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Mon, Mar. 13, 2023
2022/2023 School Year

 

NEWS & UPDATES FROM NEWCASTLE ELEMENTARY PTSA

Important Dates to Remember 


Friday, March 17: Golden Acorn Nominations Due

Monday, April 10 - Friday, April 14: Spring Break - NO SCHOOL


 

 

Newcastle Elementary Auction Was a Great Success!

There was definitely Magic in the Air on Friday, March 10th!  Thanks to the hard work of our dedicated volunteers and the generosity of our school community, we were able to raise a significant amount of funds to support our school programs.

We are pleased to report that we raised approximately $150,000! These funds will be used to support various programs such as classroom supplies, extracurricular activities, and educational field trips. More importantly, our Raise the Paddle enables us to bring the program, Playworks, for the 2023-2024 school year! Playworks is the leading national non-profit using play to transform schools. We are proud to partner with Playworks to make recess a fun, inclusive time for every student in our community. A Playworks recess creates a place for every kid on the playground to feel included, be active, and build valuable social and emotional skills. 

We will work in partnership with Playworks to launch the TEAM UP program. Our Playworks site coordinator will spend one week out of every month at our school to train, build, and sustain a high-functioning recess. Our recess team staff will implement these new strategies to help all students at Newcastle Elementary experience safe and healthy play every day.

For more information, please CLICK HERE. We look forward to working together to see this program in action! 

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing volunteers who worked tirelessly to make the event a success. They spent countless hours soliciting donations, organizing the event, and helping on the day of the auction. Without their hard work, this event would not have been possible.

Special thanks to our auction chairs, Ellie Diaz and Jenn McAleer!

We also want to thank all the parents and community members who donated items, purchased tickets, and bid on items. Your support is greatly appreciated, and your generosity will make a significant impact on our school programs.

Once again, thank you for your support and participation in our elementary school auction. Together, we have made a positive difference in the lives of our students.

Photos from the auction are HERE and please feel free to add any you may have!

Golden Acorn Nominations due THIS FRIDAY
 
It’s that time of year when we recognize those in our community who go above and beyond in being of service to our students and school. The Golden Acorn Award is a very prestigious Washington State PTA award that is given out by local PTAs/PTSAs for exemplary and outstanding volunteerism and service to PTA. Honorees that receive this award have volunteer experience at the local PTA level, in the community, and at the school and/or school district level.

Do you know someone you think deserves this amazing recognition? If so, please complete a nomination form HERE by Friday, March 17th. Last year's recipients, Marcia O'Donoghue, Mary McGuire Brown, and Ali Bligh are serving as this year's Golden Acorn Committee. You can contact our chair, Marcia, with questions at dietzinaustin@yahoo.com.
 
 
Cougar Mountain Middle School PTSA
 
5th Grade Parents: CMMS PTSA Board of Directors is looking for new officers for the 2023-24 school year. No prior experience is necessary - just a desire to build a stronger school community! To learn more about available positions, please contact Elysa Piha at 206.290.6947. Thank you!

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