If customers can’t find it, it doesn’t exist. Clearly list and describe the services you offer. Also, be sure to showcase a premium service.
Having a big sale, on-site celebrity, or other event? Be sure to announce it so everybody knows and gets excited about it.
Are your customers raving about you on social media? Share their great stories to help turn potential customers into loyal ones.
Running a holiday sale or weekly special? Definitely promote it here to get customers excited about getting a sweet deal.
Have you opened a new location, redesigned your shop, or added a new product or service? Don't keep it to yourself, let folks know.
Customers have questions, you have answers. Display the most frequently asked questions, so everybody benefits.
AME Principal: Jackie Featherston
AME Guidance Counselor: Susan Tabicman
5th Grade Teacher: Mary Miller
3rd Grade Teacher: Karen Paul
STEM Teacher: Jacque Jordan
A "Wishing Well" is located outside the school's front office during school hours (9am-2pm). If you would like to join us in "Wishing" these special people a Happy Retirement, please drop off any cards or gifts in the "Wishing Well" during these times. We would like to invite any former students, community members, or friends who would like to share a retirement "wish" to participate. Make sure to write the retiree's name on your "wish" to make sure it gets to the correct person. Thanks!
Thank you to this year's event sponsors:
Assure Insurance
The Tyler Family
Duffy's Tavern
AMI Paddleboards
Shoreline Builders
Proceeds from Field Day sponsorships will be used to purchase equipment for Coach's Outside Classroom. Thank you!
Water Bucket Relay
Sponge Relay
Tug of War
Sack Race
Water Balloon Toss
Kindergarten & First Grade 9-10am
Second & Third Grades 10-11am
Fourth & Fifth Grades 12:40-1:40pm
Please wear clothes that can get wet. Bring your water container, a towel and dry clothes to change into. The clinic will not be able to provide a change of clothes due to Covid Restrictions.
CoCo Joe's Italian Ice will serve students a sweet treat following the games.
The last three days of school this year are early release days. Students will be dismissed at 1:50 pm on Tuesday May 25, Wednesday May 26, and Thursday May 27, 2021
President: Nicole Plummer
Vice-President: Alana Fleischer
Secretary: Kari Kennedy
Co-Treasurer: Brook Morrison
Co-Treasurer: Jen Serra
Election was held Thursday, April 29 - Tuesday, May 04, 2021 virtually using Election Buddy. Members received an email with link to follow in order to cast his/her vote. Thank you!
Nicole Plummer
I'm very excited to be elected for the position of PTO President. It will be my third year on the PTO board and returning in the position of President. I'm very familiar with AME and its staff, as I attended Anna Maria as an elementary student (Nicole Wagner), grew up on the island and am the parent of two AME students, Lily and Luke Plummer. If elected, I look forward to welcoming old and new families to Anna Maria Elementary School whether next year be virtually or in person. The PTO has a great responsibility of assisting teachers and staff as well as provide learning experiences for our students that are as unique as our school. As President, I plan on continuing the communication between parents and teachers through our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/amepto) and our website. I want families to feel welcome to participate in all PTO events throughout the school year. "It takes an island!" There are many opportunities to get involved even if it is from a distance. Thank you for your continued support of our school!
Alana Fleischer
Hello to all AME families both new and well-seasoned! My name is Alana Fleischer and I have been elected for a second term as PTO Vice President. This will be my third year officially on the PTO Board, and going onto my fifth year being actively part of all things AME. I am the wife of Officer Josh, the School’s Resource Officer, and mother to our daughter, Tegan, who will be heading to her fifth grade year. As I know that these past few years have been unique, I understand more than ever the importance of constant communication and active participation between parents, teachers, and the community. As your Vice President again, I will continue to seek to use my experience to help enhance and build upon the programs that exist all while adding new ideas and broader parent participation. I believe in our school and its desire to make the most of our children’s academic and social experience at AME as well as build memories that will last a lifetime.
Kari Kennedy
My name is Kari Kennedy and I have been an AME Dolphin mom for 5 years. My son, Jackson, is in Mrs. Barreda’s 4th grade class. I served on the PTO Board last year as the secretary and previously as teacher liaison and I will continue to foster the positive momentum that the PTO has created for our school and our students. In our unique circumstance this year, I look forward to focusing on new and creative opportunities our students have beyond academics.
Brook Morrison
Hi, I’m Brook Morrison, mom of an Anna Maria Elementary fourth-grader who is grateful to be elected as AME-PTO co-treasurer with Jen Serra. My son Oliver and I moved to Anna Maria from London, England in January 2019. My career background includes children’ charity development and work in media. I’ve had ties to AMI since the 1982 MLB spring training season when my Dad was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Pittsburgh Pirates. My parents fell in love with this area so much, they (now doting grandparents) still live in Manatee County.
AME has been a positive community and welcomed my son with open arms. The staff, teachers and students are second-to-none and it is my pleasure to serve the school in this capacity to help enrich the experience for AME students in 2021-22. Together with Nicole, Alana, Kari and Jen leading the way, we will have a fantastic year ahead for the lucky students who attend the little school by the bay.
Jen Serra
As part of a new island family, I am excited to join the AME PTO board. My husband, Ryan and I have 2 boys at AME and our youngest boy will begin kindergarten in the fall. In my Ohio community I was an avid school and community volunteer and PTO board member. I am looking forward to contributing in ways that help teachers, staff, and students have an enriching and supportive year.
Our teachers and staff have continued to provide the highest level of professionalism and dedication to our students during this unprecedented school year. You are our Champions!
Show your support for our amazing school! Your student can purchase this beautiful school magnet in the front office for $5.00 (cash or checks made out to AME PTO).
Proceeds from the Art to Remember Fundraiser this Fall 2020 were used to buy needed equipment for our Music Room. Thank you for your continued financial support of our school!
An Anonymous Donor helped out our Fishy Friends at Anna Maria Elementary School!
Thank you!
The Fish Tank in AME's Lobby received a Maintenance Sponsor for this school year!
Your contribution and/or membership will enable us to support our children's school and continue operations in this difficult time. We are very grateful for your generosity.
