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Press Release October 29, 2007

Alcoa Gives Wood Elementary School $70,000 for Computer Lab

October 29, 2007

On Monday, October 29, 2007 Alcoa Fastening Systems presented Howard Wood Elementary School with a special grant in the amount of $70,000 for 35 brand new computers for their computer lab. Wood Elementary runs a literacy program called Accelerated Reader, which allows students to read various books and then take on-line quizzes to enhance their reading comprehension. The outdated computers made it increasingly difficult for teachers to administer the reading program.

Alcoa Fastening Systems is a world leader in the production of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina facilities. Alcoa serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation, and industrial markets. Through the Alcoa Foundation, established in 1952, Alcoa’s objective is to give back to the communities they work in and provide services to.

Alcoa and Wood Elementary have shared a community partnership since 2003. Principal Sidney Morrison has nothing but praise for their business partner, “When I came on as principal in 2003, Mr. Hart (Director of Operations at Alcoa in Torrance), asked me for my wish list, and ALCOA has gone beyond that in providing the Wood Elementary School family much, much more.” This school year, in addition to the $70,000 grant they have already given, Alcoa will continue to provide all first graders with backpacks full of school supplies, provide design boards (and judges) for the Science Fair, and host a catered lunch for the entire staff for Teacher Appreciation Week.

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