Principal's Post

Cudos to our staff and students for executing a smooth ALICE Drill last Tuesday as well as a Shelter in Place Drill that was part of the district ALICE Drill conducted at Burton Elementary School on Thursday. I hope you were able to read all the district wide messages about school safety week. If you have any questions about our processes/procedures, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly.

Our PTA out did themselves with an incredible Trunk or Treat on Friday. The decorated vehicles were super creative and the whole event was fun for everyone. What a great way to kickoff Halloween week at Angell. As you consider costumes for your child please consider the following questions as it is important for us to be sensitive and aware of cultures, races, and religions.

• Does your costume refer to a culture that is not your own?

• Does your costume include religious or spiritual symbols?

• Does the costume require you to change your skin color?
  
  

As you look ahead with our school calendar please make note of the non-attendance days on Monday, November 4th and 5th. Our staff will use this time to work on building and district-wide professional development goals. Students will return for a full day on Wednesday, November 6th and will not have another non-attendance day until the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend and see you on Monday!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Take care,

Vince Gigliotti

Angell Principal

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and see you on Monday.

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

• Halloween Information
• Angell Network News
• Varsity Tutors
• BEF Golf Outing
• Upcoming Events
• PTA Information
• Reflections Contest Information
• Class Funds
• Picture Retake Information: Date Change
• Volunteer Release Form
• Nuts and Bolts

Sincerely,

Mr. Gigliotti

Angell Principal

Please be advised that all local county health departments throughout the state of Michigan provide hearing screening services under Act No. 368, Public Acts of 1978, Part 93, Hearing and Vision. Michigan schools work collaboratively with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Local Health Departments (LHD) to allow Hearing Screening Technicians to perform screenings in all public, private, and charter schools as well as formal preschool programs. A Hearing Technician from the Oakland County Health Department will be at Angell on November 1, 6, 7, and 12 to screen all TK, K, 2nd and 4th graders. Please complete the Opt Out Hearing Screening Form linked below if you would prefer your child NOT have a hearing screening performed, or if your child has a digitally programmable shunt or implanted medical device. Parents of children with implanted medical devices who are interested in hearing screening should contact their physician for a referral to an audiologist.

The Halloween Parade is scheduled for 9:00 am on Thursday, October 31st. The entire community is welcome to come and enjoy our lap around the outside of school as we show off our costumes and enjoy another opportunity to celebrate as a community. In the event of inclement weather, we will cancel the parade and do a small costume share within the school with students and staff. Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to have everyone come inside. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility with this process.

We ask that students who choose to dress up (it is not mandatory) to come to school in costume. Please make sure the costume is easy for your child to get out of as most classes will take off the costumes after the parade so that students are able to access the learning for the day.

In an effort to ensure that all costumes are school appropriate please follow the following guidelines:

Halloween Costume Guidelines – Please help your child select a costume that is appropriate for the school setting. Students will not be permitted to wear costumes that display violence or blood and absolutely no weapons or masks that cover the entire face will be allowed. Students should wear their costume to school.

Classroom Halloween Parties – Our room parents and classroom teachers have worked collaboratively to plan Halloween parties. Also, a friendly reminder that all of our celebrations are food free, so please do not send in snacks or goodie bags. Although we appreciate the gesture, it is not consistent with our policy.

Our staff and room parents have planned plenty of fun activities that our students are sure to remember and enjoy. This is a great opportunity for our classrooms to build relationships in a fun way. Please remember that all party volunteers must be pre-planned and pre-approved. Class parties are not a drop-in event. We appreciate your cooperation!

Berkley Schools has partnered with Varsity Tutors for Schools, an online platform with access to free learning tools.

The Varsity Tutors Platform gives students more opportunities to learn at their own pace, to get support on subjects they might be struggling with, to explore subjects they are learning in class and to support their curiosities. The platform includes the following:

• 24/7 on-demand chat tutoring and on-demand essay review to help students with any questions about homework, classwork or test prep.

• Live group classes, recorded classes and celebrity-led StarCourses allow students to learn more about the subjects they’re interested in and add a touch of fun.

• Assessments and self study practice problems provide opportunities to drill skills towards mastery.

• College prep & admissions resources ensure that students have the best resources available.
  
  

How to Access Varsity Tutors

Sign into the Varsity Tutors platform through the student Clever portal. To learn how to log into Clever with your child’s Berkley Schools Google account, follow these directions.

Learn More & Get Started!

• Varsity Tutors Berkley Schools Launchpad

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Varsity Tutors video overview

Every dollar the BEF raises supports teacher innovation-grants, the free student enrichment program, student scholarships and the 8th grade college tour.

Guests will have the chance to support the BEF by playing a round of golf, being a spectator, playing golf-related games for prizes and sponsoring a game. Golfers, in teams of four, will have the chance to play 18 holes at X-Golf on a world-renowned course. Teams will play an alternate ball style game and enjoy hot dogs at the turn. The team with the lowest score will win the grand prize. Only 9 teams are left - reserve your team before they sell out. Teams can utilize mulligans and sabotages to help their scores.

Golfers can also enter the Longest Drive contest, Closest to the Pin contest and Putting Challenge. Winners take home big prizes.

Not a golfer? Come for a Friday night out!

Enjoy an evening out, courtesy of the BEF, as a spectator. For those who are not avid golfers, don't want to commit to playing 18, or have never swung a club, stop in and enjoy the party. Spectator tickets are $25/person and include appetizers, hot dogs and an opportunity to play in the individual golf competitions.

Mark Your Calendar

Friday, November 8

7-10 pm

X-Golf, Royal Oak

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Price

$500/team

$25/spectator

Monday, October 28

Pledge Leaders: Daniels

4th and 5th Grade Upstander Club at Lunch

3:15pm: Run Club

Tuesday, October 29

Pledge Leaders: Daniels

Wednesday, October 30

Pledge Leaders: Daniels

3:15pm: Run Club

Thursday, October 31

Pledge Leaders: Daniels

9:00am: Halloween Parade

Friday, November 1

Pledge Leaders: Daniels

OCHD Hearing Screening, PM

End of Term 1

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Monday, November 4

Non-Attendance Day

Tuesday, November 5

Non-Attendance Day

Wednesday, November 6

Pledge Leaders: Snay

OCHD Hearing Screening

Thursday, November 7

Pledge Leaders: Snay

8:15pm: Respect Circle

OCHD Hearing Screening

Friday, November 8

Pledge Leaders: Snay

Week of October 28th, 2024

Upcoming Events!

PTA Meeting

Our next PTA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12th at 7:00pm in the Angell Art Room. All are welcome!

PTA Sponsored Events

See the fliers below about Trunk or Treat, Restaurant Night, Class Funds and Reflections.

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: Rob Herman

Email: rob.herman@outlook.com

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

*2024- 2025 Angell PTA Board*

Bridget Rock - PTA President
Nicole Feys and Erin Steinger - PTA Co -Vice Presidents
Kelsey Cole- PTA Secretary
Tara Samson - PTA Treasurer

Please mark your calendars . . . .Picture retakes have been rescheduled to November 11, 2024.

Parents are encouraged to volunteer in classrooms, chaperone field trips, and be a volunteer driver. In order to volunteer in the classroom or on school-sponsored functions, all parents or guardians must complete the Volunteer Release Form and be approved through the district process prior to any activities. Please allow up to 2 weeks for processing.

New this year - Volunteer forms will be completed online (see button below). There is an option to fill out the Chaperone Section within the online Volunteer form. Driver forms must be completed using the usual paper copy format. Remember to submit a copy of your current driver's license and proof of insurance with ALL Driver Forms even if you submitted your driver's license online.

Volunteer forms must be completed every year. If you were an approved volunteer last year, you still must complete the process again for the 2024-2025 school year.

By clicking on the Nuts and Bolts button below you will be able to access information about:

• Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
• Traffic Patterns
• Health Forms
• Food Free Policy
• Snack Ideas
• Daily Schedule Information
• Bell Times
• Specials Schedules
• Wednesdays Rotations
• Lunch Information
• Breakfast Information
• Spiritwear
• iCalendar Updates

Email: vincenzo.gigliotti@berkleyschools.org
Website: https://www.berkleyschools.org/schools/angell/
Location: 3849 Beverly Boulevard, Berkley, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 837-8501
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Angell-Elementary-School/688122847952184
Twitter: @GigliottiVince