Art is Alive and Well in Alameda Schools
by Liz Barrett, Alameda Post, February 15, 2023 Alameda is...
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New iPads for Paden Pelicasts!
Erin Head, Media Center Teacher Librarian at Paden Elementary School,...
Art Changes Student Exhibit Opens May 6
AEF and Rhythmix are announcing the 2023 Art Changes student exhibition opening:
Saturday, May 6 from 2 – 4pm.
Rhythmix Cultural Works
2513 Blanding Ave
Alameda, CA 94502
The exhibit runs through June 24 and includes work by four Art Changes artists: blacksmith Celeste Flores, abstract painter Ken Gotuaco, children’s book illustrator Constance Moore and ‘en plein air’ painter Claire Lau.
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Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students Experience College
Because of the generosity of people like you, AEF is...
Lincoln Roars to Victory in Girls Basketball Championships
The Lincoln Middle School Lions roared to a double victory by clinching the Alameda Education Foundation’s (AEF) Girls Basketball championships in Division I and II. Capping an undefeated season, the Lincoln DI team faced off against the Wood Middle School Beavers on Jan. 24th to secure the championship by a score of 42 to 19. The prior week, Wood had narrowly defeated the Academy of Alameda to earn a chance to face the Lions.
In the DII division,
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New Inspirational Student Art on Display Across Alameda
Students are finding inspiration from books, famous artists, cultural inspirations, and even science in their artwork currently on display at Alameda public libraries, Books Inc. and Lilac Dress Boutique in Alameda. For example, an Edison 4th grade class looked at scientific photos taken under the microscope and viewed work by contemporary artists who incorporate science, medicine and the microscopic world in their art. Taking inspiration from the shapes, patterns and colors observed, while keeping in mind composition,
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Support for Physical Education Program
Marie Ratto, the Physical Education Teacher at Ruby Bridges Elementary reached out to AEF for help in purchasing a new 27″-32″ TV for her Physical Education Program to replace a very old TV. The TV will be used to support students in fitness and other areas in the Ruby Bridges Physical Education curriculum. It’s particularly helpful on rainy days when some of classes have to move to the ARPD Bayport Community building for indoor P.E.
Field Trip the the SF Aquarium of the Bay
“We had an amazing time on December 13 taking the ferry to SF and going to the Aquarium of the Bay to learn about native marine life. Your check made it possible for us to take 45 third graders and 16 chaperones round trip. We also had a great interactive classroom program at the aquarium, as well as a wonderful tour through the tunnel tanks and more.”
Joanna Katz
Paden School,
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