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Presidents Day/Second Winter Break - No School
Presidents Day/Second Winter Break - No School

Date:
Mon 2/20 - Fri 2/24
Presidents Day/Second Winter Break - No School
Presidents Day/Second Winter Break - No School

Date:
Mon 2/20 - Fri 2/24
Presidents Day/Second Winter Break - No School
Presidents Day/Second Winter Break - No School

Date:
Mon 2/20 - Fri 2/24
Presidents Day/Second Winter Break - No School
Presidents Day/Second Winter Break - No School

Date:
Mon 2/20 - Fri 2/24
Presidents Day/Second Winter Break - No School
Presidents Day/Second Winter Break - No School

Date:
Mon 2/20 - Fri 2/24
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Read Across America Week
Read Across America Week

Date:
Mon 2/27 - Fri 3/2

2/27~ Kids will complete the Reader’s Oath, hear their teacher read a book, and there is a just-for-fun optional hat decorating project!
2/28~ Using books from each state in the US, all classes will READ their way across America. Check out the map across from the library to see all of the great titles!
2/29~ Dress as your favorite character from a book!
3/1~ Family Dr. Seuss event at Liberty High School - 6:30-7:30 pm!
3/2~ Students and staff will Drop Everything And Read!
Read Across America Week
Read Across America Week

Date:
Mon 2/27 - Fri 3/2

2/27~ Kids will complete the Reader’s Oath, hear their teacher read a book, and there is a just-for-fun optional hat decorating project!
2/28~ Using books from each state in the US, all classes will READ their way across America. Check out the map across from the library to see all of the great titles!
2/29~ Dress as your favorite character from a book!
3/1~ Family Dr. Seuss event at Liberty High School - 6:30-7:30 pm!
3/2~ Students and staff will Drop Everything And Read!
7:00p Kindergarten Parent Orientation
Kindergarten Parent Orientation

Date:
Tuesday, February 28
Time:
7:00p - 8:00p
Read Across America Week
Read Across America Week

Date:
Mon 2/27 - Fri 3/2

2/27~ Kids will complete the Reader’s Oath, hear their teacher read a book, and there is a just-for-fun optional hat decorating project!
2/28~ Using books from each state in the US, all classes will READ their way across America. Check out the map across from the library to see all of the great titles!
2/29~ Dress as your favorite character from a book!
3/1~ Family Dr. Seuss event at Liberty High School - 6:30-7:30 pm!
3/2~ Students and staff will Drop Everything And Read!
Read Across America Week
Read Across America Week

Date:
Mon 2/27 - Fri 3/2

2/27~ Kids will complete the Reader’s Oath, hear their teacher read a book, and there is a just-for-fun optional hat decorating project!
2/28~ Using books from each state in the US, all classes will READ their way across America. Check out the map across from the library to see all of the great titles!
2/29~ Dress as your favorite character from a book!
3/1~ Family Dr. Seuss event at Liberty High School - 6:30-7:30 pm!
3/2~ Students and staff will Drop Everything And Read!
Student Banking during Lunch Break
Student Banking during Lunch Break

Date:
Thursday, March 1
Where:
Table on the Stage
6:30p Liberty High's Read Across America
Liberty High's Read Across America

Date:
Thursday, March 1
Time:
6:30p - 7:30p
Where:
Liberty High School
Read Across America Week
Read Across America Week

Date:
Mon 2/27 - Fri 3/2

2/27~ Kids will complete the Reader’s Oath, hear their teacher read a book, and there is a just-for-fun optional hat decorating project!
2/28~ Using books from each state in the US, all classes will READ their way across America. Check out the map across from the library to see all of the great titles!
2/29~ Dress as your favorite character from a book!
3/1~ Family Dr. Seuss event at Liberty High School - 6:30-7:30 pm!
3/2~ Students and staff will Drop Everything And Read!
Read Across America Day
Read Across America Day

Date:
Friday, March 2
6:00p Lakeheights YMCA Parent Night Out
Lakeheights YMCA Parent Night Out

Date:
Friday, March 2
Time:
6:00p - 10:00p
Where:
Lakeheights YMCA

Our experienced and knowledgeable staff will be providing dinner, a movie, and arts and crafts activities all night. The cost is $25 per child, or $40 for up to two siblings. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please call Nicole Andes at 206-276-0095, or email at nandes@seattleymca.org. Registration is required at least two days prior to the night you would like to attend. This event is open to the public for children ages 5-12 years old.
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Important! ISD Bond Initiative
Newcastle Elementary PTSA endorses the ISD Bond Initiative! To learn more about the $219 million package on the April 17 mail-in ballot, please click here

Calling All Cooks!!!
As many of you know, our beloved Mrs. Tinnea is undergoing chemotherapy and continues to do really well. One way we can show our love and support to her and her family is to help prepare meals for them. It is one less thing to worry about after a long day. If you would like to share a meal with Mrs. Tinnea's family, simply log on to http and sign up for which date you would like.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Allison Flash

Parents Night Out!
Hey parents… Do you need a night out? Lake Heights YMCA would like to help you take some time out for yourself. We are hosting our annual Parent’s Night Out series from 6:00-10:00pm on the following dates:

February 10; March 2; March 9

Our experienced and knowledgeable staff will be providing dinner, a movie, and arts and crafts activities all night. The cost is $25 per child, or $40 for up to two siblings. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please call Nicole Andes at 206-276-0095, or email at nandes@seattleymca.org. Registration is required at least two days prior to the night you would like to attend. This event is open to the public for children ages 5-12 years old.

The Lake Heights Y preschool department will also be hosting Parents Night Out on February 10 for children ages 12 months-4 years old. For further information on that, please contact Angie Gould.

All proceeds for these events will be going to the YMCA’s annual Partners With Youth fundraising campaign.

Wanted...Used Books
The Spring Used Book Fair (SUB) is just around the corner, so while you are doing your post-holiday cleanup and gearing-up on spring cleaning around the house, please review your book inventory to see what books your kids have outgrown that could be donated to our school book fair. If you want to place them in a bag and label it “donation” they can be dropped at the PTSA office. We always have a need for books appropriate for the 4th and 5th graders (as most books donated are for 4-9 year olds) so remember to ask your neighborhood friends with middle schoolers for any book donations they may ready to depart with.

SUB will be held in March and each book will be available for purchase for just $1/each! Proceeds go to PTSA and ultimately to the needs of our wonderful school!

Thank you, in advance, for your generosity and support!

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Family Game Night is coming soon - Mark your calendars!
Please join us for the Newcastle Elementary School PTSA-sponsored  Family Game Night Event to be held on Friday, March 9th from 6-8pm in the Commons. Popular children's entertainer and singer Al Hirsch, a.k.a Alleyoop, will be showcasing his "Games of the World" exhibit and highlighting how games have developed mathematical skills throughout the centuries. In addition, a variety of popular board games will be on hand for families to play together or in small groups. The 5th graders will be selling pizza to fundraise for camp. We hope you will join us for an evening of unplugged family/community bonding. We ... read full article

Discover Your Inner Scientist!
Eureka! Mark your calendars for Newcastle Elementary School's first ever science fair to be held on Friday, May 11 from 6-8 pm in the Commons. This Newcastle Elementary PTSA sponsored event will begin with a Radical Reactions demonstration by the Pacific Science Center. After the show, engage in hands-on activities led by staff from the KidsQuest Museum and observe science fair projects created by children from Newcastle Elementary School. Judges from different branches of the science community will be there as well. Students interested in creating projects for the science fair must register by 3:40 pm on Friday, March 23rd. ... read full article

Golden Acorn Nominations
Each year our PTSA awards the Golden Acorn to individuals who have given outstanding volunteer service to the children and youth in our school community.  The Golden Acorn is special and given for continued and dedicated service.  This is an excellent way to honor our volunteers that have gone “above and beyond”!  Award winners receive the Golden Acorn Award Pin and a special certificate from the Washington State PTA.  The Council also contributes in the winner’s name to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Foundation, which provides scholarships to selected high school students entering post-secondary education.  Please take a few minutes ... read full article

Thank You Where in the World Volunteers!
I would like to extend my gratitude and a big thank you to all who helped make our Where in the World evening last January 27th a success! To begin, many thanks to our Newcastle Elementary students who took the time to complete such detailed and colorful world maps that were displayed in the halls. Some amazing effort there! How interesting it was to get a glimpse of the heritage and favorite places of our diverse Newcastle Lions! In addition, a host of volunteers contributed before during and/or after this event! Many thanks to: Prema Bhatt, Danielle Dixon, Jeff Evans, Kurt ... read full article

Get Your Rear in Gear!!
As many of you already know, Mrs. Tinnea - one of our fabulous 1st grade teachers - is currently undergoing treatment for colon cancer.  She and her Kickin’ the Stink Out of Colon Cancer team are participating in the Mercer Island “Get Your Rear in Gear” event on March 25th.   The day includes all of the following: Half marathon run & walk 10K run 5K run & walk (official “Get Your Rear in Gear” event!) Kids’ Dash Wouldn't it be great to show some Purple Power and support Mrs. Tinnea and the Colon Cancer Coalition by having a HUGE Newcastle ... read full article

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