News Tagged: ACES

ACES Picked for Free Website Makeover!

ACES is poised to receive more than 200 hours of professional services – all donated by programmers from Sierra Bravo and the web development community at large – as one of the 12 winners of Sierra Bravo’s Overnight Website Challenge.

Green Central School Hosts E-Mentoring Party

The ACES E-Mentoring Program is a highlight for middle school students, and on Tuesday, March 10, several E-Mentors reunited with their E-Mentees at Green Central (Minneapolis) for a party!

St. Paul Saints Broadcaster Visits ACES School Sites!

During March, ACES fifth grade students were visited by professional sports broadcaster Sean Aronson of the St. Paul Saints.

Macalester International Kidsfest

On Saturday, March 7, eleven ACES students participated in the Macalester International Kidsfest!

Welcome to the New ACES Website

For several years, ACES  dreamed of having a state-of-the-art, interactive website. Here it is!

Special Need for Program Volunteers Jan 11 - Feb 8

Commit to volunteer as a tutor/mentor at an ACES Minneapolis or St. Paul school site during our highest-need period, January 11 through February 8.

Give to the Max on Nov. 17!

Give to the Max Day is here - ACES and its students thank you for your support!

ACES Students' Q&A with Vikings Percy Harvin

As part of the NFL Play 60 national youth health and fitness campaign, 11 lucky ACES students from Linwood-Monroe and Green Central schools researched and came up with 11 questions for Percy Harvin.

ACES Gets Freaky Fast with the Timberwolves

Admit, you've always wanted to race a giant tricycle in front of an arena full of people. No? How about for $3,000?

ACES Meets Mac's All-Sports Extravaganza

Nineteen ACES fifth- and sixth-grade students participated in Macalester College’s All-Sports Extravaganza on Saturday, November 14.

Comcast Foundation Contributes $15,000 to ACES Service Learning Component

The Comcast Foundation has provided a total of $45,000 over three years in support of ACES programs and students!

Carlson Family Foundation Offers Challenge Grant Match to ACES Donors

Donate to ACES between now and December 31, 2009, and the Carlson Family Foundation will match your donation, up to $15,000!

New Donors: Pohlad Foundation Offers Match!

The Pohlad Family Foundation will match all new-donor contributions between now and December 31, 2009, up to $10,000!

Life Time Fitness Foundation Awards Grant

The Life Time Fitness Foundation recently awarded ACES with a $2,000 grant.

Vikings Children's Fund Awards ACES $5,000

Awarding of grant is just one component of Minnesota Vikings support of ACES.

ACES Receives Letters of Support from St. Paul Public Schools

"Through ACES, the academic day is extended for students." Read what else Linwood-Monroe Arts Plus principal Steve Unowsky says about ACES as well then-Interim Superintendent Suzanne Kelly's thoughts about ACES.

Read Percy Harvin's Responses to ACES Students' Questions!

As part of the NFL Play 60 national youth health and fitness campaign, 11 lucky ACES students from Linwood-Monroe and Green Central schools researched and came up with 11 questions for Percy Harvin. The super rookie kindly took the time to answer.

SoCap Winter Party Features ACES!

You're invited to this free, casual event on January 30 at The View Restaurant & Bar, hosted by Social Capital Minneapolis.

ACES Names New Executive Director

ACES Board of Directors names Development & Marketing Coordinator Chad Caruthers as ACES new executive director.

FastBreak Foundation Recognizes ACES

ACES staff, current students, and former students will receive a $10,000 check on-court from the Timberwolves, on Saturday, March 6.

2010 E-Mentoring Kicks-Off at Green, Linwood Monroe

ACES E-Mentoring Program matches Twin Cities professionals with seventh- and eighth-grade ACES students.

Travelers Foundation Awards $10,000 to ACES

The grant provides program support for ACES program at Linwood Monroe Arts Plus School in St. Paul.

Olympic Athlete Visits ACES Green Central

Students had the opportunity to question and learn from biathlete Carolyn Bramante.

Mark Rosen’s All-Star Afternoon, May 24

Presented by Target, this educational and fun-filled event is hosted by Mark Rosen and features St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent Valeria Silva as keynote speaker. Purchase your ticket now!

Mustaches for Kids Is Here!

The kickoff party for this month-long fundraiser is March 31 at Solera Restaurant.

Join the ACES Team!

Are you interested in inner-city youth, education, and social justice? ACES has two great full-time opportunities for the 2010-11 school year.

Join ACES at the Life Time Triathlon

Each Year, ACES and Life Time Fitness partner for the Life Time Triathlon. Join us!

ACES Launches Summer Program

From Monday, June 28 until Friday, July 30, ACES students will be having the time of their lives at Green Central’s after-school summer program!

U of M Student Xung Chang Joins ACES

University of Minnesota undergradutae Xung Chang has joined ACES as a development and marketing intern.

August 5: Second Annual ACES at O'Gara's!

Join us for the second annual ACES@O'Gara's FUNdraiser from 7-10 pm on August 5 at O'Gara's Bar and Grill in St. Paul.

Gelato Party at Green Central!

The gelato was donated to ACES by the Gelati-da Company and was enjoyed by numerous kids, parents, and staff members.

ACES Adds Two AmeriCorps Promise Fellows

ACES welcomes Emily and Sunni, as each launches a new ACES school site.

Join the ACES Staff or Volunteer Team!

ACES is hiring part-time direct service staff and is recruiting volunteer tutor/mentors. Join the ACES team!

ACES Announces Staff Promotion

Anna Wienke is now a full-time Volunteer & Events Coordinator.

Green Central Students Hard at Work!

What is it like to have your first paid job?

Twins Wives Host ACES Students!

What's better than going to a Twins game. . . ?

Give to the Max Day Is November 16!

Help ACES reach 100 donors on Give to the Max Day 2010!

ACES Launches Two New School Sites!

Maxfield Elementary in St. Paul and Olson Middle School in North Minneapolis join the ACES’ school roster.

ACES Adds Development & Marketing Intern

ACES welcomes University of St. Thomas junior Lauren Marosok to its staff!

ACES, Empty Bowls Meet for Art & Service

ACES students, staff, and volunteers created bowls and mugs for an Empty Bowls event in Minneapolis.

Fall 2010 Semester Recap

Read-up on what made the fall 2010 semester a valuable one for ACES students.

ACES Students All About Animals!

ACES middle school students at Olson, Green, and Monroe schools spent the past semester learning about animal-related issues.

Service & Ceramics

ACES students recently spent time working in Northern Clay Center's studio.

ACES Adds Two New Directors to Board

Minneapolis Public Schools Chief Academic Officer Emily Puetz and Tunheim Partners Executive Vice President Blois Olson voted to board.

ACES Partners with Northern Clay for Summer

“I love working with clay," said a fifth-grade Linwood Monroe School Arts Plus School student.

ACES Students Experience the "Real World"

ACES seventh and eighth graders at Green Central Community School and Olson Middle School, both in Minneapolis, as well as from Linwood Monroe Arts Plus in St. Paul embarked on job shadowing experiences.

ACES Students at the Ballpark

Thanks to "Pavanos Peeps" and "Cuddy's Buddies", ACES students enjoyed a day at the ballpark!

"Partner for Parity"

ACES staffers Sunni Monson and Anna Seifert attended an informative Cultural Wellness Center training.

ACES Team Leader Spotlight: Jessica Thompson

Jessica served as a Team Leader at both Linwood Monroe Arts Plus School and Maxfield Elementary, both in St. Paul, for the 2010-11 school year.

ACES Honored by State Farm

ACES received the "Going to Bat Award" on-field at a Twins game!

ACES at the Minnesota Zoo!

What better way to wrap-up summer programs at Linwood Monroe Arts Plus School in St. Paul and Green Central School in Minneapolis than a fun and educational outing to the zoo!

ACES Summer Program Ends with a Trip to Africa

When asked to share their favorite part of the day during summer program, the majority of students responded with a resounding, “Everything!"

Full-Time Opportunity: Program Quality & Replication Manager

ACES is growing and needs a Program Quality & Replication Manager!

Tim Welle Joins ACES Board of Directors

Tim has been involved with ACES for five years as a direct service and event volunteer, E-Mentor, program Team Leader, and Young Professionals Associate Board member.

Thanks for a Great Year!

ACES AmeriCorps Promise Fellow Sunni Monson wrapped-up her year of service in mid August. Here is her poignant reflection on her experience.

A Suite Twins Story

ACES staff and students enjoyed Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau's suite on August 9!

Welcome 2011-12 AmeriCorps Promise Fellows!

ACES welcomes three new Promise Fellows plus a returning Promise Fellow for the 2011-12 school year.

ACES November Program Highlights . . .

In addition to spending two-and-one-half hours per ACES program day in the classroom, service, Vikings, community, and sports and nutrition were part of ACES students experience in November!

ACES Students Headed to Capitol

As part of Youth Day at the Capitol, select ACES sixth graders from Farnsworth Aerospace in St. Paul will get to meet with state legislators.