September 21st, 2025
This week at Angier
- Sept. 23 – NO SCHOOL – Rosh Hashanah
- Sept. 25 – Early release, 12:10pm
Dear Angier Families,
Hope you had a weekend so wonderful even your laundry felt grateful! After another jam-packed week at Angier, we’ll be amazed if nobody needs a nap during morning drop-off (but we may, so thanks for not judging). We are wishing a happy and sweet new year to all celebrating Rosh Hashanah this week.
BINs ARE BACK
Did they really ever leave? With the start of school, the BINS from last year’s Evening for Angier are in full swing! A big thank you to Brigid Tobin and John Dempsey and Katherine and Chris Biotti for hosting their 4th Annual Italian Dinner. FOMO? Don’t worry, you will have plenty of opportunity in the spring to get your BINs on.
WELCOME NEW FAMILIES
We were absolutely delighted to spot so many new faces at Sunday’s playdate! Thanks for swinging by and mixing it up with your soon-to-be lifelong friends. This is where the magic happens—right here at Angier—where “stranger” is just another word for “friend we haven’t had coffee with yet.” We’re over the moon to officially welcome you into our wonderful community!
SAY CHEESE
Picture day brought out megawatt smiles—so bright, even sunglasses were jealous. Massive thanks to Sam Chused and Dave Nelson for lending a hand during the dazzling photoshoots! For those that missed this photo session or end up not loving their close-up, there will be a make-up day on November 10th. Practice those smiles! And Dave’s looking for a sidekick for next year’s photo extravaganza, so if you fancy yourself a child wrangler or a professional hair-fixer, holler at us.
PIZZA, PIZZA
Our annual pizza picnic was legendary! Angier families packed the lawn (even Bertie grabbed a slice) and let’s be honest—Dads totally brought their A-game. Shout-out to Mike Lucas, Jeff Steckmest, and Dave Nelson for orchestrating this cheesy masterpiece. If Dave were a pizza topping, he’d be extra cheese because he helped out TWICE in one week! We also want to thank all the other volunteers who jumped in to help out!
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
Want to be a double-duty volunteer hero? Check out our sign-up genius for open volunteer spots—no cape required, just enthusiasm and maybe a snack for yourself. It’s a perfect chance to meet fellow Angierites and show off your community spirit. Got a wild idea? We’re all ears (and sometimes jazz hands), so bring it on!
TIME IN THE CLASSROOM
Being a room parent is basically like being a classroom celebrity—lots of love, minimal paparazzi. We still need superstar parents for kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades. Step up and enjoy this fun opportunity to be in the classroom.
CHECK IT OFF!
Gentle reminder: Help us stock those classrooms and support our students! Bulk Supplies ($65/kid) are available for purchase—because glue sticks never survive the school year. Also please consider making a Classroom Fund Donations ($35/kid) help cover all the things teachers need Link here—click, donate, and bask in instant karma.
5TH GRADE FAMILIES
The 5th grade committee will be in touch soon. As a reminder, room parents are not assigned to 5th grade classrooms. If you want to be on the 5th grade committee, sign up here!
DID I HEAR A WOOT?
We need another fun-loving volunteer to run the legendary teacher-treat cart on Friday, September 26th. Sign up and bring your favorite nut-free snacks (savory or sweet—just no mystery meat, please). Spend a magical hour delivering joy and snacks to our teachers. Basically, you’ll be the reason they smile all day. Get your “woot” on at the sign-up link!
BUDDY UP!
We are so excited to bring back our “Angier New Family Buddy” program! If you are interested in connecting with a Family that knows the “ropes” here at Anger or interested in being a buddy to a new family, please sign up here.
LAST CALL – UPDATE/VERIFY YOUR INFO IN THE ANGIER SCHOOL DIRECTORY
The PTO uses an online system, Membership Toolkit, to collect and share Angier family contact information. This is a password protected Angier-only way for us to get in touch with our community. We ask that each family log into Membership Toolkit and review and update their information by September 30 so our directory is complete.
As always, we’re here as your Angier PTO team—available to help with any questions, or suggestions.
Warmly,
Katherine Biotti, Jessica Shahda & Michelle Sandals
Angier PTO co-Presidents
Copresidents@angierpto.org
ANGIER NEWS
SAVE THE DATE & CALL FOR HOSTS
The Community Dinner is coming up on Saturday, October 18th. This is a much beloved adults-only progressive dinner event – get your babysitters lined up and look for the registration link coming next week!
We have over 15 amazing families who have stepped up to host (thank you!). And we need you to host dinner too! Love to cook? You’re perfect. Best friends with the DoorDash delivery person? You’re perfect too!
Sign up to host and see more details here: https://forms.gle/4E3McfYRT6mkg55k9. Entry fee waived for host families.
COMMUNITY NEWS
NEWTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLUBS AT ZERVAS
Beads, Slime and Crafty Times Tuesdays. 3:00-4:30pm. September 30th-December 16th. Grades K-2.
Buildwave- A Hands-on Learning Game! Wednesdays. 12:30-2:30pm. September 24th- December 10th. Grades K-5. Half semester options are available for this club.
Financial Assistance is available- we want everyone to be able to participate in our programs! Please email Sarah Housman with questions.
GARDEN CITY KINDERGARTEN SOCCER
Registration for the Fall 2025 Season of Garden City Kindergarten Soccer is open: Register Here
The Fall 2025 season runs Saturdays, September 6th – October 25th at Peirce Elementary School (170 Temple St)
The registration fee is $85.00 per child, and a $3 nonrefundable processing fee. As in previous years, GCKS will donate funds to the NPS PTOs of all participating players proportional to their enrollment (for our preK players we use projected school). Please spread the word among your kindergarten peers. The program is currently capped at 80 players per age group. More information, and the link to registration, can be found on our website here: www.gcksnewton.org
TIME FOR PARTNERS
Toddler Art and Music Program, September 9 – December 11, 2025 at Newton City Hall. See the links below for more information about the program-select the day and time that works best for you!
The registration link is https://newtonma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx For more information: https://www.newtonma.gov/government/parks-recreation-culture/cultural-development/time-for-partners
CUB SCOUTS PACK 210
Who: Boys and girls grades K-5
When: Thursday Sept 18, 6-7:30pm
Where: Carroll Center for the Blind, 770 Centre St in Newton Centre
What: Kick-off Meeting with Reptiles of New England and Frozen treats!
Pack 210 (Friends of Hemlock Gorge) has an exciting year of activities planned including camping, hiking, Pinewood Derby, outdoor activities, community service, overnights, and monthly Den meetings. We are a strong and vibrant Pack; Scouts are encouraged to attend one meeting per month, and we have additional fun events every month for those who would like to participate. Join to learn more at our Kickoff Meeting – we will have an interactive and educational session meeting with scaly friends, followed by parent Q&A and allergy-friendly frozen treats (pls reach out with food allergy questions).
Please email Kevin newtoncubscoutspack210@gmail.com with questions https://sites.google.com/pack210newton.org/home/home?authuser=1.
CLASSIFIEDs
KNOT & PEARL CRAFTY KIDS CLUB
Crafty Kids Club is a safe and creative drop-off program for children ages 8+. Our next session will run on Tuesday, September 23, when schools are closed for the holiday. As a side note, we will also have the club drop off available for the early dismissals Wednesday & Thursday of the same week.
Details for Sept 23rd:
- Morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions available (full-day requires a packed lunch)
- Screen-free, hands-on activities like painting, weaving, collaging, and more
- A nurturing space where kids can unplug, explore, and create
We know how challenging it can be for families to find coverage during holiday school closures. Our goal is to provide a fun, flexible solution where kids can thrive and parents have peace of mind. See here for more details.
ASA SOCCER CLINIC
ASA sports will be running a soccer clinic on October 2nd from 9:00-1:00 outside at Oak Hill Middle School! Sign up below ASAP! Spots will be limited! Can’t wait to see everyone!
https://astepaheadsports.leagueapps.com/camps/4752946-newton-soccer-clinic-yom-kippur
ASA HOOPS – FALL BASKETBALL
ASA Hoops is offering weekly skills classes in addition to school vacation clinics for boys and girls ages 7-13. Since 1997, ASA has been serving the Newton community, offering camps, clinics, skills training, and AAU basketball. We hope to see you soon! Register at: asahoops.com / Contact: Coachb@asahoops.com.
SUZUKI PRESCHOOL & CORE PROGRAM – OPEN HOUSE
The Suzuki School of Newton invites families and adult learners to our Open House on Saturday, Sept. 20th, from 2:30–4:00pm at our campus in Waban Center. Explore the Suzuki Preschool of Newton, serving children ages 2.9–5.5 with an arts-integrated curriculum that blends music, language, and academics. Learn about our Core Program for school-age students and adults, which provides comprehensive Suzuki music education through individual lessons, group classes, and musicianship training. Enjoy live performances, meet faculty, and tour classrooms. Discover how Suzuki builds creativity, confidence, and community for learners of all ages. Contact suzukinewton@gmail.com or (617) 964-4522 for details.
Quote of Note
“There’s nowhere you can be that isn’t where you’re meant to be…”― John Lennon
