March 2018 Newsletter
Message from the AEF President
Dear Friend,
I have been busy enjoying the AEF Middle School basketball program. The boys season is concluding as the girls season concluded six weeks ago.
Track is right around the corner. The AEF has not always run the Middle School After School Athletic program. It was an AUSD program for many years, devised and run by the iconic Jack Capon in the 1950’s. The entire program was cut in 2006 as part of many AUSD budget cuts at that time.
Filling the gap as usual, the AEF took it upon themselves to restart an athletic program for middle school students in 2009. Once there were 3 middle schools, today there are 7 with almost 700 public middle school students participating. This is quite an undertaking for an education foundation, but it is worth it.
A parent volunteer scorekeeper at a game just the other day told me how appreciative the parents are of the AEF middle school sports program. He said if it wasn’t for the AEF there wouldn’t be any middle school athletics. He knows AEF programs make a difference, and I could only smile and say thank you.
Mark your calendars for the 35th Annual Salute To Education on April 27th at Rhythmix Cultural Works. Look forward to seeing you there.
All the best,
Bill Sonneman
Tickets are on sale now for Salute to Education 2018,
April 27th from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at Rhythmix Cultural Works
This year we will be recognizing a program, project, or event from each Alameda public school as well as a volunteer. Tickets remain the best deal in town at $30 and include gourmet hors d’oeuvres and a glass of California wine or local brew. Please join us – buy your ticket here!
Gala Raffle Prizes!
We have outstanding raffle prizes! Purchasing a raffle ticket is a great way to support AEF while at the same time getting the chance to win things like a $500 gift card, a new bicycle, $800 in gift certificates from Alameda restaurants and stores, and much more. You do not need to be present to win! Click here to learn more and then come by or contact our office – we will be more than happy to sell you some chances to win big! Info@AlamedaEducation.org or 510-337-7189.
Summer Enrichment Camp registration is open!
Our camps feature dozens of enrichment learning opportunities in the arts, science and technology, cooking and so much more. Camps are June 25 through July 27 (no camp July 4), and most are one week sessions, either morning or afternoon. All camps will be held at Bay Farm School, 200 Aughinbaugh Way. After-care is available for students in kindergarten – 5th grade. Click here to register and for more information.
Do you know of a student between 14 and 17?
Do they enjoy working with kids? Need to earn community service hours? Want to gain work experience and build their college resume? Then let them know about the AEF Summer Camp Internship program. Interns will assist camp instructors in either morning or afternoon sessions and must commit to two weeks or volunteering. Applications are open now on the AEF website. Applications are due March 23rd.
Spring Break SAT Crash Course for Sophmores and Juniors – Only a Few Spots Left!
The course is from April 2 – 5, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, at Wood Middle School. Our instructors are Natalie and Ryan, co-founders of Felix College Prep, who established themselves as the highest performing test prep tutors in the nation according to average score improvements and student evaluation ratings at The Princeton Review, Compass, and Ivy West. Now they partner with AEF to offer this stellar level of college prep at a fraction of the cost of competitive programs. In-depth, yet easy to approach for all learning styles, this crash course gives students the most effective way to learn Felix Prep’s unique and score-changing techniques on the SAT in under a week. Students will also apply critical time-management strategies with in-class practice and real-time coaching adjustments. Learn more here.
Hoops!
Congratulations to Lincoln Middle School for putting away the DI and DII girls basketball championships. Boys basketball playoffs are underway! Check out the schedule here and come on down to watch some exciting hoops action!
Shop with a Smile
Don’t forget to start your online shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2867769. A percentage of every purchase will go directly to AEF!