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Parent Week Ahead - Week of August 11, 2025
Newcastle Knights News
Every Knight, Every Day
2025-2026
Setting The Stage For A Great Year!
Incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) fun!
BIG THANKS to our WEB leaders, Mrs. Addison, Mrs. Huffman, and all the students who attended!
WEB Leaders, WEB fun, and Teachers are learners too! We appreciate all the support from our parents and community partners as we get off to a great start! BIG THANKS to Urban Dreamer Farms for providing our entire staff with delicious breakfast treats during our staff development days, and our PTC for spoiling us with an incredible lunch, staff shirts, and goodies.
We are set and ready to rock the year!
Welcome Back Knights!
August 2025
Knights Cafe - August Menu
Upcoming Events:
Click HERE for all important school events
Back to School Night THIS THURSDAY! SCHEDULE
This year, we are shifting to a parents-only event to provide a setting where parents can focus on the information shared and connect with teachers without distraction. To support all families, whether you're able to attend in person or not, we will post grade-level information slides covering the BTSN information in the 8/18 Parent Week Ahead. Mrs. Giove will also share a “Things to Know” overview. We appreciate your flexibility and partnership as we try out this new format, and we look forward to a fantastic year ahead!
6th Grade Science Camp - Payments DUE MONDAY, 8/18 - Payment LINQ
Girls Basketball Grades 7 & 8 - The season will be from approximately August 25 through October 24th with Coach Young.
TRYOUTS: August 25th and 26th - 8th grade 3 - 4:30; 7th grade 5-6:30
Click HERE for season details.
ATHLETIC PACKET required for all interested athletes
News:
Road Construction! Parents, PG&E plans construction along Taylor Rd and Old State Hwy, 8/11 - 8/29, from 7:30 am to 5 pm. Please plan accordingly for delays. For more information: PG&E Road Construction
Newcastle Spirit Wear is here! Spirit Wear is available online through our PTC. Check it out & Order HERE.
National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs - How you can help!
Parents, if your household income falls within the guidelines found here, please take a moment to fill out the online "Meal Application" form in LINQ! If your student(s) qualify, they will have access to additional resources, and the school district receives approximately $800 more in funding for qualifying students. When you log into LINQ, you will see a button on the home screen that says "Meal Applications." The application is brief and confidential. We appreciate you taking the time to fill out this important form. (Reminder- Meals are free for all students this year!)
Athletics - The league is still finalizing schedules. All athletes must complete an Athletics Packet to participate. Athletic Packets must be turned into the coach or the office before tryouts (if applicable) or the first practice.
Cross Country Grades 4 - 8 - The Cross Country season will run (pun intended) from approximately September 8 - October 24 with Coach Eagleton
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Girls Basketball Grades 7 & 8 - The season will be from approximately August 25 through October 24th with Coach Young.
TRYOUTS: August 25th and 26th - 8th grade 3 - 4:30; 7th grade 5-6:30
Click HERE for season details.
Site Council - If you are interested in serving on the Newcastle Site Council for the 2025–26 and 2026-27 school years (two-year commitment), please contact Cindy Giove by August 22nd. We have one opening. Meetings are in-person on the first Thursday of each month at 3 pm.
After School Enrichment Experiences - We are beginning to build our Fall After School Enrichment offerings. If you or anyone you know is interested in teaching a class, please contact Cindy Giove. Students are interested in a variety of activities, including but not limited to chess, flag football, board games, art, music (both instrumental and vocal), ukulele, origami, coding, STEAM, and so much more. Don’t be shy with your talents and passions. All ideas are welcome! Enrichment classes are typically
Band - We would love to revive our after-school band program. If you or anyone you know would like to teach band, apply HERE or contact Cindy Giove. You do not need to be a credentialed music teacher to apply.
Ongoing:
Every Monday we wear Kindness shirts; Every Friday we wear spirit wear and/or Newcastle Green
Every Monday is early release - 1:10 for K and 1:30 for grades 1-8
School Site Council/DAC/LCAP Advisory Committee Meeting 1st Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) - All meetings are open to the public
PTC 1st Tuesday of the month
Castle Connections - This newsletter is created by students, for students. Share the cool things your child does outside of school or interesting community activities with our Castle Connections Crew at baddision@newcastle.k12.ca.us or 2026ibrenesjones@newcastle.k12.ca.us.
Dads on Duty - We’re looking for dads, grandfathers, uncles, and father figures interested in volunteering during lunchtime to provide extra supervision, engage with students, and help create a safe, fun environment. For more information and to sign up, use the link Dads on Duty Sign-Up Form or contact Brendan Hogan at brendan.hogan33@gmail.com or 530-613-1579.
How You Can Help - Wish Lists:
Community Partners:
Washington DC Club - This club is for 8th grade students. For more information contact Whitney Bell at whitneyjbell@yahoo.comScout programs are available for all ages. Contact Sarah Gillmore – sarahgillmore@gmail.com
California State Parks Pass - Free entry for 4th graders and their families at 19 amazing state parks throughout the state. Mountains, deserts, forests, rivers … the choice of where to visit is yours.
Placer County Library - Resources and activities for adults and children.
*The Newcastle Elementary School District neither endorses nor sponsors the organizations or activities represented in these documents. The distribution of this material is provided as a community service.
Links:
2025-2026 Student/Parent Handbook
Online Student Safety Apps Information
2025-26 Grade level supply lists HERE
GO KNIGHTS!