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Hello Otters,

I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break. Our staff was so happy to see our otters back at school on Monday. We have many events to look forward to in the second half of the school year so please keep an eye out for our calendar listed below and any notifications from our amazing teachers.

Ana Delgado

Our next meeting will be held Thursday, 1/15/25. Feel free to bring a snack to share with our fabulous community!

Student attendance is of utmost importance for students' success in school.  Please make every effort to have your student in school each day for the full day, barring illness or one of the other EdCode excused reasons.  Please be aware that per EdCode, a 30 minute+ tardy or early pick-up counts as an absence, and will show up on your child's attendance record in Aeries under the "O" code.  We want to partner with you in your child's success and school and attendance is the greatest indicator of their sense of belonging and academic success.  Thank you for your understanding and support.

Free Screening of Counted Out

Counted Out, will be shown on Wednesday, January 14, 5:30–7:30pm in the Ocean View MPR. It is a documentary about how our life experience today is underwritten by an invisible layer of math that few of us understand, or even notice. Our numeric literacy—whether we can speak the language of math—is a critical determinant of social and economic power. Through a mosaic of personal stories, expert interviews, and scenes of math transformation in action, Counted Out explores what is at risk in math education. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP here. Childcare will be available, please register here. 

Albany Disability Squad's Family Support Group

Please join us for the next meeting of the Albany Disability Squad's Family Support Group* Wednesday, January 21, 7–8 pm and the third Wednesday of upcoming months. So much of our time, energy and heart goes toward supporting our kid(s)! It can be rewarding but also exhausting, overwhelming, and lonely. This drop-in group provides peer support to each other in our frustrations and triumphs. Join the Zoom Meeting at this link or dial by your location: (408) 638-0968, Meeting ID: 886 0018 4968, Passcode: 798604. *This is a peer-to-peer support group for caregivers and not professional group counseling.

Teen Service Showcase

The Albany Library will be hosting a Teen Service Showcase on Sunday, January 11, from 2–5pm. Come to hear live music from the School of Rock House Band and Albany High School’s Vocal Soul acapella group. See how teens can get involved in our local community, and enjoy hot cocoa and a treat!

Voices of Music Voice and Recorder Classes

Voices of Music is offering two kinds of music classes starting on January 14, 2026:

Wednesdays after school, Albany students in grades 2–5 are invited to learn to play the recorder, begin to read music, play rhythm games, and play songs from many countries around the world. Small class sizes allow for individual attention and foster ensemble skills. The teacher is Greta Haug-Hryciw. Singing classes are offered for students in grades 3–8, by Tim Silva. The children will learn how our voices work with the songs we sing, and they will begin to read music, sing, play, and have fun together! No prior musical experience is necessary for either class. See the flyer for more information.

Girls On The Run Group Forming

Girls on the Run Bay Area is dedicated to empowering young girls through running, mentorship, and our nationally recognized confidence-building curriculum. We're gearing up for our Spring 2026 program! See flyer for information about participant and coach registration. 

Little League—Final Week of Registration! 

Register now for Berkeley-Albany Little League spring season! Baseball is more fun with friends, so check in with your community to see who else might want to play!  Any registration we receive after January 14 will hit the waitlist, so if you want to secure a spot this season, now is the time! Interested in coaching this season? Email playeragent@albanylittleleague.org. We will be holding a Coaches Training on January 14. Please direct registration questions to registrar@albanylittleleague.org.

Register For Mersey Soccer Club Spring 2026 Season!

Volunteer At The Gill Tract Farm

On January 19, MLK Day of Service, join us at the Gill Tract Farm. Come join us on the land to prepare the Farm for spring planting. No experience is necessary, tools will be provided. Free lunch! (vegan soup and bread)  If you are under 18, please bring a waiver form signed by your adult caretaker. RSVP here. Please plan to attend the entire time, from 11am–2pm. Gill Tract Farm, 1050 San Pablo Ave.

Albany Berkeley Girls Softball Association

Registration for our Spring Recreational Leagues is now open for all age groups and skill levels. The spring season runs from the first Saturday in March to the first Saturday in June. We hope you join us!