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5th Grade Celebration - June 15
Last Day of School -
June 16 |
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Our school supply kits for the 2026–2027 school year are now available! Skip the store and save time—order everything your child needs in one click. - Order by June 30 for delivery directly to school before the first day - Orders placed after June 30 will ship to your home and may cost more Don’t miss this convenient option—order your School Tool Box HERE today! _______________________________________________________________________
I present you to our 2026-2027 PTSA Board. If you’re interested in joining Programs and Ways & Means, please contact:
Angel ProgramSupporting families in need within our school community. |
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Fall Costume Carnival (Fall Festival Co-Chair)Help plan one of the most fun PTSA events of the entire year! The Fall Festival is a family wide event held at the school in October. The Co-Chairs plan and execute the overall event and recruit many volunteers to help. Prior year Chair is available to assist so you will not be doing it alone. This is a much needed position and very rewarding. |
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Translation (Russian Translator)We need people who can help us ensure our diverse community of families has access to all of our key communications. Please indicate if you could help provide (or know someone who could help provide) written translation of some of our communications. |
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First TWO Weeks of School Helpers (Chair)Coordinate and organize volunteers for First 2 weeks of school. Please make sure to apply to be volunteer in the Issaquah School District by Wednesday August 13th, 2025. https://issaquahvolunteers.myschooldata.net/Home.aspx |
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Communications (Chair)This person works closely with the PTSA President, coordinating all PTSA communications such as: - President E-News (email sent to all teachers, parents, and room reps with updates and ptsa news). - This needs to be done twice a month approximately. |
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LionArt Docent (Lead Docent)Looking for 1 person per grade to lead, teach and prepare for the month-to-month art lessons for their grade. Must be a PTSA member and an approved volunteer with the Issaquah School District. Here is the link to apply https://www.isd411.org/get-involved/volunteer |
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Translation (Cantonese Translator)We need people who can help us ensure our diverse community of families has access to all of our key communications. Please indicate if you could help provide (or know someone who could help provide) written translation of some of our communications. |
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Translation (Japanese Translator)We need people who can help us ensure our diverse community of families has access to all of our key communications. Please indicate if you could help provide (or know someone who could help provide) written translation of some of our communications. |
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Translation (Mandarin Translator)We need people who can help us ensure our diverse community of families has access to all of our key communications. Please indicate if you could help provide (or know someone who could help provide) written translation of some of our communications. |
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Gift-A-Book (Gift-A-Book Chair)Coordinate Gift-A-Book during the year. |
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FLL After School Robotics Program (FLL Parent Advisor)The FLL Parent Advisor oversees all Newcastle Teams, providing a productive learning environment. The Parent Advisor will not have their own team to coach, but they are welcome to still support teams throughout meetings. They will be deemed "Head Mentor" of all Newcastle teams and will have unlimited support from the Head Mentor of Liberty Robotics Club). NOTICE: The Newcastle FLL Parent Advisor must pass YPP training & be approved as a volunteer in the ISD. Days & hours to commit: Tuesdays from 1.5 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM) Duration: SEP 2025 to mid DEC 2025. FLL (First Lego League) is the 4th-8th grade robotics competition where students are given a challenge and 3 months to build and program a LEGO robot that can complete tasks specified in the challenge. Students learn basic programming, building skills, and problem solving. |
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FLL After School Robotics Program (FLL Parent Coach)Parent coaches help guide FLL (First Lego League) students through the season by creating a supportive learning environment. Parent coaches may offer support to their team through non-technical advice (facilitating conversations to help complete research project) and technical advice (assisting with the robot code). Parent coaches do NOT have to be experts in robotics to be a parent coach. Teams will consist of 2 Parent Coaches and 2 High School mentors. NOTICE: The Newcastle FLL Parent Coaches must pass YPP training & fill out a form to be approved as a volunteer in the ISD. Days & hours to commit: Afterschool Tuesdays at Newcastle Elementary, ~1.5 hours per meeting (3:45 PM - 5:00 PM) Duration: 13 weeks total, early September 2025 to mid December 2025. |
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Translation (Korean Translator)We need people who can help us ensure our diverse community of families has access to all of our key communications. Please indicate if you could help provide (or know someone who could help provide) written translation of some of our communications. |
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Recess Coordinator (Recess Game Coordinator)Do You Love Engaging with Kids? Join Us During Recess! We're looking for someone energetic and fun-loving who enjoys creating games, encouraging teamwork, and bringing kids together through play. 📅 When: Once a month ⏰ Time: 2 hours during recess time 📍 Where: Newcastle Elementary Playground |
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Translation (Coordinator)This position will help coordinate translation volunteers as needed by the principal, teachers, or other staff. |
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Kinder Connect (Co- Chairs)Help with kindergarten socials throughout the school year. Plan 2 or three playdates during the summer of 2026 for incoming 2026-2027 Kindergartners. |
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A Night of Glamour and Gaming - 2027
