| At Ames Elementary, it's ALL About the Kids... We Just Finished Celebrating Extraordinary Effort, Exceptional Work , Impressive Artifacts of Learning, and Notated Talents Galore! Congratulations Ames Students!!! See You All at Summer School! |  |  | | June 5th Students attended an Awards Assembly for Attendance and Excellence in Academics |
You Won't Believe All the Events that Took Place Just During the Months of May and Sunny June!!!
For your viewing pleasure, Ames presents the following new photo galleries of the activities and following events for May/June 2009:
- Saints Baseball Game to honor "Readers Batted IN"/ United Way- 5-22
- Ames School/Family Barbeque - 5-22
- Luncheon Honoring Our Community and Family Volunteers - 5-21
- Ames School Science Fair - 5-21
- Ames Spring Concert - 5-21
- Ames School Celebration of Good Effort and Attitude for School Year 2008
 | | ...also on June 5th Students participated in an All-School Talent Show Courageously Run by parent, Mr. James White |
- 2009 at Saint North Roller Rink - 5-19 - Kids Unload Food from U-Haul for Our Food Shelves 5-15
- Students in Grades 3 - 6 Attended a Minnesota Twins Ball Game for their hard work and effort on the MCA II Tests - 5-14
- Crazy Hair Day and Mismatched Sock Day - 5-8
- Teacher and Staff Appreciation Day presented by Ames Student Council on 5-8
- Our Very Own Fiesta Latina Celebration for Ames Students, Families and Community Members (Cinco de Mayo) Dinner and Entertainment on 5-7
- May Day Baskets Delivered to Our Neighbors Around Ames 5-1(You must scroll down at least halfway down this page to begin viewing
 | | June 2nd, 3rd and 4th were Field Days for Pre-K, K - 2nd, 3rd - 6th grades were planned and carried out by Mr. Kellar-Long |
the photo galleries. They are listed in chronological order according to most recent event listed first...)
Did You Know...
US Senator, Amy Klobuchar-MN-D Scheduled a Round Table Meeting at Ames Elementary, April 24th?
On Monday, April 27th, Ames Students in Grades 3rd - 6th, celebrated after taking the MCA II Tests in Math and Reading by going on the rtdes at the Mall of America?
If you were at the Saints North Roller Rink on Saturday, April 25th, you would have seen Ames Saturday School Students Celebrating Their Last Saturday School Session...
On Thursday, March  | | Third Graders Planted Flowers at the State Capitol |
26th, students in grades 4-6th received the honor of attending at The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, to see Oprah
Winfrey's "The Color Purple...
Our many thanks goes out to the Minneapolis - St. Paul Chapter of the Links, Inc. for providing Ames students with the opportunity to grow. They brought an appreciation through the Arts by providing a free concert by the "Kevin Washington Jazz Trio"...
On February 19th, Farmer Nelson brought "Perfect", a 19 day old Piglet to Ames Third Graders...
On February 12th, 2009, the Minnesota Center for Reading  | | There was some fine dancing going on in the Gymnasium |
Research Recognized "The Educational Professionals at AMES Elementary for Making Significant Progress in Teaching Students to Read Over Consecutive School Years, 2006-2007 and 2007-2008...
On Thursday, February 12th, Ames once again hosted an African American Celebration, and it was an overwhelming success...
Ames Would Like to Salute One of Our Precious, Hardworking and Dedicated Volunteers, Mr. Neil Franey!
Mr. Franey works faithfully every Wednesday at Ames Elementary in the
FRED (Families Reading Every Day) Room as a reading volunteer with
students in first through third grades.
On January  | | Enjoying a Night Out at the Ordway; Ames Students, Parents & Staff See the "Color Purple" |
12th, Ames third graders attended a spectacular demonstration by the Physics Force, a group of wild and crazy physicists who use highly visual and entertaining stunts to teach the elements of their science...
Andrea Miller is an AMAZING and EXTRAORDINARY 20 year old brain cancer survivor!
Her foundation has bestowed upon Ames students and families; food, clothing such as school uniforms, Thanksgiving turkey baskets to 100 families...
October 6th, at the Minnesota Business Partnership's  | | Dr. Delores Henderson, Principal, Ms. Ama Xiong, First Grade Teacher, Mrs. Pauline Mang, Parent, Mrs. Mae Schunk, Literacy and Math Coach, Ms. Gloria Johnson, Third Grade Teacher, and Dr. Iris Cornelius, Psychologist -(Picture Taken by Dave, Minnesota Business Partnership Associate) |
Annual Dinner at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Ames Elementary was awarded the Minnesota's Future Award Recipients... providing computers and a $10,000 grant to us!!!
On Friday, September 12th... Ames parents, guardians attended an all School BBQ event...
Thursday, August 28th, Ames Students, Families, Teachers, Staff, Celebrated Guests and Ames Community helped start our 2008 - 2009 School Year off with a n Ice Cream Social'...
Our purpose at Ames is to encourage and nurture desire and enthusiasm for learning by providing expertise, guidance, and resources that support  | | Tanya Puckett (the late Kirby Puckett's wife) with Sixth Grade Students |
a meaningful and personalized education.
Ames Elementary Mission Statement :
" To offer a school that provides students with the opportunity to learn through their own strengths" and you'll understand how we empower students to act consciously as competent and responsible members of our world community!
Ames received the 'Best School of the Community, 2007 Readers Choice Award', by the Lillie
Suburban Newspapers Inc.. AND WE WON AGAIN IN 2008!
Ames  | | Dr. Henderson gives Unforgetable Acceptance Speech at MBP Annual Dinner, Oct. 6th |
School, a neighborhood school for over
100 years, focuses on teaching all children to read successfully and to
accomplish with excellence, grade level standards and above, in all
areas of learning, in grades PreK through 6th. The staff at Ames
Elementary truly believe that it takes a village to educate all of our
children. We thank the entire East Side students, parents, volunteers,
community and businesses for working with us to help our children
become successful, productive and responsible citizens of NOW and the
future!
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Image Gallery:
March 5th - Minneapolis - St. Paul Chapter of Links, Inc. Photo Gallery with Kevin Washington Jazz Trio
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May 22 - Memorial Day Program
 Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. We at Ames took time out to reflect on our freedom and the responsibility that goes along with right. Click on the title bar to view a few photos from this event...
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May 22 - All School Barbeque Photo Gallery
 Friday, May 22, Parents, Guardians, Family, Students, Teachers, and Staff enjoyed a big hamburger barbeque together from 11:00 - 12:00. Click on the title bar above to view the photo gallery of this event.
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May 21- Ames School Science Fair
 Ames Students worked many long arduous hours, days, and weeks to study a science question of their choice and present it on Thursday, May 21 in the Ames Cafeteria. Click on the title bar to view the photo gallery of this event...
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May 21 - Spring Music and Orchestra Concert
 Thanks for bringing family and friends to one of the best events of the year... Our Pre-K thru 6th grade Spring Concert. Click on the title bar above to view the corresponding photo gallery...
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May 14 - Ames Third - Sixth Graders go to a Minnesota Twins Baseball game
 For all the hard work and effort our students in 3rd - 6th grade demonstrated during taking the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, students enjoyed a day at the Twins game thanks to a generous donation to our Ames students. Click on the title bar above to view the phot gallery of this event...
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May 8 - Staff and Teacher Appreciation Celebration Photo Gallery
 Ames Student Council made a very special day for all Ames teachers and staff on May 8th to say thank you for all they do. Each teacher was awarded a special award just special for them. Thank you Student Council!!! Click on the title bar to enjoy this photo gallery...
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May 1 - May Day Basket Deliveries to Our Ames Neighbors
 Each and every year, Ames students in Pre-K thru 6th grade, write a letter of appreciation and admiration for our neighbors. Then each child makes a may Day Basket and it gets filled with small trinkets and a single size plant for their garden. On May Day, May 1st between the beginning of the school day to the end, Ames students walk with their teacher and class to an assigned address section and we start delivering! Thanks Ames neighborhood for your continued support and encouragement to do our best and stay in school. Click on the title bar to see a few photos from this event...
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Ames Elementary
1760 Ames Place
St. Paul, MN
55106
Phone: 651-293-8970
Fax: 651-293-8976 |
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| | Summer School 2009 | Summer School at Ames will begin next Monday, June 22nd. Students are strongly recommended by Dr. Henderson and the Teachers to attend. There will be FREE BREAKFAST, FREE LUNCH, AND FREE FUN! Summer School runs through July 14th. They will be 6 hour days, beginning at 7:30 am - 1:30.
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| | Andrea Miller Foundation Sustains Life at Ames! | The Andrea Miller Foundation has made all the difference in the world to families at Ames. Thank You from the bottom of our hearts!
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| | Learn About the Principles of Learning Here... | | Just click on the light bulb to be taken to a page explaining the Principles of Learning WE are focusing on at Ames! |
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| | School Calendar | | Please check out the school calendar as you scroll down the bottom righthand side or click on the calendar icon to be taken to this year's list of events. Dates are subject to change.
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| | Congratulations to US! WE DID IT! | Last year our school has made AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) in Math and Reading when the MN State and Federal Education Departments released the MCA II scores for!!! Way to go Dr. Henderson, Students, Staff, Parents, and Community! Ames Elementary School holds Our Children at the Center of Every Decision We Make! And Good Luck this Year!
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| | The Center for the Book/ Library of Congress | | The Center for the Book was established in 1977* to use the resources and prestige of the Library of Congress to promote books, reading, libraries, and literacy. Within the Library, the center is a focal point for celebrating the legacy of books and the printed word. Outside the Library, the center works closely with other organizations to foster understanding of the vital role of books, reading, libraries and literacy in society. On behalf of books and reading, the Center for the Book serves as an advocate, a catalyst, and a source of ideas--both nationally and internationally. |
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| | The Internet Public Library | | The Internet Public Library features a convenient service called Ask A Question in which the IPL's dedicated online volunteer staff answers reference questions for visitors of the IPL. |
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| | How to Make and Use a Pinhole Camera | | A pinhole camera is a camera without a lens. The light producing the image passes through a small hole. The image may be projected on a translucent screen for real-time viewing (popular for viewing solar eclipses), or can expose film or a charge coupled device (CCD). Pinhole cameras with CCDs are sometimes used for surveillance work because of their small size. Click on the picture to find out how to make your own.
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| | Ames Grown Sunflowers (Over 12 ft high!) | | Click on the picture to be linked to a sunflower site and learn how to grow, and how to prepare seeds for eating! |
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| | RIF-Reading Is Fundamental | | Each and every child at Ames gets to choose 3 RIF books to keep and to add to their very own library at home during the school year coordinated by our Media Specialist, Mrs. Diane Schmerler!!! |
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Click on the title bar above to view this photo gallery of this event. Everyone who attended took a bus from Ames, received a t-shirt, $7.00 coupons, and ticket admission to celebrate Reading Success at Ames sponsored by United Way...
Thank YOU, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, to all the wonderful, dedicated, hard working and loyal volunteers who have worked with our Ames students all school year. We couldn't have done it without you! Click on the title bar to view the photo gallery of this event...
Students, thank you so much for representing our school so well by working hard and putting up so much effort during your studies this year at Ames. Please enjoy the photo gallery form the Roller rink and Picnic by clicking on the title bar above...
Thank you for your generous donations you have bestowed upon the families here at Ames who so much need the help in the financial times as we're having here in our Country. Please enjoy the photo album from this event....
Click on the titlebar to read about why we celebrate Cinco de Mayo. The photo gallery of our Cinco de Mayo is ready for your viewing pleasure. Click on the title bar above to view gallery.
Saturday School met nearly every Saturday from October through April 25th: 7:30 am - 11:30 am.
Click on the title bar to see this year's Saturday School Photo Gallery as we progressed through the 2008 - 09 school year! The most recent photo gallery was a reflection from the last Saturday session of this school year, April 25, 2009
Check out this year's Amazing Fun Fest that was Totally enjoyed by all!
You can click on the titlebar above to view a few photos of visits made by Rev. Miller to talk with students. Once there you will also be directed to a little background information on this honorable and respected leader of this community.
