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Movie Night - TK, K, 1st
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Friday, November 22
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Newcsatle Elementary School
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Mon., November 18, 2024
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NEWS & UPDATES FROM NEWCASTLE ELEMENTARY PTSA |
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Important Dates to Remember Friday, November 22: Movie Night - TK, K, 1st Auction Baskets Due Wednesday, November 27 - 29: Tanksgiving Break
Friday, March 28: Auction
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Save the Date for Movie Night!
Calling all TK, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade families! Join us for a cozy night at the movies on Friday, November 22nd! Doors open at 5:45 PM, and the movie starts at 6 PM sharp! Bring your blankets, pillows, chairs—anything to make you comfy!
Don't forget your water bottle to stay hydrated! Let’s make it a fun, memorable evening for everyone. See you there! To help with popcorn please email: newcastleptsa.programs@gmail.com
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 Holiday Online Auction:
Newcastle Online Holiday Auction begins Nov. 30 at 8am!
Auction will remain open until 9pm on Sunday, Dec. 8.
Shopping link: https://newcastleptsa.
The themed baskets you all help create will be available to bid on along with many other items to help you with your holiday shopping... Maybe you'l even find something for yourself!
All proceeds go directly to the PTSA and support students, families, and staff and Newcastle.
Have extra git cards, wine/spirits, sports tickets, or items you would like to donate to our auction in March? You can do that on the website or contact NewcastleAuction2025@gmail.com
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 To DONATE to the program: Holiday Gift Program – The Issaquah Food Bank is collecting funds to buy gift cards for 2300 youth in our community this holiday season. Each school in our district has a special web page where individuals can make financial donations. Click this link for: Newcastle Elementary Donation Link If you choose to make a physical gift card donation, we ask that cards be in $50 increments and be from the retailers our shoppers use most: Amazon, Fred Meyer, and Target. Gift card donations needed by November 22. To REGISTER for the program: The Issaquah Food Bank Holiday Gift Program helps reduce some of the financial burden of the holiday shopping season for families. This program is for families with children 0-18 years of age. Due to the large increase in participation of this program, the 2024 Holiday Gifts program will have a new requirement: in order to be eligible for the 2024 program, you must have accessed food services in the last 12 months. This includes services like market shopping, Summer Lunch, or Lunch for the Break. All registration information is here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IFCBHG24 ____________________________________________________________________________
 Lion Art
The Lion Art program is underway! Thank you to our amazing Lion Art team Jake, Hilary, Kelsey. Your hard work to restructure Lion Art will no go unnoticed.
Lion Art Lead Docents need volunteers. I you are able to come help with art classes please email with your students teacher to Jake Niehaus at NewcastlePSTA.LionArt@gmail.com.
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 Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink:
Dates are from November 15, 2024 - January 12, 2025, and they are offering to donate a portion of every ticket purchase back to the Newcastle PTSA! Just let them know that you are from Newcastle Elementary school when you check in. To purchase tickets, go to: https://www.bellevueicerink.com/admission
The Bellevue Downtown Association is thrilled to provide a turn-key fundraising opportunity for your school at the 2024-2025 Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink presented by Symetra. The ice rink is a temporary structure at the Bellevue Downtown Park in Downtown Bellevue (south of Bellevue Square), and a production of the Bellevue Downtown Association, a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization.
Featuring the region’s largest covered open-air ice (real frozen water) skating experience. Ice skating opens to the public on Friday, November 15 and closes on Sunday, January 12. Families can make it a night of holiday fun with a visit to Snowflake Lane at The Bellevue Collection and stroll through Garden d’Lights at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
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Lost & Found
Items are overflowing 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.
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 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! ____________________________________________________________________________
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. ____________________________________________________________________________
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