Newcomb News 3/15/24
Vol. 3 Issue 30
Newcomb News # 30
Dear Newcomb Families and Friends,
If you have not already, please complete the LBUSD Core Survey by Sunday, March 17th. This is a survey that we ask all families and caregivers to complete each year. Your feedback on this survey helps to guide our work at Newcomb and better support students across the school district. Links to this survey have been sent on Thursdays weekly from "panorama." You can also scan the QR code above.
The PTSA will be distributing the See's Candy orders on Monday 3/25 after school, Tuesday 3/26 before and after school, and at Kids Club for the kids that attend Kids Club.
Also, come out and support Boys Soccer on Wednesday at 3:30 pm. We would love to have a large Newcomb cheering section.
Be on the look out for APEX Color Run information. This is a major fundraising event for the Newcomb Foundation. As you know the Newcomb Foundation provides funding to ensure that we can have yearlong music, science lab and art instruction in Elementary school. They also help to fund middle school art electives, as well as our Middle School Scholarship Program. Thanks for your support.
Long Beach Children's Theater Tickets are on sale- Many Newcomb students will be performing in Yellow Brick Road. Show date is April 28th at 2 and 6 pm. Tickets are now on sale!
https://childrenstheatreoflongbeach.org/ click find your school, and get your tickets at the online discount price!
Have a great week.
Chris
Middle School Yearbook Presale!
From now through April the Newcomb Middle School yearbook is for sale for $42.
The price will increase after that. Secure your yearbook now by following this link!
**This is for Middle School (grades 6-8) only.
--Upcoming Events--
3/19- Open House, 5:30 to 7:00 pm
3/27- APEX Spartan Sprint (Newcomb Foundation Fundraiser)
3/29- Admissions Day (School Holiday)
4/1 to 4/5- Spring Break
4/15- Newcomb Golf Classic
5/3- Talent Show
5/4- Newcomb Foundation Casino Night
5/13- SBAC Testing Begins at Newcomb
6/11- 5th Grade Promotion (Time TBD)
6/12- Kinder Promotion (Time TBD)
6/13- 8th Grade Promotion (8:30 am)
6/13- TK Sliding Into Kindergarten (Time TBD)
Spring Cheer Clinic
Talent Show Information
Newcomb Foundation Updates
Meeting Dates for the rest of the school year:
Foundation Meeting April 16, 6:30pm-8pm
Foundation Meeting May 21, 6:30pm-8pm
Making a Difference Together
Learn more about who we are, what we do, and what's happening at the Foundation by visiting this link as well as how we plan to drive momentum into the future together.
Follow us on Instagram for the latest updates.
Newcomb Foundation Events
Apex Spartan Sprint
This year we've partnered with Apex Leadership to bring our Spartan Sprint Color Run to the next level. Along with a fun-filled color run on March 27th 2024, all students will also receive leadership coaching, fundraising challenges, and fun prizes leading up to the event. At the Pep Rally on March 18th, students will meet their Apex coaches and receive instructions on how to set up their funding page. New details in attached flyer.
18th Annual Golf Classic
Support our 18th Annual Golf Classic in April 15th, 2024. Golf tournament spots and sponsors available. Don't miss this opportunity to swing into action for our community.
All proceeds support education enrichment programs for students at Newcomb Academy.
Casino Night
Save the date! On May the Fourth, get ready for an epic evening of interstellar fun and our last fundraiser of the 2023/24 school year. More information to come.
Calling all 4th through 8th graders!
Join us on Mondays from 2:30 - 3:30 pm beginning Monday, March 4th, to build fitness and have fun while training for the LBUSD Spring Fun Run and Cross Country Meet on May 17th.
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Newcomb Playground
What to wear: Running shoes and clothes they feel comfortable running in.
What to bring: Water and a can do attitude!
Cost: $40
Includes:
10 Sessions Mondays 3/4-5/13
Dry Fit Shirt (can be worn as a school spirit shirt)
LBUSD Fun Run and Cross Country Meet Friday, 5/17 at Heartwell Park
No running experience necessary. We will build in endurance and stamina throughout the 10 weeks. This is a great way for kids to build their fitness levels for all sports.
If you can not participate in all 10 weeks of training but would like to do the fun run and cross country meet on May 17th, contact Coach Walsh @ healthybalancecoach4u@gmail.com. All are welcome to participate!
Please complete this google form to register and have your student bring a completed copy of the LBUSD Permission Slip linked in the form to their first practice.
Enrollment and School Of Choice Timeline
--Enrollment and School of Choice Timeline--
3/1/24- Elementary School of Choice Application available on ParentVUE
3/25/24- Middle School of Choice Application available on ParentVUE
4/10/24- 1st Round Deadline for Elementary School of Choice via ParentVUE
4/12/24- Middle School of Choice Application Closes on ParentVUE
For questions regarding enrollment please contact our Enrollment Clerk- Ms. Sharon Onaroti at 562-430-1250 or sonorati@lbschools.net. You can also e-mail our Counselor, Mr. Ross Morinaga at rmorinaga@lbschools.net for questions about the School of Choice Process.
Middle School Sports Update
Here is the upcoming Spring Middle School Soccer Schedule:
Girls Soccer Schedule-
3/20 @ Hughes, 3:00 pm
3/26 vs. Keller, 3:30 pm
4/10 @ Marshall, 3:30 pm
4/17 vs. Washington, 4:30 pm
4/23 @ Rogers, 3:30 pm
4/25 vs. Stanford, 4:30 pm
Boys Soccer Schedule-
3/20 vs. Hughes, 3:30 pm
3/26 @ Keller, 4:00 pm
4/10 vs. Marshall, 4:00 pm
4/17 @ Washington, 4:30 pm
4/23 vs. Rogers, 4:00 pm
4/25 @ Stanford, 4:15 pm
Middle School Online Math Tutoring
Online math support available to students in grades 6 - 8, and
HS students in Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra 2.
Directions
Links can be given to students and parents
- “How to” video (Coming SOON)
Wellness Center March Calendar
March Cafeteria Menu
Important Links & Information
Elementary Yearbook Photos
Parent Volunteers
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/
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'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