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Friday, May 3rd, 2019
2018/2019 School Year

 

NEWS & UPDATES FROM NEWCASTLE ELEMENTARY PTSA

Important Dates to Remember

Mon, May 6th - Fri, May 10th
Staff Appreciation Week

Thurs, May 9th
Ben Clanton Author Visit

Mon, May 13th - Fri, May 17th
Scholastic Book Fair

Fri, May 17th
Popcorn Friday

Tues, May 21st
1st Grade Concert

Mon, May 27th
No School - Memorial Day

Tues, May 28th
Kindergarten Concert

Fri, May 31st
Free Popcorn Friday

Tues, June 11th
5th Grade Concert

Fri, June 14th
Free Popcorn Friday

Fri, June 21st
Spring Fling

Wed, June 26th
5th Grade Promotion

Thurs, June 27th
Last Day of School

Something new this year is the digital payment format called eWallet.

Parents can set up an account for their child to use instead of bringing cash to school. Watch this quick video to learn about the new eWallet program.
Scholastic Book Fair at Newcastle May 13th - 17th
Great books for summer reading will be available at Newcastle the week of May 13th - 17th.  Students will be able to shop during their lunch and afternoon recess times all week.  The Book Fair will stay open after school on Wednesday, May 15th until 2:30pm.
 
Volunteers are needed!
If you are interested in volunteering at the Book Fair, please go to our school’s book fair site: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/newcastlelions
 
All information about the Book Fair, eWallet, online shopping, volunteering, and a digital preview of some of the books available can all be found on that site.
 
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Berry at BerryL@issaquah.wednet.edu.
 
 
Don't Forget to Show Your Appreciation Next Week
May 6th - 10th is Staff Appreciation Week and we have a fun line-up of events to show the staff how much we appreciate everything they do for our children.
 
Questions? Please contact Yvette at ykblauvelt@gmail.com

Mon, May 6th

Bagel Bar.  The Staff will be treated to a Bagel Bar today, provided by the PTSA.

Tues, May 7th

Mexican Fiesta Luncheon. Provided by K & First Grade families.  Click here sign up: https://signup.com/go/xMQiShO

Wed, May 8th

"Words from the Heart & Bouquet Day" Students are asked to bring in thank you notes and flowers for teachers and support staff. 

Thurs, May 9th

"Love from the Oven" Let's treat our staff to a beautiful homemade cookie bar! Volunteer to bake your special treat and bring it in on Thursday morning.  Click here sign up: https://signup.com/go/SKKDNmi

Fri, May 10th

Movie Day!  The staff will be treated to a pair of Movie Tickets each and a Candy Buffet today, provided by the PTSA.

2019-2020 PTSA Board 
We are looking for to fill various PTSA Board and Committee Chair positions for the 2019-2020 school year. 
 
If you are interested (or know someone) that has the skills and expertise by joining a team of parents just like you to work together to make a difference in the daily lives of our children, stay tuned!
 
The list of open positions and nomination form will be communicated and available on the PTSA website.  Can't wait? Contact Angela Ursino at  angelaursino@comcast.net or Elysa Piha at empiha@gmail.com.

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