AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTAM 102609
26 October 2009
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
University of Washington Bothell meeting at 2:00 in Room 11
Thriller Dance Practice 3:40 – 4:20 in the gym
Tuesday
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Thursday
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Robotics Spaghetti Dinner and Auction 6:30 – 8:30 in the Cafeteria
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
If you have not seen it yet, I encourage you to direct your attention to the new and improved Aviation High School website. You can subscribe to the Notice to Airmen Blog, follow our Twitter, and stay up to date on the goings-on around school with the school calendar. Visitors can also get information about admissions, some of our many projects, the capital campaign for our new building, and lots more.
Over 1.5 million students took the 2008 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) last October and entered the National Merit Program, a nationwide competition for recognition and awards conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Only 34,000 students (~ 2%) were named as Commended Students for their excellent performance on the PSAT/NMSQT and we just happen to have three of the 34,000 commended students attending Aviation High School: Ryan Sanders, Rebecca Pham, and Michael Thompson! I know that our entire learning community joins me in saying, “Congratulations, and we’re proud of you!” As noted on their certificates from NMSC, “…recognition as a Commended Student is a credit to you, your parents, and your high school.” Ryan, Rebecca, and Michael—we celebrate with you and applaud such a remarkable accomplishment!
Congratulations to ASB for sponsoring a successful Spirit Week and a wonderful dance on Saturday. It was quite interesting to see how many of you dressed when you were nine years old! Do any of you see a change in Mr. McComb now that he is in his mature years?
Congratulations are also due Culture Club for sponsoring a wonderful potluck the previous week, and to Honor Society for organizing the Blood Drive a few weeks ago. I’m proud of all of you for being such good citizens and scholars!
Thanks, too, to so many of you for showcasing your learning to members of the Education Committee of the Washington State House of Representatives last week. They were duly impressed and enlightened, and I have confidence that they will remember Aviation High School when the legislative session begins in January! After all, the sky is NOT the limit! Proud to be your principal… ~Reba
FOR ASPIRING ENGINEERS & ENTREPRENEURS
The Royal Aeronautical Society – Seattle Branch is hosting the 8th Annual Joe Sutter Dinner on Saturday, 21 November at the Museum of Flight. This black-tie event brings together aeronautical and aerospace engineers from around the world to honor Joe Sutter (considered by many to be the father of the Boeing 747), to learn from interesting speakers, and to network with each other.
Through the generosity of individual and corporate sponsors, 13 (or more, if things go according to plan) AHS students have been invited to attend. Students will be seated with senior management and engineers from Boeing (F22, Air Traffic Management, Sustainment, etc.), Honeywell, Hobart Machined Products, and Rolls-Royce. It will be an extraordinary evening of learning and an extraordinary opportunity for selected students to network.
If you are interested in joining us for this very special occasion, please see Mr. McComb for more details. Prior to attending, students interested in going will be required to:
1) Research the work of Joe Sutter
2) Generate a list of thoughtful questions
3) Participate in etiquette training if they have not already done so
As follow-up to the dinner, students will be required to:
1) Briefly reflect (in writing) on the lessons they learned
2) Write two thank-you notes: one to the Royal Aeronautical Society – Seattle Branch, and one to their sponsor.
FOR ASPIRING ASTRONAUTS, DOCTORS, AND OTHERS
Mark your calendars for Thursday, 5 November!
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and Society of Flight Test Engineers (SFTE) are hosting their November evening meeting at AHS. Dr. James Joki, an engaging storyteller and a 2009 Pathfinder, will be the speaker.
Dr. Joki received a BS degree in aeronautics and astronautics at the University of Washington. After graduation, he served NASA in a flight controls position in Houston, Tex. An interest in space medicine directed him towards the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (that’s ‘space suit’ to most of us). Dr. Joki later served NASA as a designer and flight controller.
Dr. Joki’s interest in space medicine prompted him to return to school to become an Ob/Gyn. He has enjoyed a successful career at Northwest Hospital, delivering over 5,000 children during his time there.
Dinner & Networking: 1800 – 1855 (6:00 – 6:55 p.m.)
Speaker: 1900 – 1950 (7:00 – 7:50 p.m.)
Questions & Answers: 1950 – 2000 (7:50 – 8:00 p.m.)
More details forthcoming in next week’s NOTAM.
FROM THE PTSA:
Senior parent meeting Tuesday Oct. 27th 7p.m. in room 10 at AHS. Questions or comments please email gradnight@aviationptsa.org.
November 14th PTSA Auction:
Donations deadline is October 31st – please turn in all donations for the auction this week.
Reservations are filling up – get yours in now if you plan to attend. Reservations must be received by Monday November 9th. If you have questions please email ahsauction@aviationptsa.org or call Teri Katzer at 425.277.3584 or for procurement call Bonnie at 206.409.6903.
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
University of Washington Bothell will be presenting in Room 11 at 2 p.m. today, October 26. If you are interested in attending the presentation, please sign up in Ms. Carper’s office.
Washington State University (WSU) Admissions will be presenting on Tuesday, November 3 at 2 p.m. Please sign up in Room 11 if you are interested in attending.
FOR AHS WOMEN:
If you are interested in the field of computing and would like the opportunity to receive a laptop and a small scholarship award, check out the following website: http://www.ncwit.org/work.awards.aspiration.html.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR:
Sponsored by AAUW (American Association of University Women), the holiday bazaar is a great source of gifts including stocking stuffers, home decorations, and more. Proceeds benefit our high school juniors who receive recognition in math, science, and technology!
7 November 2009 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Normandy Park City Hall
801 SW 174th St.
Normandy Park, WA
FROM NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY:
Celebrate the harvest season by sending your friends (or yourself!) a cute Beary Gram! Candy grams will be sold during lunchtime in the cafeteria through this Thursday, and will be delivered fifth period on Friday, 30 October.
PEER TUTORING PROGRAM
Your National Honor Society is now hosting peer tutoring. Peer tutoring is available after school on Mondays and Wednesdays, and by appointment. We will meet in Dr. K’s room (room 10) from 3:35 until 4:45 p.m.
Mondays: no sign-up necessary. Drop-in if you’d like a nice, quiet place to work on your homework (or just to join in on the party of learning.)
Wednesdays: by sign-up only! You must sign up by the end of Tuesday that week to have a tutor available for you. You may find further details regarding sign-up, as well as the sign-up sheet, in the office.
By Appointment: Know you will need a tutor for the long-term? Let us know for which subject and we will pair you up with one of our trusty tutors so that the two of you may make arrangements that fit both of your schedules. More information as well as a sign-up sheet for long-term tutoring can be found in the office.
SKUNKWORKS:
Come support our fabulous Skunkworks Robotics Team on Friday, 30 October (dinner 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Dessert Auction 7:30 - 8:30) at the 3rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction in our own AHS Cafeteria. Tickets are available from any robotics student or in our AHS office! Please contact Kathy Swan bswan55234@comcast.net for ticket information. If you would like to help, or have a dessert or item to donate, please email Dayna Miller at DaynaMiller1277@msn.com or call her at (253) 797-3077.
Except for the Quote of the Week, the following announcements have been posted in previous editions of the NOTAM. They are still important and posted for your information and action, as appropriate:
VETERANS’ DAY ASSEMBLY: Call for speakers
Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11th, and we will be paying our respects in an assembly on Monday, 9 November. The theme for this year’s assembly is Honor and Remembrance. We are inviting you to participate in this year’s assembly! This year we hope to have three students share their personal thoughts to help us honor all who have served in our Armed Forces. There are many great speakers among you; we want to hear what you have to say.
If you have a story you’d like to share, please contact Mr. Dezember, James Kelley, Libanos Redda, Tran Tonnu, or Conrad Nark as soon as possible.
FOR AHS SENIORS:
It is time to make an appointment to get your senior photo taken. The deadline for submission is 8 January – no exceptions. All submissions should be sent to AHS Yearbook Staff or emailed to Juarezmm@hsd401.org. Please refer to the handout distributed in advisory for specific details.
PSTA REFLECTIONS CONTEST: What is beauty to you?
Write about it, draw it, paint it, take a picture of it, make music about it, dance to it, or create a film about it and enter it in the 40th annual PTA Reflections contest. We invite everyone to participate in the categories of Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts, Film/Video, and Choreography. All AHS participants will receive recognition, certificate, prize & special catered lunch. Finalist entries will go on to the Highline Council level of the competition. Submissions will be collected in the main office the week of November 16th with Friday, 20 November being the last day to turn in your entry. Entries turned in after 2 pm on 20 November will not be judged. Go to www.aviationptsa.org and click on the Reflections link for rules and entry forms. Additional forms are also available in the main office. For more information contact Liz Campisteguy at campisteguy@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS AT THE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT:
October 31 - Galileo: What I Saw Through My Telescope
November 7 - International Year of Astronomy Lecture: Astrobiology - Is There Life Out There?
Quote of the Week
What gain was there for such a risk? There would be no crowd to watch and applaud my landing. Nor was there any scientific objective to be gained. No, there was deeper reason for wanting to jump, a desire I could not explain.
It was that quality that led me into aviation in the first place — it was a love of the air and sky and flying, the lure of adventure, the appreciation of beauty. It lay beyond the descriptive words of man — where immortality is touched through danger, where life meets death on equal plane; where man is more than man, and existence both supreme and valueless at the same instant.
Charles A. Lindbergh, contemplating his first parachute jump, The Spirit of St Louis (1953)
Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
NOTAM: 19 Oct 2009
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTICE TO AIRMEN (NOTAM) 101909
October 19, 2009
What’s happening this week?
Spirit Week
Monday
Thriller Dance Practice 3:40 – 4:20 in the gym.
Tuesday
Senior Class Meeting 2:00 p.m. in the Gym
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Wednesday
Mentor Breakfast 7:30 – 9:00 am in the Gym
Thursday
VIPs on Campus; Education Committee Meeting 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Gym
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24;
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Development 2:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Saturday
Science Olympiad Study Day, 11:00 – 5:00 p.m. in Room 6.
Aviators’ Ball 8:00-11:00 p.m.
Message from the Principal:
“Time flies when you’re having fun!” I’m not sure who deserves credit for this saying, but it is certainly true at Aviation High School! This is a busy and exciting week, with Spirit Days planned by the ASB, leading up to the first dance of the school year on Saturday evening. I encourage you to get actively involved in school life, and attending the Aviators’ Ball will be one good way of doing so. For those of you who have a mentor, Wednesday morning represents a great opportunity to have a light breakfast with him/her, share some of the highlights of the year, so far, and discuss your plans for college and career. We also have more VIPs on campus this week. The House Education Committee, led by Representative Dave Quall, is holding a meeting on our campus this Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. As members of the Washington State Legislature, they are interested in learning more about STEM models that are emerging in our State. We will have an opportunity to present our program to them from 9:00-10:30 a.m., so you will most likely see us in classrooms, and some of you will be asked to make remarks during the opening session and demonstrate your learning. Other STEM schools that will be presenting their programs include Delta High School in the Tri-Cities and the Science & Math Institute (SAMI) at Point Defiance in Tacoma, both which opened this fall. This is a public meeting, so you may see many visitors on our campus throughout the day. I am inquiring if it might be possible for some student representatives to attend certain parts of the program throughout the day, so check with your advisor on Tuesday or Wednesday if you have interest in attending.
And speaking about “time”…it’s almost time for first quarter to come to an end, which means it is also time to reflect on your work so far in all your classes! And, if you determine that you need any extra help, enlist the support of your teachers, counselor, mentor, support staff, administration, and of course, your parents or whomever you feel can best support your learning. Asking for help is a big part of being accountable for your own learning, so please don’t hesitate to ask for what you need. We want your learning to be in a constant state of acceleration, so failing or falling behind are not suitable options at AHS. The end of first quarter is November 6, so plan accordingly, and know that you have lots of people who care about you and your learning at Aviation High School!
And looking back in time to last week…thank you to so many of you who shared your enthusiasm and demonstrated your learning as we hosted a visit with Mr. Charlie Rose from the U.S. Department of Education. As always, I was immensely proud of you as well as our many friends (parents, mentors, board members, aviation and aerospace leaders, community citizens) who also attended the meeting to voice their support for our school and locating to the Museum of Flight in the near future. The Sky is NOT the limit! Each day at AHS makes me a stronger believer in this statement! I’m honored to be your principal! ~Reba
From Your ASB:
It’s Time to Buy Your Dance Tickets!
Tickets are available in the cafeteria during lunch. Ticket prices are as follows:
$14.00 singles with ASB
$18.00 singles without ASB
$24.00 couples with ASB
$30.00 couples without ASB
Guest Passes are due on Wednesday
Dance Info:
The Annual Semi-Formal Aviators’ Ball: Come Fly with me…to Paris”
This Saturday, October 24th from 8:00pm-11:00pm
It’s Spirit Week!
Today: Yourself as a 9 year-old Day! –Show your inner Child!
Tuesday: Dress Code
Wednesday: Class School Color Day! –Show Your Spirit!
Freshmen: Yellow!
Sophomores: White!
Juniors: Red!
Seniors: Black!
All School Photos will be taken during Advisory today.
Thursday: Dress Code *VIPs on Campus!
Friday: Yourself as a Senior Citizen Day! – What will you look like as a senior citizen?!?
Please remember: On Spirit Days, you may be out of dress code as long as you are participating in the theme. All outfits must be appropriate! Have fun and show school pride!
Leadership & Interact Club: A terrible tsunami and earthquake has devastated the islands in American Samoa and they need our help! The people living there have been left with nothing, and are in desperate need for many of the basic daily essentials. AHS has teamed up with the TECH school on the Evergreen campus as part of a larger district-wide relief program to collect toiletry items and to help those who are in dire need….so please…
Drop off your new or unused items at the following locations:
Freshmen: Ms. Ciccone-Cook
Sophomore: Mr. Dezember
Juniors: Ms. Juarez
Seniors: Dr. Katims
Items to donate: shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, first aid items, mouthwash, cotton balls, Q-tips, toothbrushes, paper towels, Tylenol etc.
The grade that donates the most items over the next week will win a pizza lunch! Not to mention the pride and satisfaction of helping people who really need our help.
Dance: Thriller dance will be taught Monday Oct. 19 and Monday Oct. 26 3:40-4:20. The International World Record attempt in our time zone is Sat. Oct. 24 at 5:30 in Pioneer Square. Warm 106.9 will cover it live. At least 10 other nations will do it with us! Go to http://www.meetup.com/seattlethrillers for more information.
Congratulations to Stacey Blunt! Stacey is the number one golfer on the Gator golf team in Federal Way. The team has captured its second-straight South Puget Sound League Central Division championship. Last week Stacey had rounds of even-par and 2-under par to lead the Gator team to a pair of convincing wins. Stacey had the low round with a 39. Wow!!!
Also, hearty congratulations to Alex Cox for his contribution and involvement in the local and international communities through Rotary Club. Alex was honored at the Burien-White Center Rotary meeting on Thursday October 15th. Way to go, Alex!
Thanks to everyone from the AHS Music Club: The AHS Music Club thanks everyone who has supported our instrument drive this year. With your help, we have already purchased new microphones and a new bass guitar amplifier, and we’ve been able to get repairs done on other equipment as well. We’re really looking forward to performing for you this year, and we’re working hard at learning our new recording studio. We hope to record a compilation album of all of our bands to share with you by the end of the year! We also invite you to come listen to us play and rehearse on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. It’s great practice for us to have an audience, and you get to hear some amazing original music, so…Stop by any time! So thanks again to everyone who has supported the AHS Music Club, and remember—the instrument drive is still going on, so dig through your basements, attics and garages, and bring us your old, unused instruments and music equipment.
We still need your support! Thank you, Aviation High School from the AHS Music Club!
What is beauty to you? Write about it, draw it, paint it, take a picture of it, make music about it, dance to it, or create a film about it and enter it in the 40th annual PTA Reflections contest. We invite everyone to participate in the categories of Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts, Film/Video, Choreography. All AHS participants will receive recognition, certificate, prize & special catered lunch. Finalist entries will go on to the Highline Council level of the competition. Submissions will be collected in the main office the week of November 16th with Friday, November20th being the last day to turn in your entry. Entries turned in after 2 pm on November 20th will not be judged. Go to www.aviationptsa.org and click on the Reflections link for rules and entry forms. Additional forms are also available in the main office. For more information contact Liz Campisteguy at campisteguy@gmail.com
University of Washington Bothell will be presenting in Room 11 at 2PM on Monday, October 26. If you are interested in attending the presentation, please sign up in Ms. Carper’s office.
Skunkworks: Come support our fabulous Skunkworks Robotics Team on Friday, October 30th (dinner 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Dessert Auction 7:30 - 8:30) at the 3rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction in our own AHS Cafeteria. Tickets are available from any robotics student or in our AHS office! Please contact Kathy Swan bswan55234@comcast.net for ticket information. If you would like to help, or have a dessert or item to donate, please email Dayna Miller at DaynaMiller1277@msn.com or call her at (253) 797-3077.
Seniors: There is a senior meeting on Tuesday, October 20th during advisory (2:05 – 2:35) in the Gym. Jostens will be here to distribute order forms for caps, gowns, announcements and rings.
Senior Pictures: It is time to make an appointment to get your senior photo taken. The deadline for submission is January 8th – no exceptions. All submissions should be sent to AHS Yearbook Staff or emailed to Juarezmm@hsd401.org. Please refer to the handout distributed in advisory for specific details.
Dear AHS Student Body: Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11th, and we will be paying our
respects in an assembly on Monday, November 9th. The theme for this year’s assembly is Honor and Remembrance. We are inviting you to participate in this year’s assembly! This year we hope to have three students share their personal thoughts to help us honor all who have served in our Armed Forces. There are many great speakers among you; we want to hear what you have to say.
Please contact Mr. Dezember ASAP, or any of the following:
James Kelley-Sophomore class captain
Libanos Redda-Sophomore class captain
Tran Tonnu-Freshman class captain
Conrad Nark-Freshman class captain
Except for the Quote of the Week, the following announcements have been posted in previous editions of the NOTAM. They are still important and posted for your information and action, as appropriate:
Mentoring Program News - Many mentors will be on campus Wednesday morning before school
for the first group meeting of the year - mentors and mentees will have a chance to re-connect, or in
some cases, have the opportunity to meet for the first time. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Pappas.
Scholarship Opportunity: The NBAA - National Business Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee is dedicated to promoting education and training as a means for individuals to increase the professionalism of their positions. To further this objective, NBAA offers a number of educational scholarship and training award opportunities annually. Over $40,000 for scholarships and numerous training opportunities are available.
Applications and additional information are available at: http://web.nbaa.org/public/education/scholarships/ Applications must be received by NBAA on or before October 30, 2009. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the NBAA Conference, Jan 27 - 29, 2010.
Students and Counselors: We are excited about your interest in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University! This fall we will be traveling to your area and would like to invite you to one of our Admissions Information Meetings. Please join us in order to get information about Embry-Riddle, ask questions, and learn more about how you fit in at the top private university for aviation, aerospace and other related career paths. We will be at the following location:
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
1:00– 2:30pm
Museum of Flight
9404 E. Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98108
At this Admissions Information Meeting you will learn more about the following: Degrees and Programs, Admissions process, Financial aid and scholarship opportunities, Student life, clubs, organizations and athletics, and Career opportunities, internships and outlook for your chosen field.
If you have any questions or want to reserve your place at this meeting, please call the Prescott campus, 1-800-888-ERAU, or 928-777-6600. You may also register online at prescott.erau.edu/aimhigh2010.
Upcoming events and programs at The Museum of Flight:
October 24 – In Search of Amelia Earhart exhibit opens
October 31 - Galileo: What I Saw Through My Telescope
October 30 – Museum of Fright and Spook-Tacular Sleepover
November 7 - International Year of Astronomy Lecture: Astrobiology - Is There Life Out There?
Quote of the Week: "Nobody gets rich teaching, but nobody leads a richer life." (Mark Walter)
NOTICE TO AIRMEN (NOTAM) 101909
October 19, 2009
What’s happening this week?
Spirit Week
Monday
Thriller Dance Practice 3:40 – 4:20 in the gym.
Tuesday
Senior Class Meeting 2:00 p.m. in the Gym
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Wednesday
Mentor Breakfast 7:30 – 9:00 am in the Gym
Thursday
VIPs on Campus; Education Committee Meeting 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Gym
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24;
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Development 2:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Saturday
Science Olympiad Study Day, 11:00 – 5:00 p.m. in Room 6.
Aviators’ Ball 8:00-11:00 p.m.
Message from the Principal:
“Time flies when you’re having fun!” I’m not sure who deserves credit for this saying, but it is certainly true at Aviation High School! This is a busy and exciting week, with Spirit Days planned by the ASB, leading up to the first dance of the school year on Saturday evening. I encourage you to get actively involved in school life, and attending the Aviators’ Ball will be one good way of doing so. For those of you who have a mentor, Wednesday morning represents a great opportunity to have a light breakfast with him/her, share some of the highlights of the year, so far, and discuss your plans for college and career. We also have more VIPs on campus this week. The House Education Committee, led by Representative Dave Quall, is holding a meeting on our campus this Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. As members of the Washington State Legislature, they are interested in learning more about STEM models that are emerging in our State. We will have an opportunity to present our program to them from 9:00-10:30 a.m., so you will most likely see us in classrooms, and some of you will be asked to make remarks during the opening session and demonstrate your learning. Other STEM schools that will be presenting their programs include Delta High School in the Tri-Cities and the Science & Math Institute (SAMI) at Point Defiance in Tacoma, both which opened this fall. This is a public meeting, so you may see many visitors on our campus throughout the day. I am inquiring if it might be possible for some student representatives to attend certain parts of the program throughout the day, so check with your advisor on Tuesday or Wednesday if you have interest in attending.
And speaking about “time”…it’s almost time for first quarter to come to an end, which means it is also time to reflect on your work so far in all your classes! And, if you determine that you need any extra help, enlist the support of your teachers, counselor, mentor, support staff, administration, and of course, your parents or whomever you feel can best support your learning. Asking for help is a big part of being accountable for your own learning, so please don’t hesitate to ask for what you need. We want your learning to be in a constant state of acceleration, so failing or falling behind are not suitable options at AHS. The end of first quarter is November 6, so plan accordingly, and know that you have lots of people who care about you and your learning at Aviation High School!
And looking back in time to last week…thank you to so many of you who shared your enthusiasm and demonstrated your learning as we hosted a visit with Mr. Charlie Rose from the U.S. Department of Education. As always, I was immensely proud of you as well as our many friends (parents, mentors, board members, aviation and aerospace leaders, community citizens) who also attended the meeting to voice their support for our school and locating to the Museum of Flight in the near future. The Sky is NOT the limit! Each day at AHS makes me a stronger believer in this statement! I’m honored to be your principal! ~Reba
From Your ASB:
It’s Time to Buy Your Dance Tickets!
Tickets are available in the cafeteria during lunch. Ticket prices are as follows:
$14.00 singles with ASB
$18.00 singles without ASB
$24.00 couples with ASB
$30.00 couples without ASB
Guest Passes are due on Wednesday
Dance Info:
The Annual Semi-Formal Aviators’ Ball: Come Fly with me…to Paris”
This Saturday, October 24th from 8:00pm-11:00pm
It’s Spirit Week!
Today: Yourself as a 9 year-old Day! –Show your inner Child!
Tuesday: Dress Code
Wednesday: Class School Color Day! –Show Your Spirit!
Freshmen: Yellow!
Sophomores: White!
Juniors: Red!
Seniors: Black!
All School Photos will be taken during Advisory today.
Thursday: Dress Code *VIPs on Campus!
Friday: Yourself as a Senior Citizen Day! – What will you look like as a senior citizen?!?
Please remember: On Spirit Days, you may be out of dress code as long as you are participating in the theme. All outfits must be appropriate! Have fun and show school pride!
Leadership & Interact Club: A terrible tsunami and earthquake has devastated the islands in American Samoa and they need our help! The people living there have been left with nothing, and are in desperate need for many of the basic daily essentials. AHS has teamed up with the TECH school on the Evergreen campus as part of a larger district-wide relief program to collect toiletry items and to help those who are in dire need….so please…
Drop off your new or unused items at the following locations:
Freshmen: Ms. Ciccone-Cook
Sophomore: Mr. Dezember
Juniors: Ms. Juarez
Seniors: Dr. Katims
Items to donate: shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, first aid items, mouthwash, cotton balls, Q-tips, toothbrushes, paper towels, Tylenol etc.
The grade that donates the most items over the next week will win a pizza lunch! Not to mention the pride and satisfaction of helping people who really need our help.
Dance: Thriller dance will be taught Monday Oct. 19 and Monday Oct. 26 3:40-4:20. The International World Record attempt in our time zone is Sat. Oct. 24 at 5:30 in Pioneer Square. Warm 106.9 will cover it live. At least 10 other nations will do it with us! Go to http://www.meetup.com/seattlethrillers for more information.
Congratulations to Stacey Blunt! Stacey is the number one golfer on the Gator golf team in Federal Way. The team has captured its second-straight South Puget Sound League Central Division championship. Last week Stacey had rounds of even-par and 2-under par to lead the Gator team to a pair of convincing wins. Stacey had the low round with a 39. Wow!!!
Also, hearty congratulations to Alex Cox for his contribution and involvement in the local and international communities through Rotary Club. Alex was honored at the Burien-White Center Rotary meeting on Thursday October 15th. Way to go, Alex!
Thanks to everyone from the AHS Music Club: The AHS Music Club thanks everyone who has supported our instrument drive this year. With your help, we have already purchased new microphones and a new bass guitar amplifier, and we’ve been able to get repairs done on other equipment as well. We’re really looking forward to performing for you this year, and we’re working hard at learning our new recording studio. We hope to record a compilation album of all of our bands to share with you by the end of the year! We also invite you to come listen to us play and rehearse on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. It’s great practice for us to have an audience, and you get to hear some amazing original music, so…Stop by any time! So thanks again to everyone who has supported the AHS Music Club, and remember—the instrument drive is still going on, so dig through your basements, attics and garages, and bring us your old, unused instruments and music equipment.
We still need your support! Thank you, Aviation High School from the AHS Music Club!
What is beauty to you? Write about it, draw it, paint it, take a picture of it, make music about it, dance to it, or create a film about it and enter it in the 40th annual PTA Reflections contest. We invite everyone to participate in the categories of Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts, Film/Video, Choreography. All AHS participants will receive recognition, certificate, prize & special catered lunch. Finalist entries will go on to the Highline Council level of the competition. Submissions will be collected in the main office the week of November 16th with Friday, November20th being the last day to turn in your entry. Entries turned in after 2 pm on November 20th will not be judged. Go to www.aviationptsa.org and click on the Reflections link for rules and entry forms. Additional forms are also available in the main office. For more information contact Liz Campisteguy at campisteguy@gmail.com
University of Washington Bothell will be presenting in Room 11 at 2PM on Monday, October 26. If you are interested in attending the presentation, please sign up in Ms. Carper’s office.
Skunkworks: Come support our fabulous Skunkworks Robotics Team on Friday, October 30th (dinner 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Dessert Auction 7:30 - 8:30) at the 3rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction in our own AHS Cafeteria. Tickets are available from any robotics student or in our AHS office! Please contact Kathy Swan bswan55234@comcast.net for ticket information. If you would like to help, or have a dessert or item to donate, please email Dayna Miller at DaynaMiller1277@msn.com or call her at (253) 797-3077.
Seniors: There is a senior meeting on Tuesday, October 20th during advisory (2:05 – 2:35) in the Gym. Jostens will be here to distribute order forms for caps, gowns, announcements and rings.
Senior Pictures: It is time to make an appointment to get your senior photo taken. The deadline for submission is January 8th – no exceptions. All submissions should be sent to AHS Yearbook Staff or emailed to Juarezmm@hsd401.org. Please refer to the handout distributed in advisory for specific details.
Dear AHS Student Body: Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11th, and we will be paying our
respects in an assembly on Monday, November 9th. The theme for this year’s assembly is Honor and Remembrance. We are inviting you to participate in this year’s assembly! This year we hope to have three students share their personal thoughts to help us honor all who have served in our Armed Forces. There are many great speakers among you; we want to hear what you have to say.
Please contact Mr. Dezember ASAP, or any of the following:
James Kelley-Sophomore class captain
Libanos Redda-Sophomore class captain
Tran Tonnu-Freshman class captain
Conrad Nark-Freshman class captain
Except for the Quote of the Week, the following announcements have been posted in previous editions of the NOTAM. They are still important and posted for your information and action, as appropriate:
Mentoring Program News - Many mentors will be on campus Wednesday morning before school
for the first group meeting of the year - mentors and mentees will have a chance to re-connect, or in
some cases, have the opportunity to meet for the first time. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Pappas.
Scholarship Opportunity: The NBAA - National Business Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee is dedicated to promoting education and training as a means for individuals to increase the professionalism of their positions. To further this objective, NBAA offers a number of educational scholarship and training award opportunities annually. Over $40,000 for scholarships and numerous training opportunities are available.
Applications and additional information are available at: http://web.nbaa.org/public/education/scholarships/ Applications must be received by NBAA on or before October 30, 2009. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the NBAA Conference, Jan 27 - 29, 2010.
Students and Counselors: We are excited about your interest in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University! This fall we will be traveling to your area and would like to invite you to one of our Admissions Information Meetings. Please join us in order to get information about Embry-Riddle, ask questions, and learn more about how you fit in at the top private university for aviation, aerospace and other related career paths. We will be at the following location:
Saturday, October 24th, 2009
1:00– 2:30pm
Museum of Flight
9404 E. Marginal Way South, Seattle, WA 98108
At this Admissions Information Meeting you will learn more about the following: Degrees and Programs, Admissions process, Financial aid and scholarship opportunities, Student life, clubs, organizations and athletics, and Career opportunities, internships and outlook for your chosen field.
If you have any questions or want to reserve your place at this meeting, please call the Prescott campus, 1-800-888-ERAU, or 928-777-6600. You may also register online at prescott.erau.edu/aimhigh2010.
Upcoming events and programs at The Museum of Flight:
October 24 – In Search of Amelia Earhart exhibit opens
October 31 - Galileo: What I Saw Through My Telescope
October 30 – Museum of Fright and Spook-Tacular Sleepover
November 7 - International Year of Astronomy Lecture: Astrobiology - Is There Life Out There?
Quote of the Week: "Nobody gets rich teaching, but nobody leads a richer life." (Mark Walter)
Monday, October 12, 2009
NOTAM: 12 Oct 2009
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTICE TO AIRMEN (NOTAM) 101209
October 12, 2009
What’s happening this week?
Monday
Thriller Dance Practice 3:40 – 4:20 in the gym.
Tuesday
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Wednesday
All juniors will be taking the PSAT from 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
General Counsel, Charles Rose, USDOE, on campus from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday
Visitors from Dayton Ohio STEM school on campus, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Clubs
Culture Club Potluck at 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24;
Robotics Team meeting at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Development 2:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Message from the Principal:
The 28th annual Pathfinder Gala was held this past Saturday evening at the Museum of Flight. It was a splendid evening in which we learned about the many accomplishments of the Pathfinder recipients, Dr. Joki and Mr. Roundhill. It was an absolute pleasure to be in the company of almost 80 students who wrote essays and attended etiquette training to qualify for the honor of attending this prestigious event. We are grateful for the generous support of our sponsors, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Galvin Flying/Peter Anderson. A special thanks is also due Mr. Peter Morton, for coordinating the event and including Aviation High School students and alumni, and for developing a Pathfinder internship program that allowed Kristina Ong and Jaime Katzer to learn the art and skills associated with event planning/preparation.
For those students who attended Pathfinder, I gently remind you that your homework is due today! Please turn in your reflection paper and your thank you note or letter to Lenore Stark or Theda Hiranaka in the main office. I also encourage you to share the experience with your peers in advisory. Most importantly, don’t forget to follow-up with those people whom you met during the social, at your dinner table, and during the networking session after the event ended! And now…we can look forward to Pathfinder 2010! J
We have two different groups visiting our school this week. Mr. Charles Rose is General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Education, and he and a group of his staffers will be on campus from 1:00-3:00 p.m. this Wednesday. Some of you may be asked to participate in a “listening session” with Mr. Rose as well as demonstrate your learning. Mr. Rose is conducting visits throughout the nation to learn more about certain schools and their instructional programs. He has a particular interest in STEM-focused schools, so he has asked to visit us to learn more about our instructional program and our journey to locate our school at The Museum of Flight. Please welcome him when you see him on Wednesday.
On Thursday morning, a group of educators from a start-up STEM school in Ohio will be our guests. They will be here from 8:00-11:00 a.m., and we will be calling on both staff and students to interact with them. Since this is a return visit for a few of them, they may choose to just spend time in various classes to learn from you…so again, please give them a warm Phoenix welcome and share your learning with them.
My best to you for an engaging week of learning! Always proud to be your principal… ~Reba
From Your ASB:
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 24 from 8:00pm-11:00pm for the Annual Aviator’s Ball! This year, the dance theme is “Come Fly with Me…to Paris!’ Ticket sales begin this week during lunch. Ticket prices are as follows:
$14.00 singles with ASB
$18.00 singles without ASB
$24.00 couples with ASB
$30.00 couples without ASB
Buy your tickets today!
Next week is Spirit Week:
Monday: Yourself as a 9 year old (show your inner child)
Tuesday: Dress Code
Wednesday: Class school color day
Freshmen: yellow
Sophomores: white
Juniors: red
Seniors: black
Thursday: Dress Code (VIP’s on campus)
Friday: Yourself as a senior citizen day (what will you look like as a senior citizen??)
Remember on Spirit Days you may be out of dress code as long as you are participating in the theme. All outfits must be appropriate! Have fun and show your school spirit!!
Thanks for Saving Lives!
Thank you Aviation High School for supporting patients in our community by donating blood! 32 people registered to donate blood on September 28th, with an incredible 22 first time donors. Your donations have the potential to save up to 96 patients in our community; including cancer survivors, burn patients and trauma victims. On behalf of these patients: THANK YOU!
If you didn’t get a chance to donate, you will have another opportunity as we will be having a winter blood drive on Wednesday January 13th.
Except for the Quote of the Week, the following announcements have been posted in previous editions of the NOTAM. They are still important and posted for your information and action, as appropriate:
Scholarship Opportunity: The NBAA - National Business Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee is dedicated to promoting education and training as a means for individuals to increase the professionalism of their positions. To further this objective, NBAA offers a number of educational scholarship and training award opportunities annually. Over $40,000 for scholarships and numerous training opportunities are available.
Applications and additional information are available at: http://web.nbaa.org/public/education/scholarships/ Applications must be received by NBAA on or before October 30, 2009. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the NBAA Conference, Jan 27 - 29, 2010.
Save The Date! Come support our fabulous Skunkworks Robotics Team on Friday,
October 30th (dinner 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Dessert Auction 7:30 - 8:30) at the 3rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction at our own AHS Cafeteria. Tickets are available from any robotics student or in our AHS office! Please contact Kathy Swan bswan55234@comcast.net for ticket information. If you would like to help, or have a dessert or item to donate, please email Dayna Miller, DaynaMiller1277@msn.com (253) 797-3077.
PSAT: All juniors will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 14th.
Attention Aviation High School Students! Grab your art supplies, camera, instrument, computer, pen, or video camera and create something to submit for the 2009-2010 40th annual PTA Reflections Contest. The theme is “Beauty is…” Reflections is an opportunity to pursue our artistic expression. Entries will be judged on creative ability and interpretation of the theme in the Senior Division (grades 9-12) in the following categories: Literature—Music Composition— Photography—Visual Arts—Film/Video—Choreography/Dance. All AHS participants will receive recognition, certificate, prize & special catered lunch. Finalist entries (up to 4 per category) will go on to the Highline Council level of the competition. Submissions will be collected in the main office the week of November 16th with Friday, November 20th being the last day to turn in your entry. Go to www.aviationptsa.org and click on the Reflections link for rules and entry forms. Additional forms are also available in the main office. For more information contact Liz Campisteguy at campisteguy@gmail.com.
Upcoming events and programs at The Museum of Flight:
October 24 – In Search of Amelia Earhart exhibit opens
October 17, and 31 - Galileo: What I Saw Through My Telescope
October 30 – Museum of Fright and Spook-Tacular Sleepover
November 7 - International Year of Astronomy Lecture: Astrobiology - Is There Life Out There?
Quote of the Week:
“You can work miracles by having faith in others. To inspire the best in people, choose to think and believe the best about them.” Bob Moawad
NOTICE TO AIRMEN (NOTAM) 101209
October 12, 2009
What’s happening this week?
Monday
Thriller Dance Practice 3:40 – 4:20 in the gym.
Tuesday
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Wednesday
All juniors will be taking the PSAT from 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
General Counsel, Charles Rose, USDOE, on campus from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday
Visitors from Dayton Ohio STEM school on campus, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Clubs
Culture Club Potluck at 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24;
Robotics Team meeting at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Development 2:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Message from the Principal:
The 28th annual Pathfinder Gala was held this past Saturday evening at the Museum of Flight. It was a splendid evening in which we learned about the many accomplishments of the Pathfinder recipients, Dr. Joki and Mr. Roundhill. It was an absolute pleasure to be in the company of almost 80 students who wrote essays and attended etiquette training to qualify for the honor of attending this prestigious event. We are grateful for the generous support of our sponsors, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Galvin Flying/Peter Anderson. A special thanks is also due Mr. Peter Morton, for coordinating the event and including Aviation High School students and alumni, and for developing a Pathfinder internship program that allowed Kristina Ong and Jaime Katzer to learn the art and skills associated with event planning/preparation.
For those students who attended Pathfinder, I gently remind you that your homework is due today! Please turn in your reflection paper and your thank you note or letter to Lenore Stark or Theda Hiranaka in the main office. I also encourage you to share the experience with your peers in advisory. Most importantly, don’t forget to follow-up with those people whom you met during the social, at your dinner table, and during the networking session after the event ended! And now…we can look forward to Pathfinder 2010! J
We have two different groups visiting our school this week. Mr. Charles Rose is General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Education, and he and a group of his staffers will be on campus from 1:00-3:00 p.m. this Wednesday. Some of you may be asked to participate in a “listening session” with Mr. Rose as well as demonstrate your learning. Mr. Rose is conducting visits throughout the nation to learn more about certain schools and their instructional programs. He has a particular interest in STEM-focused schools, so he has asked to visit us to learn more about our instructional program and our journey to locate our school at The Museum of Flight. Please welcome him when you see him on Wednesday.
On Thursday morning, a group of educators from a start-up STEM school in Ohio will be our guests. They will be here from 8:00-11:00 a.m., and we will be calling on both staff and students to interact with them. Since this is a return visit for a few of them, they may choose to just spend time in various classes to learn from you…so again, please give them a warm Phoenix welcome and share your learning with them.
My best to you for an engaging week of learning! Always proud to be your principal… ~Reba
From Your ASB:
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 24 from 8:00pm-11:00pm for the Annual Aviator’s Ball! This year, the dance theme is “Come Fly with Me…to Paris!’ Ticket sales begin this week during lunch. Ticket prices are as follows:
$14.00 singles with ASB
$18.00 singles without ASB
$24.00 couples with ASB
$30.00 couples without ASB
Buy your tickets today!
Next week is Spirit Week:
Monday: Yourself as a 9 year old (show your inner child)
Tuesday: Dress Code
Wednesday: Class school color day
Freshmen: yellow
Sophomores: white
Juniors: red
Seniors: black
Thursday: Dress Code (VIP’s on campus)
Friday: Yourself as a senior citizen day (what will you look like as a senior citizen??)
Remember on Spirit Days you may be out of dress code as long as you are participating in the theme. All outfits must be appropriate! Have fun and show your school spirit!!
Thanks for Saving Lives!
Thank you Aviation High School for supporting patients in our community by donating blood! 32 people registered to donate blood on September 28th, with an incredible 22 first time donors. Your donations have the potential to save up to 96 patients in our community; including cancer survivors, burn patients and trauma victims. On behalf of these patients: THANK YOU!
If you didn’t get a chance to donate, you will have another opportunity as we will be having a winter blood drive on Wednesday January 13th.
Except for the Quote of the Week, the following announcements have been posted in previous editions of the NOTAM. They are still important and posted for your information and action, as appropriate:
Scholarship Opportunity: The NBAA - National Business Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee is dedicated to promoting education and training as a means for individuals to increase the professionalism of their positions. To further this objective, NBAA offers a number of educational scholarship and training award opportunities annually. Over $40,000 for scholarships and numerous training opportunities are available.
Applications and additional information are available at: http://web.nbaa.org/public/education/scholarships/ Applications must be received by NBAA on or before October 30, 2009. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the NBAA Conference, Jan 27 - 29, 2010.
Save The Date! Come support our fabulous Skunkworks Robotics Team on Friday,
October 30th (dinner 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Dessert Auction 7:30 - 8:30) at the 3rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction at our own AHS Cafeteria. Tickets are available from any robotics student or in our AHS office! Please contact Kathy Swan bswan55234@comcast.net for ticket information. If you would like to help, or have a dessert or item to donate, please email Dayna Miller, DaynaMiller1277@msn.com (253) 797-3077.
PSAT: All juniors will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 14th.
Attention Aviation High School Students! Grab your art supplies, camera, instrument, computer, pen, or video camera and create something to submit for the 2009-2010 40th annual PTA Reflections Contest. The theme is “Beauty is…” Reflections is an opportunity to pursue our artistic expression. Entries will be judged on creative ability and interpretation of the theme in the Senior Division (grades 9-12) in the following categories: Literature—Music Composition— Photography—Visual Arts—Film/Video—Choreography/Dance. All AHS participants will receive recognition, certificate, prize & special catered lunch. Finalist entries (up to 4 per category) will go on to the Highline Council level of the competition. Submissions will be collected in the main office the week of November 16th with Friday, November 20th being the last day to turn in your entry. Go to www.aviationptsa.org and click on the Reflections link for rules and entry forms. Additional forms are also available in the main office. For more information contact Liz Campisteguy at campisteguy@gmail.com.
Upcoming events and programs at The Museum of Flight:
October 24 – In Search of Amelia Earhart exhibit opens
October 17, and 31 - Galileo: What I Saw Through My Telescope
October 30 – Museum of Fright and Spook-Tacular Sleepover
November 7 - International Year of Astronomy Lecture: Astrobiology - Is There Life Out There?
Quote of the Week:
“You can work miracles by having faith in others. To inspire the best in people, choose to think and believe the best about them.” Bob Moawad
Sunday, October 11, 2009
NOTICE TO AIRMEN (NOTAM) 100509
5 October 2009
What’s happening this week?
Monday: Etiquette Training 3:45 – 5:30 p.m. in the gym.
Tuesday: Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Wednesday:
Washington Aerospace Summit in Spokane WA;
Life After High School Fair 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Tyee HS;
Thursday
Picture retakes 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. in the gym;
Clubs;
Culture Club at 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24;
Helping Your Student Succeed 5:05 – 5:55 at AHS;
Evening of Learning 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at AHS;
Robotics Team meeting at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Friday
Professional Development Day for Teachers – No School today!
Saturday
Pathfinder Gala 5:30 at The Museum of Flight
Message from the Principal:
This week is a busy one at Aviation High School! If you were selected for Pathfinder, please be sure to attend Etiquette Training (ET) this afternoon. Location is the Gymnasium, and we’ll start at 3:45 p.m. and end at approximately 5:30 p.m. Further information about Pathfinder and your “homework” assignments will also be shared this afternoon during ET. Again, my congratulations to everyone who has been selected to attend this year’s prestigious Gala!
On Wednesday, I’ll be traveling to Spokane with six students—Austin McHenry, Sam Swan, Michael Marinkovich, Libanos Redda, Lydia Johnston, and Emily Kelley—to attend the 3rd annual Governor’s Aerospace Summit. In addition to participating in conference sessions to learn about current issues in aviation and aerospace, our student ambassadors will be introduced on stage during the conference and asked to share information about themselves as well as Aviation High School. This opportunity is an example of what makes Aviation High School so unique. Partnerships with aviation and aerospace-related businesses and organizations (and the people within them!) are key to making your learning relevant and exciting. We are grateful to our friend, Linda Lanham, CEO of Aerospace Futures Alliance, for including us in this event.
Wednesday evening is also the Life After High School fair, which I am again encouraging you and your parents to attend. Flyers were mailed to your homes. The event is being held on the Tyee campus within Highline School District.
On Thursday evening, we are expecting to see your parents at our Evening of Learning/Open House. Invitations were mailed home a couple of weeks ago. Please remind your parents to attend, and please remember to give them your class schedule so that they can attend your classes! A schedule form was included within the invitation. As a reminder, our program starts at 6:00 p.m. in the Gym.
And, a gentle reminder: Unless a teacher has asked you to assist in his/her classroom, you should not attend the Open House—not because we don’t love you, but because your parents will be sitting in your seats in classrooms—and as you know, seats are limited!
Special note for parents who want some additional guidance about how to help support their children at AHS: We are hosting a workshop from 5:00 – 5:55 p.m. to provide parents with specific strategies and guidance to help their student(s) at AHS. We will discuss common academic pitfalls and how adults can help their child(ren) avoid them, and we will outline the support systems available at AHS and in Highline School District to access additional help. RSVP to Mr. McComb: 206.716.0006 x3300 or mccombsw@hsd401.org
In my NOTAM message last week, I asked, “What is STEM?” One student responded, “It’s a stalk that supports a beautiful flower.” And, indeed, this student is correct that “stem”, if written in lower case letters could, indeed, be just this! J I was pleased to know that many of you responded that when written in capital letters, STEM most often means Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Our school is one of only a handful of schools in the State and country that are emerging as STEM models of teaching and learning. Our goal is to ensure that you are STEM literate when you graduate high school, along with being grounded in the Humanities. Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, CEO/President of the Museum of Flight, in the September/October issue of Aloft magazine, wrote, “The Museum of Flight, in addition to preserving aerospace history, is part of a national effort to inspire and to excite our youth about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. Scientists and engineers have made a ‘world of difference’ in aerospace and will continue to shape the future in aviation and space technology. As school starts, I am hopeful that we can encourage more of our children to study STEM subjects—our nation’s future may depend upon it.” I am pleased to report that a survey of students in the Class of 2009 revealed that the majority of our graduates are planning to pursue STEM-related college degrees and careers. There is no doubt whatsoever that our region, State, and nation is counting on your generation to engineer the success of our country within a global economy. The workforce needs your intellectual and technical genius to fulfill the critical gaps in STEM-related fields. Engineering is an example. Last year, our nation’s colleges and universities turned out only about 80,000 engineering grads, but the need for engineers exceeds 1,000,000!
The sky is NOT the limit at Aviation High School…and STEM counts! Please make the word STEM part of your regular vocabulary. You will hear it often. Make the most of your week of learning. Every minute matters! Honored to be your principal… ~ Reba
Scholarship Opportunity: The NBAA - National Business Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee is dedicated to promoting education and training as a means for individuals to increase the professionalism of their positions. To further this objective, NBAA offers a number of educational scholarship and training award opportunities annually. Over $40,000 for scholarships and numerous training opportunities are available.
Applications and additional information are available at: http://web.nbaa.org/public/education/scholarships/ Applications must be received by NBAA on or before October 30, 2009. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the NBAA Conference, Jan 27 - 29, 2010.
Save The Date! Come support our fabulous Skunkworks Robotics Team on Friday, October 30th (dinner 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Dessert Auction 7:30 - 8:30) at the 3rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction at our own AHS Cafeteria. Tickets will be available this week from any robotics student or please contact Kathy Swan bswan55234@comcast.net for ticket information. If you would like to help, or have a dessert or item to donate, please email Dayna Miller, DaynaMiller1277@msn.com (253) 797-3077.
World Space Week: World Space Week will be celebrated October 4-10 in 60 nations around the world. The international event commemorates the beginning of the Space Age with the launch of Sputnik 1 on October 4, 1957. This year the theme is "Space for Education." To encourage teachers and students to participate in World Space Week, $500 teacher grants will be awarded for the most creative use of space in the classroom during World Space Week 2009. The entry deadline is January 31, 2010. For more information, go to http://www.worldspaceweek.org
Clubs: If you are interested in changing clubs after your first week experience, please see Mrs. Hiranaka in the office before clubs on Thursday. You will need to have a form signed by your present club advisor and the club advisor you are trying to change to. It is important to make these changes BEFORE Thursday.
Except for the Quote of the Week, the following announcements have been posted in previous editions of the NOTAM. They are still important and posted for your information and action, as appropriate:
PSAT: All juniors will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 14th.
Attention Aviation High School Students! Grab your art supplies, camera, instrument, computer, pen, or video camera and create something to submit for the 2009-2010 40th annual PTA Reflections Contest. The theme is “Beauty is…” Reflections is an opportunity to pursue your artistic expression. Entries will be judged on creative ability and interpretation of the theme in the Senior Division (grades 9-12) in the following categories: Literature—Music Composition— photography—Visual Arts—Film/Video—Choreography/Dance. All AHS participants will receive recognition, certificate, prize & special catered lunch. Finalist entries (up to 4 per category) will go on to the Highline Council level of the competition. Submissions will be collected in the main office the week of November 16th with Friday, November 20th being the last day to turn in your entry. Go to www.aviationptsa.org and click on the Reflections link for rules and entry forms. Additional forms are also available in the main office. For more information contact Liz Campisteguy.
Upcoming events and programs at The Museum of Flight:
2009 – 2010 Education Programs and Events Guide
The Museum’s new Education Programs and Events Guide is now accessible online at
http://www.museumofflight.org/education. Hard copies are available.
Future Events and Programs
October 24 – In Search of Amelia Earhart exhibit opens
October 10, 17, and 31 - Galileo: What I Saw Through My Telescope
October 30 – Museum of Fright and Spook-Tacular Sleepover
November 7 - International Year of Astronomy Lecture: Astrobiology - Is There Life Out There?
Quote of the Week: “It costs nothing to dream…and everything not to!”
What’s happening this week?
Monday: Etiquette Training 3:45 – 5:30 p.m. in the gym.
Tuesday: Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Wednesday:
Washington Aerospace Summit in Spokane WA;
Life After High School Fair 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Tyee HS;
Thursday
Picture retakes 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. in the gym;
Clubs;
Culture Club at 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24;
Helping Your Student Succeed 5:05 – 5:55 at AHS;
Evening of Learning 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at AHS;
Robotics Team meeting at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Room 7.
Friday
Professional Development Day for Teachers – No School today!
Saturday
Pathfinder Gala 5:30 at The Museum of Flight
Message from the Principal:
This week is a busy one at Aviation High School! If you were selected for Pathfinder, please be sure to attend Etiquette Training (ET) this afternoon. Location is the Gymnasium, and we’ll start at 3:45 p.m. and end at approximately 5:30 p.m. Further information about Pathfinder and your “homework” assignments will also be shared this afternoon during ET. Again, my congratulations to everyone who has been selected to attend this year’s prestigious Gala!
On Wednesday, I’ll be traveling to Spokane with six students—Austin McHenry, Sam Swan, Michael Marinkovich, Libanos Redda, Lydia Johnston, and Emily Kelley—to attend the 3rd annual Governor’s Aerospace Summit. In addition to participating in conference sessions to learn about current issues in aviation and aerospace, our student ambassadors will be introduced on stage during the conference and asked to share information about themselves as well as Aviation High School. This opportunity is an example of what makes Aviation High School so unique. Partnerships with aviation and aerospace-related businesses and organizations (and the people within them!) are key to making your learning relevant and exciting. We are grateful to our friend, Linda Lanham, CEO of Aerospace Futures Alliance, for including us in this event.
Wednesday evening is also the Life After High School fair, which I am again encouraging you and your parents to attend. Flyers were mailed to your homes. The event is being held on the Tyee campus within Highline School District.
On Thursday evening, we are expecting to see your parents at our Evening of Learning/Open House. Invitations were mailed home a couple of weeks ago. Please remind your parents to attend, and please remember to give them your class schedule so that they can attend your classes! A schedule form was included within the invitation. As a reminder, our program starts at 6:00 p.m. in the Gym.
And, a gentle reminder: Unless a teacher has asked you to assist in his/her classroom, you should not attend the Open House—not because we don’t love you, but because your parents will be sitting in your seats in classrooms—and as you know, seats are limited!
Special note for parents who want some additional guidance about how to help support their children at AHS: We are hosting a workshop from 5:00 – 5:55 p.m. to provide parents with specific strategies and guidance to help their student(s) at AHS. We will discuss common academic pitfalls and how adults can help their child(ren) avoid them, and we will outline the support systems available at AHS and in Highline School District to access additional help. RSVP to Mr. McComb: 206.716.0006 x3300 or mccombsw@hsd401.org
In my NOTAM message last week, I asked, “What is STEM?” One student responded, “It’s a stalk that supports a beautiful flower.” And, indeed, this student is correct that “stem”, if written in lower case letters could, indeed, be just this! J I was pleased to know that many of you responded that when written in capital letters, STEM most often means Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Our school is one of only a handful of schools in the State and country that are emerging as STEM models of teaching and learning. Our goal is to ensure that you are STEM literate when you graduate high school, along with being grounded in the Humanities. Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, CEO/President of the Museum of Flight, in the September/October issue of Aloft magazine, wrote, “The Museum of Flight, in addition to preserving aerospace history, is part of a national effort to inspire and to excite our youth about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. Scientists and engineers have made a ‘world of difference’ in aerospace and will continue to shape the future in aviation and space technology. As school starts, I am hopeful that we can encourage more of our children to study STEM subjects—our nation’s future may depend upon it.” I am pleased to report that a survey of students in the Class of 2009 revealed that the majority of our graduates are planning to pursue STEM-related college degrees and careers. There is no doubt whatsoever that our region, State, and nation is counting on your generation to engineer the success of our country within a global economy. The workforce needs your intellectual and technical genius to fulfill the critical gaps in STEM-related fields. Engineering is an example. Last year, our nation’s colleges and universities turned out only about 80,000 engineering grads, but the need for engineers exceeds 1,000,000!
The sky is NOT the limit at Aviation High School…and STEM counts! Please make the word STEM part of your regular vocabulary. You will hear it often. Make the most of your week of learning. Every minute matters! Honored to be your principal… ~ Reba
Scholarship Opportunity: The NBAA - National Business Schedulers & Dispatchers Committee is dedicated to promoting education and training as a means for individuals to increase the professionalism of their positions. To further this objective, NBAA offers a number of educational scholarship and training award opportunities annually. Over $40,000 for scholarships and numerous training opportunities are available.
Applications and additional information are available at: http://web.nbaa.org/public/education/scholarships/ Applications must be received by NBAA on or before October 30, 2009. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the NBAA Conference, Jan 27 - 29, 2010.
Save The Date! Come support our fabulous Skunkworks Robotics Team on Friday, October 30th (dinner 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Dessert Auction 7:30 - 8:30) at the 3rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction at our own AHS Cafeteria. Tickets will be available this week from any robotics student or please contact Kathy Swan bswan55234@comcast.net for ticket information. If you would like to help, or have a dessert or item to donate, please email Dayna Miller, DaynaMiller1277@msn.com (253) 797-3077.
World Space Week: World Space Week will be celebrated October 4-10 in 60 nations around the world. The international event commemorates the beginning of the Space Age with the launch of Sputnik 1 on October 4, 1957. This year the theme is "Space for Education." To encourage teachers and students to participate in World Space Week, $500 teacher grants will be awarded for the most creative use of space in the classroom during World Space Week 2009. The entry deadline is January 31, 2010. For more information, go to http://www.worldspaceweek.org
Clubs: If you are interested in changing clubs after your first week experience, please see Mrs. Hiranaka in the office before clubs on Thursday. You will need to have a form signed by your present club advisor and the club advisor you are trying to change to. It is important to make these changes BEFORE Thursday.
Except for the Quote of the Week, the following announcements have been posted in previous editions of the NOTAM. They are still important and posted for your information and action, as appropriate:
PSAT: All juniors will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 14th.
Attention Aviation High School Students! Grab your art supplies, camera, instrument, computer, pen, or video camera and create something to submit for the 2009-2010 40th annual PTA Reflections Contest. The theme is “Beauty is…” Reflections is an opportunity to pursue your artistic expression. Entries will be judged on creative ability and interpretation of the theme in the Senior Division (grades 9-12) in the following categories: Literature—Music Composition— photography—Visual Arts—Film/Video—Choreography/Dance. All AHS participants will receive recognition, certificate, prize & special catered lunch. Finalist entries (up to 4 per category) will go on to the Highline Council level of the competition. Submissions will be collected in the main office the week of November 16th with Friday, November 20th being the last day to turn in your entry. Go to www.aviationptsa.org and click on the Reflections link for rules and entry forms. Additional forms are also available in the main office. For more information contact Liz Campisteguy.
Upcoming events and programs at The Museum of Flight:
2009 – 2010 Education Programs and Events Guide
The Museum’s new Education Programs and Events Guide is now accessible online at
http://www.museumofflight.org/education. Hard copies are available.
Future Events and Programs
October 24 – In Search of Amelia Earhart exhibit opens
October 10, 17, and 31 - Galileo: What I Saw Through My Telescope
October 30 – Museum of Fright and Spook-Tacular Sleepover
November 7 - International Year of Astronomy Lecture: Astrobiology - Is There Life Out There?
Quote of the Week: “It costs nothing to dream…and everything not to!”
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