AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTAM 020810
08 February 2010

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

Monday
Ballroom Dancing for beginners 3:40–5:00 p.m. in the Gym
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Room 7
Federal Way Recruiting 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday
Robotics Study Hall 3:45 -5:00 p.m. in Room 16
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Room 7

Wednesday
Peer Tutoring (sign-up) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Robotics Study Hall 3:45-5:00 p.m. in Room 16
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Room 7
Federal Way Recruiting 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Thursday
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Robotics Study Hall 3:45 -5:00 p.m. in Room 16
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Room 7

Friday
Mid Winter Break – No School!!!
Student Interviews 7:30 – 5:00 at AHS

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
If you are a sports fan, you most likely spent Sunday afternoon glued to the big screen, cheering for either the Saints or the Colts and enjoying all the hype that typifies Superbowl Sunday. And, if you are a ‘sports of the mind’ fan, you may have spent most of Saturday cheering on our Science Olympians as they competed with teams from Camas, Portland, Stanwood, Tacoma, Lakeside, and many others in an invitational that was organized by our own Olympians, Coaches McComb and Durrant, and our many parent volunteers. With more than 250 Olympians in attendance, our teams were well prepared and spirited, which resulted in much-deserved recognition.
Congratulations to:
Wendy and Daryl: 3rd place in Elevated Bridge
Wendy and Albert: 3rd place in Mission Possible
Andrew and Ryan: 4th place in Mousetrap car, 2nd place in Egg-o-Naut
and 3rd place in Trajectory
Danica and Cathryn: 3rd place in Health Science
Susan and Rebecca: 2nd place in Cell Biology and
4th place in Health Science, Disease Detectives
Allen and Andrew J: 3rd place Egg-o-Naut
Rebecca and Jenny: 4th place Chemistry Lab
Hayk and Jenny: 3rd place Dynamic Planet
Jenny and Libby: 4th place Forensics
Faiza and Michael: 1st place Ecology
Matt and Salina: 1st place in Remote Sensing; 4th place in Astronomy

A special thanks to Mr. Gudor, Ms. Lee, and Ms. Juarez for their help too!
Aviation High School made the news this past weekend.

The Sunday edition of The Seattle Times included a front-page article about how schools in our state are increasing the number of rigorous course offerings in hopes of better preparing students for college. Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate courses were cited as examples of “academic brand names” that college admission representatives use (in addition to g.p.a.) for determining how well students are prepared for college. The Times analyzed data from area school districts and the College Board to determine the top 10 high schools for AP participation. Aviation High School was rated #8, with 39% of our students taking an AP exam last year. The highest-ranking school is in Bellevue, with 91% of its students taking an AP exam. We have increased the number of our AP offerings this school year, so next year’s data will show a greater participation rate.
This article provides an opportunity for me to encourage you to consider taking at least one AP class while you’re at AHS. Doing so could make the difference in gaining admission to the college or university of your choice. Now is a good time to start thinking about your schedule for next year. A proposed menu of course offerings will soon be available for your selection. I encourage you to talk with your parents, school advisor, mentor, Counselor Carper, and other school staff as you plan for your next step in high school or in college. Careful planning does make a powerful difference in your long-term success!

Many AHS students will be traveling to Everett tomorrow for a field trip to the 787 gallery and Rolls Royce plant. Some reminders: (1) Do not take your backpack! You can leave it in my office if you bring it to school. (2) Bring a sack lunch, either from the cafeteria or from home! (3) At precisely 9:00 a.m., gather on the walkway between the main entrance doors to the school and the cafeteria, where roll will be taken prior to boarding the bus. Further details of the trip may be provided at this time, too. (4) Remember that school dress code is required—no jeans—and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. (5) Recommended: take a small notebook and pen with you to jot down notes while on the tours. You will be writing thank you letters after the trip!

Wishing you an inspiring week of learning, and honored to be your principal—Reba

SKUNKWORKS
Please come to the next Skunkworks parent meeting tomorrow, Tuesday February 9th at 6:30 PM in Mr. Joshi's room (right next to Coach Steele's room). Critical Information will be discussed for the team's first regional competition in Portland, Oregon coming very soon March 4th - 6th. See you there!

FOR ALL MENTORING PROGRAM MENTEES:
Don’t forget, the Mentor Cadre Meeting is this Wednesday morning! If you are planning to be there, please don’t forget to let your mentor know and RSVP to
Mrs. Kiser at kisermc@hsd401.org.

NW AVIATION CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW FEBRUARY 20 & 21, 2010
This is a two day aviation oriented event hosted at the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup. Aviation High School will have a booth at this event. We will be displaying some of our students’ projects along with information and applications for students as well as mentors. This is a great exposure for us and a way to promote the school to the community at large. More information can be found at their website at www.washington-aviation.org. We will need students and parents to man the booth during the two days. Students can earn community service time for this work. Please sign up on the sheet in the office or contact Tamera Nason at 253-631-0191 or dtnason@msn.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
The Puget Sound Engineering Council will be hosting the annual Engineering Fair on Saturday, February 13, 2010. Any students who would like to volunteer for that event as a great networking opportunity and as a way to fulfill their community service hours, contact Ms. Pappas.

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:

FROM THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Northwest Symphony Orchestra presents their Valentine’s Concert
Featuring
TANGO Dell Wade
CONCERTO IN E MINOR VIOLONCELLO and ORCHESTRA Edward Elgar with guest artist John Friesen
SYMPHONY No. 5 Alexander Glazunov

Friday, February 12th @ 7:30 PM
At the Highline Performing Arts Center

FREE STUDENT TICKETS are available for this concert on a first come, first serve basis.
To reserve tickets for your students, please Amy at the Performing Arts Center.

Special student tickets will be made and used only by students.
Thank you for not giving these tickets out to friends or family.

Ticket prices: $14.00 General Admission, $10.00 Seniors

For additional tickets you may purchase them from Brown Papers Tickets or at the door on the night of the performance one hour prior to start time. www.northwestsymphonyorchestra.org

MUSIC TO OUR EARS
On Saturday, February 20th, the Aviation and Highline Jazz Band will be performing their annual silent auction and big band dance from 7-10 p.m. in the Highline High School cafeteria.

Students will donate items and services to be auctioned off. All of the money made will be invested to this year’s annual band trip, where students will be traveling to Victoria, B.C. to perform on the parliament steps.

Please talk with Kirk or Paula Cieszkiewicz if interested in purchasing tickets, or Mr. Babcock with questions. Tickets are $8 each.

Scott Babcock, Band Director
Email: sbabcock@hsd401.org
Phone: (206) 631-6700

Quote of the Week speaking Superbowl:
“If it's the ultimate game, how come they're playing it again next year?"
~Cowboys RB Duane Thomas