From the PTO

May 25th, 2026

THIS WEEK AT ANGIER

• May 27 – Angier Art Show Opens, 8:10-8:30AM (Before the Assembly)
• May 27 – All School Assembly, 8:30AM (Kindergarten crowns 5th Grade)
• May 27 – 5th Grade parent meeting with Brown Principal, 9AM
• May 29 – Grade 4 Band and String Performance, 2PM
• May 29 – Angier School Council Meeting, 8-9AM

Dear Angier Families,

We hope that everyone had a meaningful Memorial Day Holiday Weekend! It’s a busy time of year–read on for all the exciting things to come!

BIN season is still going strong. Thank you to Dana Ropper for a fantastic class on how to make the best charcuterie boards in Waban. Thank you to Heather Cosgrove, Allie Keller, Emily Kuksin, and Emilie Wagner for a fun 1st grade mom’s night out, and to Elizabeth Ducoff and Eva Barbier for getting the 2nd grade moms together!

There are also several upcoming BINs that unexpectedly have spots available, some of the BIN’s include:

● Cornhole & Kegs on Saturday, June 6
● Dad’s Arcade Night on Saturday, June 20

If you’ve been holding out, now is your time! Purchase here!

• COMING UP

● 5TH GRADE CROWNING (May 27): Join the Angier community for the last assembly of the year where the Kindergartners will crown their 5th grade buddies on Wednesday, May 27th at 8:30 am in the gym. This is one you won’t want to miss–don’t forget the tissues.

● ART SHOW (beginning May 27): Stop by the halls at Angier during the opening of the art show on 5/27 before the assembly to see all the beautiful art made by the students. If you can’t make it on Wednesday, stop by after school on Monday, 6/1 from 2:50-3:30 or Wednesday, 6/3 following color day!

● LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT YEAR (June 1): We are already preparing for next school year! Looking out for next year’s PTO volunteer slate in your inbox on Monday, June 1!

● RUN, COLOR, FUN (June 3): Color Day is coming up on Wednesday, June 3, and we need your help to bring it to life! This all-school field day, organized by our amazing PE teacher Mr. Carr, is a highlight of the year—filled with cooperative games and outdoor fun for every grade. This event runs on volunteer power! It is a joyful event and well worth the time out of your usual schedule! Sign up today! With appreciation and sunscreen!

● ICE CREAM SOCIAL (June 7): Join the Angier community on Sunday, June 7 from 2-4 for an ice cream sundae party on the Angier Playground. Ice cream from Cabots (no nuts and there will be a dairy-free option). Suggested $5 per kid or $20 per family donation to the 5th grade! Sign-up here. This event is rain or shine–we will move to the cafeteria if it rains. See you on June 7! Questions? Contact Ashley O’Connor or Anna Laski.

● CALLING ALL ARTISTS (due date June 8): Our annual artwork contest is on! Your child’s artwork could be featured on the cover or inside of the 2025-2026 Angier Handbook or Directory! Please have your Angier artist submit their artwork at the front table of school by June 8, with the following requirements:

○ 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.)

○ Artists are encouraged (but not required) to include the words “Angier”, “Angier Elementary School”, and/or the Angier Agreement(s) being illustrated

○ Child’s name and teacher in pencil on the BACK of the art (not the front)

REMINDERS

▪ LOST & FOUND: The lost and found will be cleaned out on Wednesday, May 27, right after the assembly. Don’t miss your last chance to find your child’s lost water bottles, jackets, boots, sweatshirts, and more!

▪ AS THE GARDEN GROWS: Everything is in bloom, and we’re looking for volunteers to help water the school garden over the summer. It’s an easy and important way to keep our garden thriving through the hot weather, and a low time commitment. Whether you’re a garden lover or just want an excuse to enjoy the outdoors, we’d love your help. Click here to find out more and sign up.

▪ BULK SUPPLIES: It’s that time of year – if you are a “plan ahead” kind of person, Bulk Supplies are open for 2026/27! Take one thing off your fall to-do list!

▪ 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!

▪ 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.

The Angier PTO team is always available if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. Feel free to contact us whenever you need!

Warmly,

Katherine, Jessica & Michelle
Angier PTO co-Presidents
Copresidents@angierpto.org

Angier Takes Over The Greater Boston Stage! Ice Cream and Annie!
2nd grader Audrey Awad will be performing as “Molly” in Annie at the Greater Boston Stage Company on Wednesday, June 24 at 2 PM. Angier families are invited to attend this special show at discounted rates. Angier students can receive 50% off tickets at $22 with promo code ANGIER, and Christie’s Ice Cream across from the theater is also offering a discount for Angier students that day. For tickets, visit  Greater Boston Stage Company or call the box office at 781-279-2200. For more details, carpool coordination, or information about other show timings, contact knyquist@partners.org.

ActiveMinds Tutoring – The School Year’s Almost Over. Your Growth Isn’t.
Over 15 years of providing tutoring for all academic subjects, studying skills, and standardized test prep (SAT/ACT, ISEE, SSAT). Contact ActiveMinds to learn more about our personalized plans with experienced tutors. 617.227.2225 | learnmore@activemindstutoring.com   http://www.activemindstutoring.com/

Creative Summer Fun at the New Art Center 
Join us at the New Art Center in Newtonville this summer. Registration is open for kids’ camps, teen intensives, and adult classes plus workshops. Summer Art Camps for grades 1–6 run from June through August and feature fun weekly themes including nature, animals, comics, cities, food, storytelling, and more. Campers will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media through hands-on creative projects. Learn more at  New Art Center newartcenter.org

Celebrate Theater on Ice Free Skating Show – Saturday, June 6, at 5:30 pm
Our very own Aleksey Goryachev (Grade 3) will be performing alongside nationally and world-ranked Theater on Ice Teams. Angier families are invited to cheer on local skaters at the Theater on Ice free skating show on Saturday. June 6 at 5:30pm at the Skating Club of Boston. Free parking available. For details, please reach out to oksana@oksanaskating.com.

Quote of Note

“A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his freedom.”   Bob Dylan

COMING UP

• June 3 – Color Day
• June 3 – Last Day of Art Show, 8:30-1PM
• June 3 – Pride Club Meeting, 12:20-1PM
• June 5 – School Spirit Day – Future Day
• June 5 – Principal/ PTO/ Parent Coffee, 8:15AM
• June 5 – Fifth Grade Band & Orchestra Informance, 2PM
• June 12 – Step Up Day to Brown Middle School for 5th Grade
• June 19 – NO SCHOOL – Juneteenth
• June 25 – Last day of school for students, 12:10 dismissal

Quick Clicks

• Subscribe to Angier Family Calendar online
• Newton Public Schools 2025-26 calendar
• Newton Public Schools 2026-27 calendar
• Elementary Lunch Menu (Search for “Angier” and then select elementary)