Newcomb News 12/15/24

Dear Newcomb Families and Caregivers,

This is the last week before Winter Break. Friday, 12/20/25 is a minimum day with a 1:00 pm dismissal. We will have after school supervision on the 20th until 2:00 pm. Our office will be closing at 2:30 as well. Thank you to PTSA for another magical Winterfest!!!

On Friday, we have Friends and Family Friday and our TK/Kinder Holiday show at 8:15 am. Please be prepared for heavier traffic at drop off.

There is a lot of exciting stuff happening the next week. Please be sure to review the newsletter and check the Newcomb Events Calendar linked here for updates.

Please do not park in the north staff parking lot for pick up and drop off. Thanks for your support.

All lost and found items will be donated by the end of the week. Please take a look for any missing items before they are gone.

Happy Holidays!!!!

Chris

Our presentation focused on the Middle School and High School Choice process. Please take a look at the slides and reach out to Mr. Morinaga or Mr Thompson with any questions.

(Slides Linked Here)

Girls Basketball Tryouts

Tuesday, 12/17- 2:45 to 4:15

Wednesday, 12/18- 2:45 to 4:15

Boys Track & Field- We are super stoked to have a team of coaches preparing for the upcoming season. Please be on the look out for tryout information after the Winter Break.

Let’s Celebrate Our Amazing Middle School Teachers!

Our teachers and staff work tirelessly to inspire and guide our students every day. This holiday season, let’s show our gratitude by hosting a special Teacher Holiday Luncheon in their honor! We need your support to make this celebration a success. Please consider donating $15 or more, or any amount you are able. Donations can be made through PayPal or by dropping off an envelope labeled “PTSA Middle School Teacher Holiday Luncheon” at the front office. Let’s come together as a community to express our thanks and appreciation for all that our teachers do.

Donation Link Here

Thank you for your generosity!

Newcomb PTSA

Below is a list of Clubs and Activities on Campus. Primarily for Middle School. Please note that dates and times are subject to change. Be sure to talk to the teacher who is running the club to confirm.

Hey Middle School! If you are interested in having lunch in Newcomb's garden on a select day each month sign up here. We will allow a limited number of students who sign up to bring their lunch to the garden, hang out and learn about our plants, veggies and how we are sharing a love of gardening and sustainability at Newcomb.

Follow this link to select a date to have lunch in the garden- https://forms.gle/Za9spCoVjySsciQg8 We will let you know what date you have been selected for Lunch in the Garden. Please know that you may not get your first choice.

8th Grade Baby Photos- 8th grade families & friends, please email Mr. Jeffery a good photo to be included in the 2025 yearbook. We will be accepting submissions until the beginning of Winter Break, 12/20.

Mr Jeffery's Email- jsjeffery@lbschools.net

Holiday Grams- will be n sale to all students from 12/2 to 12/13. Grams are one dollar and will be sold at the front gate in the morning and the Middle School gate in the afternoon.

Hello Middle Schoolers and Middle School Parents,

Newcomb Middle School Yearbooks preorders are now available through our web store.

They will ONLY be sold online this year, so secure yours now!

Here is the direct link to the store along with the QR code attached:

https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=7443

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

Family & Friends Fridays (These are days that we will be inviting families on campus before school to hang out and build community) 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) 12/12 (Library @ 6 pm), 2/21(Auditorium), 4/25 (Auditorium)

Lunch With A Loved One- 3/21/25

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 Onorati- Enrollment- sonorati@lbschools.net

Newcomb Teacher/Staff Email List Link

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

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.

Newcomb Kids' Club Directors-

Lacey Rogers- lrogers@lbschools.net

Stephanie Blaser - SBlaser@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