Daniel transferred to his new middle school in the beginning of 6th grade. After a few weeks, the AEF Middle School Sports coach, who is also a P.E. teacher at the school, noticed he was hanging by himself and had little enthusiasm. Daniel told the coach he was having a hard time making friends and was feeling “bummed out”. The coach suggested sports as a way for him to get involved.
The coach realized he had no experience with any sports,
Our Middle School Sports program provides students with a safe, healthy after-school activity that supports sportsmanship, teamwork, goal setting, self-confidence and school spirit. But you never know what else can happen when you put a group of determined middle schoolers together.
The Wood Middle School volleyball players decided they wanted to support breast cancer awareness. Throughout the month of October the girls donned pink hair bows and the boys pink socks and laces.
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At its regular meeting on July 21, the City of Alameda’s Public Utilities Board presented a check for $13,239.29 to the Alameda Education Foundation (AEF). The check represents funds collected by Alameda Municipal Power (AMP) Power Up 4 Learning, a joint program of AMP and AEF. These funds support technology education in Alameda public schools.
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Come check out the AEF Middle School Sports volleyball playoffs and championships this week! Playoffs begin Tuesday, 11/19/13, when the #4 Jr. Jets take on #1 Lincoln Lions in the A division, while Wood (#4) battles the Lions in the B division. On Wednesday, 11/20/13, it’s #3 Academy of Alameda challenging #2 Wood in the A division and Bay Farm (#3) against Jr. Jets (#2) in the B division. Then, Thursday, 11/21,
Academy Olympians and Lincoln Lions Claim Titles
Alameda, CA (March 1, 2013) – The Academy of Alameda Olympians Boys A team showed their dominance in a 59 – 46 win over the Wood Beavers at the Alameda Education Foundation’s Middle School basketball boys championships on Feb. 26th. With size, speed and a strong shooting arsenal, they had no trouble defending their #1 position over a worthy opponent.
In the B division,
The Alameda Education Foundation (AEF) is pleased to announce the recent election of three new members to its Board of Directors: Timothy N. Coffey, Nancy O’Malley and George Phillips. “AEF is honored to welcome these new members,” said Bill Sonneman, AEF Board President. “Each brings unique expertise and experience that will help our foundation continue to increase its impact on educational opportunities for Alameda public school students. We are so pleased that these exceptional leaders will offer their guidance,
Lincoln Middle School Clinches Wins in Exciting Matches
Lincoln Middle School came into last week’s Alameda Education Foundation (AEF) Middle School Volleyball Championships with a comfortable number one seed, but strong challengers turned the matches into nail biters that went down to the wire.
In the A (varsity) team championships, Lincoln took the first game over the Academy of Alameda handedly, 25 – 7. But the Olympians tamed the Lions’ roar to a soft mew in the second game,
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