+-I Didn't Know That!

• Angell received an “A” on the Michigan School Report Card from the Michigan Department of Education.

• Angell was constructed in 1923. It was named after James Burrill Angell. He is best known for being the longest-serving president of the University of Michigan (1871–1909).

•Approximately 315 students are enrolled in grades K-5.

• Angell students in grades 3-5 take the MEAP (Michigan Educational Assessment Program) each year. In 2008-09, averaging 3-5 grade MEAP scores, 95% met or exceeded the standard in English Language, 97% in Reading, 85% in Writing, 98% in Mathematics, and 94% in Science. These scores exceed the AAPS district averages and substantially exceed the State averages.

• Members of the Rotary Club volunteer on a weekly basis to tutor students in reading or assist with math computation.

Welcome to the Angell Elementary School Homepage!

Congratulations to all of our 2013 WESO participants and coaches!

Check out some of the great things happening at Angell School:
International Night, field trips, assemblies, parent volunteers, spirit days to name just a few!

News & Highlights

CHECK OUT MR. COURT'S MONTHLY MESSAGE

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!!

HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW PTO WEBSITE?

• The PTO and staff support a rich enrichment program directed by a part time staff member that provides outstanding opportunities to extend student learning.

• Girls on the Run, is an after school non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls (grades 3-5) to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running.

Good News

Angell is a Top Ranked School!

The State of Michigan publishes a ranking of all the public schools in the state. It is called the Top to Bottom list. Angell is one of 19 elementary schools that scored in the 99% in the entire State of Michigan. We have ranked in the top 20 of all elementary schools for the last three years. Angell has received the Beating the Odds award from the Michigan Department of Education in 2009-10 and 2010-11 school years for exceptional student achievement. Check it out!

Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 9 ~ GLEP Trip, Freeman and Wright

Thursday, May 9 ~ Fifth Grade Instrumental Music Concert, 7PM

Friday, May 10 ~ Schoolwide ACES Walk to Nichol's Arboretum

Monday, May 13 ~ Tweet, 7PM, Griffith and Delgado

Wednesday, May 22 ~ Pirates, 7PM, Wright

Monday, May 27 ~ No School, Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 29 ~ PTO Sponsored Ice Cream Social

Thursday, May 30 ~ Rats, 7PM, Freeman and Kelly

Monday, June 3 ~ Kindergarten Concert, 7PM, Bullock, Lewandowski and Jackson

Friday, June 14 ~ Last Day of School

Photo Journals

Angell Elementary is a great place to go to school! See for yourself and enjoy these photo albums below!

Spirit Days and Snow Piles

Groove Assembly

Friday Specials

Parade of Nations, 2010

Angell Elementary School is committed to creating a learning environment in which parents, teachers and students:
• expect academic excellence
• value diversity
• challenge all students to reach their individual and collective potential
• promote personal responsibility, respectful behavior, and problem-solving skills
• nurture the unique qualities in each child
• effectively communicate with each other, and
• provide for extended learning opportunities for adults as well as children

We will collaborate and cooperate as a caring and supportive community, which reflects the international and diverse nature of our population.