Next PTA Meeting – You’re Invited! Join us on Wednesday, January 15th, right after school in the Ames Multipurpose Room. PTA meetings are open to everyone, and if you’ve never attended before, this is the perfect time to start! Bring your kids along—they’re welcome to hang out, color, or do homework during our typically 30-minute meeting. We’ll…
Support Ames PTA with Home Run Inn Pizza! Mark your calendars for our next restaurant fundraiser at Home Run Inn Pizza, happening on Monday, January 27th, Tuesday, January 28th, and Wednesday, January 29th. Home Run Inn will generously donate 30% of all pre-tax purchases back to the Ames PTA! Don’t miss out—preorder by January 22 using this link: https://shorturl.at/Zc9EB. Pick up…
We are thrilled to announce the return of One Book, One School (OBOS), an annual all-school book club designed to foster a love for reading and strengthen our Ames community. Program Details: Start Date: Tuesday, January 21st Book Announcement: The selected book will be revealed next week! Book Distribution: The oldest child in each Ames family will receive…
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of fun at our Ames Family Outing on Friday, January 24, from 5-7 PM at Fleetwood Roller Rink (7231 W Archer Ave, Summit, IL). Skate on Us! The Ames PTA is covering the first 130 skate rentals. After that, rentals are just $4 per person. Have your own skates? Bring them along and join the fun at no…
Thank you to all our Ames families for making the 7th Annual Staff Christmas Cookie Exchange so special! From Italian cookies to snickerdoodles, snowballs, and classic chocolate chip, every treat was baked with love and care. Your cheer sent our Ames staff into the holidays with full hearts (and treat boxes)! Wishing all our families…
“The Grinch came without ribbons, tags, or bows… but luckily, he posed for all our photos!” Thanks to Villanueva Portraits, your festive memories from the Ames Holiday Shop are ready for download! Use the link (https://villanuevaportraits.client-gallery.com/…/ames…) with access code 3VGL86VI to grab yours.Follow Maria at Villanueva Portraits and keep her in mind for all your portrait needs—she’ll make your heart…
Get to Know Our VP of Fundraising, Amelia Martinez! Hi, Ames families! I’m Amelia Martinez, your VP of Fundraising, with my mind on the money and money on my mind! My goal is to help raise funds for our school so the PTA can continue doing amazing things like field trips, assemblies, family events, and…
A Big Thank You to Mr. D! We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. D for orchestrating another spectacular Winterfest with our K-3rd graders! The talent, learning, and joy on display over the two nights were truly inspiring. Our Ames music program is something special, and it’s always wonderful to see so many families come together to…
A huge thank-you to everyone who has already signed up! We’re calling on a few more Ames elves to help make the 7th Annual Ames Staff Cookie Exchange extra sweet! Whether you’ve got a box of brownie mix in the pantry or planned to bake but haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time to join in. We’re looking…
Dear Ames Families, As we reach the halfway point of the school year, I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your incredible support and dedication. The first half of the year has been filled with exciting moments, like the first ever Parent Trivia Night, Trunk…
