Newcomb Academy Foundation

Did you know that thanks to the success of last year’s fundraising these girls and all TK-5th graders will participate in a robotics enrichment program this year!? It is brand new this year because of the generosity of our community last year. It’s just one of the many programs we are able to support but we can’t do it without you!

Throughout the year we have 4 different fundraising events - Fall Donor Drive, Fall Casino Night, Apex Spartan Sprint, and our Golf Classic. The Fall Donor Drive is the one with the biggest bang for your buck - almost your entire donation goes straight to these support programs since there aren’t event costs associated with it.

Donate today and feel secure knowing you’re contributing to our amazing school community! The link is in our bio!

This year our net goal is to raise $150,000 to continue our support of vital programs. The Foundation has already committed $143,840 to Newcomb Academy for the 2024/2025 school year because of the generosity of our community last year! This funding will profoundly impact our students by supporting STEAM enrichment programs, including Science Lab, Music, Art, Middle School Drama, and an exciting new Robotics program for TK-5. Additionally, we’ve protected our Literacy and Math Intervention for K-5 and are continuing STAR Tutoring to provide essential support in core subjects. The Foundation is also proud to support the Middle School Scholarship Program, fostering community service and academic excellence among our middle school scholars.

Give in the way that feels most comfortable for your family. You can give with time, money, event participation, or all of the above! We are happy you’re here and can’t wait to get to know you! The link to our donation drive is in our bio. ❤️

What an amazing day welcoming new families to Newcomb and seeing our 6th graders (and their grown ups) get acquainted with the other side of campus!! If you’re new here - WELCOME! We are so happy you’re here. Stick around and you’ll learn more about who we are and how to get involved.

We need your help to get Newcomb ready for the first day of school! Join us - - on Sunday, August 25th at 8am for a campus clean up! We need help weeding the garden, picking up trash, washing tables and play equipment, creating chalk art, and more! Bring whatever tools you have, a pair of gloves and let’s get Newcomb sparkling for the first day of classes!

If you have a student who is going into 6th grade , and invite you to a meet up before school starts! Meet up will immediately take place after 6th Grade Orientation.

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Help spread the word to other families.

2024-2025 Newcomb Academy Parent/Grown-Up Volunteer Sign-Up Now Open! Newcomb Academy Foundation and PTSA need parent volunteers for upcoming events, committees, and fundraisers! Please fill out the form via the link in our bio to indicate your interest.

Learn about Newcomb Academy Foundation, one of the family-led organizations made up of Newcomb families raising funds to support education enrichment programs for our students at

If you have a student who is going into TK or Kindergarten , and invite you to a play date before school starts!

All new families and students of all grade levels welcome to join as well to start building friendships with your new school community.

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2024-2025 calendar with Foundation dates highlighted. Be sure to mark your calendars for all dates and stay tuned for updates and additions as the school year approaches and throughout the year.

Be on the look out for Family and Friends Friday, Coffee with Chris, Sankofa Village meetings, Read Across America and Lunch with a Loved One.

Some ways to stay up-to-date! 💛💙

Some ways to stay up to date on social with us!

Dear Newcomb Community,

On behalf of the Newcomb Academy Foundation, I want to express our gratitude for your incredible support this school year. Your support has been the cornerstone of our success, whether you donated and joined our membership drive, volunteered to produce a totally rad 90s party, pledged $1 per lap for the Apex Spartan Sprint, perfected your swing at our Golf Classic, or joined the dark side at our Star Wars themed Casino Night – every effort, big and small, has propelled us to surpass our fundraising goal.

Thanks to your remarkable generosity, we have committed an astounding $143,840 to Newcomb Academy for the 2024/2025 school year! This funding will profoundly impact our students by supporting STEAM enrichment programs, including Science Lab, Music, Art, Middle School Drama, and an exciting new Robotics program for TK-5. Additionally, we’re protecting Literacy and Math Intervention for K-5 and continuing STAR Tutoring to provide essential support in core subjects. The Middle School Scholarship Program will also persist, fostering community service and academic excellence among our middle school scholars.

The Newcomb Academy Foundation is powered by parent and care-giver volunteers united by a shared goal: to provide our children with an exceptional, well-rounded educational experience. Our collaboration is driven by the belief that it’s all for the kids, and we find meaning in working together to make a difference. We warmly welcome everyone to join us, and we look forward to expanding our vibrant community next year.

Until then, we wish you a relaxing and fun summer break. Your support makes everything possible, and we can't wait to continue this journey with you.

Go Spartans!

With heartfelt gratitude,
Ashley Lampson Opstad
Newcomb Academy Foundation
Board President & Newcomb Mom

2023/2024 Board Members & Newcomb Families
Danny Lampson Opstad
Christie Hibben
Molly Enjem
Krystle Fontana
Laura Reimer
Miho Shindo
Natasha Jones
Samantha Covey
Stacy Flanigan
Vicky Bui Hopson
Alvaro Castillo
Alycia Paul
Amy King
Christina Pearce
Holly Murphy
Joshua Hege
Jason Leibl
Kendra Dixon
Therese Vega

Introducing board for the 2024/25 academic year.

Over the summer, the board will meet to plan next year's efforts to continue our mission in securing ongoing funding for education enrichment programs and opportunities for the students of . We plan to take our learnings and strengths from this past year, build upon them to continue the momentum into next year.

If you are interested in getting involved, visit the link in our bio to sign up for the volunteer list or DM us any questions.

More information to come! Encourage other Spartan families to follow us on Instagram for the latest funding updates and efforts.

We are thrilled to announce that has approved $35,000 in funding to ensure our middle school drama program continues for the 2024/2025 school year! When we heard the program was at risk, we teamed up with Principal Thompson to find a solution. We're excited to welcome a new Drama teacher this Fall, continuing the legacy of Mr. Ennen, who we wish a restful retirement.

Thanks to our Newcomb community, a total of $143,840 is going to education enrichment programs for the 2024/2025 school year including:

🔬 Science Lab
📚 Literacy and Math Intervention for K-5
🎨 Expanding Art
🎶 Expanding Music
🎓 Middle School Scholarship Program
🤖 Launching a new Robotics program for TK-5
🌟 And more

The Foundation is committed to offering more STEAM enrichment opportunities for our students. We are so proud of our amazing school community and our collective efforts directly impact our kids.

A few notes from our last meeting of the 2023/2024 school year.

Please share the progress with other families for their awareness 🥰✨🤗

✨ONE MORE DAY✨

Casino Night tomorrow Saturday, May 4, 2024, 6:30-10pm . Blackjack, roulette, 3 card poker, craps, drinks, appetizers, music, raffle prizes and community. Join us for a night out for Newcomb. Tickets link in bio. Cocktail attire. Themed attire optional.

💯% of all event ticket sales goes directly to education enrichment programs and opportunities for the students

All casino play is for entertainment purposes only. Chips have no monetary value.

Here are some amazing prizes that were donated by local businesses and friends of Newcomb, and will be raffle off at Casino Night this Saturday, May 4, 2024. Join us for a night out for Newcomb and enter to win one of these prizes! Buy tickets via the link bio.

📖 Principal for a Day

🚘 Reserved parking spots TK, Kinder, 5th Grade, 8th Grade Promotions

PLUS‼️ Race Wheels, Art Classes, Pilates, Yoga, Scooter, Hair Salons, Massage, Water Polo Camp, Duffy, Boat, Learning Toys, Restaurants and more!

💯% of all event ticket sales goes directly to education enrichment programs and opportunities for the students

Cocktail attire. Themed attire optional.

✨4 DAYS UNTIL MAY THE 4TH✨
A Night Out | Casino Night
Saturday, May the Fourth, 2024, 6:30-10pm
# 2950 N Bellflower Blvd
Buy tickets via link in bio.

🎟️ Event entry start at $50 plus ticket options that include chips to play blackjack, roulette, 3 card poker or craps. Additional chips can be purchased at event. All casino play are for entertainment purposes only. Chips have no monetary value.

🍹plus themed drinks, appetizers, raffle prizes

💯% of all event ticket sales goes directly to education enrichment programs and opportunities for the students

Cocktail attire. Themed attire optional.

Join to play, join for fun, or both...all !

Join us for a night out with Casino Night on Saturday, May the Fourth, 2024, 6:30-10pm 2950 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, 90815. This is an 21+ event.

Table games planned for the night are blackjack, roulette, 3 card poker and craps.

Event entry tickets start at $50 with other ticket options that include chips to play table games. Additional chips can be purchased onsite. All casino play are for entertainment purposes only. Chips have no monetary value.

💯% of all event ticket sales goes directly to education enrichment programs and opportunities for the students

Cocktail Attire. Themed attire welcomed.

Buy tickets via link in bio.

100% of all event ticket does go directly to education enrichment programs and opportunities for the students at Newcomb Academy.

Tickets now starting at $50. Join us for a night out with Casino Night on Saturday, May the Fourth, 2024, 6:30-10pm 2950 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, 90815. This is an 21+ event.

Cocktail Attire. Are you a Star Wars Fan? Themed attire welcomed for a galactic affair.

This fundraiser will go to support education enrichment programs and opportunities for the students

Buy tickets via QR code or vis link in bio. Share with friends and family.

Following valuable input from some community families, we are delighted to introduce a new $50 ticket option. This includes event entry, 2 drink tickets, and appetizers. Raffle tickets and chips will also be available for purchase on-site at the event. We look forward to enjoying this special event with you!

A night out | Casino Night
Saturday, May the Fourth, 2024
6:30-10pm

2950 N Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach, 90815.

This is an 21+ event.

Cocktail Attire. Are you a Star Wars Fan? Themed attire welcomed for a galactic affair.

This fundraiser will go to support education enrichment programs and opportunities for the students

Buy tickets via QR or link in bio. Share with friends and family.

Whatever your vibe, you are most welcome to join!

Newcomb Academy Foundation Presents
A Night Out for Newcomb | Casino Night
21 and over
May 4th, 2024
6:30-10PM
BP Ford of Long Beach
2950 N Bellflower Blvd, 90815
Cocktail Attire (or whatever your Star Wars vibe is but not required)

This fundraiser will go to support education enrichment programs and opportunities for the students

Buy tickets via link in bio. Share with friends and family. Hope you'll join us!

What's your vibe? Comment below!

Interested in getting behind-the-scenes to support the Foundation's mission? NAF Board Member positions are open including the role of Vice President. NAF Board Member Elections will be held at our May 21st meeting. If you are interested in serving on the NAF Board, learn more about the role, requirements and submission form via the link in bio or link below

https://forms.gle/rkLLf7HiXQw1w8UPA

We were so excited to reflect on our amazing Community achieving our goal to to protect 3 teachers salaries, preserve vital science, art and music programs for the 2024/25 academic year, plus continue middle school scholarships and launch elementary school robotics. Thank you Principal Thompson for camping on the roof!

Next Casino Night planning meeting is Friday, April 18, 6:30pm at 7134 E. Pluribus St., Long Beach, 90808

Thank you to our 2024 Golf Classic sponsors for your significant role in creating our fundraising event and supporting future education enrichment programs and opportunities for Newcomb Academy.

✨MEET OUR SPONSORS✨

Golf Ball Sponsor

Goody Bag Sponsor

Cocktail Sponsor steripax.com

Scorecard Sponsor

Driving Range Sponsor

Bottled Water Sponsor .kept.secret

Picture Sponsor

Business Sponsors:
TGA Golf Academy
Councilman Daryl Supernaw
JTB Electric
Premium Termite and Pest Control
Impact Chiropractic
Mosquito Joe

Family Sponsors:
Avila Family
Enjem Family
Leibel Family
Milivojevic Family
Roberts Family
Roswell Family
Girl Scout Troop 1343
Girl Scout Troop 71063

Because of the incredible support by our Spartan Community and extended friends and family exceeding our Spartan Sprint fundraising stretch goal of $100K, Principal Thompson will be camping out in a tent 🏕on the roof TONIGHT! 

These funds will go to protect 3 teacher salaries and expand vital science, art and music programs, continue the middle school scholarship program, and launch an elementary school robotics program for the 2024/25 academic year.

Stay tuned on stories for when Principal Thompson will begin setting up! Please share this news with other Spartan families or let them know to follow along on our Instagram for ongoing updates.

We have reached our goal of golfers to round out our tournament. Funds raised will go toward sustaining the Foundation's commitment to support ongoing education enrichment programs and opportunities for students into the future

Our 18th Annual Golf Classic is this Monday, April 15th hosted by . Thank you for all your support.

Golfers, for any questions, reach out to [email protected] or send a DM.

Check out MORE RAFFLE ITEMS that will be featured at our 18th Annual Golf Classic hosted by . Raffle tickets will be sold onsite at the event.

✨WE ARE ONLY 7 GOLFERS AWAY FROM MEETING OUR GOAL! ✨If you're still thinking about signing up, join us to round out our tournament.

Register via link in bio or share link with a friend! All funds raised will go toward sustaining the Foundation's commitment to support ongoing education enrichment programs and opportunities for students into the future

To our incredible Spartan Community, extended friends and family, we did it! Because of you, we exceeded our stretch goal of $100K!

This means that...

❤️ We raised enough to protect 3 teacher salaries and expand vital science, art and music programs, continue the middle school scholarship program, and launch an elementary school robotics program for the 2024/25 academic year

🏕Principal Thompson will be camping out in a tent on the roof very soon!

👏while we didn't meet the national record for Apex Leadership Co, Newcomb Academy DID set the record for the largest funds raised in LA and Orange County!

It's because of the steps you took together as a community that has made a difference in our students' holistic education journey at Newcomb Academy. We are so grateful to you and our Spartan Community.

We have two more upcoming fundraisers - Golf Classic, April 15 and Casino Night, May 4 - with the intent to fortify support for additional school needs and opportunities throughout the year and into the future. We're on a mission to keep the momentum going for current and future students for years to come.

Please share this news with other Spartan families or let them know to follow along on our Instagram for ongoing updates.

Thank you.

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We are 7 days away and a few golfers away from our goal to round out our 18th Annual Golf Classic hosted by .

Join in or share link in bio! All funds raised will go toward sustaining the Foundation's commitment to support ongoing education enrichment programs and opportunities for students into the future