June 14th, 2026
THIS WEEK AT ANGIER
- June 15 – 18 – Spirit Week
- June 19 – NO SCHOOL – Juneteenth
Dear Angier Families,
June is in full swing! Thank you to Stephan Konar, Zoe Bell, Katie Mui, and Allison Jimmerson for hosting a playdate for our incoming kindergarteners.
The BINs just keep on coming! Thank you to:
- Susie Salcetti, Morgan Maeder, Michelle, Sandals, and Jessica Shahda for hosting an awesome pool party for the 2nd graders
- Morgan Maeder, Christin An, Elizabeth Brill, and Caroline Levy for a wonderful 4th grade pool party
- Brigid Tobin and Jen Stein for hosting the 3rd grade mom’s night out
- Michelle Ahern, Kristin Schaffrath, and Payal Patel-Modi for hosting the 1st grade movie night
COMING UP
EXTENDED!–LAST CALL FOR ANGIER ARTWORK (due date June 18): 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)
SLIP AND SLIDE (June 19): Come cool off with us on June 19th at 1:30pm at the Nelson residence (45 Amherst Road Waban, MA) for some slip and slide fun planned by the dads! We’ll have snacks and refreshments. Please bring your bathing suits and towels. Please note: This is NOT a drop-off event. All students must be accompanied by a caretaker. Sign up here!
LAST DAY FUN (June 25): We are bringing back the FOAM to celebrate the end of the year! Join us on the back plaza right after school for an all school pizza and foam party! Pack a suit and towel (some may want goggles!). Event is free; all we ask is that you RSVP HERE, so we can have enough food on hand!
Please note this is not a drop off event and all children must be accompanied by a caretaker to participate in foam, pizza and sweet treat!
REMINDERS
- VOLUNTEER SLATE: We are starting to plan next year–Check out next year’s volunteer slate here. Take a look at all the different ways to get involved, and please reach out with any questions or new ideas for events!
- 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 Andr
ea 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 NEWS
Thank you from the 5th Grade!
A huge thank you from the 5th grade for all the wonderful donations to this year’s community service project. The 5th graders donated 105 Birthday Bags filled with cake mix, frosting, sprinkles and candles to the Centre Street Food Pantry. THANK YOU ANGIER COMMUNITY!
Angier SEPAC Liaison — Volunteer Needed for the 2026-2027 School Year
After serving as Angier’s liaison to Newton’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) for many years, the current liaison and family will be transitioning to being Angier alumni! We’re looking for a current Angier parent to step in and fill this role.
The liaison serves as the link between Angier families of students receiving special education services and the SEPAC Board — sharing news, resources, and questions and concerns as they arise. It’s a great way to stay connected, support fellow families, and have a voice in district-wide special education conversations.
Interested or want to learn more? Please reach out to either Orla Higgins or Rachel Griffin for more information about Angier’s specific needs, or contact Lindsay Klump at lindsay.klump@gmail.com, who serves as the Liaison Chair on the SEPAC Board and can answer any SEPAC-related questions.
COMMUNITY NEWS
SOCCER MINI SESSION – Friday 6/19
Does your daughter love soccer? Are you looking to keep your girls busy for a few hours on Juneteenth? Angier alums Avery Lu and Esme Zannis, now rising 9th graders at Newton South, are offering a mini session next Friday, 6/19, for girls in 1st-4th grade from 9-11am on Hamilton Field. The focus will be on building confidence and having fun! Cost is $30. Bring your lunch and stay an extra hour for $10 more to play card games, more soccer, and games with the coaches!
Avery and Esme have been on the top NGS travel team since the 3rd grade and both play club soccer at the ECNL regional level. To sign up, or if you have any questions, email the girls directly at: learntolovethegame@gmail.
Brookline Robotics Initiative’s FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) Robotics Virtual Info Session (Sun 6/21, 7-8 PM via Zoom)
Next Sunday, 6/21, 7-8 PM, the Brookline Robotics Initiative will host a virtual Zoom info session about FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) robotics. It includes a general overview of FLL and different program levels/options for interested families and students. Please register using this link. If you’re interested, but unable to attend, you can still register and receive future email updates, info and support opportunities (FLL Info Session RSVP). Any questions, feel free to email them at brooklineroboticsinitiative
Service Stars Juneteenth Program
This year, Service Stars is partnering with Newton Community Education at Newton North. We’ll have a table there where the kids will be selling lemonade and baked goods to raise money to purchase Fusion Dolls for kids in need. Please click the link to register and for more info!
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.
Newton Schools Foundation Honor thy Teacher
Show your appreciation to your students’ teacher or school staff member by making a gift in their name to the Newton Schools Foundation. NSF has supported every school in this district by providing educator-requested grants totaling more than $180,000 this year alone (and over $4million since 1985). We are a 501(c)(3) organization that exists solely to support Newton Public Schools. To see how your school has benefited from NSF support, please see here.
Each person honored receives a fun magnet (you see them around town) and we share the names with Dr. Nolin! They are a beloved tradition among educators and staff!
CLASSIFIEDS
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
Quote of Note
“One classroom door closes, but a world of possibilities opens. Embrace the adventure of summer!”-Unknown
COMING UP
- June 25 – Last day of school for students, 12:10 dismissal, 5th grade Silly String, All School Foam/Pizza Party (students and caregivers)
