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Edwards, Meeker, and Sawyer Elementary to Move to 100% Online Starting Wednesday, November 11
November 9, 2020

Edwards, Meeker, and Sawyer Elementary to Move to 100% Online Starting Wednesday, November 11

The contents of this message immediately impact families at our elementary schools, but we are sharing with all parents in the District.  As a District, we will be applying for approval from the Iowa Department of Education (DE) to move to 100% online remote learning for Edwards, Meeker, and Sawyer Elementary Schools. Pending approval from the DE and our school board, we would move to remote learning for these three schools on Wednesday, November 11. This online remote learning will continue in two-week intervals, which is the maximum that the DE approves at one time. 

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Ames Middle School a Top 10 Fundraising American Heart Challenge School
November 9, 2020

Ames Middle School a Top 10 Fundraising American Heart Challenge School

Last spring, the Ames Middle School participated in the American Heart Challenge. This annual fundraising event begins in February, American Heart Month. The Challenge focuses on preparing middle school and high school students for success by strengthening their physical and emotional well-being, while fostering their social responsibility. After a kick-off event, students collect donations for the American Heart Association (AHA), which includes an online program that allows participants to quickly and easily reach out to those interested in donating. According to the AHA, money raised funds life-saving research and community programs in the fight against heart disease. 

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Masked Hero: Barb Malchow
November 3, 2020

Masked Hero: Barb Malchow

Superpower: Making connections and storytelling.  “Every student matters. Every student is a unique individual. Every student deserves the best I can give them in order to help them grow and realize their greatest potential.” This is how Barb Malchow approaches teaching every single day. With a sign in her room that reads “I am of great worth. I have unlimited potential. I can make good choices. I can do hard things. I am amazing inside and out,” Malchow challenges students to believe in themselves. 

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