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Ms. Day and Mrs. Scott took both high school and middle school cheer squads to Spirit Spreader in Chanute. The girls worked hard and came back with new cheers and some very impressive stunts. The girls can't wait to show them off!
Due to a scheduling error, the September 10th and 11th picture days are actually October 10th for the elementary school and 11th will be the MS/HS.
Reminder: After School 21st Century Grant Activities begin today. Activities will be on Monday’s and Wednesday’s at the HS/MS and Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at AMES.
Family passes will be available for purchase at the Blue/Gold scrimmage tonight. The cost is $20. This covers any HOME sporting events all year long. Each family member will have their own pass that they must show to enter the event. Come support your Jets!!
Due to the construction being done on campus, parking in front of the school may be limited. You are welcome to park north of the gym and enter through those doors.
Reminder The Blue/Gold scrimmages are tonight.The MS VB team will begin play at 5:00. That will be followed by HS VB. Due to the wet FB field, the MS football team will run a few plays in the gym, followed by the HS team. Free admission! Let's help the Jets off to a great season.
Transportation info.: The south exit at the HS/MS will be closed today and tomorrow due to construction. All entering and exiting traffic will need to go through the north entrance.
1st grade learning about Antartica with virtual reality goggles.
Ms. Gwenda working hard on rainbow carrots for snack.
Fourth graders getting focused through 3 minutes of daily mindfulness.
Fourth graders loving the new Science curriculum.
Reminder: Fall Sports Pictures will be taken tomorrow, 08/27/2019. Please remember to bring your completed picture packets back tomorrow. We will do all group photos first. Following that, will be individual pictures.
Transportation info: The north entrance at the HS/MS will be closed off for construction until at least Wednesday of this week. All entering and exiting traffic will come through the South exit. Please drive slowly and with extra caution.
ATTENTION!! FCCLA students are offering Take Home Meals! You may place your order through any of the FCCLA students, or by emailing Ms. Caylor as seen on the flyer. FCCLA is planning on offering these meals every other month. Continue checking online for more details.
We are off to a great start to the school year!! We were fortunate enough to receive the Kansas Preschool Pilot grant again this year. Huge thanks to the grant writer and Preschool Director, Mrs. Reazin. This grant helps pay for many things like school supplies, manipulatives, furniture, toys, equipment, cabinets and so much more. “It has been a blessing to receive the grant again,” said Kate Walker, lead Preschool Teacher, “the first year we did not have much to start with, so with this grant we can build a great program up and update many things as well.” Mrs. Walker also noted, “I think I am most excited about the new cabinets and cubbies. They give us so much more storage and they look so much better than the old cubbies.” With the grant the preschool is not only updating the classroom inside but getting an outdoor classroom incorporated as well. The preschoolers have enjoyed getting new toys, activities and play equipment throughout the year. This grant is awarded to many preschools across Kansas and this is the second year for Altoona to receive it. Mrs. Reazin said ”The KPP grant will insure that our preschool stays updated and our three and 4-years-olds are socially, emotionally, and academically ready for Kindergarten.”
The unofficial Board Meeting minute for July and August are now available on the website.
AMES First Day of School.
AMES 2019-2020 First Day of School Photos
AMES first day of school 2019-2020!
AMES first day of school - check out these happy little faces!