Parent Week Ahead 3/16/26
NEWCASTLE’S GOT TALENT!
What a fantastic evening celebrating the courage and creativity of our performers. Bravo to Aria M., Leilani S., Hazel O., Audrey B., Lily W., Sutter B., Claire S., Olivia W., Rocco DLR., Pearl S., Olivia B., Zoey VY., Finn M., Amelia K., Charli M., Emily T., Hudson B., Avalynn E., Marilyn R., and Evo DLR for sharing their talents with our community!
We enjoyed the Nalau Hula Pono Hawaiian dancers from Newcastle, as they performed traditional Hawaiian dancing and storytelling for our students. We appreciate our PTC for sponsoring this assembly.
The Newcastle Drama Club Presents: Willy Wonka Jr. Come see our incredibly talented students perform this classic tale. Performances are on April 15th and 16th, with two showtimes each day at 4:00 and 6:30 pm. HERE is the link for more information and to purchase tickets. Order your tickets now, as last year we sold out!
Check out this month’s edition of Castle Connections
Yearbooks on Sale - Yearbooks are ONLY available for purchase ONLINE for $40 plus a $2 service fee. There will not be any yearbooks sold in person at the end of the year, so be sure to purchase this collection of memories now. To order: https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/ School Code: 298684-2601. Please contact our Yearbook Coordinator, Lori Huffman @ lhuffman@newcastle.k12.ca.us if you have any questions.
March 2026
Knight’s Cafe March Menu
Stellar Knight Winners for the week of 3/9
TK - Olivia, Kane W.
K - Anthony, Mae Mae M.
1st - Walter B., Henry D.
2nd - Ellie J., George S.
3rd - Aurora H., Stella R.
4th - Ava K., Sienna
5th - Jackson P., Bryan B.
6th - Addison S., Lakelyn M.
7th - Sean G., Sophia L.
8th - Makenna R., Quaid T.
PE - Kade (7th), Ashlynn (8th)
Art - Forrest (K), Laine (5th)
Upcoming Events:
3/25 - SOTM Assembly grades TK-3 8:30 amphitheater
3/26 - Tri 2 Awards Assembly grades 4-8 8:30 cafeteria
3/27 - No School (Snow Day)
3/30 - 4/6 - Spring Break - No School
4/7 - PTC Mtg 2:30 pm
4/8 - Board Meeting 7 pm
4/9 - Site Council Mtg 3 pm
4/10 - C & C Guest Speaker Grades 6-8
4/15 & 4/16 - Willy Wonka Jr. - Order your tickets!
4/17 - Superhero Run
4/21 - CAST Testing grades 5 & 8 begins
4/28 - CAASPP Testing grades 3-8 begins
5/4 - Staff Appreciation Week
5/13 - Board Meeting 7pm
5/14 - Open House 6:00 - 7:30 pm
5/22 - Volunteer Appreciation Day 7:30 am in the office courtyard
5/25 - No School - Memorial Day
5/27 - SOTM Assembly
5/27 - 8th grade Sunsplash Trip 9:30
5/28 - Grades 6-8 Tech Turn-In
5/29 - Field Day
6/1 - Trimester 3 Awards
6/1 - 8th grade Graduation Dinner @ The Ridge 6:30
6/2 - Graduation 7pm, Reception lower campus 8-8:30, Dance 8:30 - 10:30 (8:30 - 10 pm 7th is invited to attend; 10:00 - 10:30 is exclusively for 8th grade)
6/3 - TK/K Celebrations / LAST DAY OF SCHOOL / Minimum Day
Click HERE for all important school events
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
Athletics - The league is still finalizing schedules. All athletes must complete an Athletics Packet to participate.
Loomis Basin Athletics League (LBAL) - Athletics https://sportsplus.app/public/6585
7 & 8 Boys Volleyball - 2/10/26 - 4/9/26 - LBAL Schedule - Coaches Dobrinski & Rodriguez
5-8 Track & Field - 3/9/26 - 5/13/26 - LBAL Schedule , Newcastle Schedule / Registration- Coaches Caplinger & Eagleton
Incoming 7th grade Immunizations - California requires all students to have proper documentation of a Tdap vaccination and recommends a second dose of the varicella (chicken pox) vaccine before they can enter 7th grade. To ensure no delays in starting 7th grade, please provide a copy of your child's immunization record to the Office. When double-checking your child's vaccine record at home, please remember that the Tdap vaccine is different from a DTaP or DPT vaccine.
Dads on Duty - Engage with students and help create a safe, fun lunchtime environment for our students. 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.
Newcastle Service Club Opportunities - If you know of any service opportunities for students aged 10-14, please contact Mrs. Giove at cgiove@newcastle.k12.ca.us.
Discovery Club Openings! To see if you qualify for reduced-priced or free Discovery Club, please submit a “Meal Application” online at linqconnect.com. If interested in attending Discovery Club, please email Kasey Casl at kcasl@auburnrec.com.
National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs - How you can help!
Community Partners:
Rocklin Fine Arts - Rocklin Fine Arts is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing art to the community. Important Dates / Rocklin Fine Arts Scholarship
Pints with a Purpose - Auburn Alehouse will be offering, for the month of March, a percentage of sales each WEDNESDAY to be donated to the Newcastle PTC.
Placer Foothills Mountain Bike Team (PFMBTC) - If you’d like to learn more about what we do, check out our website and contact our club President, Nate Whitson, at president@placerfoothillsmtb.com.
Washington DC Club - This club is for 8th grade students. For more information, contact Whitney Bell at whitneyjbell@yahoo.com
Scout programs are available for all ages. Contact Sarah Gillmore – sarahgillmore@gmail.com
Where Adventure Grows & to purchase cookies - FLYERS
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
Back to School Night Presentations
Online Student Safety Apps Information
2025-26 Grade Level Supply Lists
Trimester #1 Award Winners:
6th - 8th GPA Awards
Scholar Awards / Sportsmanship 4th - 8th
GO KNIGHTS!