K-12 COUNSELOR’S CORNER AMES Happenings “Courage” is the character trait being emphasized in October. One aspect of courage is to build confidence. How can parents help with this? Encourage independence (in small increments) and extend a compliment when your child tries something new.

FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE Dental screenings and requested treatments have been completed on all students. Hearing and vision have been completed for grades K-5. Grades 6-12 will be completed by the end of November. Scoliosis checks have been done on 5th grade girls. In November, 7th grade

I’d like to welcome everyone back for the 2012-2013 school year. I hope this will be a healthy year for everyone. I will include a safety tip in each month’s newsletter again this year. Some newsletters will also include an additional page with nutrition or school related news. I woul

AMES Happenings The Eagle Eight Character Trait Program is back this school year! Each month a different character trait is emphasized in an all-school assembly and through teaching/guidance opportunities in the classroom. “Respect” is the trait for the month of September. Very simply

Dear Parents: Summer vacation is almost over! It’s time to be thinking about getting ready for school in August. Those students that are needing shots over the summer need to remember to bring a record of them to the school office before school starts. Wilson County Health Department

Dear AMHS/MS Parents: The start of the school year is always an exciting time. In order to be prepared for the start of the 2012-2013 school year we have been very busy this summer. Every day we get closer to finishing up on multiple projects around the school. While you might not be

This summer has been a productive one and the start of school is just around the corner. As we near the month of August, plans are being made for the official start of school on August 22nd. The actual enrollment date is Wednesday, August 8th from 9:00 a.m. to noon, and from 1-7 p.m.