Newcomb News 9/15/24

Dear Newcomb K-8 Families and Friends,

This week we have Back to School Night on Tuesday, 9/17. We are looking forward to having all of our parents and caregivers on campus to hear about all the great stuff happening at Newcomb this year. Please note that this is a Parent and Caregiver only event. Please make child care arrangements if possible. Please be sure to vote for School Site Council-- election ballot is below in the newsletter.

In addition, If you have not already please become a member of our PTSA and the Newcomb Foundation. There is information about both organizations below in this newsletter. Next, TK and Kindergarten students will begin 2:00 pm dismissal starting Monday, 9/16.

Please do not block any portion of school or neighborhood driveways. Thanks for your help.

We need your help! We need all families to complete the Parent Information Packet by 9/13. Here is the link- https://forms.gle/5V12yMJfA5gw9goF7 We also have QR codes placed around school. All students will be entered in a raffle and classes with 100% completion will get a class prize. Thanks for your help. You will be getting texts this week to remind you to complete this Google form.

Go Spartans!!!!!

Chris

Please click on the link and select two candidates. We need to fill two spots, so the two candidates with the most votes will be elected.

School Site Council Ballot- https://forms.gle/Zyv2kv9CbLH62UFK8

1:00 pm dismissal for all students (TK-8). After school playground supervision until 2:00 pm.

Parents and Guardians-

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.

Respectfully-

The Newcomb Team

Parents and Guardians please complete this form by Friday, 9/13. (Video Overview Link)

One form per family. You will find information about the upcoming year and to review policies and procedures.

https://forms.gle/5V12yMJfA5gw9goF7

This is also located in our Opening Parent Information Packet. We are asking that all Newcomb Families log into their ParentVUE account to verify and/or update their information by completing the Annual Student Verification. This is something that not only helps maintain contact information and communication preferences, but it also identifies students for various services/programs and determines school needs.

To complete the verification, use the link to log into your ParentVUE account: ParentVUE link.

If you need assistance, feel free to check out the instructions we’ve provided at the link below, which will walk you through the verification process.

DIRECTIONS: How to Complete Annual Verification

For questions and further assistance, please contact your child’s school.

Limited Edition Shirts

Order forms are located in the office or linked here to print from home and bring to the office. Please turn in money and order form to the main office.

Hi Everyone-

If you missed the first Online Spirit Wear Sale we will be holding another on from 9/2 to 9/15 with delivery towards the end of September. We have added a brand new Newcomb Windbreaker.

Here is the Link- https://inkheadprints.com/collections/newcomb-b2s

**We will not be doing another online store sale until the Spring.

Calling all Newcomb Families and Caregivers! We are looking for donations of gently used Duplo blocks, coloring books, crayons, tonka trucks and sidewalk chalk. If you are able to donate please drop off in the main office.

Sato is hosting its first annual STEM night on Friday, September 20th from 4:30-6:30. There will be 4 stations set up for the students to visit on a set schedule. The cost is $20 per student and proceeds will benefit the student clubs sponsoring the event.

Registration is limited to the first 80 paid participants. Students must be 4th - 8th graders and come with a chaperone. The registration form and payment can be completed at the Sato Academy Webstore by Friday, 9/13.

Family & Friends Fridays (These are days that we will be inviting families on campus before school to hang out and build community) 9/27, 10/25, 11/22, 12/20, 1/24, 2/21, 3/28, 4/25, 5/30, 6/12 (Last Day of School)

Coffee with Chris (These are informal parent meetings with the Principal to discuss important topics) 10/11, 12/12 (6 pm), 2/21, 4/25

Lunch With A Loved One- 10/11/24 and 3/21/25

After school playground supervision will begin on the 2nd day of school. Supervision will run from the end of school until 3:00 pm M-F. All students must be picked up by 3 pm. After 3 pm we do not have any adult supervision. Any students who are not picked up will be brought to the main office.

***The only exception will be on minimum days, when supervision will go from 1 pm to 2 pm.

VIPS

Any parent or adult wishing to volunteer to help in the classroom, chaperone a field trip, or help during a classroom or campus event must have VIPS clearance. Please fill out the VIPS application and submit the application along with TB test results to the school office. VIPS clearance takes approximately two to three weeks.

· If you would like to apply to become a school volunteer, click here for details: https://newcomb.lbschools.net/nav-1/vips

Room Parent Application Link

Sign Up to Volunteer with the PTSA and/or the Newcomb Academy Foundation

Are you interested in volunteering with one of our parent/caregiver organizations this year? The Newcomb Academy Foundation and PTSA put on events throughout the year and need your help! Sign up here to join the volunteer list! We'll reach out to you whenever there is an opportunity to volunteer. Make friends while giving back to your student's school community!

Newcomb Academy Foundation Fall Donor Drive

The Newcomb Academy Foundation has launched our Fall Donation Drive. This year our net goal is to raise $150,000 to continue our support of vital programs. The Foundation has already committed $143,840 to Newcomb Academy for the 2024/2025 school year! This funding will profoundly impact our students by supporting STEAM enrichment programs, including Science Lab, Music, Art, Middle School Drama, and an exciting new Robotics program for TK-5. Additionally, we've protected our Literacy and Math Intervention for K-5 and are continuing STAR Tutoring to provide essential support in core subjects. The Foundation is also proud to support the Middle School Scholarship Program, fostering community service and academic excellence among our middle school scholars.

Go here to donate today to ensure our students continue to have access to these phenomenal programs and opportunities!

The PTSA and Newcomb Academy Foundation are excited to meet with Newcomb families! Some great opportunities to learn more about our parent/caregiver organizations would be to join us for our first meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 24th at 6:30pm in the Newcomb Library (childcare provided) or at the Parent/Grown-Up Mixer on Friday, September 27th at 6:30pm (location TBD). Please see the flyer to learn more about how the PTSA and Foundation work together to support our amazing school!

PTSA Contact Information-

Website- https://www.newcombacademyptsa.org/

Email- pta.president@newcombacademy.org

Instagram- @newcombacademyptsa

Foundation Contact Information-

Website- https://www.newcombacademy.org/

Email- president@newcombacademy.org

Instagram- @newcombacademyfoundation

Click this link to access Newcomb's Google Events Calendar. You should be able to add to your calendar so that you can keep up to date on all Newcomb Events. (Calendar Link)

Bell Schedule

Middle School A/B Schedule

Holiday/Minimum Day Schedule

Cell Phone Policy

Dress Code & Uniform Policy

Recommended Supply Lists

Behavior Expectations Slides-

• Elementary School
• Middle School

Chris Thompson, Principal- cthompson@lbschools.net

Ross Morinaga, Counselor- rmorinaga@lbschools.net

Dylann Castro, Office Supervisor- dcastro3@lbschools.net

Nurse CJ- ccoreyholder@lbschools.net

Judy Caceres, Attendance- jcaceres@lbschools.net

Sharon Onaroti- Enrollment- sonorati@lbschools.net

Newcomb Teacher/Staff Email List Link

Newcomb Kids' Club Director-

Lacey Rogers- lrogers@lbschools.net

Newcomb Kids' Club Main Line- (562) 430-7104

Kids' Club District Contact Information-

Shannon McCone, Manager, at (562) 627-1022, extensions 296, 297, or 299.

Below is our emergency drill schedule for the entire year. We practice each month evacuating the entire school. Staff and students prepare for fire and earthquake emergencies and we also practice Lock Down Drills (in the event there is an intruder on campus or police activity in the neighborhood). We also practice Shelter in Place Drills in the event their is an environmental emergency like heavy rain or a lightning storm, bee swarm or gas link. All classrooms are equipped with first aide kits and emergency supplies. This year we will be practicing a full scale disaster drill in February. The Newcomb team is fully prepared to ensure the health and safety of all our students and staff.

If you should have any questions about emergency drills at Newcomb please e-mail Mr. Thompson at- cthompson@lbschools.net.

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Principal Email: cthompson@lbschools.net
Website: https://newcomb.lbschools.net/
Location: 3351 Val Verde Avenue, Long Beach, CA, USA
Phone: (562)430-1250
Instagram: @newcomb_k8_lbusd