Thank You Ames Families!
Posted Oct 14, 2018 | Category: Uncategorized
Because of your generosity and our Ames teachers and principal for agreeing to be pie’d and taped, we raised over $4,000 for our GaGa Ball pit! Thank you for your support!
Library Readers/Helpers Still Needed
Posted Oct 14, 2018 | Category: Uncategorized
Library Readers/Helpers still needed for this week:
Wednesday
10:20 – 10:40 for Ms. McPherson’s class
12:20 – 12:50 for Ms. Collins’ class
1:50 – 2:20 for Ms. Kinkin’s class
2:20 – 2:50 for Ms. Basek’s class
Friday
9:20 – 9:50 for Ms. Ohlman’s class
Please sign up at http://signup.com/go/EUfUdvk.
Science in a Bag Reminder
Posted Oct 7, 2018 | Category: Uncategorized
Science in a Bag continues for two more weeks. Remember to return experiments by Tuesday and pick up the next one Thursday morning.
If you have any questions, please contact Katie Kowal at K8banner@yahoo.com.
5 Bs BBQ Dinner – Tickets Due Tuesday, October 16th
Posted Oct 7, 2018 | Category: Uncategorized
It’s BBQ Time!
Our annual 5 Bs BBQ Dinner drive-thru is Wednesday, October 24th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. You can support our school while taking the night off from cooking. Pick up your delicious, hot off the grill, BBQ dinners at the school “drive thru” or stay and eat with friends and family. All students should have received a BBQ Dinner packet with tickets for purchase. The class that sells the most tickets will win a pizza party!
Date: Wednesday, Oct 24th
Time: 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Where: Ames School parking lot and gym
Ticket sales due date: Tuesday, Oct 16th
Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Last year we packed and delivered over 200 BBQ meals in 1 hour. Please consider volunteering. Students 4th grade and older are also welcome and encouraged to help. This is a great opportunity for students to actively participate in supporting their school. Please sign up at http://signup.com/go/FJaibHq .
Questions? Contact Debbie Kummer at 708-263-7646 or at deb.kummer@sbcglobal.net.
PieFace A Teacher! – Go GaGa for Ames Pie Edition
Posted Oct 3, 2018 | Category: Uncategorized
Tickets also available to purchase via Cheddar up using this link https://pie-face-a-teacher.cheddarup.com
Ames PTA Parent Social – 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Parents: Thursday, October 18th
Posted Sep 30, 2018 | Category: Fundraisers
Save the Date: Attend the grade-specific parents socials and raise money for the PTA.
Box Tops For Education – October Drive
Posted Sep 30, 2018 | Category: Uncategorized
Dear Ames students, family and friends,
Box Tops For Ames Elementary School did amazing last month. Let’s keep the spirit going. Ms. Basek’s class won in September. Which class will take the trophy and win a prize in October? This month’s Prize is brought to you by Brookfield Zoo City Treats! Please submit this form GhoulsForSchools.OctoberForm by October 30th complete with teachers name and if in kindergarten state AM or PM. Follow https://m.facebook.com/BTFAmesElementarySchool for updates.
Questions? Please contact Aisha Ilic at ladieluxx@gmail.com
Charleston Wrap 2018 – CHANGE Orders Due Thursday, October 4th
Posted Sep 30, 2018 | Category: Fundraisers
Friends and family of Ames School,
The Charleston Wrap fundraiser is HERE. Take a sneak peek at some of the great items available this year. Get ready to get an early jump on holiday shopping and share with friends and family.
Questions? Contact Gina Benes at chegov@netzero.net.
Movie Night Volunteer
Posted Sep 23, 2018 | Category: Uncategorized
The Ames PTA is looking a volunteer(s) to bring in the movie for Movie Nights, 2 evenings this school year Thursday, February 7th and Thursday, April 4th during our PTA meetings at 6:30 PM.
If you can help, please contact Dominica Jimenez at leandom@iit@edu