October 28, 2019
This is Our Turf
The ASMS campus facilities and maintenance department is constantly on the move to help with repairs and to maintain the appearance of campus. We always seek to keep it modernized and to ensure the infrastructure of buildings are up to date with efficient and reliable working components. A recent success for our department involved combining the junior and senior parking lot into one big gated lot to increase security.

One of the major upcoming projects we have for fall is to completely clean and seal the exterior of the boys dormitory building. This will take approximately four months due to the size of the building. We have completed this process for several other buildings in the last eight years, and it has proven to be a very good upgrade as well as a protection for the interior infrastructure of the walls. Certainly these projects involve time, money, and resources, but they offer a total face-lift and nice as new look when completed. It is our pleasure to beautify and preserve our ASMS campus!

Robert Shoemaker
Director of Facilities & Maintenance
Students
Visit the Big Apple! 🍎
Sign ups for the New York Special Project are open. Parents and family members can attend too! Airfare, airport transfers, hotel, breakfast, dinner, sightseeing tours, and subway package are included in the cost! The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, Nov. 5 . Sign up here . Contact Mr. Kickliter ( okickliter@asms.net ) with questions.
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Apply to Win! 🖥️
Deadline approaching!! Applications for the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing must be completed online by Monday, Nov. 4 at the latest ! Winners receive access to exclusive internships and scholarships. ASMS has had a history of winners and honorable mentions. Apply here . View the application guide here . Questions? Contact Ms. Gray ( dgray@asms.net ).
Artists and Writers!
Submit your work to Oculus Magazine - the literary and arts magazine, showcasing the school's creative talents. More info. here . Submit to oculusmagazine@outlook.com.
There's an app for that.
The 2019 Congressional App Challenge is produced by the U.S. House of Representatives. Students submit their original apps for a chance to win prizes. Click here for more info. The deadline to register and submit is Nov. 1. Questions? Contact Mr. Gaillard ( ggaillard@asms.net ).
Announcements
Final Exam Schedule
Click here for the fall term exam schedule.
Course Evals
All students need to complete their Course Evaluations before the end of the term . If you forgot your password, you can go to the  site , click on Student Login, click Forgot Password, and enter your email address to reset your password. It is not unsafe, but Google thinks it is. Click on Details and then click on ‘visit this unsafe site.’ Use the username and password that was sent to your email to log in. For questions, email Mr. Gaillard ( ggaillard@asms.net ).
Schedule Changes
Students may submit requests to have their scheduled changed at this time. Drop/Add will be held November
4 & 5 and all changes need to be submitted no later than November 5.
New Prom Date
The ACT moved the April test date from the 18th to the 4th. This also was our original Prom date. SGA met and decided to change the date for Prom to April 25th . Please save the date.
ASMS Student Introduces Mandarin Chinese Class
There’s a new language at the  Alabama School of Mathematics and Science  (ASMS) – Mandarin Chinese. Junior Carson Lott , who is originally from Mobile, Ala. helped introduce the school’s first-ever Mandarin Chinese class by successfully applying to the  Virtual National Security Language Initiative for Youth  (VNSLI-Y).

Good News Shout! 📣
In celebration of National Chemistry Week , the ASMS Chemistry Department partnered with the ASMS MMI cafeteria staff to provide a periodic table of element cupcakes for lunch!
The Chemistry Department hosted an Element Go competition . Students spent the week hunting for element QR codes around campus. Congrats to our winners!
The ASMS Unity Committee has planned several events to build employee rapport  throughout our community. It is a critical part of our top residential school.
The Campus Culture Committee hosted a special community-wide Halloween themed dinner with costume competition included!
SGA Campus Life Committee purchased sports equipment for the new court area by the swings! There are bouncy balls, a football, picnic blankets, and a pickle ball set. Badminton racquets are coming soon!
SGA Campus Life Committee put up 5 bird feeders and hung solar powered lights on the trees in the courtyard!
Mr. Dolbeare took students on a field visit to the Clifton C Williams Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP ) as part of a senior elective Environmental Chemistry course. Students learned about chemistry on a macro scale as this WWTP treats over 20 million gallons of sewage a day before it enters Mobile Bay.
In celebration of the unique importance of German-American transatlantic relations, German Honor Society and German Club staged a traveling exhibit: First Encounters in Bedsole lobby. Students were able to read along in both German and English!
The Renaissance Women class presented the trial of Lusanna and Giovanni . Lusanna was claiming Giovanni married her, but he said emphatically NO! The student audience in attendance voted, and 71% said YES they were married.
Student Aaliyah Studstill created an ASMS team for the annual Mobile Buddy Walk. Studstill wanted to show support and introduce the ASMS community to the Down Syndrome Society of Mobile, which her little brother is a part of. The team raised almost $900!
School Calendar
This Week
October 28
Final Exams

Theatre Arts I Performance Exam
Commedia Dell'Arte Skits
10:00 AM, Auditorium

October 29
Final Exams

October 30
Final Exams

Bus Leaves at 2:30pm

Be sure you've submitted your course evaluations before you leave!

October 31
Break / Senior Disney Trip

November 1
Break / Senior Disney Trip

Last Day to submit to the
Congressional App Challenge

November 2
November SAT

Break / Senior Disney Trip

November 3
Senior Trip Return

Students Return

Mobile Symphony Youth Orchestra concert
2:30 PM, Auditorium
Upcoming
November 4
Term 2 Classes Begin

Drop / Add

Applications for NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing Due Online

November 5
Final Exams

Drop / Add - last day for changes

New York Special Project sign ups close

Assembly: Dual Degree Program in German and Engineering at Auburn University

November 8
Registration Deadline for December ACT


Scholarships with November Deadlines
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