Nov. 8th, 2026
We hope everyone enjoyed the weekend, and we hope to see you next weekend at PJs & Pancakes!
Angier PTO co-Presidents
Morgan, Jessica & Michelle
Copresidents@angierpto.org
Greensheet Editors
Deb Basu & Nisha Subramanian
greensheeteditor@gmail.com
THIS WEEK AND NEXT WEEK AT ANGIER
- Annual Coat Drive: Angier is again partnering with Anton’s Cleaners to help keep our community warm this winter! Starting tomorrow through November 20, we’ll be collecting gently used kids’ and adult coats in a drop-off box located in the foyer near the Angier cafetorium. Please consider donating coats you no longer use—Anton’s will clean all donated items and ensure they reach individuals and families in need. Last year our community donated more than 150 coats–let’s do it again!
- No School on Veteran’s Day – Wednesday, November 11
- PJ’s and Pancakes- Saturday, November 14th (8:00-11:00am): Join us for a favorite Angier tradition, where you can enjoy a cozy breakfast served up by our volunteers. Advance tickets are $5 per person, with a maximum of $20 per family. Day-of tickets will cost $7 per person or max $25 per family. Click here to purchase tickets. We are looking for more adult and child volunteers to help flip, syrup and sprinkle – sign up here. Pajamas optional.
- Evening for Angier Info Session – November 15 (7:30pm) – EFA is our school’s biggest community and fundraising event of the year, and it’s an absolute blast to be part of! Whether you want to help out behind the scenes or join the incredible energy on the setup day, volunteering for EFA is a great way to connect with other Angier caregivers. Curious to learn more? Come join us to chat about open opportunities, big and small on Sunday, November 15, at Brigid Tobin’s house (55 Alban Road).
- Thursday, November 19th, 8:15am: PTO/Principal/Superintendent Coffee. Dr Nolan and School Committee Members will be available to answer questions and give insight into the current state of Newton Public Schools.
NEW AND NOTEWORTHY
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- Supporting Families in Need: We are launching our annual holiday gift card drive for Angier families in need. Last year, we raised over $3,000 to provide gift cards, distributed by school administrators, to those facing hardship. With your help, we aim to support even more neighbors this year. Please consider donating today.
- Teacher Appreciation Week (December 14-18): Our annual winter teacher appreciation is fast approaching! We are looking for volunteers to work with a team to help plan activities during the week to show our teachers how much we appreciate them! We have a catalog of ideas and vendors we have used, so this is not a heavy lift (but makes a huge impact!). Grab a friend and sign up here!
- Minted Holiday Card Fundraiser: Placing an order for holiday cards? Consider using Minted! Using code FUNDRAISEANGIERPTO will get you 20% your purchase, and 10% of your purchase will be donated back to the PTO.
ONGOING REMINDERS
- Subscribe to the PTO Calendar to see the latest schedule of PTO events. Note that this is a different calendar than the Angier Family Calendar that Dr. H sends out and includes PTO events.
- Angier Exchange – a community “pass-it-on” spreadsheet where Angier families can give away kids’ activity gear, clothing, equipment, and other gently used items they no longer need—and find things their own kids can use.Have soccer cleats that no longer fit? 5 pairs of JLDC Hip Hop shoes? Hockey gear, ski clothes, sports equipment, or camp supplies gathering dust? Click here to list it on the Exchange and let another Angier family put it to good use.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
- Thursday, November 19th, 8:15am: PTO/Principal/Superintendent Coffee. Dr Nolan and School Committee Members will be available to answer questions and give insight into the current state of Newton Public Schools.
- Wednesday, November 25, 8:30 am: All School Assembly
A MOMENT OF GRATITUDE
- Thank you to Jessica Bruce and Sarah Adler for treating Angier teachers to an amazing Woot Woot Cart!
- Thank you to Brigid Tobin and John Dempsey, Morgan Maeder, and David Kantrowitz, and Susie and Andrew Salcetti for hosting one of the last BINs of the season, the annual Grand Cru tasting!
COMMUNITY NEWS & CLASSIFIEDS
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Cooking for Good! Have a budding chef at home? Service Stars in Newton invites students in grades 4–8 to spend four Monday afternoons cooking and baking for a cause. Each week, kids will tackle a new hands-on project, build kitchen skills, and work together to support local families and food pantries while learning about food insecurity. The program meets Mondays from 4:00–5:30pm on November 30 and December 7, 14, and 21. To learn more about the program and register, click here.
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Needham Community Theatre presents Seussical! Come see Needham Community Theatre’s production of Seussical, featuring among the cast Angier 4th grader Kaya Stein and Angier alums Julie Steckmest and Mia Stein. Performances take place at Needham’s Newman Elementary auditorium November 20-22 and 28-29 (the weekends before and after Thanksgiving). For showtimes and tickets, visit needhamtheatre.org/seussical-
the-musical. - Share the Joy of Holiday Giving! Looking for a meaningful way to involve your kids in giving this holiday season? Help fulfill holiday wish lists for children at the James F. Condon School, a pre-K–8 school in South Boston, whose families could use extra support. Participating families will receive a child’s personal wish list to shop, wrap, and drop off in Waban by Sunday, December 13, for delivery before winter break. Past wishes have included winter clothing, pajamas, school uniforms, toys, dolls, games, books, and art supplies. Last year, this effort brought holiday cheer to 55 children! To participate, contact Elizabeth Brill at elizabethcbrill@gmail.com.
- 2026 Newton Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 22! – Kick off Thanksgiving week with the Newton Turkey Trot! The Kids 1-Mile Fun Run starts at 8:30am, followed by the 5K Run/Walk at 9:00am. Run, walk, volunteer, or come cheer! Register or volunteer at newtonturkeytrot.org. All proceeds support the Newton Food Pantry and Centre Street Food Pantry.
- Need a hand? Boston College students are available.JobsU connects BC students with Newton families for babysitting, tutoring, after-school pickup, yard work, errands, moving help and whatever else comes up. Every student is verified through their Boston College email. You choose who you want to work with and agree the rate directly with them. Over 120 students are signed up and applying to jobs. Request help at jobsu.app, or email ben@jobsu.app.
