Dear Parent and Guardians, The Science in a Bag program is about to begin at Ames School. The program is an excellent opportunity for children and parents to interact academically and increase your child’s scientific literacy. Take time to enjoy this positive learning experience in the comfort of your home and encourage your student’s natural…
Traditionally each class creates a collaborative work of art to be sold at the silent auction during the upcoming Ames Fall Festival. Mrs. King has come up with some amazing ideas, and now we are looking for 1 parent volunteer per class to help her out next week as she begins working on the projects. Volunteer…
Our next PTA meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27th at 6:30 PM during Family Movie Night. Bring your children to the movie and then join us as we discuss upcoming events, in-school activities and our Fall Festival. Popcorn and water will be served before the movie begins. This is a free family event, so don’t miss out…
SAVE THE DATE! Friday, November 3, 2017 7 pm, Paisans Pizzeria, Berwyn The Fall Festival is a bi-annual evening fundraiser hosted by the Ames PTA to support the school’s cultural arts curriculum. With the support of many parents and community businesses, students have enjoyed cultural Lyric Opera House performances, Frank Lloyd Wright house tours, all-school assemblies…
Our librarians are in need of a few regular helpers to spend a little time each week shelving books. This is a volunteer opportunity that is open to all parents and grandparents. In fact, over the past few years, two of our dedicated shelvers are the Grandmothers of Ames students. If you are interested or…
Our second annual BBQ Dinner Drive-thru Fundraiser is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25th. Once again, this will feature 5Bs Catering. Please be on the lookout for the ticket packets which will be sent home with your student(s) this week. Support Ames by taking the night off from cooking and enjoying a delicious BBQ dinner. Invite…
We need volunteers for Kindergarten through 3rd grade to read aloud stories and to assist students in finding books. In order to volunteer: 1) Click this link to see the library sign up page: http://signup.com/go/itdwamr 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like. 3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT…
Our next PTA meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27th at 6:30 PM during Family Movie Night. Bring your children to the movie and then join us as we discuss upcoming events, in-school activities and our Fall Festival. Popcorn and water will be served before the movie begins. This is a free family event,…
Parents, Don’t forget to send spare change with your children to school this week for our Pack the Piggies fundraiser! Every little bit helps, and the grade raising the most money will receive a pizza party for their efforts. Thank you for your generosity by helping hurricane victims in Texas.
Fun Lunch is back at AMES and is better than ever! We will be having fun lunch 2 times a month beginning on Thursday, October 5th. We will be offering lunch from Paisans Pizzeria in Berwyn and will have a different schedule of foods, so please make note of the days and offerings for that day. Each meal…
