07/28/2010
                                                                    ~ATTENTION ALL STAFF~

Hopefully everyone is enjoying their summer and is ready to get back into the swing of program. This year we will have a new approach to our staff development continuum… and it’s called S.T.A.R.S. (Staff Training And Retention System). Our first training will be held August 10^th-12^th at Joseph George Middle School.

Get ready to be recharged for 2010-2011 school year!

Training schedule is as follows:

If you have any questions regarding training, please contact Annie Maletta at (408) 946-2727.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and we will see you soon!

Joseph George Middle School
277 Mahoney Dr.
San Jose, CA 95127

07/08/2010

Youth Instructor quick facts:

• After School Program
• Must be available to work between the hours of 2:00pm-6:00pm (Monday-Friday)
• 20-25 Hours/Week (Monday-Friday)
• Lead daily activities (homework, physical activity, & enrichment classes)
• Responsible for supervising up to 20 students
• $11-$13 hour/DOE
• Opportunities for growth
  
  *Students majoring in Education or other Child Development related majors are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in applying for the youth instructor position,

     1. Download and print the application
     2. Submit your application via mail, fax or drop off in person

                  Mailing address: 514 Valley Way Milpitas, CA 95035

                  Fax # 408-946-4127

       We are also hiring a Program Assistant. The Program Assistant is a part-time staff member with the primary role of assisting the Director of Program Operations and members of the program operations team.  This individual will support the various functions of the program operations team.

Program Assistant quick facts:

        - 20 Hours/Week
        - $13-$15 hour/DOE
        - Work primarily with the Director of Program Operations to support overall program implementation.
        - Assist Program Managers in implementation of program design projects.

 If you are interested in applying for the Program Assistant position, please email a thoughtful cover letter with salary   

 07/08/2010
On Monday July 5, 2010 one of our program sites, Trace Elementary was set on Fire.  Click on the following links to read more and see how you can help support the Trace Community.  Mercury News Article,  How You Can Help, Video Footage of Fire

06/16/2010
The Bay Area After-School All-Stars is pleased to announce our participation in a three-year collaborative made possible by a $45,000 grant from the Silicon Valley Out-of-School-Time Collaborative, a partnership of SV2, Sand Hill Foundation and the David & Lucile Packard Foundation. The All-Stars were selected from 29 original applicants and 13 finalists to participate with nine other exemplary organizations in the cohort.  We look forward to this unique and rewarding partnership!

06/15/2010
The 9th Annual Celebration of The Bay Area After-School All-Stars raised over $105,000!  Thank you to everyone who came to support our organization.  On Sunday, guests were treated to a wonderful wine tasting event that included Joseph George, T-Vine, MadoroM, White Hall Lane, McIntyre, Rutherford Grove and Pessagno wineries.  There was also an Oyster Bar provided by Bill The Oyster Man and a bloody mary bar provided by Patron Spirits.  We couldn't had asked for better weather, the view of the ocean was crystal clear from the bluff at Seascape Resort.  Following the wine tasting was our dinner & live auction and ended with a beach party bananza with DJ Dinero bringing the night to a close.  If you were unable to attend this years event but would like an invitation to future events, please email Matt Willis, Development Officer of Events & Communications, mwillis@bayallstars.org.

04/27/2010
At the end of this session, we held a 2-day celebration at Alum Rock Park with over 300 students, staff, volunteers, friends and parents.  They participated in a scavenger hunt that led them around the park learning about the parks history, landmarks, wildlife, the park rangers and the other organizations that operate within the park. Also, each group needed to pick up a trash bag full of garbage and wear a pedometer to measure how many steps they did for the activity. In 2 days, our participants walked over 5,000 steps each, which is about 2.5 miles per day.  We held an award ceremony for the Entourage Student of the Year and for students that have participated in 2 of the 5 service learning projects this school year.  Please click the links to see what students in action for Global Youth Service Day!  Group Photo 1     Group Photo 2               Off to Service    

03/30/2010
Macy's Community Shopping Day at Valley Fair Mall Saturday, May 15, 2010.  Click here to read more.

03/19/2010
On June 6^th & 7^th, 2010, The Bay Area After-School All-Stars will host our 9^th annual Celebration Fundraiser at the Seascape Resort in Aptos.  This tremendous event will raise the awareness of the After-School All-Stars as well as the funds necessary for us to continue to offer our programs to the children of the Bay Area. Our goal is to raise $200,000 from the event. In order for us to achieve our goal, we need your support.

Our partners are vital to our success.  As a non-profit, the After-School All-Stars relies on support from our community partners to help cover our operational costs and help finance the premier after-school programs offered in the Bay Area.  The generous support we receive from our corporate partners allow us to empower young people to more fully engage in the school day through academic support, enrichments classes, health and fitness courses, and a variety of additional activities that teach them valuable life lessons and skills.

If you would like to attend this wonderful event please click on the links below for details.  If you are interested in being an underwriter for this event, please contact Matt Willis at 408.315.7219.  Click here for the PDF version of our invite.  Click here for Sponsorship Levels and reply card.

03/16/2010
The Entourage Leaders have been learning about homelessness in their community and trying to figure out how they can help.  With two weeks left in the session, the students have raised over 40 huge bags of clothing and shoes, along with over 450 various non-disposable food items to donate to Sacred Heart Community Service.  Along with these drives, students were able to visit Sacred Heart, learn about what service they provide for the less fortunate, and had the chance to volunteer.  Half of the students worked in their clothing store, sorting through clothes and hanging them up while the other half worked in the kitchen sorting through fruits and vegetables and bagging them up for customers. 

02/10/2010
The Bay Area After-School All-Stars is committed to helping those in need.  With the recent earthquake in Haiti, many students expressed an interest in helping out the people that lost everything.  Through much consideration, it was decided that raising money and sending it to The American Red Cross was the best way to help the earthquake victims. 

In addition to raising money, each student participated in a 30-minute lesson about the history of Haiti and the natural disaster that devastated the nation.  Students were encouraged to discuss the similarities and differences between the U.S. and Haiti, as far as the resources available to people, the architectural structure and government practices. 

Each of our 26 schools has been given a fundraising goal of raising $250 per site and our Central Office has a goal of $500!  If our goals are met, the Bay Area After-School All-Stars will be sending at least $7,000 to the earthquake victims in Haiti.  Fundraising efforts include:  Penny Challenges, Walk-a-Thons and Spaghetti Dinners.

02/09/2010
Read our very first quarterly E-Newsletter here.

01/28/2010
The Capital Club hosts Member Mixers on the last Wednesday of the month to allow guests and members to mix and mingle with the Bay Area's professional elite in a private atmosphere at San Jose's finest business and dining club while enjoying the extravagent view of downtown San Jose.  We were the proud participants of January's mixer raising over $2,000 in tip money generated by our celebrity bartenders John Poch, Senior Associate Athletic Director/Deputy Director of Athletics at San Jose State University, Charlie Faas, Executive Vice President and CFO of Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment, and the "voice of your San Jose Sharks" Dan Rusanowsky, Radio Play-by-Play Broadcaster.  Without the help of these local heroes our event would not have been as succesful.  Thank you to all who attended this event and for the support we received that night. 

01/27/2010
Although Thomas Howard just finished his third season as a professional football player for the Oakland Raiders, his heart and willigness to help local communities is that of a tenured player.  Thomas Howard is part of a National Program called "Touchdown Shutdown"  where athletes pledge a donation for every sack or tackle they get during a season.  In the case of Thomas Howard, he donated $53 for each tackle he made this season and presented his check to the Bay Area After-School All-Stars tonight at the Capital Club Mixer. 

Before he presented his check, Thomas Howard made a visit to the kids at Horace Mann Elementary school.  Click on this link to read how his visit went!

01/05/2010
Our Entourage program got a boost financially thanks to the $5,000 grant received from the eBay Foundation while our general operations will benefit from the $10,000 grant we received from the 49er Foundation.  Our hope is to continue to foster these relationships so that we can continue to be the premiere after-school program of the Bay Area.  

11/23/2009
Check out our inspirational video on YouTube. Click here