NEWCOMB NEWS #10

READ-A-THON: Thank you to all the students, families, and friends that have helped us raise over $40,000 so far. We have one more week to go! Let's hit our goal of $50,000 and make this one of the best years ever! Keep reaching out to friends and and families for this last push. If you haven't registered...it's still not too late.

SANKOFA VILLAGE FAMILIES: Our first meeting of the year is Monday, October 19 at 6 PM in the library! Come reconnect, meet new families, and help the kids make pennants for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day (November 13) as we kick off a fall full of Friends and Family Friday, Friendsgiving, and Career Day. Please RSVP so we can plan for supplies.

BENEFIT BASH! We are almost sold out! Newcomb Academy Foundation's annual Dinner & Silent Auction Fundraiser is set! Friday, November 6th at the American Legion Los Alamitos. Get your tickets now before it's too late! https://new.biddingowl.com/benefitbash2026

SPORTS: Our Girls Volleyball & Co-Ed Flag Football teams are HOSTING playoff games this Wednesday! Both teams are eyeing ALL CITY Division II Championships. Come out and support!

AND THERE"S MORE...Red Ribbon Week, Quarter 1 ending, High School Choice begins, and Elementary Parent Conferences & Minimum Days coming up!

We have so many incredible events throughout the year. Make sure you scroll all the way through the weekly newsletter, so you don't miss a thing.

Go Spartans!

Look Good. Think you can. Work hard. Get smart! Be Kind.

• Monday, October 19 - Sankofa Village Parent Meeting, 6:00 pm (Library)
• Tuesday, October 20 - School Site Council Meeting #2, 2:30 pm (Conference Room)
• Tuesday, October 20 - Newcomb Academy Foundation Meeting, 6:30 pm
• Wednesday, October 21 - Camp Fire Lights On! Event, 4:00-5:30 pm
• Wednesday, October 21 - Semi-Finals: Volleyball vs. Tincher, 4:00 pm (HOME)
• Wednesday, October 21 - Semi-Finals: Flag Football vs. TBD, 4:45 pm (HOME)
• Saturday, October 24 - Volleyball & Football Division II Championship, TBD (Lakewood HS)
• October 26-30 - Red Ribbon Week (Spirit Week Theme Days TBA)
• Tuesday, October 27 - Quarter 1 Ends
• Monday, November 2 - Pupil Free Day (Staff Development Day)
• November 3-10 - Elementary Parent Conferences/ TK-8 Minimum Days
• November 3 - High School Choice Window Opens (WEBSITE)
• Friday, November 6 - Benefit Bash...TICKETS ON SALE NOW!. See flyer below
• Friday, November 13 - Friends & Family Day, 8:00 am
• Wednesday, November 18 - Career Day, See flyer below
• Wednesday, November 18 - Parent Bingo Night, 6:00 pm, See flyer below

*Click on images for more information

For more information, CLICK HERE to view at the High School Choice website. See the flyer below for individual High School Site Nights.

Almost Sold Out...Click below to BUY TICKETS NOW!

Newcomb highlighted on p. 30. Click image to view.

Newcomb Website: Homepage with school and district-wide information for students and families.

Newcomb Webstore: Purchase PE Clothes, Yearbooks, and more!

Newcomb PTSA: Join, Volunteer, Fundraise, and keep up with all PTSA year-round events.

Newcomb Academy Foundation (NAF): Join, Volunteer, Fundraise with NAF marquee events.