Principal's Post
Week of October 4 - October 8, 2021
Dear Angell Community,
This Friday marks the return of our annual PTA Fun Run. This is our single, biggest fundraiser of the year. The funds generated from this event provide our PTA the means to support all school wide initiatives. Our initiatives include but are not limited to supporting 5th grade camp, hosting assemblies, purchasing enrichment materials and more. If you have yet to have an opportunity to support the Fun Run please check out the PTA Fun Run information below.
All families are welcome to attend as this is an outdoor event. However, to minimize the amount of students outside at any given time we have created a staggered schedule for the afternoon.
- 4th stages in the tennis courts at 12:45 pm and runs from 12:45 pm to 1:15 pm
- 2nd stages in the tennis courts at 12:55 pm and runs from 12:55 pm to 1:20 pm
- 5th stages in the tennis courts at 1:30 pm and runs from 1:30 pm to 1:55 pm
- 3rd stages in the tennis courts at 1:40 pm and runs from 1:40 pm to 2:05 pm
- 1st stages in the tennis courts at 2:15 pm and runs from 2:15 pm to 2:40 pm
- Tk and K stages in the tennis courts at 2:25 pm and runs from 2:25 pm to 2:50 pm
I hope to see you there, and I look forward to the possibility of sleeping on the roof again and dying my hair blue if we meet our fundraising goal!
Other information featured in this week's edition is . . . . .
- Angell Network News
- COVID 19 District Update
- Daily Schedules
- Lunch Information
- Mask Wearing Reminders and
- PTA Updates
Have a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
Vince Gigliotti
Angell Principal
Message from District Leadership
Last week Superintendent Francis shared a communication with updates to our quarantine and isolation guidelines. While we do have cases in our District, we are happy to announce we have no spread happening in our buildings. Our safety protocols (mask wearing, strong ventilation systems, regular cleaning) are preventing any COVID-19 spread from occurring.
After speaking with leaders in other districts, our principals and the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD), we have one change to announce.
We will continue to communicate directly with families who have children identified as close contacts (within 6 feet of someone who is COVID-19 positive for more than 15 minutes during the school day). Those who are close contacts will have to monitor for symptoms, quarantine or participate in a testing program, depending on the exposure type and whether both parties were masked or vaccinated. As a reminder, we’re following the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) protocols for quarantining close contacts. You can view the MDHHS quarantine guidelines on their website.
Starting next week, in addition to personally notifying all close contacts of their potential exposure to COVID-19, we will also begin sending classroom letters to elementary families if there is a case of COVID-19 in the classroom. These letters will not share whether it was a staff or a student who is positive, nor will it share any identifying information of the person who is positive. The letter will let parents know that a case is in the classroom.
If your child is not identified as a close contact, there are no additional precautions or steps recommended for you to take.
OCHD and MDHHS recommend that parents/guardians should always be monitoring their children for symptoms, and we encourage families to use the Clear To Go app to do a symptom check every morning. If your child is sick, we appreciate you keeping them at home.
It is also important to remember to share with your school administrator if your child tests positive for COVID-19 after an outside of school exposure so we can do contact tracing in our building if necessary. As a reminder, students should be fever free and off of any fever reducing medication for 24 hours before returning to school.
TIME MATTERS
I want to remind everyone that we get right to work each day and making sure students are on time for school matters. Our first bell rings at 8:00 am with instruction beginning at 8:05 am. To ensure your child starts the the day on time we recommend arriving to school prior to 8:00 am and allow your children to line up with their classmates. Arriving at 7:50 am is a good target time.
We appreciate your cooperation. A timely start is the first step in having a great day!
If you prefer to have your child eat lunch at home please fill out the weekly Eat at Home Request Form below.
PTA UPDATES
Weekly PTA Notes 10/4/2021
*NEW* Angell PTA Newsletter
Our new PTA Newsletter is here!! We want to keep you in the loop on the latest information and events. Check out our first addition here: Angell PTA Newsletter
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
PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will be Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 at 7pm. You do not need to be a PTA member to attend the meeting, but we would love for you to consider joining! Our meetings take place the first or second Tuesday of each month virtually via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87178630351?pwd=WWVQd2lQeTFSS1NZK2QwMXpnK1Y0UT09
Meeting ID: 871 7863 0351
Passcode: 622365
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 Dads Club!
Meetings: 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm at Angell ball field
Facebook: Angell Dad's Club
Contact: Jamie Stepanian-Bennett
Email: jamiestepanianbennett@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
Angell Fun Run is here!
Angell PTA's annual Fun Run fundraiser has kicked off! The Fun Run is an event in which the whole school comes together to help raise funds for the PTA. All of the general information can be found here and registration information can be found here. Make sure you read the links to see what is in store for Mr. G if we reach our fundraising goal! The Fun Run will be on October 8th at 12:45 until 3pm.
Register your student online here.
Volunteer to help at the Fun Run!
Parents Night Out- October 10th
Save the date and join us for Parent's Night Out on October 10th at the Dog and Pony Show Brewery. See you there!
Restaurant Night- October 12th
Our first restaurant night fundraiser will be October 12th from 4-10pm at Cottage Inn with 20% of sales coming back to Angell PTA. Pizza- it's what's for dinner.
Trunk-or-Treat- October 22nd
Angells Trunk-or-Treat is back this year! Get your costumes on and let's have some Halloween fun! Keep a lookout for more information.
Angell Spiritwear
Angell is working with Spiritwear Direct as our Spiritwear supplier. Orders can be made at any time and are shipped directly to you. Spiritwear Direct is offering a free shipping promotion from October 1-14th. Check out the spiritwear link here!
Social Media
Follow us on our social media pages to get important information and updates!
Facebook: Angell Elementary PTA
Instagram: angellfishpta
*2021- 2022 Angell PTA Board*
*Caitlyn Thrasher, President Caitlyn.thrasher85@gmail.com*
*Autumn Sehi, Vice President Autumnsehi@gmail.com*
*Katy Fasl, Secretary Katy.fasl@gmail.com*
*Chris DeGuzman, Treasurer demagg_33@yahoo.com*
Contact Us
Email: vincenzo.gigliotti@berkleyschools.org
Website: www.berkleyschools.org/schools/angell
Location: 3849 Beverly Boulevard, Berkley, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 837-8501
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngellPTA
Twitter: @GigliottiVince