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)
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