Head of School Welcome
Much to Look Forward to!
Dear Clairbourn Families,
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! Last year we celebrated our centennial, and this year we launch into a new century. This year will be full of exciting firsts, fresh starts, and wonderful progress. We have students new to Clairbourn whom we will welcome into our community. We have students who are entering their eighth-grade year and are the leaders on campus. We have new faculty who are already settling in and are ready to make amazing contributions to our team. All of this sets us up to grow and develop as a community and as learners. I have been touring the campus and peeking into the rooms where the teachers have been hard at work to prepare for our students to come on the first day.
When you come to school, you will see a lot of progress on campus as well. We have demolished East Hall, put in the new space for the Middle School students called Cougar Court, started grading for the new construction, and upgraded the gaga pit with new turf. This is going to be an exciting year to watch the continuing progress in our building project.
When you come to campus on day one, stay for the parent coffee if you can. Be ready to reconnect with old friends, welcome new families, and watch your children thrive. We can't wait to see you!
Amy Patzlaff, EdD
Head of School
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August 25 is JPK, PK,
and K Orientation Day
Tuesday, August 25
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8:30–9:30 am
Kindergarten Orientation
(K students supervised
on Seiter Playground)
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10:30–11:30 am
JPK and PK Orientation
(JPK and PK students supervised on Seiter Playground)
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The countdown has begun, and we're less than one week away from welcoming our Cougars back to campus! There is a wonderful sense of excitement across campus as teachers thoughtfully prepare their classrooms and put the finishing touches on spaces where students will grow with curious minds, compassionate hearts, and the confidence to lead.
We look forward to welcoming our youngest students and their families for orientation as they begin their Clairbourn journey. Students from first through eighth grade will have a separate Back-to-School Night in September. More information to come!
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Join Clairbourn's Secure Vidigami Photo Portal
New Families: Please accept and activate your account. An invitation has been sent to all new users. Once your Vidigami account is activated, you will have access to our secure school photo-sharing portal. Your account will allow you to download and upload photos and videos.
Need Vidigami support? Please email the Director of Communications and Marketing, Jeanette Zamora.
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After-School Daycare & Enrichment Classes
1. Parker-Anderson
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE IS AUGUST 20! Clairbourn partners with Parker-Anderson to offer after-school care and Preschool to eighth grade enrichment classes.
Please view the flyers below:
2. PK–Third Grade Lango After-School Language Classes
PK-K Lango Spanish enrichment classes are offered on Tuesday and Thursday. First- through third-grade Lango Spanish enrichment classes are offered on Monday and Wednesday.
• PK—third grade Spanish enrichment flyer
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Questions about enrichment classes?
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3. Clairbourn Preschool After-School Daycare
Enrollment for the Clairbourn After-School Daycare Program 2026–2027 is open for JPK and PK. The contract is available on the Resource Page in CougarNet.
For further assistance, please contact Stephanie Chang in the Business Office.
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Student Cell Phone Policy
Clairbourn is a phone-free space designed to improve teaching and learning.
Students in Preschool through fifth grade may not
bring any personal electronic devices to school,
including, but not limited to, games, smartwatches,
tablet computers, laptop computers, wireless
headphones, e-readers, and cell phones. |
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Middle School Cell Phone Policy:
Students may bring a cell phone to school, but it must be locked in a Yondr pouch during the school day.
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Yondr has been implemented in over 1,000 schools across 21 countries to create an engaged learning environment. It utilizes a simple, secure pouch that stores a phone.
Every Middle School student will secure their phone in a personally assigned Yondr pouch when they arrive at school each day. Students will maintain possession of their phones but may not access them until their pouches are opened at the end of the school day. Students are responsible for their Yondr pouches during the school day.
If there is an emergency or your child needs time-sensitive information, please call Clairbourn directly at 626.286.3108.
 In an effort to best serve our students, we appreciate your full support of Clairbourn's cell phone policy and the adoption of the Yondr program at our school. If you have any questions, please contact the Assistant Head of School, Mrs. Taylor.
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| | Class Rosters and Schedules Are Now Available.
Please log in to your CougarNet account. to view your child's class rosters and schedules.
Reminder: Students should arrive at school by 8:00 am. They may arrive as early as 7:30 am and will be marked tardy starting at 8:05 am.
Pick-Up Schedule at Transportation for Grades K–8
2:45 pm
Preschool (JPK & PK)
and Kindergarten
2:50 pm Grade 1
3:00 pm Grades 2–5
3:10 pm Grade 6
3:35 pm Grades 7–8
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Choicelunch Ordering Details
First Day of Service:
August 26
Please contact our School Lunch Coordinator, Michelle Cogswell, if you have questions.
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Important Dates
First day of school is Wednesday, August 26
August 25:
• JPK–K Orientation Day
• Used Uniform Sale
August 26:
• First Day of School
• Coffee in the Quad sponsored by the CFA
(for all families)
• Used Uniform Sale
• Book Fair T-Shirt Sale
August 27:
• Taco Lunch Day
August 28:
• Regular Uniform Day
September 1:
• Pizza Lunch Day
September 3:
• Panda Lunch Day
September 4:
• Free Dress Day
September 7:
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Important School Forms
1. Complete Required Forms
Please complete all required forms found in your CougarNet account. If you have any questions about completing forms or have difficulty logging in, please contact the school.
Only required forms will have automatic email notifications. Your child can not attend school until these forms are submitted. There are also optional forms you may want to fill out in CougarNet.
2. Register With Magnus Health
Please enter all requested health information into your Magnus Health account as soon as possible. All families must complete the Magnus Health forms and submit their child's immunization records before school begins. To access Magnus Health, please use the link in the Resource Board section of CougarNet.
If you need assistance, please contact Nick Jubilado in the Health Office or call 626.286.3108, ext. 117.
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