Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Tuesday March 31, 2015



Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?                  Thank you!

Today is Tuesday March 31, 2015

The periods today are 6, 1, 2, 7, 3, 4

Today's lunch options include:
Beef  Teriyaki
BBQ Chicken
Bean and Cheese Burrito
Beef Meatball Hoagie
Pizza

Ultimate frisbee practice today after school.

Last week to buy your yearbook for 30! After spring break it will go up to $35!

ALL Track & Field athletes: There is a mandatory meeting at lunch today. If you missed the last meeting, you MUST attend today. If you attended the last meeting, please stop by to pick up NEW paperwork.

Are you interested in performing in our Spring play? If so auditions are starting tomorrow from 2:15 to 4:30 in room 220 and Thursday from 3:30-5:00 in the gym. Audition information is in the office


We will be having a soccer game today at lunch between Team Ahmed and Team Elanna. 

We have 2 playoff games today after school at Alameda Point Gym. Div II game starts at 4 and Div I starts at 5.

Friday, March 27, 2015

Friday March 27, 2015

Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?     Thank you!

Today is Friday March 27, 2015


The periods today are 2-6.


Today's lunch options include:

Sweet and Sour Chicken
Hamburger and Fries
Fish Tacos
Chicken Caesar Wrap
or Pizza

I hope you all are enjoying your free dress!

Thank you and have a fabulous Friday! 

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Thursday March 26, 2015

Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?      Thank you!

Today is Thursday March 26, 2015

The periods today are 3, 4, 5, 7, 6 and 1 

Today's lunch options include:
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Polish Dog
Chicken and Cheese Enchilada
Smoked Ham and Cheese
or Pizza

Writing Club will meet in room 224 today during lunch to discuss our next contest and other after school activities for this year.


We do have an intramural soccer game today between Team Alejandra and Team Ahamed. Players be sure to grab your lunches quickly and report to the yard by 12:50.

Thank you and have a terrific Thursday!

Wednesday March 25, 2015

Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?                  Thank you!

Today is Wednesday March 25, 2015

The periods today are 7, 5, 6, 1 and 2

Today's lunch options include:
Spicy Chicken
Chicken Patty
Beef Taco Salad 
Tuna Salad Sandwich or
Pizza

Team Alejandra and Team Ahamed will be playing at lunch. The teams are posted in the first quad. 

Track & Field:  If you are interested in being part of the AOA Track & Field team this season and did not make yesterday's meeting, there will be a second meeting next Tuesdayy to answer more questions and help with registration. There are also extra forms in the office and in Ms. Famiano's room, if you'd like to fill them out early.

Todays assembly is a 6th and 7th grade assembly!

We will ask 7th and 8th to come down in a few minutes. 

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Tuesday March 24, 2015

Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?                  Thank you!

Today is Tuesday March 24, 2015


The periods today are 6, 1, 2, 7, 3, 4


Today's lunch options include:

Beef  Teriyaki
BBQ Chicken
Bean and Cheese Burrito
Beef Meatball Hoagie
Pizza

TRACK & FIELD:  Any student interested in participating in Track and Field for AOA must attend the preseason meeting today during lunch in the Library. Any questions, see Mr. Sampson or Ms. Famiano.

Ultimate frisbee practice today after school.

Team Kevin and Team Elanna are playing soccer today during lunch. 

Next Thursday is the LAST day to buy your yearbook for $30. After spring break, the price goes up to $35. Also, 8th graders, have you bought your yearbook shout outs yet? This Thursday is the last day to purchase yearbook shout outs! Shout out forms are available outside of 213. 

Thank you and have a terrific Tuesday! 

Monday, March 23, 2015

Monday March 23, 2015

Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?      Thank you!

Today is Monday March 23, 2015

The periods today are 1-5

Today's lunch options include:
Kung Pao Chicken
Chili Cheese Dog
Burrito 
Turkey LT Club 
Pizza

Congrats to Alam Fernandez Ramirez, Asher Donovan, and Raquel Williams for participating and placing in the Season for Nonviolence Middle School speech contest. Alam placed 3rd and Asher and Raquel placed 4th. All three spoke from the heart and represented AOA with pride.
We are proud of you!

Team Kevin and Team Elanna are playing soccer tomorrow during lunch. 

Next Thursday is the LAST day to buy your yearbook for $30. After spring break, the price goes up to $35. Also, 8th graders, have you bought your yearbook shout outs yet? This Thursday is the last day to purchase yearbook shout outs! Shout out forms are available outside of 213. 

Thank you! 

Friday, March 20, 2015

Thursday March 19, 2015

Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?      Thank you!

Today is Thursday March 19, 2015

The periods today are 3, 4, 5, 7, 6 and 1 

Today's lunch options include:
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Polish Dog
Chicken and Cheese Enchilada
Smoked Ham and Cheese
or Pizza

Hike & Write:  Anyone planning to attend the Hike & Write field trip on Sunday must meet in Ms. Famiano's room today during lunch. If you haven't turned in a permission slip yet, but would like to attend on Sunday, please show up to the lunch meeting today too.

Today is neon and tie die day. The Atten DANCE is tomorrow. 


Thank you and have a terrific Thursday!

Friday March 20, 2015

Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?     Thank you!

Today is Friday March 20, 2015


The periods today are 2-6.


Today's lunch options include:

Sweet and Sour Chicken
Hamburger and Fries
Fish Tacos
Chicken Caesar Wrap
or Pizza

Our intramural soccer season has begun. Team Elanna and Team Kevin will play on Tuesday. The rosters are in the first quad. 

The AttenDANCE is today and will start at 4pm in the gym. 

Thanks and have a fabulous Friday!

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Wednesday March 18, 2015

Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?                  Thank you!

Today is Wednesday March 18, 2015

The periods today are 7, 5, 6, 1 and 2

Today's lunch options include:
Spicy Chicken
Chicken Patty
Beef Taco Salad 
Tuna Salad Sandwich or
Pizza

Our intramural soccer season begins tomorrow. Team Elanna and Team Alejandra will be playing at lunch. The teams are posted in the first quad. 

Today's assembly is an ALL grade Spirit Rally! 

Will all 6th grade advisories please make their way to the gym. We will ask 7th and 8th to come down in a few minutes. 


Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Tuesday March 17, 2015

Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?                  Thank you!

Today is Tuesday March 17, 2015 and it is Pajama Day!


The periods today are 6, 1, 2, 7, 3, 4


Today's lunch options include:

Beef  Teriyaki
BBQ Chicken
Bean and Cheese Burrito
Beef Meatball Hoagie
Pizza

Reminder:  Hike & Write field trip permission slips are due to Ms. Famiano today. We will have a mandatory meeting on Thursday during lunch. 

 Spirit Week and The AttenDANCE is this week.  

Spirit Days is this week and students will be showing their school spirit by participating in our Spirit dress days as well as participating in grade level competitions during our assembly this Wednesday.  The following dress days are as follows:

Tomorrow is Sports and College Day
Thurs - Neon and Tie Dye Day
Fri  is Free Dress AttenDANCE Theme: Under the Sea

Thank you and have a terrific Tuesday!



Monday, March 16, 2015

Monday March 16, 2015

Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?      Thank you!

Today is Monday March 16, 2015

The periods today are 1-5

Today's lunch options include:
Kung Pao Chicken
Chili Cheese Dog
Burrito 
Turkey LT Club 
Pizza

Reminder:  Hike & Write field trip permission slips are due to Ms. Famiano Tuesday. We will have a mandatory meeting on Thursday during lunch. If you have questions or would like to attend, see Ms. Famiano TODAY.

 Spirit Week and The AttenDANCE this week.  

Spirit Days is this week and students will be showing their school spirit by participating in our Spirit dress days as well as participating in grade level competitions during our assembly this Wednesday.  The following dress days are as follows:
Tomorrow - PJ Day
Wed - Sports and College Day
Thurs - Neon and Tie Dye Day
Fri - AttenDANCE Theme: Under the Sea

The list for the AttenDance is posted in the first quad.

Thank you and have a marvelous monday!



Thursday, March 12, 2015

Thursday March 12 , 2015

Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?      Thank you!

Today is Thursday March 12 , 2015

The periods today are 3, 4, 5, 7, 6 and 1 

Today's lunch options include:
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Polish Dog
Chicken and Cheese Enchilada
Smoked Ham and Cheese
or Pizza

 We will be having a DI and II boys basketball game today starting at 4pm against Wood Middle School. 
Players need to be released from class at 3:15 to travel to Lincoln. Players listen carefully you need to wait for an announcement before being released from class and then change into their uniforms and meet in front of the gym by 3:25 in order to leave as soon as the bell rings.

There is no school tomorrow. 


 Spirit Week and The AttenDANCE next week.  Here is the info for both.  

Spirit Days is next week and students will be showing their school spirit by participating in our Spirit dress days as well as participating in grade level competitions during our assembly this Wednesday.  The following dress days are as follows:
Tues - PJ Day
Wed - Sports and College Day
Thurs - Neon and Tie Dye Day
Fri - AttenDANCE Theme: Under the Sea

The list for the AttenDance will be posted by break.

Thank you and have a terrific Thursday!

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Wednesday March 11, 2015

Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?                  Thank you!

Today is Wednesday March 11, 2015

The periods today are 7, 5, 6, 1 and 2

Today's lunch options include:
Spicy Chicken
Chicken Patty
Beef Taco Salad 
Tuna Salad Sandwich or
Pizza

The library will be open today during lunch.

Yesterday after lunch our school campus was a mess. This is a reminder to throw away your trash/recycle/compost in the proper bins. This is our school lets make sure we keep it clean and looking nice!

Thank you and we will call all 8th grade advisories in about 5 minutes to make their way to the gym. 

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Tuesday March 10, 2015

Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?                  Thank you!

Today is Tuesday March 10, 2015


The periods today are 6, 1, 2, 7, 3, 4


Today's lunch options include:

Beef  Teriyaki
BBQ Chicken
Bean and Cheese Burrito
Beef Meatball Hoagie
Pizza

Ultimate practice after school today from 3:45-5. 


DI girls basketball players please turn in your jerseys in order to attend tomorrows end of season lunch

We will be having a DII boys basketball game today starting at 4pm against Jr Jets. $2 for students and $3 for adults. Season passes are available for $10 and it will get you in to all the games for the rest of the season. 


All Students:  If you are interested in attending a hiking field trip at Redwood Regional Park in Oakland on Sunday March 22, see Ms. Famiano for details.

Thank you and have a terrific Tuesday! 

Monday, March 9, 2015

Monday March 9, 2015

Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?      Thank you!

Today is Monday March 9, 2015

The periods today are 1-5

Today's lunch options include:
Kung Pao Chicken
Chili Cheese Dog
Burrito 
Turkey LT Club 
Pizza


We will be having our first Olympiad on Saturday April 18 from 11-3. We are seeking donations of new sporting goods to use for activities and raffle prizes for the students and families participating. You can donate: balls, jump ropes, hula hoops, baseball gloves, sporting goods gift certificate or item of your choice. Donation can be brought into the office and placed in the Olympiad donation box.

Thank you and have a marvelous Monday!

Friday, March 6, 2015

Friday March 6, 2015

Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?     Thank you!

Today is Friday March 6, 2015


The periods today are 2-6.


Today's lunch options include:

Sweet and Sour Chicken
Hamburger and Fries
Fish Tacos
Chicken Caesar Wrap
or Pizza

There is no ultimate frisbee practice today after school. Ultimate frisbee has been canceled today.


The music department will be selling root beer floats for only $1 to help raise money for their Disneyland trip today after school.


Thank you and have a fabulous Friday!
 



Thursday, March 5, 2015

Thursday March 5, 2015

Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?      Thank you!

Today is Thursday March 5, 2015

The periods today are 3, 4, 5, 7, 6 and 1 

Today's lunch options include:
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Polish Dog
Chicken and Cheese Enchilada
Smoked Ham and Cheese
or Pizza

The Writing Club is hosting a Hike and Write field trip to Redwood Regional Park. All students are welcome. If you love trees and writing, join us today during lunch in room 224.

We will be having our first Olympiad on Saturday April 18 from 11-3. We are seeking donations of new sporting goods to use for activities and raffle prizes for the students and families participating. You can donate: balls, jump ropes, hula hoops, baseball gloves, sporting goods gift certificate or item of your choice. Donation can be brought into the office and placed in the Olympiad donation box.


The music department will be selling root beer floats for only $1 to help raise money for their Disneyland trip tomorrow after school. 

Thank you and have a great Thursday! 

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Wednesday March 4, 2015

Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?                  Thank you!

Today is Wednesday March 4, 2015

The periods today are 7, 5, 6, 1 and 2

Today's lunch options include:
Spicy Chicken
Chicken Patty
Beef Taco Salad 
Tuna Salad Sandwich or
Pizza

​Girls Div. II Basketball Team:  Meet in Coach Famiano's room for lunch today. Pizza will be provided.

We will be having our first Olympiad on Saturday April 18 from 11-3. We are seeking donations of new sporting goods to use for activities and raffle prizes for the students and families participating. You can donate: balls, jump ropes, hula hoops, baseball gloves, sporting goods gift certificate or item of your choice. Donation can be brought into the office and placed in the Olympiad donation box.

The music department will be selling root beer floats for only $1 to help raise money for their Disneyland trip!

Odyssey of the Mind is an international organization where students get the opportunity to compete in teams against one other to provide creative solutions to problems that range from building mechanical devises to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. Their are regional, state and international competitions. Congratulations to the following students, Grace Huxley, Gracia O'Rafferty, Syndey Olken, and Maia Kueny along with 3 other students who represented The Academy of Alameda and took 2nd place (out of 16 teams) in this competition. Their 2nd place finish qualifies them for the state competition to be held in Southern California on March 28. Good luck and thank you for representing AoA! 

Thank you and have a wonderful Wednesday!


Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Tuesday March 3, 2015

Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?                  Thank you!

Today is Tuesday March 3, 2015


The periods today are 6, 1, 2, 7, 3, 4


Today's lunch options include:

Beef  Teriyaki
BBQ Chicken
Bean and Cheese Burrito
Beef Meatball Hoagie
Pizza

Ultimate practice after school today from 3:45-5

We will be having a DI and II boys basketball game today starting at 4pm against Lincoln Middle School. Players need to be released from class at 3:15 to travel to Lincoln. Players listen carefully you need to wait for an announcement before being released from class and then change into their uniforms and meet in front of the gym by 3:25 in order to leave as soon as the bell rings.




We will be having our first Olympiad on Saturday April 18 from 11-3. We are seeking donations of new sporting goods to use for activities and raffle prizes for the students and families participating. You can donate: balls, jump ropes, hula hoops, baseball gloves, sporting goods gift certificate or item of your choice. Donation can be brought into the office and placed in the Olympiad donation box.

Thank you and have a terrific Tuesday!

Monday, March 2, 2015

Monday March 2, 2015

Good morning Academy! May I have your attention please?      Thank you!

Today is Monday March 2, 2015

The periods today are 1-5

Today's lunch options include:
Kung Pao Chicken
Chili Cheese Dog
Burrito 
Turkey LT Club 
Pizza


We will be having our first Olympiad on Saturday April 18 from 11-3. We are seeking donations of new sporting goods to use for activities and raffle prizes for the students and families participating. You can donate: balls, jump ropes, hula hoops, baseball gloves, sporting goods gift certificate or item of your choice. Donation can be brought into the office and placed in the Olympiad donation box.

Thank you and have a marvelous Monday!