Eat Pizza, Help Support AHS Theater Ensemble
The Albany High School Theater Ensemble will be having a fundraiser on January 25th at Zachary's Berkeley location (1853 Solano Ave.) The money will help with the production of "Peter and the Starcatcher", our Spring musical. In order to take part, people must show this flyer when paying.
Support Girls Varsity with a Meal From Britt-Marie's This Wednesday
Dine at Britt-Marie's restaurant (lunch, dinner or takeout) on Wednesday Jan. 17th (until 10 p.m.) and a percent of all sales will be donated to the AHS girls varsity soccer team. Plus, buy raffle tickets for great prizes! Thank you for helping the team raise the required funds to keep practicing and strong!
Britt-Marie's
1369 Solano Ave. (across from CVS)
(510) 527-1314
Familias Latinas New Year Breakfast This Saturday
Our district's latino family engagement group is hosting a new year breakfast this Saturday at Cornell. Please see the attached flyer for information.
Fundraiser for the Albany Black Parent Engagement Committee
Join us for friends, family and a worthy cause as we raise funds for the Black Parent Engagement student scholarship fund. Bring your family and friends to Farm Burger 1313 9th street this Thursday, January 4, 2018 from 5-9pm. For more information, please check our Facebook page www.facebook.com/AABPEG.
Former AHS Principal Harry Price
HARRY JOHN PRICE 1924 - 2017 Obituary Condolences
Harry John Price
January 11, 1924-December 17, 2017
Born in Petaluma CA, Harry was a lifelong resident of California until recent years when he moved to Seattle WA to be closer to his family. After serving in the Coast Guard during WWII, he obtained his masters degree from Stanford University in education. He was principal of Greenville, Albany, Fairbanks, and Alameda high schools during his career.
Harry is survived by his four children Stephen Price, James Price, Jennifer Reed and Laura Vytlacil as well as six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. "I've lived a long and good life for which I am grateful."
A funeral mass will be held at Assumption Catholic Church n Seattle on January 4, 2018,
at 10:00am.
Memorial donations can be made to Hospice Foundation of America.
Published in The Seattle Times from Dec. 21 to Dec. 22, 2017
Parents: Help Albany Come Together; Take This Survey About Racism and Bullying in Albany Schools
Dear Albany Parent,
As you probably heard, last spring, Albany High School students were discovered to have been involved in sharing racist Instagram posts depicting students of color and an African American staff member in an extremely offensive manner. The incident led to an expulsion as well as several ongoing lawsuits filed by several other students who were threatened with expulsion. This incident led to much soul searching in the community and the formation of a community group facilitated by district staff, named Albany Coming Together (ACT), which consists of parents, students, staff and community members interested in taking action on multiple levels to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The group has formed subcommittees covering many topics, ranging from staff diversity to curriculum.
On behalf of the ACT Parent-Engagement Committee, we are reaching out through the school PTA e-trees and school newsletters to survey parents about your experience and your interest in participating in certain activities this year. Please help us out by answering this brief survey. We'd appreciate your response ASAP and no later than December 22. A different survey by the Albany Coming Together Steering Committee is expected around the new year. Please complete both!
Thank you!
Rebecca Long, Marin/AMS Parent
Kate Mehler, AHS Parent
Direct link to survey: http://bit.ly/2jUYgJ7
Shop at Barnes & Noble on Saturday 12/2 and Benefit Our Library!
The Albany Education Foundation ( AEF) holds an annual bookfair at the El Cerrito Plaza Barnes & Noble store to benefit our school library. While you complete your own shopping, you may wish to consider purchasing a gift for our library as well. Friendly AEF volunteers will be in the store from 9 AM to 6 PM providing free gift wrapping of your purchases, and help in finding requested items . Shoppers MUST tell the cashier that they want their purchase to benefit AEF. If you can't make it to the store, you may shop on-line at BN.com/bookfairs, and provide the code # 12171393 at time of purchase.
Frequently asked questions:
- People can shop in the El Cerrito Store or on line at BN.com/bookfairs, however we get a higher % of in-store sales.
- Almost everything counts: Cafe purchases of coffee, books, magazines, LEGOS, etc etc all count AS LONG AS THE SHOPPER PROVIDES OUR NAME OR OUR CODE #. Shoppers do NOT have to have a paper slip, but must tell the cashier that their purchase is to benefit AEF. Purchases of gift cards are excluded.
- The online code # stays valid for a few days after Dec 2nd, but again, we get a better % for in-store purchases on Dec 2
Come join us for a presentation by the Anti-Defamation League
AUSD has been working with the Anti-Defamation League to bring anti-bias, diversity, and equity education to our entire community- staff, students, and families.Albany High School Parents/Guardians are invited to the Albany Middle School Library on Thursday, 11/30, at 7:30 pm in the AMS library for a facilitated discussion about bullying, bullying prevention, cyberbullying and the parent role with Jacqueline Regev, Education Director with the Anti-Defamation League.
City of Albany looking for community advisors
The City of Albany is seeking people to apply for advisory bodies. This is a wonderful opportunity to have your voice heard on a variety of issues, serve your community and learn about local government. There are currently seats available on the Community Media Access Committee (CMAC) and the Social and Economic Justice Commission (SEJC) as well as the Alameda County Transportation Commission Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee (PAPCO).
CMAC is undergoing review of their purpose at this time; however one of their main tasks in the organization and running of the Albany Film Fest. They also provide recommendations regarding the allocation of funds from the franchise 1% Public Educational and Governmental Access Channel (PEG) support fee and are considering the development of a program for adult community media volunteers to create and edit video content to be utilized via City media.
The charge of SEJC is to research, analyze, discuss and evaluate a broad range of data and opinions on social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of the residents of Albany. Recently they have made recommendations to the City Council for the implementation of the Sugar Sweetened Beverage Tax, the Community Resource Center, and a Rent Review program.
The mission of the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) is to plan, fund and deliver transportation programs and projects that expand access and improve mobility to foster a vibrant and livable Alameda County. Community advisory committees make recommendations to Alameda CTC, keep a close eye on transportation improvements and engage project sponsors and community members.
I am happy to discuss any of these opportunities with you at your convenience, pmcquaid@albanyca.org. For more information on all City advisory bodies and the application process please see http://www.albanyca.org/government/boards-commissions-committees
Thank you for considering joining one of our advisory bodies; I am sure you will find participating in local government very worthwhile. Your personal commitment to our City is a wonderful example for your children of the value you place on community service.
Peggy McQuaid
Albany Mayor