Parent Week Ahead 5/18/26
THANK YOU to all the families who were able to make it out to Open House!
The classrooms looked amazing, the Art Walk was phenomenal, both the Wax and Civil War Museums were incredible,
and the overall feel of the evening was joyous.
Go Knights!
Congratulations to our Girls on the Run team, Alaina R., Violet R., Grace A., and Grace D., on their successful completion of their 5K run last weekend!
We greatly appreciate our coaches, Cris Wade and Gina Roth for their time and dedication to make this happen.
A huge shoutout to Carol’s Market for hosting a community vote and surprising our staff with a delicious breakfast. What a treat! Their ongoing support of our school means the world. And to our amazing families and community members who voted for us…thank you!
May 2026
5/25 - NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY
Knight’s Cafe May Menu
Stellar Knight Winners for the week of 5/11
TK - Dean, Luna
K - Ezra, Kaylonni
1st - Bodhi, Corbin
2nd - Clara, JJ
3rd - Lily, Piper
4th - Penelope, Evan
5th - Rowan, Gunner
6th - Evie, Chase
7th - Emersyn F., Eli D.
8th - Nate A., Tommy W.
PE - Miles (7th), Kollins B.
Art- Makenna (5th), Eleanor (TK)
Upcoming Events:
5/25 - No School - Memorial Day
5/27 - SOTM Assembly (both April and May)
5/27 - 8th grade Sunsplash Trip 9:30
5/27 - Last call for Lost and Found!
5/28 - Grades 6-8 Tech Turn-In
5/28 - Lost & Found - All unclaimed items are donated TODAY
5/28 - Moving Up Day / 8th grade pancake breakfast
5/29 - Field Day & BBQ luncheon
6/1 - Trimester 3 Awards grades 4-7
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
Please see our 2026-27 school calendar as you plan vacations and look toward the new school year.
Click HERE for all important school events
Community Partners / Summer Opportuntieis:
Placer High School Summer Basketball Camp for 3rd - 8th graders - Flyer
South Placer Performing Arts - Summer Music Camps
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 incoming 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.
Placer Flag Football- Youth camp girls flag football, June 9th -11th.
Links:
2025-2026 Student/Parent Handbook
Back to School Night Presentations
Online Student Safety Apps Information
2025-26 Grade Level Supply Lists
Trimester #2 Award Winners:
Scholar Awards / Sportsmanship
Trimester #1 Award Winners:
6th - 8th GPA Awards
Scholar Awards / Sportsmanship 4th - 8th
GO KNIGHTS!