AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTAM 113009
30 November 2009
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
Ballroom Dancing for beginners 3:40–5:00 p.m. in the Gym
Peer Tutoring (drop in) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Tuesday
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Wednesday
VIP’s on Campus
David Gallimore 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Dominic Horwood & Marc Thompson from Rolls Royce 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
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.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Message from the Principal: Welcome back from the Thanksgiving holiday break! I hope your time away was enjoyable and that you are now ready to re-engage in learning as we speed toward another holiday break that begins on December 19! Student led conferences have concluded, and hopefully you have reflected on your progress this year and defined or refined your learning goals for the semester. If not, there’s no time like the present to do so!
We are in the midst of our recruitment season for next year’s freshman class, so I am spending today at Cascade Middle School with a group of students, and on Friday of this week several of us will be at Chinook Middle School. Next week, December 8th, is our second evening Information Program for 8th graders and families, so many of you may be asked by teachers and staff to assist with this important event. If you know of younger students who may be interested in learning more about Aviation High School, please encourage them and their parents to attend an evening information program. The final program is scheduled for February 2, 2010.
We also have several visitors on campus this week; in fact, two tour groups are scheduled for Wednesday, one from 8-10 a.m. and another from 1-3 p.m. You will see us in your classrooms and in the hallways, so expect to be asked some questions and engage in conversation with our guests, if appropriate to do so. At approximately 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Rolls Royce will be delivering the fan blade award that will be displayed in our office until we have a more permanent exhibit area. While we can’t gather everyone in the main office, you may want to be on the watch in the front courtyard during lunch to see this magnificent award delivered and to join me and Griffin Nicoll, our first award recipient, in thanking Rolls Royce.
Again, welcome back! Enjoy an unparalleled week of learning! The sky is NOT the limit at Aviation High School, and I’m proud to be your principal. ~Reba
ATTENTION ALL AHS STUDENTS!
MTV’S MADE IS COMING TO AHS (THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT IS FROM MTV…SO THE ‘WE’ AND ‘OURS’ IS IN REFERENCE TO MTV)
MTV’s 2 time Emmy award winning series “MADE” is all about making dreams come true. We want to demonstrate that with hard work (and a little help from MTV) any goal is attainable.
There are many kids out there with unlimited potential. However, in their eyes, intimidating obstacles exist that keep them from pursuing their dreams. Perhaps they’re painfully shy or fall short on self-confidence. Maybe they don’t think they’re cool enough or lack the right look. Perhaps they’ve been told that they lack the skills; and then there’s plain old fear.
We seek out the kids who are eager to overcome those obstacles! These are the students who want to be MADE.
Once MTV finds our “subjects,” we allow for at least one month of intensive training towards achieving their goals. This includes providing a mentor or life coach who will support them and plot out personalized training schedules. Such training could consist of counseling on confidence or attitude, personal training sessions, or specialized lessons in whatever task they’re trying to achieve.
Whether they succeed at their goal or not, we strive to give these kids a chance at a dream. Ideally, they learn valuable traits and lessons about themselves and others along the way. They ultimately realize that it takes hard work, persistence, and commitment to make one’s dreams come true.
Let’s Get Made!
If you are interested in auditioning for Made pick up your application packet in the office. Auditions will be before school on Tuesday, December 8.
SPEECH & DEBATE
Speech & Debate went to two competitions in the month of November. At the Snohomish tournament, Ted Tagami and Hayk Saakian took 2nd place in Public Forum Debate out of a total of 20 teams. Ted, Hayk, and Rebecca Ly also just barely missed finals in speech.
At the Tahoma tournament, Albert Ta received the 5th best speaker award in novice, Justin Dubinsky received the 10th best speaker award in open, and Hayk received the 6th best speaker award in Public Forum Debate. Once again, the team barely missed breaking into the final round in their corresponding speech events.
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:
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.
Quote of the Week:
“ Of all human resources, the most precious is the desire to learn and grow”
Frank Vizzare
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