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Newcastle Knights News
Every Knight, Every Day
2025-2026
Our 3rd - 5th graders are crushing it during lunch recess. We GREATLY APPRECIATE Brendan Hogan and our Dads on Duty team for coming out to enjoy time with our students and enrich their recess experience!!
BIG THANKS to Mrs. Addison and our ASB leaders for putting on a wonderful Mixer last Friday!
KINDERGARTEN OPENINGS! We currently have a few remaining openings in our Kindergarten classes. Please share this rare opportunity with your friends and neighbors. Charter ApplicationUpper Campus Traffic Reminder - We kindly ask for your continued partnership in following our school’s Drop-Off & Pick-Up Process to keep traffic moving smoothly and safely for everyone.
The CHP (see letter HERE) has notified us that they will begin issuing citations to drivers who impede traffic flow, per section 22400(a) CVC. While they understand that traffic naturally builds up during dismissal, they will strictly enforce rules around pre-staging before dismissal times. Arriving AT or AFTER 1:35 on Mondays and 2:35 Tuesday–Friday will help maintain a steady flow of traffic and avoid pre-staging concerns. Waiting just that extra 5 minutes makes a BIG difference. PLEASE share this information with grandparents and other caregivers.
Additionally, we respectfully request that you avoid using Peach or Plum Streets as shortcuts to campus. These are narrow residential roads, and our neighbors have asked that families use Kellogg and Valley View Drive to enter and exit the school.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work together to support safe, efficient traffic flow and maintain positive relationships with our surrounding community.
September 2025
Knight’s Cafe September Menu
This Week’s Stellar Knight Winners:
TK- Isabella, Kane
K- Rhett, Kolton
1st - Isla, Steven D.
2nd - Payton R., Gloria Y.
3rd - Oliver, Sofia C.
4th - William B., Arianna, Hudson F.
5th - Cameron B., Charlotte J.
6th - Paislee, Madden
7th - Emersyn F., Raiden V.
8th - Hudson B., Aubree S.
PE - Evan B.(7th)
Art - Colt M. (5th), Sam (3rd)
Upcoming Events:
9/22 - Fall Enrichments start this week
9/23 - 9/26 - 6th Grade Science Camp
9/24 - Safety Drill - Earthquake & Fire
9/25 - SOTM Assembly grades TK-3
10/6 - 10/10 - October Break - NO SCHOOL
10/14 - PTC Mtg @ 2:45
10/16 - Great American Shake-Out 10:17 am
10/17 - 1st grade field trip to Placer
10/17 - 7th grade field trip to EVC
10/21 - Fall Picture Retakes
10/21 - PTC Pie Fundraiser Begins
10/22 - Safety Drill - Fire
10/23 - SOTM Assembly grades TK-3
10/24 - Knight in the Country - PTC Event
10/27 - 10/31 - Spirit Week
10/31 - Halloween Parade 8:30
11/6 - Veterans Day Celebration
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.
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Loomis Basin Athletics League (LBAL - Athletics Registration through SportsPlus
Under the Schools Tab, select Newcastle, and this will take you to the registration page for all sports
Girls Basketball - Information from Coaches Young and Miller HERE
Cross Country - HERE is information from coaches Blair and Caplinger, including registration information. Cross Country Meet Schedule
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!
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!)
Community Partners:
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!