Fourth grade teacher at Love Elementary, Ryan Brazil, asked AEF for some help with funding hands on games and puzzles for more educational fun during rainy days. Here’s what he wrote:
“After a very rainy week and lots of indoor recesses, our class quickly realized how little we have in the games department. We would love to be able to step away from computer games and interact with each other with games like connect 4,
by Liz Barrett, Alameda Post, February 15, 2023 Alameda is...
Erin Head, Media Center Teacher Librarian at Paden Elementary School,...
AEF and Rhythmix are announcing the 2023 Art Changes student exhibition opening:
Saturday, May 6 from 2 – 4pm.
Rhythmix Cultural Works
2513 Blanding Ave
Alameda, CA 94502
The exhibit runs through June 24 and includes work by four Art Changes artists: blacksmith Celeste Flores, abstract painter Ken Gotuaco, children’s book illustrator Constance Moore and ‘en plein air’ painter Claire Lau.
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Students are finding inspiration from books, famous artists, cultural inspirations, and even science in their artwork currently on display at Alameda public libraries, Books Inc. and Lilac Dress Boutique in Alameda. For example, an Edison 4th grade class looked at scientific photos taken under the microscope and viewed work by contemporary artists who incorporate science, medicine and the microscopic world in their art. Taking inspiration from the shapes, patterns and colors observed, while keeping in mind composition,
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Marie Ratto, the Physical Education Teacher at Ruby Bridges Elementary reached out to AEF for help in purchasing a new 27″-32″ TV for her Physical Education Program to replace a very old TV. The TV will be used to support students in fitness and other areas in the Ruby Bridges Physical Education curriculum. It’s particularly helpful on rainy days when some of classes have to move to the ARPD Bayport Community building for indoor P.E.
“We had an amazing time on December 13 taking the ferry to SF and going to the Aquarium of the Bay to learn about native marine life. Your check made it possible for us to take 45 third graders and 16 chaperones round trip. We also had a great interactive classroom program at the aquarium, as well as a wonderful tour through the tunnel tanks and more.”
Joanna Katz
Paden School,
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