Calling all Ames Elves!  

We need your help.  The PTA is hosting the annual holiday cookie exchange for our awesome Ames Staff.  The staff love this event and get so excited to make a box of cookies to bring home to their friends and families. Can we match the amazing display from the Election Day bake sale?  Store bought okay, too.

When: December 20th

What: Two dozen cookies from each elf that signs up

Drop-off – Wednesday, Dec 19 after school or Thursday, Dec 20 before school.  Additional instructions closer to event.

Student Council has organized a fundraiser at Chipotle on Cermak Road in Berwyn on Monday, December 10th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

Take a night off from cooking and come grab some tacos or a burrito with our awesome Ames students and their families from our amazing school community!  Some of our fabulous teachers will be joining us, as well.

Our Ames Student Council looks forward to eating dinner with our families at Chipotle and raising money for our school and students.

Come to the PTA Meeting this Friday 12/7 at 8:30am in the Art Room where D96 Board Members and Superintendent Ryan-Toye will give an update of the progress of the Facility Advisory Committee with regard to the Ames Addition.

Congratulations to Ms. Ohlman’s 2nd grade class.  They were the winners of the Box Tops for Education November Drive.

Dear Ames students, family and friends,

BRRRR! The weather is getting colder and the holidays are here! As families begin baking holiday treats, don’t forget to save your box tops for Ames! Remember to check the expiration dates on your Box Tops! If they’re expired, don’t send them to school; expired Box Tops cannot be accepted. This month’s prize will be a jolly treat. Which class will redeem the trophy? Please submit forms by January 8th complete with teachers name and if in kindergarten state AM or PM. For updates and class winners please follow https://m.facebook.com/BTFAmesElementarySchool

Thank you, Aisha Ilic
Email: LADIELUXX@gmail.com

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In Junior Great Books, 2nd – 5th grade students read stories and share their ideas and opinions about that they read. The narratives have been selected to spark children’s ideas, and promote discussion while expanding their literary exposure. Groups meet weekly beginning the week of January 7, and end mid-March. The students and adult leader meet during lunch hour and discuss the stories while eating lunch together. The kids love the idea of eating in a classroom and participating in a “book club”.

If your child is interested in being a part of Junior Great Books, please fill out this form Junior Great Books Sign Up and return it, along with a $5/child book rental fee, no later than Friday, December 7, 2018.

NOTE: This is a voluntary program. Please be sure your child wants to participate, as unwilling participants tend to be disruptive. Late sign-ups  cannot be accepted.

Please send questions to Liz Buoscio – liz_jack@sbcglobal.net or Peggy Collings – peggyccollings@gmail.com

Flying High Parent’s Night Out Fundraiser – Sat. Dec. 8th

Dear Families,

A Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log has been sent home with your student.  This program encourages students in grades K through 6 to read for fun. Every student who completes six hours of recreational reading before February 8th will be eligible for a free admission ticket to Six Flags Theme Park.

See the following Read to Succeed-english or Read to Succeed-Spanish for more information and a copy of the log.

Charleston Wrap orders are being delivered to school tomorrow Monday, November 12th.  Please stop by the Ames Gymnasium after school from 3-3:30 pm to pick up your orders.

Questions? Contact Gina Benes at chegov@netzero.net.