December 16, 2019
The new year is almost here!
It’s been said that, “If we ignore or hide away from the challenge of change, we deny ourselves the opportunity to learn and grow.” In other words, progress and change go hand-in-hand.

ASMS has instituted many exciting and necessary changes this year to keep it on a trajectory of being the foremost learning community among high schools throughout the state and nation.

As 2019 comes to a close and we look towards the new year, let’s continue to work as a community to help ASMS remain an institution that excels in preparing students for the challenges of college and career and motivates them to make the most of their life and talents.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to our ASMS community! Enjoy your break.

Ken Robinson
Director of Admissions and Outreach
Announcements
REACH for the stars
REACH requests are due by Wednesday, December 18.
Drop In
Students - if you would like to meet with Amber Jackson, Program Manager at Microsoft, but did not sign up, she will have  open hours in   Bedsole 125  from 11:00am-12:00pm, 1:15pm-1:40pm, and 3:30pm-4:00pm today on 12/16 and from 10:30am-11:45am tomorrow on 12/17. Feel free to drop in and speak with her!
Speaking of...
ASMS Alumna, Amber Jackson (class of 2015) will be speaking at Assembly tomorrow!
Stay Healthy, Happy, and Warm
From the Nurse’s desk: Santa needs a little help with the stocking stuffers this year! Some ideas are:
1. Warm socks
2. Gloves /scarf
3. Shampoo/conditioner
4. Body wash
5. Deodorant
6. Mouth wash/toothpaste
7. New towels/wash clothes
8. Toothbrush/floss
9. Cough drops
10. Facial tissues
 
Please speak with your student regarding their clothing attire. If they did not bring long pants or a coat to school in August, please send one back after the Christmas break.Thank you so much! - Nurse Kathy
The 2020 Special Projects Book is now available!
Travel to Spain in 2021!
Mrs. Brewer announced that she will be leading an educational tour to  Madrid and Andalusia  for ASMS Special Projects 2021. She will be  hosting a virtual meeting  for parents of current ASMS sophomores and juniors who will be returning to ASMS next year to go over the trip’s details and the benefits of taking an educational tour with Explorica.

Virtual Information Session:
Thursday, Dec. 19 2019
Time: 7:00 PM CST

RSVP for the virtual info. session by e-mailing Mrs. Brewer (sbrewer@asms.net).
Good News
ASMS Alumna Combines Career in Medicine & Business
ASMS Alumna (class of 1995) Sara Nayeem has taken an interdisciplinary approach to her academic and professional career. Nayeem graduated from  Harvard University  in 1999 with an A.B. in Biology and from  Yale University  with M.D. and M.B.A. degrees in 2006. She is now working as a partner at the venture capital firm  New Enterprise Associates  in Maryland, where she invests in biopharma companies. What led Nayeem to pursue a career combining medicine and business? Read the full story here!

Nayeem was recently named one of Fierce Biotech 2019 Fiercest Women in Life Sciences list.  Read more here .
Winter is Coming
Students enjoyed Winter Formal this past weekend!
School Calendar
This Week
December 16
Basketball Team Senior Night
ASMS vs Fruitdale
Girls - 5:00 PM
Boys - 6:30 PM

December 18
REACH requests due

December 19
2021 Spain Trip Virtual Info. Session
7:00 PM CST, E-mail Mrs. Brewer to RSVP

December 20
Short Day / Bus Leaves at 2:30 PM
Campus closes at 3:00 PM

Upcoming
Enjoy your break!
Parent Association Winter Term Fundraisers
The Parent Association is offering an assortment of fundraisers during the winter term / holiday season to raise additional funds for our students and school.
ASMS Ornaments, 2020 Senior Ornaments, Tumblers & Blankets
  • Click here to see pictures.
  • Deadline to receive by Thanksgiving Break: 12 p.m. (Noon) on Tuesday, Nov. 19 (They'll be sent home with your student).
  • Deadline to receive your items by Holiday Break: 12 p.m. (Noon) on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Yankee Candle
Now through January 8, 2020
  • Our link!
  • You MUST order through this link for us to receive the fundraising match. We make 40% profit on items sold.
  • All Online Purchases will ship direct to the purchaser or address you assign for shipping.
FlipGive
Now until the until end of school year
  • Our link!
  • We will earn funds from your shopping for e-gift cards and everyday items.
  • You receive discounts while raising funds for our school.
  • To shop, you MUST go to link as your starting point. Once you click on the retailer you wish to purchase e-gift cards or shop from, you will be redirected to their official website but in order for FlipGive to trace purchases, be sure to start with the link.
Join the PA competition!
Now through 12 p.m. (Noon), Monday, November 11th
  • All students received information about a student drive to recruit parents to join Parent Association.
  • The winning hall will be decided based on which one has the largest % of members at the end of the competition, and the winning hall (boys & girls combined) will win hall points.
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