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Parent Week Ahead 11/3/25
Newcastle Knights News
Every Knight, Every Day
2025-2026
Thank you to all the students and parents who helped us celebrate Halloween!
News:
Veterans Day Celebration - All Veterans and their families are invited to join us on Thursday, November 6th at 8:30 am for a special student assembly honoring all those who have served our country. *NOTE - TK through 2nd grade students do not stay for the entire assembly; they leave after their performance. If you would like your TK-2nd grader to attend the entire ceremony, please keep them with you in the morning and then check them in at the office after the event.
It's PIE TIME! This is our fall fundraiser and the pies are truly delicious! Order forms are available through the office and at https://www.ptcnewcastle.org/fundraising, Pies are $20, with a variety of flavors to choose from. Orders are due by Thursday, November 6, and pick up will be on Tuesday, November 18, from 11:30-1:00 PM in front of the District Office. Proceeds from last year’s sales helped us fund five assemblies and provide support for field trips, so your participation truly makes a difference!
The 2025-2026 Newcastle Knights Yearbook Cover Contest is here! We’re excited to invite all students to submit their artwork for a chance to be featured on the front cover of the 2025-2026 yearbook! Whether it’s a masterpiece or a fun doodle, we want to see your students’ creativity shine. All submissions are due by November 24th. Get all the details and submission guidelines HERE
Check out our newest edition of Castle Connections! November Castle Connections
November 2025
Knight’s Cafe November Menu
This Week’s Stellar Knight Winners:
TK - Cody W., Gideon M.
K - Riley B., Owen W.
1st - Atlas P., Akira I.
2nd - Taylor S., Avianna H.
3rd - Quinn W., Gracie R.
4th - Ira D., Coralie J.
5th - Chanel C., Talan C.
6th - Lucy D., Henrietta M.
7th - Dylan F., Luca S.
8th - Owen D., Jet A.
Art - Mia H., Joel R.
PE - Sawyer W. (K), Kono P. (4th)
Our October Character Trait was RESPECT. Congratulations to our TK-3rd Student of the Month Winners & to Mrs. Landry’s class for demonstrating exceptional RESPECT. Great job, Knights!
TK- Olivia, Calliope, Luna H., Eleanor P., Jackson G.
K- Hannah L., Chance B., Ana T., Rhett C.
1st- Bodhi H., Maverick H., Parker H.
2nd- Luke A., Ada M., Taylor S., Siena G., Jack H.,
3rd- Brie W., Maverick M., Colton J., Alaina R.
November’s Character Trait of the Month is Be Generous
Upcoming Events:
Yearbooks - Yearbook orders are now available online only for $40.00 plus a $2.00 service fee. There will not be any yearbooks sold in person at the end of the year. All yearbooks will only be sold online. Please do not wait until the last minute to order! To order, click on the link below and enter our school code. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Huffman at lhuffman@newcastle.k12.ca.us. https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/ School Code: 298684-2601
11/10 - No School - Teacher Professional Development
11/11 - No School - Veterans Day
11/13 - World Kindness Day - wear your kindness gear; show a random act of kindness
11/14 - End of Tri 1
11/14 - 6-8 Fall Dance Flyer
11/17-11/21 - Fall Conference Week - minimum days
11/17 - Safety Drill
11/18 - PTC Pie Pickup 11:30 - 1:00 in front of the District Office
11/19 - SOTM Assembly
11/21 - Trimester #1 Awards
11/24-28 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
12/2 - PTC meeting 2:45 pm room 403
12/4 - Site Council meeting 3 pm room 601
12/8-12/12 - Book Fair
12/17 - SOTM Assembly
12/18 - Grades 6-8 Rally
12/19 - Santa Sing-Along
12/19 - Minimum Day - Release time 12:10
12/22-1/5 - Winter Break - No School
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 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 - 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 - 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:
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
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
GO KNIGHTS!