Our 1st graders had a wonderful time at the Denver Aquarium!

At our annual Veterans Day Tribute members of the Ames community honored local veterans and servicemen and women.  The service opened with a processional of students, veterans and current members of the military.  The Eagle Singers sang the Caisson Song, Marine Hymn, Anchors Aweigh, and Wild Blue Yonder to recognize the four branches of the military.  Students read essays honoring veteran family members, performed plays saluting American government and sang songs.  After the tribute, veterans and servicemen and women were invited to a reception in the Investigations lab.

In preparation for Veterans Day staff and students at Ames were invited to honor family members and friends who have served.  Posters and scrapbook pages were posted in the hallway in addition to stars listing the names and branches of our veterans.  Art projects for the week were themed for Veterans Day as well.

On Tuesday November 4th, all students at Ames had a chance to have their say in the 2008 Presidential Election.   After reviewing the candidate's positions on key issues, each class visited the Reader's Park and  participated in one of the most important rights of our democracy- the right to vote!  The fourth and fifth graders worked the voting booths and helped younger students with the process. 

Award winning children's author Katherine T. Pelley visited Ames this October to showcase her books and discuss writing and literacy with students, parents and staff.  It was a wonderful opportunity to ask a published author questions about the writing life and hear how a professional author completes her work.  Pelley is the author of The Giant King and Inventor McGregor, recipient of the 2007 Colorado Book Award.