Newcomb News 1/28/24
Vol. 3 Issue 23
Newcomb News # 23
Dear Newcomb Families and Friends,
It is the first week of the second semester! This Friday we will have Family and Friends Friday, all families and friends are welcome to walk their students on campus from 7:30 to 8:00 am.
In addition, 8th grade families please see this link- (8th Grade Donation Letter) asking for 8th grade donations. There is a lot of planning and prep that goes into organizing fun events for our 8th grade end of year activities.
Have a great week.
Chris
Run Like It's Recess
Thank you so much to our PTSA and parent volunteers for making this amazing event possible. A huge shout out to the Run Like Its Recess Committee- Co-Chairs Nora Walsh and Christina Pearce along with Jenelle Hughlett, Lindsey Canzeles, Michelle Toscano, Courtney Flynn, Diane Jensen and Gavin McKiernan. Also, a big thank you to Councilman Daryl Supernaw for your generous sponsorship.
We had a lot of fun. It was really cool to have so many people participate. By all accounts it was a record crowd.
Congrats to these speedy students- Hunter Perz, Amelia Ekk, Jacob Miranda, Manus Jensen and Noah Hyvonen. They all beat Mr. Thompson! They each have earned a pizza for their efforts.
New Spirit Wear Sale
Please click this link to access the Online Spirit Wear Store. The online store will be open from Friday 1/26/24 to 2/12. All items will be delivered 10 to 14 days after the store closes. Here is the store link- https://inkheadprints.com/collections/newcomb-academy
Pictures from the week
Newcomb Foundation Meeting RSVP
Foundation Meeting RSVP - 2024
Please RSVP for the Upcoming Foundation meeting to receive the address of the host. Board Members will take turns hosting the meetings, so the address for each meeting will vary. Thank you! RSVP Google Form
Enrollment and School Of Choice Timeline
--Enrollment and School of Choice Timeline--
1/31/24- Virtual TK/Kinder Festival from 6 to 7 p.m. at lbschools.net/youtube
2/1/24- Newcomb Enrollment opens for families living in Newcomb's attendance area.
2/3/24 TK/Kinder Festival at Dooley Elementary School 9-12 noon
2/20/24- High School Choice Online application opens on ParentVue 9:00 am
2/24/24- Middle School and K8 Choice Fair 9:00am — 12:00pm @ Cabrillo HS
3/1/24- High School Choice Online application closes at 11:59 pm
3/1/24- Elementary School of Choice Application available on ParentVUE
3/2/24 TK/Kinder Festival at Roosevelt Elementary 9-12 pm
3/4/24- Newcomb Site Night- Prospective Families can hear a presentation and get a tour of Newcomb's campus.
- Middle School Presentation and Tour 4:30 pm
- Elementary School Presentation and Tour 5:15 pm
3/25/24- Middle School of Choice Application available 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.
Newcomb Sankofa Village
“If you are a parent or caregiver to a Black student at Newcomb and would like to join our mailing list, please email newcombsankofa@gmail.com”
Camp Hi Hill
Our 5th graders will be heading up to Camp Hi Hill the week of 2/12. Here is a slide show describing the week. Hi Hill Parent Information Link.
Middle School Sports Update
Please take a look at the Middle School Girl's Basketball game schedules and Boy's Track meet dates. We would love it if our Newcomb friends and families came out to support our Spartans. We have also included the tentative dates for boys and girls soccer tryouts.
Girls Basketball-
1/29- Rogers @ Newcomb 3:45
1/31- Newcomb @ Bancroft 3:45
2/5- Newcomb @ Hoover 3:30
2/7- Stephens @ Newcomb 3:45
2/14- Newcomb @ Stanford 3:30
2/21- Hughes @ Newcomb 3:45
2/29- Semi- Finals
3/2- Finals
Boys Track-
2/3- Practice Meet at Willson, 8:00 am start
2/24- League Meet at Wilson, 8:00 am start
3/2- City Championships, 8:00 am start
Tentative Girls Soccer Tryout Dates- 3/5 from 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Tentative Boys Soccer Tryout Dates- 2/23 from 2:30 to 4 pm
January Cafeteria Menu
Wellness Center Newsletter
Important Links & Information
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.
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
Parent Volunteers
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