Newcomb News 10/27/24

Dear Newcomb K-8 Families and Friends,

Please take a look at the schedules(posted below) for Red Ribbon Week the week of 10/28 . Elementary School and Middle School have different spirit days.

Reminder that both Newcomb and Kids' Club are closed on Friday November 1st. School will resume on Monday, November 4th.

Don't forget to continue reading those books and logging those hours for the Read A Thon. The Read A Thon is PTSA's biggest fundraiser. With the funds raised PTSA supports our amazing garden program, field trips, teacher supplies, community events and much more. Thanks for your support of our community.

We will be on minimum day schedule from 11/4 to 11/12 for Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences. All students TK-8 will be dismissed at 1:00 pm. We will have playground supervision on these days from 1 to 2 pm. Monday, November 11th will be a school holiday in observace of Veterans Day.

Go Spartans!!!!!

Chris

On November 1st all teachers and staff will be engaging in Professional development, planning and collaboration. Even though we will all be on campus working hard, the office will be closed.

Elementary School teachers will be scheduling conferences with parents and caregivers from 11/4 to 11/12. These will be minimum days with 1:00 pm dismissal.

If you and your loved ones celebrate and participate in Halloween Activities please be safe this week. Linked you will find information on Halloween safety from the City of Long Beach.

If Newcomb can get to $30,000 dollars by Wednesday, Mr. Thompson will be wearing a few new outfits next week before school.

The Read A Thon is a very important fundraiser for our amazing PTSA. They fund so many great events, field trips for all students and the Ground Education Garden. For more information, reach out to pta.president@newcombacademy.org

Pledgestar Link- https://pledgestar.com/newcombreads/

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

We have a new District initiative on campus this year. We are working with our school district to help our school adopt greener practices and reduce waste at lunch. Please take a look at the Video below to get an idea of what we are doing each day.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW: Cowboy Casino Night

Grab your tickets and join the Newcomb Academy Foundation for an unforgettable evening at the Cowboy Casino Night fundraiser on Friday, November 15th, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the American Legion in Los Alamitos! Dust off your boots and get ready for a night filled with delicious dinner, refreshing drinks, lively dancing, thrilling casino games, and a spirited auction. The proceeds of this fun-filled night help preserve vital programs such as art, music, drama, science and literacy intervention at Newcomb. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: https://new.biddingowl.com/cowboycasinonight

We're also rounding up some great silent auction items and experiences and looking for some business/family sponsors —if you’d like to contribute or you know of a business that wants to help, we'd love your help! Here is an auction item request letter to share with businesses. You can also share the sponsorship packages. Mark your calendars, and we can’t wait to see you there! Remember - the Foundation only has 4 fundraisers per year - Fall Donor Drive, Cowboy Casino Night, Apex Spartan Sprint, and Golf Classic - to raise our net goal of $150,000 and we need your help!

Tickets are limited and selling fast! For questions reach out to Jesshiruma@gmail.com and/or laurenarevian@gmail.com.

Silent Auction Items

We're also still rounding up some great silent auction items and experiences and we're wrangling up some business sponsors —if you’d like to contribute or you know of a business that wants to help, we'd love your help! Here is an auction item request letter to share with businesses. Mark your calendars, and we can’t wait to see you there! Remember - the Foundation only has 4 fundraisers per year - Fall Donor Drive, Cowboy Casino Night, Apex Spartan Sprint, and Golf Classic - to raise our net goal of $150,000 and we need your help!

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) 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) 12/12 (Library @ 6 pm), 2/21(Auditorium), 4/25 (Auditorium)

Lunch With A Loved One- 3/21/25

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