Bay Farm middle schoolers studied lunar landscapes taken by the Hubble Telescope to inspire their artwork. Franklin students were inspired by Jackson Pollack and Ruby Bridges students by Monet. Academy of Alameda students thought about individuals who have made a difference in the world and honored them with collage portraits.
These are just a few samples of student artwork now on display as part of the Alameda Education Foundation’s “Art Across the Island,”
Haight Elementary School students Christina, Laura and Enna put the finishing touches on their italian marbled paper, which was on display display as part of the Alameda Education Foundation’s “Art Across the Island” project. “Art Across the Island” is a two-year project that will feature visual and literary art produced by Alameda public school students. Artwork can be seen at various venues throughout Alameda from October 2017 – April 2018.
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Parent/Teen Workshop
Saturday, March 4, 2 – 4 PM, Alameda High Media Center
Do you want your teen to be happy? To be able to bounce back when things get tough? To help set them up for life and work in the real world? Do you just want to get along better?
AEF is offering a workshop on “Raising Resilient Teens”. This fun and engaging workshop is designed to help teens (and parents) understand:
Dear Friend,
Eighth grader Jason wanted to try out for his middle school’s volleyball team this fall, but the coach was reticent. The prior year, Jason had a poor attitude and received grades far below the team’s minimum grade point average of a C+. But Jason was insistent, telling the coach he wanted to turn his life around and make his mother proud of him. The coach gave him a chance and worked with school administrators to get him academic support.
Elementary School
Hundreds of after-school enrichment classes in the art, music, athletics, science, technology, foreign languages and more. Small class sizes taught by experts in their field. Registration begins Thursday, August 25th at 9:30 AM. Click on the blue “enrichment” button on the left to register.
Middle School
After-school, year-round competitive sports league based at school sites including coed volleyball (fall), girls and boys basketball (winter) and track &
The Alameda Robotics Center is holding its inaugural Alameda Robotics Center tournament on Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the Wood Middle School Makerspace, located at 420 Grand St.
About 50 students from Wood Middle, Lum Elementary, Ruby Bridges Elementary, Nea, and Encinal Jr. High School will be participating in the competition in which teams compete to see whose robots can complete a series of tasks for the most points.
» Read more about: Students Power Up Robots for Competition »
Congratulations to Lincoln Middle School, girls DI and DII basketball champions!
The boys season is currently underway. You can find the schedule and results here. Track season is around the corner with meets beginning right after spring break.
To see photos from our sports events, check out our photo albums on our Facebook page.
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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.
» Read more about: Thank you Alameda Municipal Power customers! »
