Please use this link AMES MULTICULTURAL Night 2019 English for more information and a copy of the application for participation.

D96 Facilities Community Event

Be a part of our Dino-Mite Book Crew!

Parent volunteers are what make our Ames School Book Fairs a success. Please click on the following link to view time slots and sign up to help. https://signup.com/go/QjhkPMN

Please fill out this form Yearbook-Order-Form-2018-19 and return it to your teacher with cash or check (payable to “AMES PTA”) by Friday, May 3rd or order and pay online (including applicable fees) at https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2018-19-yearbooks-on-sale-now-copy

Dear Ames Families,

The Ames PTA is preparing to celebrate Teacher/Staff Appreciation the Week of May 6. The theme is “Super Teachers!”  The week will feature special events and treats for the teachers and staff that work so hard for our children all year long.

There are several opportunities for parents to get involved:

• Teachers Luncheon – Parents are welcome to attend the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, May 9, at Ascension Lutheran Church from 11:00am-1:00pm. Lunch is provided for all the teachers and we ask parents to RSVP and pay $20 per person here by Thursday, April 18th.

• Donations – We cannot put on such a fabulous week of treats, gifts and activities for the staff without your help. If you would like to make a monetary donation toward the week’s activities, which includes teacher gift cards, the luncheon and other events, click here or send cash/check to the school office with “ATTN: PTA/Susan Wolfe” by Thursday, April 18^th. (Please make checks payable to Ames PTA.)

• Gift Baskets – We are looking for volunteers to donate completed themed gift baskets to raffle off to the staff during the luncheon. Donate as a family or team up with others to create a fun basket. Please note, alcohol is not allowed. If you plan to donate a basket or have any questions please contact Susan Wolfe. Baskets are due by Friday, April 26th.

Item                                         Due Date                             Return/reply to

• Luncheon RSVP Thursday, April 18                  CheddarUp link
• Donation for staff gift card Thursday, April 18    CheddarUp link
• Gift basket donation Friday, April 26                    Susan Wolfe

Thanks for helping us make this an unforgettable week for our teachers and staff. We cannot do it without the help of parents and we look forward to showing the staff a little love for everything they do for our kids!

Sincerely,

Your 2019 Teacher Appreciation Committee,

Liz McGarry, Deanna Melvin, Suzanne Muirheid, Maria Munch, Tia Sherman, Nikki Ungaro and Susan Wolfe

Ames PTA Spring Book Fair 2019

Check out some of the books on our online flyer

http://bookfairsfiles.scholastic.com/flippingbooks/S19-custom-booklist-2/S19-custom-booklist-2.html

Book Fair Dates –

Wednesday, April 24th

• Preview and shop with your child’s class during school hours. Please click on the following link to view schedule. 2019 Spring Book Fair Preview Schedule
• Shop 3PM to 5PM

Thursday, April 25th

• Shop 1PM to 3PM (Students Only)
• Shop 3PM to 4PM and 6PM -8PM

Parent Volunteers – Parent help is needed to make our Spring Book Fair a success. Please click on the following link to view time slots and sign up to help. https://signup.com/go/QjhkPMN

Online Book Fair – If you are unable to attend in person, we invite you to visit our online Book Fair at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/afameselementaryschool. Our online Fair is available from April 19th – May 2nd.

New This Year – eWallet, a payment option for students. Shoppers can set up and manage funds using eWallet by going to https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/afameselementaryschool between April 10th and April 25th

Monday April 22nd begins Earth Week. Help show a little love to our planet by supporting the following activities:

At School: Collections to Donate

Let’s keep these items out of the landfill and put them to good use again. All week (4/22-4/26) we will be collecting at Ames:

1. Shoes: Bring in children or adult shoes in good condition, which we will be donating to Sister House (www.sisterhousechicago.org). We are looking for “gently worn, new or used shoes” only.

2. Glasses: Bring in your old glasses and sunglasses and we will donate to the Lyons Club for reuse (www.new-eyes.org/join-the-vision)

At Home: Earth Week Points

Score points for the Planet. Check out the Earth Friendly Acts on this printable table Earth Week 2019. Mark an “X” each day you complete one of the acts and get a point with for each “X”. The class with the most points per student earns pizza or special snack! Please return by Friday, April 26.

LaBarra- Adult Talent

Ames PTA Co-President needed!

We want you to be our next PTA co-president! We are looking for a creative problem-solver who is comfortable delegating and who can help us focus on the agenda!

Our co-presidents play an important role throughout the school year. Not only do you help plan activities, you work directly with the principal, the staff and the District 96 leadership to help make Ames Elementary a top-notch school!

If you are ready to play a substantial role in supporting our school, we want to hear from you! Start working closely with our current PTA Co-presidents to be ready to take the lead in the 2019-2020 school year. For a list of roles and responsibilities click here.

http://www.amespta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Co_president_duties.pdf

Feel free to ask questions or express your interest by contacting Domenica Jimenez at leandom@iit.edu or Susan Wolfe at swolfe447@gmail.com

Ames School Talent Show 2019

Sponsored by the PTA

Details (Note the attachments below)

• Fill out this Ames Talent Show Permission Slip  and return to the main office by Friday, April 12^th.
• Students choose from the following options: Performer (all ages), Announcer (3rd/4th/5th), Stage Crew (5th only)
• Students cannot do more than 1 act.  (This does NOT include a Teacher Organized Act).
• Students who turn in the permission slip will audition.  Auditions will be held on Tuesday, April 16^thin the Ames gym starting at 3pm.
• Dance routines, gymnastic routines, skits, instrumental acts, comedy routines, poetry readings, karate routines (without weapons), singing, magic acts are all examples of acceptable performances.  Lip-synching is not permitted.  If you have questions about the appropriateness of an act, please contact Tia Sherman at tsherman13@gmail.com.
• Acts will be limited to 1 minute and 30 seconds.
• If music is required for an act, it will need to be edited to 1 minute and 30 seconds.  All music is due on the day of the audition. Music can be emailed to Tia Sherman or you may bring a CD.
• When auditioning, acts should be well prepared.  Acts may not be changed at dress rehearsal and/or the night of the performance.  The auditioned act is the act that is performed in the talent show.
• When auditioning, students will need to describe their costume.  All costumes should be appropriate for school. Costumes need not be worn to audition.
• When auditioning, students will need to describe any equipment and/or props needed for their act.

Important Dates

Friday, April 12^th  – Permission slips due to the main office

Tuesday, April 16^th  – Talent Show Auditions- Ames gym at 3:00pm

Monday, May 20^th – Dress Rehearsal- Ames gym at 3:00pm

Wednesday, May 22^nd  – Afternoon Show- 1:15pm/Evening Show- 6:30pm (arrive at 6pm)

Parent Volunteers- Parent help is needed in order to run the show. Help is needed with auditions, dress rehearsals, performance day/night and creating the program. Please email Tiffany Smith at tsmith@caselotsinc.comif you are interested in volunteering.

Questions?  Contact Tia Sherman tsherman13@gmail.com