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Mon, May 10, 2021
2020/2021 School Year

 

NEWS & UPDATES FROM NEWCASTLE ELEMENTARY PTSA

Important Dates to Remember 


Saturday, May 8 - Saturday, May 15: Reuniting the Pride Lands Silent Auction

Saturday, May 15, 7pm - Reuniting the Pride Lands Virtual LIVE Gala

Monday, May 17, 6pm - PTSA Board Meeting

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

Monday, May 31 - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SILENT AUCTION NOW OPEN – START BIDDING NOW!

The time has finally arrived! Our Reuniting the Pride Lands Silent Auction is open and bidding has already begun on hundreds of amazing items. REGISTER HERE  (it's free - click on "registration" at the top of the page) and start browsing. You'll find

  • Grade-level Tile Art Projects (they look AMAZING)
  • Toys
  • Kids' activities like camps, music and art lessons, sports and more
  • Very special experiences with our own Newcastle teachers 
  • Grown-up fun like wine tasting, small group themed get-togethers, spa packages, hotel packages, hot air balloon rides, flying lessons
  • Family fun like boat trips, plane tours, zoo memberships
  • VACATIONS (Lake Chelan, Hawaii, Whidbey Island, Mexico!)
  • And so much more!

There's something for everyone, with items ranging in value from under $5 up to $8,000. Place your bids and check back every day for new items and for very special FREE items throughout the week. You can even bid on dessert items to help you celebrate during our LIVE Virtual event. If by chance there's nothing in there you want (we can't imagine it), you can also simply donate to help our students. All donations are tax-deductible.

Remember, EVERY dollar raised goes towards funding PTSA programs and activities for the NEXT TWO school years.

Get your competitive juices flowing and get your strategy ready as the Silent Auction will close on May 15, just in time for our LIVE Virtual Gala, hosted by Q13 reporter Matt Lorch. You can check out the catalog today and see what will be up for bid during the LIVE event.

Get instructions for the LIVE event and all the info you need HERE. Or reach out to auctionnewcastle2021@gmail.com for anything else. 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! MAY 19 PRINCIPAL CHAT WITH DR. WOOD

Join the PTSA at 6:30pm on Wednesday, May 19, for another CHAT TIME with Dr. Wood. Come get updates on all things Newcastle and ISD-related and get all questions answered. Join us HERE.

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS LION FAMILIES!

Through the generosity of our Newcastle community, we collected 888 pounds of food for the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank. Your kindness will help serve families in need in our community. We are Lion proud! 

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY NEWS

NEW! Issaquah Schools Foundation Offers Student Academic Grants

We recognize that students of all grades may be in need of some extra academic support, especially now.  To improve accessibility to these services, the Issaquah Schools Foundation is offering grants for students who need help to pay for tutoring and other academic assistance programs. 

This program is available to all Issaquah School District students K-12 and grants will be awarded up to $500 per student.  Applications are open with a June 4, 2021 deadline.  Grants will be awarded in mid-June.

Find details and application HERE.

ISF Tools 4 Schools Program Offers Free School Supplies

In partnership with the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank, we are again prepared for a drive-up event at Clark Elementary on August 12th.  Registration for families who wish to participate will open in early June and our donation page for those who wish to support the program is open at: http://isfdn.org/tools4school

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