It’s not too late to sign up for one of these great programs! Click on the websites for registration information.

Spanish:  K - 2, Tuesdays before school; grades 3 - 5, Thursdays before school http://spongeschool.com/newcastle ?

Chess:  K - 5, Tuesdays after school http://www.chess4life.com/Issaquah/School_Classes.php

?Legos:  K - 2, Wednesdays after school http://www.leap4kidz.com/After_School_Classes.html
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Spanish classes are starting up at Newcastle on October 2nd!

Children learn functional language and useful vocabulary through activities, story-telling, drama, music, and art. Students focus on building comprehension and communication skills while having fun!

Sponge is offering K-2nd and 3rd-5th classes on Tuesdays before school. Visit http://spongeschool.com/sign-up/ for
more information and to register; email Sponge at info@spongeschool.com or call us at 425.274.5188 with any questions. Register now and secure your spot in class!

Welcome event for Sponge parents and caregivers??

Please join us for an orientation meeting for the Sponge language program on October 3rd, from 7-8 PM in the Mercer Island Community Center.  ??

We know that parent involvement in a child's language learning experience is invaluable. Please join us as we discuss the program, our language learning goals for the year, our curriculum & teaching methods and more. 

We appreciate a quick RSVP so that we can make sure we have the correct number of handouts: info@spongeschool.com or
call us at 425/274-5188. We're looking forward to seeing you!

Chess4Life at Newcastle Elementary: Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45 PM

Our mission at Chess4Life is to impact positively, as many children's lives as possible through chess, teaching life skills, character qualities, and the importance of a core set of values. By encouraging students in a positive manner, chess teaches sportsmanship, good decision-making, patience, planning, and learning from mistakes.

Chess has also been shown to improve critical thinking skills, math competency, English skills, concentration, and spatial reasoning. This can be summed up in our mission statement - Teaching Life Skills Through Chess.

Our classes consist of the following elements:

•  Lesson or lecture on chess strategy and tactics

•  Chess exercises, including puzzles

•  Practice time for chess play

•  Reviewing material learned

We at Chess4Life very much look forward to working with you and your children to positively impact their lives through chess. Space is still available. The price will be prorated for those kids starting late.  Please email Issaquah@chess4life.com  to sign up.