Category: AEF in the News
AEF is looking for Volunteer Youth Leaders for this year’s Summer Camp program! The application process is currently open to all students 15- 17 yrs old. This is a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours while working with camp instructors and children over the summer.
Summer Camp Youth Leaders will gain:
- Gain leadership skills, demonstrated responsibility and teamwork experience as a camp leader working with young students.
- Experience a real-world job application and interview process in a safe environment.
» Read more about: Looking for Youth Leaders! »
In honor of Black History Month, AUSD’s Office of Equity...
Congratulations to Encinal Jr. Jets and Lincoln Lions for capturing wins in the AEF Middle School Sports girls basketball championships! Both teams fought off challenges by the Wood Beaver teams to win the DII and DI Championships, respectively.
This was a great year for AEF girls basketball. Five middle school teams competed: Academy of Alameda, ACLC/Nea combined, Encinal Jr. Jets, Lincoln, and Wood. All 5 made the playoffs and 3 made the championships.
» Read more about: Girls 2024 Basketball Championship Results »
Prices are going up by $10 on February 1, 2024! Alameda Education Foundation’s After School Enrichment program offers fun, educational after-school classes. Our programs feature small class sizes and are taught by experts in their fields. Registration for Alameda Wide and other AUSD schools’ registration opened on January 11, 2024. Keep checking our After School Enrichment page for the latest information. Each school has it’s own listing so be sure to check what’s on offer at your home school,
» Read more about: Prices Going Up for Winter Spring Enrichment Classes »
Alameda Education Foundation has the perfect art activity for the Lunar New Year (Feb. 10-17)! AEF’s Art Changes artist, Bill Jeng, grew up celebrating New Year by participating as a Lion Dancer. It’s natural that many of Bill’s paintings are of young Lion Dancers celebrating their heritage in this athletically demanding dance. After you watch Bill’s short video, make your own mask inspired by the Lion Dance costumes.
» Read more about: Celebrating Lunar New Year »
“I sincerely appreciate AEF’s mini grant that helped to sponsor...
Many thanks to the Rotary Club of Alameda for their generous donation to AEF’s Teacher Mini Grant program!
With a specific focus on need, AEF Mini Grants provide an opportunity for AUSD teachers to apply for items that will benefit their students but that are not covered in the school budget. Many of these grants focus on teachers at Title I schools and special programs, such as Special Education and English Language Learning.
» Read more about: Thank You Alameda Rotary Club »
Congratulations to Encinal Jr. Jets and Lincoln Lions for their AEF Middle School Sports Coed Volleyball Championships!
In Division I action, the Encinal Jr. Jets defended their title by defeating the Wood Beavers on October 24th 2-1 (25-15, 23-25, 15-13). In Division II action on November 14th, it was the Lincoln Lions over Encinal 2-0 (25-20, 25-14).
Fall volleyball included 10 teams and 140 student-athletes representing all seven public middle schools in Alameda.
» Read more about: Congratulations Encinal and Lincoln Volleyball »
