Category: Mental Health Care Support
Interview with Jeramie Andehueson from Alameda Pride
Because Jeramie Andehueson, who founded Alameda Pride (and the Alameda Pride Foundation non-profit organization), didn’t get the support he needed growing up in the Midwest, he wanted to create a safe, inclusive environment for LGTBQ+ teens in Alameda. Thus the QTAC (Queer Teen Alameda Center) was born in October 2024.
Jeramie began his dive into community activism when he started the Alameda Pride in the Park festival in 2022.
» Read more about: QTAC is a Safe Nurturing Place for Alameda Teens »
This year, AUSD’s Student Support Services department partnered with Alameda...
Every year AUSD teaches all 10th graders Teen Mental Health...
Joscel Alcantara, an Extensive Support Needs teacher (for grades 2-5 at Ruby Bridges Elementary) received a grant to purchase items for the classroom store to inspire motivation for learners with special needs, including goals-based toys and materials to entice their interest. Learners will be motivated to do their everyday tasks and will have their interests kindled with the new materials.
» Read more about: Motivation for Learners with Special Needs »
In the opening weeks of the 2024-25 school year, AUSD’s Student Services department partnered with Alameda Family Services to provide whole-class social emotional lessons for grades K-5. AUSD and AFS staff and therapists went into classrooms for 3 days of mini lessons focused on inclusivity, kindness, and being an ‘upstander’. AUSD Department of Student Services’ Cassie Ferguson, needed supplies for small arts and craft projects for students to create and take home or keep in the classroom as a reminder of the ideas and issues that were covered.
» Read more about: Social Emotional Learning for Elementary School Students »
AEF will have a table at the AUSD Wellness Fair at Ruby Bridges with information on accessing Care Solace support for mental health. We will have a raffle with a prize at the event.
AUSD Wellness Fair
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 5 – 7:30 PM
Ruby Bridges School
351 Jack London Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
AUSD requests that you register for this free event.
» Read more about: AEF Table at Ruby Bridges Wellness Fair »
Love Elementary School 4th Grade teacher, Ryan Brazil, requested and received AEF Teacher Mini Grant funding to create a flexible seating classroom. Students now have more options for sitting on the floor, sitting on a variety of seats and standing. Sitting all day in the same seat does not allow growing bodies and brains to stay alert and ready to learn.
Ms. Brazil wrote: “Here are a few photos from the new flexible seating options we get to enjoy thanks to this AEF grant!”
» Read more about: Staying Alert and Ready to Learn »
Christine Schnetz, Kindergarten Teacher at Paden Elementary, requested a mini grant to purchase more items for play now that kindergarten is a longer day. She said that students will have time for free play which will increase their social and emotional skills as well as aid them to be able to focus when not at play.
Christine wrote: “Thank you so much for your generosity. The kids are loving all the new play things and I love that they are also learning (socially,
» Read more about: Play Increases Social Emotional Skills »
