.Upcoming Dates and EventsJanuary 12Variety Show Informational Mtg. via ZoomLINKJanuary 13Parent Ed/Screen Sense - at Cove - 7:00pm RegisterHEREJanuary 15NC School Tour - Via Zoom - 2:00pmJanuary 15Starbird Fundraiser InfoHEREJanuary 19Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOLJanuary 21LCMSD School Board Mtg. - Hall Library - 6:15pmJanuary 22Superintendent Coffee Chat - AI Technology - Hall Middle School - 8:30amJanuary 23NC School Tour - 8:30amJanuary 27Superintendent Coffee Chat - EL Education - at Cove - 8:30amJanuary 28READATHON!February 3Variety Show Rehearsal #1 - NC Gym - 3:00pmFebruary 10LCMSD School Board Mtg. - Hall Library - 6:00pmPrincipal MessageHello Neil Cummins Community,This week, our school counselor, Ms. Quinn Galli, taught classroom lessons focused on building students’ social emotional skills. Through age appropriate discussions and activities, students practiced identifying emotions, using respectful language, and applying strategies to manage big feelings and solve problems with peers.We are grateful for Ms. Galli’s ongoing work supporting student well being and a positive school culture.Addionaly please notePriority registration for kindergarten and new students for 2026-27is open from December 1 to January 31 (Click Here)Kyle Shaw, PrincipalCounselor SEL UpdatesAs we begin this New Year together, we’re excited to share a glimpse into what your child will be learning through our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons this month.The new year is a wonderful time for reflection, growth, and goal-setting, and our lessons will focus on building skills that support emotional well-being, positive relationships, and success both in and out of the classroom.We look forward to partnering with you as we help students start the year feeling confident, connected, and ready to learn.Last Month’s SEL Focus:Kindergarten:Perseverance + Self-Talk1st Grade:Helpful vs. Unhelpful Coping Skills2nd Grade:Perseverance + Self-Talk3rd Grade:Coping Skills in the Real World4th Grade:Executive Functioning Overview5th Grade:Ignoring DistractionsComing Up Next:Kindergarten:Sharing + Taking Turns1st Grade:Breathing + Body Relaxation2nd Grade:Making Friends + Including Others3rd Grade:Multiple Intelligences4th Grade:Executive Functioning: Planning5th Grade:RespectAs always, an immense thank you to SPARK for making these programs possible for our students to experience!School & PTO NewsWhat a great kick-off week for PTO’s 10th annualReadathon!Please take a moment to watch thisterrific video highlightingour beloved program.Readathon Week One Recap:Students have the opportunity to read more this month throughReadathon Bingo!Congratulations to Ms. Long, Ms. Peterson, and Ms. Wagner’s classes! Thesethree kindergarten classesreached 100% participation (meaning every student received at least one donation) and wins a popsicle party!Readathon Week Two starts tomorrow.This week’s challenge focuses on a little friendly competition between grade levels. The grade that has the combined highest fundraising and participation wins an EXTRA grade-level only recess.To donate, please visit99Pledgesand search for your student’s first name and last initial. Cash and check donations are also accepted in the front office. Please help your student participate as you are able. Thank you for supporting our school!January Lunch Volunteer Sign-ups.We could really use some help this month in the lunch room. Please check the open datesHEREand sign-up if you have availability in your schedule. The time is from 11:15am-1:15am.ScreenSense Presents: "Taking Phones Slowly. Together."An informative event for LCMSD parents and caregivers on Tuesday, January 13th in the Cove School Gallery from 7-8:30pm. Free:Register Here!Register and attend in person to be entered into a drawing for aTin Can Telephonegenerously donated by the Wold Family.Research shows that excess phone use can impact kids’ development and wellbeing. But, as parents, there comes a time when we want to be able to communicate with our kids, and then our kids want to be able to contact their friends. How do we meet those growing needs while avoiding unnecessary risks and harms so our kids are safe and healthy?Join us for a solution-oriented event for parents/caregivers of K-5th graders that explores:What current research and experts say about delaying phonesSimple phone and watch options to meet changing needsIntro to the Kids IRL Phone Pact - a local solution for parents in Marin to collectively delay app-filled phones and smartwatches until high schoolPresented by the Neil Cummins PTO and Cove PTO.Viewthe Full NC Parent Ed Calendar.Synch the Parent Ed calendar to yourgmailoriOSNeil Cummins Variety Show!The Parent Info Session is on Monday, January 12th at 7pm via Zoom. Please use thisLINK. All of the relevant information for the Variety Show is located on theVariety Show webpage. Registration begins January 15th at 7pm. The big day is March 11th - mark your calendars!Hall Middle School Spiritwear Online Store Open January 11-23:Do you have an incoming 6th grade Hall Cougar in the fall? If they want to get excited for middle school and start wearing a Hall hoodie or flannel PJ pants, the T&BHall Spiritwear Storeis open for two weeks: Sunday, January 11 - Friday, January 23.Lunchtime Recess Enrichment ActivitiesLunch  Games with Coach ArroyoWhen?Mondays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Fun P.E. games in the gym. (Such as dodgeball, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.)Magic with Mr. GapinskiWhen?Friday | 12:20-12:50 PMWhere?Room E2What?3rd–5th graders who enjoy (or want to learn!) Magic: The Gathering Join us to play friendly games, learn new strategies, and meet other MTG fans. All experience levels are welcome—beginners too!Support Our School While You Shop!The PTO offers several ongoingdiscounts and givebacksthat benefit Neil Cummins throughout the year. These vendors donate a portion of your purchases directly back to our school, helping fund programs like the garden, enrichment, and more.Minted: Use promo codeFUNDRAISENEILat checkout to enjoy 20% off holiday cards and gifts. 10% of net sales from your order will be donated back to Neil Cummins PTO.Sports Basement:Become a Basementeer and select Neil Cummins Elementary, you’ll get 10% off, and the school gets 10% back.Good Eggs:Enter codeGoodEggsForNeilCumminsat checkout for a 5% giveback.The Hawks’ GardenShopping at Sloat January 2-11? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your winter plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Read all our garden news on theHawks’ Garden Blog.Spark NewsClickHEREto learn about volunteer opportunities for the SPARK online auction!ClickHEREto for the SPARK online auctionSave the date for the SPARK Spring Gala Casino Night, March 28, 2026! Tickets available on Feb. 1st!ClickHEREfor information about SPARK Biz Partner, Legarza Sports Camps!ClickHEREfor information about SPARK Biz Partner, F45 TrainingCommunity NewsClickHEREfor our Community News PageTwin Cities Co-operative Preschool Parent Ed Information58 Mohawk, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Phone 415-927-6965The Neil Cummins Weekly is a digital bulletin distributed to the school community each Sunday via email. To submit an article, email the Lyn Everly leverly@lcmschools.org atArticles must be received by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in order to be included in the next issue.Need more information? Contact The Weekly editors or visit one of the following Web sites:Neil Cummins,Larkspur- Corte Madera School District,Neil Cummins PTOorSPARK.© 2025-2026 Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy . . Upcoming Dates and EventsJanuary 12Variety Show Informational Mtg. via ZoomLINKJanuary 13Parent Ed/Screen Sense - at Cove - 7:00pm RegisterHEREJanuary 15NC School Tour - Via Zoom - 2:00pmJanuary 15Starbird Fundraiser InfoHEREJanuary 19Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOLJanuary 21LCMSD School Board Mtg. - Hall Library - 6:15pmJanuary 22Superintendent Coffee Chat - AI Technology - Hall Middle School - 8:30amJanuary 23NC School Tour - 8:30amJanuary 27Superintendent Coffee Chat - EL Education - at Cove - 8:30amJanuary 28READATHON!February 3Variety Show Rehearsal #1 - NC Gym - 3:00pmFebruary 10LCMSD School Board Mtg. - Hall Library - 6:00pmPrincipal MessageHello Neil Cummins Community,This week, our school counselor, Ms. Quinn Galli, taught classroom lessons focused on building students’ social emotional skills. Through age appropriate discussions and activities, students practiced identifying emotions, using respectful language, and applying strategies to manage big feelings and solve problems with peers.We are grateful for Ms. Galli’s ongoing work supporting student well being and a positive school culture.Addionaly please notePriority registration for kindergarten and new students for 2026-27is open from December 1 to January 31 (Click Here)Kyle Shaw, PrincipalCounselor SEL UpdatesAs we begin this New Year together, we’re excited to share a glimpse into what your child will be learning through our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons this month.The new year is a wonderful time for reflection, growth, and goal-setting, and our lessons will focus on building skills that support emotional well-being, positive relationships, and success both in and out of the classroom.We look forward to partnering with you as we help students start the year feeling confident, connected, and ready to learn.Last Month’s SEL Focus:Kindergarten:Perseverance + Self-Talk1st Grade:Helpful vs. Unhelpful Coping Skills2nd Grade:Perseverance + Self-Talk3rd Grade:Coping Skills in the Real World4th Grade:Executive Functioning Overview5th Grade:Ignoring DistractionsComing Up Next:Kindergarten:Sharing + Taking Turns1st Grade:Breathing + Body Relaxation2nd Grade:Making Friends + Including Others3rd Grade:Multiple Intelligences4th Grade:Executive Functioning: Planning5th Grade:RespectAs always, an immense thank you to SPARK for making these programs possible for our students to experience!School & PTO NewsWhat a great kick-off week for PTO’s 10th annualReadathon!Please take a moment to watch thisterrific video highlightingour beloved program.Readathon Week One Recap:Students have the opportunity to read more this month throughReadathon Bingo!Congratulations to Ms. Long, Ms. Peterson, and Ms. Wagner’s classes! Thesethree kindergarten classesreached 100% participation (meaning every student received at least one donation) and wins a popsicle party!Readathon Week Two starts tomorrow.This week’s challenge focuses on a little friendly competition between grade levels. The grade that has the combined highest fundraising and participation wins an EXTRA grade-level only recess.To donate, please visit99Pledgesand search for your student’s first name and last initial. Cash and check donations are also accepted in the front office. Please help your student participate as you are able. Thank you for supporting our school!January Lunch Volunteer Sign-ups.We could really use some help this month in the lunch room. Please check the open datesHEREand sign-up if you have availability in your schedule. The time is from 11:15am-1:15am.ScreenSense Presents: "Taking Phones Slowly. Together."An informative event for LCMSD parents and caregivers on Tuesday, January 13th in the Cove School Gallery from 7-8:30pm. Free:Register Here!Register and attend in person to be entered into a drawing for aTin Can Telephonegenerously donated by the Wold Family.Research shows that excess phone use can impact kids’ development and wellbeing. But, as parents, there comes a time when we want to be able to communicate with our kids, and then our kids want to be able to contact their friends. How do we meet those growing needs while avoiding unnecessary risks and harms so our kids are safe and healthy?Join us for a solution-oriented event for parents/caregivers of K-5th graders that explores:What current research and experts say about delaying phonesSimple phone and watch options to meet changing needsIntro to the Kids IRL Phone Pact - a local solution for parents in Marin to collectively delay app-filled phones and smartwatches until high schoolPresented by the Neil Cummins PTO and Cove PTO.Viewthe Full NC Parent Ed Calendar.Synch the Parent Ed calendar to yourgmailoriOSNeil Cummins Variety Show!The Parent Info Session is on Monday, January 12th at 7pm via Zoom. Please use thisLINK. All of the relevant information for the Variety Show is located on theVariety Show webpage. Registration begins January 15th at 7pm. The big day is March 11th - mark your calendars!Hall Middle School Spiritwear Online Store Open January 11-23:Do you have an incoming 6th grade Hall Cougar in the fall? If they want to get excited for middle school and start wearing a Hall hoodie or flannel PJ pants, the T&BHall Spiritwear Storeis open for two weeks: Sunday, January 11 - Friday, January 23.Lunchtime Recess Enrichment ActivitiesLunch  Games with Coach ArroyoWhen?Mondays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Fun P.E. games in the gym. (Such as dodgeball, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.)Magic with Mr. GapinskiWhen?Friday | 12:20-12:50 PMWhere?Room E2What?3rd–5th graders who enjoy (or want to learn!) Magic: The Gathering Join us to play friendly games, learn new strategies, and meet other MTG fans. All experience levels are welcome—beginners too!Support Our School While You Shop!The PTO offers several ongoingdiscounts and givebacksthat benefit Neil Cummins throughout the year. These vendors donate a portion of your purchases directly back to our school, helping fund programs like the garden, enrichment, and more.Minted: Use promo codeFUNDRAISENEILat checkout to enjoy 20% off holiday cards and gifts. 10% of net sales from your order will be donated back to Neil Cummins PTO.Sports Basement:Become a Basementeer and select Neil Cummins Elementary, you’ll get 10% off, and the school gets 10% back.Good Eggs:Enter codeGoodEggsForNeilCumminsat checkout for a 5% giveback.The Hawks’ GardenShopping at Sloat January 2-11? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your winter plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Read all our garden news on theHawks’ Garden Blog.Spark NewsClickHEREto learn about volunteer opportunities for the SPARK online auction!ClickHEREto for the SPARK online auctionSave the date for the SPARK Spring Gala Casino Night, March 28, 2026! Tickets available on Feb. 1st!ClickHEREfor information about SPARK Biz Partner, Legarza Sports Camps!ClickHEREfor information about SPARK Biz Partner, F45 TrainingCommunity NewsClickHEREfor our Community News PageTwin Cities Co-operative Preschool Parent Ed Information58 Mohawk, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Phone 415-927-6965The Neil Cummins Weekly is a digital bulletin distributed to the school community each Sunday via email. To submit an article, email the Lyn Everly leverly@lcmschools.org atArticles must be received by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in order to be included in the next issue.Need more information? Contact The Weekly editors or visit one of the following Web sites:Neil Cummins,Larkspur- Corte Madera School District,Neil Cummins PTOorSPARK.© 2025-2026 Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy Upcoming Dates and EventsJanuary 12Variety Show Informational Mtg. via ZoomLINKJanuary 13Parent Ed/Screen Sense - at Cove - 7:00pm RegisterHEREJanuary 15NC School Tour - Via Zoom - 2:00pmJanuary 15Starbird Fundraiser InfoHEREJanuary 19Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOLJanuary 21LCMSD School Board Mtg. - Hall Library - 6:15pmJanuary 22Superintendent Coffee Chat - AI Technology - Hall Middle School - 8:30amJanuary 23NC School Tour - 8:30amJanuary 27Superintendent Coffee Chat - EL Education - at Cove - 8:30amJanuary 28READATHON!February 3Variety Show Rehearsal #1 - NC Gym - 3:00pmFebruary 10LCMSD School Board Mtg. - Hall Library - 6:00pmPrincipal Message Upcoming Dates and Events Upcoming Dates and Events Principal Message Principal Message Hello Neil Cummins Community,This week, our school counselor, Ms. Quinn Galli, taught classroom lessons focused on building students’ social emotional skills. Through age appropriate discussions and activities, students practiced identifying emotions, using respectful language, and applying strategies to manage big feelings and solve problems with peers.We are grateful for Ms. Galli’s ongoing work supporting student well being and a positive school culture.Addionaly please notePriority registration for kindergarten and new students for 2026-27is open from December 1 to January 31 (Click Here)Kyle Shaw, PrincipalCounselor SEL UpdatesAs we begin this New Year together, we’re excited to share a glimpse into what your child will be learning through our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons this month.The new year is a wonderful time for reflection, growth, and goal-setting, and our lessons will focus on building skills that support emotional well-being, positive relationships, and success both in and out of the classroom.We look forward to partnering with you as we help students start the year feeling confident, connected, and ready to learn.Last Month’s SEL Focus:Kindergarten:Perseverance + Self-Talk1st Grade:Helpful vs. Unhelpful Coping Skills2nd Grade:Perseverance + Self-Talk3rd Grade:Coping Skills in the Real World4th Grade:Executive Functioning Overview5th Grade:Ignoring DistractionsComing Up Next:Kindergarten:Sharing + Taking Turns1st Grade:Breathing + Body Relaxation2nd Grade:Making Friends + Including Others3rd Grade:Multiple Intelligences4th Grade:Executive Functioning: Planning5th Grade:RespectAs always, an immense thank you to SPARK for making these programs possible for our students to experience! School & PTO News What a great kick-off week for PTO’s 10th annualReadathon!Please take a moment to watch thisterrific video highlightingour beloved program.Readathon Week One Recap:Students have the opportunity to read more this month throughReadathon Bingo!Congratulations to Ms. Long, Ms. Peterson, and Ms. Wagner’s classes! Thesethree kindergarten classesreached 100% participation (meaning every student received at least one donation) and wins a popsicle party!Readathon Week Two starts tomorrow.This week’s challenge focuses on a little friendly competition between grade levels. The grade that has the combined highest fundraising and participation wins an EXTRA grade-level only recess.To donate, please visit99Pledgesand search for your student’s first name and last initial. Cash and check donations are also accepted in the front office. Please help your student participate as you are able. Thank you for supporting our school!January Lunch Volunteer Sign-ups.We could really use some help this month in the lunch room. Please check the open datesHEREand sign-up if you have availability in your schedule. The time is from 11:15am-1:15am.ScreenSense Presents: "Taking Phones Slowly. Together."An informative event for LCMSD parents and caregivers on Tuesday, January 13th in the Cove School Gallery from 7-8:30pm. Free:Register Here!Register and attend in person to be entered into a drawing for aTin Can Telephonegenerously donated by the Wold Family.Research shows that excess phone use can impact kids’ development and wellbeing. But, as parents, there comes a time when we want to be able to communicate with our kids, and then our kids want to be able to contact their friends. How do we meet those growing needs while avoiding unnecessary risks and harms so our kids are safe and healthy?Join us for a solution-oriented event for parents/caregivers of K-5th graders that explores:What current research and experts say about delaying phonesSimple phone and watch options to meet changing needsIntro to the Kids IRL Phone Pact - a local solution for parents in Marin to collectively delay app-filled phones and smartwatches until high schoolPresented by the Neil Cummins PTO and Cove PTO.Viewthe Full NC Parent Ed Calendar.Synch the Parent Ed calendar to yourgmailoriOSNeil Cummins Variety Show!The Parent Info Session is on Monday, January 12th at 7pm via Zoom. Please use thisLINK. All of the relevant information for the Variety Show is located on theVariety Show webpage. Registration begins January 15th at 7pm. The big day is March 11th - mark your calendars!Hall Middle School Spiritwear Online Store Open January 11-23:Do you have an incoming 6th grade Hall Cougar in the fall? If they want to get excited for middle school and start wearing a Hall hoodie or flannel PJ pants, the T&BHall Spiritwear Storeis open for two weeks: Sunday, January 11 - Friday, January 23.Lunchtime Recess Enrichment ActivitiesLunch  Games with Coach ArroyoWhen?Mondays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Fun P.E. games in the gym. (Such as dodgeball, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.)Magic with Mr. GapinskiWhen?Friday | 12:20-12:50 PMWhere?Room E2What?3rd–5th graders who enjoy (or want to learn!) Magic: The Gathering Join us to play friendly games, learn new strategies, and meet other MTG fans. All experience levels are welcome—beginners too!Support Our School While You Shop!The PTO offers several ongoingdiscounts and givebacksthat benefit Neil Cummins throughout the year. These vendors donate a portion of your purchases directly back to our school, helping fund programs like the garden, enrichment, and more.Minted: Use promo codeFUNDRAISENEILat checkout to enjoy 20% off holiday cards and gifts. 10% of net sales from your order will be donated back to Neil Cummins PTO.Sports Basement:Become a Basementeer and select Neil Cummins Elementary, you’ll get 10% off, and the school gets 10% back.Good Eggs:Enter codeGoodEggsForNeilCumminsat checkout for a 5% giveback.The Hawks’ GardenShopping at Sloat January 2-11? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your winter plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Read all our garden news on theHawks’ Garden Blog. Spark News ClickHEREto learn about volunteer opportunities for the SPARK online auction!ClickHEREto for the SPARK online auctionSave the date for the SPARK Spring Gala Casino Night, March 28, 2026! Tickets available on Feb. 1st!ClickHEREfor information about SPARK Biz Partner, Legarza Sports Camps!ClickHEREfor information about SPARK Biz Partner, F45 TrainingCommunity NewsClickHEREfor our Community News PageTwin Cities Co-operative Preschool Parent Ed Information58 Mohawk, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Phone 415-927-6965The Neil Cummins Weekly is a digital bulletin distributed to the school community each Sunday via email. To submit an article, email the Lyn Everly leverly@lcmschools.org atArticles must be received by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in order to be included in the next issue.Need more information? Contact The Weekly editors or visit one of the following Web sites:Neil Cummins,Larkspur- Corte Madera School District,Neil Cummins PTOorSPARK.© 2025-2026 Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy ClickHEREto learn about volunteer opportunities for the SPARK online auction!ClickHEREto for the SPARK online auctionSave the date for the SPARK Spring Gala Casino Night, March 28, 2026! Tickets available on Feb. 1st!ClickHEREfor information about SPARK Biz Partner, Legarza Sports Camps!ClickHEREfor information about SPARK Biz Partner, F45 TrainingCommunity NewsClickHEREfor our Community News PageTwin Cities Co-operative Preschool Parent Ed Information58 Mohawk, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Phone 415-927-6965The Neil Cummins Weekly is a digital bulletin distributed to the school community each Sunday via email. To submit an article, email the Lyn Everly leverly@lcmschools.org atArticles must be received by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in order to be included in the next issue.Need more information? Contact The Weekly editors or visit one of the following Web sites:Neil Cummins,Larkspur- Corte Madera School District,Neil Cummins PTOorSPARK.© 2025-2026 Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy Community News Community News ClickHEREfor our Community News PageTwin Cities Co-operative Preschool Parent Ed Information ClickHEREfor our Community News PageTwin Cities Co-operative Preschool Parent Ed Information

UPCOMING DATESJanuary 5Classes ResumeJanuary 6Bond Informational Mtg. - Cove - 10:30am-11:30amJanuary 7All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amJanuary 7PTO Meeting - Room A1 - 9:15amJanuary 8Bond Informational Mtg. - Hall Middle School - 5:00pm-6:00pmJanuary 15NC School Tour - Via Zoom - 2:00pmJanuary 19Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOLJanuary 21LCMSD School Board Mtg. - Hall Library - 6:00pmJanuary 22Superintendent Coffee Chat - Hall Middle School - 8:30amJanuary 23NC School Tour - 8:30amPRINCIPAL'S MESSAGEPriority registration for kindergarten and new students for 2026-27 is open from December 1 to January 31 (Click Here)Morning Drop-off and afternoon pick-up:It’s a HAPPY NEW YEAR so let’s start it out right! For the safety of all our students, pleasedo not pull into the visitor spots to drop off or pick up your child. During these busy times, many students are walking and riding their bikes through the area, and having cars drive in creates a dangerous situation. Recently, we have experienced some very near misses.We ask that you use street parking and walk in or park in the lot near Town Parkto drop students off in the morning or pick them up in the afternoon. Additionally,you should not stop your car in the street to drop off students. This blocks traffic and creates an unsafe situation for them. Please park your car in a parking spot on the street and walk on the sidewalksThe main entrance is especially busy this school year for walkers, bikers, and cars. Please consider using an alternate entrance (Town Park, Cafe Verde, or the Hickory bike path) to alleviate congestion at the main entrance.Thank you for being patient, kind, and supportive as we all work together to protect our students and keep them safe and help pick-up and drop-off run smoothly. Your cooperation makes a difference! Let's work together to prevent accidents before they happen.Board Updates:On December 17, 2025 the Board met to conduct the annual organizational meeting, appointing Amir Movafaghi as President, Beth Blair as Vice President, and Natalie Medved as Clerk. The Board approved the first interim budget, bond consultant contracts, and the updated facilities strategic plan. The Board discussed math and literacy intervention, as well as the 2024-25 auditor’s report. All agendas can be foundhere.SCHOOL & PTO NEWSReadathon 2026 Starts TOMORROW!Ourmonth-longReadathon—an exciting celebration of reading that supports essential school programs—beginstomorrow, January 5, and runs throughJanuary 30.Students are encouraged toread more, take part in weekly challenges, have fun, and earn prizes along the way!Tomorrow, your student will bring home printed materials with all the details, so be sure to check their folders and read through that information. Then tomorrow evening, you will receive an email from 99 Pledges with your student’spersonalized fundraising link, which can be shared with family and friends to help collect donations.This Week’s Challenge: Participation!The goal for Week One of Readathon is forevery student to receive at least one donationtoward the individual fundraising goal of$175. Any class that reaches100% participation—meaning every student receives at least one donation byFriday—will earn apopsicle party! This incentive is based on participation,notthe total amount raised.Thank you for helping make our Readathon a fun and successful experience for all students. Let’s read to soar!Attention all performers! The Neil Cummins Variety Showwill take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 5:00-8:00pm. There will be a Parent Info Session via Zoom on January 12. Official sign ups will start on January 15th. Much more info to follow.Please save the date!Parent Puberty Talk:If you missed the live event for our parent puberty talk, the link to the full recording isHERE.ClickHEREto learn about upcoming Parent Education events.Lunchtime Recess Enrichment ActivitiesLunch  Games with Coach ArroyoWhen?Mondays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Fun P.E. games in the gym. (Such as dodgeball, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.)Gaelic Football with Neil Cummins Parent Chris LennonWhen?Wednesdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland; 80,000 people go to the amateur finals every year in Dublin! Seehereandhere.  Chris is Irish and has played and coached Gaelic football his whole life! Thank you, Chris!Dance with Ms. EnaWhen?Thursdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Dance with E.N.Ais a cherished local dance studio that many of our students attend. Founder and director Enakshi Vyas will lead weekly sessions for all our students. They will learn fun dance fundamentals and routines across all genres! A great way to get moving at recess.Learn to Knit with Neil Cummins Parent Lauren QuintWhen?Tuesdays & Friday | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?Music RoomWhat?Come learn fiber arts! Create friendship bracelets or learn to knit. We have beautiful string and yarn available. Beginners and experienced students in any grade are welcome!Magic with Mr. GapinskiWhen?Friday | 12:20-12:50 PMWhere?Room E2What?3rd–5th graders who enjoy (or want to learn!) Magic: The Gathering. Join us to play friendly games, learn new strategies, and meet other MTG fans. All experience levels are welcome—beginners too!Support Our School While You Shop!The PTO offers several ongoingdiscounts and givebacksthat benefit Neil Cummins throughout the year. These vendors donate a portion of your purchases directly back to our school, helping fund programs like the garden, enrichment, and more.Minted: Use promo codeFUNDRAISENEILat checkout to enjoy 20% off holiday cards and gifts. 10% of net sales from your order will be donated back to Neil Cummins PTO.Sports Basement:Become a Basementeer and select Neil Cummins Elementary, you’ll get 10% off, and the school gets 10% back.Good Eggs:Enter codeGoodEggsForNeilCumminsat checkout for a 5% giveback.The Hawks’ GardenShopping at Sloat Garden Center January 2-11? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your winter plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Read all our garden news on theHawks’ Garden Blog.SPARK NEWSClickHEREto learn about SPARK volunteer opportunities!ClickHEREto find out more about Farmhouse Lab!Follow SPARK onInstagram&Facebookto stay up to date with all the latest news, events and opportunities to get involved.COMMUNITY NEWSClickHEREfor our Community News PageTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoTwin Cities Little League Registration InfoVacation Camps January – May at Marin JCCTwin Cities Co-operative Preschool Parent Ed Information58 Mohawk, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Phone 415-927-6965The Neil Cummins Weekly is a digital bulletin distributed to the school community each Sunday via email. To submit an article, email Lyn Everly at leverly@lcmschools.orgArticles must be received by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in order to be included in the next issue.Need more information? Contact The Weekly editors or visit one of the following Web sites:Neil Cummins,Larkspur Corte Madera School District,Neil Cummins PTOorSPARK.© 2025-2026 Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy UPCOMING DATES UPCOMING DATES January 5Classes ResumeJanuary 6Bond Informational Mtg. - Cove - 10:30am-11:30amJanuary 7All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amJanuary 7PTO Meeting - Room A1 - 9:15amJanuary 8Bond Informational Mtg. - Hall Middle School - 5:00pm-6:00pmJanuary 15NC School Tour - Via Zoom - 2:00pmJanuary 19Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOLJanuary 21LCMSD School Board Mtg. - Hall Library - 6:00pmJanuary 22Superintendent Coffee Chat - Hall Middle School - 8:30amJanuary 23NC School Tour - 8:30am January 5Classes ResumeJanuary 6Bond Informational Mtg. - Cove - 10:30am-11:30amJanuary 7All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amJanuary 7PTO Meeting - Room A1 - 9:15amJanuary 8Bond Informational Mtg. - Hall Middle School - 5:00pm-6:00pmJanuary 15NC School Tour - Via Zoom - 2:00pmJanuary 19Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOLJanuary 21LCMSD School Board Mtg. - Hall Library - 6:00pmJanuary 22Superintendent Coffee Chat - Hall Middle School - 8:30amJanuary 23NC School Tour - 8:30am PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Priority registration for kindergarten and new students for 2026-27 is open from December 1 to January 31 (Click Here)Morning Drop-off and afternoon pick-up:It’s a HAPPY NEW YEAR so let’s start it out right! For the safety of all our students, pleasedo not pull into the visitor spots to drop off or pick up your child. During these busy times, many students are walking and riding their bikes through the area, and having cars drive in creates a dangerous situation. Recently, we have experienced some very near misses.We ask that you use street parking and walk in or park in the lot near Town Parkto drop students off in the morning or pick them up in the afternoon. Additionally,you should not stop your car in the street to drop off students. This blocks traffic and creates an unsafe situation for them. Please park your car in a parking spot on the street and walk on the sidewalksThe main entrance is especially busy this school year for walkers, bikers, and cars. Please consider using an alternate entrance (Town Park, Cafe Verde, or the Hickory bike path) to alleviate congestion at the main entrance.Thank you for being patient, kind, and supportive as we all work together to protect our students and keep them safe and help pick-up and drop-off run smoothly. Your cooperation makes a difference! Let's work together to prevent accidents before they happen.Board Updates:On December 17, 2025 the Board met to conduct the annual organizational meeting, appointing Amir Movafaghi as President, Beth Blair as Vice President, and Natalie Medved as Clerk. The Board approved the first interim budget, bond consultant contracts, and the updated facilities strategic plan. The Board discussed math and literacy intervention, as well as the 2024-25 auditor’s report. All agendas can be foundhere. Priority registration for kindergarten and new students for 2026-27 is open from December 1 to January 31 (Click Here)Morning Drop-off and afternoon pick-up:It’s a HAPPY NEW YEAR so let’s start it out right! For the safety of all our students, pleasedo not pull into the visitor spots to drop off or pick up your child. During these busy times, many students are walking and riding their bikes through the area, and having cars drive in creates a dangerous situation. Recently, we have experienced some very near misses.We ask that you use street parking and walk in or park in the lot near Town Parkto drop students off in the morning or pick them up in the afternoon. Additionally,you should not stop your car in the street to drop off students. This blocks traffic and creates an unsafe situation for them. Please park your car in a parking spot on the street and walk on the sidewalksThe main entrance is especially busy this school year for walkers, bikers, and cars. Please consider using an alternate entrance (Town Park, Cafe Verde, or the Hickory bike path) to alleviate congestion at the main entrance.Thank you for being patient, kind, and supportive as we all work together to protect our students and keep them safe and help pick-up and drop-off run smoothly. Your cooperation makes a difference! Let's work together to prevent accidents before they happen.Board Updates:On December 17, 2025 the Board met to conduct the annual organizational meeting, appointing Amir Movafaghi as President, Beth Blair as Vice President, and Natalie Medved as Clerk. The Board approved the first interim budget, bond consultant contracts, and the updated facilities strategic plan. The Board discussed math and literacy intervention, as well as the 2024-25 auditor’s report. All agendas can be foundhere. SCHOOL & PTO NEWS SCHOOL & PTO NEWS Readathon 2026 Starts TOMORROW!Ourmonth-longReadathon—an exciting celebration of reading that supports essential school programs—beginstomorrow, January 5, and runs throughJanuary 30.Students are encouraged toread more, take part in weekly challenges, have fun, and earn prizes along the way!Tomorrow, your student will bring home printed materials with all the details, so be sure to check their folders and read through that information. Then tomorrow evening, you will receive an email from 99 Pledges with your student’spersonalized fundraising link, which can be shared with family and friends to help collect donations.This Week’s Challenge: Participation!The goal for Week One of Readathon is forevery student to receive at least one donationtoward the individual fundraising goal of$175. Any class that reaches100% participation—meaning every student receives at least one donation byFriday—will earn apopsicle party! This incentive is based on participation,notthe total amount raised.Thank you for helping make our Readathon a fun and successful experience for all students. Let’s read to soar!Attention all performers! The Neil Cummins Variety Showwill take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 5:00-8:00pm. There will be a Parent Info Session via Zoom on January 12. Official sign ups will start on January 15th. Much more info to follow.Please save the date!Parent Puberty Talk:If you missed the live event for our parent puberty talk, the link to the full recording isHERE.ClickHEREto learn about upcoming Parent Education events.Lunchtime Recess Enrichment ActivitiesLunch  Games with Coach ArroyoWhen?Mondays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Fun P.E. games in the gym. (Such as dodgeball, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.)Gaelic Football with Neil Cummins Parent Chris LennonWhen?Wednesdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland; 80,000 people go to the amateur finals every year in Dublin! Seehereandhere.  Chris is Irish and has played and coached Gaelic football his whole life! Thank you, Chris!Dance with Ms. EnaWhen?Thursdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Dance with E.N.Ais a cherished local dance studio that many of our students attend. Founder and director Enakshi Vyas will lead weekly sessions for all our students. They will learn fun dance fundamentals and routines across all genres! A great way to get moving at recess.Learn to Knit with Neil Cummins Parent Lauren QuintWhen?Tuesdays & Friday | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?Music RoomWhat?Come learn fiber arts! Create friendship bracelets or learn to knit. We have beautiful string and yarn available. Beginners and experienced students in any grade are welcome!Magic with Mr. GapinskiWhen?Friday | 12:20-12:50 PMWhere?Room E2What?3rd–5th graders who enjoy (or want to learn!) Magic: The Gathering. Join us to play friendly games, learn new strategies, and meet other MTG fans. All experience levels are welcome—beginners too!Support Our School While You Shop!The PTO offers several ongoingdiscounts and givebacksthat benefit Neil Cummins throughout the year. These vendors donate a portion of your purchases directly back to our school, helping fund programs like the garden, enrichment, and more.Minted: Use promo codeFUNDRAISENEILat checkout to enjoy 20% off holiday cards and gifts. 10% of net sales from your order will be donated back to Neil Cummins PTO.Sports Basement:Become a Basementeer and select Neil Cummins Elementary, you’ll get 10% off, and the school gets 10% back.Good Eggs:Enter codeGoodEggsForNeilCumminsat checkout for a 5% giveback.The Hawks’ GardenShopping at Sloat Garden Center January 2-11? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your winter plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Read all our garden news on theHawks’ Garden Blog. Readathon 2026 Starts TOMORROW!Ourmonth-longReadathon—an exciting celebration of reading that supports essential school programs—beginstomorrow, January 5, and runs throughJanuary 30.Students are encouraged toread more, take part in weekly challenges, have fun, and earn prizes along the way!Tomorrow, your student will bring home printed materials with all the details, so be sure to check their folders and read through that information. Then tomorrow evening, you will receive an email from 99 Pledges with your student’spersonalized fundraising link, which can be shared with family and friends to help collect donations.This Week’s Challenge: Participation!The goal for Week One of Readathon is forevery student to receive at least one donationtoward the individual fundraising goal of$175. Any class that reaches100% participation—meaning every student receives at least one donation byFriday—will earn apopsicle party! This incentive is based on participation,notthe total amount raised.Thank you for helping make our Readathon a fun and successful experience for all students. Let’s read to soar!Attention all performers! The Neil Cummins Variety Showwill take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 5:00-8:00pm. There will be a Parent Info Session via Zoom on January 12. Official sign ups will start on January 15th. Much more info to follow.Please save the date!Parent Puberty Talk:If you missed the live event for our parent puberty talk, the link to the full recording isHERE.ClickHEREto learn about upcoming Parent Education events.Lunchtime Recess Enrichment ActivitiesLunch  Games with Coach ArroyoWhen?Mondays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Fun P.E. games in the gym. (Such as dodgeball, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.)Gaelic Football with Neil Cummins Parent Chris LennonWhen?Wednesdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland; 80,000 people go to the amateur finals every year in Dublin! Seehereandhere.  Chris is Irish and has played and coached Gaelic football his whole life! Thank you, Chris!Dance with Ms. EnaWhen?Thursdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Dance with E.N.Ais a cherished local dance studio that many of our students attend. Founder and director Enakshi Vyas will lead weekly sessions for all our students. They will learn fun dance fundamentals and routines across all genres! A great way to get moving at recess.Learn to Knit with Neil Cummins Parent Lauren QuintWhen?Tuesdays & Friday | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?Music RoomWhat?Come learn fiber arts! Create friendship bracelets or learn to knit. We have beautiful string and yarn available. Beginners and experienced students in any grade are welcome!Magic with Mr. GapinskiWhen?Friday | 12:20-12:50 PMWhere?Room E2What?3rd–5th graders who enjoy (or want to learn!) Magic: The Gathering. Join us to play friendly games, learn new strategies, and meet other MTG fans. All experience levels are welcome—beginners too!Support Our School While You Shop!The PTO offers several ongoingdiscounts and givebacksthat benefit Neil Cummins throughout the year. These vendors donate a portion of your purchases directly back to our school, helping fund programs like the garden, enrichment, and more.Minted: Use promo codeFUNDRAISENEILat checkout to enjoy 20% off holiday cards and gifts. 10% of net sales from your order will be donated back to Neil Cummins PTO.Sports Basement:Become a Basementeer and select Neil Cummins Elementary, you’ll get 10% off, and the school gets 10% back.Good Eggs:Enter codeGoodEggsForNeilCumminsat checkout for a 5% giveback.The Hawks’ GardenShopping at Sloat Garden Center January 2-11? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your winter plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Read all our garden news on theHawks’ Garden Blog. SPARK NEWS SPARK NEWS ClickHEREto learn about SPARK volunteer opportunities!ClickHEREto find out more about Farmhouse Lab!Follow SPARK onInstagram&Facebookto stay up to date with all the latest news, events and opportunities to get involved.COMMUNITY NEWSClickHEREfor our Community News PageTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoTwin Cities Little League Registration InfoVacation Camps January – May at Marin JCCTwin Cities Co-operative Preschool Parent Ed Information58 Mohawk, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Phone 415-927-6965The Neil Cummins Weekly is a digital bulletin distributed to the school community each Sunday via email. To submit an article, email Lyn Everly at leverly@lcmschools.orgArticles must be received by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in order to be included in the next issue.Need more information? Contact The Weekly editors or visit one of the following Web sites:Neil Cummins,Larkspur Corte Madera School District,Neil Cummins PTOorSPARK.© 2025-2026 Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy ClickHEREto learn about SPARK volunteer opportunities!ClickHEREto find out more about Farmhouse Lab!Follow SPARK onInstagram&Facebookto stay up to date with all the latest news, events and opportunities to get involved.COMMUNITY NEWSClickHEREfor our Community News PageTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoTwin Cities Little League Registration InfoVacation Camps January – May at Marin JCCTwin Cities Co-operative Preschool Parent Ed Information58 Mohawk, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Phone 415-927-6965The Neil Cummins Weekly is a digital bulletin distributed to the school community each Sunday via email. To submit an article, email Lyn Everly at leverly@lcmschools.orgArticles must be received by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in order to be included in the next issue.Need more information? Contact The Weekly editors or visit one of the following Web sites:Neil Cummins,Larkspur Corte Madera School District,Neil Cummins PTOorSPARK.© 2025-2026 Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS ClickHEREfor our Community News PageTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoTwin Cities Little League Registration InfoVacation Camps January – May at Marin JCCTwin Cities Co-operative Preschool Parent Ed Information ClickHEREfor our Community News PageTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoTwin Cities Little League Registration InfoVacation Camps January – May at Marin JCCTwin Cities Co-operative Preschool Parent Ed Information

UPCOMING DATESDecember 17All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amDecember 17LCMSD School Board Mtg.- at Hall - 12:30pmDecember 19Early dismissal day for all students K -5 - 1:30pmDecember 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026Winter Break - No SchoolJanuary 5Classes ResumeJanuary 6Bond Informational Mtg. - Cove - 10:30am-11:30amJanuary 7All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amJanuary 7PTO Meeting - Room A1 - 9:15amJanuary 8Informational Mtg. - Hall Middle School - 5:00pm-6:00pmPRINCIPAL'S MESSAGEHello Neil Cummins Families,This is our last weekly bulletin until January 4th, and as we wrap up 2025, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued partnership and support. We had a wonderful Inclusive Schools Week, and I want to express my gratitude to our students and staff for their engagement, openness, and commitment to building a welcoming community for all. As we look forward to next week it will be full of excitement as as we have 2025 come to a close.Spirit Days Next WeekWednesday, December 17 — Pajama DayCome comfy and cozy in your favorite PJs.Thursday, December 18 — College DayRep your favorite college or university gear.Friday, December 19 — Glam Day / Fancy FridayEnd the week in style and dress to impress with your best glam or fancy outfit.Lastly, I want to wish each of you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year. May the weeks ahead bring rest, connection, and moments of celebration with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in January, refreshed and ready for a great start to 2025.Sincerely,Kyle Shaw, PrincipalPriority registration for kindergarten and new students for 2026-27is open from December 1 to January 31 (Click Here)Hall Prospective Family Tourscalling all rising 5th grade families, Hall School Tours are now available. Tours are held about every other Thursday at 9 am. Please take a look at available dates here andsign up to reserve your spot! This is a wonderful opportunity to take a peek inside and preview a day at Hall Middle School. We look forward to having you on campus and supporting the transition to Hall! Go Cougars!!!Board Updates:On December 17, 2025 the Board will meet at 12:30 in the Hall Library to conduct the annual organizational meeting. The Board will vote on the first interim budget, bond consultant contracts, and the updated facilities strategic plan. Additionally, the Board will discuss math and literacy intervention, as well as the 2024-25 auditor’s report. The meeting will be live streamed via Zoom (link; passcode - lcmsd). Please know, public comments will only be taken by in person attendees; public comments via Zoom will not be available. We hope to see you there. All agendas can be foundhere.SCHOOL & PTO NEWSReadathon—our month-long celebration of reading and largest PTO fundraiser—is coming January 5–30, 2026.Our visiting authors will sign books during Readathon Day (Jan. 28). Families maypre-purchase booksthrough Book Passage. These special links allow Book Passage to track our orders, and Book Passage will donate 15% of all Readathon 2026 book purchases back to Neil Cummins. You do not need to pick up the books. Readathon volunteers will collect all pre-ordered books and deliver them directly to classrooms on Readathon Day.Thank you for supporting our students as they read to soar!Attention all performers! The Neil Cummins Variety Showwill take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 5:00-8:00pm. There will be a Parent Info Session via Zoom on January 12. Official sign ups will start on January 15th. Much more info to follow.Please save the date!January Lunch Volunteer Sign-ups are open!Please sign upHEREto help with lunch during the month of January. We would love your help from 11:15am-1:15pm, because as much as we try, we haven't been able to clone ourselves. :) Your support is truly invaluable and helps make sure every student receives their lunch each day. If you're available, we would be grateful for your help. Thank you!Parent Puberty Talk:Thank you for joining, Growing Up Together, our parent talk about puberty.If you missed the live event, the link to the full recording isHERE.ClickHEREto learn about upcoming Parent Education events.Lunchtime Recess Enrichment ActivitiesLunch  Games with Coach ArroyoWhen?Mondays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Fun P.E. games in the gym. (Such as dodgeball, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.)Gaelic Football with Neil Cummins Parent Chris LennonWhen?Wednesdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland; 80,000 people go to the amateur finals every year in Dublin! Seehereandhere.  Chris is Irish and has played and coached Gaelic football his whole life! Thank you, Chris!Dance with Ms. EnaWhen?Thursdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Dance with E.N.Ais a cherished local dance studio that many of our students attend. Founder and director Enakshi Vyas will lead weekly sessions for all our students. They will learn fun dance fundamentals and routines across all genres! A great way to get moving at recess.Learn to Knit with Neil Cummins Parent Lauren QuintWhen?Tuesdays & Friday | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?Music RoomWhat?Come learn fiber arts! Create friendship bracelets or learn to knit. We have beautiful string and yarn available. Beginners and experienced students in any grade are welcome!Magic with Mr. GapinskiWhen?Friday | 12:20-12:50 PMWhere?Room E2What?3rd–5th graders who enjoy (or want to learn!) Magic: The Gathering Join us to play friendly games, learn new strategies, and meet other MTG fans. All experience levels are welcome—beginners too!Support Our School While You Shop!The PTO offers several ongoingdiscounts and givebacksthat benefit Neil Cummins throughout the year. These vendors donate a portion of your purchases directly back to our school, helping fund programs like the garden, enrichment, and more.Minted: Use promo codeFUNDRAISENEILat checkout to enjoy 20% off holiday cards and gifts. 10% of net sales from your order will be donated back to Neil Cummins PTO.Sports Basement:Become a Basementeer and select Neil Cummins Elementary, you’ll get 10% off, and the school gets 10% back.Good Eggs:Enter codeGoodEggsForNeilCumminsat checkout for a 5% giveback.The Hawks’ GardenShopping at Sloat January 2-11? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your winter plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Read all our garden news on theHawks’ Garden Blog.SPARK NEWSClickHEREfor volunteer opportunities!ClickHEREto read all about fall fundraising progress, how your dollars support teachers, and what’s coming up!ClickHEREto learn about SPARK Biz Spotlight partner, Flair.Follow SPARK onInstagram&Facebookto stay up to date with all the latest news, events and opportunities to get involved.COMMUNITY NEWSClickHEREfor our Community News PageLarkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoTwin Cities Little League Registration InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCC58 Mohawk, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Phone 415-927-6965The Neil Cummins Weekly is a digital bulletin distributed to the school community each Sunday via email. To submit an article, email Lyn Everly at leverly@lcmschools.org.Articles must be received by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in order to be included in the next issue.Need more information? Contact The Weekly editors or visit one of the following Web sites:Neil Cummins,Larkspur Corte Madera School District,Neil Cummins PTOorSPARK.© 2025-2026 Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy UPCOMING DATES UPCOMING DATES December 17All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amDecember 17LCMSD School Board Mtg.- at Hall - 12:30pmDecember 19Early dismissal day for all students K -5 - 1:30pmDecember 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026Winter Break - No SchoolJanuary 5Classes ResumeJanuary 6Bond Informational Mtg. - Cove - 10:30am-11:30amJanuary 7All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amJanuary 7PTO Meeting - Room A1 - 9:15amJanuary 8Informational Mtg. - Hall Middle School - 5:00pm-6:00pm December 17All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amDecember 17LCMSD School Board Mtg.- at Hall - 12:30pmDecember 19Early dismissal day for all students K -5 - 1:30pmDecember 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026Winter Break - No SchoolJanuary 5Classes ResumeJanuary 6Bond Informational Mtg. - Cove - 10:30am-11:30amJanuary 7All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amJanuary 7PTO Meeting - Room A1 - 9:15amJanuary 8Informational Mtg. - Hall Middle School - 5:00pm-6:00pm PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Hello Neil Cummins Families,This is our last weekly bulletin until January 4th, and as we wrap up 2025, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued partnership and support. We had a wonderful Inclusive Schools Week, and I want to express my gratitude to our students and staff for their engagement, openness, and commitment to building a welcoming community for all. As we look forward to next week it will be full of excitement as as we have 2025 come to a close.Spirit Days Next WeekWednesday, December 17 — Pajama DayCome comfy and cozy in your favorite PJs.Thursday, December 18 — College DayRep your favorite college or university gear.Friday, December 19 — Glam Day / Fancy FridayEnd the week in style and dress to impress with your best glam or fancy outfit.Lastly, I want to wish each of you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year. May the weeks ahead bring rest, connection, and moments of celebration with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in January, refreshed and ready for a great start to 2025.Sincerely,Kyle Shaw, PrincipalPriority registration for kindergarten and new students for 2026-27is open from December 1 to January 31 (Click Here)Hall Prospective Family Tourscalling all rising 5th grade families, Hall School Tours are now available. Tours are held about every other Thursday at 9 am. Please take a look at available dates here andsign up to reserve your spot! This is a wonderful opportunity to take a peek inside and preview a day at Hall Middle School. We look forward to having you on campus and supporting the transition to Hall! Go Cougars!!!Board Updates:On December 17, 2025 the Board will meet at 12:30 in the Hall Library to conduct the annual organizational meeting. The Board will vote on the first interim budget, bond consultant contracts, and the updated facilities strategic plan. Additionally, the Board will discuss math and literacy intervention, as well as the 2024-25 auditor’s report. The meeting will be live streamed via Zoom (link; passcode - lcmsd). Please know, public comments will only be taken by in person attendees; public comments via Zoom will not be available. We hope to see you there. All agendas can be foundhere. Hello Neil Cummins Families,This is our last weekly bulletin until January 4th, and as we wrap up 2025, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued partnership and support. We had a wonderful Inclusive Schools Week, and I want to express my gratitude to our students and staff for their engagement, openness, and commitment to building a welcoming community for all. As we look forward to next week it will be full of excitement as as we have 2025 come to a close.Spirit Days Next WeekWednesday, December 17 — Pajama DayCome comfy and cozy in your favorite PJs.Thursday, December 18 — College DayRep your favorite college or university gear.Friday, December 19 — Glam Day / Fancy FridayEnd the week in style and dress to impress with your best glam or fancy outfit.Lastly, I want to wish each of you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year. May the weeks ahead bring rest, connection, and moments of celebration with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in January, refreshed and ready for a great start to 2025.Sincerely,Kyle Shaw, PrincipalPriority registration for kindergarten and new students for 2026-27is open from December 1 to January 31 (Click Here)Hall Prospective Family Tourscalling all rising 5th grade families, Hall School Tours are now available. Tours are held about every other Thursday at 9 am. Please take a look at available dates here andsign up to reserve your spot! This is a wonderful opportunity to take a peek inside and preview a day at Hall Middle School. We look forward to having you on campus and supporting the transition to Hall! Go Cougars!!!Board Updates:On December 17, 2025 the Board will meet at 12:30 in the Hall Library to conduct the annual organizational meeting. The Board will vote on the first interim budget, bond consultant contracts, and the updated facilities strategic plan. Additionally, the Board will discuss math and literacy intervention, as well as the 2024-25 auditor’s report. The meeting will be live streamed via Zoom (link; passcode - lcmsd). Please know, public comments will only be taken by in person attendees; public comments via Zoom will not be available. We hope to see you there. All agendas can be foundhere. SCHOOL & PTO NEWS SCHOOL & PTO NEWS Readathon—our month-long celebration of reading and largest PTO fundraiser—is coming January 5–30, 2026.Our visiting authors will sign books during Readathon Day (Jan. 28). Families maypre-purchase booksthrough Book Passage. These special links allow Book Passage to track our orders, and Book Passage will donate 15% of all Readathon 2026 book purchases back to Neil Cummins. You do not need to pick up the books. Readathon volunteers will collect all pre-ordered books and deliver them directly to classrooms on Readathon Day.Thank you for supporting our students as they read to soar!Attention all performers! The Neil Cummins Variety Showwill take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 5:00-8:00pm. There will be a Parent Info Session via Zoom on January 12. Official sign ups will start on January 15th. Much more info to follow.Please save the date!January Lunch Volunteer Sign-ups are open!Please sign upHEREto help with lunch during the month of January. We would love your help from 11:15am-1:15pm, because as much as we try, we haven't been able to clone ourselves. :) Your support is truly invaluable and helps make sure every student receives their lunch each day. If you're available, we would be grateful for your help. Thank you!Parent Puberty Talk:Thank you for joining, Growing Up Together, our parent talk about puberty.If you missed the live event, the link to the full recording isHERE.ClickHEREto learn about upcoming Parent Education events.Lunchtime Recess Enrichment ActivitiesLunch  Games with Coach ArroyoWhen?Mondays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Fun P.E. games in the gym. (Such as dodgeball, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.)Gaelic Football with Neil Cummins Parent Chris LennonWhen?Wednesdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland; 80,000 people go to the amateur finals every year in Dublin! Seehereandhere.  Chris is Irish and has played and coached Gaelic football his whole life! Thank you, Chris!Dance with Ms. EnaWhen?Thursdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Dance with E.N.Ais a cherished local dance studio that many of our students attend. Founder and director Enakshi Vyas will lead weekly sessions for all our students. They will learn fun dance fundamentals and routines across all genres! A great way to get moving at recess.Learn to Knit with Neil Cummins Parent Lauren QuintWhen?Tuesdays & Friday | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?Music RoomWhat?Come learn fiber arts! Create friendship bracelets or learn to knit. We have beautiful string and yarn available. Beginners and experienced students in any grade are welcome!Magic with Mr. GapinskiWhen?Friday | 12:20-12:50 PMWhere?Room E2What?3rd–5th graders who enjoy (or want to learn!) Magic: The Gathering Join us to play friendly games, learn new strategies, and meet other MTG fans. All experience levels are welcome—beginners too!Support Our School While You Shop!The PTO offers several ongoingdiscounts and givebacksthat benefit Neil Cummins throughout the year. These vendors donate a portion of your purchases directly back to our school, helping fund programs like the garden, enrichment, and more.Minted: Use promo codeFUNDRAISENEILat checkout to enjoy 20% off holiday cards and gifts. 10% of net sales from your order will be donated back to Neil Cummins PTO.Sports Basement:Become a Basementeer and select Neil Cummins Elementary, you’ll get 10% off, and the school gets 10% back.Good Eggs:Enter codeGoodEggsForNeilCumminsat checkout for a 5% giveback.The Hawks’ GardenShopping at Sloat January 2-11? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your winter plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Read all our garden news on theHawks’ Garden Blog. Readathon—our month-long celebration of reading and largest PTO fundraiser—is coming January 5–30, 2026.Our visiting authors will sign books during Readathon Day (Jan. 28). Families maypre-purchase booksthrough Book Passage. These special links allow Book Passage to track our orders, and Book Passage will donate 15% of all Readathon 2026 book purchases back to Neil Cummins. You do not need to pick up the books. Readathon volunteers will collect all pre-ordered books and deliver them directly to classrooms on Readathon Day.Thank you for supporting our students as they read to soar!Attention all performers! The Neil Cummins Variety Showwill take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 5:00-8:00pm. There will be a Parent Info Session via Zoom on January 12. Official sign ups will start on January 15th. Much more info to follow.Please save the date!January Lunch Volunteer Sign-ups are open!Please sign upHEREto help with lunch during the month of January. We would love your help from 11:15am-1:15pm, because as much as we try, we haven't been able to clone ourselves. :) Your support is truly invaluable and helps make sure every student receives their lunch each day. If you're available, we would be grateful for your help. Thank you!Parent Puberty Talk:Thank you for joining, Growing Up Together, our parent talk about puberty.If you missed the live event, the link to the full recording isHERE.ClickHEREto learn about upcoming Parent Education events.Lunchtime Recess Enrichment ActivitiesLunch  Games with Coach ArroyoWhen?Mondays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Fun P.E. games in the gym. (Such as dodgeball, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.)Gaelic Football with Neil Cummins Parent Chris LennonWhen?Wednesdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland; 80,000 people go to the amateur finals every year in Dublin! Seehereandhere.  Chris is Irish and has played and coached Gaelic football his whole life! Thank you, Chris!Dance with Ms. EnaWhen?Thursdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Dance with E.N.Ais a cherished local dance studio that many of our students attend. Founder and director Enakshi Vyas will lead weekly sessions for all our students. They will learn fun dance fundamentals and routines across all genres! A great way to get moving at recess.Learn to Knit with Neil Cummins Parent Lauren QuintWhen?Tuesdays & Friday | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?Music RoomWhat?Come learn fiber arts! Create friendship bracelets or learn to knit. We have beautiful string and yarn available. Beginners and experienced students in any grade are welcome!Magic with Mr. GapinskiWhen?Friday | 12:20-12:50 PMWhere?Room E2What?3rd–5th graders who enjoy (or want to learn!) Magic: The Gathering Join us to play friendly games, learn new strategies, and meet other MTG fans. All experience levels are welcome—beginners too!Support Our School While You Shop!The PTO offers several ongoingdiscounts and givebacksthat benefit Neil Cummins throughout the year. These vendors donate a portion of your purchases directly back to our school, helping fund programs like the garden, enrichment, and more.Minted: Use promo codeFUNDRAISENEILat checkout to enjoy 20% off holiday cards and gifts. 10% of net sales from your order will be donated back to Neil Cummins PTO.Sports Basement:Become a Basementeer and select Neil Cummins Elementary, you’ll get 10% off, and the school gets 10% back.Good Eggs:Enter codeGoodEggsForNeilCumminsat checkout for a 5% giveback.The Hawks’ GardenShopping at Sloat January 2-11? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your winter plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Read all our garden news on theHawks’ Garden Blog. SPARK NEWS SPARK NEWS ClickHEREfor volunteer opportunities!ClickHEREto read all about fall fundraising progress, how your dollars support teachers, and what’s coming up!ClickHEREto learn about SPARK Biz Spotlight partner, Flair.Follow SPARK onInstagram&Facebookto stay up to date with all the latest news, events and opportunities to get involved.COMMUNITY NEWSClickHEREfor our Community News PageLarkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoTwin Cities Little League Registration InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCC58 Mohawk, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Phone 415-927-6965The Neil Cummins Weekly is a digital bulletin distributed to the school community each Sunday via email. To submit an article, email Lyn Everly at leverly@lcmschools.org.Articles must be received by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in order to be included in the next issue.Need more information? Contact The Weekly editors or visit one of the following Web sites:Neil Cummins,Larkspur Corte Madera School District,Neil Cummins PTOorSPARK.© 2025-2026 Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy ClickHEREfor volunteer opportunities!ClickHEREto read all about fall fundraising progress, how your dollars support teachers, and what’s coming up!ClickHEREto learn about SPARK Biz Spotlight partner, Flair.Follow SPARK onInstagram&Facebookto stay up to date with all the latest news, events and opportunities to get involved.COMMUNITY NEWSClickHEREfor our Community News PageLarkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoTwin Cities Little League Registration InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCC58 Mohawk, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Phone 415-927-6965The Neil Cummins Weekly is a digital bulletin distributed to the school community each Sunday via email. To submit an article, email Lyn Everly at leverly@lcmschools.org.Articles must be received by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in order to be included in the next issue.Need more information? Contact The Weekly editors or visit one of the following Web sites:Neil Cummins,Larkspur Corte Madera School District,Neil Cummins PTOorSPARK.© 2025-2026 Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS ClickHEREfor our Community News PageLarkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoTwin Cities Little League Registration InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCC ClickHEREfor our Community News PageLarkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoTwin Cities Little League Registration InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCC

UPCOMING DATESDecember 8Facilities Strategic Planning Meeting, 3:30-5:00 pm, viaZoomDecember 10NC School Tour - 2:30pm-3:30pmDecember 10School Safety Task Force (3:30pm at Hall)December 12HOLIDAY STORE!December 17All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amDecember 17LCMSD School Board Mtg.- at Hall - 1:00pmDecember 19Early dismissal day for all students K -5 - 1:30pmDecember 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026Winter Break - No SchoolPRINCIPAL'S MESSAGEDear Neil Cummins Community,Next week,  we’re proud to join schools across the country in celebrating Inclusive Schools Week. Inclusive Schools Week began in 2001 with the purpose of recognizing the strides schools have made to provide high-quality, inclusive education for all students including those who have been historically marginalized based on disability, culture, language, gender, and more. This week is also a chance for us to reflect on our progress and continue building a community where every learner belongs.Why Inclusive Schools Week MattersSchools that embrace inclusion help students build empathy, respect, and understanding.Belonging is foundational: when students feel valued, they engage more deeply and confidently.The week reinforces our shared commitment to equity and to nurturing a community where everyone can thrive.What’s Happening at Neil CumminsMonday – Kindness Pledge KickoffTuesday – Read Aloud & Kindness ChainWednesday – Student Voices & Celebrating StrengthsThursday – Thank You CardsFriday – Reflection & HighlightsOur Shared InvitationInclusive Schools Week is more than a celebration, it’s a reflection of who we are as a community and the future we’re committed to building. It directly advances the goals of Vision 2036: LCMSD Reimagined by reinforcing our district’s commitment to cultivating belonging, equity, and opportunity for every learner.Thank you for partnering with us as we work to ensure students feel safe, respected, and valued at Neil Cummins.With appreciation,Kyle Shaw, PrincipalQuinn Galli, School CounselorDani Boozer, Education SpecialistJulie Rhinard, Education SpecialistPriority registration for kindergarten and new students for 2026-27 is open from December 1 to January 31 (Click Here)Facilities Strategic Plan and Bond:Families are invited to join aZoom meetingon Monday, December 8, 3:30–5:00 pm to provide feedback and help shape the future of our schools. LCMSD is updating its ten-year Facilities Strategic Plan to reflect new safety needs, rising construction costs, evolving program, athletic and community priorities, and the current condition of our campuses. The District is also exploring a bond extension of the 2000 Measure A authorization and will be seeking input on potential safety, facility, and athletic projects. Dec 8 Meeting Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89150189131Hall Prospective Family Tourscalling all rising 5th grade families, Hall School Tours are now available. Tours are held about every other Thursday at 9 am. Please take a look at available dates here andsign up to reserve your spot! This is a wonderful opportunity to take a peek inside and preview a day at Hall Middle School. We look forward to having you on campus and supporting the transition to Hall! Go Cougars!!!SCHOOL & PTO NEWSThere are still several open spots for December Lunch Volunteer Sign-upsand we need your help! Please clickHEREto sign up to help with lunch during the month of December. If you have a little time to spare, your support makes ahugedifference in keeping things running smoothly in the lunchroom and ensuring our students receive their lunches. Thank you!Readathon Coming Soon!Get ready forReadathon, our month-long celebration of reading and the primary fundraiser for the Neil Cummins PTO! This year’s Readathon runsJanuary 5–30, 2026.Help support our visiting authors bypurchasing a book in advance—each book will be signed by the author duringReadathon Day on Wednesday, January 28.We can’t wait to kick off another inspiring month of reading and community connection. Here’s to a fantasticReadathon 2026!The holiday store is onFriday, December 12th!All Neil Cummins students will shop for two special adults in their lives.  Please send $2 with your child on that day.  No child will be turned away due to lack of funds.We areLOWon donations so far this year.  In order to run the store we need almost 1000 items to fill our store.  Please bring all donations to the main office as soon as possible. Gently used and cleaned items that could fill categories such as:Soft goodsHome items—coffee mugs, picture frames, and tumblersCandlesHobby zoneBooks—hobby and non-fiction neededSports! Sports memorabiliaOutdoor equipmentWe also accept holiday wrapping paper, tissue paper, and ribbon.  Tape and bows galore! Little boxes to wrap gifts in, and gift tags!We do not accept children’s items, clothes, dirty or broken items.Please only donate items you wish to receive.On Friday, please send your child to school with $2 so they can pay for their gifts.  Alternatively, you can pay online throughZeffy, the online payment platform for the PTO.A fire sale will happen directly after school for all remaining gifts.  No gift wrapping will be provided.  All gifts are $1.ClickHEREto learn about upcoming Parent Education events.Lunchtime Recess Enrichment ActivitiesLunch  Games with Coach ArroyoWhen?Mondays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Fun P.E. games in the gym? (Such as dodgeball, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.)Garden Fun with Ms. NatalieWhen?Tuesdays | 12:20-1:05 PM (Except the 1st Tuesday of the month)Where?GardenWhat?Activities include helping Ms. Natalie with garden jobs such as watering, planting, harvesting, cutting compost, and hanging out in the garden.Gaelic Football with Neil Cummins Parent Chris LennonWhen?Wednesdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland; 80,000 people go to the amateur finals every year in Dublin! Seehereandhere.  Chris is Irish and has played and coached Gaelic football his whole life! Thank you, Chris!Dance with Ms. EnaWhen?Thursdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Dance with E.N.Ais a cherished local dance studio that many of our students attend. Founder and director Enakshi Vyas will lead weekly sessions for all our students. They will learn fun dance fundamentals and routines across all genres! A great way to get moving at recess.Learn to Knit with Neil Cummins Parent Lauren QuintWhen?Tuesdays & Friday | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?Music RoomWhat?Come learn fiber arts! Create friendship bracelets or learn to knit. We have beautiful string and yarn available. Beginners and experienced students in any grade are welcome!Magic with Mr. GapinskiWhen?Friday | 12:20-12:50 PMWhere?Room E2What?3rd–5th graders who enjoy (or want to learn!) Magic: The Gathering Join us to play friendly games, learn new strategies, and meet other MTG fans. All experience levels are welcome—beginners too!Support Our School While You Shop!The PTO offers several ongoingdiscounts and givebacksthat benefit Neil Cummins throughout the year. These vendors donate a portion of your purchases directly back to our school, helping fund programs like the garden, enrichment, and more.Minted: Use promo codeFUNDRAISENEILat checkout to enjoy 20% off holiday cards and gifts. 10% of net sales from your order will be donated back to Neil Cummins PTO.Sports Basement:Become a Basementeer and select Neil Cummins Elementary, you’ll get 10% off, and the school gets 10% back.Good Eggs:Enter codeGoodEggsForNeilCumminsat checkout for a 5% giveback.The Hawks’ GardenShopping at Sloat January 2-11? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your winter plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Read all our garden news on theHawks’ Garden Blog.SPARK NEWSClickHEREto learn more about volunteer opportunities with SPARK!ClickHEREto read about SPARK fundraising progress, how your dollars support teachers, and what’s coming up.ClickHEREto book your reservation for Photos with Santa at The Village!Learn about SPARK Biz Partner of the Month,two birds.COMMUNITY NEWSClickHEREfor our Community News PageLarkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoTwin Cities Little League Registration InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCCRoss Valley Lacrosse Club Registration InfoFamily Biking Event Information for December 13th58 Mohawk, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Phone 415-927-6965The Neil Cummins Weekly is a digital bulletin distributed to the school community each Sunday via email. To submit an article, email Lyn Everly at leverly@lcmschools.org.Articles must be received by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in order to be included in the next issue.Need more information? Contact The Weekly editors or visit one of the following Web sites:Neil Cummins,Larkspur- Corte Madera School District,Neil Cummins PTOorSPARK.© 2025-2026 Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy UPCOMING DATES UPCOMING DATES December 8Facilities Strategic Planning Meeting, 3:30-5:00 pm, viaZoomDecember 10NC School Tour - 2:30pm-3:30pmDecember 10School Safety Task Force (3:30pm at Hall)December 12HOLIDAY STORE!December 17All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amDecember 17LCMSD School Board Mtg.- at Hall - 1:00pmDecember 19Early dismissal day for all students K -5 - 1:30pmDecember 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026Winter Break - No School December 8Facilities Strategic Planning Meeting, 3:30-5:00 pm, viaZoomDecember 10NC School Tour - 2:30pm-3:30pmDecember 10School Safety Task Force (3:30pm at Hall)December 12HOLIDAY STORE!December 17All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amDecember 17LCMSD School Board Mtg.- at Hall - 1:00pmDecember 19Early dismissal day for all students K -5 - 1:30pmDecember 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026Winter Break - No School PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE Dear Neil Cummins Community,Next week,  we’re proud to join schools across the country in celebrating Inclusive Schools Week. Inclusive Schools Week began in 2001 with the purpose of recognizing the strides schools have made to provide high-quality, inclusive education for all students including those who have been historically marginalized based on disability, culture, language, gender, and more. This week is also a chance for us to reflect on our progress and continue building a community where every learner belongs.Why Inclusive Schools Week MattersSchools that embrace inclusion help students build empathy, respect, and understanding.Belonging is foundational: when students feel valued, they engage more deeply and confidently.The week reinforces our shared commitment to equity and to nurturing a community where everyone can thrive.What’s Happening at Neil CumminsMonday – Kindness Pledge KickoffTuesday – Read Aloud & Kindness ChainWednesday – Student Voices & Celebrating StrengthsThursday – Thank You CardsFriday – Reflection & HighlightsOur Shared InvitationInclusive Schools Week is more than a celebration, it’s a reflection of who we are as a community and the future we’re committed to building. It directly advances the goals of Vision 2036: LCMSD Reimagined by reinforcing our district’s commitment to cultivating belonging, equity, and opportunity for every learner.Thank you for partnering with us as we work to ensure students feel safe, respected, and valued at Neil Cummins.With appreciation,Kyle Shaw, PrincipalQuinn Galli, School CounselorDani Boozer, Education SpecialistJulie Rhinard, Education SpecialistPriority registration for kindergarten and new students for 2026-27 is open from December 1 to January 31 (Click Here)Facilities Strategic Plan and Bond:Families are invited to join aZoom meetingon Monday, December 8, 3:30–5:00 pm to provide feedback and help shape the future of our schools. LCMSD is updating its ten-year Facilities Strategic Plan to reflect new safety needs, rising construction costs, evolving program, athletic and community priorities, and the current condition of our campuses. The District is also exploring a bond extension of the 2000 Measure A authorization and will be seeking input on potential safety, facility, and athletic projects. Dec 8 Meeting Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89150189131Hall Prospective Family Tourscalling all rising 5th grade families, Hall School Tours are now available. Tours are held about every other Thursday at 9 am. Please take a look at available dates here andsign up to reserve your spot! This is a wonderful opportunity to take a peek inside and preview a day at Hall Middle School. We look forward to having you on campus and supporting the transition to Hall! Go Cougars!!! Dear Neil Cummins Community,Next week,  we’re proud to join schools across the country in celebrating Inclusive Schools Week. Inclusive Schools Week began in 2001 with the purpose of recognizing the strides schools have made to provide high-quality, inclusive education for all students including those who have been historically marginalized based on disability, culture, language, gender, and more. This week is also a chance for us to reflect on our progress and continue building a community where every learner belongs.Why Inclusive Schools Week MattersSchools that embrace inclusion help students build empathy, respect, and understanding.Belonging is foundational: when students feel valued, they engage more deeply and confidently.The week reinforces our shared commitment to equity and to nurturing a community where everyone can thrive.What’s Happening at Neil CumminsMonday – Kindness Pledge KickoffTuesday – Read Aloud & Kindness ChainWednesday – Student Voices & Celebrating StrengthsThursday – Thank You CardsFriday – Reflection & HighlightsOur Shared InvitationInclusive Schools Week is more than a celebration, it’s a reflection of who we are as a community and the future we’re committed to building. It directly advances the goals of Vision 2036: LCMSD Reimagined by reinforcing our district’s commitment to cultivating belonging, equity, and opportunity for every learner.Thank you for partnering with us as we work to ensure students feel safe, respected, and valued at Neil Cummins.With appreciation,Kyle Shaw, PrincipalQuinn Galli, School CounselorDani Boozer, Education SpecialistJulie Rhinard, Education SpecialistPriority registration for kindergarten and new students for 2026-27 is open from December 1 to January 31 (Click Here)Facilities Strategic Plan and Bond:Families are invited to join aZoom meetingon Monday, December 8, 3:30–5:00 pm to provide feedback and help shape the future of our schools. LCMSD is updating its ten-year Facilities Strategic Plan to reflect new safety needs, rising construction costs, evolving program, athletic and community priorities, and the current condition of our campuses. The District is also exploring a bond extension of the 2000 Measure A authorization and will be seeking input on potential safety, facility, and athletic projects. Dec 8 Meeting Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89150189131Hall Prospective Family Tourscalling all rising 5th grade families, Hall School Tours are now available. Tours are held about every other Thursday at 9 am. Please take a look at available dates here andsign up to reserve your spot! This is a wonderful opportunity to take a peek inside and preview a day at Hall Middle School. We look forward to having you on campus and supporting the transition to Hall! Go Cougars!!! SCHOOL & PTO NEWS SCHOOL & PTO NEWS There are still several open spots for December Lunch Volunteer Sign-upsand we need your help! Please clickHEREto sign up to help with lunch during the month of December. If you have a little time to spare, your support makes ahugedifference in keeping things running smoothly in the lunchroom and ensuring our students receive their lunches. Thank you!Readathon Coming Soon!Get ready forReadathon, our month-long celebration of reading and the primary fundraiser for the Neil Cummins PTO! This year’s Readathon runsJanuary 5–30, 2026.Help support our visiting authors bypurchasing a book in advance—each book will be signed by the author duringReadathon Day on Wednesday, January 28.We can’t wait to kick off another inspiring month of reading and community connection. Here’s to a fantasticReadathon 2026!The holiday store is onFriday, December 12th!All Neil Cummins students will shop for two special adults in their lives.  Please send $2 with your child on that day.  No child will be turned away due to lack of funds.We areLOWon donations so far this year.  In order to run the store we need almost 1000 items to fill our store.  Please bring all donations to the main office as soon as possible. Gently used and cleaned items that could fill categories such as:Soft goodsHome items—coffee mugs, picture frames, and tumblersCandlesHobby zoneBooks—hobby and non-fiction neededSports! Sports memorabiliaOutdoor equipmentWe also accept holiday wrapping paper, tissue paper, and ribbon.  Tape and bows galore! Little boxes to wrap gifts in, and gift tags!We do not accept children’s items, clothes, dirty or broken items.Please only donate items you wish to receive.On Friday, please send your child to school with $2 so they can pay for their gifts.  Alternatively, you can pay online throughZeffy, the online payment platform for the PTO.A fire sale will happen directly after school for all remaining gifts.  No gift wrapping will be provided.  All gifts are $1.ClickHEREto learn about upcoming Parent Education events.Lunchtime Recess Enrichment ActivitiesLunch  Games with Coach ArroyoWhen?Mondays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Fun P.E. games in the gym? (Such as dodgeball, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.)Garden Fun with Ms. NatalieWhen?Tuesdays | 12:20-1:05 PM (Except the 1st Tuesday of the month)Where?GardenWhat?Activities include helping Ms. Natalie with garden jobs such as watering, planting, harvesting, cutting compost, and hanging out in the garden.Gaelic Football with Neil Cummins Parent Chris LennonWhen?Wednesdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland; 80,000 people go to the amateur finals every year in Dublin! Seehereandhere.  Chris is Irish and has played and coached Gaelic football his whole life! Thank you, Chris!Dance with Ms. EnaWhen?Thursdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Dance with E.N.Ais a cherished local dance studio that many of our students attend. Founder and director Enakshi Vyas will lead weekly sessions for all our students. They will learn fun dance fundamentals and routines across all genres! A great way to get moving at recess.Learn to Knit with Neil Cummins Parent Lauren QuintWhen?Tuesdays & Friday | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?Music RoomWhat?Come learn fiber arts! Create friendship bracelets or learn to knit. We have beautiful string and yarn available. Beginners and experienced students in any grade are welcome!Magic with Mr. GapinskiWhen?Friday | 12:20-12:50 PMWhere?Room E2What?3rd–5th graders who enjoy (or want to learn!) Magic: The Gathering Join us to play friendly games, learn new strategies, and meet other MTG fans. All experience levels are welcome—beginners too!Support Our School While You Shop!The PTO offers several ongoingdiscounts and givebacksthat benefit Neil Cummins throughout the year. These vendors donate a portion of your purchases directly back to our school, helping fund programs like the garden, enrichment, and more.Minted: Use promo codeFUNDRAISENEILat checkout to enjoy 20% off holiday cards and gifts. 10% of net sales from your order will be donated back to Neil Cummins PTO.Sports Basement:Become a Basementeer and select Neil Cummins Elementary, you’ll get 10% off, and the school gets 10% back.Good Eggs:Enter codeGoodEggsForNeilCumminsat checkout for a 5% giveback.The Hawks’ GardenShopping at Sloat January 2-11? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your winter plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Read all our garden news on theHawks’ Garden Blog. There are still several open spots for December Lunch Volunteer Sign-upsand we need your help! Please clickHEREto sign up to help with lunch during the month of December. If you have a little time to spare, your support makes ahugedifference in keeping things running smoothly in the lunchroom and ensuring our students receive their lunches. Thank you!Readathon Coming Soon!Get ready forReadathon, our month-long celebration of reading and the primary fundraiser for the Neil Cummins PTO! This year’s Readathon runsJanuary 5–30, 2026.Help support our visiting authors bypurchasing a book in advance—each book will be signed by the author duringReadathon Day on Wednesday, January 28.We can’t wait to kick off another inspiring month of reading and community connection. Here’s to a fantasticReadathon 2026!The holiday store is onFriday, December 12th!All Neil Cummins students will shop for two special adults in their lives.  Please send $2 with your child on that day.  No child will be turned away due to lack of funds.We areLOWon donations so far this year.  In order to run the store we need almost 1000 items to fill our store.  Please bring all donations to the main office as soon as possible. Gently used and cleaned items that could fill categories such as:Soft goodsHome items—coffee mugs, picture frames, and tumblersCandlesHobby zoneBooks—hobby and non-fiction neededSports! Sports memorabiliaOutdoor equipmentWe also accept holiday wrapping paper, tissue paper, and ribbon.  Tape and bows galore! Little boxes to wrap gifts in, and gift tags!We do not accept children’s items, clothes, dirty or broken items.Please only donate items you wish to receive.On Friday, please send your child to school with $2 so they can pay for their gifts.  Alternatively, you can pay online throughZeffy, the online payment platform for the PTO.A fire sale will happen directly after school for all remaining gifts.  No gift wrapping will be provided.  All gifts are $1.ClickHEREto learn about upcoming Parent Education events.Lunchtime Recess Enrichment ActivitiesLunch  Games with Coach ArroyoWhen?Mondays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Fun P.E. games in the gym? (Such as dodgeball, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.)Garden Fun with Ms. NatalieWhen?Tuesdays | 12:20-1:05 PM (Except the 1st Tuesday of the month)Where?GardenWhat?Activities include helping Ms. Natalie with garden jobs such as watering, planting, harvesting, cutting compost, and hanging out in the garden.Gaelic Football with Neil Cummins Parent Chris LennonWhen?Wednesdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland; 80,000 people go to the amateur finals every year in Dublin! Seehereandhere.  Chris is Irish and has played and coached Gaelic football his whole life! Thank you, Chris!Dance with Ms. EnaWhen?Thursdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Dance with E.N.Ais a cherished local dance studio that many of our students attend. Founder and director Enakshi Vyas will lead weekly sessions for all our students. They will learn fun dance fundamentals and routines across all genres! A great way to get moving at recess.Learn to Knit with Neil Cummins Parent Lauren QuintWhen?Tuesdays & Friday | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?Music RoomWhat?Come learn fiber arts! Create friendship bracelets or learn to knit. We have beautiful string and yarn available. Beginners and experienced students in any grade are welcome!Magic with Mr. GapinskiWhen?Friday | 12:20-12:50 PMWhere?Room E2What?3rd–5th graders who enjoy (or want to learn!) Magic: The Gathering Join us to play friendly games, learn new strategies, and meet other MTG fans. All experience levels are welcome—beginners too!Support Our School While You Shop!The PTO offers several ongoingdiscounts and givebacksthat benefit Neil Cummins throughout the year. These vendors donate a portion of your purchases directly back to our school, helping fund programs like the garden, enrichment, and more.Minted: Use promo codeFUNDRAISENEILat checkout to enjoy 20% off holiday cards and gifts. 10% of net sales from your order will be donated back to Neil Cummins PTO.Sports Basement:Become a Basementeer and select Neil Cummins Elementary, you’ll get 10% off, and the school gets 10% back.Good Eggs:Enter codeGoodEggsForNeilCumminsat checkout for a 5% giveback.The Hawks’ GardenShopping at Sloat January 2-11? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your winter plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Read all our garden news on theHawks’ Garden Blog. SPARK NEWS SPARK NEWS ClickHEREto learn more about volunteer opportunities with SPARK!ClickHEREto read about SPARK fundraising progress, how your dollars support teachers, and what’s coming up.ClickHEREto book your reservation for Photos with Santa at The Village!Learn about SPARK Biz Partner of the Month,two birds.COMMUNITY NEWSClickHEREfor our Community News PageLarkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoTwin Cities Little League Registration InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCCRoss Valley Lacrosse Club Registration InfoFamily Biking Event Information for December 13th58 Mohawk, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Phone 415-927-6965The Neil Cummins Weekly is a digital bulletin distributed to the school community each Sunday via email. To submit an article, email Lyn Everly at leverly@lcmschools.org.Articles must be received by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in order to be included in the next issue.Need more information? Contact The Weekly editors or visit one of the following Web sites:Neil Cummins,Larkspur- Corte Madera School District,Neil Cummins PTOorSPARK.© 2025-2026 Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy ClickHEREto learn more about volunteer opportunities with SPARK!ClickHEREto read about SPARK fundraising progress, how your dollars support teachers, and what’s coming up.ClickHEREto book your reservation for Photos with Santa at The Village!Learn about SPARK Biz Partner of the Month,two birds.COMMUNITY NEWSClickHEREfor our Community News PageLarkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoTwin Cities Little League Registration InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCCRoss Valley Lacrosse Club Registration InfoFamily Biking Event Information for December 13th58 Mohawk, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Phone 415-927-6965The Neil Cummins Weekly is a digital bulletin distributed to the school community each Sunday via email. To submit an article, email Lyn Everly at leverly@lcmschools.org.Articles must be received by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in order to be included in the next issue.Need more information? Contact The Weekly editors or visit one of the following Web sites:Neil Cummins,Larkspur- Corte Madera School District,Neil Cummins PTOorSPARK.© 2025-2026 Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS ClickHEREfor our Community News PageLarkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoTwin Cities Little League Registration InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCCRoss Valley Lacrosse Club Registration InfoFamily Biking Event Information for December 13th ClickHEREfor our Community News PageLarkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoTwin Cities Little League Registration InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCCRoss Valley Lacrosse Club Registration InfoFamily Biking Event Information for December 13th

UPCOMING DATESDecember 2Superintendent Coffee Chat - The Cove School - 8:30amDecember 3Walk & Roll to School - Kinder Gate and Blacktop - 7:45amDecember 3PTO Meeting - Room A1 - 8:20amDecember 10NC School Tour - 2:30pm-3:30pmDecember 12HOLIDAY STORE!December 17All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amDecember 19Early dismissal day for all students K -5 - 1:30pmDecember 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026Winter Break - No SchoolPRINCIPAL'S MESSAGEWe hope you had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break. We are excited to welcome your students back to school tomorrow!Updates from Ms. GalliAs we move into a new month, we invite you to take a moment to look over what your child will be learning during their Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons during December. These skills play an important role in helping students build strong relationships, manage emotions, and thrive in both school and lifeLast Month’s SEL Focus:Kindergarten:Growth Mindset1st Grade:Body Feelings2nd Grade:Flipping a Lid3rd Grade:Coping Skills Practice4th Grade:Self-Talk5th Grade:Time ManagementComing Up Next:Kindergarten:Perseverance + Self-Talk1st Grade:Helpful vs. Unhelpful Coping Skills2nd Grade:Perseverance + Self-Talk3rd Grade:Coping Skills in the Real World4th Grade:Executive Functioning Overview5th Grade:Ignoring DistractionsAs always, an immense thank you to SPARK for making these programs possible for our students to experience!Sincerely,Quinn Galli, School CounselorMorning Drop-off and afternoon pick-up:For the safety of all our students, pleasedo not pull into the visitor spots to drop off or pick up your child. During these busy times, many students are walking and riding their bikes through the area, and having cars drive in creates a dangerous situation. Recently, we have experienced some very near misses.We ask that you use street parking and walk in or park in the lot near Town Parkto drop students off in the morning or pick them up in the afternoon. Additionally,you should not stop your car in the street to drop off students. This blocks traffic and creates an unsafe situation for them. Please park your car in a parking spot on the street and walk on the sidewalksThe main entrance is especially busy this school year for walkers, bikers, and cars. Please consider using an alternate entrance (Town Park, Cafe Verde, or the Hickory bike path) to alleviate congestion at the main entrance.Thank you for being patient, kind, and supportive as we all work together to protect our students and keep them safe and help pick-up and drop-off run smoothly. Your cooperation makes a difference! Let's work together to prevent accidents before they happen.SCHOOL & PTO NEWSDecember Lunch Volunteer Sign-ups are open!Please clickHEREto sign up to help with lunch during the month of December. If you have a little time to spare, your support makes a huge difference in keeping things running smoothly in the lunchroom and ensuring our students receive their lunches. Thank you!The NC Holiday StoreThis year's holiday store will beFriday December 12. Students will shop for two specialadultsin their lives.  We need YOU to start gathering your new or gently used goods and set them aside.  Collections will start Monday, December 1 in the main office.  Treasures to collect include: costume jewelry, women’s accessories, holiday-themed decor, housewares, cookbooks, books, etc (luggage, hiking, sports memorabilia, outdoorsy things). Wrapping supplies will also be needed in great supply: wrapping paper, gift bags, gift boxes, jewelry boxes, holiday tissue paper, holiday 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.Any questions please reach out to: Jessica Dinday (jdinday@gmail.com) or Sanaz May (snojoumi@gmail.com).Parent EducationClickHEREto learn about upcoming Parent Education events.Walk & Roll to School — December 3rd!Get ready for our final Walk & Roll to School Day of the year happening on Wednesday, December 3rd! It’s an awesome way to kick off the morning and celebrate the beginning of December! Gather your friends and neighbors for our final event of 2025 and send this year off with a bang!Lunchtime Recess Enrichment ActivitiesLunch  Games with Coach ArroyoWhen?Mondays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Fun P.E. games in the gym? (Such as dodgeball, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.)Garden Fun with Ms. NatalieWhen?Tuesdays | 12:20-1:05 PM (Except the 1st Tuesday of the month)Where?GardenWhat?Activities include helping Ms. Natalie with garden jobs such as watering, planting, harvesting, cutting compost, and hanging out in the garden.Gaelic Football with Neil Cummins Parent Chris LennonWhen?Wednesdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland; 80,000 people go to the amateur finals every year in Dublin! Seehereandhere.  Chris is Irish and has played and coached Gaelic football his whole life! Thank you, Chris!Dance with Ms. EnaWhen?Thursdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Dance with E.N.Ais a cherished local dance studio that many of our students attend. Founder and director Enakshi Vyas will lead weekly sessions for all our students. They will learn fun dance fundamentals and routines across all genres! A great way to get moving at recess.Learn to Knit with Neil Cummins Parent Lauren QuintWhen?Tuesdays & Friday | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?Music RoomWhat?Come learn fiber arts! Create friendship bracelets or learn to knit. We have beautiful string and yarn available. Beginners and experienced students in any grade are welcome!Magic with Mr. GapinskiWhen?Friday | 12:20-12:50 PMWhere?Room E2What?3rd–5th graders who enjoy (or want to learn!) Magic: The Gathering Join us to play friendly games, learn new strategies, and meet other MTG fans. All experience levels are welcome—beginners too!Help us capture great memories for the yearbook!Upload any photos you take at class events here:https://share.picturesqr.com/dsyqsi/It’s super easy, just click and upload. Our Yearbook team is diligent about making sure every student's face is represented (and omitting those who don't consent to photo sharing), so submit any photos you have and the team will do the rest.Support Our School While You Shop!The PTO offers several ongoingdiscounts and givebacksthat benefit Neil Cummins throughout the year. These vendors donate a portion of your purchases directly back to our school, helping fund programs like the garden, enrichment, and more.Minted: Use promo codeFUNDRAISENEILat checkout to enjoy 20% off holiday cards and gifts. 10% of net sales from your order will be donated back to Neil Cummins PTO.Sloat Garden Centers:Shopping at Sloat November 21-30? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your fall plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Sports Basement:Become a Basementeer and select Neil Cummins Elementary, you’ll get 10% off, and the school gets 10% back.Good Eggs:Enter codeGoodEggsForNeilCumminsat checkout for a 5% giveback.The Hawks’ GardenShopping at Sloat Nov. 21-30? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your fall plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.ClickHEREto find out more information about volunteering with the Hawks’ Garden on December 6th!Read all our garden news on theHawks’ Garden Blog.SPARK NEWSClickHEREto donate to SPARK.ClickHEREto get involved with SPARK!COMMUNITY NEWSClickHEREfor our Community News PageTwin Cities Preschool Parent Education - December 2nd @7:00pm -Surviving and Thriving Through the Holidays: Nervous System Intelligence for Staying Well | Merrill PageTwin Cities Little League Spring Registration is OPEN!Larkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCCRoss Valley Lacrosse Club Registration InfoTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoCorte Madera Parks & Rec news and updatesFamily Biking Event Information for December 13th58 Mohawk, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Phone 415-927-6965The Neil Cummins Weekly is a digital bulletin distributed to the school community each Sunday via email. To submit an article, email Lyn Everly at leverly@lcmschools.org.Articles must be received by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in order to be included in the next issue.Need more information? Contact The Weekly editors or visit one of the following Web sites:Neil Cummins,LCMSD,NC PTO,SPARK.© 2025-2026 Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy UPCOMING DATES UPCOMING DATES December 2Superintendent Coffee Chat - The Cove School - 8:30amDecember 3Walk & Roll to School - Kinder Gate and Blacktop - 7:45amDecember 3PTO Meeting - Room A1 - 8:20amDecember 10NC School Tour - 2:30pm-3:30pmDecember 12HOLIDAY STORE!December 17All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amDecember 19Early dismissal day for all students K -5 - 1:30pmDecember 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026Winter Break - No School December 2Superintendent Coffee Chat - The Cove School - 8:30amDecember 3Walk & Roll to School - Kinder Gate and Blacktop - 7:45amDecember 3PTO Meeting - Room A1 - 8:20amDecember 10NC School Tour - 2:30pm-3:30pmDecember 12HOLIDAY STORE!December 17All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amDecember 19Early dismissal day for all students K -5 - 1:30pmDecember 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026Winter Break - No School PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE We hope you had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break. We are excited to welcome your students back to school tomorrow!Updates from Ms. GalliAs we move into a new month, we invite you to take a moment to look over what your child will be learning during their Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons during December. These skills play an important role in helping students build strong relationships, manage emotions, and thrive in both school and lifeLast Month’s SEL Focus:Kindergarten:Growth Mindset1st Grade:Body Feelings2nd Grade:Flipping a Lid3rd Grade:Coping Skills Practice4th Grade:Self-Talk5th Grade:Time ManagementComing Up Next:Kindergarten:Perseverance + Self-Talk1st Grade:Helpful vs. Unhelpful Coping Skills2nd Grade:Perseverance + Self-Talk3rd Grade:Coping Skills in the Real World4th Grade:Executive Functioning Overview5th Grade:Ignoring DistractionsAs always, an immense thank you to SPARK for making these programs possible for our students to experience!Sincerely,Quinn Galli, School CounselorMorning Drop-off and afternoon pick-up:For the safety of all our students, pleasedo not pull into the visitor spots to drop off or pick up your child. During these busy times, many students are walking and riding their bikes through the area, and having cars drive in creates a dangerous situation. Recently, we have experienced some very near misses.We ask that you use street parking and walk in or park in the lot near Town Parkto drop students off in the morning or pick them up in the afternoon. Additionally,you should not stop your car in the street to drop off students. This blocks traffic and creates an unsafe situation for them. Please park your car in a parking spot on the street and walk on the sidewalksThe main entrance is especially busy this school year for walkers, bikers, and cars. Please consider using an alternate entrance (Town Park, Cafe Verde, or the Hickory bike path) to alleviate congestion at the main entrance.Thank you for being patient, kind, and supportive as we all work together to protect our students and keep them safe and help pick-up and drop-off run smoothly. Your cooperation makes a difference! Let's work together to prevent accidents before they happen. We hope you had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break. We are excited to welcome your students back to school tomorrow!Updates from Ms. GalliAs we move into a new month, we invite you to take a moment to look over what your child will be learning during their Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons during December. These skills play an important role in helping students build strong relationships, manage emotions, and thrive in both school and lifeLast Month’s SEL Focus:Kindergarten:Growth Mindset1st Grade:Body Feelings2nd Grade:Flipping a Lid3rd Grade:Coping Skills Practice4th Grade:Self-Talk5th Grade:Time ManagementComing Up Next:Kindergarten:Perseverance + Self-Talk1st Grade:Helpful vs. Unhelpful Coping Skills2nd Grade:Perseverance + Self-Talk3rd Grade:Coping Skills in the Real World4th Grade:Executive Functioning Overview5th Grade:Ignoring DistractionsAs always, an immense thank you to SPARK for making these programs possible for our students to experience!Sincerely,Quinn Galli, School CounselorMorning Drop-off and afternoon pick-up:For the safety of all our students, pleasedo not pull into the visitor spots to drop off or pick up your child. During these busy times, many students are walking and riding their bikes through the area, and having cars drive in creates a dangerous situation. Recently, we have experienced some very near misses.We ask that you use street parking and walk in or park in the lot near Town Parkto drop students off in the morning or pick them up in the afternoon. Additionally,you should not stop your car in the street to drop off students. This blocks traffic and creates an unsafe situation for them. Please park your car in a parking spot on the street and walk on the sidewalksThe main entrance is especially busy this school year for walkers, bikers, and cars. Please consider using an alternate entrance (Town Park, Cafe Verde, or the Hickory bike path) to alleviate congestion at the main entrance.Thank you for being patient, kind, and supportive as we all work together to protect our students and keep them safe and help pick-up and drop-off run smoothly. Your cooperation makes a difference! Let's work together to prevent accidents before they happen. SCHOOL & PTO NEWS SCHOOL & PTO NEWS December Lunch Volunteer Sign-ups are open!Please clickHEREto sign up to help with lunch during the month of December. If you have a little time to spare, your support makes a huge difference in keeping things running smoothly in the lunchroom and ensuring our students receive their lunches. Thank you!The NC Holiday StoreThis year's holiday store will beFriday December 12. Students will shop for two specialadultsin their lives.  We need YOU to start gathering your new or gently used goods and set them aside.  Collections will start Monday, December 1 in the main office.  Treasures to collect include: costume jewelry, women’s accessories, holiday-themed decor, housewares, cookbooks, books, etc (luggage, hiking, sports memorabilia, outdoorsy things). Wrapping supplies will also be needed in great supply: wrapping paper, gift bags, gift boxes, jewelry boxes, holiday tissue paper, holiday 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.Any questions please reach out to: Jessica Dinday (jdinday@gmail.com) or Sanaz May (snojoumi@gmail.com).Parent EducationClickHEREto learn about upcoming Parent Education events.Walk & Roll to School — December 3rd!Get ready for our final Walk & Roll to School Day of the year happening on Wednesday, December 3rd! It’s an awesome way to kick off the morning and celebrate the beginning of December! Gather your friends and neighbors for our final event of 2025 and send this year off with a bang!Lunchtime Recess Enrichment ActivitiesLunch  Games with Coach ArroyoWhen?Mondays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Fun P.E. games in the gym? (Such as dodgeball, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.)Garden Fun with Ms. NatalieWhen?Tuesdays | 12:20-1:05 PM (Except the 1st Tuesday of the month)Where?GardenWhat?Activities include helping Ms. Natalie with garden jobs such as watering, planting, harvesting, cutting compost, and hanging out in the garden.Gaelic Football with Neil Cummins Parent Chris LennonWhen?Wednesdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland; 80,000 people go to the amateur finals every year in Dublin! Seehereandhere.  Chris is Irish and has played and coached Gaelic football his whole life! Thank you, Chris!Dance with Ms. EnaWhen?Thursdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Dance with E.N.Ais a cherished local dance studio that many of our students attend. Founder and director Enakshi Vyas will lead weekly sessions for all our students. They will learn fun dance fundamentals and routines across all genres! A great way to get moving at recess.Learn to Knit with Neil Cummins Parent Lauren QuintWhen?Tuesdays & Friday | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?Music RoomWhat?Come learn fiber arts! Create friendship bracelets or learn to knit. We have beautiful string and yarn available. Beginners and experienced students in any grade are welcome!Magic with Mr. GapinskiWhen?Friday | 12:20-12:50 PMWhere?Room E2What?3rd–5th graders who enjoy (or want to learn!) Magic: The Gathering Join us to play friendly games, learn new strategies, and meet other MTG fans. All experience levels are welcome—beginners too!Help us capture great memories for the yearbook!Upload any photos you take at class events here:https://share.picturesqr.com/dsyqsi/It’s super easy, just click and upload. Our Yearbook team is diligent about making sure every student's face is represented (and omitting those who don't consent to photo sharing), so submit any photos you have and the team will do the rest.Support Our School While You Shop!The PTO offers several ongoingdiscounts and givebacksthat benefit Neil Cummins throughout the year. These vendors donate a portion of your purchases directly back to our school, helping fund programs like the garden, enrichment, and more.Minted: Use promo codeFUNDRAISENEILat checkout to enjoy 20% off holiday cards and gifts. 10% of net sales from your order will be donated back to Neil Cummins PTO.Sloat Garden Centers:Shopping at Sloat November 21-30? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your fall plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Sports Basement:Become a Basementeer and select Neil Cummins Elementary, you’ll get 10% off, and the school gets 10% back.Good Eggs:Enter codeGoodEggsForNeilCumminsat checkout for a 5% giveback.The Hawks’ GardenShopping at Sloat Nov. 21-30? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your fall plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.ClickHEREto find out more information about volunteering with the Hawks’ Garden on December 6th!Read all our garden news on theHawks’ Garden Blog. December Lunch Volunteer Sign-ups are open!Please clickHEREto sign up to help with lunch during the month of December. If you have a little time to spare, your support makes a huge difference in keeping things running smoothly in the lunchroom and ensuring our students receive their lunches. Thank you!The NC Holiday StoreThis year's holiday store will beFriday December 12. Students will shop for two specialadultsin their lives.  We need YOU to start gathering your new or gently used goods and set them aside.  Collections will start Monday, December 1 in the main office.  Treasures to collect include: costume jewelry, women’s accessories, holiday-themed decor, housewares, cookbooks, books, etc (luggage, hiking, sports memorabilia, outdoorsy things). Wrapping supplies will also be needed in great supply: wrapping paper, gift bags, gift boxes, jewelry boxes, holiday tissue paper, holiday 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.Any questions please reach out to: Jessica Dinday (jdinday@gmail.com) or Sanaz May (snojoumi@gmail.com).Parent EducationClickHEREto learn about upcoming Parent Education events.Walk & Roll to School — December 3rd!Get ready for our final Walk & Roll to School Day of the year happening on Wednesday, December 3rd! It’s an awesome way to kick off the morning and celebrate the beginning of December! Gather your friends and neighbors for our final event of 2025 and send this year off with a bang!Lunchtime Recess Enrichment ActivitiesLunch  Games with Coach ArroyoWhen?Mondays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Fun P.E. games in the gym? (Such as dodgeball, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.)Garden Fun with Ms. NatalieWhen?Tuesdays | 12:20-1:05 PM (Except the 1st Tuesday of the month)Where?GardenWhat?Activities include helping Ms. Natalie with garden jobs such as watering, planting, harvesting, cutting compost, and hanging out in the garden.Gaelic Football with Neil Cummins Parent Chris LennonWhen?Wednesdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland; 80,000 people go to the amateur finals every year in Dublin! Seehereandhere.  Chris is Irish and has played and coached Gaelic football his whole life! Thank you, Chris!Dance with Ms. EnaWhen?Thursdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Dance with E.N.Ais a cherished local dance studio that many of our students attend. Founder and director Enakshi Vyas will lead weekly sessions for all our students. They will learn fun dance fundamentals and routines across all genres! A great way to get moving at recess.Learn to Knit with Neil Cummins Parent Lauren QuintWhen?Tuesdays & Friday | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?Music RoomWhat?Come learn fiber arts! Create friendship bracelets or learn to knit. We have beautiful string and yarn available. Beginners and experienced students in any grade are welcome!Magic with Mr. GapinskiWhen?Friday | 12:20-12:50 PMWhere?Room E2What?3rd–5th graders who enjoy (or want to learn!) Magic: The Gathering Join us to play friendly games, learn new strategies, and meet other MTG fans. All experience levels are welcome—beginners too!Help us capture great memories for the yearbook!Upload any photos you take at class events here:https://share.picturesqr.com/dsyqsi/It’s super easy, just click and upload. Our Yearbook team is diligent about making sure every student's face is represented (and omitting those who don't consent to photo sharing), so submit any photos you have and the team will do the rest.Support Our School While You Shop!The PTO offers several ongoingdiscounts and givebacksthat benefit Neil Cummins throughout the year. These vendors donate a portion of your purchases directly back to our school, helping fund programs like the garden, enrichment, and more.Minted: Use promo codeFUNDRAISENEILat checkout to enjoy 20% off holiday cards and gifts. 10% of net sales from your order will be donated back to Neil Cummins PTO.Sloat Garden Centers:Shopping at Sloat November 21-30? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your fall plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Sports Basement:Become a Basementeer and select Neil Cummins Elementary, you’ll get 10% off, and the school gets 10% back.Good Eggs:Enter codeGoodEggsForNeilCumminsat checkout for a 5% giveback.The Hawks’ GardenShopping at Sloat Nov. 21-30? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your fall plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.ClickHEREto find out more information about volunteering with the Hawks’ Garden on December 6th!Read all our garden news on theHawks’ Garden Blog. SPARK NEWS SPARK NEWS ClickHEREto donate to SPARK.ClickHEREto get involved with SPARK!COMMUNITY NEWSClickHEREfor our Community News PageTwin Cities Preschool Parent Education - December 2nd @7:00pm -Surviving and Thriving Through the Holidays: Nervous System Intelligence for Staying Well | Merrill PageTwin Cities Little League Spring Registration is OPEN!Larkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCCRoss Valley Lacrosse Club Registration InfoTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoCorte Madera Parks & Rec news and updatesFamily Biking Event Information for December 13th58 Mohawk, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Phone 415-927-6965The Neil Cummins Weekly is a digital bulletin distributed to the school community each Sunday via email. To submit an article, email Lyn Everly at leverly@lcmschools.org.Articles must be received by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in order to be included in the next issue.Need more information? Contact The Weekly editors or visit one of the following Web sites:Neil Cummins,LCMSD,NC PTO,SPARK.© 2025-2026 Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy ClickHEREto donate to SPARK.ClickHEREto get involved with SPARK!COMMUNITY NEWSClickHEREfor our Community News PageTwin Cities Preschool Parent Education - December 2nd @7:00pm -Surviving and Thriving Through the Holidays: Nervous System Intelligence for Staying Well | Merrill PageTwin Cities Little League Spring Registration is OPEN!Larkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCCRoss Valley Lacrosse Club Registration InfoTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoCorte Madera Parks & Rec news and updatesFamily Biking Event Information for December 13th58 Mohawk, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Phone 415-927-6965The Neil Cummins Weekly is a digital bulletin distributed to the school community each Sunday via email. To submit an article, email Lyn Everly at leverly@lcmschools.org.Articles must be received by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in order to be included in the next issue.Need more information? Contact The Weekly editors or visit one of the following Web sites:Neil Cummins,LCMSD,NC PTO,SPARK.© 2025-2026 Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS ClickHEREfor our Community News PageTwin Cities Preschool Parent Education - December 2nd @7:00pm -Surviving and Thriving Through the Holidays: Nervous System Intelligence for Staying Well | Merrill PageTwin Cities Little League Spring Registration is OPEN!Larkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCCRoss Valley Lacrosse Club Registration InfoTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoCorte Madera Parks & Rec news and updatesFamily Biking Event Information for December 13th ClickHEREfor our Community News PageTwin Cities Preschool Parent Education - December 2nd @7:00pm -Surviving and Thriving Through the Holidays: Nervous System Intelligence for Staying Well | Merrill PageTwin Cities Little League Spring Registration is OPEN!Larkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCCRoss Valley Lacrosse Club Registration InfoTwin Cities Softball Registration InfoCorte Madera Parks & Rec news and updatesFamily Biking Event Information for December 13th

Dear LCMSD Community,At LCMSD, we believe in celebrating the incredible people who make our learning community an amazing place to learn and grow. As we head into Thanksgiving break, it's a fitting time to express our sincere gratitude for our dedicated staff, supportive families, and inspiring students. Together, you help create a school district where everyone can thrive.As part ofLCMSD's Vision 2036, staff members were given the opportunity to recognize a colleague who exemplifies one of the Adult Portrait elements in their daily work. One staff member was selected to be recognized for each element, and was awarded with a gift donated by the PTO/As and SPARK at their school site staff meetings, were featured on the LCMSD social media accounts, and were celebrated during the November 19, 2025 Board Meeting. This recognition not only honors their impact, it helps others know who to turn to when growing in that specific area.The following are theAdult Portraitelements and the staff members who were honored. Congratulations!Danielle O'ReillyCritically Thinking & Creative Educator:Demonstrates innovation, creativity and resilience to continually adapt and embrace new/changing technologies, circumstances and teaching methodologies.Danielle's nominator wrote, “Her resilience, creativity, and collaborative spirit inspire colleagues and make her a powerful example of what it means to be a critically thinking and creative educator.”Dakota LongEquity-Focused Change Agent:Champions equity and inclusion to create a just, compassionate, and responsive school community.Dakota's nominator described her as someone whose “leadership inspires others to reflect, grow, and join her in building a truly inclusive community.”Christian ChinchillaEmotionally & Socially Aware Leader:Models emotional awareness, empathy, and cultural responsiveness to cultivate belonging and collaboration.Christian's nominator remarked, “He routinely goes above and beyond by being solutions oriented and always willing to help for the betterment of our students.”Natasha GriffinFlexible Collaborator:Facilitates a culture of inquiry to promote curiosity, a deeper understanding of subjects, and appreciation for different perspectives.Natasha's nominator noted, “Her commitment to collaboration has led to strong connections and extraordinary achievement.”Karina HernandezCaring, Kind, & Connected Adult:Demonstrates care, kindness and connection to inspire belief, inclusion, and emotional well-being.Karina's nominator shared, “Her support increases feelings of belonging for students and families and ensures we are meeting the needs of our students of focus.”Lyn EverlyImpactful & Effective Communicator:Demonstrates emotional intelligence, empathy, and effective communication to inspire, connect, and guide growth.Lyn's nominator expressed, “She is one of my personal North Stars.”Brooke SutherAdaptive & Enthusiastic Lifelong Learner:Embraces growth and innovation to create an adaptive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.Brooke's nominator shared, “She consistently goes above and beyond to make learning both fun and challenging."These incredible staff members will be featured on theLCMSD Vision 2036webpage for the year. Congratulations to all!Dr. Brett GeithmanSuperintendent Dear LCMSD Community,At LCMSD, we believe in celebrating the incredible people who make our learning community an amazing place to learn and grow. As we head into Thanksgiving break, it's a fitting time to express our sincere gratitude for our dedicated staff, supportive families, and inspiring students. Together, you help create a school district where everyone can thrive.As part ofLCMSD's Vision 2036, staff members were given the opportunity to recognize a colleague who exemplifies one of the Adult Portrait elements in their daily work. One staff member was selected to be recognized for each element, and was awarded with a gift donated by the PTO/As and SPARK at their school site staff meetings, were featured on the LCMSD social media accounts, and were celebrated during the November 19, 2025 Board Meeting. This recognition not only honors their impact, it helps others know who to turn to when growing in that specific area.The following are theAdult Portraitelements and the staff members who were honored. Congratulations!Danielle O'ReillyCritically Thinking & Creative Educator:Demonstrates innovation, creativity and resilience to continually adapt and embrace new/changing technologies, circumstances and teaching methodologies.Danielle's nominator wrote, “Her resilience, creativity, and collaborative spirit inspire colleagues and make her a powerful example of what it means to be a critically thinking and creative educator.”Dakota LongEquity-Focused Change Agent:Champions equity and inclusion to create a just, compassionate, and responsive school community.Dakota's nominator described her as someone whose “leadership inspires others to reflect, grow, and join her in building a truly inclusive community.”Christian ChinchillaEmotionally & Socially Aware Leader:Models emotional awareness, empathy, and cultural responsiveness to cultivate belonging and collaboration.Christian's nominator remarked, “He routinely goes above and beyond by being solutions oriented and always willing to help for the betterment of our students.”Natasha GriffinFlexible Collaborator:Facilitates a culture of inquiry to promote curiosity, a deeper understanding of subjects, and appreciation for different perspectives.Natasha's nominator noted, “Her commitment to collaboration has led to strong connections and extraordinary achievement.”Karina HernandezCaring, Kind, & Connected Adult:Demonstrates care, kindness and connection to inspire belief, inclusion, and emotional well-being.Karina's nominator shared, “Her support increases feelings of belonging for students and families and ensures we are meeting the needs of our students of focus.”Lyn EverlyImpactful & Effective Communicator:Demonstrates emotional intelligence, empathy, and effective communication to inspire, connect, and guide growth.Lyn's nominator expressed, “She is one of my personal North Stars.”Brooke SutherAdaptive & Enthusiastic Lifelong Learner:Embraces growth and innovation to create an adaptive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.Brooke's nominator shared, “She consistently goes above and beyond to make learning both fun and challenging."These incredible staff members will be featured on theLCMSD Vision 2036webpage for the year. Congratulations to all!Dr. Brett GeithmanSuperintendent Danielle O'ReillyCritically Thinking & Creative Educator:Demonstrates innovation, creativity and resilience to continually adapt and embrace new/changing technologies, circumstances and teaching methodologies.Danielle's nominator wrote, “Her resilience, creativity, and collaborative spirit inspire colleagues and make her a powerful example of what it means to be a critically thinking and creative educator.” Danielle O'ReillyCritically Thinking & Creative Educator:Demonstrates innovation, creativity and resilience to continually adapt and embrace new/changing technologies, circumstances and teaching methodologies.Danielle's nominator wrote, “Her resilience, creativity, and collaborative spirit inspire colleagues and make her a powerful example of what it means to be a critically thinking and creative educator.” Danielle O'ReillyCritically Thinking & Creative Educator:Demonstrates innovation, creativity and resilience to continually adapt and embrace new/changing technologies, circumstances and teaching methodologies.Danielle's nominator wrote, “Her resilience, creativity, and collaborative spirit inspire colleagues and make her a powerful example of what it means to be a critically thinking and creative educator.” Dakota LongEquity-Focused Change Agent:Champions equity and inclusion to create a just, compassionate, and responsive school community.Dakota's nominator described her as someone whose “leadership inspires others to reflect, grow, and join her in building a truly inclusive community.” Dakota LongEquity-Focused Change Agent:Champions equity and inclusion to create a just, compassionate, and responsive school community.Dakota's nominator described her as someone whose “leadership inspires others to reflect, grow, and join her in building a truly inclusive community.” Dakota LongEquity-Focused Change Agent:Champions equity and inclusion to create a just, compassionate, and responsive school community.Dakota's nominator described her as someone whose “leadership inspires others to reflect, grow, and join her in building a truly inclusive community.” Christian ChinchillaEmotionally & Socially Aware Leader:Models emotional awareness, empathy, and cultural responsiveness to cultivate belonging and collaboration.Christian's nominator remarked, “He routinely goes above and beyond by being solutions oriented and always willing to help for the betterment of our students.” Christian ChinchillaEmotionally & Socially Aware Leader:Models emotional awareness, empathy, and cultural responsiveness to cultivate belonging and collaboration.Christian's nominator remarked, “He routinely goes above and beyond by being solutions oriented and always willing to help for the betterment of our students.” Christian ChinchillaEmotionally & Socially Aware Leader:Models emotional awareness, empathy, and cultural responsiveness to cultivate belonging and collaboration.Christian's nominator remarked, “He routinely goes above and beyond by being solutions oriented and always willing to help for the betterment of our students.” Natasha GriffinFlexible Collaborator:Facilitates a culture of inquiry to promote curiosity, a deeper understanding of subjects, and appreciation for different perspectives.Natasha's nominator noted, “Her commitment to collaboration has led to strong connections and extraordinary achievement.” Natasha GriffinFlexible Collaborator:Facilitates a culture of inquiry to promote curiosity, a deeper understanding of subjects, and appreciation for different perspectives.Natasha's nominator noted, “Her commitment to collaboration has led to strong connections and extraordinary achievement.” Natasha GriffinFlexible Collaborator:Facilitates a culture of inquiry to promote curiosity, a deeper understanding of subjects, and appreciation for different perspectives.Natasha's nominator noted, “Her commitment to collaboration has led to strong connections and extraordinary achievement.” Karina HernandezCaring, Kind, & Connected Adult:Demonstrates care, kindness and connection to inspire belief, inclusion, and emotional well-being.Karina's nominator shared, “Her support increases feelings of belonging for students and families and ensures we are meeting the needs of our students of focus.” Karina HernandezCaring, Kind, & Connected Adult:Demonstrates care, kindness and connection to inspire belief, inclusion, and emotional well-being.Karina's nominator shared, “Her support increases feelings of belonging for students and families and ensures we are meeting the needs of our students of focus.” Karina HernandezCaring, Kind, & Connected Adult:Demonstrates care, kindness and connection to inspire belief, inclusion, and emotional well-being.Karina's nominator shared, “Her support increases feelings of belonging for students and families and ensures we are meeting the needs of our students of focus.” Lyn EverlyImpactful & Effective Communicator:Demonstrates emotional intelligence, empathy, and effective communication to inspire, connect, and guide growth.Lyn's nominator expressed, “She is one of my personal North Stars.” Lyn EverlyImpactful & Effective Communicator:Demonstrates emotional intelligence, empathy, and effective communication to inspire, connect, and guide growth.Lyn's nominator expressed, “She is one of my personal North Stars.” Lyn EverlyImpactful & Effective Communicator:Demonstrates emotional intelligence, empathy, and effective communication to inspire, connect, and guide growth.Lyn's nominator expressed, “She is one of my personal North Stars.” Brooke SutherAdaptive & Enthusiastic Lifelong Learner:Embraces growth and innovation to create an adaptive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.Brooke's nominator shared, “She consistently goes above and beyond to make learning both fun and challenging." Brooke SutherAdaptive & Enthusiastic Lifelong Learner:Embraces growth and innovation to create an adaptive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.Brooke's nominator shared, “She consistently goes above and beyond to make learning both fun and challenging." Brooke SutherAdaptive & Enthusiastic Lifelong Learner:Embraces growth and innovation to create an adaptive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.Brooke's nominator shared, “She consistently goes above and beyond to make learning both fun and challenging." Brett Geithman, Ed.D., Superintendent LCMSD Board of TrusteesAmir Movafaghi, President | Beth Blair, Vice President | Natalie Medved, Clerk | Ava Fruin | Jessica Dinday

UPCOMING DATESNovember 19Ruby Bridges Walk & Roll to School - Kinder Gate and Blacktop - 7:45amNovember 19All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amNovember 19LCMSD Board Mtg. - Hall Middle School - 6:00pmNovember 20Hear it from Hall (5th Graders at Hall - 3:30-5:30pm)November 21Early dismissal day for all students K-5 - 1:30pmNovember 24 - 28Thanksgiving Break - No SchoolDecember 2Superintendent Coffee Chat - The Cove School - 8:30amDecember 3PTO Meeting - Room A1 - 8:20amDecember 10NC School Tour - 2:30pm-3:30pmDecember 12HOLIDAY STORE!December 17All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amDecember 19Early dismissal day for all students K -5 - 1:30pmDecember 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026Winter Break - No SchoolPRINCIPAL'S MESSAGEA Letter from Hall Middle School PrincipalDr. Toni Chavezto NC 5th Graders and FamiliesDear Rising Cougar Families,Hear it from Hall is happening next week and we wanted to share more information! Please take a moment to read and bring a 5th grade friend! We hope to see you there!Below is the brief agenda for November 20:3:30-4:30 pm All rising 5th grade CougarsThis student-only portion of the event will be led by our Hall Leadership students. Please meet in our quad for groups to come together for the first time as the Class of 2029!!4:30 - 5:00 pm:Mix & Mingle:Parents & 5th Grade Students (Hall Gym)Once the student event concludes, we will transition to our Hall Gym for our students and families Mix & Mingle. This is an opportunity for parents and students to self-select topics of interest to ask questions and discuss with staff, parents, and/or Hall students (and alumni!). Bringing together our Neil Cummins and Cove families for the first time to give you an opportunity to interact. Families and students will be able to get up close and personal with our Hall community as we begin our journey to middle school together.5:00 - 5:30 pm Family Information Session: Parents & 5th Grade Students (Hall Gym)We will offer a brief presentation to give families a timeline for what to expect as your child matriculates to Hall. Come hear from our LMCSD Board President, Hall alumni, parents, and more as we share how to prepare for a successful transition to middle school.We hope to see you there!!Dr. Toni Chavez and Hall Staff----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reminders from Mr. Shaw:Families and community members: No Dogs on CampusAs we head into a new week, please remember thatdogs are not allowed on campus or on the blacktopduringmorning drop offorafternoon dismissal.While we understand many families have pets, keeping them off school grounds helps ensure a safe, calm environment for all students and families, especially during our busiest transition times.Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our campus safe and welcoming for everyone.Morning Drop-off and afternoon pick-up:For the safety of all our students, pleasedo not pull into the visitor spots to drop off or pick up your child. During these busy times, many students are walking and riding their bikes through the area, and having cars drive in creates a dangerous situation. Recently, we have experienced some very near misses.We ask that you use street parking and walk in or park in the lot near Town Parkto drop students off in the morning or pick them up in the afternoon. Additionally,you should not stop your car in the street to drop off students. This blocks traffic and creates an unsafe situation for them. Please park your car in a parking spot on the street and walk on the sidewalksThe main entrance is especially busy this school year for walkers, bikers, and cars. Please consider using an alternate entrance (Town Park, Cafe Verde, or the Hickory bike path) to alleviate congestion at the main entrance.Thank you for being patient, kind, and supportive as we all work together to protect our students and keep them safe and help pick-up and drop-off run smoothly. Your cooperation makes a difference! Let's work together to prevent accidents before they happen.Sincerely,Kyle Shaw, PrincipalBoard Updates:On November 19, 2025 the Board will meet at 6:00 in the Hall Library and begin by celebrating the 2025 Adult Portrait Recognitions. The Board will vote on the Marin Primary Roof Repair project. Additionally, the Board will discuss Depth & Complexity Icons at Hall Middle School and the bond process. The meeting will be live streamed via Zoom (link; passcode - lcmsd). Please know, public comments will only be taken by in person attendees; public comments via Zoom will not be available. We hope to see you there. All agendas can be foundhere.SCHOOL & PTO NEWSDecember Lunch Volunteer Sign-ups are open!Please clickHEREto sign up to help with lunch during the month of December. If you have a little time to spare, your support makes a huge difference in keeping things running smoothly in the lunchroom and ensuring our students receive their lunches. Thank you!Event Update: Ruby Bridges Walk and Roll to School Day PostponedOur Ruby Bridges Walk and Roll to School Day has been postponed toWednesday, November 19th.We’re excited to celebrate with (hopefully) clearer skies! On Wednesday, November 19th at 7:45am, let’s come together to honor Ruby by walking, biking, rolling, carpooling, or parking-and-walking to school.Thank you for your understanding, and we can’t wait to celebrate this special day with our community next week!The NC Holiday StoreThis year's holiday store will beFriday December 12. Students will shop for two specialadultsin their lives.  We need YOU to start gathering your new or gently used goods and set them aside.  Collections will start Monday, December 1 in the main office.  Treasures to collect include: costume jewelry, women’s accessories, holiday-themed decor, housewares, cookbooks, books, etc (luggage, hiking, sports memorabilia, outdoorsy things). Wrapping supplies will also be needed in great supply: wrapping paper, gift bags, gift boxes, jewelry boxes, holiday tissue paper, holiday 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.NC Holiday Store Parent Volunteers:A sign up genius will be sent out onWednesday, November 19th at 12pm.   Spots typically go fast so please be prepared to sign up at that time.  We will need help setting up on Thursday, December 11th and running the store on Friday, December 12th. Time slots are 2 hours at time.Any questions please reach out to: Jessica Dinday (jdinday@gmail.com) or Sanaz May (snojoumi@gmail.com).Lunchtime Recess Enrichment ActivitiesLunch  Games with Coach ArroyoWhen?Mondays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Fun P.E. games in the gym? (Such as dodgeball, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.)Garden Fun with Ms. NatalieWhen?Tuesdays | 12:20-1:05 PM (Except the 1st Tuesday of the month)Where?GardenWhat?Activities include helping Ms. Natalie with garden jobs such as watering, planting, harvesting, cutting compost, and hanging out in the garden.Gaelic Football with Neil Cummins Parent Chris LennonWhen?Wednesdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland; 80,000 people go to the amateur finals every year in Dublin! Seehereandhere.  Chris is Irish and has played and coached Gaelic football his whole life! Thank you, Chris!Dance with Ms. EnaWhen?Thursdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Dance with E.N.Ais a cherished local dance studio that many of our students attend. Founder and director Enakshi Vyas will lead weekly sessions for all our students. They will learn fun dance fundamentals and routines across all genres! A great way to get moving at recess.Learn to Knit with Neil Cummins Parent Lauren QuintWhen?Tuesdays & Friday | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?Music RoomWhat?Come learn fiber arts! Create friendship bracelets or learn to knit. We have beautiful string and yarn available. Beginners and experienced students in any grade are welcome!Magic with Mr. GapinskiWhen?Friday | 12:20-12:50 PMWhere?Room E2What?3rd–5th graders who enjoy (or want to learn!) Magic: The Gathering Join us to play friendly games, learn new strategies, and meet other MTG fans. All experience levels are welcome—beginners too!Help us capture great memories for the yearbook!Upload any photos you take at class events here:https://share.picturesqr.com/dsyqsi/It’s super easy, just click and upload. Our Yearbook team is diligent about making sure every student's face is represented (and omitting those who don't consent to photo sharing), so submit any photos you have and the team will do the rest.Support Our School While You Shop!The PTO offers several ongoingdiscounts and givebacksthat benefit Neil Cummins throughout the year. These vendors donate a portion of your purchases directly back to our school, helping fund programs like the garden, enrichment, and more.Minted: Use promo codeFUNDRAISENEILat checkout to enjoy 20% off holiday cards and gifts. 10% of net sales from your order will be donated back to Neil Cummins PTO.Sloat Garden Centers:Shopping at Sloat November 21-30? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your fall plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Sports Basement:Become a Basementeer and select Neil Cummins Elementary, you’ll get 10% off, and the school gets 10% back.Good Eggs:Enter codeGoodEggsForNeilCumminsat checkout for a 5% giveback.The Hawks’ GardenShopping at Sloat Nov. 21-30? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your fall plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Read all our garden news on theHawks’ Garden Blog.SPARK NEWSDonate to SPARKHERE.Learn more about G Family ConstructionHERE.COMMUNITY NEWSClickHEREfor our Community News PageCorte Madera January – May After School Classes Opens 11/17 at 9:00amLarkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCCGet info about the new Hart Street Connector Path…Come celebrate on November 20!Ross Valley Lacrosse Club Registration Info58 Mohawk, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Phone 415-927-6965The Neil Cummins Weekly is a digital bulletin distributed to the school community each Sunday via email. To submit an article, email Lyn Everly at leverly@lcmschools.org.Articles must be received by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in order to be included in the next issue.Need more information? Contact The Weekly editors or visit one of the following Web sites:Neil Cummins,Larkspur- Corte Madera School District,Neil Cummins PTOorSPARK.© 2025-2026 Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy UPCOMING DATES UPCOMING DATES November 19Ruby Bridges Walk & Roll to School - Kinder Gate and Blacktop - 7:45amNovember 19All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amNovember 19LCMSD Board Mtg. - Hall Middle School - 6:00pmNovember 20Hear it from Hall (5th Graders at Hall - 3:30-5:30pm)November 21Early dismissal day for all students K-5 - 1:30pmNovember 24 - 28Thanksgiving Break - No SchoolDecember 2Superintendent Coffee Chat - The Cove School - 8:30amDecember 3PTO Meeting - Room A1 - 8:20amDecember 10NC School Tour - 2:30pm-3:30pmDecember 12HOLIDAY STORE!December 17All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amDecember 19Early dismissal day for all students K -5 - 1:30pmDecember 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026Winter Break - No School November 19Ruby Bridges Walk & Roll to School - Kinder Gate and Blacktop - 7:45amNovember 19All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amNovember 19LCMSD Board Mtg. - Hall Middle School - 6:00pmNovember 20Hear it from Hall (5th Graders at Hall - 3:30-5:30pm)November 21Early dismissal day for all students K-5 - 1:30pmNovember 24 - 28Thanksgiving Break - No SchoolDecember 2Superintendent Coffee Chat - The Cove School - 8:30amDecember 3PTO Meeting - Room A1 - 8:20amDecember 10NC School Tour - 2:30pm-3:30pmDecember 12HOLIDAY STORE!December 17All School Assembly - NC Gym - 8:30amDecember 19Early dismissal day for all students K -5 - 1:30pmDecember 22, 2025 - January 5, 2026Winter Break - No School PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE A Letter from Hall Middle School PrincipalDr. Toni Chavezto NC 5th Graders and FamiliesDear Rising Cougar Families,Hear it from Hall is happening next week and we wanted to share more information! Please take a moment to read and bring a 5th grade friend! We hope to see you there!Below is the brief agenda for November 20:3:30-4:30 pm All rising 5th grade CougarsThis student-only portion of the event will be led by our Hall Leadership students. Please meet in our quad for groups to come together for the first time as the Class of 2029!!4:30 - 5:00 pm:Mix & Mingle:Parents & 5th Grade Students (Hall Gym)Once the student event concludes, we will transition to our Hall Gym for our students and families Mix & Mingle. This is an opportunity for parents and students to self-select topics of interest to ask questions and discuss with staff, parents, and/or Hall students (and alumni!). Bringing together our Neil Cummins and Cove families for the first time to give you an opportunity to interact. Families and students will be able to get up close and personal with our Hall community as we begin our journey to middle school together.5:00 - 5:30 pm Family Information Session: Parents & 5th Grade Students (Hall Gym)We will offer a brief presentation to give families a timeline for what to expect as your child matriculates to Hall. Come hear from our LMCSD Board President, Hall alumni, parents, and more as we share how to prepare for a successful transition to middle school.We hope to see you there!!Dr. Toni Chavez and Hall Staff----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reminders from Mr. Shaw:Families and community members: No Dogs on CampusAs we head into a new week, please remember thatdogs are not allowed on campus or on the blacktopduringmorning drop offorafternoon dismissal.While we understand many families have pets, keeping them off school grounds helps ensure a safe, calm environment for all students and families, especially during our busiest transition times.Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our campus safe and welcoming for everyone.Morning Drop-off and afternoon pick-up:For the safety of all our students, pleasedo not pull into the visitor spots to drop off or pick up your child. During these busy times, many students are walking and riding their bikes through the area, and having cars drive in creates a dangerous situation. Recently, we have experienced some very near misses.We ask that you use street parking and walk in or park in the lot near Town Parkto drop students off in the morning or pick them up in the afternoon. Additionally,you should not stop your car in the street to drop off students. This blocks traffic and creates an unsafe situation for them. Please park your car in a parking spot on the street and walk on the sidewalksThe main entrance is especially busy this school year for walkers, bikers, and cars. Please consider using an alternate entrance (Town Park, Cafe Verde, or the Hickory bike path) to alleviate congestion at the main entrance.Thank you for being patient, kind, and supportive as we all work together to protect our students and keep them safe and help pick-up and drop-off run smoothly. Your cooperation makes a difference! Let's work together to prevent accidents before they happen.Sincerely,Kyle Shaw, PrincipalBoard Updates:On November 19, 2025 the Board will meet at 6:00 in the Hall Library and begin by celebrating the 2025 Adult Portrait Recognitions. The Board will vote on the Marin Primary Roof Repair project. Additionally, the Board will discuss Depth & Complexity Icons at Hall Middle School and the bond process. The meeting will be live streamed via Zoom (link; passcode - lcmsd). Please know, public comments will only be taken by in person attendees; public comments via Zoom will not be available. We hope to see you there. All agendas can be foundhere. A Letter from Hall Middle School PrincipalDr. Toni Chavezto NC 5th Graders and FamiliesDear Rising Cougar Families,Hear it from Hall is happening next week and we wanted to share more information! Please take a moment to read and bring a 5th grade friend! We hope to see you there!Below is the brief agenda for November 20:3:30-4:30 pm All rising 5th grade CougarsThis student-only portion of the event will be led by our Hall Leadership students. Please meet in our quad for groups to come together for the first time as the Class of 2029!!4:30 - 5:00 pm:Mix & Mingle:Parents & 5th Grade Students (Hall Gym)Once the student event concludes, we will transition to our Hall Gym for our students and families Mix & Mingle. This is an opportunity for parents and students to self-select topics of interest to ask questions and discuss with staff, parents, and/or Hall students (and alumni!). Bringing together our Neil Cummins and Cove families for the first time to give you an opportunity to interact. Families and students will be able to get up close and personal with our Hall community as we begin our journey to middle school together.5:00 - 5:30 pm Family Information Session: Parents & 5th Grade Students (Hall Gym)We will offer a brief presentation to give families a timeline for what to expect as your child matriculates to Hall. Come hear from our LMCSD Board President, Hall alumni, parents, and more as we share how to prepare for a successful transition to middle school.We hope to see you there!!Dr. Toni Chavez and Hall Staff----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reminders from Mr. Shaw:Families and community members: No Dogs on CampusAs we head into a new week, please remember thatdogs are not allowed on campus or on the blacktopduringmorning drop offorafternoon dismissal.While we understand many families have pets, keeping them off school grounds helps ensure a safe, calm environment for all students and families, especially during our busiest transition times.Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our campus safe and welcoming for everyone.Morning Drop-off and afternoon pick-up:For the safety of all our students, pleasedo not pull into the visitor spots to drop off or pick up your child. During these busy times, many students are walking and riding their bikes through the area, and having cars drive in creates a dangerous situation. Recently, we have experienced some very near misses.We ask that you use street parking and walk in or park in the lot near Town Parkto drop students off in the morning or pick them up in the afternoon. Additionally,you should not stop your car in the street to drop off students. This blocks traffic and creates an unsafe situation for them. Please park your car in a parking spot on the street and walk on the sidewalksThe main entrance is especially busy this school year for walkers, bikers, and cars. Please consider using an alternate entrance (Town Park, Cafe Verde, or the Hickory bike path) to alleviate congestion at the main entrance.Thank you for being patient, kind, and supportive as we all work together to protect our students and keep them safe and help pick-up and drop-off run smoothly. Your cooperation makes a difference! Let's work together to prevent accidents before they happen.Sincerely,Kyle Shaw, PrincipalBoard Updates:On November 19, 2025 the Board will meet at 6:00 in the Hall Library and begin by celebrating the 2025 Adult Portrait Recognitions. The Board will vote on the Marin Primary Roof Repair project. Additionally, the Board will discuss Depth & Complexity Icons at Hall Middle School and the bond process. The meeting will be live streamed via Zoom (link; passcode - lcmsd). Please know, public comments will only be taken by in person attendees; public comments via Zoom will not be available. We hope to see you there. All agendas can be foundhere. SCHOOL & PTO NEWS SCHOOL & PTO NEWS December Lunch Volunteer Sign-ups are open!Please clickHEREto sign up to help with lunch during the month of December. If you have a little time to spare, your support makes a huge difference in keeping things running smoothly in the lunchroom and ensuring our students receive their lunches. Thank you!Event Update: Ruby Bridges Walk and Roll to School Day PostponedOur Ruby Bridges Walk and Roll to School Day has been postponed toWednesday, November 19th.We’re excited to celebrate with (hopefully) clearer skies! On Wednesday, November 19th at 7:45am, let’s come together to honor Ruby by walking, biking, rolling, carpooling, or parking-and-walking to school.Thank you for your understanding, and we can’t wait to celebrate this special day with our community next week!The NC Holiday StoreThis year's holiday store will beFriday December 12. Students will shop for two specialadultsin their lives.  We need YOU to start gathering your new or gently used goods and set them aside.  Collections will start Monday, December 1 in the main office.  Treasures to collect include: costume jewelry, women’s accessories, holiday-themed decor, housewares, cookbooks, books, etc (luggage, hiking, sports memorabilia, outdoorsy things). Wrapping supplies will also be needed in great supply: wrapping paper, gift bags, gift boxes, jewelry boxes, holiday tissue paper, holiday 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.NC Holiday Store Parent Volunteers:A sign up genius will be sent out onWednesday, November 19th at 12pm.   Spots typically go fast so please be prepared to sign up at that time.  We will need help setting up on Thursday, December 11th and running the store on Friday, December 12th. Time slots are 2 hours at time.Any questions please reach out to: Jessica Dinday (jdinday@gmail.com) or Sanaz May (snojoumi@gmail.com).Lunchtime Recess Enrichment ActivitiesLunch  Games with Coach ArroyoWhen?Mondays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Fun P.E. games in the gym? (Such as dodgeball, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.)Garden Fun with Ms. NatalieWhen?Tuesdays | 12:20-1:05 PM (Except the 1st Tuesday of the month)Where?GardenWhat?Activities include helping Ms. Natalie with garden jobs such as watering, planting, harvesting, cutting compost, and hanging out in the garden.Gaelic Football with Neil Cummins Parent Chris LennonWhen?Wednesdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland; 80,000 people go to the amateur finals every year in Dublin! Seehereandhere.  Chris is Irish and has played and coached Gaelic football his whole life! Thank you, Chris!Dance with Ms. EnaWhen?Thursdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Dance with E.N.Ais a cherished local dance studio that many of our students attend. Founder and director Enakshi Vyas will lead weekly sessions for all our students. They will learn fun dance fundamentals and routines across all genres! A great way to get moving at recess.Learn to Knit with Neil Cummins Parent Lauren QuintWhen?Tuesdays & Friday | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?Music RoomWhat?Come learn fiber arts! Create friendship bracelets or learn to knit. We have beautiful string and yarn available. Beginners and experienced students in any grade are welcome!Magic with Mr. GapinskiWhen?Friday | 12:20-12:50 PMWhere?Room E2What?3rd–5th graders who enjoy (or want to learn!) Magic: The Gathering Join us to play friendly games, learn new strategies, and meet other MTG fans. All experience levels are welcome—beginners too!Help us capture great memories for the yearbook!Upload any photos you take at class events here:https://share.picturesqr.com/dsyqsi/It’s super easy, just click and upload. Our Yearbook team is diligent about making sure every student's face is represented (and omitting those who don't consent to photo sharing), so submit any photos you have and the team will do the rest.Support Our School While You Shop!The PTO offers several ongoingdiscounts and givebacksthat benefit Neil Cummins throughout the year. These vendors donate a portion of your purchases directly back to our school, helping fund programs like the garden, enrichment, and more.Minted: Use promo codeFUNDRAISENEILat checkout to enjoy 20% off holiday cards and gifts. 10% of net sales from your order will be donated back to Neil Cummins PTO.Sloat Garden Centers:Shopping at Sloat November 21-30? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your fall plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Sports Basement:Become a Basementeer and select Neil Cummins Elementary, you’ll get 10% off, and the school gets 10% back.Good Eggs:Enter codeGoodEggsForNeilCumminsat checkout for a 5% giveback.The Hawks’ GardenShopping at Sloat Nov. 21-30? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your fall plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Read all our garden news on theHawks’ Garden Blog. December Lunch Volunteer Sign-ups are open!Please clickHEREto sign up to help with lunch during the month of December. If you have a little time to spare, your support makes a huge difference in keeping things running smoothly in the lunchroom and ensuring our students receive their lunches. Thank you!Event Update: Ruby Bridges Walk and Roll to School Day PostponedOur Ruby Bridges Walk and Roll to School Day has been postponed toWednesday, November 19th.We’re excited to celebrate with (hopefully) clearer skies! On Wednesday, November 19th at 7:45am, let’s come together to honor Ruby by walking, biking, rolling, carpooling, or parking-and-walking to school.Thank you for your understanding, and we can’t wait to celebrate this special day with our community next week!The NC Holiday StoreThis year's holiday store will beFriday December 12. Students will shop for two specialadultsin their lives.  We need YOU to start gathering your new or gently used goods and set them aside.  Collections will start Monday, December 1 in the main office.  Treasures to collect include: costume jewelry, women’s accessories, holiday-themed decor, housewares, cookbooks, books, etc (luggage, hiking, sports memorabilia, outdoorsy things). Wrapping supplies will also be needed in great supply: wrapping paper, gift bags, gift boxes, jewelry boxes, holiday tissue paper, holiday 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.NC Holiday Store Parent Volunteers:A sign up genius will be sent out onWednesday, November 19th at 12pm.   Spots typically go fast so please be prepared to sign up at that time.  We will need help setting up on Thursday, December 11th and running the store on Friday, December 12th. Time slots are 2 hours at time.Any questions please reach out to: Jessica Dinday (jdinday@gmail.com) or Sanaz May (snojoumi@gmail.com).Lunchtime Recess Enrichment ActivitiesLunch  Games with Coach ArroyoWhen?Mondays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Fun P.E. games in the gym? (Such as dodgeball, indoor soccer, volleyball, etc.)Garden Fun with Ms. NatalieWhen?Tuesdays | 12:20-1:05 PM (Except the 1st Tuesday of the month)Where?GardenWhat?Activities include helping Ms. Natalie with garden jobs such as watering, planting, harvesting, cutting compost, and hanging out in the garden.Gaelic Football with Neil Cummins Parent Chris LennonWhen?Wednesdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Gaelic football is the most popular sport in Ireland; 80,000 people go to the amateur finals every year in Dublin! Seehereandhere.  Chris is Irish and has played and coached Gaelic football his whole life! Thank you, Chris!Dance with Ms. EnaWhen?Thursdays | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?The blacktopWhat?Dance with E.N.Ais a cherished local dance studio that many of our students attend. Founder and director Enakshi Vyas will lead weekly sessions for all our students. They will learn fun dance fundamentals and routines across all genres! A great way to get moving at recess.Learn to Knit with Neil Cummins Parent Lauren QuintWhen?Tuesdays & Friday | 12:20-1:05 PMWhere?Music RoomWhat?Come learn fiber arts! Create friendship bracelets or learn to knit. We have beautiful string and yarn available. Beginners and experienced students in any grade are welcome!Magic with Mr. GapinskiWhen?Friday | 12:20-12:50 PMWhere?Room E2What?3rd–5th graders who enjoy (or want to learn!) Magic: The Gathering Join us to play friendly games, learn new strategies, and meet other MTG fans. All experience levels are welcome—beginners too!Help us capture great memories for the yearbook!Upload any photos you take at class events here:https://share.picturesqr.com/dsyqsi/It’s super easy, just click and upload. Our Yearbook team is diligent about making sure every student's face is represented (and omitting those who don't consent to photo sharing), so submit any photos you have and the team will do the rest.Support Our School While You Shop!The PTO offers several ongoingdiscounts and givebacksthat benefit Neil Cummins throughout the year. These vendors donate a portion of your purchases directly back to our school, helping fund programs like the garden, enrichment, and more.Minted: Use promo codeFUNDRAISENEILat checkout to enjoy 20% off holiday cards and gifts. 10% of net sales from your order will be donated back to Neil Cummins PTO.Sloat Garden Centers:Shopping at Sloat November 21-30? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your fall plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Sports Basement:Become a Basementeer and select Neil Cummins Elementary, you’ll get 10% off, and the school gets 10% back.Good Eggs:Enter codeGoodEggsForNeilCumminsat checkout for a 5% giveback.The Hawks’ GardenShopping at Sloat Nov. 21-30? The Hawks’ Garden participates in the Sloat Growing Up Green Fundraiser where any purchases earn 10% back directly for the school garden. Stock up on your fall plants and garden supplies, and help our outdoor classroom grow at the same time! Check out detailsHERE.Read all our garden news on theHawks’ Garden Blog. SPARK NEWS SPARK NEWS Donate to SPARKHERE.Learn more about G Family ConstructionHERE.COMMUNITY NEWSClickHEREfor our Community News PageCorte Madera January – May After School Classes Opens 11/17 at 9:00amLarkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCCGet info about the new Hart Street Connector Path…Come celebrate on November 20!Ross Valley Lacrosse Club Registration Info58 Mohawk, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Phone 415-927-6965The Neil Cummins Weekly is a digital bulletin distributed to the school community each Sunday via email. To submit an article, email Lyn Everly at leverly@lcmschools.org.Articles must be received by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in order to be included in the next issue.Need more information? Contact The Weekly editors or visit one of the following Web sites:Neil Cummins,Larkspur- Corte Madera School District,Neil Cummins PTOorSPARK.© 2025-2026 Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy Donate to SPARKHERE.Learn more about G Family ConstructionHERE.COMMUNITY NEWSClickHEREfor our Community News PageCorte Madera January – May After School Classes Opens 11/17 at 9:00amLarkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCCGet info about the new Hart Street Connector Path…Come celebrate on November 20!Ross Valley Lacrosse Club Registration Info58 Mohawk, Corte Madera, CA 94925 | Phone 415-927-6965The Neil Cummins Weekly is a digital bulletin distributed to the school community each Sunday via email. To submit an article, email Lyn Everly at leverly@lcmschools.org.Articles must be received by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in order to be included in the next issue.Need more information? Contact The Weekly editors or visit one of the following Web sites:Neil Cummins,Larkspur- Corte Madera School District,Neil Cummins PTOorSPARK.© 2025-2026 Larkspur-Corte Madera School District. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS ClickHEREfor our Community News PageCorte Madera January – May After School Classes Opens 11/17 at 9:00amLarkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCCGet info about the new Hart Street Connector Path…Come celebrate on November 20!Ross Valley Lacrosse Club Registration Info ClickHEREfor our Community News PageCorte Madera January – May After School Classes Opens 11/17 at 9:00amLarkspur Winter Sports Camp with John Corbolotti InfoVacation Camps November – May at Marin JCCGet info about the new Hart Street Connector Path…Come celebrate on November 20!Ross Valley Lacrosse Club Registration Info