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!