Newcomb News 10/15/23
Vol. 3 Issue 10
Newcomb News # 10
Newcomb Families & Friends-
Thank you so much to all the families who came out for our First Sankofa Village parent meet and greet on Thursday night. I was great to be together in community discussing how we can support our students. In addition, thanks to families who attended Coffee with Chris. I loved talking about i-Ready and talking about Newcomb and how we can best support students. (Coffee with Chris slides link)
We are half way through October. So much is going on from Unity Day on 10/18, Read A Thon, to our new learning garden, football and volleyball finish up their season this week and on Saturday 10/21 is Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat.
Be on the look out, if you have not already seen, for information about scheduling a Fall Elementary School conference with your child's teacher.
We need to ask that families do not block, park or even wait in any marked handicapped parking spots. We have very few marked spots and we have many students, families and friends who rely on these spaces to safely get to and from school. Also, please do not use the north or south staff parking lots for pick up and drop off. Thank you for your assistance with this.
And, Please check the lost and found. There is one located by the front gate and a TK/K specific box by the kinder gate.
Happy October!!!!
Chris
Red Ribbon Week
Read A Thon Prize Update
Student Drop Off/Pick Up
Valet Procedures
Please pull forward in the valet
Please be prepared to drop off students
Please avoid having students exit the car on the street side.
Please do not block school or neighborhood driveways.
Please do not park in the valet line or drop off in marked no parking areas.
Please be respectful of our neighbors, staff, families, and most of all our Newcomb Spartans and please speak kind to one another, everyone has a child trying to get to the same place.
Please do not double park.
Please refrain from using profanity on or around school property.
Do not perform U-turns in front of the school.
Do not turn left out of the Valet
Please avoid parking in the red as Long Beach PD will write tickets.
Finally, please do not park in or use the north parking lot for pick up or drop off.
***Newcomb Academy Fall Festival Update***
We are looking for families interested in participating in our annual Trunk-or-Treat at our Fall Festival on Saturday October 21st. If you would like to decorate a vehicle and help distribute candy, please sign up as we have limited spots available. The kids love this event and each year it grows and grows.
We will once again have a contest for the vehicles with prizes awarded to the winners. We will have four categories: most original, most creative, funniest, and spookiest.
Sign Up Link---
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054FAFA72FA1F94-44567537-fall#/
Fall Back to the 90s - Parent Night Out
Dinner, Drinks, Dancing, and FUNdraising for our incredible school! Mark your calendar for November 4, 2023! The Newcomb Academy Foundation is hosting our first annual parent night out dinner party and silent auction and you don't want to miss it! Tickets go on sale October 8th. Advanced ticket sales will be available to donating members ($50+ donation). Donate to the Newcomb Academy Foundation today to ensure you're first in line to score tickets to this super fun event. Tickets are $75 each and all proceeds go to the Newcomb Academy Foundation to support our school!
Foundation Membership Drive (Information Link)
The Newcomb Academy Foundation Fall Membership Drive launches this week! Now through October 22nd, donate to become a Foundation member and receive exclusive benefits. This year we're raising money to expand our award-winning Robotics Program to even more middle AND elementary students. Your donation will also help the Foundation continue to fund the stellar programs we've always supported. Help shape your child's future at Newcomb by becoming a member today. Check out the flyer to see all the benefits you receive by becoming a member. Visit www.newcombacademy.org for more information.
Middle School Sports this Week
Volleyball-
Monday, 10/16 4:30 pm vs. Powell (Home Game)
Wednesday 10/18 4:30 pm @ Keller (McBride HS)
Flag Football
Monday, 10/16 4:30 pm vs. Powell (Home Game)
Wednesday 10/18 3:30 pm @ Keller
Parent Volunteers
Before & After School Supervision
Talking to Students about Social Media
US Dept. of Health and Human Services- Social Media Safety
Social Media and Youth Mental Health
October Cafeteria Menu
Newcomb Bell Schedule
Minimum Days and Holidays
Middle School A/B Schedule
Newcomb Events
Newcomb Parent Organizations
We need your help. Please consider not only joining these two amazing organizations but they also need volunteers to support all the events they sponsor. Parent volunteers are critical for making the magic happen at Newcomb. Below you will find contact information and Social Media Links-
Newcomb PTSA
Facebook- @newcombacademyptsa
Instagram- @newcombacademyptsa
E-mail- pta.president@newcombacademy.org
Newcomb Foundation-
Instagram- @newcomb_academy_foundation
Website- https://www.newcombacademy.org/
Elementary Yearbook Photos
Middle School Wellness Center Updates
Newcomb K-8 Dress Code
Attendance Notifications
***If your child is absent please make sure to contact the office. We appreciate many of you reaching out to teachers directly, however, our office team also needs this information. You can inform the office in two ways-
1. there is a new link to report absences for this year- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeGR3yL-VOnSJtpVFtbar-5YY_PSQXjHkYAnNIXTOMeGRpfA/viewform or go through the "Report an Absence" icon on the website for the site to be properly notified.
You can also call 1(562)430-1250, but the above two options are preferred.
Newcomb Updates- Please no food deliveries
Please do not have fast food delivered or dropped off in the office. This creates problems for our office staff. The food also attracts ants. In rare cases food is picked up be the wrong person. We do not have the staffing to monitor items left in the office. If a student forgets their lunch, all students have access to a free breakfast and lunch in the Cafeteria. Thanks for your help with this.
Newcomb's Social Media
Instagram- @newcomb_k8_lbusd
Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3reo0VRJ1MopS1ltXSxBHA
Newcomb K-8 Academy
Email: cthompson@lbschools.net
Website: https://lbnewcomb.schoolloop.com/
Location: 3351 Val Verde Avenue, Long Beach, CA, USA
Phone: (562)430-1250
Twitter: @newcombAcademy