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Initial school district proposal would eliminate 31 teaching jobs

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By Mike Malloy

AmesNewsOnline

Thirty-one.

That’s the number of teaching positions eliminated next year under the first publicly announced proposal from the Ames School District.

Interim superintendent Tim Taylor unveiled the plan at a budget advisory committee meeting Tuesday. It seeks a reduction of about $3.5 million for next school year – an unprecedented cut, Taylor said.

“I’ve been here 20 years and I can remember $2 million, and that’s when we closed two elementary schools,” Taylor said.

School board adds time to school days UPDATED

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By Mike Malloy
AmesNewsOnline

(UPDATED March 9, 2010 – 8:30 a.m.)No child likes to stay after school, but for two weeks in April that’s what every Ames student will do.

The Ames School Board decided to add 33 minutes to each school day between Apr. 5 and Apr. 16. That will make up for one of the five days lost so far this school year because of weather. The remaining four days will be added to the end of the school year. The final day, barring additional snow days, will be Friday, June 4.

The plan is subject to teacher’s union approval.

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ACSD News: March 3 – 9

By Valerie Terando, Ames Community School Ames Middle School: AMS Students Learn About Kyrgyztan - Seventh grade students in Nancy Kurrle’s reading class are developing reading books, games and a puzzle for Peace Corp volunteer Rachel Segner, who is teaching in Kyrgyztan and has an English Language Club after school.

Ames Christian School News: March 3 – 9

Photo courtesy of Ames Christian School By Jennie Koenig, Ames Christian School Ames Christian Preschool and Elementary Offer Early Enrollment for 2010-2011: ACS Preschool - Ames Christian Preschool is accepting early enrollment for three and four year old children for the 2010-2011 school year.

Ames High School boys basketball to Wells Fargo Arena

Logo courtesy of Ames High Athletic Department Press Release (March 3, 2010 - 11 a.m.) The Ames High School boys’ basketball team will take to the court at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines next week for round one of the boys state basketball tournament.

Blogging the newest communication tool for the Ames Community Schools

Logo courtesy of Ames Community Schools By Valerie Terando, Ames Community Schools (March 3, 2010 8 a.m.) Communication between school and families has always been key to the success of students in the classroom.

Ames Middle School presents William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Press Release (March 2, 2010) A cast of 35 young people from Ames Middle School have been working since January on Shakespeare’s classic comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” under the direction of Mrs. Barbara Stafford. One of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, this play includes love, scorn, and bedevilment by fairies, and eventually, lovers united. The...

Ames Christian School News Feb. 24 to March 2

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ACSD News Feb. 24 to March 2

By Valerie Terando, Ames Community School Ames Middle School: MATHCOUNTS Competition - Twelve Ames Middle School students attended the Chapter MATHCOUNTS competition sponsored by the Central Iowa Chapter of the Iowa Engineering Society at Drake University February 17.

No decision on school days lost to weather

File photo By Mike Malloy AmesNewsOnline (Feb. 23, 2010 - 8:30 a.m.)This winter has produced consensus: This weather stinks. There is no agreement, however, on how to deal with the lost school days created by that weather.

School District, Beyea settle out of court--UPDATED

By Mike Malloy AmesNewsOnline (Feb. 22, 2010 - 10:15 p.m.) The Ames School District and superintendent Linda Beyea have agreed to settle their legal dispute without court action. The school board unanimously approved a montion at its meeting Monday that accepts Beyea’s resignation effective Sept. 30, 2010.

Three Ames wrestlers will place in the State Tournament

Logo courtesy of Ames High School By Philip W. Becraft, Ames High Wrestling Booster Parent Rep. (Feb. 19, 2010 - 11:15 a.m.) Ben Swalla (152 lbs) advanced in the championship bracket, defeating Gabe Gill by a 5-1 decision, guaranteeing himself at least 6th place.

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Events

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Ames High Boy's Basketball vs. Cedar Rapids Washington High School

1:40pm - 3:00pm

The Ames High Boy's Basketball team will play Cedar Rapids Washington High School in the first round of the State Tournament at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, at Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines. Tickets for that game will go on sale starting at noon Thursday, March 4, in the AHS athletic office, 1921...

Ames Elementary Schools parent/teacher conferences

2:30pm - 7:20pm

Ames Elementary Schools will hold parent/teacher conferences from 2:30 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Marcy 10.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

No School Ames Middle and Elementary

8:00am - 3:00pm

Ames Middle School and Ames Elementary Schools will not have classes on Thursday, March 11 and Friday, March 12.

Ames Middle and Elementary Schools parent/teacher conferences

8:00am - 12:00pm

The Ames Middle and Elementary Schools will hold parent/teacher conferences from 8 a.m. to noon. Thursday, March 11.

8:00am - 5:00pm

Ames High is offering youth baseball camps for players in grades 1 to 8. First and second grade camp will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 23 for $25. The third through fifth grade camp will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, and Thursday, March 25. The sixth through eighth grade camp...

Friday, March 12, 2010

No School Ames Middle and Elementary

8:00am - 3:00pm

Ames Middle School and Ames Elementary Schools will not have classes on Thursday, March 11 and Friday, March 12.

Homeschool Lunch Bunch

12:00pm - 1:00pm

The Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave., will host the Homeschool Lunch Bunch at noon Friday, March 12, in the Community Room.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

8:00am - 5:00pm

Monday, March 15, 2010

Ames Community School District Spring Break

8:00am - 3:30pm

Ames Community School District Spring Break will be held from Monday, March 15 through Friday, March 19.

"Under the Sea" a spring break art camp at Octagon

9:00am - 3:00pm

The Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Ave., will host "Under the Sea" a spring break art camp for kindergarten through 5th grade from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 15 to 19. Cost is $150. For more information or to register, call 232-5331 or visit www.octagonarts.org

Ames High School Varsity Girl’s Track at ISU Indoor meet

4:00pm - 8:00pm

The Ames High School Varsity Girl’s Track team will compete at the ISU Indoor meet at 4 p.m. Monday, March 15, at Lied Recreation Building, ISU campus.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Ames Community School District Spring Break

8:00am - 3:30pm

Ames Community School District Spring Break will be held from Monday, March 15 through Friday, March 19.

"Under the Sea" a spring break art camp at Octagon

9:00am - 3:00pm

Ames High School Boy’s Varsity Track at ISU Indoor meet

4:00pm - 8:00pm

The Ames High School Boy’s Varsity Track team will compete in the ISU Indoor meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, at the Lied Recreation Building, ISU campus.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Ames Community School District Spring Break

8:00am - 3:30pm

Ames Community School District Spring Break will be held from Monday, March 15 through Friday, March 19.

8:00am - 5:00pm

"Under the Sea" a spring break art camp at Octagon

9:00am - 3:00pm

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Ames Community School District Spring Break

8:00am - 3:30pm

Ames Community School District Spring Break will be held from Monday, March 15 through Friday, March 19.

"Under the Sea" a spring break art camp at Octagon

9:00am - 3:00pm

Friday, March 19, 2010

Ames Community School District Spring Break

8:00am - 3:30pm

Ames Community School District Spring Break will be held from Monday, March 15 through Friday, March 19.

"Under the Sea" a spring break art camp at Octagon

9:00am - 3:00pm

Saturday, March 20, 2010

8:00am - 5:00pm

Borders reception for educators

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Borders Books, Music, and Movies, 1200 S. Duff Ave., will be celebrating educators with Educator Appreciation Week from March 19 through 27. A special reception for educators will start at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20. Special discounts along with events and drawings will be held.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Ames Community School District Board of Education Facilities meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm

The Ames Community School District Board of Education Facilities meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March 22, at the Educational Services Center, 415 Stanton Ave.