Newcastle Elementary PTSA

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Mar 1

The Newcastle Boots and Blossoms school auction is just around the corner, and we’re in need of something sweet for the Dessert Dash! If you love baking, or simply can't resist a delicious treat, we’d love your help to make this a memorable event.

Ways You Can Help:

Bake a dessert for the event (homemade goodies are always a hit!)
Purchase a dessert from your favorite local spot
Donate money to help us purchase delicious desserts for the auction

Every sweet treat helps support our school, so please consider contributing!

If you're able to help, or have any questions, please contact Katie Green at katrina.s.green@gmail.com.

Thank you for making this year’s Dessert Dash extra sweet!

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Do you have an amazing item to donate to our school auction:

Our PTSA is looking for new items and experiences to add to our upcoming LIVE and silent auction at Pickering Barn on March 28 (invitations coming soon!).

We are looking for items such as gift cards, family experiences, sports memorabilia, event tickets to local sporting or theatrical events, or offers to host a fun experiences like Time on Your Boat, Poker Night, Pool Party, Dinner Party, etc. You can get your neighbors to pool together to donate!

We are collecting donations through March 5. To make it easy, Look for a Boots and Blossoms Auction donation table in the MPR at our upcoming Family Math Night on January 28th starting at 5:30pm OR Contact Jessica Burnham: NewcastleAuction2025@gmail.com

Please include a procurement form with your item(s). Forms can be found on the PTSA website or available at the Family Math Night event.

AUCTION PROCUREMENT FORM

Thank you for supporting our PTSA!

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February 3, 2025		2024/2025 School Year

NEWS & UPDATES FROM NEWCASTLE ELEMENTARY PTSA
Important Dates to Remember Friday, February 7: Movie Night 2nd & 3rd Grade Tuesday, February 11: Staff Appreciation - 2nd & 3rd Grade Monday, February 17: NO SCHOOL - President's Day Tuesday, February 18 - Friday 21: NO SCHOOL - Second Winter Break Monday, March 17 - Friday, March 21: Scholastic Book Fair Friday, March 28: Auction 2025	____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Auction & Event Timeline February 9 @ 8:00 AM to February 16 @ 9:00 PM – Online Auction Bid on exclusive teacher experiences, 4th/5th grade “Green and Gold” basketball game, and 5th-grade yearbook dedication pages. February 28 – Early Bird Ticket Deadline Get your early bird auction tickets by February 28 at Auction Ticket Link. March 28, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM – Boots and Blossoms Silent and Live Auction At the Historic Pickering Barn in Issaquah. Volunteers Needed! We can't do this without your help! Please consider volunteering your time for the event. Volunteer Positions: Volunteer Signup. Volunteer Needs: Auction Set Up (lunch provided) Event Volunteers (dinner provided) ____________________________________________________________________________ Calling All Bakers and Dessert Lovers! The Newcastle Boots and Blossoms school auction is just around the corner, and we’re in need of something sweet for the Dessert Dash! If you love baking, or simply can't resist a delicious treat, we’d love your help to make this a memorable event. Ways You Can Help: Bake a dessert for the event (homemade goodies are always a hit!) Purchase a dessert from your favorite local spot Donate money to help us purchase delicious desserts for the auction Every sweet treat helps support our school, so please consider contributing! If you're able to help, or have any questions, please contact Katie Green at katrina.s.green@gmail.com. Thank you for making this year’s Dessert Dash extra sweet! ____________________________________________________________________________ Do you have an amazing item to donate to our school auction: Our PTSA is looking for new items and experiences to add to our upcoming LIVE and silent auction at Pickering Barn on March 28 (invitations coming soon!). We are looking for items such as gift cards, family experiences, sports memorabilia, event tickets to local sporting or theatrical events, or offers to host a fun experiences like Time on Your Boat, Poker Night, Pool Party, Dinner Party, etc. You can get your neighbors to pool together to donate! We are collecting donations through March 5. To make it easy, Look for a Boots and Blossoms Auction donation table in the MPR at our upcoming Family Math Night on January 28th starting at 5:30pm OR Contact Jessica Burnham: NewcastleAuction2025@gmail.com Please include a procurement form with your item(s). Forms can be found on the PTSA website or available at the Family Math Night event. AUCTION PROCUREMENT FORM Thank you for supporting our PTSA! ____________________________________________________________________________ Mark your calendars—Movie Night is coming to Newcastle Elementary! We’re excited to invite all families to join us for a fun-filled evening of entertainment, community, and, of course, popcorn! Here are the details you need to know: When: Friday, February 7th Time: 6:00 PM Where: Newcastle Elementary Multipurpose Room What to bring: Be sure to pack your chairs, blankets, and water to make yourselves comfortable for a cozy movie night under the stars. We’ll take care of the rest—popcorn will be provided to keep everyone munching happily throughout the film! How you can help: This event wouldn’t be possible without the help of our amazing volunteers! If you're interested in lending a hand, we’d love to have you on board, every bit of support makes a big difference. Sign up to volunteer to help with Movie Night here! Sign up to help with POPCORN here! We can’t wait to see you there! ____________________________________________________________________________ Celebrating Our Teachers and Staff with an Italian Feast! At Newcastle, we believe in showing our appreciation for the amazing teachers and staff who give their time and effort to help our children grow and succeed. That’s why, three times a year, the families of Newcastle come together to host a special luncheon to thank them for all they do. This is the second luncheon of the school year, and we are excited to announce that the theme for this event will be Italian! 🇮🇹 From rich pastas to mouthwatering desserts, we’ll be serving up a delicious spread to celebrate our educators. We need the help of our 2nd and 3rd grade families to make this Italian Feast a success! Whether you can cook, volunteer your time, or donate ingredients, your support will make a big difference. Date: February 11th, 2025 Please sign-up sheet to volunteer or bring a dish throught the link above. Together, we’ll show our teachers how much they’re appreciated with a delicious and memorable Italian feast! Thank you for your generosity and support! Grazie Mille! *SIGN UP HERE!* ____________________________________________________________________________ Order Your Newcastle 2024-2025 Yearbook Now! Don't miss out on securing your student's memories of the 2024/2025 school year! Yearbooks are now available for purchase, and they’ll be distributed in June—just in time to remember all the special moments of the year. To order: Click the link to purchase your yearbook today. If you'd like to order more than one, simply click "Add One to My Cart" for each additional yearbook. Please specify the child’s name the yearbook should be delivered to when you check out. Thanks for supporting our students and helping preserve these precious memories! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A 2024-2025 NEWCASTLE YEARBOOK ____________________________________________________________________________ Mini Milers – A Nonprofit Running Club for Kids Exciting news! Mini Milers is a brand-new nonprofit kids’ running club designed to help young runners build confidence, strength, and a love for running—one step at a time. Spring Season Details: Who: Kindergarten – 5th graders (6th+ can volunteer) When: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:15 – 5:30 PM Where: Lake Boren Park Season Runs: March 17 – May 28 (We will not meet the week of April 14) Cost: $75 (includes a team shirt and finisher medal) Scholarships Available Mini Milers provides a fun and supportive environment for kids of all abilities. Through engaging activities and goal-setting, we encourage kids to discover the amazing benefits of running. Spots are limited – register now at Minimilers.org Questions? Email us at mary@minimilers.org We can’t wait to see your kids out on the course! ____________________________________________________________________________ NEWCASTLE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS BACK! We’re excited to announce that the Scholastic Book Fair is returning to Newcastle Elementary! The Book Fair will be held in our library from Monday, March 17th - Friday, March 21st. All proceeds from the Book Fair will go toward buying new books for our classroom libraries, ensuring every student has access to exciting new reads. Shopping Options: Students can shop independently during their assigned times. Family Shopping Day: Bring your family to shop together! Keep a lookout for more information about: Book Fair Volunteering Family Shopping Nights How you can support our classroom libraries Mark your calendars, and get ready to explore a wide variety of books for all ages and interests. Click HERE for additonal Scholastic Book Fair Information ____________________________________________________________________________ Great news, Newcastle families—Popcorn Fridays are officially doubling in frequency! Due to popular demand and the enthusiasm of our students, we are now offering Popcorn Fridays twice a month! By offering popcorn twice a month, we hope to bring even more smiles to our students, while also supporting our PTSA initiatives. All proceeds from Popcorn Fridays go toward funding educational programs and events for Newcastle Elementary. Sign up to volunteer here! ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ What is the Angel Program? The Angel Program exists to support our families impacted by financial hardships. Our school counselor assists these families in identifying community resources. Volunteers within Newcastle Elementary fulfill additional family requests. Each of our families/students and volunteers remain anonymous. Be Brave. Privacy of all requests will be respected. From a winter coat to school supplies, rain boots to a birthday gift, our school counselor, Kailey Mutter, is available to help in a time of need. Please send an email to mutterk@issaquah.wednet.edu. Be an Angel. Become an Angel Donor. Angel Donors directly impact the health and well-being of Newcastle students. Anyone can be an Angel Donor by shopping, purchasing and/or delivering requests. Email newcastleptsa.angel@gmail.com for inquiries. Be a Model. Demonstrate to your student the importance of giving and receiving. 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