From the Principal Message 

Angier in ActionWeek of June 8th, 2025

GREETINGS!

Dear Angier Families,

The end of the year is approaching, but we are managing to squeeze a lot in. What a special stretch of days it’s been! Color Day was a blast. Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a joyful experience. It’s truly a core memory for so many of our students.

Our Art Show, chorus concerts, band and orchestra informances, and Book Swap were each incredible in their own ways. The Green Team also organized a successful playground and field clean-up on Wednesday afternoon. I’m blown away by the talent, creativity, and kindness of our students!

These kinds of experiences don’t just happen. They reflect our whole Angier community of teachers, students, and families working together to make school both meaningful and fun. I’m grateful every day to be part of our school where learning looks like this. Thank you!

Have a great week ahead!

Warmly,

Orla

JUNE CELEBRATIONS & OBSERVANCES

We are committed to respectfully acknowledging a variety of celebrations and observances, ensuring that Angier is an inclusive and affirming space for the diverse identities and experiences of our students, staff, and families. We appreciate you sharing the holidays and celebrations that are meaningful to your family; you may continue to do so HERE.

As the school year winds down, we want to acknowledge several upcoming June holidays that some in our community may be observing. Wishing a joyful Shavuot to those observing. June also brings Children’s Day, Father’s Day, Autistic Pride Day, Corpus Christi, and Juneteenth. We hope each of these days brings moments of meaning, reflection, and connection.

June is also Pride Month. The NPS Library Department has curated a selection of resources for additional learning, linked HERE. Enjoy celebrating the vibrant and diverse LGBTQ+ community. Happy Pride!

STUDENT ART CONTEST

We are looking for student artwork to be featured on the 2025-26 Angier Handbook and Directory.

Guidelines for Artwork Contest:

• Colorful
• 8 ½ x 11 piece of white paper
• Draw something that reflects one or more of our three overarching Angier Agreements (At Angier, we take care of ourselves, we take care of others, and we take care of our environment.)
• Consider adding words (for example, “Angier” )
• Child’s name and teacher in pencil on the BACK of the art (not the front)

Please submit artwork to the table by the front office by June 9th. Winners will be announced at the beginning of the school year. Questions? Please email sara.kunin@gmail.com

ELEMENTARY BUS REGISTRATION

Bus registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open. All students who wish to ride the bus MUST register for a bus pass. Register and pay via MySchoolBucks. Follow these instructions once logged into MySchoolBucks.

The bus fee for the 2025-26 school year is:

• $415 each with a family cap of $830 through July 31, 2025
• $465 each with a family cap of $930 after August 1, 2025

All elementary students who reside LESS than 2 miles from their elementary school and wish to ride the bus must pay a bus fee. Students in Grades K-6 who reside MORE than 2 miles from their school and wish to ride the bus DO NOT pay a bus fee.

More information on bus registration can be found on our NPS Bus Registration webpage. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Please visit this page for details on how to apply.

NEWTON FREE LIBRARY SUMMER READING 2025 – LEVEL UP AT YOUR LIBRARY

Each year, the Newton Public Schools Library Department partners with the Newton Free Library to curate and share summer book recommendations for students. These are NOT mandatory reads; they serve as a helpful guide for students to discover books for their enjoyment throughout June, July and August. We encourage all students to take part in the Library’s summer reading program, Level Up at Your Library!

• Here is a link to book lists for each grade level: Summer Reading 2025
• Students are encouraged to sign up for the Newton Free Library program

Newton’s S.P.A.C.E.  is a four-week summer enrichment program run by the Newton Public Schools from July 7th  through July 31st.  This year, it will be held at Angier. Students entering kindergarten through 9th grade in the Fall of 2025 are eligible to attend.  We offer two programs – an upper camp (entering 5th-9th grade) and a lower camp (entering kindergarten- 4th grade).

LOWER CAMP – Campers are assigned to age appropriate classes taught by two licensed teachers.  Teachers create project-based activities that focus on the theme of the lower camp.  Last summer, the theme was “Summer Olympics”.  Campers learned about the history, countries, cultures, and sports of the Olympics.  Lower Campers will also attend various specials throughout the week led by certified staff, which include Physical Education, Yoga/Mindfulness, Art and Science classes.

UPPER CAMP –  Campers will create their own schedules by choosing from a variety of electives to design their own camp program.  Elective choices include studio and digital arts, performing arts, athletics, STEM, music, and language arts classes.

Check out the S.P.A.C.E.website  for more information or REGISTER NOW!

NCE SUMMER CAMPS

Summer Fun Starts at NCE! Camps for Active Kids K-12 Enrolling Now!

Still looking for the right enriching activities for your child this summer? They’re here in Newton Community Education’s summer camps from June 30–August 22 at Newton North High School. Whether it’s creative arts, STEM adventures, theater, sports, and more—there’s something for every curious mind and active body!

For rising 3rd–9th graders, check out the wildly popular Full Day Sports Camps coached by NPS middle and high school coaches: girls lacrosse, volleyball, soccer, field hockey, boys and girls basketball, and softball — all with daily swimming at the North pool!

• Click here to explore all our camps
• Click here to learn more about our Full Day Sports Camps