Wed, Sept 16 – Curriculum Night, 6:00-7:30 PM. Please note: this evening is not designed with children in mind. If you do not have an option for childcare, please bring quiet toys to keep children occupied.
6:00 and 6:30 - Repeat presentations by classroom teachers in their classrooms
7:00 - School-wide presentation led by Principal Fenech in the auditorium
Wed, Sept 23 | First PTO Meeting, 6:30 PM. In-person with childcare and snacks, or join on Zoom.
Wed, Sept 23 | School Picture Day. Pre-order here
Wed, Sept 23 | School Directory Form due. Inclusion is optional
Thurs, Sept 24 | Angell Fall Family Picnic, 5:30-7:30 PM. Sign up to volunteer. Families are invited to visit and enjoy refreshments with the Angell community.
Mon, Sept 28 | No School. Staff Professional Development
Fri, Oct 9 & Mon, Oct 12 | No School. October Break
Fri, Oct 16 | Movie Night. Details coming soon.
Fri, Oct 30 | Halloween Parade, 9 AM. Half-Day, Dismissal at 11:50 AM.
Helpful links: Family Dues + Fundraising | Volunteer | Description of Annual Events
NEWS FROM THE PTO
📅 PTO MEETING - SEPT 23, 6:30 PM: The first PTO meeting will take place in-person and on Zoom. This is one of only a few in-person PTO meetings, so please come and connect with fellow families! We will have snacks and childcare. Agenda items include:
Welcome Back
Principal Points with Fenech
Events Calendar and PTO Volunteer Needs
Science Olympiad Update
Family Dues
AAPS Contract and Budget Updates
🧺 ANGELL FALL FAMILY PICNIC - SEPT 24, 5:30 PM: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - sign up here. Families are invited to visit and enjoy refreshments with their fellow Angell community! The event will be at Angell. All City Dogs will be selling hot dogs, vegetarian options, and beverages - you can pay with cash, credit card, or Venmo. The Angell PTO will also provide free donuts and cider. This will be an outdoor event, so please bring chairs or blankets to sit on.
💲 PTO FUNDRAISING LEADERSHIP TRANSITION: We are saying goodbye and thank you to Hayett Chater, who is stepping down as the PTO’s Fundraising co-leader due to their family’s relocation to Florida - we will miss you, Hayett! We are also happy to announce that Alicia Pani has stepped up to co-lead fundraising this year, along with Andrea Lawson - thank you, Alicia! If you wish to help Angell PTO’s fundraising efforts, please contact Andrea and Alicia at fundraising@angellpto.org.
✅ PARENT SURVEY: Please fill out the 2026-2027 Parent Survey to let us know how you can support or volunteer this year. We have urgent and particular needs in the following areas:
Fall Picnic (sign up above)
Classroom Parents, especially for Ms. Newman (5th) and Ms. Hepner (2nd). You can also reach out to Elyse Geeting with questions or to volunteer: elysegeeting@gmail.com
Science Olympiad
📝 REPEATS
🤝 FAMILY DUES: Thank you to the families who have contributed to date - covering 104 students (37% 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.
🔬 SCIENCE OLYMPIAD PLANNING COMMITTEE: We’re looking for a few dedicated parents to join us and help organize and prepare for the WESO season ahead. The planning committee will help divide the major responsibilities, including: Grade-level supervision, particularly on competition day; recruiting and coordinating our two key volunteers; t-shirt organization; and other planning and logistics responsibilities. If you’re willing to help, please email AngellSciOly@gmail.com.
📃 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. And, in the meantime, you can meet the 2026 Ann Arbor School Board Candidates on Thursday, September 17th at 7 pm. Register to attend in-person or virtually.
NEWS FROM PRINCIPAL FENECH
AAPAC - The Ann Arbor Parent Advisory Committee for Special Education (AAPAC) is a group of parents and guardians working to positively impact the education of all students with an emphasis on those with special needs. Key resources and meeting schedules are on the AAPAC website and Facebook page (Ann Arbor Parent Advisory Committee).
AAPS COMMUNITY RESOURCES - If your family is in need of resources, everything from medical resources to food support, please visit www.a2schools.org/students-families/community-resources. I also encourage families to reach out to me as well.
6 & 6:30 PM: Classroom teachers will offer the same presentation twice, giving you flexibility to attend more than one child’s session.
7 PM: Join me in the auditorium for a whole-school welcome, including remarks from our PTO.
A note about children: This evening is designed for adults. If childcare isn’t an option, please bring a quiet activity or toys to help your child stay occupied during the presentations.
Parking will be a challenge. Please consider walking or biking.
🦮 VOLUNTEER LOLA WALKER: If you want to walk Lola on Mondays and Fridays, please email me. She needs a 5-10 minute walk around 11:30 AM.
