Newcomb Academy PTSA and NAF News

Did you make it to the PTSA Council celebration of our Reflections winners this past Sunday? What an incredible event! Our Spartans were truly inspiring and beautifully recognized for their creative interpretations of this year’s theme, “I Belong.” We are so proud of our talented Spartan artists—way to go!

We’re also counting down to Friday, February 27th, when even more of our amazing students will take the stage to showcase their talents. It’s sure to be a fun, heartwarming, and memorable evening—you won’t want to miss it!

For those of you soon-to-be MS families, make sure you come by Site Night March 5th and see what our middle school has to offer! Our PTSA, NAF & SANKOFA representatives will be there too!

And don’t forget—our 2nd Annual STEAM Event is coming up on Saturday, March 14th! This exciting day will feature:

• An impressive showcase of Spartan Scientists
• An inspired gallery with over a hundred works by Spartan Artists
• A delicious (and nutritious!) snack shack hosted by our 8th Grade Promotion Committee
• A special pre-sale on promotion gifts from 5th Grade Leadership for the soon-to-be-promoted Spartans in your life
• A STEAM-inspired pop-up book fair hosted by Mr. Rugerroni
• And so much more!

We also wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to those of you that made it to the NAF meeting -- it was incredible to see so many new faces!

We are continually inspired by this incredible community and so grateful for all the ways YOU help make these events possible. Thank you for being such an important part of what makes our Spartan family so special!

Amber DeVeny, PTSA President

Lauren Arevian, NAF President

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Following are some select pics from the REFLECTIONS celebration held this past Sunday on Newcomb's campus. Above photo: Students share a moment at the event with Mayor Richardson.

We have nearly 90 students from all grades signed up to share their art in our school gallery on March 14 (part of the school's big STEAM Celebration - Science Technology Engineering Art and Math). Some of the art was submitted by students for "REFLECTIONS" back in the fall, and now new works are being created just for ART SHARE… a wide variety of Visual Arts, including: Paintings, Drawings, Sculptures, and other creative expressions.

Our goal is to have at least 100 student works on display!

SIGN UP TODAY!! And you'll have two weeks to create your masterpiece.

Guidelines for participation are online at newcombacademyptsa.org/artshare

Want to add your name to our list of artists? CLICK THE RED BUTTON! Whether you're a budding enthusiast or a seasoned artist, you're invited to share your passion! All grades are welcome.

Now through May 21st, you can support Newcomb simply by purchasing a Power Card through our special link.

Get Your Dave & Buster’s Power Card for $20
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Each $20 Power Card comes loaded with 80–100 chips (chip values vary by location). Cards can be redeemed at any of the 150+ Dave & Buster’s locations nationwide, making it a fun and easy way to give back.

Grab one for your family, gift one to a friend, or save it for summer fun — every purchase supports Newcomb Academy!

Thank you for supporting our school community

Want to get involved with school activities? Help elevate your child's school experiences? Have we got an opportunity for you! We're looking for motivated volunteers to serve on the 2026/2027 PTSA Board and chair awesome events and activities. Interested? Let us know. CLICK HERE to share your contact info! Operators are standing by. If lines are busy, please try again! We'd love to have you in the family.

PLEASE REPLY BY FEBRUARY 27!

Board Positions and Committee Chairs include among others:

• VP of Education
• VP of Membership
• VP of Ways and Means
• Financial Secretary
• VP of Leadership
• Newsletter Communications
• Parliamentarian
• President
• Executive Vice President
• Reflections Chair
• Art Share Chair
• Run Like It's Recess Chair

Click the button below for descriptions of each role.

Dear 8th Grade Parents and Guardians,

It is hard to believe, but the end of the year is approaching fast! We are busy planning a memorable send-off for Newcomb's Class of 2026, and we want to keep you in the loop and invite you to help.

CELEBRATORY EVENTS

Please mark your calendars for these promotion-related dates:

June 5: 8th Grade Awards (AM) & Dance (PM)

June 8: Dave & Buster's Celebration Day

June 10: Promotion Practice, Picnic in the Field Day

June 11: 8th Grade Promotion (AM)

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

To make these events a success, we need a team of family volunteers. Please email Sandra Hege at sandrarueda31@gmail.com with your best contact info (phone/email) and let us know if you can help with:

• Planning: Helping organize the details before the events.
• Day-of Help: Assisting during the events.
• Set up / Clean up: Helping before or after events.
• Sponsoring: Donating items or funds.

DONATIONS

If you would like to contribute financially to help cover costs for the dance, promotion, picnic/field day activities, decor, and supplies, we are accepting donations via Venmo or Zelle.

Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Lindsey-Canizales with the tag "8th grade activities"

Zelle: sandrarueda31@gmail.com with a message to recipient of "8th grade activities"

Thank you for helping us celebrate our graduates!

Best,

8th Grade Promotion Committee

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

The Newcomb Academy Foundation proudly supports the academic and educational programs that make Newcomb an exceptional place to learn. In response to deep district budget cuts, we have committed the largest level of funding in our history for the 2026/27 school year. Please consider making a donation to help us continue this important support—we can’t do it without you! This $218,488 commitment helps pay for school wide art, science lab, music, teacher salaries, and more. These are programs that not only help our children become well rounded and curious learners, they help our school function properly. Let's keep Newcomb a school where academic excellence thrives!

Golf is back! Friday, May 8th help us celebrate 20 years of the Newcomb Academy Golf Classic! Tickets available now at newcombadademy.org or through the QR code below. See you on the course!