Thank you! We did it! Together! |
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Dear ASMS Community,
Last Tuesday, November 30 was Giving Tuesday!!!
YOU helped us surpass the goal of raising $25,000 in one day, and together the ASMS community raised... $37,010. It was an incredible day for ASMS, and we want to say thank you again for your support!!
The generosity of the community will fund four specific projects to improve campus for students:
- A Laser Cutter for the ASMS Makerspace
- Furnishings for 2 Boys Dorm Study Areas
- Water Fountain Bottle Fillers around Campus
- Furnishings for the School Art Gallery
Every contribution made a difference in far surpassing our goal! In case you missed it, our students helped us make several videos for Giving Tuesday (2 are linked below).
Again, THANK YOU!
Dr. Samantha Church
Vice President of Development and Outreach
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Tomorrow's assembly on Tuesday, December 7 will be the Winter Choir and Band Concert!
Parents - Stay tuned for info. on the PA Facebook page about how you may be able to tune in or watch afterwards!
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Sweater Weather
Student Affairs will be hosting a holiday dress up week next week before December break!
Monday - Ugly Sweater Day
Tuesday - Grinch Day
Wednesday - Holiday PJ Day
Thursday - School Spirit and Holiday Sock
Friday - Home for the Holidays
*Check in each day at lunch to earn hall points!*
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Student Updates and Opportunities |
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Check This Out
Students - You can now see a calendar of "what's happening" each week on the All School Team. It's located in the tabs at the top of the Team. It's also linked here: Student Events Calendar
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Better Together
We are pleased to announce the launch of the ASMS Alumni Council! We are seeking 12 - 15 alumni who can serve as Founding Members, contribute to the formalizing of the council, and begin support of several specific ASMS strategic priorities.
If you know an ASMS graduate who would be a strong member of the Alumni Council, please e-mail their name to amcmaken@asms.net.
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Around the ASMS Community |
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ASMS Chess Pep Rally Featured On Local News Segment: "What's Working" |
The ASMS Varsity Chess Team is undefeated this school year. In preparation for their next major tournament, the school hosted its annual Chess Pep Rally. Local WKRG news reporter, Devon Walsh, featured the pep rally in her special weekly segment: What's Working! The Varsity team ended up winning BOTH matches.
Click to watch the news segment and read the story!
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ASMS Honors 30-Year Employees at Recent Board Meeting |
Congratulations to Kim Brunson, Orren Kickliter, and Andretta Hopkins! At the ASMS School Board meeting, resolutions were read recognizing them for their years of service and exceptional contributions to students and the school.
They are pictured here with their resolutions next to ASMS President, Dr. John Hoyle, and School Board Chairman, Rep. Steve McMillan!
(not pictured - Ms. Andretta)
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Sarah Brewer, Research Coordinator and Math Faculty Member, featured in Journal of Mathematics and the Arts
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Shout out to our Admissions and Outreach Team + faculty & staff + Ambassadors for hosting TWO amazing ASMS Days! |
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Winning the Debate
Senior Ozzie Torres and Sophomore Brantley Howard competed in Lincoln-Douglas debate at the Holy Cross Navy and Old Gold Tournament online. It was the first tournament for both students. In the end, Brantley won half of his rounds and Ozzie made it to semifinals, ultimately landing in 3rd place overall! They were competing against some of the most accomplished novice debaters in the country, so these accomplishments are really great to see!
Senior Sanju Mupparaju competed in an online tournament held by Prattville High School called the Prattville Lion Classic tournament, and she won 1st place!
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Sing it Out
Three ASMS students accepted to All State Choral Festival -- a three-day event that culminates in a professionally recorded concert. The Festival is an opportunity for students with outstanding ability and initiative to receive public recognition, to sing under the direction of nationally recognized choral clinicians, and to perform choral literature of the highest quality.The 2022 All-State Choral Festival will be held March 10-12, 2022 at the BJCC in Birmingham, AL.
Students that were accepted are:
Kaylie Hull
Kannon Seals
Holt Templeton
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Recently in O-Chem!
Dr. Elisa Rambo’s Winter Term Organic Chemistry students used the research grade Fourier-Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectrometer to monitor the progress of an organic substitution reaction. Students learned how infrared wavelengths of energy can be used to analyze the structure of organic molecules and observe functional group transformation. The Bruker Alpha II spectrometer, purchased in 2018, was made possible by a generous donation from The Crampton Trust.
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A Wonderful Winter Formal!
Thanks to the SGA for hosting a wonderful Winter Formal for the student body! The theme this year was The Nutcracker. Also, thanks to ASMS Parent Allison Gaillard for taking photos! Check out the PA Facebook page for more pictures.
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Take a Selfie with the Elfie!
’Tis the Season for ASMS Hall Competitions!! The latest competition is called “Take a Selfie with the Elfie!” -- Students are challenged to find The Elf on the Shelf around campus each day, and the first hall to share a picture with it, wins points for their hall!
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Anatomy & Physiology student Molly shows off the directional terms and body planes gingerbread person!
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Anatomy & Physiology Students Eli and Chloi model negative feedback for blood Ca+ levels homeostasis on the board.
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AP Biology students Rita and Destiny use indicator tests for proteins, lipids, sugars, and starch to solve a macromolecule murder mystery by analyzing (fake) vomit stomach content of the murder victim. The possible suspects were thought to share a last meal with the victim so the indicator tests of the stomach content would match a suspect.
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ASMS Alumnus Sam Eberlein (Class of 2013) Visits! |
Sam Eberlein (ASMS Class of 2013) is a graduate of The Johns Hopkins University and is currently a Clinical Research Specialist at Cedars-Sinai in California! He stopped by campus to visit some of his former faculty members including Ms. Hoequist!
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Construction has started on our outdoor classrooms! Projected completion date is set for May 2022!
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A special thanks to the Eyermann Family (Chris Eyermann, Linda Eyermann, and Grace Eyermann ) who took initiative to make an ASMS Christmas tree amongst the Dauphin Island Christmas tree sponsorships this year! We love it!!
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