Principal's Post

Dear Angell Families,

Our PTA is sponsoring a Holiday Shop where students can choose and purchase gifts for family members for the holiday season. We recognize that some our families may not have the means to support such an experience at school. However, in an effort to be inclusive and provide all students an opportunity to participate, our PTA has dedicated funds to support students.

If you would like your child to participate but cannot afford to send funds into school please complete the form below and I will work with our PTA to privately provide your child an opportunity to participate. We will provide your child the same form used by all students with a designated amount to spend.

This form must be submitted no later than Wednesday, November 29th as the Holiday Shop will open on Monday, December 4, 2023. Please use the button below to access the form.

Please make sure to include all the necessary information below so I can process your request in a timely fashion. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me directly at 248-837-8501 or Vincenzo.gigliotti@berkleyschools.org

I am grateful for the opportunity to partner with our PTA. This is one of many reasons I am thankful to be a part of the Angell community. I wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Also included in this edition of the Principal’s Post . . . . . .

• Angell Holiday Assistance Form
• Counselor's Corner
• Tri-Community Coalition Presents: Mental Health Magician Anthony Grupido
• Youth Assistance Holiday Gifts Program
• PTA Updates
• PTA Craft Night
• PTA Holiday Gift Shop
• Caring and Sharing
• Upcoming Events
• November Lunch Menu
• School Calendar
• Nuts and Bolts

Sincerely,

Mr. Gigliotti

Angell Principal

We have had a busy week here at Angell with parent-teacher conferences and a pajama day. Tuesday was also the November PTA meeting and we were thrilled to see so many familiar faces as we met in the Art Room. We shared a little background information about executive functioning. Child Mind Institute defines the concept this way, “Executive functions are the essential self-regulating skills that we all use every day to plan, organize, make decisions, and learn from past mistakes.” Those of you who were Angell parents last year may remember the pieces we shared about each executive functioning skill. This year we continue working hard, helping your children to build those essential skills.

Here is a copy of the slide show where we introduced the concept of Get Ready, Do, Done. This is an executive function tool from Sarah Ward and Kristen Jacobsen that can be used to support so many daily tasks or assignments. We rolled it out at school as a way of planning out specific assignments, but it’s a great tool to use at home to support things such as getting ready for school, cleaning your bedroom, getting ready for bed, and so many other things. The trick is to begin with the end in mind, a concept we’ve been working on to picture what it looks like when it’s “Done”. Real photos work the best but a quick sketch also does the job. From that point you help your child come up with the “Do”, the steps you take to complete the task. The final planning step is the “Get Ready”, determining the materials you will need. Your children, from Kindergarten on up, can play a huge role in the planning process, which gives them agency in completing the task at hand. At the end of the slide show you’ll find some helpful links, including a little video about executive functioning. Here is a copy of the template for you to print at home. If you’re eager to use this at home but would like some more support, please let us know. We are happy to revisit this topic and to work with you to roll this out at home.

The Tri-Community Coalition, in partnership with the JARA (Jewish Addiction Resource Alliance), invites the community to an afternoon session to hear from world-class magician and speaker Anthony Grupido.

Through his performance, The Magic of Hope, Mr. Grupido offers an important message on mental health, resilience and coping. Dealing with his depression, he uses this platform to talk to school-age kids about similar struggles they might be experiencing.

Performance is geared towards families with children ages 8 and up. Pre-registration is required to attend.

Sunday, December 3

12:30-1:30 pm

Temple Emanu-El

14450 West 10 Mile Road, Oak Park

The Tri-Community Coalition is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed to prevent the abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs through education, community action and involvement, and the promotion of a drug-free lifestyle. The Tri-Community Coalition is made up of volunteers representing organizations in Berkley, Huntington Woods and Oak Park.

Week of November 20, 2023

Upcoming Events!

Angell Family Craft Night

Our PTA is hosting a Holiday Craft Night on December 1st from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Please use the registration button below to reserve your spot by Friday, November 24th.

PTA Meeting

Our December PTA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 5th at 7:00pm in the Angell Media Center. All are welcome!

PTA Membership

Please consider joining. Get involved and help support our Angell Community.

Printable Membership Form: PTA Membership Form
Join the PTA online: https://angellpta.memberhub.com/store
Volunteer / Chair Opportunities: Angell PTA Committees

Angell Dad’s Club

Know any dads who want to get involved? They are absolutely welcome to join our PTA, but we also have an Angell Dad's Club!
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm at Dog and Pony Show Brewing
Facebook: Angell Dad's Club
Contact: Scott Sehi

Email: sehisc@gmail.com

Social Media
Follow us on our social media pages to get important information and updates!
Facebook: Angell PTA Facebook Page
Instagram: angellfishpta

*2023- 2024 Angell PTA Board*

Caitlyn Thrasher, President, caitlyn.thrasher85@gmail.com
Bridget Rock, Vice President, bridget.a.rock@gmail.com
Kelsey Cole, Secretary, kelseyl_cole@yahoo.com
Tara Samson, Treasurer, ellorysmama@gmail.com
Lindsay Royce, PR Coordinator, say.royce@gmail.com

The Berkley District PTSA Council Holiday fundraiser Caring and Sharing is underway! This annual fundraiser provides grocery gift cards to Berkley families in need.

Donations can be made through the district PTA Givebacks account and are accepted through December 8th.

http://app.memberhub.gives/caringandsharing2023/Campaign/Details

Berkley Cares Days are ways that students can be involved in the fundraiser and community spirit.

• November 21, Donate Holiday Cards for first Responders
• December 1, School Spirit/Class Color Day*
• December 8, MVP Day* (favorite shirt day)

• November 6 - December 1 - Glove Drive
  *For a $1 suggested donation to the Berkley Area PTSA
  
  

If you know a family in need who lives in Berkley, you can fill out this Google form. http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftG8Hoj4Bg8P1p8oppkBGiJCUD9Y1SelwqBFUz6U10TG2Xsg/viewform

Monday, November 20

Pledge Leaders: Cozart

6:30pm: BAAPN Meeting at Norup International

Oakland County Hearing Screening Grades K, 2, 4

Tuesday, November 21

Pledge Leaders: Cozart

GLOW LUNCH

Caring & Sharing - Donate a Holiday Card to a First Responder

Oakland County Hearing Screening Grades K, 2, 4

8:15am: Family Circles

3:15pm: Young Rembrandts

Wednesday, November 22

Thanksgiving Holiday

Thursday, November 23

Thanksgiving Holiday

Friday, November 24

Thanksgiving Holiday

Week of November 27 - December 1

Monday, November 27

Pledge Leaders: Zimcosky

Tuesday, November 28

8:15am: Respect Circle

3:15pm: Young Rembrandts

Friday, December 1

Caring & Sharing Cares Day - Angell Spiritwear or class shirt

6:30pm: Angell PTA Craft Night

The next meeting of the Berkley African American Parent Network will be on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 6:30 pm. The meeting is hosted at Norup International School's Media Center and is open for all to attend.

For all lunch information please visit our Food Service page on the district website by clicking on the button below.

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Email: vincenzo.gigliotti@berkleyschools.org
Website: https://www.berkleyschools.org/schools/angell/
Location: 3849 Beverly Boulevard, Berkley, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 837-8501
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