Be a part of the next Ames PTA Election Day Bake Sale – Tuesday, April 1, at North Riverside Commons! After raising over $700 in November, we’re bringing back another Bake Sale to support Ames PTA! We need bakers, buyers, setup volunteers, and bake sale helpers to keep things running until we sell out. Sign…
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…
All outgoing 5th graders – and any returning Ames student with outgrown gear – are invited to participate in our last Ames Spirit Wear collection drive of the school year. All outgrown but gently used items can be dropped off in the designated box (pictured above) located by the front office on Thursday and Friday….
Back by popular demand: Pre-order your school supplies for 2024-2025 school year with our partners at 1st Day School Supplies! We know it seems early, but time flies during the summer. Why not order your supplies before it’s too late or supplies run out. Start the school year with the exact supplies your teacher requested, and…
Huge thanks to everyone who signed up to support the upcoming Ames Field Day event! Your enthusiasm and dedication are appreciated, and we can’t wait to make this day unforgettable for our students. Field Day is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29th, with a rain date set for Thursday, May 30th. If you are signed up…
Last week, we celebrated Crossing Guard Appreciation Day by treating our wonderful crossing guards to some special goodies. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and hard work throughout the year. Their efforts in keeping us safe and ensuring smooth, secure crossings for our students and families do not go unnoticed. Thank you, crossing guards,…
There’s still time to spread the love and appreciation for our amazing staff and teachers as we gear up for Ames Staff Appreciation Week with an Olympics-themed extravaganza! From a breakfast bar to treats in the staff lounge, topped off with the teacher luncheon and gift cards galore – it’s all lined up. But we need…
SHOP EVEN MORE TITLES ONLINE & CONTINUE TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL! Bring on the Bookjoy—25% of every online purchase from Apr 24 – May 7 directly benefits our school! Click HERE To shop: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/afameselementaryschool1
It takes a village! The PTA wouldn’t be successful without all of you. As a thank you for all your tireless volunteer efforts – please join us for the final PTA general meeting of the year, our Volunteer Appreciation Celebration on Thursday, May 2 at 7pm. RSVP with this link to let us know if you can…
The Ames 2023-24 yearbook has been created by the Ames Student Yearbook Committee! Yearbooks are on sale the week of: April 22-April 26 Price: $20 https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1016188409774377
