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Mon, Sep. 27, 2021
2021/2022 School Year

 

NEWS & UPDATES FROM NEWCASTLE ELEMENTARY PTSA

Important Dates to Remember 


Monday, September 27 - Parent Survey Deadline

Monday, September 27 - PTSA General Membership Meeting w/ Principal Chat

Thursday, October 14 - Picture Day

Monday, October 18 - Teacher Work Day - NO SCHOOL


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
General Membership PTSA Meeting TONIGHT
Our first General Membership PTSA Meeting is TONIGHT (Mon, 9/27) at 7:00p. If you are a current PTSA member, you should have received an email with the Zoom link. If you did not receive an email or if you are not a member and would like to attend, please email newcastleptsa.president@gmail.com for the information. 
 
Last Chance to Complete Parent Survey
Help the PTSA better understand the needs of our community and how we can improve our communication. The link to the survey is HERE and closes TONIGHT (Mon, 9/27)
 
Help Restock the Staff Break Room
The teachers and staff would appreciate donations to restock their break room! If you are able, please SIGN UP to bring any of the following items below. Individually-wrapped items are preferred. Donations can be dropped off at the front of the school weekdays from 9am-4pm up until Friday, October 1st.
 
If you have any questions, please email newcastleptsa.volunteers@gmail.com.
 
Coffee Creamer Packets or Cups
Busseto Bite Size Salami and Provolone Cheese
C&H Cane Sugar Packets (2000 Count)
Crystal Light Drink Mix
Flat of LaCroix Water
Flat of Bottled Water
Flat of Diet Coke
Kirkland Cheese, Fruit & Nut Snack Packs
Coffee K-Cups
Kirkland Protein Bars
Popcorn Packs
Cookies Packets
Splenda Packets
Tea Packets
Variety of Ice Beverages
Fruit Snack Packets

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY NEWS

Parent Wiser Talk: Building Resilience and Positive Coping Skills
Wednesday, October 13th, @ 7pm

During a pandemic, when many things are outside of our control, it’s what we do as parents with what we can control that will shape our children into cool, kind kids with character. Join nationally recognized author and speaker Dr. Laura Kastner for a discussion about strategies to help our children, our partners and ourselves find calm in the chaos. To view the flyer, click HERE.

Register at www.parentwiser.org/events  or directly on Eventbrite.

Step Up for Kids

The Issaquah Schools Foundation funds programs and resources for students and teachers across the district including every school, every child. Help provide Academic Support; Basic Student Needs; Mental, Behavioral & Emotional Support; and Enrichment Programs. Please Step Up for Kids and consider donating HERE.

Monster Mash 5K

Help raise a monstrous amount of support for local students by participating in the Monster Mash 5K hosted by the Issaquah Schools Foundation at Lake Sammamish State Park Boat Launch on Saturday, October 30th. Costumes and festive holiday wear are strongly encouraged for a chance to win prizes! Register HERE if interested.

Cultural Bridges Family Guide 

The Issaquah Schools Foundation Cultural Bridges Family Guide 2021-2022 is now available in an electronic copy, as well as a paper copy. For an electronic copy, please visit: https://isfdn.org/cultural-bridges-magazine/. To request a paper copy, please contact your school front office or visit your local library or community center or contact us: alicia@isfdn.org. The Family Guide contains lots of useful school-related information from Kindergarten to High School and is for all families in the Issaquah School District. It provides a brief overview to learn about the schools in the District, as well as what to expect when attending public school.

ISD PTSA Special Education Webinar

The ISD PTSA Special Education August 2021 Webinar is now available. It has great information about IEP meetings and recovery services. You can view the webinar at https://www.issaquahptsa.org/programs/special-education

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