Angell Elementary PTO

Thurs, April 23: International Night, 6-8 pm - volunteer here
Today to Fri, April 24: Scholastic Book Fair
Fri, April 24: Deadline to purchase autographed copy of Katherine Applegate’s book - purchase here

Important Dates

Mon, May 4 to Fri, May 8: Teacher Appreciation Week - more info coming soon
Tues, May 5: No School - Election Day (Staff attend PD)
Sat, May 9: Washtenaw Elementary Science Olympiad at Pioneer High School, all day
Wed, May 13: Registration opens for 2026-2027 Before- and After-care, 10 am
Thurs, May 14: Half Day - Dismissal at 11:50 am (Report Writing)
Fri, May 15: Field Day - volunteer here
Mon, May 18: Angell Volunteer and Supporter Celebration + PTO Meeting, 9 am
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

🌏 INTERNATIONAL NIGHT CELEBRATION - THURS, APRIL 23, 6-8 PM: Join us this Thursday for a community-favorite evening filled with delicious food, vibrant cultures, and incredible energy from around the world. Whether you're coming to support friends, explore new traditions, or just have a great time, there’s something for everyone! A few last minute notes:

Add your family pictures to our VIRTUAL AROUND-THE-WORLD SLIDESHOW that will be running in the auditorium and cafeteria!
If you haven’t signed up but would still like to bring a dish or wear a traditional costume, please feel free to do so!
Contact Zeina if you would like to host a station or have any last minute questions or requests.
We need volunteers to help us run the event smoothly. Please sign up HERE.

👟 FIELD DAY: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - FRI MAY 15: Field Day will be on Friday, May 15, and is a favorite of Angell students. Since Angell’s Field Day is a parent-led event, please consider volunteering to make the day a success; last year, we had almost 50 volunteers who made the day fun and smooth! Lower Elementary Volunteers are needed from 9:25 -11:30 am, and Upper Elementary Volunteers are needed from 1:25 - 3:30 pm. Please fill out this FIELD DAY VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP SHEET. Note: We’re preemptively reserving Thursday, June 4th as our rain-check date. Please indicate on the sign up sheet if you’re available for your shift on June 4th, in the event we need to rain-check.

REPEATS/REMINDERS

🗓️ PTO MEETINGS: A special thank you to two Angell teachers for attending the last PTO meeting. For those who didn’t attend, we can share notes and a recording from the meeting - please email secretary@angellpto.org to receive links to both. The last PTO meeting of the year will be held on Monday, May 18, at 9 am. We invite all families to stay after drop-off to enjoy coffee and snacks, in celebration of everyone who volunteers at Angell and supports the PTO. We couldn’t do it without you!

☑️ SEEKING PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR: Would you like to be more involved with Angell’s PTO, or learn more about a board position? We would love to talk to you! Please reach out to our PTO President Chavi Keeney Nana. Currently, we are seeking anyone interested in partnering on or leading any of the Exec Board positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, or Fundraising.

📖 SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR AT ANGELL - MON, APRIL 20 TO FRI, APRIL 24: The Angell Elementary School Book Fair welcomes students and families to purchase books while supporting the library. Students will shop during school on Wednesday and Friday, and families can also shop during International Night (6–8 pm). Payment options include cash, credit cards, checks, and Scholastic eWallets. Families can donate funds to help students in need through the "Share the Fair" option on the Book Fair website.

🤝 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 are unable to post about this issue in the Eagles Flyer, but please request our April PTO meeting notes and recording, follow the Angell PTO Facebook page or other social media, check out these action items, or feel free to reach out personally to the PTO anytime.

NEWS & NOTES FROM PRINCIPAL FENECH

👕 OVERFLOWING LOST & FOUND - CLAIM BY MAY 5: Over the next two weeks, as you visit the school for music performances and International Night, please check the Lost & Found by the front door for your family’s items. May 5th will be the last day to claim items before they are donated to the PTO Thrift Store.

REPEATS/REMINDERS

🍴 HELP NEEDED THROUGH YEAR-END - LUNCH AND RECESS VOLUNTEERS: The weather is finally starting to get gorgeous - what a perfect time to spend your lunch hour outside at Angell! We have been lucky to have several UM students helping during the winter months, but they will be leaving us next week. If you can help volunteer with lunch/recess through the end of the year, we would really appreciate it - please let me know.

🎒 NEW KINDER ENROLLMENT NUMBERS FOR 2026-2027: If you know any families with incoming new-to-Angell kindergarten students, please encourage them to enroll as soon as possible. We are beginning the process of reviewing in-district transfer requests, so having an accurate count of new kindergarten students from the Angell attendance area is especially important. (When it’s time for pre-existing families to register for next year, we’ll let you know.)

📑 AUTHOR VISIT - FRI, MAY 8: Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan, will visit Angell on May 8th for an exclusive author visit with our students. Families can purchase signed copies of Katherine’s books through April 24th via this link. See more information via the flyer below.

📅 REGISTRATION DATE FOR 2026-2027 BEFORE & AFTER-CARE - WED, MAY 13: Does your family need before and/or after-care next school year? Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 13, at 10:00 AM to register your student(s) for the AM and PM program! Scholarship opportunities are available to qualified families, and applications will open on May 1. Please call 734-994-2300 ext 53253 or email aapschildcare@aaps.k12.mi.us for questions!

📵 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 set to School Mode or turned off and stored in their backpacks. These expectations help us maintain a focused, safe, and respectful learning environment for all students.

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