Sept. 1st, 2026
Welcome back to Angier! We are excited to see everyone on the plaza tomorrow! As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or suggestions!
Morgan, Jessica & Michelle
Angier PTO co-Presidents
Copresidents@angierpto.org
THIS WEEK AT ANGIER
- First Day of School and Welcome Back Coffee – Wednesday, September 2: Please join us on the back plaza immediately after drop off for coffee with fellow Angier parents.
- Cookies and Lemonade on the Playground – Friday, September 4, 3:15pm: Celebrate the end of the first week with cookies and lemonade on the playground. Kids attending AASP are invited and will receive information directly from the program. Fun starts at 3:15pm—sign up here!
WEEKLY CHECKLIST & REMINDERS
- Classroom Supplies: For a flat fee of $65 per child, the PTO purchases all of the school supplies needed throughout the school year and delivers them directly to school! Supplies have already been purchased; please pay for each child in your family here. Financial assistance is available (confidential@angierpto.org). Not sure if you’ve paid? Reach out and we’ll let you know!
- Support the Classrooms: The PTO collects classroom funds centrally, and then allocates the funds across the school to cover class parties, teachers’ gifts and more. Suggested classroom fund donation is $35 per child – click here to donate today.
- Get involved: Angier PTO runs on volunteers! There are many ways, both big and small, to get involved, and we hope that you’ll find ways to connect that work for your family. Sign up here to join over 75 volunteers having fun and contributing to our community! If this is your first year at Angier, this is a great way to make connections and have fun! And if you have ideas for events or programs, we’d love to hear!
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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.
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Introducing 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
- Curriculum Night – Tuesday, September 15 (6:00-6:45, 6:45-7:30): See your children’s classrooms and hear from their teachers. Be on the lookout for Dr. H’s email to confirm your children’s time. The PTO will arrange a limited number of slots for babysitting for Angier students only during curriculum night–look for the sign-up in the coming weeks.
- Back to School Pizza Party – Friday, September 18 (5:30pm): Save the date for the annual pizza party. Sign up and details coming soon!
- First Assembly/Crowning of the Kindergarteners – Wednesday, September 30 (8:30-9:00am): Join us for the first assembly of the year, where the 5th graders will crown their kindergarten buddies to welcome them to the community.
- Kindergarten Principal/PTO Coffee – Wednesday, September 30 (9:00-10:00am): Join Dr. H and the PTO immediately after the assembly at 9:00am for coffee and conversation. This is a special PTO coffee for kindergarten parents to come together, ask questions, and talk about the first month at school.
- New Family Welcome Party – Sunday, October 4 (10:00-11:30): Is your family new to Angier this year? Get to know other new families at our annual new family welcome party. Location in Waban TBA!
- Community Dinner – October 17 – Save the date: Our beloved adults-only progressive dinner returns on October 17! And we need you to: #1 Save the date (don’t forget the babysitter!), and #2 Volunteer to host. Our new host guide outlines the options and includes the link to sign up. Thank you for helping to make this one of the best nights of the year!
A MOMENT OF GRATITUDE
- Thank you to our bulk supplies team, Brigid Tobin, Jill Hempen-Anthony, and Andrea Fong (and all of the student helpers!), for making sure everyone has all the supplies they need ready in their classrooms.
- Thank you to Michelle Wong and Corine Sinnette for making and delivering welcome packages to all our new students! What a special way to start the new year.
- Thank you to Allison Jimmerson, Zoe Bell, Stephen Konar, and Katie Mui for organizing playdates for kindergarten families throughout the summer!
- Thank you to Katherine Biotti for coordinating a delicious breakfast for our teachers on their first day back!
COMMUNITY NEWS & CLASSIFIEDS
- Garden City Kindergarten Soccer – Registration for the Fall 2026 Season of Garden City Kindergarten Soccer is open: Register here. The Fall 2026 season will begin the weekend after a very late Labor Day Weekend. It will run on Saturdays, from September 12th – October 31st at Peirce Elementary School (170 Temple St). More information and the link to registration can be found on our website here: www.gcksnewton.org.
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Book Block Party – hosted by your Newton Teachers! Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026 from 2-5 pm. Location: 29 Crafts Street, Suite 470. Free Books for Students of All Ages! Free Activities & Raffles! Free Ice Cream!
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Service Stars Afterschool Program – This fall, Service Stars is excited to welcome third, fourth, and fifth graders to Skills for Good. In this new after-school program, creativity, teamwork, and community service come together. The first eight-week series, Media Makers, begins Monday, September 14, and meets on Mondays from 4:00–5:30 pm. Students will have fun learning the basics of podcasting and documentary filmmaking while using their creativity to spotlight a local nonprofit and make a positive difference in the community. To learn more, please visit our website and the program registration page.
