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

Archive for September 2010

Ames PTA Meeting: Tuesday, October 5 at 8:45am

Posted Sep 30, 2010 | Category: Calendar Of Events, In the News, Meetings, Reminders

Come One, Come All  

AMES PTA MEETING

When- Tuesday October 5th at 8:45am

Where- Multi-Purpose/Lunch Room  

We will be joined at our October 5th meeting by District 96 Superintendent Dr.Lamberson. He will provide us with the latest in District 96 news and information as well as be available for some of your questions. Because not everyone can attend the Oct 5th meeting we would like to try something new and offer an opportunity for you to still have your questions or observations communicated to Dr. Lamberson.  If you have a question or concern please send along via e-mail to Lisa Freel at freel@prodigy.net and we will bring to the meeting for you. 

Click the following to view September’s PTA minutes:  AMES PTA MEETING SEPTEMBER2010



E-Backpack Items 9-29-10

Posted Sep 29, 2010 | Category: Community, In the News

These items were available in the A.F. Ames School E-Backpack on 9/29/10.

A.F. Ames School

These items were available in the District 96 E-Backpack on 9/29/10.

District 96



Innisbrook Fundraiser Update

Posted Sep 27, 2010 | Category: Fundraisers, Reminders

Attention Ames Families!!!!
Please remember to place your Innisbrook orders ASAP.  Directions for ordering are on the attached flyer.  Please send your checks (made to Ames PTA) or cash to the office in an envelope marked “Innisbook”.  This is a great opportunity to get some awesome products while helping our wonderful school!!!!!

InnisbrookReminder[1]

 Questions?  Lisa Carlson….ellieodesigns@sbcglobal.net.  Thank you for your support!!!




Walk to School – Green Day: Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Posted Sep 27, 2010 | Category: Calendar Of Events, Community, Reminders, School Activity

Wednesday, October 6th is International Walk to School Day.  

The event will begin at 8:00am with Ames parent volunteers walking from four different starting points.  We hope you will encourage your children to join any one of these lines.  Parents are welcome to walk along with their children.
Join approximately 5,000 schools in the U.S. and 40 countries and walk to school on Wednesday, October 6, 2010.
The event is being organized by the PTA. 

1.   Nutall Line – Line starts at Delaplaine & Nutall.  Line Leader, Lisa Carlson

2.   Northwood/Bartram Line – Line starts at Northwood and Bartram.  Line Leader, Michelle Van Nice

3.   Downing Line – Line starts at the corner of Downing and Southcote. This line will also stop at Uvedale & Southcote at 8:05.  Line Leader, Michelle Udelson

4.   North Riverside Line – Line starts at Hainsworth & Traube, heads south to 25th, West to Westover, Line Leader, Karen Shook

Green Wheel Day 2010



Ames School Movie Night: Friday, September 24th at 6:30pm

Posted Sep 22, 2010 | Category: Calendar Of Events, Reminders, School Activity


Join us for a fun family night at Ames School’s gymnasium on Friday, September 24th at 6:30pm.

We will be showing the blockbuster hit, Marmaduke.  Popcorn will be served. 

If wanted, you may bring your own peanut FREE snacks, pillow, and blanket. 

 **Children MUST be accompanied by an adult**

Click the following for more information:  Ames Movie Night 2010




Library Volunteers Needed

Posted Sep 22, 2010 | Category: Reminders, Volunteers

Library Volunteers Needed

Listed below are the classes and library times still in need of parent/caregiver help.

Burks Kindergarten:  AM – Monday 9-9:30am;  PM – Monday 12:30-1PM

KinKin Kindergarten:  AM – Wednesday 10:00-10:30AM 

First Grade Ohlman:   Wednesday 2-2:30PM

First Grade Orr:   Wednesday 9-9:30AM

Second Grade Orlowski:  Wednesday 9:30-10AM

Third Grade Stephens:  Wednesday 10:30-11AM

Fourth Grade Mimlitz:  Wednesday 2:30-3PM

Fourth Grade Temple:  Wednesday 1:30-2PM

Fifth Grade Wright:  Monday 9:30-10AM

If interested, please contact:  Stephanie Schulte  at 442-3084 or schultehouse@mac.com  OR  Darcy Lewis at 442-2654 or darcylewis@sbcglobal.net

Click the following to read more about volunteering in the library:  Ames Reader Helper Info Letter Fall 2010




E-Backpack Items 9-22-10

Posted Sep 22, 2010 | Category: Community, In the News

These items were available in the A.F. Ames School E-Backpack on 9/22/10.

A.F. Ames School

These items were available in the District 96 E-Backpack on 9/22/10.

District 96



Innisbrook Ordering Just Got Easier!

Posted Sep 15, 2010 | Category: Fundraisers, Reminders

How to place orders for Innisbrook Fundraiser for Ames PTA:

Please refer to the attached form when ordering your Innisbrook products.  All orders should be placed online.

Please click on the following to read more about placing your orders:  InnisbrookInsert2010

Thank you!  If you have any questions, please contact  Lisa Carlson  708-447-515 or ellieodesigns@sbcglobal.net .




E-Backpack Items 9-15-10

Posted Sep 15, 2010 | Category: Community, In the News

These items were available in the A.F. Ames School E-Backpack on 9/15/10.

A.F. Ames School

These items were available in the District 96 E-Backpack on 9/15/10.

District 96



Ames Spirit Wear Sale Ends Thursday, September 16th

Posted Sep 14, 2010 | Category: Fundraisers, Reminders

LAST CHANCE TO ORDER YOUR AMES SPIRIT WEAR

School spirit day is right around the corner.  Now is your chance!   Adult and youth sizes are available.

Click the following for the spirit wear order sheet:  Ames Order sheet 2010

Please send order form and payment in an envelope to the Ames School office marked Ames School Spirit Wear; Attention Karen Dachota.