From the Principal Message 

Angier in ActionWeek of May 11th, 2025

GREETINGS!

Dear Angier Families,

We certainly felt the love last week. Thank you to our fantastic PTO for the special treats and the delicious, beautifully prepared Teacher Appreciation lunch on Wednesday! We feel your care and support in so many ways, and we are so grateful.

It was incredible to see so many families on Friday for the World Cultures Celebration – thank you to the PTO for bringing this wonderful event back after many years. While the weather was dreary outside, the cafeteria was alive with color, music, laughter, family, dance, food, and connection. It was a joyful evening that captured so much of the spirit of Angier – our vibrant, diverse, and welcoming community.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and mom figures in our community. Have a great week ahead!

Warmly,

Orla

MAY 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.

May brings a number of meaningful holidays that many Angier families celebrate. We hope that those observing Cinco de Mayo enjoy a joyful celebration of unity and culture. On Mother’s Day, we send love and appreciation to all mothers and mother figures in our community. We also extend warm wishes to those celebrating St. Cyril and Methodius Day / Cyrillic Alphabet Day or taking part in the Dragon Boat Festival—may your holiday be peaceful and meaningful. As the month ends, we pause on  Memorial Day to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.

In May, we honor both Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month.  The NPS Library Department has curated a selection of resources for additional learning:

• Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Month
• Jewish American Heritage Month

Enjoy celebrating the vibrant heritage of both the AANHPI and Jewish American communities!

SPECIAL EDUCATION AWARDS FOR TEACHERS & STAFF

Has an Angier teacher and/or staff member been an exceptional part of your student’s special education experience this past year? If so, please consider nominating them for a Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Award. The nomination deadline is May 13th.

• A SEPAC Award recognizes exceptional NPS and out-of-district teachers, aides, related service providers, behavior therapists, psychologists, bus drivers, crossing guards, administrators, BCBA’s and other staff for the role they have played in a student’s special education journey this past academic year.
• Here’s how the process works:
• Submit a nomination through the nomination form. All celebratory nominations will be recognized
• The week of June 16th, your nominee will receive:
• An email with the kind words you wrote about them and a short slideshow of anonymized nominations lifting up the good work taking place across the district.
• A printed SEPAC Award certificate delivered to their school.
• Each principal will receive a list of nominees from their school.

Thank you for your help recognizing the exceptional teachers and staff who work so hard to support special education students. Any questions, please email newtonspecialeducationawards@gmail.com 

LET’S TALK READING WITH NADINE GAAB – MAY 14TH

Please see the information below.

ANGIER ART SHOW: MAY 28TH-JUNE 6TH

Our art teacher Jeannie Corbo-Hudak is excited to invite you to our annual art show, featuring work from students in Kindergarten through 5th grade! The exhibit will be on view in the Angier Art Room from Wednesday, May 28th through Friday, June 6th.

Join us during one of our celebratory gallery times:

• Soft Opening: Wednesday, May 28th, 8:10–8:30 AM (before the All School Assembly- crowning of Grade 5)
• Evening Exhibition: Wednesday, May 28th, 6:15–7:00 PM (before the 5th Grade Chorus Concert)
• Color Day After Hours: Open Studio, Wednesday, June 4th, 12:00–1:00 PM (after Color Day ends, swing by for another dose of color!!)

MCAS – GRADES 3, 4 & 5

Students in grades 3, 4 and 5 will participate in the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS). The remaining dates are below:

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2025-26

Believe it or not, we are already planning for the next school year. In order to join the kindergarten class in September 2025, your child must turn five years old on or before August 31, 2025.

NEWTON’S S.P.A.C.E CAMP

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