Save the date for the next PTA meeting!
In anticipation of inclement weather, we have made the decision to shift to an eLearning day on Friday, January 23. Student devices will be sent home with them today. To review our eLearning plan, instructions, and student expectations, visit district96.org.
Riverside Parks & Recreation will be offering supervised childcare and eLearning support at the Quincy Street Community Center (43 E. Quincy) for $38 from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. Before and after care can be added for an additional fee. Participants can register online or onsite.
After school activities on Thursday, January 22 will continue as scheduled. Friday, January 23 before and after school activities are canceled.
Stay safe and warm!
Riverside Parks & Recreation will be offering supervised childcare and eLearning support at the Quincy Street Community Center (43 E. Quincy) for $38 from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. Before and after care can be added for an additional fee. Participants can register online or onsite.
After school activities on Thursday, January 22 will continue as scheduled. Friday, January 23 before and after school activities are canceled.
Stay safe and warm!
Good, better, best! Our Ames students and staff are rooting for the Bears this Sunday! Bear down! 🐻
Our fifth graders have been busy creating tiny oceans! 🌊🔬
Students explored what happens when salt is added to water and used scientific evidence to prove that the salt was still there—even when they couldn’t see it. Through hands-on experimentation, they practiced observing, testing, and explaining their thinking like real scientists. A great reminder that in science, evidence matters just as much as what we can see!
Our fifth graders tried their hand at juggling leading up to winter break! 🤹♀️
Juggling is a fun way to build hand-eye coordination, focus, and perseverance and it’s been great to see students challenge themselves, laugh through mistakes, and keep trying. A perfect mix of movement and learning as they wrapped up the week!
2nd grade scientists designed and built snow shovels for their December STEM project! They challenged themselves to build a design that could scoop as much "snow" as possible in 30 seconds. ❄️ Try this at home over winter break! All you need is paper/cardstock, popsicle sticks, straws, and tape.
Our Ames Dolphins made a splash in November and December! 🐬 Our school wide goal was to earn 300 tickets, and we earned 377! Congratulations to the following classes for earning the most "Make a Splash" tickets for their grade levels:
Early Learners- Mrs. DeSimone
Kindergarten- Miss McPherson
1st grade- TIE Mrs. Workman and Mrs. Aiyash
2nd grade- Miss Egeberg
3rd grade- Miss Redeker
4th grade- Mrs. Duve
5th grade- Mrs. Seymour
Just a little note 🎵 of appreciation for our amazing Ames music teacher, Mr. DeStephano! This year's winter concerts were impressive, joyfully showcasing our students' musical skills. Job well done to Mr. D and our K-3 students! You are all stars!⭐️
It may have been freezing outside, but our Ames Dolphins stayed warm and cozy in their pajamas today!
What's blue and white and full of integrity? Our Ames dolphins at this month's SEL assembly! 🐬
Ames students and staff passed the vibe check with maximum PLAIDitude! 😁
What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
Ice crispies! 😄
Our Ames staff and students stayed cozy and warm in their holiday sweaters today!
What does a gingerbread man use if it breaks its leg? A Candy Cane! 😁 Our students and staff looked sweet in their red, white, and stripes today!
This week is Spirit Week at Ames School! Let's get festive as we head into winter break! ❄️
🎁✨ Volunteers Needed for the Ames Holiday Shop THIS Friday! ✨🎁
We’re looking for volunteers to support in a variety of fun roles, including:
✨ Event setup
✨ Checkout & cashiering
✨ Assisting student shoppers
✨ Gift wrap station helpers
✨ Cleanup at the end of the night
Whether you can give an hour or the whole evening, every helping hand makes a big difference! 🙌❤️
Sign up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CA9A82EA0FDC25-52789065-2024#/
Our students are 67 days smarter, and our teachers survived the 6-7 day of school today thanks to these surprise treats courtesy of our awesome Ames PTA! 😁
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our Dolphin families and friends! We are grateful for our amazing Ames community. 🦃
2nd grade scientists designed turkey traps during this month's STEM project. Thank you to the parent volunteers who came to assist on Friday! 🦃
Congratulations to this week's Spirit Wear champs, Mrs. Collins's 2nd graders! Don't forget the Ames Spirit Wear store is open until Wednesday 12/3! 🐬
Ames Dolphins reviewed everything they've learned about Emotion Management during this month's SEL assembly! 3rd graders shared strategies for managing strong emotions, and 5th graders helped us identify emotions during a game of emotion charades. Next month we'll learn all about INTEGRITY!🐬
