April 28th, 2024
This week at Angier
- Apr. 30: Invention Invasion (6:30-7:30PM)
- May 1: Assembly led by Kindergarten & Angier Upstanders (8:30AM)
- May 1: Pride Club
Dear Angier families-
Oh what a night! For those that were able to attend, our Evening for Angier Committee put on a phenomenal event Saturday night. An enormous thank you to our Chairs and true Prom Queens, Becky Bailey Bristol, Ann Stanberry and Emilie Wagner. Additional thanks to the entire committee – Christina An, Abby Chud, Shirley De Chant, Leigh Janczak, Hina Kaleem, Karen Lackner, Jessica Lincoln, Morgan Maeder, Susie Salcetti, Jess Shahda, and Vidya Subramanian. It’s never too early to think about next year, so if you would like to be involved in next year’s event, please let us know. Big thanks to our in-house entertainment celebrity, Mr. Bouie and his award winning band – The SweetBeats. Catering for the event was provided by Tallula.
Thank you to Emilie Wagner and Kathryn Aboujaoude for delivering some sweet treats to the teachers Friday!
GET PUMPED
The Invention Invasion is coming Tuesday, April 30 from 6:30 – 7:30PM in the Angier cafetorium– Everyone is invited to see the inventions and join in the fun!
FORGET YOUR WORRIES, JUST RIDE
Angier’s 3rd Annual Community Bike Ride and Rodeo is back on Saturday, May 11 at 8:30AM! Details and sign up here. Choose your speed and participate in either:
- a 5 mile bike ride
- a 1.5 mile bike ride
- a bike rodeo!
For those not riding, come and cheer on the riders, hand out water, and play on the plaza! Smaller bikes, scooters, bubbles and chalk will be supplied! Landry’s bike store will be present for any last-minute tune ups, adjustments, or to field any biking questions. Suggested donation for the event is $10 per person or $35 per family. Click here to donate. All kids MUST be accompanied by an adult and bike trailers welcome! Let’s enjoy being outside together as a community! These events can’t happen without your help, please consider volunteering.
Happy Passover to those who celebrate!
Warmly,
Katherine Biotti, Brigid Tobin & Miriam Blankenship
Angier PTO coPresidents
copresidents@angierpto.org
Quick Clicks
- Subscribe to Angier Family Calendar online
- Newton Public Schools 2023-24 calendar
- Newton Public Schools 2024-25 calendar
- Elementary Lunch Menu (Search for “Newton” and then select elementary)
ANGIER NEWS
Angier Wear Spring Sale — 1 Week Only (Apr 29 to May 2)!
The Angier Wear store is back for a 1-week flash sale for spring. Please help support the Angier PTO (and show your school spirit!) by purchasing your favorite Angier gear. Click he
New for 2024 we are bringing back PJ pants, and we have added sweatpants in youth and adult sizes. Please note that sizing runs small, so it’s a good idea to order a size up. As always, the store will run for a limited time only (April 29 to May 2), so place your order today!
Additionally (and as always), we have Angier car magnets for sale as well! $5. To order, please click here, fill out the spreadsheet, and pay via venmo.
Please reach out to Sara Mohan or Julie Higgins with questions. Thank you for your support!
Angier Upstanders Club Meeting – Weds., May 8
Join 5th grader Julia Rubin for the next Upstanders Club meeting on Wed. May 8, from 12:20-1:10PM in Room 301. Open to ALL GRADES. Bring your lunch and remember to change School Pass. If your child would like to join a group that teaches about how to stand up to bullying, please have them come to the next Upstanders meeting. Any questions? Email juliayrubin@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Waban Village Day and Family Fun Run – Sunday, May 19
Please save the date for the annual Waban Village Day and Family Fun Run – Sunday, May 19 from 10:00AM – 2:30PM. These family-friendly events will be kicked off by the Fun Run at 10:00AM and continue throughout the day in Waban Square with rides and amusements for kids of all ages, vendor tables and live music. Food will be available for purchase from local Newton favorite, Che! Empanada.
Racers of all ages are encouraged to participate in the Fun Run, including children who are permitted to ride bikes and scooters along the 3-mile racecourse. Walkers and those with strollers are also welcome. In order to be guaranteed a Fun Run race-day t-shirt, you must PRE-REGISTER for the Fun Run no later than Wednesday, May 1.
If you are interested in hosting a vendor table at the Waban Village Day event, register by clicking HERE. Both adults and kids are encouraged to participate.
Newton’s Celebration of Queer Culture
Celebration of Queer Culture (CQC) is a city-wide, youth-focused Pride event focused on highlighting and providing education for parts of queer culture (specifically queer history, art, music, and intersectionality) that are usually erased or taken out of the spotlight. Created by Rhiannon Esposito and Julia Dun Rappaport, two queer high-school students, we achieve this through a queer history segment, panel highlighting the intersectionality of local queer high schoolers (touching on race, ethnicity, religion, and family make up), queer art display, an art activity, live music, and more! We will also have a separate space with an art activity for younger kids, as well as a resource fair with queer-centered community organizations. This year, CQC will take place on June 15, 2024 at Newton City Hall. For more information and the event layout, check out our website, Instagram (@cqc_newton), or contact us at rhiespo@gmail.com and julia
Queer Artist Interest Form
SEPAC Awards
Each year, parents, guardians, and students are able to nominate NPS and Out of District teachers and staff for a Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Award. A SEPAC Award recognizes exceptional NPS and Out of District teachers, aides, behavior therapists, psychologists, bus drivers, crossing guards, administrators, and other staff for the role they played in a student’s special education journey this past academic year. Interested in nominating an exceptional NPS or Out of District teacher and/or staff member? The deadline for nominations is Monday, May 13. Please click on the link to submit a nomination and learn more about the nomination process! Special Education Parent Advisory Council Awards Nomination Process
Newton Neighbors Diaper Drive
Help support local families who need diapers by donating to Newton Neighbors diaper drive through Tuesday, May 4th.
Sizes NB – 7 are accepted at the following locations:
- FamilyACCESS of Newton, 492 Waltham St, West Newton
- Monday to Friday, 8:00AM to 6:00PM
- American Legion Nonantum Post 440, 295 California St, Nonantum
- 7 days a week, 9:00AM–6:00PM
- Purchase diapers from the NN Amazon Wish List (https://tinyurl.com/
nndiaperdrive2024) - Diapers will be shipped directly to a collection point
Does your family need diapers? Pick up free diapers at Family ACCESS of Newton or American Legion Nonantum Post 440 on Saturday, May 11 from 7:30AM to 12:30PM No ID or registration is required.
Newton Schools Foundation
LOOKING FOR A GREAT WAY TO THANK A TEACHER OR SCHOOL STAFF MEMBER DURING TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK?
Newton Schools Foundation Honor Thy Teacher program enables families to pay tribute to teachers and school staff by making a gift to Newton Schools Foundation in their name. It’s a great way to show your appreciation during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6 – May 10) or at any time until the end of the school year, while adhering to the Newton Public School’s teacher gift policy.
A donation to Newton Schools Foundation will support grants that fund new approaches in the classroom, professional development for teachers, and programs that promote equity for all students. To learn more about the programs NSF funds, see our Impact page.
Say Thank You! to the teachers and staff members who have made a difference for your students. Now more than ever, show your appreciation by making a gift in their honor to NSF’s Honor Thy Teacher campaign. The teachers are thrilled to receive this honor, as you can see in the slide show here.
Find out more and donate on the NSF website, scan the QR code, or mail your donation to Newton Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 590020, Newton Centre, MA 02459. (Please be sure to include the name(s) of your child(ren) and the names of the teacher(s) and/or staff you are honoring and their schools).
CLASSIFIEDS
Newton Youth Hockey is accepting registrations for the girls ice hockey program
NYH’s girls teams are for girls between 8 and 14 years old, born anytime in 2010 through 2015.
If we get enough interest, we’ll hold a free skate for new players to try skating with some of the girls and coaches that are currently in the program. If you don’t already own hockey gear, but are interested in trying it, we will have some gear that you can borrow.
Please go to https://www.newtonyouthhockey.com/program/girls-travel/3515 to register or to find more information about the upcoming free skate and about the program as a whole.
If you are unsure about what program would be right for your daughter, please reach out to our Registrar, Joe Haggerty at registrar@newtonyouthhockey.com, to discuss the options available.
If you have any other questions, please reach out to us directly at president@newtonyouthhockey.com.
QUOTE OF THE NOTE
“The whole place was dressed to the nines, and we were dancing, dancing like we’re made of starlight.” – Taylor Swift
Upcoming Events
- May 7 & 8: STE MCAS (Grade 5 only)
- May 8: Angier Upstanders (12:20PM)
- May 9: Early release (12:10PM)
- May 11: Angier Bike Ride Rodeo (8:30AM)
- May 20 & 21: Math MCAS
- May 22: 4th grade chorus concert
- May 27: Memorial Day (No school)
- May 29: Assembly – Crowning of the 5th Graders (8:30AM)
