Hi Ames Families – Don’t miss out! Yearbook orders close at midnight tonight in order to get them printed and delivered on time for the last day of school! Our 5th Grade Yearbook Committee has created a beautiful, student-designed book to celebrate another wonderful year at Ames. Order yours today for $20 to make sure your student has…
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Join us for our final Ames PTA meeting of the school year at The Sweet Spot in North Riverside! We’ll swear in our new PTA board and celebrate the incredible work of the outgoing board. Let’s end the year strong—see you there! As always, we welcome new members to join!
Enjoy delicious Lou Malnati’s pizza while supporting Ames PTA on Wednesday, April 23! Takeout or delivery only at Lou Malnati’s Broadview (7550 Broadview Village Square). No dine-in. Call 708-400-8999 and mention Ames PTA. Or order online at Lou Malnati’s using promo code GRPRSFUND23 at checkout. Reminder: Orders through third-party apps won’t count toward the fundraiser. Eat pizza, support Ames, and make your Wednesday extra delicious!
Calling All Event Enthusiasts! We’re looking for volunteers to co-chair the Ames Fall Auction for the 2025–2026 school year! This beloved bi-annual event raises important funds for educational enrichment at our amazing school—and it’s also a fantastic way to bring our Ames community together. If you love planning a great night out, this is your…
Join the Riverside Library, The Treehouse, the Riverside Community Garden, and several other local groups for an Earth Day Celebration on Tuesday, April 22! We’ll be gathering at the garden (400 Nuttall) — or in case of rain, at The Treehouse (1 N. Riverside) — with interactive, kid-friendly activities. The Ames PTA will be there too with…
Ames Staff Appreciation Week is just a month away! Help the Ames PTA fuel 5 unforgettable days of gratitude for our incredible Ames staff! This year, we have just one ask — we need donations! We’re pooling together contributions from families so we can shower our teachers and staff with treats, small gifts, and a celebratory luncheon all…
We’re so excited to welcome Jonas Friddle, musician and teacher from the Old Town School of Folk Music, as our 2024-25 Artist in Residence! On May 13, every grade will get a 40-minute, hands-on jug band music session in the gym — and we need parent volunteers to help out. We need 6 volunteers per grade…
We need your help to make sure one of the best things at Ames runs smoothly — the SPRING BOOK FAIR! Book fairs aren’t just about shopping for fun new reads (although that *is* pretty great). They: → Build excitement about reading → Help kids discover new interests → Support our school library And volunteering…
Mark your calendars—Ames’ Spring Open House is happening on Thursday, April 24th! Don’t miss this special evening to see the incredible work our students have been doing as they showcase their learning and creativity throughout the classrooms and halls of Ames. Plus, the much-loved Spring Book Fair will be open Wednesday, April 23rd, and during the Open House on April…
