Small Donation, Warm Toes: It’s Socktober!
Do you know what month it is? It’s Socktober!
Socktober is a special time when we donate brand-new socks to people in need. Join Captain Sock-ta-Pants in his quest to defeat blisters everywhere by placing brand-new socks in the collection box at transportation by the end of October.
Thank you for helping our friends at Door of Hope and Hillsides keep their feet warm and blister-free! |
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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Clairbourn Insights
Third Grade Market Day: A Huge Success!
 Over the past few weeks, our third-grade students have been hard at work learning about economic principles and putting their knowledge into action! Working in pairs, students brainstormed ideas, developed products, and experienced the manufacturing process firsthand. Our classrooms were filled with creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, laughter, and plenty of googly eyes!
 All their hard work paid off as Market Day was a huge success. Our third graders became producers, proudly selling their goods to parents and second-grade students. There was an exciting buzz throughout the Multipurpose Building as students showcased their products, negotiated prices with customers, struck deals, and made sales. Smiles were everywhere as happy customers walked away with their purchases.
 It was wonderful to see our students bring their learning to life while demonstrating creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit.
What a memorable Market Day for everyone involved!
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Fourth Grade Service Learning Project
Candy Collection & Blaze Pizza Fundraiser
The fourth graders will be collecting candy from November2–9 to benefit the Los Angeles Veterans' Association as  part of their service-learning project. We invite our Clairbourn families to participate by donating wrapped candy to support this meaningful cause!
You can also support our project by joining us for a Blaze Pizza Fundraiser on Thursday, November 5, from 3–7 pm  at the Arcadia location: Blaze Pizza, 815 W. Naomi Avenue, Arcadia
Please remember to bring the fundraiser flyer and show it when paying so that your purchase receives credit toward our fundraiser. The funds raised will help cover the shipping costs for the donated candy. Thank you for helping our fourth graders make a difference in the community. We appreciate your generosity and support!
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October: Drop Everything and Build
Spiders Take Flight in Middle School Engineering Challenge
 Last week, for the October Drop Everything and Build, Middle School students were challenged to build a parachute that could land a plastic spider closest to the bullseye of a target. Parachutes were constructed from coffee filters and paper, and the engineers tested a variety of designs to give their plastic spiders the farthest flight and the most control. Many engineers were surprised by the results during testing, and they worked diligently to improve their designs.
In eighth grade, the runners-up were Emma and Angela, and the spider that flew the farthest had a parachute built by Kaitlin, Daniel, and Naveen. In seventh grade, the runners-up were Lara and Jennifer, and the parachute built by Summer and Lucas took the spider the farthest.
In sixth grade, the runners-up were Tina and Evangeline, and the spider that landed closest to the center of the target in the entire Middle School had a parachute designed and built by Jessica and Katherine. Well done, Cougar Engineers!
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Trimester 1:
Sports Awards
Game On: A Season Full of Heart!
 The boys flag football teams kicked off the year with a fantastic season filled with energy, teamwork, and growth! Our sixth-grade players worked hard to develop their skills and prepare for their tournament, while the C team made great strides in understanding offensive and defensive strategies and working together on the field. The B team finished with an impressive 3–1 record, closing out the season on a three-game winning streak! Their continued improvement and determination led to a strong  finish.
Congratulations to this season’s boys flag football award recipients:
MVP Award:
Daniel |
Most Improved: George L. |
Coaches Award:
George H. |
It was an exciting volleyball season filled with teamwork, skill development, and Cougar spirit! Our sixth-grade and C teams brought enthusiasm and positive energy to practices and matches while building confidence and strengthening their serving, passing, and teamwork. The B team celebrated several impressive wins, showcasing powerful serves, incredible digs, and increasingly strong plays that led to exciting spikes.  Our A team capped off the season with an extraordinary achievement. Demonstrating exceptional skill, composure, grit, and determination, the team earned a perfect 9–0 record and the title of 2026 Girls Volleyball Champions! Their undefeated season secured them a lasting place of honor on the gym banner. Please join us in congratulating this season’s girls volleyball award recipients:
Girls A Team —
MVP Award:
Nilia |
Coaches Award:
Penny |
Coaches Award:
Xenia |
Girls B Team —
MVP Award:
Aubrey |
Most Improved: Autumn |
Coaches Award:
Emma |
Thank you to all of our coaches for supporting our athletes every step of the way!
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Monday, November 2, is a Late Start Day. Students may not arrive before 9:30 am. Transportation opens at 9:30 am, doors open at 9:40 am, and school begins at 10 am. |
See you tomorrow at 2 pm for the K-8 Halloween Parade!
We welcome costumes that celebrate creativity, fun, and adventure. Costumes may NOT contain blood or gore, be too scary for small children, or include weapons. Parents are invited to view the Clairbourn Halloween Costume Parade on the Studenmund Field at 2 pm on October 30!
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Important Dates
October 30:
• Free Dress Day
• K-8 Halloween Parade at 2 pm
November 2:
• Late Start Day
November 3:
• Early Learning STEM Event for JPK, PK,
and K families
November 5:
• KFC Lunch Day
November 6:
• All School Morning Assembly
• CFA Parent Breakfast Social
• Clairbourn T-Shirt Day
• Used Uniform Sale
• Entrepreneurial Fair
November 10:
• Hot Dog on a Stick
Lunch Day
November 12:
• Habit Lunch Day
November 13:
• Free Dress Day
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CFA Parent Breakfast Social
Please join us in the Manor House after Morning Assembly on Friday, November 6, to enjoy a light breakfast, coffee, and good company. We will also hear about some of our upcoming school events and learn tips for supporting our children's emotional regulation from our school counselors. Hope to see you there!
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Personal-Use Scrip Gift Card Drive:
11/2—11/13
Personal scrip sales will take place November 2–13. Please support the Clairbourn Families Association (CFA) and Clairbourn by participating in the Scrip Program. You may purchase gift cards from your favorite retailers, and the school will receive a percentage of the proceeds. Purchase Scrip cards via the CFA Online Store or by submitting the Scrip Order Form to the front office.
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A Divine Look at Ancient Rome
The seventh graders concluded their Ancient Rome unit by presenting shrines they designed and created to honor Roman gods and goddesses. Students chose a god or goddess they wanted to learn more about, conducted research, and designed and built their original shrines. Each finished project included symbols associated with the chosen deity, their powers, physical traits, and virtues.
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Used Uniform Sale on November 6
The used uniform team will host a sale from 8:15 am to 10:15 am outside Cougar Corner on Friday, November 6. If your child has outgrown their uniforms, you can purchase gently used uniforms donated by other parents.
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Mothers & Grands Classroom Connections Visiting Day
Friday, November 20
8 am – 12 pm • Half day of school for students
*Clairbourn T-Shirt Day.
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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Young Cougars Think Like Engineers
Designing, Building,
and Testing Boats
Our JPK, PK, and Kindergarten students are putting the engineering design process into action! Inspired by The Three Billy Goats Gruff, students began by learning to empathize with the goats and define the problem: how to get all three safely across the river while avoiding the troll on the bridge. They also identified the design constraints: their boats must float, hold three plastic goats, and make it across the river.
Students investigated and tested materials, recorded observations, and used planning sheets to develop ideas before building their first boat prototypes. They then headed to the rain gutters on their classroom patios to test their boats, make improvements, and test again. Up next, students will explore how sails and wind help boats move.
We can’t wait to welcome families to campus for STEM Night to help build sails for the final designs! Don’t forget to log in to Vidigami and check out more photos.
Need Vidigami support? Email the Director of Communications and Marketing, Jeanette Zamora. |
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