 See you tomorrow!
Please join us after school tomorrow, Friday, October 16, to celebrate our community at our Family Social event. |
Reading Challenge
from the Library: 
October Bingo
This year, the library is introducing monthly challenges to encourage students to read outside their comfort zones. Ms. Evarts believes there is a book out there for everyone and hopes this challenge will help each student find a favorite. The challenge is posted on the bulletin board outside the library each month.
October is National Book Month, so the challenge is a little different. Instead of reading just one book, students are trying to win October Bingo. If they can reach BINGO within one book, that still counts, but they may have to read a couple of books to get five in a row. |
Mothers & Grands Classroom Connections Visiting Day
A Special Morning With Your Children
and Grandchildren
Friday, November 20, 2026
8 am – 12 pm • Half day of school for students
*Formal or regular uniform.
Join us in the Multipurpose Building for our Thanksgiving Morning Assembly, then visit your children's classes throughout the morning. Come see the learning taking place and get to know other moms and grandparents.
Please RSVP by October 30. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Clairbourn Insights
Young Cougars Kick Off the STEM Regatta Challenge
 This week, our youngest Cougars from JPK, PK, and Kindergarten kicked off their early STEM activities by testing boats in the pool. This year's theme is the Regatta, inspired by the story of The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Students are challenged to help the goats cross the river without encountering the troll on the bridge.
 The boat-testing activity encouraged students to brainstorm solutions and explore designs similar to those they will eventually create. Innovation Lab Instructor, Mr. Beaber, introduced the challenge, guided students through the problem-solving process, and encouraged students to think beyond the water and consider the role of air. By waving their hands near their faces, students could feel the air around them and begin to understand that even though air is invisible, it takes up space. This helped introduce the concept of buoyancy and how air inside a bowl-shaped boat can help it float.
 Over the next couple of weeks, students will continue testing and prototyping their designs. They'll experiment with different materials to discover what floats and what sinks as they work toward creating their own boats. Stay tuned for more updates from the early STEM event in November! |
2026 Book Fair Grand Opening is Tomorrow
Join us tomorrow, October 16, at 4 pm for the grand opening of this year’s Book Fair! As usual, Scholastic will bring us many exciting books to explore.
Parents, make sure to check out the Parent Guide. We're also looking for volunteers who would like to support the Book Fair. You can still purchase Book Fair T-shirts online.
 Parents and Me on October 19
On Monday, October 19, from 8–9:30 am, we warmly invite our JPK–Kindergarten parents to join their little Cougars for a special morning of fun and adventure at our Book Fair!
 Author Visiting Day on October 20
We are excited to welcome New York Times bestselling authors Suzanne Lang and Stuart Gibbs to Clairbourn on Tuesday, October 20! Students will have the special opportunity to meet these beloved authors and hear more about their books and writing. We’re looking forward to a wonderful day celebrating reading and storytelling! Learn more about our visiting authors, Suzanne Lang and Stuart Gibbs, by reading their bios.
Book Fair Scholastic eWallet
 Parents may set up a Scholastic eWallet (a secure digital payment option) if they would like their child to choose and purchase books easily.
Donuts and Discussion
Middle School students who read five or more books written by Stuart Gibbs are invited to join the author for Donuts and Discussion on the morning of the October 20 visit. Please sign-up here.
Parent Read-Alouds
 Parents are invited to read aloud in the classrooms from Tuesday, October 13, through Thursday, October 15. The read-aloud books have been delivered to the classrooms. Simply sign up with your child’s class, choose a book, and take a little time to prepare.
Book Fair Sponsorship 2026
 Book Fair sponsorships are available at three levels. All sponsorships and donations are 100% tax-deductible. Sponsorships can be purchased online or in person. Thank you to our sponsors who have already contributed!
Book Fair T-Shirt Sponsor: Enrui Zhang & Siyi Zhao
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Gold Sponsors
Brian Chung Family
Nijjar Family
Debra & Wayne Mah Family
Shirley Zhang &
Ryan Liu Family
Fiona Zhang Family
Leidy & Michael Nijjar
Dana Lee Wong Family
Betty Zhang Family
Rachel Cao Family
Jean Choi Family
Cherry Chen Family
Jasmine Li Family
Cindy & Andrew Liu Family
John Storr Family
Lori Zhang & Jianzhong Li
Tiffany Huang Family
Maryann Jiang Family
Zhao & Wu Family
Mandy Jia Family
Betty Xu Family
Christina Huang Family
Yolanda Liu Family
Hernandez-Stark Family
Manwani Family
Halona Art Studio
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Alethea Yuan Family
Yang Family
Michael Shao &
Eva Jiang Family
Cindy Cao &
Sean Luo Family
Yi Lu Family
Steven & Angela Huang Family
Silver Sponsors
Sergio Salas Family
Claire & Yen Family
Jin Weng Family
Cindy Tsai
Lydia Lin &
Ronald Liu Family
Scott Nguyen &
Cherry Dam
Vicky Liu & Joe Zhou
Bronze Sponsors
Chakameh Ganji
Joshua & Vanessa Miranda
Miao Yu
Chen & Yuan Family
Wu & Jiang Family
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Your support helps make our Book Fair a success. Let’s dive in together—the adventure begins!
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| | Entrepreneurial Fair
We are excited for our 11th annual Entrepreneurial Fair! Students are welcome to join the fun by selling their homemade arts and crafts or providing a specialty service.
This event will take place on Friday, November 6, at 3 pm on the field. Please remember to sign up and purchase your booth rental in advance, as space is limited.
Come shop, support, and celebrate our young entrepreneurs!
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Car Show at Sidecar on November 1
Join fellow Clairbourn families for a car show sponsored by Ferrari Pasadena! It’s a great opportunity for Clairbourn dads to connect, with fun for the entire family. If you’d like to showcase your car, please scan the QR code on the flyer or contact the organizer, Donna Li Patel.
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Meet the Innovation Lab's New Bearded Dragon!
The Innovation Lab has a new resident—a baby bearded dragon that's about five weeks old! Students will have the opportunity to watch it grow to full size over the next year and help care for it. They'll observe changes in its coloration, learn about its diet, and have opportunities to hold and pet it. Caring for the bearded dragon will also help students develop empathy for animals.
Did you know that bearded dragons wave one of their front legs in a circular motion as a way of communicating, "Hey, I'm not a threat"? The new class pet has been very friendly and comfortable around people. He doesn't have a name yet, but we'll work together as a school to choose one.
Welcome to Clairbourn, little bearded dragon!
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No Parents
May Volunteer Until They Have Completed
Live Scan
A new law requires all school volunteers who interact with children to be fingerprinted. Parents who were not able to complete fingerprinting on campus can do so at the Live Scan office. The school has an account at 80 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (inside Mailbox & Postal, across from the Sierra Madre Playhouse) for this purpose, and parents can complete the process at a time that is convenient for them. Please fill out the form ahead of time.
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Important Dates
October 16:
• Book Fair Shirt (or Under the Sea theme) Dress Day
October 19–22:
• Book Fair
October 20:
• Pasta Lunch Day
• Book Fair Shirt (or Under the Sea theme) Dress Day
October 22:
• Taco Lunch Day
October 23:
• Clairbourn T-Shirt Day
October 27:
• Pizza Lunch Day
October 29:
• Panda Lunch Day
October 30:
• Free Dress Day
• Halloween Parade at 2pm
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Finding Inspiration During Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino people. Our students celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month through Spanish class research, Morning Assembly presentations, and a collaborative art project.
In Spanish class, students explored 21 Spanish-speaking countries and territories across North America, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa. Each student researched an assigned country or territory and shared an interesting fact during Morning Assembly. Presentations included Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Equatorial Guinea, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Spain.
Our sixth graders also participated in a collaborative art project highlighting influential Hispanic figures and their contributions to the United States. Students learned about their accomplishments and reflected on connections to their own interests and experiences. Ellen Ochoa inspired students interested in science and space exploration, while Lin-Manuel Miranda resonated with a student who enjoys acting. Others connected with gymnast Laurie Hernandez’s perseverance through challenges and successes and with writer Sandra Cisneros’s creativity and ability to inspire through storytelling.
At Clairbourn, we encourage students to explore different cultures and heritages and recognize the many ways people can inspire others.
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