Communications
Bulletin Board
Bulletin Board
Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-Round
Make posters & signs as needed for committees to promote upcoming events and programs.
Communications
Communications
Chair:
When:
Year-Round
Reports to the PTSA President and assists in coordinating all PTSA communications.
Kidmail
Kidmail
Chair:
(none)
When:
Throughout the Year
Help Thursday morning to prepare flyers to be sent home with our kids. Volunteers work on a rotating basis, once or twice per month.
PTSA Directory
PTSA Directory
Chair:
(none)
When:
Fall
The directory is prepared by the PTSA and includes basic family information (student name, parent names, address, phone number, and email address). If you would like any student or family information to appear differently from what was provided to the school, please email us with that information. Your family’s information will be included in the directory unless you have requested that it remain unpublished. If you are unsure, contact the school Registrar at 425-837-5821.
Volunteers help with editing, printing and distributing. Generally completed by the end of October.
Website
Website
Chair:
The PTSA website has forms & flyers you can print at home, a calendar, the latest information on volunteering, programs, and fundraising, plus a lot more! Check it out at www.newcastleptsa.org
Yearbook
Yearbook
Chair:
(none)
When:
Throughout the Year
We need your help in capturing great photos to add to our yearbook. As you attend school events, chaperone classroom field trips, or just doing the walk-a-bout around school, bring your camera and help us capture fun candids! Please send your digital photos to newcastle.yearbook.photos@gmail.com - We look forward to seeing all the great pictures!
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School Services
Popcorn
Popcorn
Chair:
When:
Year-Round
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.
School Supplies Kits
School Supplies Kits
Chair:
(none)
Assist with opening pallet of delivery from SchoolToolBox. Organize and label boxes of supplies already put together by the company and sort by grade.
Spirit Wear
Spirit Wear
Chair:
(none)
Help sort and distribute spirit wear orders.
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Other Committees
Angel Program
Angel Program
Chair:
When:
Ongoing
The Angel Program at Newcastle Elementary was created to provide a helping hand to students who need extra support with necessities such as backpacks and other school supplies, as well as helping pay for specific student or family requests. The program is strictly confidential, both sponsors (known as ‘Angels’) and students remain anonymous. If you need assistance for your student, please see Kailey Mutter.
Grant Writing
Grant Writing
Chair:
(none)
When:
Throughout the year
Committee helps research education-related grants on behalf of Newcastle PTSA.
Issaquah Schools Foundation
Legislation
Legislation
Chair:
(none)
Site Council
Site Council
Chair:
(none)
Sunshine Committee
Sunshine Committee
Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-Round As Needed
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. newcastleptsa.outreach@gmail.com
Volunteers of Issaquah Schools
Volunteers of Issaquah Schools
Chair:
(none)
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Community Relations
Back to School Picnic
Back to School Picnic
Chair:
(none)
When:
Day Before School Starts
Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones at the Newcastle Elementary School PTSA sponsored Back-to-School Picnic. There will be several information booths where parents can learn about different PTSA programs including Art Docents and Reflections fine arts contest. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for PTSA membership and purchase Spirit Wear. Students from the 5th grade will be selling pizza, beverages and cookies to help raise money for their Camp trip.
Food Drive
Food Drive
Chair:
(none)
When:
November - December
Holiday Gift Barn
Holiday Gift Barn
Chair:
(none)
When:
November - December
During the holiday season, Newcastle Elementary will be continuing the tradition of the Holiday Gift Barn giving program to give each of us an opportunity to help families in need. Annually, donations of clothing and toys are packed at the school and delivered to the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank to be displayed at the Red Barn for families in need to walk through and pick out what they need.
Kinder Connect
Kinder Connect
Chair:
(none)
When:
Throughout the Year
Connecting kindergarten families together! Kids building friendships with kids, and parents building friendships with other parents. Join us for our monthly play dates. Volunteers assist with kindergarten socials throughout the school year.
Lunch for the Break
Lunch for the Break
Chair:
(none)
When:
Spring Break
Coordinates food to donate to needy families during Spring Break
Membership
Membership
Chair:
(none)
This committee handles the PTA membership drive at the beginning of the year. We are striving for 100% membership!
Staff Appreciation
Staff Appreciation
Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-Round
Committee assists with ideas and planning to show staff and teachers our appreciation in various ways throughout the year.
Translation
Translation
Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-Round
Do you speak another language?
We need volunteers to translate newsletters for other school families and for teacher/principal conferences. If you speak another language fluently and would like to help, please email info@newcastleptsa.org and let us know what language you speak. |
Student Life
First TWO Weeks of School Helpers
First TWO Weeks of School Helpers
Chair:
(none)
When:
Beginning of School Year
Volunteers help students during the first week of school. You will greet students when they arrive at school in the bus lanes and guide them to the playground. At the end of the day, volunteers assist to make sure students get onto the correct buses and that pick-up kids are waiting for their parents in the pick up line. Help kindergarten and first grade students during the first weeks of school at lunch time. What a fun way to help out!
Gift-A-Book
Gift-A-Book
Chair:
Volunteers to help cut and glue book tags before event and then adhere bookplates in donated books at the end of the event.
Picture Day
Picture Day
Chair:
(none)
When:
October 12, 2023
Recruit 2-3 volunteers to help manage students during fall and spring picture days.
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Art and Music Enrichment
LionArt Docent
LionArt Docent
Chair:
When:
Year-Round
This is a visual arts program designed to allow children more opportunities to explore their art talents through educational art lessons and creative art projects conducted in the classroom.
If you enjoy working with students, then this is a wonderful volunteer opportunity for you. No art knowledge or experience is required. All volunteers are welcome, from those who have no formal art training to those individuals that have an extensive art background.
Reflections
Reflections
Chair:
(none)
When:
Fall
The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program that provides opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to receive positive recognition for original works of art inspired by a pre-selected theme. The program increases community awareness on the importance of the arts in education.
Entries will be due the beginning of November. Help coordinate volunteers, distribute information and promote the program, display entries, identify judges, and help coordinate a reception for participants. |
Health and Safety
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness
Chair:
(none)
When:
Emphasis in the Fall
This chairperson works with office staff to inventory and update classroom emergency supplies and procedures.
Vision and Hearing Screens
Vision and Hearing Screens
Chair:
(none)
When:
Spring TBD
Volunteers assist with administering vision and hearing tests.
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Math and Science Enrichment
First Lego League (FLL)
First Lego League (FLL)
Chair:
(none)
FLL (FIRST Lego League) is the 4th-8th grade robotics competition where students are given a challenge and approximately 3 months to build and program a LEGO robot that can complete tasks specified in the challenge. Students learn basic programming, building skills, and problem solving.
Meetings are on Wednesdays after school for 2 hours. Students also MUST be available to attend the competition in the first or second week of December. Team Lead, Khanh Dang: newcastlefll@gmail.com Staff Advisor, Will Bland: bland@Issaquah.wednet.edu
Science-to-Go Program
Science-to-Go Program
Chair:
(none)
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Cultural Fair
Multicultural Fair
Multicultural Fair
Chair:
(none)
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Community Liaison
Community Liaison
Community Liaison
Chair:
(none)
When:
Year Round
Attends monthly PTSA meetings and reports on things happening in the greater Newcastle community
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Family Events
Fall Costume Carnival
Fall Costume Carnival
Chair:
(none)
When:
Carnival in October
An exciting family fall harvest event. Committee assists with planning, set-up and promoting of event.
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Lunchtime volunteer
Game Room
Game Room
Chair:
(none)
When:
Lunchtime on Tuesday only
Game Room Volunteers – give students another way to spend lunchtime recess: playing a quick game! Games have been provided, and you can volunteer for as few as one Wednesday a month. These volunteers will work with the Dean of Students, Nami Kusunose, to help students learn expectations in the Game Room.
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Field Day
Field Day
Field Day
Chair:
(none)
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Volunteers
Volunteer as Needed
Volunteer as Needed
Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-Round As Needed
Available to be called upon as needed throughout the year.
We still have several key positions still available; if interested contact NewcastlePTSA.Volunteers@gmail.com to learn more about these positions or other opportunities to bring your talents to our community. |
PTSA Board
Nominating Committee
Nominating Committee
Chair:
(none)
Recruit new potential PTSA board members for 2024-2025 school year.
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Outreach
Coffee Talk with Dr. Wood
Coffee Talk with Dr. Wood
Chair:
(none)
Each Month our Principal, Dr. Wood, sits down with parents in a casual environment to have a talk about Newcastle Elementary.
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Reading and Language Enrichment
Library
Library
Chair:
When:
Throughout the Year
Volunteers assist in library with direction from librarian. Volunteer once a week, every other week, or once a month – it’s up to you.
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Other
5th Grade Camp
5th Grade Camp
Chair:
(none)
5th Grade Volunteers
5th Grade Volunteers
Chair:
(none)
Angel Program Newcastle
Angel Program Newcastle
Chair:
When:
Ongoing
The Angel Program at Newcastle Elementary was created to provide a helping hand to students who need extra support with necessities such as backpacks and other school supplies, as well as helping pay for specific student or family requests. The program is strictly confidential, both sponsors (known as ‘Angels’) and students remain anonymous. If you need assistance for your student, please see Kailey Mutter.
Before and After School Programs Coordinator
Before and After School Programs Coordinator
Chair:
(none)
Work with the VP of Programs and external business to incorporate new activities for our students before and after school.
Book Fair Chair
Book Fair Chair
Chair:
(none)
When:
Spring
Coordinate with Scholastic and with volunteers to implement our annual book fair
Book Fair
Corporate Matching
Corporate Matching
Chair:
(none)
When:
All Year
FACE
FACE
Chair:
(none)
The Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Program strives to connect and support families at Newcastle Elementary School.
Fifth Grade Fundraising
Fifth Grade Fundraising
Chair:
(none)
When:
January - December
Develop plan for and oversee all fundraising for 5th grade class, including food sales at PTSA family events, Brown Bear car wash tickets, etc., and to oversee the 5th Grade Promotion Chair.
Geography Bee
Geography Bee
Chair:
(none)
When:
TBD
Partner with the teacher coordinator to facilitate the school geography bee.
Leo the Lion
Leo the Lion
Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-Round
Do you have school spirit? Leo the Lion is our beloved mascot and needs someone to show enthusiasm for our school and community! Wave, do some little moves, and bring joy to our students. No speaking necessary! 3-5 events throughout the year and mostly during school hours.
Lost & Found
Lost & Found
Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-Round As Needed
Math Adventures
Math Adventures
Chair:
(none)
When:
TBD
Enjoy a fun night at school, solving problems and enjoy a great adventure along the way.
Math Adventure
Math Adventure
Chair:
(none)
Movie Nights
Movie Nights
Chair:
(none)
New Family Welcome
New Family Welcome
Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-Round As Needed
Reaching out to new families, answering questions, welcoming them to the school.
Power Packs
Power Packs
Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-Round
Coordinate with the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank to pick up snacks for the counselor to disperse to students in need.
PTSA Board
PTSA Board
Chair:
(none)
Room Parent Coordinator
Room Parent Coordinator
Chair:
(none)
When:
Ongoing
Sends out emails to Classroom Parents to distribute to parents. This job does not require any work at the school.
Spelling Bee
Spelling Bee
Chair:
(none)
When:
TBD
Oversee execution of student spelling bee.
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