsors lists pictures)
 Lastly, we wish to extend our most heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Ward, our incredible librarian. From helping children discover their next favorite book to thoughtfully curating every corner of the Book Fair, her passion was evident in every detail. None of this would have been possible without her guidance and leadership. We are profoundly grateful for everything she did to ensure its success.  As we close this chapter of the Book Fair, we want to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. Together, we’ve created an experience that will inspire a superpower of reading for years to come. Thank you for being such an amazing and supportive community. Keep turning those pages, Clairbourn!
Book Fair Chairs,
Siyi Zhao and Debra Sun
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Late start day on Monday 11/3. Students may not arrive before 9:30 a.m. Transportation opens at 9:30 a.m., the doors open at 9:40 a.m. and school begins at 10:00 a.m.
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Halloween Parade
October 31, 2 p.m.
We welcome costumes that celebrate creativity, fun and adventure. Please be aware that costumes may contain blood and gore, may not be too scary for small children, and may not include weapons please!
Parents are invited to view the Clairbourn Halloween Costume Parade on the Studenmund Field at 2 p.m. on October 31!
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Socktober ends tomorrow!
We are collecting new, unused socks all October to celebrate Socktober and to support Door of Hope and Elizabeth House. Our goal is 900 pairs, with a special need for baby and children’s socks. Drop your sock donations in the bin at transportation by October 31. Thank you for your support!
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Personal-Use Scrip Gift Card Drive
10/27 - 11/7
All Scrip card order forms are due by November 7th. To purchase Scrip cards: Visit the CFA Online Store or turn in the Scrip Order Form. Please help support the CFA and our school by participating in the Scrip Program, which allows you to purchase physical gift cards from some of your favorite retailers while the school receives a percentage in return. Have any questions? Contact CFA Scrip Co-chairs: Julia G. and Eva W.
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Share a Tradition, Inspire Our Community!
Do you have a holiday or cultural tradition that is important to your family? If you or your children would like to share it with the community or would like us to acknowledge it at morning assembly, please fill out this quick form.
We aim to highlight a wide variety of cultures and traditions for the purpose of education, widening understanding, and deepening respect for others.
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Clairbourn's 10th Entrepreneurial Fair
Friday, November 7, 2025
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Athletic Field
The E-Fair is where students turn creativity into action—running real businesses for a day! They design products, craft marketing materials, and manage sales, gaining firsthand experience and pride as their ideas come to life. Come check out this special Clairbourn tradition that inspires confidence, imagination, and community spirit. For questions, please email us or text 559-790-5047.
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Used Uniform Sale
CFA will host the used uniform sales outside of Cougar Corner on
Friday, November 7,
8:15 - 10:15 a.m.
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Red Ribbon Week: Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free!
Thank you to Student Council for talking to us about the importance of making good choices! Red Ribbon Week is a time every year when we learn about drug abuse prevention and healthy lifestyles. Think of life as a giant puzzle – each choice you make is a piece that fits into the bigger picture of your future. By making healthy choices and staying drug-free, you’re building a picture full of positivity, bravery, and strength. Together, we can create a beautiful, connected community where everyone thrives. Let’s start solving this puzzle – one good choice at a time! Click here to read more about what Student Council shared at Morning Assembly.
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Campus Safety: Playground Hours
Randall Hall playground closes at 4:30 p.m. and preschool playground closes at 3:30 p.m.
We love seeing the community that is built when families stay to chat and play after dismissal, but please clear the main Randall Hall playground by 4:30 p.m. (and the preschool playground area by 3:30 p.m.) so that our after school programs can safely use the space. |
Go Cougar Mathletes!!!
This past week, the 21 members of the Clairbourn Middle School Math Team participated in their first math competition of the year - Sigma. Sigma is a national contest where middle school teams across the country compete in five rounds throughout the year. Each round consists of eight challenging questions to be solved in 30 minutes. Top individual scorers at the end of the season will earn pins, and the top three teams will be awarded plaques.
Additionally, students took part in their first Math Madness match of the school year, competing against a middle school in Wisconsin. During the fast-paced, 30-minute contest, the Cougars started strong and were leading by six points before ultimately falling short in a close match. Top scorers were Hins with 6 out of 8 correct, followed by Atticus, Austin W. (8th Grade), Alex, Celine, and Kyle, each scoring 5 out of 8. The bracket rounds for Math Madness will start the week of October 27.
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Join Cougar Corner!
Cougar Corner is open after school each Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Students can pay with cash or charge it to their Cougar Corner accounts.
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Important Dates
10/31 Free Dress and Halloween Parade
11/3 Late Start Day
11/4 Taco Lunch Day
11/6 CPK Lunch Day
11/7 All School Morning Assembly, Centennial T-Shirt Day, Used Uniform Sale, Parent Coffee
11/7 Entrepreneurial Fair
11/11 KFC Lunch Day
11/12 JPK-K Early Learning STEM Event
11/13 Habit Lunch Day
11/14 Free Dress
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