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Thursday, December 4, 2025
Volume: 2025-2026  Issue: 323
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Campus Safety: Playground

Please help us keep our campus safe.

The Randall Hall playground closes at 4:30 p.m. and the preschool playground closes at 3:30 p.m. While they are open, students are required to be supervised directly by the parents and follow all playground rules.
 
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.
Teacher Scrip Ends Tomorrow!

Each holiday season, the CFA organizes a group gift card drive to help parents show their appreciation for our dedicated faculty and staff. Through our Group Gift Card Program, known as the Teacher Scrip, you can contribute to a collective gift for your child’s teachers, as well as recognize other faculty and staff who support your family throughout the year. Cards will be distributed along with a list of contributing families during the week of December 15.
 
How to order:
1. Go to the CFA Online Store. (a small credit card processing fee will be charged for all online orders)
2. Use the Teacher Group Scrip Gift Order Form.
Be sure to return it to the front office by December 6.  
 
Questions? Ask the Teacher Scrip Team: Claire Chen, Misaki Nishimura, Summer Zhang, Christina Huang.
Sugar Plum:
Friday, December 12
 
 
We are just three weeks away from our annual Sugar Plum event. We warmly invite you to join us as we celebrate the joy and spirit of the Christmas season. Click here to RSVP by Dec. 5. It will take place in the Manor House following Morning Assembly on Friday, December 12. 
Questions? Please contact the Sugar Plum Chairs: Vanessa Hernandez, Maria Magdaleno, Leidy Nijjar, and Diana Manwani.
Winter Band Showcase 

Join us next Friday, December 12, at 8:30 a.m. for our Winter Band Showcase!

 
Our Middle School Band and Advanced fifth grade band musicians have been working hard to prepare a wonderful program and are excited to share their music with you. The performance will run from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. We hope you can join us!
Operation Santa Paws

Please support our fifth grade service learning project from 12/5 to 12/12.


The fifth graders at Clairbourn are holding a collection drive for Operation Santa Paws. All the collected items will benefit furry friends at the San Gabriel shelter. The shelter has shared the following items that they need most. Please bring items to the drop box at school in the transportation area. We will collect donations from Friday, December 5, through Friday, December 12. NOTE: Due to safety concerns, stuffed toys, tennis balls, rawhide items, and pig ears cannot be accepted.)

Items needed:
BEDDING
Blankets without filling (new or gently used)
Towels (new or gently used)

FOOD
Dry puppy food and adult food
Canned dog food
Canned cat food
Dry cat food
Dry kitten food
Canned Pumpkin
Natural Creamy Peanut Butter

MISCELLANEOUS
Cat litter
Kong toys
Sealed packs of chicken or beef-flavored dog and cat treats

Thank you for your support!

Clairbourn Life

Building Gratitude

 
At Clairbourn, gratitude and an appreciation for the good around us are not just celebrated during Thanksgiving but are integral to our daily lives. Our cherished Thanksgiving Assembly brought the community together for this meaningful tradition.

Preschool and kindergarten students added their own special touches to their celebration by cooking snacks to share and crafting festive hats and placements. Be sure to check out more photos on Vidigami!
 
View Vidigami photos now! Need support? Email the Communications and Marketing Director, Jeanette Zamora.

Follow Clairbourn

 
Late Start Day on Monday, 12/8: 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 school begins at 10:00 a.m.

Save-the-Date: Centennial Benefit Auction & Gala on March 14, 2026

 
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!

Important Dates

 
12/5 Free Dress
12/8 Late Start Day
12/9 Taco Lunch Day
12/11 CPK Lunch Day
12/12 Clairbourn Band: Winter Showcase, Centennial T-Shirt Day, Sugar Plum, and Used Uniform Sale
12/16 Habit Lunch Day
12/18 KFC Lunch Day
12/19 Half Day (noon dismissal), Winter Concert
12/22 - 1/2 Winter Break

Winter break is from December 22 to January 2.

Don't miss
the next Used Uniform Sale!

Friday, December 12
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
 

Music Through the Ages: Celebrating the Season Together

Friday, December 19
from 10 - 11 a.m.
Clairbourn MPB
 
 
Parents are invited to attend the 2025 Clairbourn Winter Concert and see what JPK to fifth grade students have prepared for us. Please wear holiday festive attire. No pajamas or costumes please. See you there!

Trimester One:
Honors and Music Awards

Clairbourn is committed to creating Scholars and Leaders with Heart.
We are proud to share the trimester one academic achievements of our hard-working students. 
 
 
Honor Roll: Students achieving Honor Roll status have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher, which includes 3 A's and no grade lower than a B in their academic subjects, and no grade lower than a 1.
 
Head's List: Students achieving Head's List status have a GPA of 4.0, earning ALL A's in their academic subjects and no grade less than a 1.
 
 
Throughout the year, students in the fourth through eighth grades who participate in Clairbourn instrumental music program are dedicated to advancing their musical knowledge and skills. They strive to successfully complete rigorous assessments that test their general musical knowledge, instrument-specific proficiency, and the ability to play their chosen instruments. A minimum achievement of 90% is set for passing each music level. Many of our talented musicians not only attained multiple levels but also exhibited dedication to self-improvement through their hard work and commitment. Congratulations to our Clairbourn musicians!

Each of you show heart in all you do and we are looking forward to seeing your continued growth!

 
Show your Cougar spirit by visiting our Spirit Store!