September 8th, 2024

From the Principal Message 

Angier in ActionWeek of September 8th, 2024

GREETINGS!

Dear Angier Families,

We have had a terrific, joyful start to our school year at Angier! We currently have 384 students in twenty-one K-5 classrooms. We welcomed new students from various places in the United States and from around the world. This week, classrooms focused on building community, creating opportunities for sharing and having some fun. Teachers and students spent time modeling and practicing routines. We’re setting up for a joyful and successful year of learning.

You can get a peek at our first day of school HERE. If you’re on Instagram, give us a follow – we try to provide a window into some of the awesome things happening at Angier.

After all of this new learning, I’m sure there were some tired children heading home on Friday afternoon! We appreciate you continuing to make sure your child gets enough sleep each night, especially as we’re all getting back into “school year” routines.

  • The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) recommends 9-12 hours of sleep for 6-12 year olds.

Have a great week!

Warmly,

Orla

CURRICULUM NIGHT – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH

For those of you who are new to Angier, Curriculum Night is an opportunity to hear from your child’s teachers about the learning activities that students will engage in throughout the year. Teachers provide an overview of our approach to social emotional learning (SEL) and the curriculum in each of the academic content areas. This year, Curriculum Night K-5 will be held on Tuesday, September 17th.

Please find the Curriculum Night schedule below. Please note that Curriculum Night is an adults-only event. Look out for information from our PTO about free babysitting at Angier that evening.

Grades 3-5- 6:00-6:45pm 

  • 6:00 PM – You are invited to go directly to your child’s classroom to briefly visit the classroom learning space.
  • 6:15PM – Grade level presentation will begin on the first floor (please see an upcoming message  from your child’s teacher with details on the location).

Grades K-2 – 6:45-7:30pm

  • 6:45 PM – You are invited to go directly to your child’s classroom to briefly visit the classroom learning space.
  • 7:00 PM – Grade level presentation will begin on the first floor (please see an upcoming message from your child’s teacher with details on the location).

Specialist teachers (art, PE, library and music) will be available in the lobby from 6:30-7:15 PM to share information about their special area classes.

Curriculum Night is not an appropriate time to discuss your child’s individual needs. You are always welcome to reach out to their teacher to schedule a conversation. Parent/teacher conferences are also coming up soon (Oct. 29-Nov. 6), which is an opportunity to talk about individual concerns.

CELL PHONE/INTERNET POLICY

A new policy regarding use of any internet-enabled devices by our students in school/classrooms is imminent. This policy (LINKED) will be enacted from day 1 of school.

  • All devices, earphones and smartwatches must be off and out of sight for all grades, programs and buildings unless dictated by an already established learning or support plan. All schools will comply with the expectation that all internet-enabled devices will be off and away in school in any location during school hours.
  • If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call the main office at 617-559- 9300. The message we share with students is, “If someone needs to talk to you, they will call the school. If you need to talk to someone at home, let your teacher know and call from the office.”

FALL CLASSES WITH NEWTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Newton Community Education offers a wide range of after-school enrichment programs all school year long. Explore the possibilities at Angier Elementary and sign up today to enrich your child’s after-school experience. Plus, your options are limitless as you can take different classes at other schools!

UPCOMING DATES OF NOTE

  • 9/13: PTO New Family Night Dinner
  • 9/16: Picture Day
  • 9/17: K-5 Curriculum Night
  • 9/20: PTO Back to School Family Picnic 
  • 9/25, 8:30AM: First All-School Assembly
  • 9/25, 9:00AM: PTO/Principal/Parent Coffee, following the assembly
  • 9/26: Early Release at 12:10PM
  • 10/3: NO SCHOOL – Rosh Hashanah
  • 10/14: NO SCHOOL – Indigenous Peoples’ Day