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Newcastle

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The classroom placement process is complex, and many factors impact the decision-making process. Each spring we complete a thorough and thoughtful process to place students in classes for the following year. As part of this process, we provide an opportunity for parents to share additional insight that may prove helpful in the placement process

Message From the Principal

Did you know that April is Celebrate Diversity Month? This is an important opportunity for each one of us in the Newcastle community to pause and consider all of the diversity that surrounds us in our lives together. Did you know that we have at least 25 different ethnicities represented in our community? What a great privilege to have so many cultures, experiences, and perspectives altogether in one location! There is so much that we each have to offer one another, and so much that we can learn from those around us…

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On April 16, the Bond Advisory Committee had its seventh meeting, and spent time discussing three possible scenarios as a starting point for a potential bond package in November. District administrators also gathered committee members’ feedback about what projects they think should be included in or excluded from the possible bond package.  

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On April 182024, the Instructional Materials Committee recommended the following curriculum materials to the ISD School Board for approval at the May 9, 2024 board meeting: 6th Grade FLASH Curriculum Updates and Middle School Math Curriculum (envision Mathematics Common Core). Materials will be on public display at the ISD administration building lobby from April 19-April 26.

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As one of the options for middle school students to personalize math learning, "Pathway D" provides an acceleration option for students who are ready to skip sixth grade math, seventh grade math, and most of eighth grade math, beginning middle school in the course referred to as "CC 8/Algebra 1." Students must demonstrate mastery of eighth grade math skills on a district-administered assessment.

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The Issaquah School District’s Food Service department strives to ensure the safest possible environment for all students. Some students in our district have a variety of life-threatening food allergies. We offer tools to help students and parents review ingredients in our menu items.

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The Cultural and Family Partnerships Team invites new families in the ISD, especially ones new to the U.S. school system, to “Family Connections Question and Answer Sessions” on Wednesday, April 24. A morning and an evening session will be offered. Each session is an opportunity to meet the Family Partnership staff and learn to navigate our schools.