Who is AEF? The Alameda Education Foundation is made up of people like you who give generously to support vital programs in art, music, drama, sports, science, technology and much more!
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Alameda Education Foundation
501(c)(3) non-profit
Tax ID #94-2867769
P.O. Box 1363, Alameda 94501
Tel. 510.337.7189
Fax. 510.748.4706
info@AlamedaEducation.org
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 The Alameda Education Foundation’s (AEF) middle school basketball season officially kicked off this past Tuesday, and it’s already looking to be an exciting —and unpredictable — season. In the first two days of play there have been two upsets.
Middle school basketball is part of the Middle School Sports program run by AEF. The year-round, after-school sports program is open to all Alameda public middle school students and includes volleyball in the fall and track and field in the spring. This year, a combined Nea/ACLC team joins the basketball league along with the Academy, Lincoln and Wood middle schools. The basketball program has four divisions: Girls A and B and Boys A and B teams.
“A fourth team — Nea/ACLC — adds an exciting new dimension to the season,” said Marty Garchar, the Athletic Director for AEF. “The schools will play each other twice during the regular season and then playoff and championship rounds will determine the top spot in each of the four divisions.”
If the first two days of the season are any indicator, there is going to be some fierce competition among the teams.
In the girls division, the Lincoln Lions have roared their way to championship wins year after year, but Wood’s eager Beavers pulled off an upset in their opener on Wednesday by a score of 35 – 33.
In the boys division, the Beavers A team has “dammed” the competition the last couple of years, including an undefeated record last year, but they were upset in their Tuesday opener by the Lincoln Lions boys A team, 44 – 29.
At the time of this writing the Academy and Nea/ACLC had not yet competed.
Middle School sports were cut by the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) a few years ago due to state budget shortfalls. Since the winter of 2009, AEF has financed and managed the program, which is supported by modest participation fees, grants and community donations.
AEF’s basketball league is run similarly to high school sports. Students try out to play for their schools, which then compete against each other for the championship title. Like high school, there is an academic component: student-athletes must meet a minimum grade point average (GPA) in order to compete. Student-athletes also adhere to a player code of conduct. The program has been credited with helping students understand the importance of academics.
“Students realize that they need to keep up in the classroom in order to make it onto the court,” said AEF president Bill Sonneman.
The program has also been an important part of school spirit. “Players always tell me how much they like to play for their school,” Sonneman said. And there are roles for student involvement besides playing – students manage the gate, set up the gym, keep the score and run the clock. And, of course, cheer on their classmates.
Regular season games are held at the middle schools (Nea/ACLC use the Boys and Girls Club as their home court) with the playoff and championship games tentatively scheduled for the Boys and Girls Club.
Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students. Children under 5 are free. Season passes are available and may be purchased at the games.
Tip-off is 4:00 PM for all games, which B teams competing first. Click here for a complete schedule or reference the Basketball webpage for more information.
Dear Friends,
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we at the Alameda Education Foundation have much to be thankful for!
All Together Now 2011!
Our second annual fundraiser for music, art and drama on November 10th – All Together Now – really WAS the best party in town! A packed audience danced the night away to awesome music, enjoyed fabulous hors d’oeuvres and wine, and bid on some amazing auction items.
This year was the debut of including student musicians in the event and it was amazing. Hearing those student perform up there on stage gives one chills – it’s what it is all about. Next year we hope to include even more students.
All Together Now 2011 was truly a community event. Thank you to the entire ATN 2011 committee ; The Sun Kings and all the musical and dance performers; the middle and high school musicians and their directors; our sponsors; and the dozens of donors who made it all possible, including the Alameda Theatre, the Alameda Association of Realtors, our wonderful restaurants, vintners and breweries; and the many individuals who contributed auction items, time and elbow grease to make it all possible. Check back later on our website for pictures and more details. Together we really did make a difference! Mark your calendars – All Together Now coming again at the Alameda Theatre in November 2012!
Holiday Events
Our community keeps stepping up and there are more events coming our way, whether you want to learn more about helping the environment or get a jump start on shopping.
 Recycle Woman is a documentary bringing awareness to environmental issues while empowering the youth and community with the tools to become the solution to the problem. It premiers November 26th at Alameda Theatre and December 3rd at Auctions by the Bay. VIP packages may be purchased through November 20th that include admission to the film, a movie pass for Alameda Theatre, and more. A portion of the proceeds benefit AEF. Details may be found on our website. Thank you to Miss Alameda, Jessica Robinson, a.k.a. Recycle Woman, for putting together this important film and supporting AEF!
Alameda Holiday Fair 2011. On Saturday, December 3rd, start your holiday shopping early at the Alameda Elks Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Avenue, 10 AM – 5 PM. Some of the east bay’s finest crafters and vendors will be offering unique and wonderful gifts, and I even hear there will be a chair massage and holiday treats for weary shoppers!
Then, head over to City Hall right next door to see for the presentation of America’s Promise 100 Best Communities for Young People. Alameda has been named one of the best communities for youth a second year in a row! The presentation will be at approximately 5:00 PM immediately preceding the annual lighting of the Holiday Tree. That afternoon, there will be numerous holiday festivities and activities in the City Hall parking lot, a.k.a. Winter Wonderland, including ice skating. Check the City website for details.
Sports Time
Congratulations to the Wood Middle School Beavers! They clinched the volleyball championships in both the A and B divisions on Tuesday, November 15th. Full coverage is here. Next up is basketball. Teams will be based at the Academy, Lincoln, Nea/ACLC and Wood and games begin in January. Middle school students should check with their site for try-out information.
Adopt A Classroom
We are on our way to achieving our goal of 100 Adopt A Classrooms this year. Currently, we’re over half way there with 55 adoptions. Teachers use these donations to purchase critical materials or supplies or fund special learning opportunities for their students. Think what a wonderful gift an Adopt A Classroom donation would make for a needy classroom! More information may be found here. Unspecified donations, which go to teachers based on need, are strongly encouraged!
On behalf of all of us at AEF, we wish you all a very restful and pleasant Thanksgiving holiday!
Sincerely,Bill Sonneman
President
Purchase your tickets by November 20th to help save the planet!
Recycle Woman is a super hero whose alias is Miss Alameda. Recycle Woman made a promise to herself that she would do everything in her power to help save the planet and the people of the world. Her super powers help her accomplish this mission by giving her the ability to fly and show people images of the planet’s condition due to pollution and mistreatment, through the palm of her hand. She can even dump the plastic gyre from the ocean onto people who refuse to listen. Her mission is to teach the community the power behind living sustainable lifestyles and taking responsibility for their everyday choices.
The film is sponsored by StopWaste.org, Northern California Recycling Association, Altamont Education Advisory Board, and Alameda County Industries. There are special guest appearances from Alameda’s Mayor Marie Gilmore and the Alameda’s Fire and Police Captains. With the support from Captain Charles Moore (who discovered the plastic gyre), the movie provides real life footage of plastic in the ocean from his movie, “Synthetic Sea.” The goal is to help create more awareness of the planets condition and empower people with the tools to start making simple sustainable changes in their daily lives to help save our home, planet Earth.
The Ticket Purchase on this link (deal/offer ends November 20th):
http://www.pinchit.com/deals/401/miss-alameda-recycle-woman
Provides a $10 donation that will go directly to the Alameda Educational Foundation, Kids On The Move America, and the LoveLife Foundation. Also, included is a movie pass (same price of a movie ticket), which will allow attendees to see any full length feature film in the Alameda Theatre after viewing the short film, “Recycle Woman.”
VIP Package holders will have an envelope waiting for them at the event, with personalized certificates from the organizations, an autographed photo of Recycle Woman and Donald Lacy (director), and the movie pass.
Thank you!
Peace and Love on Earth,
Jessica Robinson
Miss Alameda
Press Kit:
http://MissAlamedaMediaKit.wordpress.com/
http://www.previewme.tv/view_video.php?viewkey=e3e76fb4b931c35a169b
http://www.facebook.com/MissAlameda
“All Together Now” to Support the Arts in Alameda Public Schools on November 10 at Alameda Theatre
 Alameda, CA. The Historic Alameda Theatre will open its doors Thursday, November 10 at 6:30 pm for “All Together Now,” Alameda’s most FABulous party supporting music, art and drama in Alameda public schools. There will be dancing in the aisles when the evening’s headliners, Beatles tribute band The Sun Kings, hit the stage. A highlight of the evening will be when Alameda student musicians join The Sun Kings to play Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band in its entirety. Guests will warm up with DJ Pete Fletcher’s Hand Picked Oldies show featuring special guests, nationally acclaimed a capella group Talk of the Town, and an award winning performance by Dance 10.
The entertainment won’t be the only amazing part of the evening. In the true spirit of All Together Now, many local restaurants, vintners and breweries have joined the effort by providing a wide variety of delicious food, wines and brews. The Alameda Association of REALTORS® has lined up several wonderful silent auction items including a week’s stay in Maui, a cabin vacation in Lake Tahoe and a flight over the Bay. In addition there’ll be a couple of fun raffles including the chance to win a Scooter for as little as twenty dollars.
Beginning as an idea dreamed up between friends Drew Harrison and Pete Fletcher over a cup of coffee, “All Together Now” came to life in 2010 when local artists, businesses, and residents celebrated visual and performing arts in Alameda schools. With your support music, art, and drama will continue to inspire and spark the imaginations of our students. “Music is about communication, creativity, and cooperation, and by studying music in schools, students have the opportunity to build on these skills, enrich their lives, and experience the world from a new perspective.”– President Bill Clinton
“All Together Now 2011” is brought to you by Drew Harrison of The Sun Kings, Pete Fletcher, the Alameda Association of REALTORS, Alameda Theater and Cineplex, and the Alameda Education Foundation.
Tickets are $50 on the day of the show starting at 6:30pm at the door. The Alameda Education Foundation is a nonprofit supporting vital programs in art, music, drama, sports, and much more!
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