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Holiday wreath made of kids' hand cut-outs for the Elder Lodge Good Times Ms. Fairbanks Fun Llean toward the Llama - Read for the Record Day, October 6 Honoraries Jack & Ambassadors Tyshaun and the Llama - Read for the Record Day, October 6 Getting a closer llook at the llamas - Read for the Record Day, October 6 Mr. D. and the Drummers Lloving the Llama - Read for the Record Day, October 6 Dancing Regalia Holiday cards made for the Elders Beautiful! Potato Dance Llove and the Llama - Read for the Record Day, October 6 Is that a llama, Alicia? Victoria & Donna
 

 At American Indian Magnet School, students study the rich history, culture, and language of area tribes including Ojibwe and D/Lakota. A strong sense of community is built through an emphasis on core values including respect, love, courage, wisdom, honesty, humility, and truth. Ojibwe and D/Lakota specialists also provide language and cultural opportunities for students, parents, and staff. 

AIMS encourages all parents be involved in their student's academic success by welcoming them into the classroom, attending events, reading with students at home, and volunteering.

School Start / End Times
The school day is from 8:30 to 3:00 p.m.  

Black History Month - Celebration Night: Thursday, 2/23
Dinner, Entertainment, Workshop, Day Care, Prize Drawing... Fun!  Parents are invited to come to school with their students from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.

AIMS & WCMS Culture Fairs & Open House Event: 3/1
All AIMS & WCMS families are invited.  March 1st is the Woodlands Culture Fair.  We had great turnouts at both the Hmong New Year & Plains Culture Fairs.  Don't miss this one!  Save the date.

 

Coats for Kids
If your student needs a winter coat, please contact Sue Bobolink, School Social Worker at 744-6152.  If your student returns home without his / her coat, please check the Lost and Found closet, near the Circle Room.  Scarves, mittens and gloves are also available at the school.

No School Days
Friday, January 27                Teacher preparation day
Friday, February 3                Early Release Day (Students are dismissed @ 1:00) NO SCHOOL for PRE-K
Friday, February 17              Teacher preparation day
Monday, February 20            President's Day
Monday, March 12 -
     Friday, March 16             Spring Break
Friday, April 6                       End of Third Quarter
Friday, April 27                     Early Release Day (Students are dismissed @ 1:00)

2011-2012 Ambassadors
Our school has 4 student Ambassadors.  Every fall we hold a contest.  Students who are proud of our school, are leaders and are respectful individuals are encouraged to try out.  Students must sign up, attend an informational meeting, and turn in a parent permission slip.  Then, they acquire three letters of recommendation, write a speech, and at the contest, dance and give their speech to the whole school.  Community and school judges then select three Junior Ambassadors and two Senior Ambassadors. 

This year's winners are:
Seriena (Senior), Skylar (Junior), Nolan (Senior), George (Junior)

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Pictures of all Ambassador Contestants
Last Year's End Of Year Powwow Photos
In case you missed the daytime fun!
quicktime American Indian Magnet Movie   --  Watch this student produced video to learn more about our school.
PDF October 2011 Newsletter   --  This is like the paper copy your student received to take home.
Learn more about our school

Parent and community members interested in enrolling your student or just learning more about AIMS, are invited to call:

Mary Weyandt, Interim Principal or
Brooke Magill, Administrative Intern at
(651) 778-3100
African American Parent Involvement Day - 2/13

All parents are welcome to join their student for lunch (RSVP Required) and to participate in scheduled activities.  Parent Involvement = Student Success.  Please come Monday, February 13!
Toilet Paper Rolls Needed

Don't throw them away!!  Please bring toilet paper rolls to school, so that kids can turn them into bird feeders at the Woodland Tribes Culture Fair.
Volunteers Are Always Needed!

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Aliza, at the school for more information on how you can help.  Her direct phone number is: 651-744-6227.
Funds For Our School - "Got Milk Caps?"
Please save Kemps milk caps and labels from many of the food products that you use.
These labels will help the school purchase items throughout the school year. Here are just a few of the items you may have in your kitchen: Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, General Mills, and Hickory Farms. Just cut out the label or the proof of purchase and send it to school. You can do this all school year!