NEW this year: Angell PTO Learning Grant Program
This new Learning Grant Program allows Angell Elementary students, parents or teachers to propose projects that benefit the learning of the Angell Elementary community. The program funds projects between $50 up to $1000 for the 2024-2025 school year, up to a total amount of $4500. The grants can be used for any number of creative projects and classroom items, dreamed up and executed by individuals, small groups or a class.
Any staff member, parent/guardian, or student of the Angell Elementary may apply for an Angell PTO Learning Grant by completing the Grant Request Form. Applications must be submitted by Friday, November 1, 2024. Please see here for more information about the application process and criteria. If you have any questions or need assistance completed the grant application process, please email our PTO Treasurer, Pam Seiler.
Important Dates
Thurs, Oct 31st - Halloween Parade @ 9:00am and Early Release at 1:00 pm
Fri, Nov 1st - Deadline for Angell PTO Learning Grant Applications & Pajama Day!
Tues, Nov 5th - No School, Election Day
Wed, Nov 6th - School Picture Retakes
Wed. Nov 27 - Fri. Nov 29 - No School. Thanksgiving.
Wed. Dec 4 - Early Release at 1 pm
News and Upcoming Events
Family Contributions and Fundraising
Thank you to all of the families who have contributed thus far. We have raised a little over $16,000 and are getting closer to our goal of $25,000. We are happy to receive any amount you are able to contribute. Payments may be made via Venmo @angellptotreasurer. Last 4 digits: 0375. Please include in the memo: email address, name of student(s), and “Fall FC.”
PTO Time and Talent Survey - we need help!
Please complete our Time and Talent Survey to let us know how you’d like to get involved this year.
Every parent or guardian of an Angell student is automatically a member of the PTO. The Angell PTO's mission is to build a sense of support, pride and enthusiasm, while encouraging parent and staff involvement in service of our children's education. What we accomplish in a school year requires participation from every family. That will look different for every family and that's ok! This might be setting up tables for our Book Fair, serving as Room Parent for your child's classroom, or chairing the Talent Show.
Teacher Treats
Calling all bakers! Now is your time to shine! Please review the slots posted and consider signing up to bring our teachers treats! Our goal this year is to provide treats every other week, and we have about forty staff on any given day. Thanks for your consideration. Staff always appreciate a sweet treat or surprise in the staff lounge!
Notes from Principal Fenech & the Office
SAFETY PROTOCOLS TO BRUSH UP
We need to know who is in the school at all times - both kids and adults - so thank you for reviewing the protocols below. These procedures are important for maintaining accurate attendance, a safe school, and an orderly office. Elementary schools have just one adult running the office and clinic during arrival and dismissal, so we want to avoid confusion and chaos.
Late to school? Parents/caregivers must first bring their child to the office to sign them in. Kids can grab an orange tardy pass and head to class.
Forgot something at home? Parents/caregivers can leave items in the office. The office staff will call students to grab the item, or we can deliver items to the classroom.
Need to pick up a child early? If it’s a planned early pickup, we encourage you to call the office or email the attendance line to help us stay organized. Regardless of whether you provide advance notice, parents/caregivers must come to the office first. We then call the classroom so the teacher is aware their student is leaving. Last, please do not come for an early pick up between 3:30-3:45PM. This window of time is very difficult when the office has to collaborate with after-care programs and this is a time when kids are often at recess.
COMFORT KITS - THANK YOU!
Yesterday our Student Council assembled the Comfort Kits that were delivered to patients receiving treatment for breast cancer. Thank you for your contributions and kindness. This event was meaningful to many Angell families.
HALLOWEEN
Halloween falls on an early release day so we dismiss at 1:00PM. We will host a Halloween Parade at 9:00AM so kids should come to school dressed in their costumes.
Guidelines for costumes:
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, heritage, or religion are not permitted.
Costumes should not hinder ability to participate in classes, including P.E.
Kids should bring a change of clothes if their costume is not appropriate for the lunchroom, playing at recess, and/or running during P.E.
Be sure costume pieces are labeled so nothing gets misplaced.
Families are welcome to view the Halloween Parade outside on our school grounds. All classes parade inside the building, then the parade will exit the front doors of school and loop back into the building on the lower playground. The entire parade should run from 9:00-9:25AM. Each classroom goes outside one time.
Lastly, if you do NOT want your child to participate in the parade or any Halloween-themed activities, please let me know. Reach out to me at fenechm@aaps.k12.mi.us and I’ll arrange for alternative activities.
PAJAMA DAY ON FRIDAY
We want to help you tired children by making it pajama day on Friday! Please help us by not sending your tired child to school with fistfuls of candy. ;)
SPIRITWEAR
Families who ordered spiritwear should check backpacks later this week. If you ordered for multiple children, we typically put the spiritwear in the backpack of the older child. (Thank you to Underground Printing for working with us!)
GREEN TEAM’S POP THE TOP!
What is the Pop Tab Battle? The Ronald McDonald House Charity Annual Pop Tab Battle is a friendly competition to see which House can collect the most pop tabs, between the Ronald McDonald House of Central Ohio and the Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor. Help us beat the Ohio RMHC by collecting pop tabs during the month of November, leading up to the big game on November 30! Click here for more info on the collection of tabs.
ALL REPEATS & REMINDERS:
REPORT ABSENCES TO THE ATTENDANCE EMAIL
If keeping a child home please email ang_attendance@a2schools.org to share your child’s full name and the reason for their absence.
HILL & OXFORD
The City of Ann Arbor is still seeking applicants for our vacant crossing guard position at Hill St and Oxford. Please share this direct link with interested folks. In the meantime, we will install the orange “See Me” flags for kids to hold up as they cross the road. Families might also want to reach out to the City of A2 with suggestions for signage or a traffic study in this location.
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER
We take kids outside for recess in light rain, and temperatures above zero degrees so please be sure your child has appropriate clothes for rainy days and eventually snow and cold temperatures. If your family needs support acquiring any needed clothing, please reach out to me at fenechm@a2schools.org