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Yoga with Jenny
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Friday, January 16
Time:
6:00p - 8:00p
Where:
Newcastle MPR
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Newcastle Spirit Wear - Online Sales
Newcastle Spirit Wear - Online Sales
Date:
Mon 1/19 - Fri 1/30
Second round of Spirit wear orders. Expected arrival date 2/13.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
10:45a SnoKing All School Skate
SnoKing All School Skate
Date:
Monday, January 19
Time:
10:45a - 12:15p
Where:
SnoKing - Renton
Join Newcastle for a family event of ice skating. All grades. Purchase ticket online and be sure to use the event code: S2R NES7 when registering - PTSA receives 25% of all sales.
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| Newcastle Spirit Wear - Online Sales
Newcastle Spirit Wear - Online Sales
Date:
Mon 1/19 - Fri 1/30
Second round of Spirit wear orders. Expected arrival date 2/13.
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| Newcastle Spirit Wear - Online Sales
Newcastle Spirit Wear - Online Sales
Date:
Mon 1/19 - Fri 1/30
Second round of Spirit wear orders. Expected arrival date 2/13.
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| Newcastle Spirit Wear - Online Sales
Newcastle Spirit Wear - Online Sales
Date:
Mon 1/19 - Fri 1/30
Second round of Spirit wear orders. Expected arrival date 2/13.
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| Newcastle Spirit Wear - Online Sales
Newcastle Spirit Wear - Online Sales
Date:
Mon 1/19 - Fri 1/30
Second round of Spirit wear orders. Expected arrival date 2/13.
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NEWS & UPDATES FROM NEWCASTLE ELEMENTARY PTSA |
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Jan. 16 - Ladies Night Yoga Event Jan. 19 - All school skate SnoKing Ice Arena Renton Jan. 19 - 30 - Online Spirit Wear Sales Jan. 29 - Staff Appreciation Lunch (hosted 4th & 5th Grades) Jan. 31 - 5th Grade dedication pages due
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Ladies' Night Yoga - Friday Jan. 16
Check-in: 5:30pm - Session 6:00-7:00pm
Newcastle Multi-purpose room (lunch room/gym)
Suggested donation: $15 or pay what you can
Please RSVP here (not required to attend)
All School Skate Day - Monday Jan. 19 Looking for fun winter activity? From now until March 31, 2026 - open session skating at Sno-King in Renton - use code S2RNES7 at checkout ('how did you hear about us') and 25% of sales will go to support the PTSA. Join all grades and bring your families - all school skate day Monday Jan. 19 (no school due to holiday) - open skate session from 10:45am - 12:15pm. (there are other open skate sessions that day if that time doesn't work for your family). Link below: Sno-King Ice - Public Skating - Renton
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Parents of fifth graders don't miss your chance to have a special dedication section in the 2025-2026 yearbook.
You can include up to 6 photos and short note to your student. All payments and photo submissions are due by January 31, 2026. Pictures and note email to: newcastleyearbook04@gmail.com
👉 [CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE DEDICATION AND/OR YEARBOOK]  Joining the PTSA is the best way to support your child’s education and strengthen our school community. ✅ Have a Voice ✅ Fund Key Programs ✅ Set an Example ✅ Make a Difference 💡 Membership doesn’t mean you’re signing up to volunteer—it simply shows you care.
What is Angel Program? Angel Program exists to support families in our school community who suffer from 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. Be an Angel Be a Model. _________________________________________________________________________
"Like" us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ "Follow" us on Instagram: @newcastlelionsptsa
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Click HERE to view the lunch menu for January.
Click HERE to view our latest Newsletters and Room Rep Emails. |
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Lion Art Volunteers (Volunteer)Volunteer for your childs art class once a month. Engage and have fun with your child during a variety of art activities. You must be an approved volunteer by the Issaquah School District. Here is the link so you can volunteer. https://www.isd411.org/get-involved/volunteer |
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Staff Appreciation (Chair)If planning a family event is outside your comfort zone, but you love to plan parties, then Staff Appreciation is for you! Lead a group of volunteers to come up with ideas and events to show the staff and teachers how much we care. |
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PTSA Directory (Chair)Our PTSA is going green. Our directory chair will work close to the PTSA Secretary to create an online directory. |
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Communications (Chair)This person works closely with the PTSA President, coordinating all PTSA communications such as: - President E-News (email sent to all teachers, parents, and room reps with updates and ptsa news). - This needs to be done twice a month approximately. |
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Lunch for the Break (Chair)Coordinate food donations for children in need during Spring Break. |
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Sunshine Committee (Chair)As an integral part of our school community, the Sunshine Committee provides a "ray of sunshine" to any Newcastle family that may need some brightening to their day. We are there to provide a gesture of kindness that will help to bring a smile during what may be a difficult time (prolonged illness, surgery, etc). In the form of a card, we are there to show that we care. Please contact our VPs of Outreach if you feel there is someone in our school community who could use some sunshine. |
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New Family Welcome (Co-Chair)A few seasoned families at Newcastle Elementary who can help our new 1st through 5th grade families navigate their first year. |
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STEM Night (Co-Chair)This position plans and prepares the science fair which usually happens in the spring. You will communicate consistently with our VP of programs. |
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Food Drive (Co-Chair)This Co Chair position is responsible for executing food drives at school in accordance with Newcastle's Support of our community. Generally we provide Food for the Break twice per year. |
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Community Liaison (Community Liaison)Attends monthly PTSA meetings and reports on things happening in the greater Newcastle community. |
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Issaquah Schools Foundation (ISF Liaison Chair)The Issaquah Schools Foundation is a private nonprofit organization was formed to raise funds for Issaquah School District educational goals not otherwise be funded by regular school funding. The funds are generated through fundraisers: All in for Kids/ Click for Kids and the Nourish Every Mind Spring Luncheon. The Newcastle Elementary ISF Liaison is responsible for promoting ISF events and securing volunteers as needed. |
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Issaquah Schools Foundation (Issaquah Schools Foundation Volunteer)Are you interested in what is going on in the Issaquah School District? Are you interested in volunteering but don't have a lot of time for a large commitment? Newcastle Elementary volunteers for the Issaquah School Foundation by supporting the initiatives put forth by the foundation. This could involve but not limited to participating in the Honk for ISF, by holding signs and raising awareness of the campaign. |
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Picture Day (Morning Time Slot Volunteer)Help teachers with the logistics of taking student pictures. |
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PTSA Directory (Volunteer)The Newcastle PTSA is going green. This year we will have an online directory for parents to have. This position entails working directly with the PTSA secretary to put together an online directory. |
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Popcorn (Volunteer)Help on Friday afternoons to prepare popcorn and sell to our kids during afternoon recesses. Volunteers work on a rotating basis, once or twice per month. |
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Staff Appreciation (Volunteer)Be a part of a team that shows appreciation to our wonderful teachers in various ways throughout the year. |
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Yearbook Photographer (Volunteer)Help take pictures at events & around the school. And send the pictures to our board Secretary. |
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STEM Night (Volunteer)Assisting the Chair with all aspects during the Science Fair. It usually entails set up, decorations, pictures, and running activity tables for kids. |
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Lunch for the Break (Volunteer)Coordinate food donations for children in need during Spring Break. |
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Angel Program Newcastle (Volunteer)Anonymous donor to an anonymous Newcastle student in need. Donations include but not limited to purchasing of school supplies, spirit wear, yearbook, holiday gifts, daily essentials and summer basket. |
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Book Fair (Volunteer)The Book Fair is very well coordinated by Scholastic. They execute an informational webinar and everything is online. They have streamlined the process so it is very easy. This person will work with our chair and responsible for helping coordinate the volunteer cashiers and helpers. It's a short term job, but a busy one. |
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New Family Welcome (Volunteer)A few engaged families at Newcastle Elementary who can help our new families navigate their first year. |
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Multicultural Fair (Volunteer)Help the Multicultural Family Night chair set up, decorate, and MC. |
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LionArt Docent (Volunteer with Glass/Kiln Experience)Help the Art Docent with classroom clay/glass art projects. Experience with kiln is necessary. |
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LionArt Docent (Lead Docent)Looking for 1 person per grade to lead, teach and prepare for the month-to-month art lessons for their grade. Must be a PTSA member and an approved volunteer with the Issaquah School District. Here is the link to apply https://www.isd411.org/get-involved/volunteer |
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FLL After School Robotics Program (FLL Parent Coach)Parent coaches help guide FLL (First Lego League) students through the season by creating a supportive learning environment. Parent coaches may offer support to their team through non-technical advice (facilitating conversations to help complete research project) and technical advice (assisting with the robot code). Parent coaches do NOT have to be experts in robotics to be a parent coach. Teams will consist of 2 Parent Coaches and 2 High School mentors. NOTICE: The Newcastle FLL Parent Coaches must pass YPP training & fill out a form to be approved as a volunteer in the ISD. Days & hours to commit: Afterschool Tuesdays at Newcastle Elementary, ~1.5 hours per meeting (3:45 PM - 5:00 PM) Duration: 13 weeks total, early September 2025 to mid December 2025. |
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Translation (Korean Translator)We need people who can help us ensure our diverse community of families has access to all of our key communications. Please indicate if you could help provide (or know someone who could help provide) written translation of some of our communications. |
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Recess Coordinator (Recess Game Coordinator)Do You Love Engaging with Kids? Join Us During Recess! We're looking for someone energetic and fun-loving who enjoys creating games, encouraging teamwork, and bringing kids together through play. 📅 When: Once a month ⏰ Time: 2 hours during recess time 📍 Where: Newcastle Elementary Playground |
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PTSA Board (Secretary)The Secretary records and maintains the official records of the PTSA, including meeting minutes, agendas, and correspondence. This role ensures accurate documentation of decisions, supports meeting preparation, and keeps bylaws and membership records organized. The Secretary works closely with the president and board to maintain clear communication and proper recordkeeping. |
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Kinder Connect (Co- Chairs)Help with kindergarten socials throughout the school year. Plan 2 or three playdates during the summer of 2026 for incoming 2026-2027 Kindergartners. |
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