Parents of 5th Graders – be sure to add the above dates to your May calendar… It’s sure to be a month to remember! Keep an eye out for future communication on these events from your student’s teacher. For those who are new to the Ames Family, on Friday, May 31st at 2:45pm our 5th-grade…
Has your student outgrown their Ames spirit wear? In celebration of this upcoming Earth Day, the Ames PTA is collecting items and organizing a swap! First up: Collection days will be held on Thursday, April 11th and Friday, April 12th. Collection bins will be located at the front doors of the school for your items…
How wonderful to see such a heartfelt gesture from the Pelton family through the Pelton Collaborative, Realtors at Baird & Warner ! Thank you, Arrick, Sarah, Olivia and Gavin, for your dedication to making our school a better place for all students. We are grateful for your ongoing support and so proud to have you…
Tomorrow begins IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) testing for our 3rd through 5th graders. Thanks to the Ames Student Council for picking this year’s testing week decoration theme – that also nods to @d96ames ‘s 99th year- “Hollywood: Celebrating a century of superstars!” The PTA has rolled out the red carpet and the student council…
Our next PTA meeting is tomorrow – Wednesday, April 3rd at a new time: 7PM. This is to better accommodate those helping out with the Ames Talent Show tryouts, happening tomorrow after school. We will be meeting virtually. Zoom link can be found below. Join to hear the latest on end-of-year celebrations, plans and events….
April Restaurant Night is coming in tasty! Indulge in delicious pizza while supporting our school by participating in our fundraiser with Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria on April 15th: Order: Choose from either takeout or delivery (no in-person dining at this location). Place Your Order: You can order via phone call or through the restaurant’s website. Phone Call: Dial…
No better way to celebrate PI Day than spending it at the Ames Science Fair, happening TOMORROW, Thursday, March 14 from 6-8 PM at Ames. All families are encouraged to attend this awesome and inspiring night filled with science and fun! Prepare to be amazed by the unveiling of innovative projects, interactive exhibits and captivating demonstrations by our own Ames…
You know the end of the school year is coming when Talent Show info starts going out! Please see the flyer above for info on our upcoming Talent Show (Save the date: May 8th @ 6:30 PM) and Auditions (April 3rd at 3 PM). Check out this link for more information and then visit this link to register for tryouts…
With Cultural Arts week kicking off this week the PTA wanted to introduce the artist that will be working with your students. Kendra Curry-Khanna is a Riverside resident and has a master’s degree in art education. This year’s project is called: “We See, Together.” It is a collaborative artwork made by all Ames students Kindergarten-fifth…
The Ames Science Fair is also fast approaching on Thursday, March 14, and we’re seeking enthusiastic judges and volunteers to make this event a success! We need: 10 judges to evaluate projects and provide feedback. A handful of helpers for setup, cleanup and everything in between. If you’re interested in becoming a judge or volunteering your…
