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Focal Scholar appreciation bags

Focal Scholar Appreciation Bags

Focal Scholar appreciation bagsA heartfelt THANK YOU to AEF for their support of our Focal Scholar appreciations bags. Thirty-six students and families were recipients. Many teachers visited homes to deliver these prior to (and during) our winter break.

Each bag contained:

  • Ruby Bridges book, Konscious Kidz book to support literacy at home
  • Snack and a mini toy
  • Mini writing journal and gel pens
  • Focal Scholar button
  • Scholar key chain
  • Family UNO game

We look forward to an in-person meet with our families soon!

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Alameda HS Students Tackle Big Issues Through Art

Article in the Alameda Sun, Thurs. Dec. 23, 2021 – Sun Staff Reports

Alameda High School’s (AHS) Career Technical Education (CTE) students used their design skills to turn art into activism by producing powerful posters that promote vaccines, ecology and anti-racism. These posters are on display in the windows of Books Inc. (1344 Park St.) and Lilac Dress Boutique (1918 Encinal Ave.).

The artworks are part of Alameda Education Foundation’s (AEF) Art Across the Island.

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