Hello Newcastle Lions!

We are thrilled to have everyone back and excited for a great year ahead! 

PTSA Membership

Friendly reminder that your PTSA membership does need to be renewed each school year. If you have not joined us yet this year (and purchased your yearbook), please do! The PTSA has been with Newcastle Elementary since its doors opened over 15 years ago, providing the funding and programs to enrich the educational experience to our children. 

PTSA Membership helps fund critical school programs such as:

• In classroom monthly art curriculum and art supplies.

• Family events like Costume Carnival, Science Fair and Multicultural Night.

• Educational enrichment events like the Spelling Bee and Math Adventures.

• Teacher allotments for classroom books, supplies or special class events. 

• After school programs like robotics and math assistance.

• Community outreach like the Holiday Toy Drive, Movie Nights, and Lunch for the Break.

• Yearbooks, Book Fairs, and much more!

• An expanded and updated playground in 2019!

Our ability to deliver an exceptional educational experience at Newcastle depends upon EVERYONE. It takes nearly $300 per student to fund PTSA programs for a year. Every dollar makes a difference!

Make your voice heard and become a member today. For the 2022/2023 school year, a family (2-adult) membership costs $25 or $15 for an individual membership. Visit www.newcastleptsa.org to sign up today, and order your yearbooks!

Curriculum Nights

Reminder, Curriculum Night Dates:

Wednesday, September 7       2^nd, 3^rd, & 4^th Grades

Tuesday, September 13          Kindergarten, 1^st, & 5^th Grades 

The Curriculum Nights are both parent-only events. Each evening will begin with a session in our Multipurpose Room/Cafeteria, where Dr. Wood will be introducing staff, greeting families, and sharing a glimpse into the year ahead. This will be followed by two 30-minute classroom visitation sessions to allow families with multiple children to participate in more than one presentation. 

The Schedule for Each Evening Will Be:

6:00 Opening Session in Multipurpose Room/Cafeteria

6:20 Passing Time for Classroom Sessions

6:25 Round One of Classroom Sessions begins

6:55 Passing Time for Classroom Sessions

7:00 Second (repeat) Session in All Classrooms

7:30 Closure and Good Night`

Open Volunteer Opportunities

We have a number of open volunteer positions open, in addition to Executive Board seats. 

VP of Programs. The VP(s) of Programs ensure that our family and academic events and programs take place and that they reflect the needs and desires of the school, students and families. Time commitment: 3-5 hrs per month. You would be co-chairing with an already experienced board member!

FACE Coordinator (Family and Community Engagement). Coordinates Cultural Ambassadors to welcome families and help with translations of school information.

LionArt Co-Chair. Responsibilities include working with the current LionArt chair to develop curriculum and scheduling Art Docent classes with teachers. 

Please click HERE to see what else we have and sign up! Questions can be referred to: newcastleptsa.volunteers@gmail.com

Volunteer Application with ISD

If you’re interested in volunteering at Newcastle, you need to fill out your volunteer form with the Issaquah School District each school year. It can take a bit of time to get approval, so be sure to do that asap! Link to do so HERE. 

Membership Meeting/Principal Chat/Meet the Dean!

Join us for our first General Membership Meeting of the year! You do not have to be a PTSA member to join, but we’d love for you to be a part of our community! You can join HERE. We will have a meet and greet with our new Dean of Students, Chad Porter and a principal chat with Dr. Wood. The final budget for the school year will be voted on, as well as other important information. The meeting will be held in the Newcastle Library on Wednesday, September 14th, from 7:00p-8:30p.

Spirit Wear

Spirit Wear orders are due this Friday, September 9th, and will be delivered to your student’s classroom at the beginning of October. Don’t miss out!

If you are in need of financial support to order, please email Carla Garaci: GeraciC@issaquah.wednet.edu.