• Support our kids through the standardized testing process
• Identify skills needed for the ISAT testing 
• Assess what the children are expected to demonstrate when answering test questions

Success in test taking, such as the ISAT, offers students critical life skills with long-term benefits (i.e., problem solving, critical thinking, etc.). 

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Lieggi at 447-0759 or at lieggic@district96.org.

Ames School Book Fair Bonanza 2010!

 It only comes around once a year so be sure to mark you calendars for the Ames School Book Fair Bonanza on Wednesday, February 10^th and Thursday, February 11^th.  Find all your favorite books at this huge book fair! (Hey Mom and Dad the book fair is just in time for Valentine’s Day gifts!)

 Wednesday, February 10^th  8:30am – 8:30pm (open all day and through the dinner hour!)

Thursday, February 11^th 8:30am – 4:00pm

 And be sure to watch literature come to life with our favorite storyteller Amy Pappageorge on Tuesday, February 10^th at 7:00pm in the multi-purpose room. 

She will spin stories for children of all ages so be sure to join the fun!

 And back by popular demand Buy a Book-Leave A Book!  This year we will be hosting a used book drive for Polaris Academy in Chicago.  Polaris Academy is a new school that needs books for their classroom lending libraries.  Please donate your gently used books to this worthy cause! 

We will be collecting books for Polaris during the book fair so feel free to drop them off with our volunteers!

 Questions?  Want to Volunteer?  Call Kate Nolan 708.829.1752 or email katenolan66@yahoo.com

Click book_fair2010 to view the flier.

At least 6 volunteers are needed to help out at Central School for the Ames’ pre-school screening.  The dates are 2/18 & 2/19 both days morning & on 2/18 for the p.m.  

Please contact Jan Shephard in the Ames School Office, if you are able to help:  447-0759. 

 Thank you.

With the children playing outside during recess, teachers have noted some children needing snow pants in order to play in the snow.  Ames is asking parents to consider donating used snow pants and other outdoor, winter clothing items no longer needed.  All donations will be accepted in the Ames School Office.  Thank you.

 Important February Dates: 

•  Tuesday, February 9th – Parent ISAT Meeting in Multipurpose Room at 7pm - Addressing How Can Parents Help Their Children Succeed in School and Learn about Test Taking Strategies for ISAT Test
• Wednesday, February 10th at 7pm – Book Fair and Storyteller
• Thursday, February 11th – Book Fair Ends
• Friday, February 12th – EARLY RELEASE DAY/Lightning Thief Event at North Riverside Mall Cinema at 1pm
• Monday, February 15th – NO SCHOOL, President’s Day Holiday
• Tuesday, February 16th – Board of Education Meeting at Ames School 7:30pm
• Thursday, February 18th and 19 – Early Childhood Screening at Central School
• Friday, February 19th – School Spirit Day & Bank at School
• Tuesday, February 23rd – Reflections Program at Blythe Park School 6:30pm
• Wednesday, February 24th – Geography Night at 6:30pm
• Friday, February 26th – Report Cards/End of 2nd Trimester

 On the Ames PTA Website there is a Google Calendar available to check school events/dates.  The Calendar is not sent via Feedblitz.

Go to:  www.amespta.org

On Tuesday, February 23, Illinois PTA District 28 will be holding “Celebrating Kids Paths to Achievements through the Arts” at Blythe Park School.  On this special evening, three Ames students (Alexandra Lukas, Elaina Raffensperger-Schill and Ana Cubas) will be recognized as Reflections winners.  ALL Reflections entries will be displayed, and everyone is invited to attend.  Please see the attachment for more details.  If you’re interested in attending, please call Karen Dachota (442-8286) by Wednesday, February 17.

Click Reflections Program Invitation to view the invitation/flier.

Geography Night’s Adventures Around the Globe has changed dates.

We will now be having Ames’ Geography Night on Wednesday, February 24th. 

Parents,  volunteers are greatly needed for this exciting and educational event.  

Please contact Susan Georgopulos @ 442-5285 as soon as possible to let her know you are available to help.  

We are also looking for any student and/or family member who would be willing to perform during Geography Night. 

Ideas for performance material include:

•     song
•  dance
•   instrumental piece
• or any other talent representing your heritage. 

We know there is a great deal of talent out there and we would love to see it! 

Contact Susan Georgopulos @ 442-5285 if you are interested. 

These items were available in the A.F. Ames School E-Backpack on 2/3/10.

A.F. Ames School

• District 96 Day at the Movies – Lightning Thief 2-12
• Test Preparation Parent Workshop 2-9
• Read to Succeed Reminder
• February Racing for Fitness
• Readers R Leaders February
• Readers R Leaders Tracker February
• February Reading Connection-Primary
• February Reading Connection-Intermediate
• Spring Chorus Flyer
• Preschool Screening 2-18 & 2-19
• Young Authors Guidelines
• Young Authors Consent Form

These items were available in the District 96 E-Backpack on 2/3/10.

District 96

• Approved 2009-2010 Community Organizations

• Auditions North Riverside Players 2-6
• North Riverside Recreation Classes & Programs
• Brookfield Library Newsletter January-February
• KACHINA Indian Princesses Daddy-Daughter Dance 2-12
• North Riverside Little League Registration
• PAV YMCA Spring Programs

Come Support Ames Students Performing in the Pied Piper in February.

Opening night is February 19th at 7:30pm and will continue throughout the weekend and again the following weekend. 

Click The Pied Piper Flier for the exact dates and times.  You won’t want to miss it!

Also click Press Release 2010 Riverside Theater Guild to learn more about the  Riverside Theater Guild.