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Mon, Apr. 26, 2021
2020/2021 School Year

 

NEWS & UPDATES FROM NEWCASTLE ELEMENTARY PTSA

Important Dates to Remember 


Monday, Apr. 26 - Friday, Apr. 30: STEM Week

Thursday, Apr. 29 - Nourish Every Mind Event

Thursday, May 6 - Materials Pick Up for Remote Students

Monday, May 17, 6pm - PTSA Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 19. 6:30pm - Principal Chat

Monday, May 31 - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL


Reuniting the Pride Lands

Silent Auction: May 8-15

Virtual LIVE Gala: May 15, 7pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEM Week is HERE!

We’re excited to embark on an amazing week of STEM programming with you. Join any or all events, but note that some require advance registration.

“Fizz. Pop. BOOM!” - Monday, April 26, 5:00-6:00pm

Join Mad Science in exploring the signs of chemical change with things that fizz, pop, and sometimes, when done right, go BOOM! Register in advance HERE and receive info for joining.

Exploring Ecology - Tuesday, April 27, 5:00-6:00pm

STEM Academy presents a LIVE Ecology experience for students of all ages. Sign up HERE.

Virtual Planetarium: Night Sky Tonight - Wednesday, April 28, 5:30-6:10pm

Hosted by Pacific Science Center. Log in HERE before 5:30.

Hands on Science - Thursday, April 29

2nd/3rd Grades at 4pm; K/1st Grades at 5pm; 4th/5th Grades at 6pm

Sign up HERE and Zoom information will be sent.

Careers in STEM – Friday, April 30, 4-5pm

Hear from Newcastle parents in work in STEM careers and get questions answered. Sign up HERE and Zoom information will be sent.

REGISTER FOR THE AUCTION EVENTS TODAY

To help fund programs like STEM Week next year, we’re getting ready to kick off our Auction activities. The fun begins on May 8 with our Silent Auction from May 8-15. REGISTER NOW so you’re ready to bid on great finds like a whole host of items to provide fun for kids this summer, including

  • One week of summer camp at Youth Theatre Northwest
  • Summer Boredom Buster Baskets full of games and activities
  • And so much more!

Following the Silent Auction tune in for a very special Virtual but LIVE gala on May 15 at 7pm. Hosted by Q13 reporter and the best auctioneer around, Matt Lorch, it’s sure to be an entertaining hour filled with live appearances, videos and MORE! It costs nothing to register and attend so register HERE today! To make the evening even more special, link to SUNDRE BOX through May 5th and order some delectable treats delivered for free on May 15, just in time for the gala.

Need a reminder for why we’re raising money when schools aren’t fully open? Get all the details HERE.

It’s not too late to offer items for auction. Wine, unused gift cards, new items of any kind, vacation properties – there’s still time to donate.

Contact auctionnewcastle2021@gmail.com to donate.

2021/2022 PTSA Board Slate Announced

Thanks to our Nominating Committee (Hilary Doherty, Ellen Lubbers, and Rebecca Nguyen), we’re thrilled to announce the nominees for our 2021/2022 PTSA Board.

         President: Mary Vickers

         Secretary: Brooke Weller

         Treasurers: Mei Atangan*, Ali Bligh*

         VPs Outreach: Marcia O’Donoghue*, Betting Vuong*

         VPs Programs: Albert Kim*, Bisa Meek*

         VPs Ways and Means: Abigail Hamida, Kelli Medak

         VPs Volunteers: Lara Flores, Allison Sweeney

*Serving 2nd year of a 2-year term

Thank you to the nominees. The general membership will vote on the slate during the June 14 General Membership Meeting.

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY NEWS

Join the Issaquah Schools Foundation Nourish Every Mind Event

Help the Issaquah Schools Foundation serve our students next year with programs delivering Academic Support Services and Mental/Behavioral Health Support. Register HERE for the online Nourish Every Mind event on April 29 at 7pm and learn more about how ISF can close gaps for our kids next year.

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