Don’t miss the PTA meeting on Thursday, January 21 at 6 p.m. Dr. Martha Ryan-Toye, superintendent of District 96, will be joining us for the meeting. Hear COVID-19 information, updates about the saliva screening program, news from the strategic planning process and more. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83452861090?pwd=clYzU3NOaHFCQy8yNXNINmxtcHpJQT09 Meeting ID: 834 5286 1090 Passcode: 789963 December PTA meeting…
In the experiment “Da Vinci’s Bridge,” you will explore the mechanical engineering required to build a bridge with no mechanical fasteners or adhesives based on one of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs. You will be weaving the sticks together so that the tension between the sticks keeps the bridge together and lifts it off the ground….
This year, the Ames PTA is excited to bring you Science in Your Inbox for the entire month of January. These easy experiments are a great way to enjoy science with your kids while learning! This week’s experiment: Sizzling Snowballs. Download the experiment here. Check out last week’s experience.
In years past, the Ames PTA has offered the Science in a Bag program, where 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students were able to check out science experiments at school and complete them at home. It was an excellent opportunity for children and parents to interact academically and increase your child’s scientific literacy. This year,…
Ames PTA Meeting Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 6 p.m. Join us at the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84594076108?pwd=empHOEY5L0JJMkVBaGpSR3Q3RXNHdz09 Meeting ID: 845 9407 6108 Passcode: 447823 Agenda Welcome Officer Reports: President Happy Holidays PLT meeting update Calendar Secretary Approve minutes Directory update Treasurer Budget update VPs Communications General updates VP Cultural Arts and Education Programs Science in a…
Join us for tonight’s PTA meeting at 6 p.m. Click to join the Zoom meeting. Tonight we will be voting on this year’s PTA budget. Please see the agenda below: Ames PTA Meeting November 5, 2020 Welcome Officer Reports: Presidents Movie night EL Shirts Calendar Secretary Approve October PTA Meeting Minutes Membership status Directory status…
This year’s Scholastic Book Fair is online. Shop November 2-15, and support our school while helping your child discover new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more! You’ll love the fun new option to shop for book fair exclusives directly from the interactive booklist and enjoy free shipping on book-only purchases over $25. Visit the…
The Scholastic Book Fair is back! Mark your calendar and plan to shop from November 2-November 15. The fair will be held online this year, and the Ames community will have access to its own online store where you’ll find a large selection of titles, can browse by grade, and meet popular authors! PLUS, 25%…
Because this school year is unlike any other, we are collecting student information the Ames directory through a Google form. You must fill out a form for each child you have at Ames. If you would like your family to be included in the Ames directory, please fill out the form by October 30. The form…
Thanks to all of the Ames families (as well as other friends and family) who came out for Monsters, Inc., on a chilly night at the drive-in theater in Bridgeview on Friday, October 16. It was a great opportunity to get together as a community for the first time this year and enjoy an outdoor,…
