What's been Going On This Past Week?

This past Friday was ASTI's Annual Community Service Fair. The nice weather provided the perfect backdrop for the fair where a plethora of opportunities were presented to our students. There was a raffle for visiting each booth for information on community service and a small game of water balloon toss to keep everyone cool on the hot day. Thanks to the Leadership class, the event went without any complications.

This coming Friday is going to be ASTI's Second Annual Spelling Bee. Everyone is invited to participate. First place prize is $300, second place is $200, and finally third place is $100. It will take place from 1:00PM to 3:00PM. Also, this week was filled with excitement because many of our Seniors received acceptance letters from colleges. The atmosphere was static with excitement and anxiety as our Seniors slowly checked their mailboxes for news of acceptance.

First WASC Visit

Today was the first WASC visit at ASTI. WASC is the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and they decide whether a school or college is fit to continue teaching students by evaluating the school, its campus, and how well the staff does their job. After a WASC visit, they decide if a school needs immediate reform, and will visit shortly after this one, if a school is borderline; in which they will visit after 3 years. Or finally, if the school is perfect as it is and will visit again after 5 years to check up. The WASC visit at ASTI will last until the 24th and we wish to be evaluated as perfectly fine so please be on your best behaviors during the visit.

Burst of Updates for EVEYRONE

During the first week of May, Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors will be taking the California Standards Test. The modified schedule will be mailed to all students as soon as possible. Also, PTSA will be having 2010-2011 school year elections on MArch 25th. If you are interested in any of the positions, please contact Mr. Fong to be placed on the list of candidates. Finally, from March 21st to MArch 24th, evaluators from WASC will be coming to ASTI and determining the status of the school. Depending on how well we are evaluated, they will come back and review the school in 3 years, 5 years, or within the school year. Please be on the best behavior during the visits.

ASTI will be having a smoothie sale after school starting on the 15th of March. The sale will be for tickets which will be accepted by the smoothie makers who will be present on March 26th to make the smoothies for everyone. The tickets will be only $2.50 and the flavors available are Strawberry, Peach, Mango, and Berry Mix.

Mrs. Corbally is also leading ASTI's Speech Contest to promote nonviolence in Alameda. The Ninth and Tenth graders will write and perform their own speeches and there will be a school-wide speech contest to help and create a team of 3 of the best speakers who will then head to the city wide competition on May 15th. Please keep your eyes and ears open for more information about this.