A.F. AMES SCHOOL
86 Southcote Road
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-0759

Attention 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Ames Parents: Special Meeting Addressing Success & ISATs on Tuesday, February 9th at 7pm in Multipurpose Room

Posted Feb 8, 2010 | Category: 2009-2010, February 2010, Meetings, Reminders

 

Principal Lieggi and  members of the 3rd-5th grade faculty will be holding a special meeting for parents of 3rd-5th graders offering helpful strategies for ISAT testing. 
This meeting is to be held Tuesday, February 9th at 7pm in the Multipurpose Room.
The purpose of the meeting is to help parents prepare their child(ren) for the ISATs. 
 Parents and teachers collaborating to help our children excel in school is the ultimate goal. 
 This meeting will address how parents can:
  • 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 Annual Book Fair Bonanza: Wednesday, February 10th & Thursday February 11th

Posted Feb 8, 2010 | Category: 2009-2010, Calendar Of Events, February 2010, Reminders, School Activity

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 10th and Thursday, February 11th.  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 10th  8:30am – 8:30pm (open all day and through the dinner hour!)

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

 And be sure to watch literature come to life with our favorite storyteller Amy Pappageorge on Tuesday, February 10th 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.

Volunteers Needed for Early Childhood Screening: Feb. 18th & 19th

Posted Feb 3, 2010 | Category: 2009-2010, Community, February 2010, Volunteers

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.


Snow Clothes Needed…Especially Snow Pants

Posted Feb 3, 2010 | Category: 2009-2010, Community, February 2010, donations

 

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.

February Dates to Remember

Posted Feb 3, 2010 | Category: 2009-2010, Calendar Of Events, February 2010, Reminders, School Activity

 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

PTA Reflections Event at Blythe Park School: February 23rd at 6:30pm

Posted Feb 3, 2010 | Category: 2009-2010, February 2010, School Activity

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 Changed to Wednesday, February 24th

Posted Feb 3, 2010 | Category: 2009-2010, Calendar Of Events, In the News, January 2010, Volunteers

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. 


E-Backpack Items 2-3-10

Posted Feb 3, 2010 | Category: 2009-2010, Community, February 2010, In the News

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

A.F. Ames School

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

District 96

Six Flags Great America Reading Incentive Due: Monday, February 8th

Posted Feb 2, 2010 | Category: 2009-2010, February 2010, Reminders
Reading logs  for the Six Flags Great America 6 Hour Reading Incentive are Due Monday Feb. 8th.
And questions contact me at kkrrc@sbcglobal.net or 442-6517
Thank you,
Kelly Cicenas


Riverside Theater Guild: “The Pied Piper” is Coming Soon to Hauser’s Theater Near You

Posted Feb 2, 2010 | Category: 2009-2010, Community, February 2010

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.