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Mon, Mar. 25, 2024
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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 Thursday, March 28: ISF NEM Luncheon Monday, April 8 - Friday, April 12: Spring Break - NO SCHOOL Monday, April 15 - Orange Ruler Fun Run Kickoff Tuesday, April 16 - Board Meeting Thursday, April 18 - Movie Night for 4th and 5th Grades
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Golden Acorn Recipients 2024 Congratulations to our 2024 Golden Acorn Recipients, Alice Kim and Bisa Meek! The Golden Acorn Award is presented to a school or community volunteer in recognition of their dedication and service to children and youth. You can read more about each recipient HERE. Congratulations to these wonderful volunteers! Thank you for all you do for our community!
Congrats to Newcastle’s Top Readers of Their Class! These students did an amazing job reading anywhere from 420 to 4680 minutes to become the top readers in their classes. Forty percent of all reading minutes came from the top 24 readers during the Read-A-Thon. The winners were able to cash in their $10 credit to use in our Scholastic Book Fair this past week, courtesy of the Newcastle PTSA.
 Movie Night for 4th & 5th Grades Save the date for THURSDAY, APRIL 18th, at 6:00pm! Fourth and fifth graders will vote in their classes for a movie of their choice: Trolls World Tour, Dolittle, or Incredibles 2. Feel free to come dressed in your jammies or comfy clothes; bring your favorite stuffed animal and/or a blanket and pillow. Doors to the multi-purpose room will open at 5:30pm and the movie will begin as close to 6:00pm as possible. Popcorn will be served!
*This is NOT a drop-off event. All students must have an adult present. Students are also not allowed to wander around the building, and must stay in the multi-purpose room or on the playground with an adult present.
TK-1st will also have an opportunity for movie night on May 17th.
 Join the PTSA Executive Board for the 2024-2025 School Year Would you like to help set the direction for the PTSA? Want to be more “in the know” about what happens at school? Interested in meeting new people? All while working in service of our students? Then please consider joining our PTSA Executive Board. We’re made up of parents from all different backgrounds and experiences, just like our community. We have moms, a dad, parents who work full-time and part-time, and parents who don’t work outside the home. There’s a place for everyone. You can learn more about the various roles on the Board and the time commitment (typically less than 3-5 hours per month) HERE. If you’re interested in learning more or have someone you think would be great on the board, please contact Dana Kinghorn (part of our Nominating Committee) at dkinghorn80@gmail.com.
 The Multicultural Fair is Coming! The Newcastle PTSA is excited to announce the second Newcastle MultiCultural Fair on Wednesday, May 22! The Newcastle Elementary PTSA invites your family to come and experience the many cultures from around the world at our Annual Cultural Fair.
Come Travel to Different Countries! Come and have fun!
*Taste Foods
*Hear Languages
*Explore Customs and Culture
*Learn History
*Power packed performance by our own students and Family
There will be interactive booths, games, crafts, performances and a cultural fashion parade all featuring our very own school families.
Follow the link to volunteer to help or to host a booth representing your family's culture. http://tinyurl.com/ncmcfair. Must sign up by May 1.
Event Details:
Date: May 22nd, 2024
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Newcastle Elementary
 Yearbooks Are Still on Sale! Don’t miss out on the 2023-2024 yearbook for your student! If you did not purchase a yearbook for your child earlier in the school year, it’s not too late - but time is running out! To purchase: GO TO OUR WEBSITE and click on the "Yearbook" icon in the left column list and follow the prompts to complete your purchase. Each copy is $26. The final deadline to order is Friday, May 31st.
Note: If you do not remember if you have already ordered a copy, go to the PTSA website, click on "my account", log in, and go to “current orders”. A confirmation of your purchase will appear on that screen.
 Communications Co-Chair Needed! Your Newcastle PTSA is still in need of a volunteer as the Communications Co-Chair. You will work directly with the PTSA Co-Presidents to create this very Newsletter, keeping all of our Newcastle PTSA members up to date. This position only requires 1- 2 hours per week of time. You will work with our current Communications Co-Chair to learn everything you will need to know. If you’re interested or if you have any questions, please email NewcastlePTSA.President@gmail.com.
 100% PTSA Membership
🎉🏫🌟 We are thrilled that it is officially official that our school community has achieved 100% PTSA membership! 🌟🏫🎉
A huge THANK YOU to all our incredible families, dedicated teachers, and hardworking staff for your unwavering support and commitment to our school. Your membership strengthens our bond, enriches our programs, and uplifts our entire community. Together, we're making a difference in the lives of our students, empowering them to reach their fullest potential. Let's continue this journey of collaboration and excellence as we strive to create an even brighter future for our school and its amazing students. Thank you for your continued support and belief in the power of education. Here's to many more milestones together! If you still would like to join for this school year and be a part of this momentous achievement, (not to mention get a school directory) click HERE!
 Lunch for the Break
 After School Spanish
 Spring Chess Class
 After School STEM
  SCHOOL & COMMUNITY NEWS
The Cultural and Family Partnerships Team will host a virtual Parent Information Night on April 3, from 6:30-8 p.m. about "Attendance and Reporting Student Conflict/HIB" (Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying). This presentation is specially designed with families new to the U.S. school system in mind, but all parents are welcome to attend.
Topics will include:
Zoom – Please register to receive the Zoom link. Sessions in English, Spanish and Chinese. Sessions in other languages are available upon request. Please email ghangurdei@issaquah.wednet.edu. 
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