Posted Jun 1, 2020 | Category: Informational
Dear Ames Families,
This will be a school year we won’t soon forget. As the t-shirts said, “at home we had to stay, but we did it the dolphin way”. Thanks to the entire Ames community for making e-learning as seamless as possible for all.
We won’t forget the fun we had prior to March 13th – fun lunches, Family Movie Night, assemblies, Junior Great Books, Family Dance, and more. I look forward to a night when we can celebrate like we did at the Fall Festival. While we missed some of our favorite events, we made the most of wrapping up a few programs virtually.
We have interesting considerations ahead with the potential for more e-learning and changing rules for in-school activities. We also will welcome Early Learners, a remodeled school and a new playground. This summer, the PTA Board will begin to look at how we may need to re-shape our programming to best support the Ames community in this new environment. We will reach out for input and please feel free to send ideas to me or anyone on the Board.
We send appreciation and love to all of our 5th grade families. You are so special and we will miss you.
Have a wonderful summer!
Susan Wolfe
PTA Co-President
Posted Jun 1, 2020 | Category: Informational
PTA Board News
Thank you to everyone that voted for the ’20-’21 Ames PTA Board. Welcome to our new volunteers – Deanna, Marissa, Auste and Maria. So much appreciation to Domenica and all the work she’s put in over the years and willingness to jump back in.
Thank you Dana Frank and Deb Kummer for your dedication to the Ames PTA and all of the work you’ve done as members of the PTA Board. We will miss your creativity and thoughtfulness while bringing fun programs to life for the benefit of Ames students. All our best to you!
Ames PTA Board – 2020-2021
President – Susan Wolfe
Vice President #1 – Deanna Melvin; Vice President #2 – Marissa Serio
Secretary – Patty Romero
Treasurer – Kelly Tabb
Vice President Communications and Membership – Kristin McCormack
Vice President Cultural Arts and Programs – Jennifer Butler
Vice President Fundraising – Auste Graham
Vice President Hospitality – Michelle Galindo
Vice President In-school Volunteers – Maria Munch
Posted Jun 1, 2020 | Category: Yearbook
Yearbook Update
The Yearbook is in the final production stages and will be mailed to all 5th graders and other students that ordered it in the coming weeks. We will share an update once they hit the mail.
Posted May 22, 2020 | Category: Talent Show
Ames Virtual Talent Show 2020 brought to you by the Ames PTA
The show must go on! Please enjoy watching the 2020 Ames Talent Show from the comfort of your home by clicking the link below. A huge THANK YOU to all of our very talented students and staff that participated in the show. You all should be very proud of your hard work. We have 25 amazing acts! Kicking off the show, let’s hear it for our AWESOME Ames Teachers and Staff. Enjoy!
Click here to view the show: https://www.wevideo.com/view/1714353597
Posted May 19, 2020 | Category: Informational
PTA BOARD NEWS
Hello Ames Families,
At the end of each year we need to nominate and elect the Ames PTA Board for the following year. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions in place, we were unable to have our end of year meetings to accept nominations and vote on the slate. We present the slate in its current form through Ames and Ames PTA channels for review. Please make any nominations or objections to Dawn Eagleson, Nominating Committee Chairperson, by May 22. She can be reached at Dawn.Eagleson@gmail.com.
Next week we will send out the final slate and will ask Ames PTA members in good standing to vote for the In-School Volunteer Board Member as we have two interested parents (and if there are any others that would like to participate in this or other roles). We are thrilled to have more parent engagement including new co-presidents to keep the Ames PTA moving into the next few years.
The current slate presented is:
President – Susan Wolfe
Vice President #1 – Deanna Melvin; Vice President #2 – Marissa Serio (or Co – Co-Presidents)
Secretary – Patty Romero
Treasurer – Kelly Tabb
Vice President Communications and Membership – Kristin McCormack
Vice President Cultural Arts and Programs – Jennifer Butler
Vice President Fundraising – Auste Graham
Vice President Hospitality – Michelle Galindo
Vice President In-school Volunteers – Domenica Jimenez or Maria Munch (Vote required)
Thank you to our parents taking on PTA Board leadership roles and to all of those that volunteer with the PTA.
Posted May 19, 2020 | Category: Informational
Do you have any receipts that you need to be reimbursed for from the PTA for this school year??? Our fiscal year ends in June so I need receipts before June 1st otherwise you won’t be reimbursed. Please drop off at Kelly Tabb’s house in an envelope marked with what the purchase was for and the address that you want the check returned to or you can scan the receipt in and email it to kmt0906@yahoo.com. If you have any questions please email me!
Thanks
Posted May 15, 2020 | Category: Yearbook
Dear Ames Families-
The Ames PTA is currently accepting orders until Friday, May 15th for the 2019-2020 Ames Elementary School Yearbook. Yearbooks are $18 each which includes shipping and handling charges (all yearbooks will be shipped to your home address). Click the link below to order your yearbook. 5th grade students will receive a complimentary yearbook courtesy of the Ames PTA and are not required to place an order!
Questions? Contact Dawn Eagleson – dawn.eagleson@gmail.com
https://2019amesyearbook.cheddarup.com
Posted May 11, 2020 | Category: Informational
Mrs. Wright is retiring! Since we cannot all be together to celebrate her 25 years of service in District 96, we are collecting pictures and video messages to create a retirement celebration WeVideo for her. You can send pictures of her with your students, or send a video message wishing her well in retirement. If you have any pictures or videos to contribute, please e-mail them to Clare Collins at collinsc@district96.org.
Posted May 4, 2020 | Category: Talent Show
The show will go on! We are excited to bring the Talent Show to your home! Your child can show off their talent from the comfort of their own home! Singing, dancing, comedy, magic, pet training, family acts, family band, drama skit, any and all acts encouraged!
Video Submissions
1) Email your video to Tia Sherman at tsherman13@gmail.com by Monday, May 18th.
2) Include participant(s) name and grade level.
3) Videos can not exceed 1 minute 30 seconds.
4) Videos must be school appropriate with appropriate content and music.
5) Due to our current “shelter in place,” all acts should be solo or family acts.
On May 22nd, our show will go live on our District Homepage! Please note, since the district webpage is publicly viewed, by submitting a video, you are giving your consent for your child to participate in this public viewing.
Contact Tia Sherman at tsherman13@gmail.com with any questions.
