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 here
Mon, Sept 28 | No School. Staff Professional Development
Tues, Oct 6 | Science Olympiad Parent Coach Information Session, 7 PM. Zoom link
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
ANGELL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD NEEDS YOU TO COACH : We’re gearing up for our best WESO year yet, and it all depends on our amazing parent coaches! All you need is a willingness to learn, a passion for helping kids, and an interest in having fun together in a friendly, hands-on environment. Science and Engineering backgrounds are not required.
Last year, more than 90 Angell students participated, and we couldn’t make it happen without our incredible parent coaches and volunteers. Your involvement makes all the difference!
If you’re interested, please join us for our Parent Coaches Information Session: Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 PM, Join Zoom Meeting | Meeting chat link, Meeting ID: 872 0370 5018, Passcode: 4efVdH
The session will also be recorded and shared afterward for anyone who can’t make it live. Come learn what coaching involves, ask questions, and see how you can be part of representing Angell on the best day ever! Reach out to us at AngellSciOly@gmail.com.
-Jill and Susan
THIS WEEK:
📅 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! Snacks and childcare are available. 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, especially for set-up and serving - sign up here. For sale: All City Dogs (hot dogs, vegetarian options, and beverages). For free - donuts and cider. Please bring chairs or blankets to sit on.
📝 REPEATS (BUT STILL IMPORTANT):
PARENT SURVEY: Please fill out the 2026-2027 Parent Survey to let us know how you can support or volunteer this year.
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.
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
▶️ SPECIALS STAFF: Please click here for an introduction from every Specials teacher at Angell.
👣 WALKING CLUB: Have you noticed a small plastic foot or charm turning up in your washing machine? That's not a mystery — it's a token from Walking Club! Each week, kids who join this lunchtime activity have the chance to earn one by walking or jogging five laps around the school. I challenge students to collect as many as they can throughout their year at Angell!
🔍 IN SEARCH OF:
1-2 parents to help organize gently used and new winter gear. Before snowflakes fall we want to get items ready for anyone who might need them. When this organization happens is quite flexible.
AAPS is hiring school nurses, including one who will support Angell. Nurse Jen Vennekotter was reassigned to Slauson and Lawton. She is supporting Angell as much as possible until we can fill this position. Please share this School Nurse Job Posting with interested RNs.
Interested in supporting projects that benefit the community? I am seeking a Student Council Parent Liaison to collaborate with Student Council lead, Ms. Kelly Andrews, to bring student-led projects to fruition!
Have an air diffuser collecting dust? It’s an odd ask, but I like when teacher collaboration spaces and the hallways smell pleasant. Before spending school funds, I often see if items already exist within our community. If you have an air diffuser for Angell, let me know or simply drop it off.
👏 APPRECIATIONS:
Our parent volunteer lunch crew is pretty robust - thank you to Ben Carpenter, Julia Ford, Amy Hooberman, Jonathan Lawson, Nathan Lee, and Deepa Malaiyandi!
Thank you to Kristin Giant for ordering and delivering the PTO sponsored dinner for teachers last Wednesday. Vica Shakhin & Nathan Lee also helped with set-up and dessert. Teachers always appreciate the gift of nourishment!
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.
