PTSA and Foundation Biweekly News

Dear Newcomb Families,

We’re off and running! The PTSA and Foundation are firing on all cylinders! As you’ll see below, volunteers are shaping a host of events, experiences and fundraisers for our great school. Upcoming Encanto Movie Night, Book Fair, and ReadAThon are coming to life thanks to amazing committee chairs like Drea, Diedre, Ally and Lindsey (highlighted below in our Volunteer Spotlight), and all the fantastic parent volunteers assisting them. Fall Fest, Trunk-or-Treat, the REFLECTIONS Art Exhibition, NAF golf outing and Friday Night Fever benefit party are also ramping up. The PTSA’s primary fundraiser of the year launches September 29 with Read-A-Thon. This single event generates upwards of $50,000 annually for student programs, school and community activities, field trips and various school supplies and needs . Help us knock it out of the park!

There are lots of ways to contribute:

• Become a PTSA member
• Support the Newcomb Academy Foundation
• Volunteer at an event
• Attend school activities!

Looking forward to seeing you on campus!

Your PTSA and Foundation

https://www.newcombacademyptsa.org/

https://www.newcombacademy.org

Last Friday, PTSA hosted the first Friends and Family Friday of the year… welcoming families to walk their students to breakfast and to the playground, then visit our booth for coffee, pastries and mingling. "Encanto" was the theme: In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and the upcoming movie night, Friday - Sept. 26.

Last year, the PTSA initiated a new scholarship program for Newcomb alums graduating from high school and moving on to college. This past June, we awarded our first two scholarships. Recipients were Diego Castillo, who will be attending California Polytechnic San Luis Obispo, and Sam Al-Mulla, who will be studying at Championship University. Both received $500 awards.

The PTSA congratulates Diego and Sam on their achievements in high school and wishes them all the best as they embark upon grand new chapters in the ongoing story of their educations.

Newcomb PTSA Alumni Scholarship Key Details:

• Opportunity to earn one of two $500 scholarships
• High School seniors apply online at www.newcombacademyPTSA.org beginning February 1, 2026.
• Open to Newcomb Alumni in their senior year of high school

• Requirements:
• Three or more years of PTSA Student-Membership while attending Newcomb*
• A 3.0 GPA or higher
• Active PTA membership (by you or your guardian) during your senior year at the high school you are attending
• A letter of recommendation

* Remember, to be eligible for a Newcomb Academy PTSA Alumni Scholarship when you graduate from high school, you need to have been a Newcomb PTSA Student-Member for at least 3 years. Note two exceptions: 1) Students promoting to high school from Newcomb following the '25/'26 school year need at least one year of PTSA Student-Membership to be eligible, and 2) students promoting following the ‘26/’27 school need at least two years of PTSA Student-Membership to be eligible.

Movie Night is this Friday, and we can’t wait to enjoy an evening together with our Newcomb family! Our committee has been hard at work, handcrafting decorations to make this experience truly magical. Come and join us for:

• 🎭 Pictures with your favorite characters
• 🍴 Delicious food vendors
• 🤝 Great company and community fun

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there—don’t miss this special night!

ReadAThon begins on Monday 9/29 and runs through Sunday, 10/19. The Pledgestar site will go live the weekend before ReadAThon starts. Our goal this year is to raise $50,000 to cover field trips and the Ground Ed garden program, as well as other PTSA events like MS Jeopardy. ReadAThon is the PTSA’s primary fundraiser. Individuals and classes can win prizes for most funds raised and most minutes read. Every participant receives a small prize for signing up, and we will randomly select daily prize winners. The only costs for the fundraiser are $1,195 for the hosting platform, and for prizes.

Hello Newcomb friends! My name is Ally Bernardo and I am so excited to co-chair the Read-a-Thon event year! I have three children at Newcomb, who love to read and participate in this event every year! I hope the Read-a-Thon will inspire more of you to pick up a book and read. Reading is magical!

Hi! I’m Lindsey Canizales. This is my ninth year as a proud Newcomb mom, my second year chairing the Scholastic Book Fair. Book Fair is one of the most exciting weeks on campus. It’s so fun to see the excitement on the students faces when they enter the library and see it transformed into a book store. There is a magic in the air that only books can provide. This year’s book fair is October 6-10th, and we can’t wait to welcome each and every student to the book store and encourage their love of reading.

CLICK HERE

to Sign Up to Volunteer with the Book Fair

NEWCOMB ACADEMY FOUNDATION UPDATES:

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.

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!

Early Bird tickets on sale now! Tickets are limited – don’t miss out on the fun.

Follow us on Instagram for the most up-to-date Foundation news: @newcombacademyfoundation

More Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendar!

Foundation + PTSA Joint Meeting
Tuesday, September 30 at 6:30 PM – Newcomb Library

Learn more about what we do and how you can get involved. Snacks and childcare provided.

Parent & Caregiver Mixer
Friday, October 3 at 6:30 PM – Enjem Home (3241 Lama Ave)

Join us for a casual, adults-only evening with food, drinks, and bingo—a great chance to meet other Newcomb families and build community.

Stay in the Loop!

Join our Slack channel to get updates on meetings, volunteer opportunities, and fun social events throughout the year. Join our Slack here:

Any parent or adult wishing to volunteer to help in the classroom, chaperone a field trip, or help during a classroom or campus event must have VIPS clearance. Please fill out the VIPS application and submit the application along with TB test results to the school office. VIPS clearance takes approximately two to three weeks.

· If you would like to apply to become a school volunteer, click here for details: https://newcomb.lbschools.net/nav-1/vips

For the latest on other school info, CLICK HERE to check out Principal Thompson's latest newsletter. Topics include:

• Limited Edition Spirit Shirts
• Newcomb Cheer Clinic
• 5th Grade Parent/Guardian Camp Hi-Hill Meeting
• Annual Verification
• VIPs Information
• Attendance Notification Link
• School Meal Menu
• Newcomb Wellness Center
• Middle School Corner
• Fall Sports Schedule
• Girls Track & Field Tryouts
• 2025/2026 Events Calendar Link
• Nurse's Corner
• Emergency Drill Information
• After School Supervision
• Staff Contact Information
• Kids' Club Contact Information
• Title IX Parent Notification
• UCP