NEWS FROM THE PTO

📝  REPEATS:

• VOLUNTEER STILL NEEDED - ANGELL’S PTO COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: We are seeking one volunteer to connect Angell’s PTO + community to others in the broader AAPS District. Our representative would attend PTO Council Meetings once a month (1-1.5 hrs, 4th Monday of each month, 7 pm) on Zoom, as well as take notes to share with Angell’s PTO. Low time commitment!! If you are interested in being Angell’s representative, please let Chavi know: president@angellpto.org. 

• VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED - TWO KEY VOLUNTEERS FOR SCIENCE OLYMPIAD: Each year, we are required to have two Key Volunteers to assist the WESO Board on the day of the Science Olympiad event. Unfortunately, we currently have no volunteers registered, and until we identify two Key Volunteers, we will not be able to register or participate in Science Olympiad. For more information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Key Volunteer section of the Head Coach Guidebook. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jill and Susan at angellscioly@gmail.com. - Jill and Susan

• NEXT ANGELL PTO MEETING ON ZOOM - MON, NOV 16, 6:30 PM: Agenda and Zoom link to follow closer to the date.

• FAMILY DUES: Thank you to the families who have contributed to date - covering 130 students (50% of our student population)!  To make your annual $150/child dues payment, please Venmo the PTO Treasurer @angellptotreasurer. Please include your student name(s) and “Yearly Dues” in the "What's it for?" field. If you prefer, checks may be delivered to the office.

• AAPS ADVOCACY: Please email president@angellpto.org if you would like to be added to a listserv for periodic updates on advocacy opportunities with AAPS. 

NEWS FROM PRINCIPAL FENECH

🚘  DASHBOARD NAME FOR CAR LINE: Need a new or extra bright orange name tag for your dashboard? Email valerioa@aaps.k12.mi.us, and we’ll get one to you. When staff can see your child’s name on the dashboard, the car line moves faster for everyone.

🧑‍🏫  PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES: Just a quick reminder to sign up for your parent-teacher conference if you haven’t already. If none of the times work for your family, please contact your child’s teacher - we’ll help find a time that works for you! We value your partnership.  

👚  LOST & FOUND: When you’re here for parent-teacher conferences, please take a moment to check the Lost & Found. It’s located in the vestibule, just inside the front doors, and it is brimming with sweatshirts! If something looks familiar, please take it home.

🧒  TALKING TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT SCHOOL: If “How was your day?” only gets a one-word answer, you’re not alone. Kids are often tired after school and need time to decompress. Try one of these instead: 25 Questions to Ask Your Kids Instead of Asking “How Was Your Day”. They work well at dinner, in the car, or at bedtime, and they’re great prep for parent-teacher conferences. 

🎃  NEED A HALLOWEEN COSTUME? Stop by the front entrance of Angell to select one for your child, or email fenechm@aaps.k12.mi.us and we’ll find one for your child.  

📝 FINAL REPEATS AND REMINDERS FOR HALLOWEEN:

• HALLOWEEN PARADE - FRI, OCT 30 AT 9:05 AM: Kids should come to school dressed in their costumes. Families can view the Halloween parade outside on our school grounds. Note: This parade takes about 30 minutes because kids traverse through the entire building, allowing classmates to see one another. 

• HALLOWEEN OPT-OUT: If you do not want your child/children to participate in the parade or any Halloween-themed activities, please reach out to me at fenechm@aaps.k12.mi.us, and I’ll arrange for alternative activities. 

• HALLOWEEN COSTUME GUIDELINES: 

Costumes should not include scary masks or full face paint. Staff must be able to easily identify all students, and costumes should be appropriate for a family parade.

Fake weapons and blood are not permitted. 

Costumes that could be offensive or perpetuate a stereotype of someone’s culture, gender, etc. are not permitted.

Kids should bring a change of clothes if their costume is not appropriate for playing at recess or staying comfortable for several hours.

Be sure your child is capable of changing out of their costume without adult assistance.