Fun Lunch Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers to help serve students for Fun Lunch this Thursday, October 5th. Click the link to sign-up for this event. http://signup.com/go/vNsefno
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser – Orders Due October 6th
Dear Ames families, Students have received their 2017 Charleston Wrap fundraising materials. Please support this annual sale by shopping for great products and spreading the word to friends and family. Proceeds help support our cultural arts programs, field trips and other activities at Ames. Orders are due October 6th! Questions? Contact Gina Benes at chegov@netzero.net.
Science in a Bag
Dear Parent and Guardians, The Science in a Bag program is about to begin at Ames School. The program is an excellent opportunity for children and parents to interact academically and increase your child’s scientific literacy. Take time to enjoy this positive learning experience in the comfort of your home and encourage your student’s natural…
Volunteer during your child’s art class!
Traditionally each class creates a collaborative work of art to be sold at the silent auction during the upcoming Ames Fall Festival. Mrs. King has come up with some amazing ideas, and now we are looking for 1 parent volunteer per class to help her out next week as she begins working on the projects. Volunteer…
PTA Meeting and Family Movie Night – Tonight at 6:30 in the Ames Gym
Our next PTA meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27th at 6:30 PM during Family Movie Night. Bring your children to the movie and then join us as we discuss upcoming events, in-school activities and our Fall Festival. Popcorn and water will be served before the movie begins. This is a free family event, so don’t miss out…
Ames Fall Festival – Save the Date!
SAVE THE DATE! Friday, November 3, 2017 7 pm, Paisans Pizzeria, Berwyn The Fall Festival is a bi-annual evening fundraiser hosted by the Ames PTA to support the school’s cultural arts curriculum. With the support of many parents and community businesses, students have enjoyed cultural Lyric Opera House performances, Frank Lloyd Wright house tours, all-school assemblies…
Book Shelving Helpers Needed
Our librarians are in need of a few regular helpers to spend a little time each week shelving books. This is a volunteer opportunity that is open to all parents and grandparents. In fact, over the past few years, two of our dedicated shelvers are the Grandmothers of Ames students. If you are interested or…
Save the Date for the Second Annual BBQ Dinner!
Our second annual BBQ Dinner Drive-thru Fundraiser is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25th. Once again, this will feature 5Bs Catering. Please be on the lookout for the ticket packets which will be sent home with your student(s) this week. Support Ames by taking the night off from cooking and enjoying a delicious BBQ dinner. Invite…
Library Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers for Kindergarten through 3rd grade to read aloud stories and to assist students in finding books. In order to volunteer: 1) Click this link to see the library sign up page: http://signup.com/go/itdwamr 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like. 3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT…
Family Movie Night and PTA Meeting
Our next PTA meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 27th at 6:30 PM during Family Movie Night. Bring your children to the movie and then join us as we discuss upcoming events, in-school activities and our Fall Festival. Popcorn and water will be served before the movie begins. This is a free family event,…