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
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