Mrs. Pim and her family are exploring her hometown of Glen Rock, New Jersey! They went to see the town’s most famous superstar: a giant boulder left behind by an ancient glacier.
Long ago, the Lenape people named the rock Pamackapuka. It was so big and special that people used it as a "nature map" to find their way and a popular spot to meet up with friends. Eventually, the rock became so famous that the whole town was named after it! Try to find Glen Rock, NJ on a map tonight! 🗺️
Good morning from Nevada where Mrs. Duve and Mrs. Serio are soaking up the sunshine! Mrs. Duve cheered on her ducks as they ran the Mt Charleston Marathon Las Vegas. Both set PRs but didn’t quality for Boston. 😁
Challenge your student to find Nevada on a map! 🗺️
Time to DUCK out for Spring Break! We'll see you back at Ames on Tuesday, April 7th. In the meantime, check out our spring break duck-ventures right here on Ames social media pages!
Ames students were cozy in their pajamas today for Pajama Day!
Color Day! 🌈
Aloha from Ames! 🌺 🐬
Ames students looked sharp today for Dress Like a Teacher Day! ✏️ 🍎
We traveled back in time for Decade Day today! 🪩 ☮️
Spirit Week kicks off tomorrow (3/23) with Decades Day! Dress up in clothes from your favorite decade. 🕺 🪩
🎉 Ames Spring Silent Auction is Back—With Double the Fun!
The Ames Elementary School bi-annual silent auction is back—and this year we’re bringing twice the fun with a two-part auction! That means double the opportunity to support our incredible Cultural Arts and Enrichment Programs, including music, art, assemblies, and field trips that bring learning to life for our students.
Part 1 kicks off this Thursday, March 19 at 3:00 PM with our online auction, featuring a variety of specially curated, teacher-led experiences that students absolutely love. From grade-level parties and game nights to scavenger hunts and the chance to be a librarian for the day, these are some of the most exciting and in-demand opportunities of the year.
You can also bid on VIP seating for the Spring Concert or Talent Show—a favorite for families!
👉 Browse the auction and get ready to bid:
🔗 https://www.32auctions.com/amesauction2026
Note: Many experiences have multiple spots available and may appear more than once—so be sure to check all listings!
2nd grade scientists learned about water erosion by making cornmeal canyons!
Happy St. Patrick's Day, Ames families!
"For each petal on the shamrock,
This brings a wish your way,
Good health, good luck, and happiness, For today and every day". ☘️
Our first ever Mismatch Day was a blast! Keep making a splash, Dolphins!🐬
Mrs. Workman's class showed off their Dolphin Pride on Friday! Our next Spirit Day is 3/13. 🐬
Congratulations to this month's Make a Splash winning classes!
K- Mrs. Ditsworth
1- Mrs. Workman
2- Mrs. Guastella
3- Mrs. Redeker
4- Mr. Wydra
5- Mr. Bookler
As a school, we earned 352 tickets and won a Mismatch Day for Wednesday 3/4! 🐬
Field Museum Fun! 🐬 🦕
2nd grade scientists made paper models of mountains and observed patterns of how the water and rivers flow!
Students attended the "Be Seen And Heard" presentation today in accordance with Erin's Law. You can continue the conversation at home by asking your children who their trusted adults are.
That's a wrap on this year's One Book One School program! Students and staff competed in a "Wheel of Stuart" game show, Student Council announced the winners of the door decorating contest, and we celebrated our grand prize winners! Thank you to our Ames PTA for making this all possible! 📕 🐬
OBOS Ames Spirit Day! 🐬 📖
