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Parent Week Ahead 11/10/25
Newcastle Knights News
Every Knight, Every Day
2025-2026
A heartfelt thank you to our veterans and our school community for an outstanding Veterans Day celebration. We are especially grateful to Lucie Schlicht for her beautiful performance of the National Anthem and to our guest speaker, representing the U.S. Army, Ray Mata, for sharing his inspiring message of service and dedication. We honor the bravery, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of those who have answered the call to serve our nation.
We appreciate the wonderful way our ASB students represented Newcastle during the Del Oro Homecoming Parade on Halloween. Way to go, Knights!
TK had an incredible week learning about Community Helpers and the tools of their trade: Tactical Officer Chris Knight and his SWAT van, Deputy DA Tara Crabill and her badge, Nurse Jenna Colamartino and her stethoscope, Principal Cindy Giove and her walkie-talkie, PG&E Construction Operator Forrest Thomas and his vest/light, and Fire Captain Jake Hodges and his fire truck. We are so grateful for how our community members enrich our students’ experiences!
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for the week of November 17th, and we will be on a minimum day schedule. Release times are as follows: 11:40 for TK, 11:50 for Kindergarten, and 12:10 for grades 1-8. If you have not already scheduled your Parent-Teacher Conference, please reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher. We look forward to sharing your child’s progress and successes!
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
November 2025
Knight’s Cafe November Menu
This Week’s Stellar Knight Winners:
TK - Aubree, Henry
K - Scarlet, Chance
1st - Brynlee, Walter, Peter B., Cora M.
2nd - Ember F., Taylor
3rd - Vivenne F., Luna M.
4th - Will, Lillie C.
5th - Cameron B., Summer S.
6th - Paislee, Samuel
7th - Avery A., Jordyn O.
8th - Lincoln B., Avery Y.
Art - Mia H., Joel R.
PE - James (TK), Whitney (7th)
Upcoming Events:
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
12/12 - ASB Family Bingo Night 6-8 pm
12/15-12/19 - Spirit Week
12/17 - SOTM Assembly
12/18 - Grades 6-8 Rally
12/19 - Santa Sing-Along
12/19 - Minimum Day
12/22-1/5 - Winter Break - No School
1/6 - Students Return to School
1/6 - 2026-27 Charter School Applications Open
1/16 - Grades 3-8 Assembly - Beats, Lyrics and Leaders
1/19 - NO SCHOOL - MLK Day
1/21 SOTM Assembly
1/23 - His Knight PTC Event 6-8 pm
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
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
November Castle Connections - Check out this month’s edition of our student news HERE!
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!