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Parent Week Ahead 10/13/25
Newcastle Knights News
Every Knight, Every Day
2025-2026
October Break - NO SCHOOL October 6th - 10th!
Due to the break, the next Parent Week Ahead will be on October 19th.
We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and FUN week off!
We appreciate our amazing ASB students for their participation in Placer High School’s Homecoming Parade. Way to represent Newcastle!
Boys Basketball Season Begins October 13th! All interested 7th and 8th graders should begin their enrollment process! All athletes must complete enrollment prior to tryouts. Use the https://sportsplus.app/public/6585
If you have any questions, please contact our Athletic Director, Blair Eagleton
Girls Basketball Game during break - October 7th @ home 8th 3:15, 7th 4;15
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!
Join us for a fall evening of FREE family festivities at our Knight in the Country event on Friday, October 24th, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM! This is our PTC’s way of thanking you for your unwavering support of the Newcastle PTC and our school community!
Event Highlights:
Cost: FREE for all Newcastle students and their families!
Activities: Enjoy music, line dance lessons, a dessert walk, photo booth, hoop hauler, art alley, face painters, balloon artist, and much more!
Food for Purchase:
BBQ Fundraiser: Support our 2025 8th Grade DC Trip with delicious BBQ specials, Burgers/veggie burgers, smoked tri-tip, and hot dogs!
Treats: Indulge in Poppys Shaved Ice & Floof Cotton Candy. % of proceeds go back to the school!
This fun-filled night is made possible by the Newcastle PTC. http://ptcnewcastle.org/
October 2025
Knight’s Cafe October Menu
This Week’s Stellar Knight Winners:
TK - James, Gideon
K - Lucy Y. , Kaylonni D.
1st - Leila C., Corbin R.
2nd - Ellie J., Siena G.
3rd - Audrey B., Jonah W.
4th - William B., Kono P.
5th - Emma, Hunter W.
6th - Samantha H., Sagan M.
7th - Miles M., Kade P., Dylan C.
8th - Graham R., Cruz G.
PE - Emma W. (6th), Lucus M.
Art - Maverick H. (1st), Brie W. (3rd)
Upcoming Events:
Annual Halloween Costume Parade - Please join us for our annual costume parade on Friday, October 31st. The parade begins at ~8:20 am around the track on the upper campus. Parents are welcome to join us on the field to cheer on the students. Please note that parking is very limited; carpool if possible and/or consider parking on the lower campus. Please note that costumes must adhere to the school dress code. Full face masks, weapons, and gore are not allowed.
Veterans Day Celebration - Calling all Veterans and their families to join us on Thursday, November 6th at 8:30 am in our amphitheater (If there is inclement weather we will move to the cafeteria) for a very special student assembly honoring all those who have served our country. A cookie reception follows, sponsored by our PTC. Parking is limited, so consider dropping off guests and then parking on the lower campus. *NOTE - We are looking for a Veteran who is willing to be a guest speaker at this event. Please contact Mrs. Giove cgiove@newcastle.k12.ca.us if you would like to participate.
10/16 - Grades 6-8 College & Career Guest Speaker - Carli Pastrama!
10/21 - Fall Picture Retakes
10/21 - PTC Pie Fundraiser Begins
10/22 - SOTM Assembly grades TK-3
10/23 - Safety Drill - Fire
10/24 - Knight in the Country - PTC Event
10/27 - 10/31 - Red Ribbon Week - ASB (spirit week postponed)
10/31 - Halloween Parade 8:30 am - parents invited to join us on the upper campus field!
11/6 - Veterans Day Celebration 8:30 am in the amphitheater (or gym, weather dependent)
11/7 - Hearing Screening grades TK, K, 2, 5, 8
11/7 - PTC Pie Fundraiser Ends
11/10 - No School - Teacher Professional Development
11/11 - No School - Veterans Day
11/14 - End of Tri 1
11/14 - 6-8 Fall Dance
Click HERE for all important school events
Our September Castle Connections 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!
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 Girls Basketball - Information from Coaches Young and Miller HERE
4-8 Cross Country - HERE is information from coaches Blair and Caplinger, including registration information. Cross Country Meet Schedule
7 & 8 Boys Basketball - 10/13/25 - 12/11/25 - LBAL Schedule - Coach Cirbie Flyer / Schedule
7 & 8 Girls Volleyball - 12/8/25 - 2/12/26 - LBAL Schedule - Coaches Mermod (8), Mata (7)
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 - Coaches Caplinger & Eagleton
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.
Newcastle Service Club Opportunities - Our 6-8 Service Club seeks opportunities to serve our Newcastle school and extended community. If you know of any service opportunities for students aged 10-14, please contact Mrs. Giove at cgiove@newcastle.k12.ca.us.
How You Can Help - Wish Lists:
The Office (Stellar Knight Prizes) * We would also welcome $5 gift cards to ice cream/frozen yogurt, burgers, pizza, or other local establishments
National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs - How you can help!
Community Partners:
ARD- Youth Development Basketball League for Grades 2-8
Placer Robotics 4th Annual Girl Powered Robotics Workshop - October 12th 9 am - 3:30 pm. Go to the Events calendar for placerrobotics.org for more information.
Placer Foothills Mountain Bike Team (PFMBTC) - Our volunteer-run organization currently serves nearly 100 student athletes in middle schools (Grades 6-8) and high schools across the Placer Foothills in Rocklin, Lincoln, Loomis, Auburn, and Colfax. We are affiliated with the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) and compete in interscholastic cross-country mountain bike races across Northern California in the NorCal League. We’re excited about the growth of youth mountain biking in the region and would love to see even more kids on bikes. We’re a no-cut sport where everyone participates (no one ever sits on the bench), and we offer financial support to cover expenses for families in need. 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
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.
Bulls XC Invitational- 4th-8th grades Monday, September 22 @ Railhead Park.
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
GO KNIGHTS!