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Mon, Aug. 28, 2023
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2023/2024 School Year
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NEWS & UPDATES FROM NEWCASTLE ELEMENTARY PTSA |
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Important Dates to Remember Tuesday, August 29 - First Day of School for Grades 1-5 Friday, September 1 - First Day of School for K Monday, September 4 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL Thursday, September 7 - First Day of School for TK Wednesday, September 13 - General Membership Meeting
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Join the 2023-2024 PTSA Today and Celebrate Almost 20 Years of Lion Pride!
The PTSA has been with Newcastle Elementary since its doors opened almost 20 years ago, providing the funding and programs to enrich the educational experience to our children. PTSA Membership helps fund critical school programs such as:
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 2023/2024 school year, a family (2-adult) membership costs $25 or $15 for an individual membership. Visit www.newcastleptsa.org to sign up today! Together we can enrich the educational experience for every family at Newcastle!
Time to Fill Out Your Volunteer Application Do you plan on volunteering at the school? Get a jump start on the application! ALL volunteers must have an approved application through the Issaquah School District each school year. In a typical school year, ISD welcomes as many as 9,000 volunteers into our schools. Reviewing and approving volunteer applications may take up to three weeks. *Hint, if you submit before school starts, you will get approval FASTER!* Link to the application is HERE!
PTSA Family Survey
We value your feedback! Please take a moment to complete our survey to better determine the needs of our community. Your voice matters! Link to the survey is HERE.
 Have YOU joined for this school year yet?
Car decals for all who join! 🐾  Do you have to volunteer your time to be a member?
NO! Becoming a member is as easy as paying the $15-25 membership fee and that’s it. Should you wish to volunteer, we would love to have your support there as well. Join HERE today! The Newcastle Elementary PTSA is a non-profit organization which supports the children and families of Newcastle Elementary School within the Issaquah School District. In partnership with families, the community, teachers, and staff, we provide the funding, programs, and volunteers to enrich the educational experience for every child. Membership Questions? newcastleptsa.president@gmail.com. Kinder Connect
Our PTSA sponsored Kinder Connect playdate #2 was a great success! Mr. Porter, our Dean of Students as well as Mr. Miller, our PE teacher, stopped by to say hello! Students were able to see who would be in their class and enjoyed some snacks and took home their very own mini Leo the Lion with a poem about the first day written by our very own Emily Olstein, one of our Kinder Connect chairs!
I am Leo, the lion
Big and brave But the truth is I wasn't Always this way I once was a cub And the world was so large Hyenas cackled and wildebeest charged I was the tiniest one in my pride I tried to roar, but the roar stayed inside! All that came out was a little * meow * There was so much to learn Would I ever know how? Would I make friends? Would my teachers be kind? So many questions ran through my mind! Before kindergarten started, I shed a few tears A whole day at school might seem like ten years! Well, I'm glad to report that the school day sped by There was recess and lunch and group storytime. I learned how to count and read and... ROAR! There are so many good things to go to school for! There are new friends to meet, and new games to play It's normal to feel jitters Especially on the first day So if you need assurance, just give me a squeeze We Newcastle Lions are a most special breed! Here is a little video of the playdate. Thank you to our chairs, Andry Tychkin & Alexandria Tang and Emily & Richard Olstein!
Calendar of Events for the Year
At Meet the Teacher, your student should receive one of these magnets to take home. Dates/events are subject to change, please check the PTSA WEBSITE for up-to-date information. Any questions, please email newcastleptsa.president@gmail.com.
First Two Weeks of School Volunteers
Do you love the energy of the first day of school or wish you could be there to help the kids? We're looking for volunteers to be at school for about 15 minutes in the mornings to greet students when they arrive and help find their teachers and classrooms, help at lunch and recess as well as assist with the after school procedures.
Volunteer for any number of days that work with your schedule. If you're interested, please sign up HERE and make sure that you're approved to volunteer through the Issaquah School District. You can fill out that form HERE.
 Calling all Angels!
Did you know that Newcastle Elementary has an Angel Program that exists to support our families impacted by financial hardship? Our school counselor assists these families in identifying community resources. Volunteers within Newcastle Elementary fulfill additional family requests. Each of our families/students and volunteers remain anonymous.
Be Brave. Privacy of all requests will be respected. From a winter coat to school supplies, rain boots to a birthday gift, our substitute school counselor, Carla Geraci, is available to help in a time of need. Please send an email to MutterK@issaquah.wednet.edu or call (425) 837-5817. Be an Angel. Become an Angel Donor. Angel Donors directly impact the health and well-being of Newcastle students. Anyone can be an Angel Donor by shopping, purchasing and/or delivering requests. Email newcastleptsa.angel@gmail.com for inquiries. Be a Model. Demonstrate to your student the importance of giving and receiving. Be the foundation and build a stronger community.  PTSA Membership Meeting
Join us for our first PTSA Membership Meeting of the year, followed by a principal chat with Dr. Wood! Wednesday, September 13th, at 7:00p in the Newcastle Elementary library.
 PTSA Board Spotlight
In the following weeks, we will be getting to know our PTSA Board for the 2023-2024 school year. Please meet our VPs Programs, Bisa Meek and Fiorella Tapiarene:
 
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