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!🐬










Ms. Munson's class met their Dojo goal and celebrated with a cozy sock or slipper day! Have a relaxing weekend!

The Riverside arborist/forester Mr. Michael Collins came in for a visit today and taught our Early Learners more about trees! 🌳




Our first ever Ames glow stick dance party was a hit! 💃 🕺 🪩 Congratulations on "Making a Splash" this month, Dolphins!









Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸 Ames Dolphins are grateful for veterans today and every day. Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and bravery.









Ames students had SNOW much fun playing outside during recess today! ❄️ ☃️









Congratulations to our Spirit Day winners from Mrs. Seymour's and Miss Giger's classes! 🐬



Have we mentioned lately how much we LOVE our PTA?? They are the best! Thank you for the full moon treats! 🌕 🤩

