Our early learners had a crunch-tastic time exploring and tasting different apples! They used their senses to observe the colors, smell the sweet aromas, feel the textures, and discover the different flavors of each apple.
Learning is always sweeter when we can taste, explore, and have fun! 🍎 🍏
🇺🇸❤️ Honoring our heroes! ❤️🇺🇸
Today, our Ames Dolphins proudly celebrated Veterans Day with a special concert honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. Our students did an amazing job sharing their songs, smiles, and gratitude for those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.
A heartfelt thank-you to all of our veterans, especially those in our school community and families. We are forever grateful for your courage, dedication, and service. We are proud to honor you today and every day! 🇺🇸
Our Kindergarten and 1st Grade friends had a blast celebrating the 50th Day of School with a fabulous 50s Day! From poodle skirts and leather jackets to saddle shoes and slicked-back hair, our little rock stars brought the 1950s back to life! We’ve learned, laughed, grown, and made so many memories in our first 50 days. We can’t wait to see what the next 50 bring! 🎸
Buddies in Mr. Bookler's and Miss Egeberg's classes worked on strategies for emotion management together this week! They learned how to do feather breathing and brainstormed happy memories. 🐬
Our October Students of the Month had a wonderful time celebrating at a special lunch with Principal Mazza! 🎉
These students were recognized for demonstrating a growth mindset by embracing challenges, learning from mistakes, showing perseverance, and always striving to grow and improve. We are so proud of their positive attitudes, hard work, and dedication to learning! 🐬
Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Tuesday 11/3.
Congratulations to the following classes for earning the highest number of Make a Splash tickets throughout the month of October! 🐬
Early Learners- Mrs. Borges and Mrs. DeSimone
Kindergarten- Mrs. Ditsworth and Mrs. Taber
1st grade- Mrs. Workman
2nd grade- Miss Egeberg
3rd grade- Ms. Munson
4th grade- Mrs. Duve
5th grade- Mr. Becker
Spook-tacular Halloween fun in Mrs. Spitalli's classroom! 👻 🎃
Happy Halloween!! 🎃 👻
Our students participated in an engaging SEL assembly focused on the power of a growth mindset! We learned that challenges are opportunities to grow, mistakes help us learn, and with effort, perseverance, and a positive attitude, we can continue to improve. Let's keep growing, learning, and believing in ourselves! ❤️ 🐬
🎃👻 Our Early Learners Halloween Parade was spooktacular! 👻🎃
Our little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and princesses had a boo-tiful time showing off their adorable costumes! 🧙♀️🦸♂️🦇
Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday 10/30, is a HALF DAY in the AM!
Mrs. Erin, the Early Learner PT, set up a spooky four corners for students to practice their fine and gross motor skills! 🎃 👻
📝🌟 Do you have an aspiring young author at home? You are never too young to dream big, share your ideas, and inspire others through your words! ✏️
The Young Author sign-up is now open! Fill out the registration form by Friday, October 30, 2026 to participate. Questions? Contact the Ames Young Author representative, Mrs. Amy Seymour, at seymoura@district96.org.
2nd grade engineers designed brooms based on the book "Room on the Broom" during this month's STEM project! Their goal was to create a design that was 2 inches off the ground and that could hold as many "pumpkins" as possible. Try this activity at home with straws and tape! 🎃 🧹
Mrs. Mazza was the mystery reader in Miss Egeberg's class this week! 📚
Our Dolphins showed their Ames School Spirit Day! 🐬
Tomorrow is Spirit Day! Wear your Ames gear or blue and white to show your Dolphin pride! 🐬
2nd and 5th grade buddies used teamwork and a growth mindset to put together a collaborative poster!
We welcomed our local firefighters to Ames School for a special visit in honor of Fire Safety Month! 🧑🚒👩🚒
Students learned important fire safety tips, how to stay safe in an emergency, and the important role firefighters play in keeping our community safe. Thank you to our amazing firefighters for taking the time to educate our students and for all you do to protect our community!
Stop, Drop, and Roll! Remember, fire safety starts with us! 🧯🚒
5th grade advanced math students calculated the volume of real world rectangular prisms in Mr. Trimmer's class! 📏