Neil Cummins Weekly, Week of November 3, 2024

November 6 PTO Meeting 8:15am Room A1

November 11 No School for Veterans Day 

November 12 LCMSD Board Meeting 6:00pm Hall Library

November 13 Walk & Roll Ruby Bridges Day

Dear Neil Cummins Families,

As we wrap up October and move into November, I want to take a moment to extend a heartfelt thank you for your engagement and support for our Spark Foundation. Your contributions, time, and energy truly enrich our school community and directly impact our students' daily experiences. Your dedication helps us provide exceptional programs and opportunities that support each child’s growth, and for that, we are deeply grateful.

October was filled with activities, from classroom projects to community events, all of which brought our school together in meaningful ways. These connections strengthen our school climate and remind us why we are a true community.

As we move into November and approach the close of Trimester 1, we look forward to continuing the momentum. This is a time of reflection, assessment, and celebration of our students' accomplishments thus far. 

Thank you once again for being a part of this journey. Your involvement makes all the difference, and together, we create a thriving, supportive environment for our students.

Sincerely,

Kyle Shaw, Principal

Navigating All This Tech in our Kids' Lives, as a Community!

Wed Nov 13, 6:15-7:30pm Registration required to get the webinar link

Join this virtual Parent Ed event and get caught up on the latest research and recommendations from the US Surgeon General and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt (author of The Anxious Generation). Leave with actionable steps to slowly roll out tech to your kids in age-appropriate ways. And learn about Kids IRL, Marin's new K-8 movement to collectively help our kids spend their time "more IRL, less URL."

Brought to you by Marin County Office of Education, ScreenSense, Kids IRL, and CalHope. Presentation will be in English with live Spanish interpretation/translation.

Thank you to those who were able to join the 10/29 Get to Know the LCMS Board Candidates virtual event. We also want to thank Dr. Geithman and the candidates for sharing their views. Big thanks to Neil Cummins (and Cove and Hall) PTO for hosting!! The recording can be found here https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/BV6eNvCdq4_1b3kdEehRqbcMH_GDggJyKRWaB8FoEbPmMgP1vTYjhjlUPcoUkIe-.YurHHM96MztiR4uj  with access passcode 5@DVOJzM

November PTO Meeting Wednesday November 6 Join us at 8:15am in room A1 after you check in the office. All are welcome! Here is our meeting agenda.

 The NC Holiday Store is on its way! Can you feel the holiday’s coming?!  This year's holiday store will be Friday December 13 in the gym.  Each student will have the opportunity to shop for two special adults in their lives during school.  We need YOU to start gathering your new or gently used goods and set them aside.  Collections will start Monday, December 2 in the main office.  Treasures to collect include: costume jewelry, women’s accessories, holiday-themed decor, housewares, cookbooks, books, anything for men (luggage, ties, hiking, sports memorabilia, outdoorsy things). Wrapping supplies will also be needed in great supply: wrapping paper, gift bags, gift boxes, jewelry boxes, colorful tissue paper, ribbons, tags and more. Note that we CANNOT take used clothing or new clothing without tags, dirty or broken items, any children’s items, toys or stuffed animals. Please only donate items that you would like to receive as a gift. 

Lunch Enrichment sponsored by the PTO

Please remind your students of these enrichment opportunities during lunch.  The turnout has been fantastic!

MONDAY     Games with Coach Arroyo on the field (K-5)

TUESDAY    Zentangle with Ms. Dorota C5 (3-5) *moved from Mondays

THURSDAY    Dance with E.N.A. on the blacktop (K-5)

FRIDAY        Magic the Gathering with Mr. G. C6 (3-5)

Check out the PTO’s new website https://www.neilcumminspto.org!

Huge thank you to Neil Cummins parent Naomi Chusid (Petite Marketing) for all her hard work and attention to detail in overhauling the website. This has been a project long hoped for and we couldn’t be happier with the final product. Any questions, please email petitemarketingco@icloud.com. 

From the Library

Time to shop! Go to any Copperfield's Bookstore location on November 1-3 and mention Neil Cummins School  at the register. Just like that, 20% of your purchase will go to our school! Our closest location is in the Marin Country Mart at Larkspur Landing.

Walk and Roll to School November 13-  Join a walking school bus for Ruby! In celebration of the spirit of Ruby Bridges, get together with friends and neighbors on a walk to school Nov. 13. Even if you live far from school, park a few blocks away and walk. Don’t forget to claim a prize at the Safe Routes’ welcome table!

Five Little Monkeys Give Back to NC
Five Little Monkeys Give Back Program for Neil Cummins PTO is on November 1-15! Our school code is NCPTO2024 for online and in-store purchases made between November 1-15, 2024, Five Little Monkeys will donate 15% of the pre-tax total back to our school. Free delivery for orders over $50 and free gift wrapping. 

Good Eggs Fundraiser

Shop with Good Eggs to give back to our school. Enter our school's code GoodEggsForNeilCummins at checkout and 5% of your order's total will go back to Neil Cummins!

 We are still in need of Hot Lunch Volunteers for November and December Please check out the schedule and sign up at the link HERE to help out in the lunchroom! 

Hall Middle School Tours Do you have a future middle school student in your house?! Hall is  opening their doors for prospective Cougar Families to hear first hand about life at Hall. Please plan to check-in by 8:50am at the main office. All visitors will need to provide identification and follow LCMSD visitor protocols while on school tours. Please provide your CA driver's license or identification to help them plan for your visit and expedite check-in. The tour will begin promptly at 9am. Thank you in advance and they look forward to sharing their amazing campus with you! Hall Middle School Prospective Family Tours Sign-up 

 Lost and Found Please come check the racks outside of the gym - our lost and found is overflowing!

Hawks’ Garden  
We need your Garden Solar Panel know-how! Reach out to help us fix the solar panel at our birdbath. The birds will thank you and so will we.