🎬 Lights, Camera, Action! Our second graders in Miss Schuyler’s class have been busy becoming story experts!Students explored key elements of plot such as characters, setting, problem, and solution, through thoughtful discussions and teamwork. They worked together to reread their books, organize their ideas, and deepen their understanding using graphic organizers. To wrap it all up, students worked on turning their stories into movie trailers!
Creativity was in full swing in Miss Couch’s class today with measurements, conversions and fun! Students took on a fun challenge creating a wedding dress for their teacher, Miss Couch. With just 5 minutes to plan and 10 minutes to bring their ideas to life, they showed amazing teamwork, communication, and enthusiasm. A very special congratulations to Miss Couch on her upcoming summer wedding!
Today, the theatre club and choir students had a chance to attend a puppetry 101 workshop with Mel Douglas, the professional puppeteer of MellyPop Productions. They talked about being engaged with their bodies and voices while telling stories. Students learned that the art of puppetry is over 4,000 years old! Everyone worked on moving their hands with their mouth while puppeteering, and some kids even got to tell stories of their own! With Mel’s help, they performed a “Punch and Judy” scene, as well as telling the story of the 3 little pigs!
Reminder: Families are invited to attend an information night to learn more about the Childhelp program and what students will experience during the lesson. You may join us in person or via Zoom.
Date: March 31, 2026
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM
Location: AMES Cafeteria or via Zoom
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83912144296?pwd=6APMudFy.pxholcBcYvJqAcTaFieYnB.1
Student program dates: April 2–3, 2026
For additional parent resources and information, please visit:
https://www.indianaprevention.org/parentresources
If you have questions, please contact Kasey Nunn, Social Worker
Email: knunn@alex.k12.in.us
Phone: (765) 298-6458
Our fifth grade students in Mrs. Franklin’s class put their skills to the test with an exciting STEM challenge! Students carefully read directions, created a hypothesis, and worked together to design and build towers that could hold a cup of water for a set amount of time. With limited materials, students demonstrated incredible collaboration, teamwork, problem-solving, and thoughtful planning throughout the activity. With Mrs. Franklin, the students discussed failure was part of the process. It was amazing to see their creativity and perseverance in action as they tested and improved their designs. Great job, Tigers! 💧
Our Little Lending Library! New books have been added by staff and visitors for our students. Feel free to stop by, exchange a book, and enjoy something new to read over break. We love seeing our community share and grow a love of reading together! Did you know our little lending library was designed and painted by our former sixth grade students along with Mrs. Gorman, our art teacher? Such a special touch that makes it even more meaningful! Even though we are out for Spring Break, the library is always open. Stop by, take a book, or leave one to share. Happy reading, Tigers! 🐅
Mission: Book Drop! 📚 We are so thankful for our amazing students and families! Today, we had so much fun dropping off FREE books for our students all around Alexandria. Here are a few clues about where the books have been hidden… see if you can find one! We hope you enjoy these books over Spring Break and spend some time reading and relaxing. Happy reading, Tigers!
2nd grade had their March “Book” Madness celebration today! They were able to have 8 celebrity readers come to their classrooms the past week and then they got to travel to each classroom for an activity today! They have been working so hard on their reading skills and working towards taking the iRead test. We are so proud of all their hard work and each of them earned this special day!
Let’s celebrate the good times! 😀 We are so proud of our students who showed incredible effort, worked hard, and successfully passed IREAD3! Our third grade celebration was filled with smiles as students enjoyed cookies and special drinks. It was a wonderful way to recognize the dedication and perseverance our students have shown, and we can’t wait to celebrate even more students who pass later this year!
Thank you to our third grade team for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to continually celebrating our students.
Alexandria Monroe Elementary was full of excitement today as our 2nd grade students welcomed their VIPs (Very Important People)! 🎉 Our students were thrilled to see their families walk through the doors and greeted their VIPs with a big round of applause and smiles that lasted the entire time. A special thank you to our wonderful families, our 2nd grade team, our Title I team, and our PTO for helping make this event so special!
4th Grade VIP Day! Thank you to all of the amazing VIPs who joined us and helped make the day so fun and memorable for our 4th Grade Tigers. We are so grateful you shared this special time with us! 😀
Check out those smiles! 😀 Our 1st Grade VIP (Very Important People) Event was a wonderful celebration today! Thank you to all of the parents, grandparents, and special family members who took time out of their day to join us. Your presence meant so much and truly lit up our students’ faces. Students and their VIPs enjoyed making sun catchers and masks, playing card games, and sharing milk and cookies together, provided by Alexandria Bakery and Prairie Farms. Thank you to our amazing 1st grade team, Title I team, and PTO for helping make this special family event possible for our Tigers!
There will be a Tiger Food Pantry today at the Elementary School. The pantry will be indoors. The doors will open at 4:00PM.
It was a wonderful evening welcoming our newest Tigers at our Pre-K and Kindergarten Round-Up! Families had the opportunity to meet our amazing teachers, connect with new friends, receive helpful resources from our Title I Team, and learn more about the exciting experiences ahead at Alexandria Monroe Elementary.
It was great to meet so many of our new Tigers tonight! If you were not able to attend, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school. We are happy to help and look forward to welcoming your family to AMES!
A huge thank you to Katie Abshire and Pam Glass for making our students feel comfortable and confident while giving them great haircuts. Our students left looking and feeling amazing! We would also like to thank Nurse Amber Waymire for helping make it possible for our students.
Upcoming Events at AMES This Week! We have several exciting events happening this week. Please take a moment to review the reminders below: ✅ IREAD-2 Testing Our 2nd grade students will be participating in the IREAD-2 assessment this week, which measures their reading skills. Please help encourage your student and remind them to do their best. A little extra confidence can make a big difference! ✅ VIP Days start this Wednesday! Forms have been sent home with students. If you need another copy, additional forms are available in the office. Please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher if you have questions. 🔹 Important Reminder: Any adult planning to attend a VIP Event (limit of two guests per student) must submit a photo of their photo ID to ccummins@alex.k12.in.us — even if you have submitted your ID previously. Please include your student’s name and grade in the email so the information can be organized accordingly. ✅ Pre-K & Kindergarten Round-Up – Tuesday. We look forward to welcoming our newest Tigers during Pre-K and Kindergarten Round-Up on Tuesday! ✅Yearbook: Monday is the due date if you would like to purchase a yearbook. Thank you for helping us make this a great week at AMES!
Would you try it or not? 🍳 Our kindergarten students in Mrs. McFall’s class celebrated Read Across America by reading Green Eggs and Ham and then trying some green eggs and ham themselves! Their anticipation and excitement say it all.
Monday, March 9th is the last day to order an AMES yearbook!
It was a great day visiting Mr. Morgan’s 4th grade classroom! Our fourth grade students were applying their knowledge to make inferences and find evidence to support their thinking. It was wonderful to see the teamwork as students worked with partners, discussed their ideas, and communicated their reasoning. Way to go, Tigers!
We can’t wait to meet our newest Tigers at our PreK and Kindergarten Round Up on March 10 from 5:00-7:00PM! This is such an exciting time for our little learners and their families, and we are thrilled to welcome you to our Alexandria Monroe Elementary family!
If you plan to attend, please bring:
📌 Your child’s birth certificate
📌 Shot records
📌 Two documents for proof of residency
If you are interested in transferring to our district, please be sure to complete the transfer tuition forms located on our website.
Our PreK and Kindergarten program offers a warm, nurturing environment where students learn, grow, and build confidence every day. If you would like more information about our PreK program or costs, please reach out to the school office. We are happy to answer any questions and help you get started!
We look forward to seeing you on March 10 and welcoming our newest Tigers! 🐯
