Newcomb News 3/24/24
Vol. 3 Issue 31
Newcomb News # 31
Dear Newcomb Families and Friends,
Monday, 3/25 is a Free Dress Day for the entire school. Students earned this reward for their amazing support of the APEX Color Run.
There is a PTSA meeting in the Library on Tuesday, 3/26 at 6:30 pm. All are welcome.
Tuesday 3/26 and Wednesday 3/27 are minimum days for grades TK-8. All students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm. We will have playground supervision until 2:00 pm on both days.
Thursday is a regular schedule day. Elementary will be dismissed at 1:30 and Middle School at 2:15. Friday, 3/29 is a school holiday. Spring Break runs from 4/1 to 4/5 and school will resume on Monday, 4/8.
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.
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 and Enjoy your Spring Break.
Chris
LBUSD Cross Country Race
Calling all 4th-8th graders!!
On Friday, May 17th LBUSD is holding the 18th Annual Middle School All-City Cross Country Championship and Fun Run! All 4th-8th graders are invited.
This is a fun event and a great introduction to Middle School Sports. There is no running experience required. You can train on your own or join in on Running Club on Mondays 2:30-3:30 pm.
When & Where:
Friday, May 17th @ Heartwell Park
In the park between Clark Ave and Bellflower Blvd
Schedule:
4:00pm - Girls Elementary Fun Run
4:15pm - Boys Elementary Fun Run
4:30pm - 6th Grade Girls
5:00pm - 6th Grade Boys
5:30pm - 7th Grade Girls
6:00pm - 7th Grade Boys
6:30pm - 8th Grade Girls
7:00pm - 8th Grade Boys
Registration:
Registration will be through Coach Walsh. You can click this link to register: Race Registration Form If you are participating in the Running Club, please confirm your race registration by filling out the above link.
We would love to see each class well represented! Go Spartans!
APEX Color Run Map - - Wednesday, 3/27
Multi-Cultural Fair
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--
3/27- 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 (Audition Submissions have been extended to March 29th)
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.
Spartan Sprint Updates
Newcomb Foundation Events
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.
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.
The Newcomb Foundation is committed to preserve and expand vital science, art, and music programs for the 2024-25 academic year. This investment shields these programs from district cuts, supports 3 staff members' salaries, and safeguards the holistic school experience at Newcomb Academy.
Plus, continue support for the middle school scholarship program, and if we exceed our goal, launch an elementary school robotics program. Our three fundraising events aim to fulfill our commitment.
Join us or share with others to secure a bright future for our students at Newcomb Academy.
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-
3/26 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-
3/26 @ 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