Fellows Elementary School

How do you start the last day of school? Why, with an all-school recess, of course!

Fellows students worked hard all year long earning PBIS tickets for demonstrating positive behaviors. Fellows PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) program promotes positive student behaviors, improves school climate, and supports academic and social success. We focus on proactive strategies and teaching expected behaviors rather than just reacting to misbehavior.

This year... students were "caught". (without prompting) 54,751 times displaying behaviors that were expected, positive, and demonstrated the Fantastic Fellows Way of being Safe, Responsible, and Thoughtful!

The last day of school is Friday, May 29! 🎉 Students will be dismissed early at the following times:

Elementary – 12:45 pm
Ames Middle School – 1:45 pm
Ames High – 1:35 pm

Have an amazing summer! ☀️

Your kids left Fellows with memories... but their clothes are STILL HERE!

Fellows parents: Please stop by Thursday this week to check the lost and found. All items will be donated to charity on Friday, May 29th.

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we honor and remember.

Today, the Ames Community School District pays tribute to the brave service members who gave their lives in defense of our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication will never be forgotten. May we take this day to reflect, remember, and express our heartfelt gratitude.

We thank you for your service.

Fellows 4th grade created a “Mini Society” as part of a financial literacy unit. Small groups collaborated to design their own communities and even created a unique form of currency. Each student developed a business plan and either sold a product or provided a service within their society.

To bring the experience to life, yesterday was “Open Market” day where other grades were able to visit and "shop" in the different 4th grade communities. Through this hands-on experience, students practiced important real-world skills such as budgeting, entrepreneurship, decision making, collaboration, and problem solving.

Heads up Shark Tank... we're coming! 💲

All Ames Community School District buildings will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.
We honor and remember those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

Schools and the district office will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, and classes will resume for students.

Adrianne Budweg-Iverson's gentle guidance as an EA has left an indelible mark on the hearts of many students throughout her years at Fellows. 16 years of guiding and teaching students, one at a time, with patience and kindness. Teaching them not only lessons in the classroom, but also how to navigate peer relationships at recess, how to maintain self-control in the lunchroom, how to recognize their own feelings in order to know when to take a break... building self-confidence and a sense of trust.

We wish Adrianne many happy years in her well-earned retirement!

Help us celebrate Adrianne Budweg-Iverson as she retires after 16 years with Ames CSD. 🎉

We are so grateful for your years of service and the lasting difference you’ve made in our schools. Wishing you all the best as you begin this next chapter in retirement! 🧡🖤

CONGRATS to former Fellows student, Elia Varghese, recipient of Iowa State University’s prestigious George Washington Carver Scholastic Leadership Scholarship — an honor awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, resilience, and a commitment to serving others.

Varghese is included in a feature interview on the Ames High webpage at https://amescsd.org/2026/05/ames-high-students-carry-forward-legacy-of-leadership-and-service/ Check it out to learn more about her inspiring journey!

All of us here at Fellows are so proud of you, Elia, and we can't wait to see how your future unfolds! Keep following your dreams!! ❤️

FELLOWS PARENTS: Your child will have the opportunity to purchase Kona Ice for our Field Day tomorrow, Friday May 22nd. Kona Ice will cost $5.00 which can be brought to your classroom teacher any day this week or you can prepay using the link below.

customer.kona-ice.com

Code: K69X9889170

It is our intention that all students have the opportunity to participate in this event. A ParentSquare message was sent to all Fellows parents this morning that contains a link to the KONA Ice Support form which you can submit if you are unable to afford this event.

Fellows May Field Day- Friday 5/22/26: KONA 10:00-1:30