Newcastle Elementary PTSA

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	Fall Food Drive Fall Food Drive Date: Mon 10/7 - Fri 10/25 ics: to add to calendar	Fall Food Drive Fall Food Drive Date: Mon 10/7 - Fri 10/25 ics: to add to calendar	Fall Food Drive Fall Food Drive Date: Mon 10/7 - Fri 10/25 ics: to add to calendar 5:30p Board Meeting Board Meeting Date: Wednesday, October 9 Time: 5:30p - 6:30p ics: to add to calendar 6:30p Membership Meeting Membership Meeting Date: Wednesday, October 9 Time: 6:30p - 7:30p Where: Newcastle Elementary Library We invite you to attend our upcoming PTSA meeting on Oct. 9th at Newcastle Library. This is a great opportunity to get involved, share your ideas, and learn more about what’s happening at our school. Your voice matters, and we would love to hear your thoughts as we plan for the future. Together, we can make a difference for our students and community! We hope to see you there! ics: to add to calendar	Fall Food Drive Fall Food Drive Date: Mon 10/7 - Fri 10/25 ics: to add to calendar Picture Day Picture Day Date: Thursday, October 10 Where: Newcastle Elementary School ics: to add to calendar 6:00p School Board Meeting School Board Meeting Date: Thursday, October 10 Time: 6:00p - 9:00p Where: ISD Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029 The agenda and meeting details will be posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please note the agenda and materials may be modified up to 24 hours prior to the meeting; after that time, any agenda modifications will be addressed at the meeting. ics: to add to calendar	Fall Food Drive Fall Food Drive Date: Mon 10/7 - Fri 10/25 ics: to add to calendar

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Wed., September 25, 2024		2024/2025 School Year

NEWS & UPDATES FROM NEWCASTLE ELEMENTARY PTSA
Important Dates to Remember Saturday, September 28: Mariners Game Wednesday, October 9: Membership Meeting - 6:30pm Thursday, October 10: Picture Day Monday, October 7-25: Food Drive Tuesday, October 15: 4th & 5th Grade Mom's Night Out Friday, October 25: Fall Festival Friday, November 8: MOD Pizza Friday, March 28: Auction	____________________________________________________________________________ Join Us in Making a Difference! Consider joining the PTSA Board for the 2024 - 2025 school year. Your involvement can make a significant impact on our school community, and we would love to have your voice and ideas. As a PTSA board member, you'll have the opportunity to: Collaborate with dedicated parents and teachers Plan engaging events and initiatives for our students Advocate for educational programs and resources Connect with fellow families and strengthen our school community Whether you have experience in leadership or simply want to get more involved, we welcome all interested parents and guardians. If you’d like to learn more or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at NewcastlePTSA.President@gmail.com. Let’s work together to create a vibrant school environment for our children! Warm regards, Mindy Niehaus President NewcastlePTSA.President@gmail.com ____________________________________________________________________________ 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. Be the foundation and build a stronger community. ____________________________________________________________________________ Fall Food Drive We are excited to announce our upcoming Food Drive to support our local community! This is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together and make a positive impact on those in need. Food Drive Details: Drop-off Location: There will be a bin at the main school entrance and one on the inside near the main office for kids to place donations in. We are seeking non-perishable food items such as canned goods, pasta, rice, and snacks. Every donation counts, no matter how big or small! How you can help: Donate: Bring your food items to school during Oct 7 - 25. Spread the word: Share with friends and family. Volunteer: If you’re interested in helping with collection or organization, please reach out to Newcastleptsa.outreach@gmail.com. Together, we can make a difference and support those who are facing food insecurity in our community. Thank you for your generosity and support! ____________________________________________________________________________ Fundraiser at Frosty Barrel Bring you family and friends and enjoy some ice cream on Thursday, October 10th. Mention "Newcastle", and a portion goes back to Newcastle PTSA. ____________________________________________________________________________ 4^th & 5^th Grade Mom’s Night Out We are having a special Mom’s night out at The Coalman in Newcastle. The venue has limited space so we must limit the event to the first 30 4^th & 5^th grade moms who sign up. Mention you are there with Newcastle Elementary and a portion of the sales goes back to the PTSA. 😊 We will be hosting additional Mom’s Night Out for everyone else. Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4BA8AF29A5FE3-51537739-moms ____________________________________________________________________________ Fall Festival We are excited to announce our upcoming Fall Festival is back at school! This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season, connect with our school community, and have some fun! More details to follow. ____________________________________________________________________________ Lost & Found Items are stacking up very quickly in the Lost & Found! We understand that the weather is quite unpredictable here in the PNW. Please remind your kiddos to check the Lost & Found frequently to claim their belongings. Along with checking the playground for items they may have left. All items are marked when placed in the Lost & Found (thanks to our amazing Lost & Found Chair) and will be donated after 1 month. ____________________________________________________________________________ Staff Breakroom Resupply We need your help in stocking our staff lounge with coffee and snacks! Please consider donating the items listed. You can drop the items off at the office during the school hours or send them through your children during drop off or pickup with a sticky note specifying "staff lounge." Thank you so much for your generosity! SIGN UP HERE ____________________________________________________________________________ Auction 2025 Stay up to date on all things Newcastle Auction 2025 HERE! Newcastle Elementary's BIG school auction is coming this year! The funds raised go straight to our kids for things like art, art supplies, teacher grants, books, popcorn Fridays, school events, and other things for our students. Donating items for a school auction is a wonderful way to support education and foster a sense of community. Your contributions, whether big or small, can make a significant difference in funding essential school programs and activities. Plus, participating in the auction as a donor not only promotes goodwill but also sets an inspiring example of generosity for students, teaching them the value of giving back. Save the Date! Newcastle's "Boots & Blossoms" school auction is March 28, 2025 @ 5:30pm at Pickering Barn Our auction team is looking for donations: gift cards, event tickets, gift baskets, wine/beer/spirits, handmade goods, fitness items, home & garden items, sports memorabilia, etc. Please scan the QR code or email NewcastleAuction2025@gmail.com to let the auction team know you would like to donate! ____________________________________________________________________________ ARTICLE 1: Register to Vote ISD Renewal Levies on the Ballot - Local Levy Committee info meeting Tuesday 1/25 You can register to vote online or by mail until 8 days before an election or in person through Election day. Registrations done by mail need to be received, not postmarked, by the 8 day deadline. There are 3 ways to register: Online 2. By mail 3. In person Future Voters....16 & 17 year olds can now pre-register to vote! Registrants under the age of 18 will have their registrations held until they become eligible to vote. Click here for details: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/elections/how-to-vote/register-to-vote ____________________________________________________________________________ ARTICLE 2: ISD Building Mondernization & Construction Bond will be on the November 5, 2024 Ballot - learn the facts here! Issaquah School District is asking the community to consider a school modernization and construction bond in the November 5, 2024 election. School construction and modernization are minimally funded by the state, which is why school districts rely on local, voter-approved bond funding. Funding from the bond would be used to modernize buildings and infrastructure, giving every student in our district access to secure schools and innovative learning experiences that prepare them for their future. Bond funding would preserve our investment in facilities and ensure efficient and sustainable operations. The bond proposal package was developed with the input of more than 60 community members, parents/guardians, staff and students who volunteered on the district's Bond Advisory Committee over the span of three months in the spring. Read More Here about what is funded in the bond: https://visvote.org/2024/08/09/what-is-in-the-school-construction-modernization-bond-on-the-nov-5-2024-ballot-read-here/ ____________________________________________________________________________ School & Community News "LIKE" Us on Facebook and Stay Informed "Like" us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NewcastleLionsPTSA/ "FOLLOW" Us on Instagram and Stay Connected "Follow" us on Instagram @newcastlelionsptsa Click HERE to view previous eBlasts.

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