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

E-Backpack Items 3-10-10

Posted Mar 10, 2010 | Category: 2009-2010, Community, In the News, March 2010

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

A.F. Ames School

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

District 96

Student Council Spring Fundraiser April 12th-23rd: “It’s in the Bag”

Posted Mar 5, 2010 | Category: 2009-2010, February 2010, Fundraisers, STUDENT COUNCIL

Come support the Ames Student Council!! 

Beginning april 12th The Ames Student Council will be holding a fundraiser where one half of the procedes will go to The Red Cross.  In honor of Earth Week we will be selling awesome reusable bags called Tucker Bags for a limited time only. 

Be on the lookout for the Tucker Bag Catalogs because they will go out on the April 12th and need to be returned on the April 23rd.

Click on 2009 TuckerBags ProductSheet to preview the Tucker Reusable Bags.

Reminder: Donuts with Dads on Wednesday, March 10th 7:30am-8:15am

Posted Mar 5, 2010 | Category: 2009-2010, Calendar Of Events, February 2010, Reminders

DONUTS WITH DADS!!

Come for donuts and reading time with your Dad, Grandfather, Big Brother or Adult Male Friend. 

What a great way to start your day!

 When:   Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7:30 am – 8:15 am

 Where:   Your student’s classroom at Ames School

 Please return the attached form by Monday March 1 if you plan to attend.

Please print this flier and fill out bottom portion and return to the Ames School office:  Donuts with Dads flier


E-Backpack Items 3-3-10

Posted Mar 3, 2010 | Category: 2009-2010, Community, In the News, March 2010

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

A.F. Ames School

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

District 96

March Readers R Leaders

Posted Mar 2, 2010 | Category: 2009-2010, Calendar Of Events, February 2010, Reminders

 Spring break is just around the corner and we wanted to remind everyone to keep reading as we are closing in on our school goal of 1,000,000 minutes read.

 The March form is on e-backpack and if your reader turns in the form for March, he/she will earn another “ball” to be used during our end of year Dunk-Tank-Party!   The kids are really getting excited for the big day.

 Make sure to congratulate them on reading over 510,000 minutes thus far! 

Click:  Readers March Tracker 

 If you have questions contact Angie Reilley Reilleyrats@sbcglobal.net.

St. Louise Chess Tournament: Saturday, March 27th – 8:30am Check In

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

St. Louise de Marillac School in LaGrange Park will be hosting a chess tournament at the end of the month.  If interested in registering for the tournament, click on:  Chess Tournament 2010

Correction: Next PTA Meeting Thursday, March 4th at 6pm

Posted Mar 2, 2010 | Category: 2009-2010, March 2010, Meetings

The next Ames PTA Meeting will be this Thursday, March 4th at 6:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose room on the 2nd floor at Ames School.
The Kindergarten Information Meeting will follow at 7:00 p.m. in the Ames School Gym.
Child care is available for both meetings in the library.
Nominations will be presented for next year’s board.  We hope to see you there!


Riverside Junior Theater Guild Summer Camp 2010 Information: Original Version of “Anything Goes”

Posted Mar 1, 2010 | Category: 2009-2010, Community, February 2010, In the News

Riverside Junior Theater Guild Summer Camp 2010

Hello, Everyone!

Summer Camp 2010 registration opens Wednesday, 3/3.

Please remember to consider your child’s schedule carefully not only for the session dates/days/times but also that final week of July 19th.   Registration is first-come, first-serve basis.  A registration box will be located outside Debbie Alm’s home starting Wednesday for drop-off.

Once registration is full, you’ll receive a newsletter with all pertinent information. If you have any questions about schedule, conflicts or what session is best for your child, please contact me.

This year is an original version of Anything Goes and we can’t wait to SET SAIL with your child’s participation!

Click:   2010 Registration Form to download registration forms then turn them into Debbie Alm as soon as possible.

Thank you-

Debbie Alm
Riverside Junior Theater Guild
708-218-0656
423 Uvedale Road
Riverside, IL 60546
debbiealm@mac.com

Important Message from the Riverside Police Department: Safety at Ames School

Posted Feb 26, 2010 | Category: 2009-2010, February 2010, In the News

Dear Ames Parents,

Below you will find a list of safety reminders from the Riverside Police Department & District 96. In addition, to the safety reminders listed below, I want to remind you that texting while driving is prohibited by State Law. In an effort to keep our Ames School students safe, please refrain from using your cell phone when driving in the Ames School drop off zone. Thank you for your cooperation with these safety precautions.

Respectfully,

Colleen Lieggi
Principal
Ames Elementary School
(708) 447-0759
lieggic@district96.org

Riverside Police Department and District 96
Important Safety Reminders

It is great time to revisit traffic and parking safety procedures and expectations. In past years we’ve witnessed some potentially dangerous incidents in the drop-off/pick-up areas. All of these incidents can be avoided by all drivers following these traffic/parking expectations:

* Please use extreme caution while in the presence of children in the area of the school.
* Please drive slowly and refrain from cell phone use while driving through the drop-off/pick-up zones.
* Please DO NOT leave your vehicle while in the drop-off/pick-up zones.
* If there is a need to go into the school or visit with anyone inside the school, please park your vehicle legally and walk to meet your child.
* Do not ask/expect your child to walk in front of another car to get into your car. This is extremely dangerous.
* Please help the school staff and po lice officers by being extra diligent in following these procedures.

Student safety is our utmost goal at the Riverside Police Department.

Thank you in advance for partnering with us to make sure that all District 96 staff, students, and parents are safe!


Letter from Principal Lieggi: ISAT Testing Preparation

Posted Feb 26, 2010 | Category: 2009-2010, Calendar Of Events, February 2010, In the News

Dear Ames Parents,

Ames School 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students will be taking the Illinois Standards Achievement Tests (ISAT) next week.  Testing will start on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 and conclude on Friday, March 5, 2010.  
Make up testing will occur Monday, March 8, 2010 – Thursday, March 11, 2010.  3rd and 5th grade students will be tested in reading, math and writing.  Students in 4th grade will be tested in reading, math and science.  
The results of these tests will arrive in the fall of 2010.  
You can help your child have a successful testing experience by:
- making sure your child gets a good night’s rest each night Monday-Thursday next week
- providing a healthy breakfast mornings of testing 
- communicating to your child that you have confidence in his/her ability to well on the test
- advising your child not to worry about the test, but to do the best he/she can 
The Ames School staff will do all we can to ensure your child has a successful testing experience.
Respectfully,
Colleen Lieggi
Principal 
Ames Elementary School
(708)-447-0759
lieggic@district96.org