Newcomb News 5/12/24
Vol. 3 Issue 37
Hello Newcomb Families and Friends-
Thank you to PTSA for an wonderful teacher and staff appreciation week. We are so grateful for all you do for Newcomb. We have a couple big events this week- 1. The LBUSD Cross Country Meet this Friday at Heartwell Park. Races start at 4:00 pm. 2. Our Middle School Robotics team will be competing at the Middle School RoboBowl at McBride High School on Saturday, May 18th. It should be a great event. All are welcome at both events to cheer on our Spartans.
Also, we will be hosting our final Friends and Family Friday on May 31st. Finally, SBAC testing kicks into high gear this week. The schedules for Grades 3-5 and Middle School are linked below. Middle School will be on a special bell schedule this week and next week Tuesday-Friday, bell schedule linked below. We are still on our regular start time and dismissal times during testing.
Have a great week!
Chris
--Upcoming Events--
6/11- 5th Grade Promotion 8:30 am
6/12- Kinder Promotion 10:30 am
6/12- TK Sliding Into Kindergarten 12:30
6/13- 8th Grade Promotion 8:30 am
Elementary School Yearbook Ordering
This is the Google form for parents to order.
https://forms.gle/QLkU7PVxS61HT7bm8
Elementary Yearbooks will be available for purchase at the price of $30 each. An additional $1 fee applies for payments made through PayPal. Alternatively, payments can be made in cash or by check enclosed in an envelope addressed to the front office, with attention to Amber, with the student's name specified for the Yearbook purchase.
Orders and payments are accepted through May 31st.
Paypal ($1 fee): https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NQHD7JWLXL8DE
Questions?? Email: pta.yearbook@newcombacademy.org
---Accepting Donations---
We could really use your support if you have any of thems items we are in need on our TK/Kinder Playground-
GENTLY USED ITEMS- Duplo or Mega Bloks, steel Tonka trucks, and coloring books.
NEW ITEMS- Crayons and Sidewalk Chalk
SBAC Update
Elementary School SBAC Schedule (Grades 3-5)
Middle School SBAC Schedule
Monthly Schedule
Please note the days we will be testing in middle school. Please make every effort to have students attend school everyday.
Block Testing Bell Schedule
Grade 1-5 Lunch Time Activities
Newcomb Foundation Updates
Meeting Dates for the rest of the school year:
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.
Sankofa Summer Academy
8th Grade Promotion Activities Donations
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!
Wellness Center Update
Middle School Sports Update
Here is the upcoming Spring Middle School Soccer Schedule:
Girls Soccer Schedule-
Playoffs- 5/1- 3:30 pm @ Keller
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)
May Cafeteria Menu
Important Links & Information
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