Newcomb News 10/29/23
Vol. 3 Issue 12
Newcomb News # 12
Newcomb Families & Friends-
Elementary Fall Conferences start on Thursday 11/2 and will end on Thursday 11/9. 11/2 to 11/9 all students TK-8 will be dismissed at 1:00 pm. After school supervision will be provided until 2:00 pm on these days.
Students in grades 1-8 can wear halloween themed & colored tops, accessories and socks on Halloween, 10/31. Students must be in uniform bottoms, no costumes.
Students in TK and Kinder are having class celebrations and they can wear costumes.
With the influx in candy, we'd like to ask that students partake of their larger than normal candy stash at home rather than school. Candy can create a distraction at school. Thanks for your support.
Finally, We will be hosting a Middle School Awards Assembly this Thursday 11/2 from 8 to 9 am in the gym. This could increase traffic in the morning, please plan accordingly. If your student is receiving an award an invitation was sent home.
Happy October, It's almost over!
Chris
Pictures from the Week
November Cafeteria Menu
High School Choice Information
LBUSD High School Choice Webpage Link
LBUSD High School Choice Fair is this Saturday Nov. 4th from 9 to 12 at Cabrillo High School. You will be able to speak to representatives from each high school and learn about the different programs that each school offers.
Fall Back to the 90s Parent's Night Out and Silent Auction
November 4, 2023 we're hosting our first annual Fall Parent's Night Out and Silent Auction. This year we're hosting Fall Back to the 90s - Dinner, Drinks, Dancing, Silent Auction, and more! Buy tickets here! *11 tickets remaining*
The Silent Auction is open to ALL! That's right, even if you cannot attend the party, you can bid on our fantastic Silent Auction Items and Experiences! The Silent Auction will run Monday, October 30 at 9am through November 4th at 9pm! From Principal for the Day, Private 12-person Suite to a Laker Game, 12-person Suite to Disney On Ice, to Lunch with Mayor Richardson, Signed Sports Memorabilia, Duffy Boat Ride w/ Friends, and SO MUCH MORE! Go here to check out the complete list of Silent Auction Items - and even start bidding on our featured items!
Newcomb Academy Foundation Membership Drive Extended!
Have you joined the Newcomb Academy Foundation yet? There is still time! We've extended our membership drive until November 22, 2023. Donate today, support our school, and receive exclusive membership incentives! Check out the membership flyer for details! Donate at www.newcombacademy.org.
This year the Newcomb Academy Foundation is raising funds to expand our award-winning ROBOTICS PROGRAM for middle AND elementary school students. Our fundraising goal for the year is $150,000 - and we can do it with your help!
Middle School Wellness Center Updates
Middle School Sports this Week
Talking to Students about Social Media
US Dept. of Health and Human Services- Social Media Safety
Social Media and Youth Mental Health
Parent Volunteers
Before & After School Supervision
Newcomb SEL Presentations and Resources
All students participated in Behavior & Recess Expectation Assemblies-
Mr. Morinaga will be delivering three presentations on-
Suicide Prevention & Awareness, Middle (September)
Mental Wellness, ES (September)
Bullying, MS/ES (September/October)
Consent/Sexual Harassment, ES/MS (November)
****Please note that these presentations are geared toward specific grade levels and are age appropriate.****
Resources to have discussions around these presentations-
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
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.
Important Newcomb Information
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