Disney lends ACEL a helping hand

On Saturday, February 13, 2010 ACEL welcomed over 100 volunteers as part of Disney’s “Give a Day, Get a Day” program to encourage volunteerism.  All together the volunteers distributed over 2,000 flyers, many applications, and gathered contact information for interested parents and students.  In return for their day of service, all volunteers receive a free ticket to Disneyland or Disney’s California Adventures.  For more information on applying for ACEL, you can visit http://acelfresno.posterous.com/

ACEL visits Valley Prep Charter School

Last week we had five ACEL students – and Valley Prep alumni – visit their old stomping grounds to share some of their work and help start recruiting for next year’s freshman class.  Charles, John M, Michael, Justin, and John G got to see old classmates and talk about their new experiences at ACEL.  All the gentlemen also got to see their 8th grade teacher Mr. Bill Coate – who also taught Principal Childers when he was in 8th grade in Madera.  It was great meeting all of the Valley Prep 8th graders, and there was a great deal of interest in next year.