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A Newsletter for Parents of Amesians
March 23, 2016
Upcoming Activities and Announcements
 March 4-31: Exciting news for the AMES LoveUTGiveUT campaign for Thursday March
31: we have a $2000 matching donation! This means that our school community needs
to raise at least the same amount to receive this generous donation. AMES, we can do
it! The donation pledges are beginning to trickle in, but we need to have many more.
Please share this link AMES LoveUTGiveUT with friends and family that you see over the
school break so that we can be ready to go next Thursday on the 31st to raise major
money for our great school! Remember, we need as many different donors as possible
and even donations of $10 make a big difference. Thank you!! Stay tuned for more
information on the AMES website and AMES PTSO and AMES Students and ALUMNI
Facebook pages.
o Para comunicar a la comunidad hispano-latina de nuestra escuela acerca de la
recaudación de fondos para nuestra escuela AMES a traves del programa
LoveUTGiveUT. Por favor visiten el enlace:
https://www.razoo.com/us/story/Academy-For-Math-Engineering-And-ScienceFoundation para empezar a hacer sus donaciones. Recuerden que con $ 10
dólares se puede contribuir y ayudarán a AMES para lograr los premios que ofrece
este evento. Este es uno de los eventos del año en el cual la comunidad de
padres, alumnos y ex-alumnos se unen para apoyar a los estudiantes y futuros
estudiantes de AMES. Su contribución de $10 dólares hará muchísimo por nuestra
escuela si todos contribuimos, porque el premio mayor se lo darán a la
organización que tenga el mayor número de donaciones, no importando la
cantidad. Avisen a sus familiares, a su vecinos para que nos apoyen. Si no tienen
el dinero el dia de hoy, vayan guardando un dolar por dia para que el gran dia del
evento (Marzo 31) pueda hacer su donación de $10 dolares o más. Si tiene dudas
de cómo hacer la donacion, por favor comuniquese con la escuela o con los
coordinadores de este evento: Leslie Eckford. O si quiere en castellano conmigo
Maritza Sotomayor. Con gusto aclaramos sus dudas.
Ames más o Ames menos a AMES no te olvides de contribuir desde ya, pero en
especial el día Marzo 31!!
 Thursday, March 31: Native American Fundraising Dinner - Tickets are $10. Everyone is
welcome! Come enjoy a Native American style meal, entertainment and participate in
the silent auction. Any students or parents who are willing to volunteer with set up or
clean up can eat for free! Contact Ms. Begay ([email protected] – x105)
 SAGE/AP Testing Schedule:
 4/7 - SAGE Writing begins
 4/18 - SAGE Math begins
 4/25 - SAGE English begins
 5/2- SAGE Earth Science/Biology begins – AP Testing begins
 5/9 -SAGE Physics/Chemistry Testing begins – AP Testing ends
 Thursday, April 14: Open Mic Night at Midvale Community Theater, 6-8pm
 Saturday, April 16: AMES Prom at the U of U Union Ballroom, 7-10 PM
 Thursday, April 21: AMES Showcase 4:30-7:00 PM: All parents and families invited to
enjoy student work!
 Wednesday, April 27: AMES Awards Banquet at the U of U Ballroom, 6:30-8:30pm
 Saturday, May 14: AMES Celebration of the ten-year anniversary/Reunion At the
University of Utah. All former AMES Students and Staff invited to attend. See Principal’s
Message for more details
 Thursday, May 19: Senior Banquet in Skunkworks, 6-8 PM
 Monday and Tuesday, May 23-24: Student Check out
 Tuesday, May 24: Last Day of Classes
 Wednesday, May 25: Yearbook Day and End of Year BBQ
 Wednesday, May 25: Senior Grad Party, 7-10 PM at Tracy Aviary
 Thursday, May 26: Graduation at the University of Utah, Kingsbury Hall @ 2:00 p.m.
Welcome from the PTSO
Be sure to check our PTSO website under the Parent Resources Tab on the AMES
website. Here you will find our Agendas and Notes of past PTSO Meetings under BLOG!
Note from the Principal
On May 14, 2016 from 4 to 7 pm on the 6th floor of the University of Utah stadium
building, we will have an AMES Reunion Celebration! This is partially in honor of our ten-year
anniversary of the first AMES graduating class (2006). All past AMES students and staff
members are encouraged to attend. The committee putting this together includes Martha
Taylor, Tim Dyson, Dr. Al Church, Holly Archer and Holly Monserret. They could use help in the
planning and setup so feel free to contact them.
For our seniors and their parents: The year is quickly coming to a close and we have
sent out graduation in danger letters to let you know what needs to be completed by your
student. Senior portfolio, physical education credits, health, and financial literacy seem to be
the main topics that get put off. If your student is in a University of Utah class the drop date
has come and gone which means they need to pass the class for University credit and for their
high school credits. We do monitor how students are doing in these classes and any additional
support you can provide is helpful.
Student Recognition and Congratulations
 Jonah Rosenberg Was awarded a STEM award through the STEM Action Center and the
Utah Jazz
 Flor Perez received a scholarship through the Power of Your Purse
"NAT-Quals" were held to determine the state team for the National Debate Competition to
be held this summer in Salt Lake City. Out of 24 members of the Utah Delegation, AMES has 4
students on the team going to Nationals!
Dramatic Interpretation:
Julia Attridge
Humorous Interpretation:
Isaac Nielson
Duo Interpretation:
Kyle Asman & Qwinton Moore
Several AMES Students place in the Utah State History competition this month:
 Angela Pham
 Max Brunt
 Sahar Kanishka
 Piper Stevens
 Katrina Lee
Additionally, The Utah Technology Student Association (TSA) state competition was recently
completed with the following AMES students becoming State First Place Winners in System
Control:
 Max Davidson
 Paul Cox
 Henry Ponce
 Cole Taylor