February 8th, 2026
THIS WEEK AT ANGIER
- Feb. 13 – Spirit Day – Pajama/Cozy Day
- Feb. 14-20 – Winter Recess – NO SCHOOL
Dear Angier Families,
Welcome to the final week before February break! Friday was a busy day for Angier—thank you to Mara Theophila and Ann Lucas for spoiling our teachers with the Woot Woot Cart during the day, and thank you to Dave Nelson, Vince Montavon, and Brandon Fong for planning Dad’s/Caregiver’s Night Out on Friday night! A final, big heartfelt thank you to Summer Zeh, Andrea Fong, Allie Keller, and Zoe Bell for a successful food drive this week, and thank you to the Angier community for all the donations! Here’s what’s coming up this week and beyond:
- CODING NIGHT: Join us in the cafeteria on Tuesday, February 10 from 6:30-7:30 for coding games and pizza! We’ll have many fun coding games for learners of all ages and skill levels. Sign up to participate and/or volunteer to help out here. Questions? Reach out to Srikanth Sundaresan, Katie Mui, or Brigid Tobin.
- INVENTION INVASION: Calling all Angier Inventors! Angier’s STEAM FAIR, Invention Invasion, returns to Angier on Thursday, February 26 from 6:30-7:30. Students K-5 are invited to create an invention, or a model of an invention (it doesn’t have to work) that could make school better! You can work independently or in teams. Participation is optional, and everyone is invited to see the inventions and join in the fun. More information available here, and submit your invention here by February 23.
- AN EVENING FOR ANGIER: Save-the-Date for the PTO’s biggest fundraiser of the year: An Evening for Angier! On Saturday, March 28th Angier parents, caregivers, teachers, and staff are invited to step into ‘A Night in the Enchanted Garden’ for an elegant evening soirée! Get your tickets here before they sell out, and don’t forget to book that babysitter (this event is adults only).
- ANGIER WEAR: Angier Wear is again available for a limited time. In addition to the classic t-shirts and sweatshirts, you can get mugs totes, shorts, blankets, and more! Link to purchase is here: Angier Wear Shop. Happy shopping!
- LIBRARY: If you are interested in volunteering in the library, please reach out to librarycoordinator@angierpto.
org. COMMUNITY SUPPORT: There are many spring opportunities to help stock the Freedge. Sign up here. Please reach out to the co-Presidents team or Andrea Fong with questions.
Wishing everybody a safe and healthy February break. As always, the Angier PTO team is here for questions, concerns, or ideas—please reach out anytime!
Katherine, Jessica & Michelle
Angier PTO co-Presidents
Copresidents@angierpto.org
ANGIER NEWS
Call for BIN and Auction Donations for An Evening for Angier!
Your donations are what make An Evening for Angier a success! All BIN and Auction donations due by February 14th.
The Buy-It-Now (BIN) events are a great way to have fun and get to know the community. They are only-at-Angier experiences sponsored by individuals in the community to raise money. There are events for adults, kids, and families. Typical events include wine tastings, themed dinner parties, sporting activities, ice cream parties, movie nights, and crafting.
Get creative with Silent Auction Items! Flower arrangements, homebaked goods, a currated gift basket – whatever your special skill, these make amazing auction items.
To donate: Reach out to Morgan Maeder or Brigid Tobin, or simply fill out the form here:
BIN form: https://forms.gle/
Auction item form: https://forms.gle/
Black History Month
This February, we celebrate the incredible contributions, stories, and achievements of Black Americans throughout history — from inventors and artists to leaders and everyday heroes. Black History Month is a meaningful opportunity for us all to learn about our shared history and how diversity strengthens our communities.
Here are some great online tools that are kid-friendly and dynamic for families to explore together!
- PBS KIDS – Black History Month Videos & Games Watch episodes and short clips featuring Black historical figures and stories that make learning fun for younger learners. PBS KIDS Black History Month Collection (videos & activities)
- National Geographic Kids – Black History Month A kid-friendly overview of Black History Month with photos, facts, and simple explanations that spark curiosity for young learners. National Geographic Kids Black History Month page
COMMUNITY NEWS
The New Art Center Open House
Join us for an Artsy Open House! The New Art Center invites you to an afternoon of valentine making, sweet treats, tours, and neighborly love! FREE! Saturday, February 7, 2-4pm. 61 Washington Park, Newton.
Secure your free spot here.
Waban Progressive Dinner – Saturday, March 21
Over 20 years ago, the Waban Improvement Society launched the Waban Progressive Dinner, which has become a beloved tradition for many in the community. If you have not participated in this event before, please consider it, as it is a great chance to catch up with old friends and meet new neighbors.
Here’s how it works – on the night of the event, Saturday, March 21, you will “progress” from your assigned appetizer home to your assigned dinner home. Each destination will have a new mix of people. Everyone will then converge in one location, the Waban Library Center, for the dessert course. The schedule of the night will be as follows: 6:00-7:00pm (Appetizers), 7:15-8:15pm (Dinner), and 8:30-9:30pm (Dessert).
Please use this Google Form to RSVP by February 20th and let us know if you can host an appetizer or dinner course, or if you prefer to be a guest that brings a side dish, dessert or bottle of wine to share. You can also note any food allergies or dietary restrictions on this RSVP Form. The event fee will be $25 per event attendee and will be billed to you electronically closer to the event date and will be waived for those who elect to host a dinner or appetizer course.
Please contact the event organizers, Robin Healey, Barbara Brustowicz or Sally DiLoreto via email with any questions. We hope you can join us!
CLASSIFIEDS
Newton February Break Soccer Clinic
A Step Ahead Sports is offering holiday soccer clinics in a positive yet competitive atmosphere where players can improve their game. Players will be expected to exhibit a strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills. Clinics take place 9am to 12pm at Dearborn Academy. Click here to sign-up.
- February 16th and 17th, Boys and girls ages 8-12
- $70 for single day, $130 for both days
ActiveMinds Tutoring
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Quote of Note
“Kindness is like snow. It beautifies everything it covers.”
-Kahlil Gibran
COMING UP
- Feb. 10 – Coding Night – 6:30 – 7:30 pm
- Feb. 26– Invention Invasion – 6:30 – 7:30 pm
- Feb. 27 – Spirit Day – Favorite Sweatshirt
- Mar. 4 – All School Assembly (hosed by grade 2)
