Hot Deal on ASTI Uniforms!

Mr. Fong has been informed that Dennis Uniforms has our ASTI uniforms ready. They are also offering us a great deal. For any order of $75 or more, they will throw in an extra polo for free. This deal only lasts until May 7th. So get your uniforms fast.

You can obtain polo shirts from Dennis in one of three ways:

1. Order directly from their
2. website:www.dennisuniform.com(you will need to enter our school code: NASTIC)
3. Order by phone: (510) 763-0967
4. Visit the showroom/store: 810 E. 8^th St, Oakland, CA 94606

ASTI has already sent home with your students an informational flier, but we will also send another informational pamphlet with all the information needed to order the uniforms.

If you can't follow under the new dress code due to financial problems, please contact Mr. Fong. ASTI will make sure that all students can get their uniforms. No need to worry.

Prom Recap and College Planning

This Saturday was ASTI's Annual Prom night. The theme was Midnight Masquerade and it was a huge success. With over 50 guests attending the event, prom was once again a popular event. Prom court was decided by everyone attending. King and Queen of prom are Joshua Chow and Vivian Lai. Prince and Princess are Jonathan J. Wong and Marisa Cherry. And finally Duke and Duchess are Yong Fou Chou and Vanessa Berrios. Congratulations to them all.

Alameda Science & Technology Institute’s PTSA is hosting a FREE workshop for parents of college-bound high school students.April 22nd, 2010 6:30-8:00PM at ASTI in ROOM 6. A representative of Bay Area College Planners will present on ways of getting money for college, how to increase your eligibility for free grant money, how to save money in your first year in school, and the single biggest mistake that 9 out of 10 parents make when planning for college. Information will be helpful for families of all college bound students, and we especially encourage freshmen parents to attend.

Finally next week will begin ASTI's Spring Spirit Week! Monday will be Dress What You Want To Be Day. Tuesday will be Wacky Tacky Day. Wednesday is Time Warp Day. Thursday is Twin Day. And Friday is Class Colors! Throughout the week, we will have another Penny War so get your change ready.

Spring Break Update!

After Spring Break, there will one month left until the end of the semester and the end of 2009-2010 school year. Once we get back, everyone will be on the homestretch. For Freshmen, it will be their final month of being the babies of ASTI. Sophomores will ascend into upperclassman status. Juniors will become Seniors. And the Seniors will leave and scatter to the wind, off to their colleges. So enjoy Spring Break while you can, because we will be back to back breaking work and endless hours of studying. Also, there will be math tutoring after school starting the Monday we get back from break. It will be every Monday and Wednesday to help struggling math students catch up before the year is over. Enjoy your break and see you all after Spring Break.

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.