Got trivia skills? Join us for Ames Parent Trivia Night on Saturday, September 21st at Riverside Village Hall!Enjoy thrilling trivia rounds, music by DJ Mattio, and the chance to win raffle prizes, including prime seats at 2024-25 @d96ames events and items from @villageofnriversideparksnrec @riversiderecil @paisanspizza @loumalnatis @traderjoes @chicagowolves and MORE!Team up with friends or join…
Welcome to September! Today kicks off our Fall Book Fair, encouraging students to choose and read books they love. According to the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report, 93% of kids ages 6 to 17 say their favorite books are the ones they pick out themselves. Our goal is to provide access to affordable, popular…
Registration is now Open for District 96 After-School Sports! Join our upcoming programs at Ames, Blythe, Central, and Hollywood for students in Grades K-5. Register with Riverside Parks and Rec here: https://tinyurl.com/District-96
We kicked off the school year with a fantastic back-to-school assembly on Friday, where students were treated to some fun with Magical Balloon-dude Dale! He shared the power of an idea and the amazing creative journeys it can inspire. It was a high-energy way to close out the first full week of school, and we’re thrilled to…
Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at our 2nd Annual Conchas y Cafecito! Come enjoy Family Donuts & Coffee on Friday, September 27, from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM. Kids must be present with an adult. Please RSVP here to help us plan for your family. We look forward to sharing this special morning together as…
We’d love to see you at our next PTA meeting! Fall is a busy time buzzing with fun, and we’d love your help in making this season extra special—especially as we get ready to celebrate 100 years of Ames School. Come join us after school on Wednesday, September 25th and see how you can get…
Got trivia skills? Join us for the ultimate challenge at the Ames Parent Trivia Night! Get ready to flex your mental muscles and have a blast with fellow Ames parents on Saturday, September 21st at Riverside Village Hall. Compete in thrilling rounds of trivia and enjoy beats by our own Ames parent and DJ extraordinaire,…
Get ready, Ames families—the 2024 Charleston Wrap fundraiser kicks off on Friday, September 20th! This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, offering a wide range of high-quality gift wrap, home goods, and more. Keep an eye out for more details including the catalogue, which will be sent home the week of September…
We’re excited to introduce a new spot to our monthly restaurant nights—Lavergne’s Tavern in Berwyn! Join us and support Ames PTA by dining in or ordering takeout. Just bring in this flyer (a hardcopy will be sent home with students in September) or mention “AMES Giveback” when placing your to-go order on Thursday, September 19, and 20%…
Ames Spirit Wear Recycle Program is Back! With your help, last year we launched the Spirit Wear Recycle Program, where families donated their outgrown @d96ames gear to be passed on to future students. In the coming weeks, the Ames PTA will be redistributing these collected items to our students. To Request Recycled Gear: If you…
