Angell Elementary PTO

Thurs, April 9: Angell Parents’ Night Out to Support 5th Graders, 5 pm until late, at The Last Word. Make reservations here
Mon, April 13: PTO Meeting, 6:30 pm at Angell, or join virtually here - agenda is below

Important Dates

Fri, April 17: Deadline for Class Placement Input form - more info in Principal Fenech’s section below
Mon, April 20 to Fri, April 24: Scholastic Book Fair - sign up to volunteer here
Thurs, April 23: International Night, 6 pm - sign up for a country here
Mon, May 4 to Fri, May 8: Teacher Appreciation Week
Tues, May 5: No School - Election Day
Sat, May 9: Washtenaw Elementary Science Olympiad at Pioneer High School, all day
Fri, May 15: Field Day - more info coming soon
Mon, May 25: No School - Memorial Day
Wed, May 27- Fri, May 29: Fifth Grade Overnight Trip
Fri, June 5: Ice Cream Social, 6 pm - more info coming soon
Tues, June 9: Last Day of School - 11:35 am dismissal

Angell's 2025-2026 Calendar of Events

NEWS FROM THE PTO

🗓️ PTO MEETING - NEXT MON, APRIL 13, 6:30 PM: Our PTO meeting is next week in the PLTW room on the first floor, with snacks and child care provided - or virtual participation is welcome. Our planned agenda is:

Principal Points with Meg Fenech

Update on AAPS Negotiations with Special Guests and Angell Teachers Kris Hepner and Anne Ward

Upcoming Events: Int'l Night, Book Fair, Teacher Appreciation Week, WESO, Field Day

🍹🍽️🏕️ THIS WEEK: ANGELL PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT TO SUPPORT 5TH GRADERS - THURS, APRIL 9: The Last Word, owned by an Angell family, is hosting a fundraiser on April 9th to support our 5th graders’ overnight trip to Tamarack, a special annual milestone offered by only two schools in the district. Our goal is $1,200 to ensure every 5th grader can participate, and this is also an opportunity for all parents to connect, meet other Angell families, and enjoy a fun night out! 15% of all sales between 5PM - 10PM will go directly toward the trip, with any additional funds supporting the PTO. Reservations HERE.

Notes from The Last Word: This venue has limited seating capacity and will sell out. Reservations are first come first serve. Tables for two are limited, so please coordinate with friends and reserve larger tables (4+) when possible.

🌏 INTERNATIONAL NIGHT CELEBRATION - THURS, APRIL 23, 6-8 PM: With just two weeks to go, we already have 15 countries signed up for International Night, and we’d love to see even more representation from our amazing community! This is a wonderful opportunity to share your heritage or a country that is meaningful to your family. Simply complete the SIGN-UP FORM.

We are especially looking for families willing to share a short traditional dance or performance. Whether it’s a simple group dance, music, or a cultural demonstration, your participation will make the event more vibrant and meaningful for everyone. Students are welcome to team up with friends to prepare something together.

📖 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR AT ANGELL - MON, APRIL 20 TO FRI, APRIL 24: The Scholastic Book Fair will take place from Monday, April 20, to Friday, April 24, and we need volunteers to help make the event a success. Please use this link to sign up. You can help with set up, pack-up, assist with wish lists, or serve as a shopping assistant and/or cashier. All volunteers must complete the AAPS volunteer form and submit it to the office. Please email Ms. Lauer at lauers@aaps.k12.mi.us with any questions.

🤝 SUPPORTING AAPS TEACHERS: The PTO has been asked numerous times how parents can support AAPS teachers as they negotiate a new contract with the district - we encourage you to attend our next PTO meeting on Monday to hear directly from Angell teachers. We are unable to distribute more information in the Eagle Flyer, but you can find more information on the Angell PTO Facebook page, or feel free to reach out personally to the PTO anytime.

NEWS & NOTES FROM PRINCIPAL FENECH

NOTHING NEW THIS WEEK!

REPEATS/REMINDERS

📵 PHONES & APPLE WATCHES: Personal electronic devices are not permitted for use during the school day. Phones must be turned off and kept out of sight - just like middle school expectations. If students wear an Apple Watch, we ask that it be placed in School Mode or turned off and stored in backpacks. These expectations help us maintain a focused, safe, and respectful learning environment for all students.

🏫 CLASS PLACEMENT INPUT, 2026-2027: With just nine remaining Mondays in this school year, plans for the fall will soon be underway! The Angell staff spends a considerable amount of time creating class lists. We intentionally create heterogeneous classrooms, balancing components including gender, achievement, behavior, neighborhood, and ethnicity. We intend to create an optimal learning environment for all students. If you would like to offer input, use this form. Deadline: Friday, April 17th.

MATZAH DURING PASSOVER: AAPS is pleased to offer matzah for our students who observe Passover April 6 - 9. Matzah will be available upon request in the cafeteria during lunch to replace bread/yeast products served to students. The matzah meets USDA requirements and provides meaningful support to students and families observing Passover.

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