PTSA and Foundation Biweekly News

Dear Newcomb Families,

What an incredible show of Spartan Spirit these past few weeks! Our PTSA Read-A-Thon has been a magical success -- we've raised over $43,500 (and counting) thanks to YOUR generosity. Way to go, Spartans! Next up, our annual Fall Festival &Trunk-or-Treat is happening this Sat, Oct 25th -- and it's shaping up to be a SPOOKTACULAR event for all ages! Mark your calendars for Friday, Nov 14th when Newcomb SANKOFA hosts our 2nd Annual Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. That same day, the Newcomb Foundation celebrates its 20th Anniversary Golf Classic followed by the Friday Night Fever Benefit Bash -- so grab your tickets now and join the fun! A huge thank-you to our amazing Newcomb community and families for your continued support. We couldn't do what we do, without YOU!

With gratitude,

Amber DeVeny, PTSA President

Lauren Arevian, Foundation President

https://www.newcombacademyptsa.org/

https://www.newcombacademy.org

PTSA

Heartfelt THANKS to our very giving PTSA volunteers working on scores of student-experiences! Your time, dedication and efforts for our school and kiddos is purely magical and beyond measure!

PTSA Birthday Club, Erica Hardy

Hello, I'm Erica Hardy, and I run the Newcomb Birthday Club! I love this club because it allows for our students to be celebrated by their families outside of home, by their peers, teachers, and all of our Newcomb community! One of my favorite things about this club, is that in addition to celebrating your student, you can also celebrate teachers, rec aides, or even our librarian! Our club celebrates life, and how special all of us are. I can't think of anything better than that!

FOUNDATION

A huge THANK YOU to our Benefit Bash Co-Chairs.

Benefit Bash Co-Chair: Jessica Hiruma

I’m Jessica and this is my second year co-chairing the Foundation’s fall event, now rebranded as the Benefit Bash because I adore alliteration! This year’s event, Friday Night Fever, will feature a silent and live auction, a magician, DJ and dancing, themed libations, and dinner! We are hoping to raise $25,000 to help fund art, science, and so many other enrichments that the Foundation funds through the generous support of Newcomb families and local businesses.

Benefit Bash Co-Chair: Nadia Kast

Hello Newcomb Community! My name is Nadia Kast and I am mom to Dominic in 2nd grade and Miles in Kindergarten. I have been involved with the Foundation for a little over a year and I am currently the Co-Chair for the Benefit Bash happening this November. Once I found out all of the wonderful resources that the Foundation funds for our school community I was motivated to get involved and continue to help bring STEAM, Arts/Drama, Literacy services, and so much more for our kids. To top it off, the parents I have met through the foundation have only enhanced our family's experience being a part of this hidden gem called Newcomb.

All across Newcomb's campus, classes and individual students have competed to raise the most money and read the most minutes in the Read-A-Thon Fundraiser. A variety of prizes were up for grabs in lots of categories (see the table below). Bunny-Hat trophies moved from class to class as the fundraising leader board evolved and changed. Stay tuned for announcements about silly stringing Mr. Thompson, which classes and which individuals won their respective grade competitions, and more!

As of last week, our class leaders are as listed below! Will your child's class ultimately claim the fundraising leadership trophy for their room??

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2025 Fall Festival - Trunk or Tent Sign Up

We are looking for families interested in participating in our annual Trunk-or-Treat at our Fall Festival. If you would like to decorate a TENT or VEHICLE and help distribute candy, click the trunk and let us know!

Wanna help us make it all happen? We need you… and we'd love to have you on the team! Click on the Haunted Castle and check out the available volunteer time slots for Saturday, October 25th. Thank you!

Friday, November 14, 2025 will be Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. This is an annual event commemorated by the California State Senate since 2021, meant to encourage dialogue about Ruby Bridges' historic steps to integrate her elementary school in 1960. The Newcomb Sankofa Village is hosting the event and also November's Friends and Family Friday. Please stop by the tables in front of the school on 11/14 to learn more about Ruby Bridges and how to further her message of spreading kindness and activism to make the world better! Students and families are encouraged to watch Ruby's video last week talking about this year's walk.

FOUNDATION UPDATE

Golf Classic 20th Anniversary Celebration and Friday Night Fever Benefit Bash!

Golf by day, Disco by night! Join us on Friday, November 14th at El Dorado Park Golf Course as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the tournament that started it all. The Foundation hosts just 3 events during the school year and this one is sure to be a groovy time.

Golf Tournament: 11:00A-5:00P

Fun and friendly Golf Tournament, Raffle, and more! Individual and 4some options available. Golfers wanted!

Friday Night Fever Benefit Bash: 6:00-10:00P

Enjoy dinner and refreshments then disco dive into the Silent Auction before you dance the night away!

Grab your tickets today - don't miss out on the fun.

Link to tickets:

https://www.newcombacademy.org/events

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After School Elementary School Chess
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Otter Pop Sales (Thursdays)
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VIPs Information
Lunch With A Loved One
Attendance Notification Link
School Meal Menu
Middle School Corner
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2025/2026 Events Calendar Link
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Newcomb School Site Council Agendas & Minutes
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Staff Contact Information
Kids' Club Contact Information
Title IX Parent Notification
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PTSA and Foundation Biweekly News