AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTAM 032910
29 March 2010
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
Ballroom Dancing for beginners 3:40–4:00 p.m. in the Gym
Ballroom Dancing for advanced 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. in the Gym
Peer Tutoring (drop-in) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Tuesday
ASB Informational Lunch Meeting 12:35 – 1:05 p.m. in Room 22
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
Film Festival 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the gym
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
Robotics Team Atlanta Travel Meeting 6:30 p.m. in Room 16
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Congratulations to our Skunks, their mentors, parents, and many volunteers for an outstanding performance this past weekend at the FIRST Regional Competition at Key Arena! If you attended any part of the three-day event you already know that our Skunkworks Robotics Team has placed Aviation High School on the map of premier FIRST teams in the Pacific Northwest! They are amazing in so many ways, both on the field and off, demonstrating a well-rounded skill set that includes technical, engineering, business, marketing and interpersonal competencies that are the hallmark of a premier team. One only has to observe them for a short while to realize that every member of the team believes in the mission of FIRST and is playing full out to ensure that they are competitive and that every other team is playing at full advantage. Our Skunks don’t just subscribe to FIRST’s mantra of ‘gracious professionalism’—they live it! And, because of their dedication and service to others within the community, they earned the highest award possible this past weekend—the Regional Chairman’s Award! Their trophy case will now showcase this wonderful award, and a fourth blue banner will be placed on their Wall of Fame. Again, congratulations, Skunks and Coach Steele and Coach Wilson! You definitely earned this top recognition, and we’re all very proud of you! Now…on to the World Championships in Atlanta in April!
If you didn’t get a chance to attend the competition this past weekend, you may want to catch some of the spirit, courtesy of local media. Several of our Skunks were interviewed, including Jennifer Minar, who may well deserve the best quote award! Read the Seattle Times article to find Jennifer’s statement!
AHS and Franklin got a headline at KOMO!
http://queenanne.komonews.com/content/franklin-tsa-aviation-hs-winners-robotics-championships
Here is the KOMO video from Friday featuring Skunks.
http://www.komonews.com/home/video/89307797.html
More quotes from Skunks and mentors in the Seattle Times.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2011461325_robots28m.html
Article and video at King 5....
http://www.king5.com/video/featured-videos/Student-Robots-Competition-89293412.html
Congratulations, too, to everyone who planned, organized and participated in Saturday evening’s dance! It was obvious that you worked hard to have fun!
Next week is Spring Break. Whatever your plans, may you enjoy some good times and be ready to return to school on April 12. My best to you! ~Reba
CONGRATULATIONS
Jason Lemley had a great meet at the Age Group Sectional Championship Swim Meet over the March 19th weekend…..over 110 teams were there from all over the west coast. He swam Friday morning in the 50 free Pre-lims…….barely made it into the “finals” on Friday night….was seated 7th……then swam the “finals” on Friday eve….and placed 2nd with a best time!! Then on Sat. morning….he swam the 100 free in “pre-lims”….again barely made it into the ‘finals’ on Saturday eve….was seated 7th…..and ended up WINNING the 100 free on Sat. evening…..so, needless to say…we were excited!! So…..a 2nd in the 50 free….and a 1st in the 100 free.
SKUNKWORKS
Skunkworks Atlanta World Championship Travel Meeting this Thursday, April 1st at 6:30in Coach Steele's Room. If you are a junior or senior skunk or a parent of a skunk that is travelling to Atlanta in April, don't miss this informative meeting!
FROM PTSA
Thank you to all the Aviation High School staff, families & supporters who joined us for the 6th Annual Dan Hartley Scholarship Potato Dinner & Auction. It was a wonderful evening celebrating our fabulous school. If you missed the event, it is not too late to donate to the Dan Hartley Scholarship Fund. All proceeds are awarded to AHS students as scholarships. With a minimum donation of $25, there is a limited edition “AHS” (with plane) vase with flowers as a thank you. See the sample in the office. To donate, contact Liz Campisteguy at Campisteguy@gmail.com. Checks made payable to “AHS PTSA.” Don’t forget corporate match!
Students do not miss out on your opportunity to earn some dough (cash) for selling Cookie dough!
Students just need to turn in their order form with one item ordered to be entered into the drawing for cash. The drawing will be held at the end of this fund raiser and the winner announced after break. Prize money increases as school participation increases.
Initial Drawing Amt = $100
if 120 students turn in an order form = drawing increases to $200
if 160 students turn in an order form = drawing increases to $400
if 200 students turn in an order form = drawing increases to $1000
Time is running out, orders need to be turned in to the office by Tuesday March 30th.
All profits from senior cookie dough sales will go towards the Grad Night party. Profits from all other sales will go to the general PTSA funds for the benefit of all students. For information please contact Kari Piehl at 425 255 3296 or 425 306 1947 or karipieh@msn.com
The Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough is pre frozen in individual servings so you can easily make a few cookies at a time. Your home will also smell wonderful each time you bake some of these fabulous cookies. Also, the cookie dough may be stored in your freezer for up to 12 months, so you can have great cookies all year long.
TWO EXCITING INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - JUNIORS ONLY
We’ve posted two fabulous internship opportunities with the Museum of Flight Pathfinders Awards program; check them out on the bulletin board across from Room 11.
The two students selected will have the opportunity to work closely with several departments at the Museum of Flight, with a Senior Manager from Boeing, with the President of a consulting company, and with the two Pathfinder honorees themselves. This is a very prestigious program and interns will not only gain valuable experience and networking, but will be able to include the impressive internship on college and job applications.
The internships are part time, unpaid, and begin in late April; your work will continue through the Pathfinders Gala in October. You must have your own transportation. Check out the detailed information on the bulletin board, and stop into the career center and talk with Julie Burr or Nancy Pappas for more information. Applications due after the spring break, on Monday, April 12th,
by 4:00 PM.
UNDER THE BIG TOP ANNOUNCEMENT
Update! Under the Big Top talent show date has been changed to May 14th, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Performer audition slips are in the office, auditions will be held April 14th in the gym and April 15th in the cafeteria 3:30 – 5:00. Slips will be due April 2nd. For those of you who would like to be part of the leadership team, there is a signup sheet in the office. The first leadership meeting is on April 1st, open to all in Mr. Dezembers’ room during consultancy. If you have any questions email Kat at katherannereese@comcast.net.
WHAT’S IT LIKE IN SPACE?
Aviation High School students, faculty, staff and mentors will have an exciting opportunity to talk live via SKYPE with Dr. Michael Barrett, a physician, astronaut and pilot who works with NASA and recently returned from a long run in the international space station. On April 21st from approximately 12:30 -2:00 pm we will gather in the gym for this interactive opportunity. Dr. Barrett will start by sharing the highlights of his career and then spend about 15 minutes describing what human space flight is like. “Do the students have specific interests?” he asked. “What about life support systems in space? Habitability? Flight ops?” His fascinating presentation is sure to generate even more questions and there will be plenty of time to ask him. We’re developing the specifics of the program and how many students and adults will be able to participate, but stay tuned for more details and if you’re particularly interested in attending, let Julie Burr know, she’s in the Career Center’s Office of Internships and Mentoring, email
(burrj@hsd401.org)
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 ASB:
Want to stay updated with ASB-related events? Check out our website http://aviationhsasb.webs.com/ and follow us on our Twitter page http://twitter.com/aviationhsasb!
ASB Elections
It’s almost that time of year to elect new Executive Council members and Class
Captains for the 2010-2011 school year! If you are interested in running for office, stop by the office this Wednesday to pick up an application packet.
Mr. Dezember will be holding two separate informational meetings in room 22. All those planning to run for an Executive Council position must meet on Tuesday, March 30 during lunch. Similarly, students interested in running for a Class Captain position must meet on Tuesday, May 18 during lunch.
Keep in mind that the Executive Council application is due on Friday, April 1 and the Class Captain application is due on Thursday, May 20.
Additional information will be provided over the course of the next few weeks so stay tuned!
ATTENTION ALL FILMMAKERS!
The Film Festival is coming up on March 31, 2010. On the day of the Film Festival, there will be a small concession stand providing snacks at a low cost. Can't wait to see you there!
Your sophomore class captains, James Kelley and Libanos Redda
SPORTS UPDATE
As a few of you may already know, Karan Grewal and Sean Crowley are working on preparing an intramurals program for the student body. But we need your help! Parental support is still needed in order to supervise the events. Only one parent has so far positively pledged their support. So, please urge your parents to help support intramurals so that you can take full advantage of the program. Games are slated to start in May, and will most likely be either soccer or basketball. There will be a meeting in the middle of April for those members of Sports Club and others who are interested in Intramurals. If you are interested, please let us know. For more information please contact Karan at: dk_grewal@hotmail.com or Sean at: Crowley.sa2012@gmail.com.
Attention Seniors & Parents/Families:
3rd Annual Senior Awards Reception– Sunday, June 6 from 1:30-4:00 p.m.
The senior award reception will once again be held at the Boeing Auditorium, located at: 7755 E Marginal Way S Building #2-22, Seattle, WA 98108. Every senior will be honored! Please plan to attend! This is a very special and memorable event for all seniors and their families. Aviation HS scholarships will be announced at this celebration, along with various other awards. Save the date on your calendars now!
SENIORS:
There is a mandatory senior meeting regarding graduation on Wednesday, March 31 during advisory (1:10) in the gym. Please plan on attending!
ATTENTION SENIORS—$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH DEADLINE OF APRIL 15!
Aerojet is again offering a scholarship to an eligible Aviation High School senior! Applicants must be planning to pursue a STEM major and career and have a 3.0 grade point average or higher. Further details and copies of the application packet are available from Ms. Carper.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Come be part of AHS’s first ever Battle of the Bands! On June 4th the greatest bands AHS has ever seen will assemble to battle for the title of AHS’s Best Band. If you or your band is interested in participating, contact Jim Stone or Andy Chayer. Anyone can participate (not just AHS students). Otherwise, come see the greatest competition of all time! Look in the NOTAM for future information on tickets.
ENGINEERING DISCOVERY DAYS
The UW’s Engineering Discovery Days continues the tradition of sharing their work with students, teachers and families. Registration is now open.
Saturday, April 24: High School, Community College Students and Pre-Majors: In addition to the exhibits and activities, students and their families learn about college admissions and university life. Presenters include UW Admissions, Scholarships and Financial Aid, Housing & Food services, and the Honors program.
Registration: Registration is required for groups of 10 or more and for groups arriving in buses. Registration is suggested for all who plan to participate so we can communicate any changes or logistical information. Click here to register
Quote of the Week:
“Appreciation can make a day – even change a life!”
Margaret Cousins
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTAM 032210
22 March 2010
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
Fieldtrip to Highline Community College for Juniors 9:00 – 12:00
No Ballroom Dancing today!!
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Room 7
Peer Tutoring (drop-in) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Tuesday
Wednesday
Pep Assembly 1:10 – 1:40 in the gym (see below for details)
Peer Tutoring (sign-up) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Robotics Meeting 3:45-5:00 p.m. in Room 7
Thursday
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Friday
Fieldtrip for Freshmen and Sophomores to Key Arena for the
Robotics Competition 9:00 – 2:00
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
If you attended the Dan Hartley Potato Dinner last Friday, I’m sure you realize that our amazing PTSA again went all-out in planning and facilitating another successful and highly entertaining event! It was great fun to see so many of our graduates and their families in attendance, along with current and future students and families. And, I don’t think I’ve ever seen as many students perform ‘their’ version of an Irish Jig! While Lamond Le made it to the final two in the dance contest, the prize of an introductory flight lesson, courtesy of Galvin Flying Service, went to a lovely young lady who captured the heart and applause of the audience. I’m sure she’s much too young to fly yet, so perhaps her intro flight will be a scenic one instead. And, maybe there will even be room for Lamond!
We owe a big thanks to the organizers of the Dan Hartley Dinner—Liz Campisteguy and Bonnie Gustafson. All details were taken care of, thanks to these two amazing ladies and many other parents who worked with them. Seniors, you will particularly want to thank Mrs. Campisteguy and Mrs. Gustafson since the proceeds will fund scholarships for you! In addition to Liz and Bonnie, thanks goes to Elizabeth Chayer and her students for providing the Irish dancing; and to Peter Anderson for continuing the tradition of serving as Master of Ceremonies; and for Mr. Hoehne for bringing in the ‘dough’ as the auctioneer. I also extend sincere thanks to the Hartley family for again joining us for the event and reminding us of how very fortunate we were to have known Dan! To everyone who attended or played a role in the event, know that you are appreciated! I’m already looking forward to next year’s dinner!
So…freshmen and sophomores, I hope you are looking forward to attending the FIRST Robotics competition at Key Arena this Friday! Your permission forms should have been turned in last Friday, which is your ‘ticket’ to getting on the bus. We will be using the returned forms to assign you to a chaperone this week, and you will then be notified via your science teacher. On Friday, you will report to your chaperone’s room* (promptly…by 8:50 a.m. would be appreciated!), then be escorted to the busses, which will depart at 9:05 a.m. You are to be in school dress code, too! While you will see some other teams in jeans, you will not see our Skunks in them! Our Skunkworks’ team prides themselves on being professionally dressed, along with exhibiting gracious professionalism in all they do. We expect the same of all of you. (Note: If I am your chaperone, you should report to my office; report to Mr. McComb’s office if he is your chaperone.)
So…how many days are left in third quarter? You do the counting, and as you do, I encourage you to make every minute of learning count.
Happy Spring, too! As always, I’m honored to be your principal—Reba
Greetings from Puget Sound Skills Center (PSCC):
PSCC is a unique educational institution located just down the street from Aviation High School at 18010-8th Avenue South. A variety of intensive career and technical education programs are offered throughout the school year as well as during the summer.
They are holding their Spring Open House this Wednesday, March 24th from 5 – 7pm. ANY prospective student who is going into high school or who is currently a high school student in the South King County area, along with their parents or guardians, are invited to attend. Second- year students will be available at a “Program Fair” in the Yormark Room, and instructors will be available in their labs/classrooms. Tours will also be available.
Summer school flyers will be available, too, but actual registration will NOT take place until April 19. Two separate summer sessions will be offered this year to increase student opportunity. Students earn 0.5 credits for successful completion of a summer school program.
SKUNKWORKS
Skunkworks Atlanta World Championship Travel Meeting Thursday, April 1st at 6:30 in Coach Steele's Room. If you are a junior or senior Skunk or a parent of a Skunk who is travelling to Atlanta in April, don't miss this informative meeting!
Attention Seniors & Parents/Families:
3rd Annual Senior Awards Reception– Sunday, June 6 from 1:30-4:00 p.m.
The senior award reception will once again be held at the Boeing Auditorium, located at: 7755 E Marginal Way S Building #2-22, Seattle, WA 98108. Every senior will be honored! Please plan to attend! This is a very special and memorable event for all seniors and their families. Aviation HS scholarships will be announced at this celebration, along with various other awards. Save the date on your calendars now!
SENIORS:
There is a mandatory senior meeting regarding graduation on Wednesday, March 31 during advisory (1:10) in the gym. Please plan on attending!
MAJOR SPIRIT DAY:
Attention all AHS Students!
For Wednesday's Pep Assembly, be sure to dress in your class colors!
Freshmen-Yellow
Sophomores- White
Juniors- Red
Seniors- Black
No jeans please.
Also, we have planned games so we will need one advisory representative from each class to participate. Advisories, please select a representative by this Wednesday. We are looking forward to having a great pep assembly, so show your spirit!
FROM ASB:
Want to stay updated with ASB-related events? Check out our website http://aviationhsasb.webs.com/ and follow us on our Twitter page http://twitter.com/aviationhsasb!
ASB Elections
It’s almost that time of year to elect new Executive Council members and Class
Captains for the 2010-2011 school year! If you are interested in running for office, stop by the office this Wednesday to pick up an application packet.
Mr. Dezember will be holding two separate informational meetings in room 22. All those planning to run for an Executive Council position must meet on Tuesday, March 30 during lunch. Similarly, students interested in running for a Class Captain position must meet on Tuesday, May 18 during lunch.
Keep in mind that the Executive Council application is due on
Friday, April 1 and the Class Captain application is due on Thursday, May 20.
Additional information will be provided over the course of the next few weeks so stay tuned!
LUNCH TIME DISCUSSION BRINGS DR. EDWARD DAVILA TO AHS
Take advantage of our casual “Lunch Time Launch” series to broaden your knowledge of careers, especially those involved math, science, engineering and technology. Our first meeting with Boeing Architect Thomas Hanson was very successful with 25 students participating and 7 staying longer for a small group discussion.
Our next speaker is a local PHYSICIAN, Dr. Edward Davila, who will be coming March 24th during lunch and Consultancy period. Our speakers’ series is an extension of our mentor program, designed to reach as many students as possible, grades 9-12.
ALL students are invited to bring their lunch and questions to Room 2 on Wednesday.
If you might be interested in pursuing a career in medicine, the types of medical careers within aviation/aerospace, or are just curious and want to talk to Dr. Davila about his profession, sign up in Rm 11 by Wednesday morning and plan on joining us for an enlightening conversation. Questions? Ask Julie Burr or Marge Kiser in the Career Center. See you Wednesday, March 24th; invite your friends!
ATTENTION ALL FILMMAKERS!
The Film Festival is coming up on March 31, 2010 which is next week! But, the deadline for submission is March 26, 2010 which is this Friday! Turn in your films to either James Kelley or Libanos Redda via email, physical meeting, etc. It's not too late to still make a film, but if you do make sure you grab an information packet and put your name on the signup sheet list. On the day of the Film Festival, there will be a small concession stand providing snacks at a low cost. Can't wait to see you there!
Your sophomore class captains, James Kelley and Libanos Redda
MORP: PARTY ON THE MOON
Got any weekend plans? Of course you do, you’re going to the dance! This year's MORP is called, "Party on the Moon." There will be blacklights on the dance floor, so whip out your neon and glow-in-the-dark clothes! Tickets are now on sale in the cafeteria during lunch until Friday March 26. Ticket prices:
Singles $8 w/ASB & $12 w/o ASB
Couples $14 w/ASB & $22 w/o ASB.
If you are planning on bringing a guest, make sure to turn in your guest passes by Wednesday March 24, passes are located in the office. This will be the last
all-school dance of the school year and you WON'T want to miss it! Can't wait to see you on March 27, from 8-11pm!
Each ticket also buys you something that glows in the dark for the dance!
MESSAGE FROM YOUR PTSA:
OTIS SPUNKMEYER COOKIES FOR .25 CENTS EACH! WHAT A DEAL!
Average tub of cookies cost $15.00
PTSA earns 40% or $ 6.00
Amount paid for cookies $ 9.00
Number of Cookies about 36
Cost per Cookie $ 0.25
Make a donation and get a great deal on cookies at the same time. Sale ends next week on Tuesday, March 30th, with delivery at the end of April, beginning of May. Packets and information went home with students last week.
All profits from senior cookie dough sales will go towards the Grad Night party. Profits from the all other sales will go to the general PTSA funds for the benefit of all students. For information, please contact Kari Piehl at 425 255 3296 or
425 306 1947 or karipieh@msn.com
Students have an opportunity to earn dough (cash) for selling cookie dough!
A drawing will be held at the end of this fundraiser, and any student participating will be entered into the drawing. Prize money increases as participation increases.
Initial Drawing Amt = $100
30% Participation = $200
40% Participation = $400
50% Participation = $1000
The Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough is prefrozen in individual servings so you can easily make a few cookies at a time. Your home will also smell wonderful each time you bake some of these fabulous cookies. Also, the cookie dough may be stored in your freezer for up to 12 months, so you can have great cookies all year long.
RE: CPK FUNDRAISER MARCH 25, 26 & 27 – SEE YOU THERE!
California Pizza Kitchen graciously donates 20% of the check for those who bring in our flyer on fundraising night. Come help support the senior class party! Flyers are available on the PTSA website and in the school’s main office.
SPORTS UPDATE
As a few of you may already know, Karan Grewal and Sean Crowley are working on preparing an intramurals program for the student body. But we need your help! Parental support is still needed in order to supervise the events. Only one parent has so far positively pledged their support. So, please urge your parents to help support intramurals so that you can take full advantage of the program. Games are slated to start in May, and will most likely be either soccer or basketball. There will be a meeting in the middle of April for those members of Sports Club and others who are interested in Intramurals. If you are interested, please let us know. For more information please contact Karan at: dk_grewal@hotmail.com or Sean at: Crowley.sa2012@gmail.com.
LEADERSHIP WEBSITE
Need community service credit? Want to get involved in your school and community? The AHS leadership website is finally up to help focus the work of your peers in the AHS leadership class and connect those who want to help with others who want similar things done. Visit us at http://ahsleadershipclass.webs.com and get involved today!
ASM MATERIALS CAMP ... EXCITING STUDENTS ABOUT SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
ASM Materials Camp 2010 at the University of Washington, Seattle WA
July 5 – 10, 2010. This is for students entering their Junior or Senior year in high school in fall 2010.
The camp utilizes hands on learning principles of applied math and science. It is a very unique team based, intensive problem solving science experience under the direction of a distinguished world class faculty, “Materials Mentor.” The camp is a combination of mini demonstrations, field trips with extensive involvement in laboratory facilities to actively explore materials science and engineering principles.
Attendance is FREE!!! Students can apply online at www.asmfoundation.org or direct link at http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB229UMARETZ . Required information includes school transcript, a maximum of two letters or recommendation, a personal essay (100 words or more) why you want to be selected to participate in MATERIALS CAMP. Please include your planned college major (if known)/career plans.
For more information please visit www.asmfoundation.org or contact Jeane Deatherage, administrator of Foundation Programs at (jeane.deatherage@asminternational.org).
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:
AIR FORCE ACADEMY PRESENTATION:
Molly Heath will be presenting on the Air Force Academy on Tuesday, March 23 at 2 PM! Sign up in room 11 if you would like to attend.
ATTENTION SENIORS—$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH DEADLINE OF APRIL 15!
Aerojet is again offering a scholarship to an eligible Aviation High School senior! Applicants must be planning to pursue a STEM major and career and have a 3.0 grade point average or higher. Further details and copies of the application packet are available from Ms. Carper.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Come be part of AHS’s first ever Battle of the Bands! On June 4th the greatest bands AHS has ever seen will assemble to battle for the title of AHS’s Best Band. If you or your band is interested in participating, contact Jim Stone or Andy Chayer. Anyone can participate (not just AHS students). Otherwise, come see the greatest competition of all time! Look in the NOTAM for future information on tickets.
TALENT SHOW
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, the Big Top Talent Show is coming to a school near you! You have the opportunity to perform with other talented artists from your very own school in the biggest Talent Show in AHS history! Join us on April 30th for this spectacular event! To all performers: auditions will be held on Wednesday April 14th and Friday April 16th in the gym from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Show us what you can do!! Also, we have many behind the scenes jobs that must be filled including: Announcer, Talent Coordinator, Lighting Coordinator, Music Coordinator, Set Builders and Relocation Technicians. There will be a sign up list in the office for these positions.
ENGINEERING DISCOVERY DAYS
The UW’s Engineering Discovery Days continues the tradition of sharing their work with students, teachers and families. Registration is now open.
Saturday, April 24: High School, Community College Students and Pre-Majors: In addition to the exhibits and activities, students and their families learn about college admissions and university life. Presenters include UW Admissions, Scholarships and Financial Aid, Housing & Food services, and the Honors program.
Registration: Registration is required for groups of 10 or more and for groups arriving in buses. Registration is suggested for all who plan to participate so we can communicate any changes or logistical information. Click here to register
Quote of the Week:
It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill."
-Wilbur Wright
NOTAM 032210
22 March 2010
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
Fieldtrip to Highline Community College for Juniors 9:00 – 12:00
No Ballroom Dancing today!!
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Room 7
Peer Tutoring (drop-in) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Tuesday
Wednesday
Pep Assembly 1:10 – 1:40 in the gym (see below for details)
Peer Tutoring (sign-up) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Robotics Meeting 3:45-5:00 p.m. in Room 7
Thursday
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Friday
Fieldtrip for Freshmen and Sophomores to Key Arena for the
Robotics Competition 9:00 – 2:00
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
If you attended the Dan Hartley Potato Dinner last Friday, I’m sure you realize that our amazing PTSA again went all-out in planning and facilitating another successful and highly entertaining event! It was great fun to see so many of our graduates and their families in attendance, along with current and future students and families. And, I don’t think I’ve ever seen as many students perform ‘their’ version of an Irish Jig! While Lamond Le made it to the final two in the dance contest, the prize of an introductory flight lesson, courtesy of Galvin Flying Service, went to a lovely young lady who captured the heart and applause of the audience. I’m sure she’s much too young to fly yet, so perhaps her intro flight will be a scenic one instead. And, maybe there will even be room for Lamond!
We owe a big thanks to the organizers of the Dan Hartley Dinner—Liz Campisteguy and Bonnie Gustafson. All details were taken care of, thanks to these two amazing ladies and many other parents who worked with them. Seniors, you will particularly want to thank Mrs. Campisteguy and Mrs. Gustafson since the proceeds will fund scholarships for you! In addition to Liz and Bonnie, thanks goes to Elizabeth Chayer and her students for providing the Irish dancing; and to Peter Anderson for continuing the tradition of serving as Master of Ceremonies; and for Mr. Hoehne for bringing in the ‘dough’ as the auctioneer. I also extend sincere thanks to the Hartley family for again joining us for the event and reminding us of how very fortunate we were to have known Dan! To everyone who attended or played a role in the event, know that you are appreciated! I’m already looking forward to next year’s dinner!
So…freshmen and sophomores, I hope you are looking forward to attending the FIRST Robotics competition at Key Arena this Friday! Your permission forms should have been turned in last Friday, which is your ‘ticket’ to getting on the bus. We will be using the returned forms to assign you to a chaperone this week, and you will then be notified via your science teacher. On Friday, you will report to your chaperone’s room* (promptly…by 8:50 a.m. would be appreciated!), then be escorted to the busses, which will depart at 9:05 a.m. You are to be in school dress code, too! While you will see some other teams in jeans, you will not see our Skunks in them! Our Skunkworks’ team prides themselves on being professionally dressed, along with exhibiting gracious professionalism in all they do. We expect the same of all of you. (Note: If I am your chaperone, you should report to my office; report to Mr. McComb’s office if he is your chaperone.)
So…how many days are left in third quarter? You do the counting, and as you do, I encourage you to make every minute of learning count.
Happy Spring, too! As always, I’m honored to be your principal—Reba
Greetings from Puget Sound Skills Center (PSCC):
PSCC is a unique educational institution located just down the street from Aviation High School at 18010-8th Avenue South. A variety of intensive career and technical education programs are offered throughout the school year as well as during the summer.
They are holding their Spring Open House this Wednesday, March 24th from 5 – 7pm. ANY prospective student who is going into high school or who is currently a high school student in the South King County area, along with their parents or guardians, are invited to attend. Second- year students will be available at a “Program Fair” in the Yormark Room, and instructors will be available in their labs/classrooms. Tours will also be available.
Summer school flyers will be available, too, but actual registration will NOT take place until April 19. Two separate summer sessions will be offered this year to increase student opportunity. Students earn 0.5 credits for successful completion of a summer school program.
SKUNKWORKS
Skunkworks Atlanta World Championship Travel Meeting Thursday, April 1st at 6:30 in Coach Steele's Room. If you are a junior or senior Skunk or a parent of a Skunk who is travelling to Atlanta in April, don't miss this informative meeting!
Attention Seniors & Parents/Families:
3rd Annual Senior Awards Reception– Sunday, June 6 from 1:30-4:00 p.m.
The senior award reception will once again be held at the Boeing Auditorium, located at: 7755 E Marginal Way S Building #2-22, Seattle, WA 98108. Every senior will be honored! Please plan to attend! This is a very special and memorable event for all seniors and their families. Aviation HS scholarships will be announced at this celebration, along with various other awards. Save the date on your calendars now!
SENIORS:
There is a mandatory senior meeting regarding graduation on Wednesday, March 31 during advisory (1:10) in the gym. Please plan on attending!
MAJOR SPIRIT DAY:
Attention all AHS Students!
For Wednesday's Pep Assembly, be sure to dress in your class colors!
Freshmen-Yellow
Sophomores- White
Juniors- Red
Seniors- Black
No jeans please.
Also, we have planned games so we will need one advisory representative from each class to participate. Advisories, please select a representative by this Wednesday. We are looking forward to having a great pep assembly, so show your spirit!
FROM ASB:
Want to stay updated with ASB-related events? Check out our website http://aviationhsasb.webs.com/ and follow us on our Twitter page http://twitter.com/aviationhsasb!
ASB Elections
It’s almost that time of year to elect new Executive Council members and Class
Captains for the 2010-2011 school year! If you are interested in running for office, stop by the office this Wednesday to pick up an application packet.
Mr. Dezember will be holding two separate informational meetings in room 22. All those planning to run for an Executive Council position must meet on Tuesday, March 30 during lunch. Similarly, students interested in running for a Class Captain position must meet on Tuesday, May 18 during lunch.
Keep in mind that the Executive Council application is due on
Friday, April 1 and the Class Captain application is due on Thursday, May 20.
Additional information will be provided over the course of the next few weeks so stay tuned!
LUNCH TIME DISCUSSION BRINGS DR. EDWARD DAVILA TO AHS
Take advantage of our casual “Lunch Time Launch” series to broaden your knowledge of careers, especially those involved math, science, engineering and technology. Our first meeting with Boeing Architect Thomas Hanson was very successful with 25 students participating and 7 staying longer for a small group discussion.
Our next speaker is a local PHYSICIAN, Dr. Edward Davila, who will be coming March 24th during lunch and Consultancy period. Our speakers’ series is an extension of our mentor program, designed to reach as many students as possible, grades 9-12.
ALL students are invited to bring their lunch and questions to Room 2 on Wednesday.
If you might be interested in pursuing a career in medicine, the types of medical careers within aviation/aerospace, or are just curious and want to talk to Dr. Davila about his profession, sign up in Rm 11 by Wednesday morning and plan on joining us for an enlightening conversation. Questions? Ask Julie Burr or Marge Kiser in the Career Center. See you Wednesday, March 24th; invite your friends!
ATTENTION ALL FILMMAKERS!
The Film Festival is coming up on March 31, 2010 which is next week! But, the deadline for submission is March 26, 2010 which is this Friday! Turn in your films to either James Kelley or Libanos Redda via email, physical meeting, etc. It's not too late to still make a film, but if you do make sure you grab an information packet and put your name on the signup sheet list. On the day of the Film Festival, there will be a small concession stand providing snacks at a low cost. Can't wait to see you there!
Your sophomore class captains, James Kelley and Libanos Redda
MORP: PARTY ON THE MOON
Got any weekend plans? Of course you do, you’re going to the dance! This year's MORP is called, "Party on the Moon." There will be blacklights on the dance floor, so whip out your neon and glow-in-the-dark clothes! Tickets are now on sale in the cafeteria during lunch until Friday March 26. Ticket prices:
Singles $8 w/ASB & $12 w/o ASB
Couples $14 w/ASB & $22 w/o ASB.
If you are planning on bringing a guest, make sure to turn in your guest passes by Wednesday March 24, passes are located in the office. This will be the last
all-school dance of the school year and you WON'T want to miss it! Can't wait to see you on March 27, from 8-11pm!
Each ticket also buys you something that glows in the dark for the dance!
MESSAGE FROM YOUR PTSA:
OTIS SPUNKMEYER COOKIES FOR .25 CENTS EACH! WHAT A DEAL!
Average tub of cookies cost $15.00
PTSA earns 40% or $ 6.00
Amount paid for cookies $ 9.00
Number of Cookies about 36
Cost per Cookie $ 0.25
Make a donation and get a great deal on cookies at the same time. Sale ends next week on Tuesday, March 30th, with delivery at the end of April, beginning of May. Packets and information went home with students last week.
All profits from senior cookie dough sales will go towards the Grad Night party. Profits from the all other sales will go to the general PTSA funds for the benefit of all students. For information, please contact Kari Piehl at 425 255 3296 or
425 306 1947 or karipieh@msn.com
Students have an opportunity to earn dough (cash) for selling cookie dough!
A drawing will be held at the end of this fundraiser, and any student participating will be entered into the drawing. Prize money increases as participation increases.
Initial Drawing Amt = $100
30% Participation = $200
40% Participation = $400
50% Participation = $1000
The Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough is prefrozen in individual servings so you can easily make a few cookies at a time. Your home will also smell wonderful each time you bake some of these fabulous cookies. Also, the cookie dough may be stored in your freezer for up to 12 months, so you can have great cookies all year long.
RE: CPK FUNDRAISER MARCH 25, 26 & 27 – SEE YOU THERE!
California Pizza Kitchen graciously donates 20% of the check for those who bring in our flyer on fundraising night. Come help support the senior class party! Flyers are available on the PTSA website and in the school’s main office.
SPORTS UPDATE
As a few of you may already know, Karan Grewal and Sean Crowley are working on preparing an intramurals program for the student body. But we need your help! Parental support is still needed in order to supervise the events. Only one parent has so far positively pledged their support. So, please urge your parents to help support intramurals so that you can take full advantage of the program. Games are slated to start in May, and will most likely be either soccer or basketball. There will be a meeting in the middle of April for those members of Sports Club and others who are interested in Intramurals. If you are interested, please let us know. For more information please contact Karan at: dk_grewal@hotmail.com or Sean at: Crowley.sa2012@gmail.com.
LEADERSHIP WEBSITE
Need community service credit? Want to get involved in your school and community? The AHS leadership website is finally up to help focus the work of your peers in the AHS leadership class and connect those who want to help with others who want similar things done. Visit us at http://ahsleadershipclass.webs.com and get involved today!
ASM MATERIALS CAMP ... EXCITING STUDENTS ABOUT SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
ASM Materials Camp 2010 at the University of Washington, Seattle WA
July 5 – 10, 2010. This is for students entering their Junior or Senior year in high school in fall 2010.
The camp utilizes hands on learning principles of applied math and science. It is a very unique team based, intensive problem solving science experience under the direction of a distinguished world class faculty, “Materials Mentor.” The camp is a combination of mini demonstrations, field trips with extensive involvement in laboratory facilities to actively explore materials science and engineering principles.
Attendance is FREE!!! Students can apply online at www.asmfoundation.org or direct link at http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB229UMARETZ . Required information includes school transcript, a maximum of two letters or recommendation, a personal essay (100 words or more) why you want to be selected to participate in MATERIALS CAMP. Please include your planned college major (if known)/career plans.
For more information please visit www.asmfoundation.org or contact Jeane Deatherage, administrator of Foundation Programs at (jeane.deatherage@asminternational.org).
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:
AIR FORCE ACADEMY PRESENTATION:
Molly Heath will be presenting on the Air Force Academy on Tuesday, March 23 at 2 PM! Sign up in room 11 if you would like to attend.
ATTENTION SENIORS—$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH DEADLINE OF APRIL 15!
Aerojet is again offering a scholarship to an eligible Aviation High School senior! Applicants must be planning to pursue a STEM major and career and have a 3.0 grade point average or higher. Further details and copies of the application packet are available from Ms. Carper.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Come be part of AHS’s first ever Battle of the Bands! On June 4th the greatest bands AHS has ever seen will assemble to battle for the title of AHS’s Best Band. If you or your band is interested in participating, contact Jim Stone or Andy Chayer. Anyone can participate (not just AHS students). Otherwise, come see the greatest competition of all time! Look in the NOTAM for future information on tickets.
TALENT SHOW
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, the Big Top Talent Show is coming to a school near you! You have the opportunity to perform with other talented artists from your very own school in the biggest Talent Show in AHS history! Join us on April 30th for this spectacular event! To all performers: auditions will be held on Wednesday April 14th and Friday April 16th in the gym from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Show us what you can do!! Also, we have many behind the scenes jobs that must be filled including: Announcer, Talent Coordinator, Lighting Coordinator, Music Coordinator, Set Builders and Relocation Technicians. There will be a sign up list in the office for these positions.
ENGINEERING DISCOVERY DAYS
The UW’s Engineering Discovery Days continues the tradition of sharing their work with students, teachers and families. Registration is now open.
Saturday, April 24: High School, Community College Students and Pre-Majors: In addition to the exhibits and activities, students and their families learn about college admissions and university life. Presenters include UW Admissions, Scholarships and Financial Aid, Housing & Food services, and the Honors program.
Registration: Registration is required for groups of 10 or more and for groups arriving in buses. Registration is suggested for all who plan to participate so we can communicate any changes or logistical information. Click here to register
Quote of the Week:
It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill."
-Wilbur Wright
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTAM 031510
15 March 2010
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
Ballroom Dancing for beginners 3:40–4:00 p.m. in the Gym
Ballroom Dancing for advanced 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. in the Gym
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Room 7
Peer Tutoring (drop-in) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Tuesday
High School Proficiency Exam for Sophomores! 9:00 – 11:40
Robotics Study Hall 3:45 -5:00 p.m. in Room 16
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Room 7
General PTSA Meeting 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Room 10
Wednesday
High School Proficiency Exam for Sophomores! 9:00 – 11:40
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
Thursday
High School Proficiency Exam for Sophomores! 9:00 – 11:50
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Friday
VIP Visit by State Attorney General, Rob McKenna, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
Dan Hartley Potato/Scholarship Fundraising Dinner, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
It’s another busy week! Our sophomores will be taking the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) Tuesday-Thursday, which will prove to be a learning experience for all of us since the exams are replacing the WASL. I’m quite confident that our sophomores will do well on these new exams, but I wish them well anyway! Go sophomores!
On Friday morning, we will be visited by State Attorney General Rob McKenna. He will most likely be accompanied by the CEO of Raisbeck Engineering (and lead donor for our new school at the Museum of Flight), James Raisbeck. We will be visiting classes, discussing plans for the move to the MoF, and sharing the unique aspects of teaching and learning at Aviation High School. Please give our visitors a Phoenix welcome if you have the opportunity to interact with them. It is an honor that they have chosen to visit us!
On Friday evening, I’m hoping that all students, families, and staff will attend the annual Dan Hartley Potato Dinner at the IAM Hall in Southpark, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. If you haven’t yet marked your calendars to attend, please do so now! It’s an evening of fun that will include hearing from former Hartley Scholarship recipients, Irish dancing and perhaps even an Irish jig contest in which the “winner” gets an amazing prize, spirited bidding for student-made and other treasured auction items, and just good ‘ole fun in mixing and mingling with families and special guests! See you there! (Please refer to the PTSA messages section of this NOTAM for further event details).
A few other dates that you may want to add to your calendar if not already scheduled:
March 25-27: FIRST Robotics Competition at Key Arena; on Friday, March 26, all Flight I (9th & 10th) students will be transported to the Arena to cheer on our Skunks! Permission forms must be returned by deadline, though! Your advisors will provide the details!
April 5-11: Spring break
April 13, 15: HSPE Exams (sophomores); all students will follow periods 1-6 all week
May 4-12: Advanced Placement (AP) Exams… still finalizing our schedule; we have many junior and senior students taking tests. Stay tuned. This year, all AP districts will be held on the AHS campus!
We interviewed 8th grade applicants last Friday, and huge thanks are due to the following AHS students and staff for assisting: Emily Kelley, Alex Ong, Matt Iverson, Althea Phuong, Jessica Lewis, Melissa Lewis, Sureetha McCain, Libanos Redda, Jennifer Luoma, and Tran Tonnu, Mrs. Hiranaka, Mrs. Stark, Ms. Pappas, and parent volunteer Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Nicoll and Mrs. Hoppe. A total of 215 students have applied to be in the Class of 2014, so we are not quite finished with the interview process. Stay tuned for additional information, and know that I’m most grateful to everyone who has participated in the process this year!
That’s it for this week! Honored to be your principal—Reba
AIR FORCE ACADEMY PRESENTATION:
Molly Heath will be presenting on the Air Force Academy on Tuesday, March 23 at 2 PM! Sign up in room 11 if you would like to attend.
ATTENTION SENIORS—$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH DEADLINE OF APRIL 15!
Aerojet is again offering a scholarship to an eligible Aviation High School senior! Applicants must be planning to pursue a STEM major and career and have a 3.0 grade point average or higher. Further details and copies of the application packet are available from Ms. Carper.
High School Proficiency Exam:
10th graders will be taking the Reading and Writing assessments on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. It is very important that you eat breakfast and come to school at 9 AM ready to test. Good Luck!
SOMETHING POSITIVE!!
Do you have the nerve to tell the person you like how much they make your day? Or do you wish you could tell someone you don’t know that their eyes are really pretty without being creepy? NOW YOU CAN! Contribute to the missing connections wall with sweet confessions and share the love. Teachers: make sure you stop by and drop a lil’ something too! Drop your compliments off in Ms. Wombold’s room 24
ATTENTION EVERYONE!
For all of you who are interested in the Film Festival on March 31, 2010 there are information slips available in the office. If you want to partake in the film festival there is also a sign-up sheet located on the front counter in the office. Only two more weeks until the deadline (March 26). If you have already finished your films you can turn them in to either James Kelley or Libanos Redda. Can't wait to see those films!!
Your Sophomore Class Captains,
James Kelley and Libanos Redda
MESSAGES FROM THE PTSA:
DAN HARTLEY DINNER
Get your tickets now and save!! Join us for this Family Tradition and Celebration of Aviation High School at the 6th Annual Dan Hartley Scholarship Potato Dinner & Auction on Friday March 19th, 2010. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. at the IAM #751 Union Hall 9125 15th Place South in Seattle.
Tickets are on sale this week, March 15 – 19, during lunch from 12:30 – 1:15 in the office through the PTSA. Adults $10 & Students $6. (Price will go up at the door to
$12 & $8)
The Hartley family will once again celebrate with us in honor of Dan Hartley – a key supporter, campaigner, and one of the founding champions of our school.
Enjoy an evening of great food and entertainment with silent & live auction items.
Some Auction Highlights include:
Galvin Aviation – Introductory Flight
Hartley Family –handmade toddler airplane rocker, Teddy Bear Pilor, and framed poster of the Antrim Coast brought back from Ireland
Reserved seating to Graduation
6 piece 9oz Waterford Tumblers – Lismore pattern
“Top of the Morning” basket
Skunkworks Fan Package
Hand Blown Glass by local artists
Senior Class 2010 autographed propeller offered at this year’s auction price
All donations to the scholarship fund are welcome regardless of attendance. Cash or check made payable to “AHS PTSA.” Visa or MC will be accepted at the event. Don’t forget your corporate match! Contact Liz Campisteguy at Campisteguy@gmail.com or phone 425 228 2845.
SENIOR GRAD NIGHT
The Senior Class had a very successful car wash making $1100! A huge THANK YOU to Andy’s Handy Mart for their generosity in sharing the 1st Class Car Wash with AHS for a day. Also, THANK YOU to all who came out to support our fundraiser and especially to our fabulous SENIORS who worked really hard and did a fantastic job all day!!!
RE: CPK FUNDRAISER MARCH 25, 26 & 27 – SEE YOU THERE!
California Pizza Kitchen graciously donates 20% of the check for those who bring in our flyer on fundraising night. Come help support the senior class party! Flyers will be available on the PTSA website, at the Dan Hartley dinner and in the office…
NOW AVAILABLE - FAMOUS OTIS SPUNKMEYER COOKIE DOUGH!
This is your once a year opportunity to order Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough and also benefit the Aviation High School PTSA. Your opportunity ends Tuesday March 30th, so don't miss out!
The Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough is pre frozen in individual servings so you can easily make a few cookies at a time. Your home will also smell wonderful each time you bake some of these fabulous cookies. Also, the cookie dough may be stored in your freezer for up to 12 months, so you can have great cookies all year long.
Aviation HS PTSA will be offering the delicious gourmet Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough as a fundraiser.
Sale starts this Tuesday, March 16!
Sale ends Tuesday March 30
Delivery expected the end of April/beginning of May.
All profits from Senior cookie dough sales will go towards the Grad Night party. Profits from all other sales will go to the general PTSA funds for the benefit of all students. For information please contact Kari Piehl at 425 255 3296 or 425 306 1947 or karipieh@msn.com
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:
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Come be part of AHS’s first ever Battle of the Bands! On June 4th the greatest bands AHS has ever seen will assemble to battle for the title of AHS’s Best Band. If you or your band is interested in participating, contact Jim Stone or Andy Chayer. Anyone can participate (not just AHS students). Otherwise, come see the greatest competition of all time! Look in the NOTAM for future information on tickets.
TALENT SHOW
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, the Big Top Talent Show is coming to a school near you! You have the opportunity to perform with other talented artists from your very own school in the biggest Talent Show in AHS history! Join us on April 30th for this spectacular event! To all performers: auditions will be held on Wednesday April 14th and Friday April 16th in the gym from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Show us what you can do!! Also, we have many behind the scenes jobs that must be filled including: Announcer, Talent Coordinator, Lighting Coordinator, Music Coordinator, Set Builders and Relocation Technicians. There will be a sign up list in the office for these positions.
ENGINEERING DISCOVERY DAYS
The UW’s Engineering Discovery Days continues the tradition of sharing their work with students, teachers and families. Registration is now open.
Saturday, April 24: High School, Community College Students and Pre-Majors: In addition to the exhibits and activities, students and their families learn about college admissions and university life. Presenters include UW Admissions, Scholarships and Financial Aid, Housing & Food services, and the Honors program.
Registration: Registration is required for groups of 10 or more and for groups arriving in buses. Registration is suggested for all who plan to participate so we can communicate any changes or logistical information. Click here to register
Quote of the Week:
Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it so it goes on flying anyway. – Mary Kay Ash
NOTAM 031510
15 March 2010
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
Ballroom Dancing for beginners 3:40–4:00 p.m. in the Gym
Ballroom Dancing for advanced 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. in the Gym
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Room 7
Peer Tutoring (drop-in) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Tuesday
High School Proficiency Exam for Sophomores! 9:00 – 11:40
Robotics Study Hall 3:45 -5:00 p.m. in Room 16
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Room 7
General PTSA Meeting 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Room 10
Wednesday
High School Proficiency Exam for Sophomores! 9:00 – 11:40
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
Thursday
High School Proficiency Exam for Sophomores! 9:00 – 11:50
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Friday
VIP Visit by State Attorney General, Rob McKenna, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
Dan Hartley Potato/Scholarship Fundraising Dinner, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
It’s another busy week! Our sophomores will be taking the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) Tuesday-Thursday, which will prove to be a learning experience for all of us since the exams are replacing the WASL. I’m quite confident that our sophomores will do well on these new exams, but I wish them well anyway! Go sophomores!
On Friday morning, we will be visited by State Attorney General Rob McKenna. He will most likely be accompanied by the CEO of Raisbeck Engineering (and lead donor for our new school at the Museum of Flight), James Raisbeck. We will be visiting classes, discussing plans for the move to the MoF, and sharing the unique aspects of teaching and learning at Aviation High School. Please give our visitors a Phoenix welcome if you have the opportunity to interact with them. It is an honor that they have chosen to visit us!
On Friday evening, I’m hoping that all students, families, and staff will attend the annual Dan Hartley Potato Dinner at the IAM Hall in Southpark, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. If you haven’t yet marked your calendars to attend, please do so now! It’s an evening of fun that will include hearing from former Hartley Scholarship recipients, Irish dancing and perhaps even an Irish jig contest in which the “winner” gets an amazing prize, spirited bidding for student-made and other treasured auction items, and just good ‘ole fun in mixing and mingling with families and special guests! See you there! (Please refer to the PTSA messages section of this NOTAM for further event details).
A few other dates that you may want to add to your calendar if not already scheduled:
March 25-27: FIRST Robotics Competition at Key Arena; on Friday, March 26, all Flight I (9th & 10th) students will be transported to the Arena to cheer on our Skunks! Permission forms must be returned by deadline, though! Your advisors will provide the details!
April 5-11: Spring break
April 13, 15: HSPE Exams (sophomores); all students will follow periods 1-6 all week
May 4-12: Advanced Placement (AP) Exams… still finalizing our schedule; we have many junior and senior students taking tests. Stay tuned. This year, all AP districts will be held on the AHS campus!
We interviewed 8th grade applicants last Friday, and huge thanks are due to the following AHS students and staff for assisting: Emily Kelley, Alex Ong, Matt Iverson, Althea Phuong, Jessica Lewis, Melissa Lewis, Sureetha McCain, Libanos Redda, Jennifer Luoma, and Tran Tonnu, Mrs. Hiranaka, Mrs. Stark, Ms. Pappas, and parent volunteer Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Nicoll and Mrs. Hoppe. A total of 215 students have applied to be in the Class of 2014, so we are not quite finished with the interview process. Stay tuned for additional information, and know that I’m most grateful to everyone who has participated in the process this year!
That’s it for this week! Honored to be your principal—Reba
AIR FORCE ACADEMY PRESENTATION:
Molly Heath will be presenting on the Air Force Academy on Tuesday, March 23 at 2 PM! Sign up in room 11 if you would like to attend.
ATTENTION SENIORS—$1,000 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY WITH DEADLINE OF APRIL 15!
Aerojet is again offering a scholarship to an eligible Aviation High School senior! Applicants must be planning to pursue a STEM major and career and have a 3.0 grade point average or higher. Further details and copies of the application packet are available from Ms. Carper.
High School Proficiency Exam:
10th graders will be taking the Reading and Writing assessments on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. It is very important that you eat breakfast and come to school at 9 AM ready to test. Good Luck!
SOMETHING POSITIVE!!
Do you have the nerve to tell the person you like how much they make your day? Or do you wish you could tell someone you don’t know that their eyes are really pretty without being creepy? NOW YOU CAN! Contribute to the missing connections wall with sweet confessions and share the love. Teachers: make sure you stop by and drop a lil’ something too! Drop your compliments off in Ms. Wombold’s room 24
ATTENTION EVERYONE!
For all of you who are interested in the Film Festival on March 31, 2010 there are information slips available in the office. If you want to partake in the film festival there is also a sign-up sheet located on the front counter in the office. Only two more weeks until the deadline (March 26). If you have already finished your films you can turn them in to either James Kelley or Libanos Redda. Can't wait to see those films!!
Your Sophomore Class Captains,
James Kelley and Libanos Redda
MESSAGES FROM THE PTSA:
DAN HARTLEY DINNER
Get your tickets now and save!! Join us for this Family Tradition and Celebration of Aviation High School at the 6th Annual Dan Hartley Scholarship Potato Dinner & Auction on Friday March 19th, 2010. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. at the IAM #751 Union Hall 9125 15th Place South in Seattle.
Tickets are on sale this week, March 15 – 19, during lunch from 12:30 – 1:15 in the office through the PTSA. Adults $10 & Students $6. (Price will go up at the door to
$12 & $8)
The Hartley family will once again celebrate with us in honor of Dan Hartley – a key supporter, campaigner, and one of the founding champions of our school.
Enjoy an evening of great food and entertainment with silent & live auction items.
Some Auction Highlights include:
Galvin Aviation – Introductory Flight
Hartley Family –handmade toddler airplane rocker, Teddy Bear Pilor, and framed poster of the Antrim Coast brought back from Ireland
Reserved seating to Graduation
6 piece 9oz Waterford Tumblers – Lismore pattern
“Top of the Morning” basket
Skunkworks Fan Package
Hand Blown Glass by local artists
Senior Class 2010 autographed propeller offered at this year’s auction price
All donations to the scholarship fund are welcome regardless of attendance. Cash or check made payable to “AHS PTSA.” Visa or MC will be accepted at the event. Don’t forget your corporate match! Contact Liz Campisteguy at Campisteguy@gmail.com or phone 425 228 2845.
SENIOR GRAD NIGHT
The Senior Class had a very successful car wash making $1100! A huge THANK YOU to Andy’s Handy Mart for their generosity in sharing the 1st Class Car Wash with AHS for a day. Also, THANK YOU to all who came out to support our fundraiser and especially to our fabulous SENIORS who worked really hard and did a fantastic job all day!!!
RE: CPK FUNDRAISER MARCH 25, 26 & 27 – SEE YOU THERE!
California Pizza Kitchen graciously donates 20% of the check for those who bring in our flyer on fundraising night. Come help support the senior class party! Flyers will be available on the PTSA website, at the Dan Hartley dinner and in the office…
NOW AVAILABLE - FAMOUS OTIS SPUNKMEYER COOKIE DOUGH!
This is your once a year opportunity to order Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough and also benefit the Aviation High School PTSA. Your opportunity ends Tuesday March 30th, so don't miss out!
The Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough is pre frozen in individual servings so you can easily make a few cookies at a time. Your home will also smell wonderful each time you bake some of these fabulous cookies. Also, the cookie dough may be stored in your freezer for up to 12 months, so you can have great cookies all year long.
Aviation HS PTSA will be offering the delicious gourmet Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough as a fundraiser.
Sale starts this Tuesday, March 16!
Sale ends Tuesday March 30
Delivery expected the end of April/beginning of May.
All profits from Senior cookie dough sales will go towards the Grad Night party. Profits from all other sales will go to the general PTSA funds for the benefit of all students. For information please contact Kari Piehl at 425 255 3296 or 425 306 1947 or karipieh@msn.com
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:
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Come be part of AHS’s first ever Battle of the Bands! On June 4th the greatest bands AHS has ever seen will assemble to battle for the title of AHS’s Best Band. If you or your band is interested in participating, contact Jim Stone or Andy Chayer. Anyone can participate (not just AHS students). Otherwise, come see the greatest competition of all time! Look in the NOTAM for future information on tickets.
TALENT SHOW
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, the Big Top Talent Show is coming to a school near you! You have the opportunity to perform with other talented artists from your very own school in the biggest Talent Show in AHS history! Join us on April 30th for this spectacular event! To all performers: auditions will be held on Wednesday April 14th and Friday April 16th in the gym from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Show us what you can do!! Also, we have many behind the scenes jobs that must be filled including: Announcer, Talent Coordinator, Lighting Coordinator, Music Coordinator, Set Builders and Relocation Technicians. There will be a sign up list in the office for these positions.
ENGINEERING DISCOVERY DAYS
The UW’s Engineering Discovery Days continues the tradition of sharing their work with students, teachers and families. Registration is now open.
Saturday, April 24: High School, Community College Students and Pre-Majors: In addition to the exhibits and activities, students and their families learn about college admissions and university life. Presenters include UW Admissions, Scholarships and Financial Aid, Housing & Food services, and the Honors program.
Registration: Registration is required for groups of 10 or more and for groups arriving in buses. Registration is suggested for all who plan to participate so we can communicate any changes or logistical information. Click here to register
Quote of the Week:
Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it so it goes on flying anyway. – Mary Kay Ash
Monday, March 8, 2010
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTAM 030810
08 March 2010
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
Ballroom Dancing for beginners 3:40–4:00 p.m. in the Gym
Ballroom Dancing for advanced 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. in the Gym
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Room 7
Peer Tutoring (drop-in) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
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
VIP Tour w/Brad Lawrence, CEO of Esterline Technologies, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
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
Thursday
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Friday
Interviewing of 8th grade applicants, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Our Skunkworks Robotics team and Speech and Debate (S&D) team are just back from an exciting and rewarding weekend of competition!
In a message to staff, S&D Coach Shiroma wrote, “Just wanted to let everyone know how we did at our national qualifiers. This was our second year going and we sent the maximum of four Public Forum teams to compete. In a pool of 24 teams we did relatively well. The competition was a double elimination tournament, and Jenny Gao and Libby Redda made top 12, Hayk Saakian and Ted Tagami made top 7, John Doty and Justin Dubinsky got 5th, and Albert Ta and Brian Chan got 3rd, and first alternate slot for the national tournament. In speech we sent 7 students and Jenny made it to the top 8 of 24 in Foreign Extemporaneous, and Hayk made it to the final round and got 4th place and second alternate to the national tournament. While none of our teams actually qualified to the tournament, we made a good showing, eliminating 3rd and 4th year competitors. If you see any of these students around, be sure to congratulate them on their achievements. I, on the other hand, will try to catch up on a little more sleep.” Congratulations, Speech and Debaters! We are very proud of you!
Our Skunks were in Portland this past weekend for their first big competition, and they, too, returned victorious. In a message to the Skunkworks Team and parents, Coach Steele wrote, “The team performed magnificently...you should all be very proud of yourselves and your team members. We won the Kleiner-Perkins Award, the Website Award AND the Safety Award. Winning three awards in one regional is incredibly rare, and we all need to thank the tremendous mentor support that allowed the team to put together the documents and knowledge to show the judges what we are about. We also fought very hard on the field and ended up in the Semi-finals, losing only to the Regional winners. We are certainly a force on the
field…and I will NEVER forget those 2 last quarter final matches when we really got to show what we could do. We are a team…and you are ALL winners!” Indeed, you are, Skunks! Congratulations! Next competition is at Key Arena, and we’ll be there cheering for you!
On a different note, if you watched the Academy Awards last night, I hope your favorites were on stage! Our own future television and film director, Kevin Schilling, predicted who would take the awards, and I think he may have predicted well! My prediction is that Mr. Schilling will someday be on that very stage, accepting his own awards! Let’s hope he remembers his roots at AHS!
Best to all for an inspiring week of learning! Honored to be your principal. Reba
FROM THE OFFICE
With the cold and flu season upon us we are in desperate need of boxes of tissues. Donations will be gratefully received.
ATTENTION EVERYONE!
For everyone who is interested in the Film Festival on March 31, 2010, there are information slips available in the office. If you want to partake in the film festival, there is also a sign-up sheet located on the front counter in the office. Only three more weeks until the deadline. Can't wait to see those films!!
Your Sophomore Class Captains, James Kelley and Libanos Redda
PTSA FUNDRAISER
Famous Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough will be available soon!
Aviation HS PTSA will be offering the delicious gourmet Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough as a fundraiser. Sale starts Tuesday March 16th and ends Tuesday March 30th. Delivery expected the end of April/beginning of May.
The frozen Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough is pre-frozen in individual servings so you can easily make a few cookies at a time. You home will also smell wonderful each time you bake some cookies. The cookie dough also keeps in the freezer for up to 12 months, so you can have great cookies all year long.
All profits from Senior cookie dough sales will go towards the Grad Night party. Profits from the all other sales will go to the general PTSA funds for the benefit of all students. For information please contact Kari Piehl at 425 255 3296 or 425 306 1947 or karipieh@msn.com.
PRESENTATION
Florida Tech will be presenting Tuesday, March 23 at 2 PM and Central Washington University will be presenting Tuesday, March 30 at 2 PM. Sign up in Ms. Carper’s office if you are interested!
SKUNKWORKS
Please come to the Skunkworks parent meeting this Thursday, March 11th at 6:30 PM in Mr. Joshi's room Information will be discussed for the Seattle Regional competition at Key Arena March 25th - 27th. See you there!
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Come be part of AHS’s first ever Battle of the Bands! On June 4th the greatest bands AHS has ever seen will assemble to battle for the title of AHS’s Best Band. If you or your band is interested in participating, contact Jim Stone or Andy Chayer. Anyone can participate (not just AHS students). Otherwise, come see the greatest competition of all time! Look in the NOTAM for future information on tickets.
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:
DAN HARTLEY DINNER
The 6th Annual Dan Hartley Scholarship Potato Dinner & Auction Friday, March 19, 2010doors open at 5:45 pm. The program is from 6- 8 PM at the IAM #751 Union Hall 9125 15th Place South in Seattle.
We will have great food, entertainment, & auction items.
All proceeds are awarded to AHS students as scholarships. Tickets will be sold in advance for a reduced rate during lunch in the AHS main office from March 15-19.
Tickets may also be purchased at the door for Adults $12 & Students $8.
Student volunteers still needed for greeting, decorating/set up, serving, & clean up.
GREAT WAY TO GET YOUR SERVICE HOURS IN!
Adult help needed for food/kitchen prep, set up/clean up & auction help/procurement, & to bring a dessert. Please sign up in the AHS office or contact.
Co-Chairs Liz Campisteguy at Campisteguy@gmail.com - phone 425-228-2845 OR
Bonnie Gustafson at kbkgus@comcast.net - phone 206-409-6903
See you all there at this wonderful celebration of our awesome school!
Why Dan Hartley?
Dan Hartley was one of the earliest champions of Aviation High School. A local Highline resident, Dan enjoyed a life-long career in aviation and aerospace at Boeing where he also served as President of his union, the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA). When Dan heard about the plans for Aviation High School, he immediately became one of the school’s strongest advocates-speaking before the Highline District School Board and encouraging others to lend their support.
Dan Hartley was also a family man who, along with his loving wife Marian, raised four children. Sadly Dan passed away on March 17, 2004 on his 70th birthday of complications from a second heart attack. Characteristically, his family requested that remembrances be made to Dan’s favorite causes, one of which was Aviation High School. The school could not have been more honored. We know that the students coming to Aviation High School are the young Dan Hartley’s of the future.
All proceeds from this annual PTSA sponsored Potato Dinner will be added to the Dan Hartley Scholarship Fund. As the funds continue to grow, students in the graduating class that best exemplify the traits and characteristics of Dan, will be eligible to earn the award.
AHS DANCE OFF
Welcome one and all to the very first AHS Dance OFF! There is a $5 entry fee to compete for the prize. You will receive the piece of music on March 10th giving you seven days to prepare your performance. The competition will be March 17th at lunch; be there or be an equilateral parallelogram! To enter send an email to Katherannereese@comcast.net with your name, grade, dance style and whether you are dancing solo or with a group.
TALENT SHOW
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, the Big Top Talent Show is coming to a school near you! You have the opportunity to perform with other talented artists from your very own school in the biggest Talent Show in AHS history! Join us on April 30th for this spectacular event! To all performers: auditions will be held on Wednesday April 14th and Friday April 16th in the gym from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Show us what you can do!! Also, we have many behind the scenes jobs that must be filled including: Announcer, Talent Coordinator, Lighting Coordinator, Music Coordinator, Set Builders and Relocation Technicians. There will be a sign up list in the office for these positions.
LATINO PARENT ADVOCACY GROUP (LPAG)
The LPAG is a new Highline School District Group run by parents with the purpose of representing the Latino population and to act a as a liaison between the schools, the district and the superintendent. LPAG intends to provide educational information for parents and students, to offer opportunities to develop leadership skills and to advocate for a better education for our children.
Please join us at our meeting on Wednesday March 10, 2010 at Hazel Valley Elementary School (402 SW 132nd St, Burien WA 98146) from 6:00 to 8:00pm. A Hilltop teacher will talk about the difference between the ELL and Dual Language programs, a speaker from Washington State University will present on volunteering and the principal of Hazel Valley will talk about the importance of Latino parents’ involvement. We hope to see you there!
The meetings are held in Spanish (if you need an interpreter, please contact the school district at 206-433-2389). Childcare will be provided. Please feel free to bring a snack to share.
ENGINEERING DISCOVERY DAYS
The UW’s Engineering Discovery Days continues the tradition of sharing their work with students, teachers and families. Registration is now open.
Saturday, April 24: High School, Community College Students and Pre-Majors: In addition to the exhibits and activities, students and their families learn about college admissions and university life. Presenters include UW Admissions, Scholarships and Financial Aid, Housing & Food services, and the Honors program.
Registration: Registration is required for groups of 10 or more and for groups arriving in buses. Registration is suggested for all who plan to participate so we can communicate any changes or logistical information. Click here to register
Quotes of the Week:
“The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves.” ~Sophacles
“Imagination is the highest kite that one can fly.” ~Lauren Bacall
NOTAM 030810
08 March 2010
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
Ballroom Dancing for beginners 3:40–4:00 p.m. in the Gym
Ballroom Dancing for advanced 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. in the Gym
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Room 7
Peer Tutoring (drop-in) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
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
VIP Tour w/Brad Lawrence, CEO of Esterline Technologies, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
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
Thursday
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Friday
Interviewing of 8th grade applicants, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Our Skunkworks Robotics team and Speech and Debate (S&D) team are just back from an exciting and rewarding weekend of competition!
In a message to staff, S&D Coach Shiroma wrote, “Just wanted to let everyone know how we did at our national qualifiers. This was our second year going and we sent the maximum of four Public Forum teams to compete. In a pool of 24 teams we did relatively well. The competition was a double elimination tournament, and Jenny Gao and Libby Redda made top 12, Hayk Saakian and Ted Tagami made top 7, John Doty and Justin Dubinsky got 5th, and Albert Ta and Brian Chan got 3rd, and first alternate slot for the national tournament. In speech we sent 7 students and Jenny made it to the top 8 of 24 in Foreign Extemporaneous, and Hayk made it to the final round and got 4th place and second alternate to the national tournament. While none of our teams actually qualified to the tournament, we made a good showing, eliminating 3rd and 4th year competitors. If you see any of these students around, be sure to congratulate them on their achievements. I, on the other hand, will try to catch up on a little more sleep.” Congratulations, Speech and Debaters! We are very proud of you!
Our Skunks were in Portland this past weekend for their first big competition, and they, too, returned victorious. In a message to the Skunkworks Team and parents, Coach Steele wrote, “The team performed magnificently...you should all be very proud of yourselves and your team members. We won the Kleiner-Perkins Award, the Website Award AND the Safety Award. Winning three awards in one regional is incredibly rare, and we all need to thank the tremendous mentor support that allowed the team to put together the documents and knowledge to show the judges what we are about. We also fought very hard on the field and ended up in the Semi-finals, losing only to the Regional winners. We are certainly a force on the
field…and I will NEVER forget those 2 last quarter final matches when we really got to show what we could do. We are a team…and you are ALL winners!” Indeed, you are, Skunks! Congratulations! Next competition is at Key Arena, and we’ll be there cheering for you!
On a different note, if you watched the Academy Awards last night, I hope your favorites were on stage! Our own future television and film director, Kevin Schilling, predicted who would take the awards, and I think he may have predicted well! My prediction is that Mr. Schilling will someday be on that very stage, accepting his own awards! Let’s hope he remembers his roots at AHS!
Best to all for an inspiring week of learning! Honored to be your principal. Reba
FROM THE OFFICE
With the cold and flu season upon us we are in desperate need of boxes of tissues. Donations will be gratefully received.
ATTENTION EVERYONE!
For everyone who is interested in the Film Festival on March 31, 2010, there are information slips available in the office. If you want to partake in the film festival, there is also a sign-up sheet located on the front counter in the office. Only three more weeks until the deadline. Can't wait to see those films!!
Your Sophomore Class Captains, James Kelley and Libanos Redda
PTSA FUNDRAISER
Famous Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough will be available soon!
Aviation HS PTSA will be offering the delicious gourmet Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough as a fundraiser. Sale starts Tuesday March 16th and ends Tuesday March 30th. Delivery expected the end of April/beginning of May.
The frozen Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough is pre-frozen in individual servings so you can easily make a few cookies at a time. You home will also smell wonderful each time you bake some cookies. The cookie dough also keeps in the freezer for up to 12 months, so you can have great cookies all year long.
All profits from Senior cookie dough sales will go towards the Grad Night party. Profits from the all other sales will go to the general PTSA funds for the benefit of all students. For information please contact Kari Piehl at 425 255 3296 or 425 306 1947 or karipieh@msn.com.
PRESENTATION
Florida Tech will be presenting Tuesday, March 23 at 2 PM and Central Washington University will be presenting Tuesday, March 30 at 2 PM. Sign up in Ms. Carper’s office if you are interested!
SKUNKWORKS
Please come to the Skunkworks parent meeting this Thursday, March 11th at 6:30 PM in Mr. Joshi's room Information will be discussed for the Seattle Regional competition at Key Arena March 25th - 27th. See you there!
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Come be part of AHS’s first ever Battle of the Bands! On June 4th the greatest bands AHS has ever seen will assemble to battle for the title of AHS’s Best Band. If you or your band is interested in participating, contact Jim Stone or Andy Chayer. Anyone can participate (not just AHS students). Otherwise, come see the greatest competition of all time! Look in the NOTAM for future information on tickets.
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:
DAN HARTLEY DINNER
The 6th Annual Dan Hartley Scholarship Potato Dinner & Auction Friday, March 19, 2010doors open at 5:45 pm. The program is from 6- 8 PM at the IAM #751 Union Hall 9125 15th Place South in Seattle.
We will have great food, entertainment, & auction items.
All proceeds are awarded to AHS students as scholarships. Tickets will be sold in advance for a reduced rate during lunch in the AHS main office from March 15-19.
Tickets may also be purchased at the door for Adults $12 & Students $8.
Student volunteers still needed for greeting, decorating/set up, serving, & clean up.
GREAT WAY TO GET YOUR SERVICE HOURS IN!
Adult help needed for food/kitchen prep, set up/clean up & auction help/procurement, & to bring a dessert. Please sign up in the AHS office or contact.
Co-Chairs Liz Campisteguy at Campisteguy@gmail.com - phone 425-228-2845 OR
Bonnie Gustafson at kbkgus@comcast.net - phone 206-409-6903
See you all there at this wonderful celebration of our awesome school!
Why Dan Hartley?
Dan Hartley was one of the earliest champions of Aviation High School. A local Highline resident, Dan enjoyed a life-long career in aviation and aerospace at Boeing where he also served as President of his union, the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA). When Dan heard about the plans for Aviation High School, he immediately became one of the school’s strongest advocates-speaking before the Highline District School Board and encouraging others to lend their support.
Dan Hartley was also a family man who, along with his loving wife Marian, raised four children. Sadly Dan passed away on March 17, 2004 on his 70th birthday of complications from a second heart attack. Characteristically, his family requested that remembrances be made to Dan’s favorite causes, one of which was Aviation High School. The school could not have been more honored. We know that the students coming to Aviation High School are the young Dan Hartley’s of the future.
All proceeds from this annual PTSA sponsored Potato Dinner will be added to the Dan Hartley Scholarship Fund. As the funds continue to grow, students in the graduating class that best exemplify the traits and characteristics of Dan, will be eligible to earn the award.
AHS DANCE OFF
Welcome one and all to the very first AHS Dance OFF! There is a $5 entry fee to compete for the prize. You will receive the piece of music on March 10th giving you seven days to prepare your performance. The competition will be March 17th at lunch; be there or be an equilateral parallelogram! To enter send an email to Katherannereese@comcast.net with your name, grade, dance style and whether you are dancing solo or with a group.
TALENT SHOW
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, the Big Top Talent Show is coming to a school near you! You have the opportunity to perform with other talented artists from your very own school in the biggest Talent Show in AHS history! Join us on April 30th for this spectacular event! To all performers: auditions will be held on Wednesday April 14th and Friday April 16th in the gym from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Show us what you can do!! Also, we have many behind the scenes jobs that must be filled including: Announcer, Talent Coordinator, Lighting Coordinator, Music Coordinator, Set Builders and Relocation Technicians. There will be a sign up list in the office for these positions.
LATINO PARENT ADVOCACY GROUP (LPAG)
The LPAG is a new Highline School District Group run by parents with the purpose of representing the Latino population and to act a as a liaison between the schools, the district and the superintendent. LPAG intends to provide educational information for parents and students, to offer opportunities to develop leadership skills and to advocate for a better education for our children.
Please join us at our meeting on Wednesday March 10, 2010 at Hazel Valley Elementary School (402 SW 132nd St, Burien WA 98146) from 6:00 to 8:00pm. A Hilltop teacher will talk about the difference between the ELL and Dual Language programs, a speaker from Washington State University will present on volunteering and the principal of Hazel Valley will talk about the importance of Latino parents’ involvement. We hope to see you there!
The meetings are held in Spanish (if you need an interpreter, please contact the school district at 206-433-2389). Childcare will be provided. Please feel free to bring a snack to share.
ENGINEERING DISCOVERY DAYS
The UW’s Engineering Discovery Days continues the tradition of sharing their work with students, teachers and families. Registration is now open.
Saturday, April 24: High School, Community College Students and Pre-Majors: In addition to the exhibits and activities, students and their families learn about college admissions and university life. Presenters include UW Admissions, Scholarships and Financial Aid, Housing & Food services, and the Honors program.
Registration: Registration is required for groups of 10 or more and for groups arriving in buses. Registration is suggested for all who plan to participate so we can communicate any changes or logistical information. Click here to register
Quotes of the Week:
“The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves.” ~Sophacles
“Imagination is the highest kite that one can fly.” ~Lauren Bacall
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTAM 030110
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
Peer Tutoring (drop-in) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
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
VIP on Campus 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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
Thursday
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Robotics competition in Portland
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
Robotics Competition in Portland
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
This week’s NOTAM is filled with important announcements of upcoming events and commendations for many AHS students who have been actively involved in athletics, sports of the mind, artistic endeavors, mentoring activities, and planning of ASB-related activities. I encourage you to read through the entire NOTAM and congratulate those students whose names are in bold print. I am proud of all of you!
Special congratulations go to three junior women who will soon be honored by the Association of University Women for their outstanding accomplishments in science, math, and technology. Lydia Johnston will be recognized as AHS’s recipient in science; Melissa Lewis for math; and Roxann Roque for technology. Congratulations, ladies! I’ll look forward to seeing you honored in late May!
Our awesome PTSA is busy planning the annual Dan Hartley Potato Dinner, which will be held on Friday, March 19. I am encouraging students and families—current, past, and future—to attend this important event. Doing so makes a big difference in our ability to award scholarships each year! And besides…it’s fun! Read more about it in a later section of the NOTAM and mark your calendars to attend!
Special thanks to everyone who helped with interviewing eighth grade applicants last Saturday—Matt Gilbert, Matt Iverson, Paula Cieszkiewicz, Claire Fernandez, Amanuail Ambaye, Jared Sharp, Melissa Lewis, Jeffry Reynolds, Andrew Reece, Ms. Stark and Ms. Pappas. We appreciate you! There will be more opportunities to serve on an interview team, too, so please see Ms. Stark if you are interested in participating.
Enjoy an inspiring week of learning! Honored to be your principal—Reba
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SCIENCE OLYMPIANS!
This weekend, 45 of our Olympians traveled to Seattle Central Community College to participate in the 2010 Northwest Washington Regional Science Olympiad. The Olympiad was the culmination of months of effort and hard work. As we have come to expect, our three teams represented the school with distinction, demonstrating good sportsmanship, superlative cooperation, and outstanding resilience.
While we celebrate individuals’ contributions (see below), successful teams rely on each person to do their part; our Olympians did and do! Our Phoenix team came in third place (in a field of 24 teams) and therefore qualified for a berth at State on 9 April 2010. Our Pegasus and Hippogriff teams came in at 12th and 13th place, respectively.
Some particularly notable performances include:
Rebecca and Susan Pham placed first in both Cell Biology and Disease Detectives
Salina Abraham and Matt Petroske placed first in Remote Sensing
Wendy Au and Daryl Phuong placed third in Elevated Bridge
Wendy Au and Albert Ta placed third in Mission Possible
Daryl Phuong and Ted Tagami placed second in Environmental Chemistry
Jenny Gao and Libby Redda placed third in Forensics, and Kathryn Shaw and Viviana Ramirez placed fourth.
Andrew May and Ryan Sanders placed fourth in Egg-o-Naut
Special congratulations to our first-time Olympians, including outstanding work on the part of:
Allen May and Carlos Herrera placed first in Egg-o-Naut
Regina O’Kelley and Manmeet Singh placed fifth in Ornithology
Naomi Smith, Emily Kelley, and Jenni Luoma placed fifth in Mission Possible
The day was topped off by a surprise birthday celebration for both Mrs. Durrant and Mr. McComb.
As with any event of this magnitude, we could not have done it without the continued help of our parent supporters and volunteers: Mr. Balsiger, Mr. Smith, Mrs. May, Mr. O’Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. Malchodi, Ms. Mays, Mr. and Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Elliott, and Mr. and Mrs. Phuong.
CONGRATULATIONS TO PTSA REFLECTIONS PARTICIPANTS:
The following AHS students are recognized for their participation in the 2009-2010 PTA Reflections Contest, “Beauty Is…”:
Danica Balsiger & Sarah DeWeese each received a Finalist award at AHS and Award of Excellence at the Highline Council for their literary entries.
Molly Torgerson received a Finalist award at AHS and Outstanding Interpretation from Highline Council for her literature entry entitled “In Plain Sight” earning it a spot in the state competition.
Mariko Yoshino also received a Finalist award at AHS and Outstanding Interpretation from Highline Council for her visual arts piece entitled “Beach Babe” earning it a spot in the state competition. Good luck at state Molly & Mariko. We celebrated with all four participants last week with a special prize & lunch from Tuscany at Des Moines Creek Restaurant. Want to earn a free lunch and great prize too? Plan to participate next year when the Reflections theme for 2010-2011 will be “Together We Can...”
NICE WORK AJ, WENDY, SARAH!
Many, many thanks to AJ Sullivan, Wendy Au, and Sarah Canul for their amazing MC-ing skills! As mentees, these three students volunteered to develop the agenda and served as Masters of Ceremonies at the most recent Mentor Meeting. During the breakfast event on February 10th, they welcomed over 80 mentors and students, shared program updates, provided great insight into their own mentor/mentee experiences, and challenged everyone in the room to network with someone in the room they’d never met. It was a spirited meeting, and wildly successful thanks to their professionalism and humor. ~ Ms. Pappas
CONGRATULATIONS TO AHS ATHLETES:
Congratulations go out to the 2010 State Dive Champion Troy Neklason, a junior at Aviation High School. Diving for Highline, he placed 1st in League, 1st in District, and now 1st place at the State meet Saturday at the Aquatic Center in Federal Way. His 3rd year at state, he holds a bronze, a silver, and now a gold medal. Sixteen-year old Neklason will now compete in a Regional meet in Beaverton, OR and a West National meet in Minneapolis, MN in April.
Jason Lemley, Andrew Garrido, and Troy N. all had an excellent STATE meet! Andrew Garrido’s 200 Free Relay placed 8rh; Jason Lemley placed 6th in the 50 Freestyle, 11th in the 100 Backstroke, and his two relays, 200 Medley Relay and 400 Freestyle Relay placed 4th. The Mt. Rainier Rams placed 4th overall. Congratulations to all!
CAP
Urgent! Young women (particularly CAP members) to host a student from out of the area during the Women Fly event at the Museum of Flight.
Details:
The date of the event is 5 March. You will host one (or two) girls the nights of 5 and 6 March. You and your family will take the girl you are hosting to the Museum of Flight Saturday (6 March) for a tour and briefing. Parents are invited to join and all participants will be admitted to the museum free. Bring the girl you are hosting to the AHS parking lot Sunday (7 March) by 1145 so she can catch her ride back home.
Contact
Dr. Edgerton (edgertrt@hsd401.org).
Capt Laura Catlett (kittenbritches@msn.com, 509-826-5565).
ENGINEERING DISCOVERY DAYS
The UW’s Engineering Discovery Days continues the tradition of sharing their work with students, teachers and families. Registration is now open.
Saturday, April 24: High School, Community College Students and Pre-Majors: In addition to the exhibits and activities, students and their families learn about college admissions and university life. Presenters include UW Admissions, Scholarships and Financial Aid, Housing & Food services, and the Honors program.
Registration: Registration is required for groups of 10 or more and for groups arriving in buses. Registration is suggested for all who plan to participate so we can communicate any changes or logistical information. Click here to register
SKUNKWORKS
Save the Date! Please come to the Skunkworks parent meeting Thursday, March 11th at 6:30 p.m. in Mr. Joshi's room (right next to Coach Steele's room). Information will be discussed for the Seattle Regional competition at Key Arena March 25th - 27th. See you there!
MORP DANCE
Get psyched for this year's "Party on the Moon" MORP on March 27, 2010 from 8:00-11:00 PM. Come and wear your own creative neon attire to make you glow in the dark! Prices for singles are $8 w/ASB and $12 w/o ASB, and prices for couples are $12 w/ASB and $22 w/o ASB. When you buy your tickets you will also get a complimentary glow accessory on the night of the dance. We will begin selling tickets on March 15th in the cafeteria. Also, if you plan on bringing guests make sure to have your guests passes turned in by March 24th before 3:30 p.m. Tune in for further details. Chaperones are needed the night of the dance, so teachers or parents please let Mr. Dezember know ASAP if you would like to go. Can't wait to see you there!
Your freshmen Class Captains, Tran Tonnu and Conrad Nark
ATTENTION EVERYONE!
For everyone who is interested in the Film Festival on March 31, 2010 there are information slips available in the office. If you want to partake in the film festival there are also sign-up sheets located on the front counter in the office. Cannot wait to see those films!!
~Your Sophomore Class Captains, James Kelley and Libanos Redda
DAN HARTLEY DINNER
The 6th Annual Dan Hartley Scholarship Potato Dinner & Auction Friday, March 19, 2010doors open at 5:45 pm. The program is from 6- 8 PM at the IAM #751 Union Hall 9125 15th Place South in Seattle.
We will have great food, entertainment,& auction items.
All proceeds are awarded to AHS students as scholarships. Tickets will be sold in advance for a reduced rate during lunch in the AHS main office from March 15-19. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for Adults $12 & Students $8.
Student volunteers needed for greeting, decorating/set up, serving, & clean up.
GREAT WAY TO GET YOUR SERVICE HOURS IN!
Adult help needed for food/kitchen, promotion/ticket sales, set up/clean up & auction organizer/procurement. Please sign up in the AHS office or contact.
Co-Chairs Liz Campisteguy at Campisteguy@gmail.com - phone 425-228-2845 OR
Bonnie Gustafson at kbkgus@comcast.net - phone 206-409-6903
See you all there at this wonderful celebration of our awesome school!
Why Dan Hartley?
Dan Hartley was one of the earliest champions of Aviation High School. A local Highline resident, Dan enjoyed a life-long career in aviation and aerospace at Boeing where he also served as President of his union, the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA). When Dan heard about the plans for Aviation High School, he immediately became one of the school’s strongest advocates speaking before the Highline District School Board and encouraging others to lend their support.
Dan Hartley was also a family man who, along with his loving wife Marian, raised four children. Sadly Dan passed away on March 17, 2004 on his 70th birthday of complications from a second heart attack. Characteristically, his family requested that remembrances be made to Dan’s favorite causes, one of which was Aviation High School. The school could not have been more honored. We know that the students coming to Aviation High School are the young Dan Hartley’s of the future.
All proceeds from this annual PTSA sponsored Potato Dinner will be added to the Dan Hartley Scholarship Fund. As the funds continue to grow, students in the graduating class that best exemplify the traits and characteristics of Dan, will be eligible to earn the award.
SOPHOMORE FAMILIES:
The new Washington State High School Proficiency Exam is coming soon! AHS students have a proud tradition of scoring well on the assessments and a long tradition of sophomores having plenty to eat and drink during the test. Coincidence? I think not. Please donate water and snacks if you can! Thanks!
AHS DANCE OFF
Welcome one and all to the very first AHS Dance OFF! There is a $5 entry fee to compete for the prize. You will receive the piece of music on March 10th giving you seven days to prepare your performance. The competition will be March 17th at lunch; be there or be square! To enter send an email to Katherannereese@comcast.net with your name, grade, dance style and whether you are dancing solo or with a group.
TALENT SHOW
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, the Big Top Talent Show is coming to a school near you! You have the opportunity to perform with other talented artists from your very own school in the biggest Talent Show in AHS history! Join us on April 30th for this spectacular event! To all performers: auditions will be held on Wednesday April 14th and Friday April 16th in the gym from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Show us what you can do!! Also, we have many behind the scenes jobs that must be filled including: Announcer, Talent Coordinator, Lighting Coordinator, Music Coordinator, Set Builders and Relocation Technicians. There will be a sign up list in the office for these positions.
SAT STUDY CLUB
The end of the year is fast approaching and many of you will be taking the SAT in June. The SAT is an important part of college admissions and scholarship eligibility. It is well known that studying in teams helps students better understand the material and gives them a chance to discuss it. Whether you are taking it this year or next, or even both, come to Dr. K’s room Tuesdays from 3:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to prepare for this important test! See you there!
MUSICALLY INCLINED?
You and I are Mortal, But Rock and Roll Will Never Die!!!
A new opportunity for you to expand your musical prowess has arisen. Starting in March, Andy Chayer and Jose Aguilar will be offering entry level group guitar lessons Thursday morning at 8:15 am in the Cafeteria. Lessons will occur once a week, and will include basic chords, simple scales, simple songs. It is free to everyone, all you need is a guitar. (If you don’t have one, don’t sweat it, we have a few extras.) To sign up, just give either Andy or Jose a heads up, and you will be put on the list. See You There!
GAME CLUB
The Game Club is looking to stock its seriously awesome gamer cabinet with more awesome games. Checkers and chess are not a necessity, however, are a welcome donation, card games are highly desired. If your games are gathering dust, feel free to bring them to Mr. Wards’ room. Thank you
LATINO PARENT ADVOCACY GROUP (LPAG)
The LPAG is a new Highline School District Group run by parents with the purpose of representing the Latino population and to act a as a liaison between the schools, the district and the superintendent. LPAG intends to provide educational information for parents and students, to offer opportunities to develop leadership skills and to advocate for a better education for our children.
Please join us at our meeting on Wednesday March 10, 2010 at Hazel Valley Elementary School (402 SW 132nd St, Burien WA 98146) from 6:00 to 8:00pm. A Hilltop teacher will talk about the difference between the ELL and Dual Language programs, a speaker from Washington State University will present on volunteering and the principal of Hazel Valley will talk about the importance of Latino parents’ involvement. We hope to see you there!
The meetings are held in Spanish (if you need an interpreter, please contact the school district at 206-433-2389). Childcare will be provided. Please feel free to bring a snack to share.
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:
AP STUDENTS
All students planning to take AP tests in May should make a down payment by March 1. The final payment is due on April 1.
The test fee is $86 per test taken. A deposit of $15 per test is due on March 1; the balance is due on April 1, 2010. The deposit and fee for tests are reduced for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Students should contact Ms. Lefevre, the school bookkeeper, for more information.
Quote of the Week:
If pilots encounter a problem with the plane during flight, they fill out a form, called a 'gripe sheet,' which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight. Here are some maintenance complaints submitted by pilots (marked with a P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers.
Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
Almost replaced left inside main tire.
Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
Something loose in cockpit.
Something tightened in cockpit.
Dead bugs on windshield.
Live bugs on back-order.
Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200-feet-per-minute descent.
Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
Evidence removed.
DME volume unbelievably loud.
DME volume set to more believable level.
Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
That's what friction locks are for.
IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
IFF is always inoperative in OFF mode.
Suspected crack in windshield.
Suspect you're right.
Number 3 engine missing.
Engine found on right wing after brief search.
Aircraft handles funny.
Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right and be serious.
Target radar hums.
Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
Mouse in cockpit.
Cat installed.
Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like an elf pounding on something with a hammer.
Took hammer away from the elf.
NOTAM 030110
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
Peer Tutoring (drop-in) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
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
VIP on Campus 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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
Thursday
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Robotics competition in Portland
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
Robotics Competition in Portland
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
This week’s NOTAM is filled with important announcements of upcoming events and commendations for many AHS students who have been actively involved in athletics, sports of the mind, artistic endeavors, mentoring activities, and planning of ASB-related activities. I encourage you to read through the entire NOTAM and congratulate those students whose names are in bold print. I am proud of all of you!
Special congratulations go to three junior women who will soon be honored by the Association of University Women for their outstanding accomplishments in science, math, and technology. Lydia Johnston will be recognized as AHS’s recipient in science; Melissa Lewis for math; and Roxann Roque for technology. Congratulations, ladies! I’ll look forward to seeing you honored in late May!
Our awesome PTSA is busy planning the annual Dan Hartley Potato Dinner, which will be held on Friday, March 19. I am encouraging students and families—current, past, and future—to attend this important event. Doing so makes a big difference in our ability to award scholarships each year! And besides…it’s fun! Read more about it in a later section of the NOTAM and mark your calendars to attend!
Special thanks to everyone who helped with interviewing eighth grade applicants last Saturday—Matt Gilbert, Matt Iverson, Paula Cieszkiewicz, Claire Fernandez, Amanuail Ambaye, Jared Sharp, Melissa Lewis, Jeffry Reynolds, Andrew Reece, Ms. Stark and Ms. Pappas. We appreciate you! There will be more opportunities to serve on an interview team, too, so please see Ms. Stark if you are interested in participating.
Enjoy an inspiring week of learning! Honored to be your principal—Reba
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SCIENCE OLYMPIANS!
This weekend, 45 of our Olympians traveled to Seattle Central Community College to participate in the 2010 Northwest Washington Regional Science Olympiad. The Olympiad was the culmination of months of effort and hard work. As we have come to expect, our three teams represented the school with distinction, demonstrating good sportsmanship, superlative cooperation, and outstanding resilience.
While we celebrate individuals’ contributions (see below), successful teams rely on each person to do their part; our Olympians did and do! Our Phoenix team came in third place (in a field of 24 teams) and therefore qualified for a berth at State on 9 April 2010. Our Pegasus and Hippogriff teams came in at 12th and 13th place, respectively.
Some particularly notable performances include:
Rebecca and Susan Pham placed first in both Cell Biology and Disease Detectives
Salina Abraham and Matt Petroske placed first in Remote Sensing
Wendy Au and Daryl Phuong placed third in Elevated Bridge
Wendy Au and Albert Ta placed third in Mission Possible
Daryl Phuong and Ted Tagami placed second in Environmental Chemistry
Jenny Gao and Libby Redda placed third in Forensics, and Kathryn Shaw and Viviana Ramirez placed fourth.
Andrew May and Ryan Sanders placed fourth in Egg-o-Naut
Special congratulations to our first-time Olympians, including outstanding work on the part of:
Allen May and Carlos Herrera placed first in Egg-o-Naut
Regina O’Kelley and Manmeet Singh placed fifth in Ornithology
Naomi Smith, Emily Kelley, and Jenni Luoma placed fifth in Mission Possible
The day was topped off by a surprise birthday celebration for both Mrs. Durrant and Mr. McComb.
As with any event of this magnitude, we could not have done it without the continued help of our parent supporters and volunteers: Mr. Balsiger, Mr. Smith, Mrs. May, Mr. O’Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. Malchodi, Ms. Mays, Mr. and Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Elliott, and Mr. and Mrs. Phuong.
CONGRATULATIONS TO PTSA REFLECTIONS PARTICIPANTS:
The following AHS students are recognized for their participation in the 2009-2010 PTA Reflections Contest, “Beauty Is…”:
Danica Balsiger & Sarah DeWeese each received a Finalist award at AHS and Award of Excellence at the Highline Council for their literary entries.
Molly Torgerson received a Finalist award at AHS and Outstanding Interpretation from Highline Council for her literature entry entitled “In Plain Sight” earning it a spot in the state competition.
Mariko Yoshino also received a Finalist award at AHS and Outstanding Interpretation from Highline Council for her visual arts piece entitled “Beach Babe” earning it a spot in the state competition. Good luck at state Molly & Mariko. We celebrated with all four participants last week with a special prize & lunch from Tuscany at Des Moines Creek Restaurant. Want to earn a free lunch and great prize too? Plan to participate next year when the Reflections theme for 2010-2011 will be “Together We Can...”
NICE WORK AJ, WENDY, SARAH!
Many, many thanks to AJ Sullivan, Wendy Au, and Sarah Canul for their amazing MC-ing skills! As mentees, these three students volunteered to develop the agenda and served as Masters of Ceremonies at the most recent Mentor Meeting. During the breakfast event on February 10th, they welcomed over 80 mentors and students, shared program updates, provided great insight into their own mentor/mentee experiences, and challenged everyone in the room to network with someone in the room they’d never met. It was a spirited meeting, and wildly successful thanks to their professionalism and humor. ~ Ms. Pappas
CONGRATULATIONS TO AHS ATHLETES:
Congratulations go out to the 2010 State Dive Champion Troy Neklason, a junior at Aviation High School. Diving for Highline, he placed 1st in League, 1st in District, and now 1st place at the State meet Saturday at the Aquatic Center in Federal Way. His 3rd year at state, he holds a bronze, a silver, and now a gold medal. Sixteen-year old Neklason will now compete in a Regional meet in Beaverton, OR and a West National meet in Minneapolis, MN in April.
Jason Lemley, Andrew Garrido, and Troy N. all had an excellent STATE meet! Andrew Garrido’s 200 Free Relay placed 8rh; Jason Lemley placed 6th in the 50 Freestyle, 11th in the 100 Backstroke, and his two relays, 200 Medley Relay and 400 Freestyle Relay placed 4th. The Mt. Rainier Rams placed 4th overall. Congratulations to all!
CAP
Urgent! Young women (particularly CAP members) to host a student from out of the area during the Women Fly event at the Museum of Flight.
Details:
The date of the event is 5 March. You will host one (or two) girls the nights of 5 and 6 March. You and your family will take the girl you are hosting to the Museum of Flight Saturday (6 March) for a tour and briefing. Parents are invited to join and all participants will be admitted to the museum free. Bring the girl you are hosting to the AHS parking lot Sunday (7 March) by 1145 so she can catch her ride back home.
Contact
Dr. Edgerton (edgertrt@hsd401.org).
Capt Laura Catlett (kittenbritches@msn.com, 509-826-5565).
ENGINEERING DISCOVERY DAYS
The UW’s Engineering Discovery Days continues the tradition of sharing their work with students, teachers and families. Registration is now open.
Saturday, April 24: High School, Community College Students and Pre-Majors: In addition to the exhibits and activities, students and their families learn about college admissions and university life. Presenters include UW Admissions, Scholarships and Financial Aid, Housing & Food services, and the Honors program.
Registration: Registration is required for groups of 10 or more and for groups arriving in buses. Registration is suggested for all who plan to participate so we can communicate any changes or logistical information. Click here to register
SKUNKWORKS
Save the Date! Please come to the Skunkworks parent meeting Thursday, March 11th at 6:30 p.m. in Mr. Joshi's room (right next to Coach Steele's room). Information will be discussed for the Seattle Regional competition at Key Arena March 25th - 27th. See you there!
MORP DANCE
Get psyched for this year's "Party on the Moon" MORP on March 27, 2010 from 8:00-11:00 PM. Come and wear your own creative neon attire to make you glow in the dark! Prices for singles are $8 w/ASB and $12 w/o ASB, and prices for couples are $12 w/ASB and $22 w/o ASB. When you buy your tickets you will also get a complimentary glow accessory on the night of the dance. We will begin selling tickets on March 15th in the cafeteria. Also, if you plan on bringing guests make sure to have your guests passes turned in by March 24th before 3:30 p.m. Tune in for further details. Chaperones are needed the night of the dance, so teachers or parents please let Mr. Dezember know ASAP if you would like to go. Can't wait to see you there!
Your freshmen Class Captains, Tran Tonnu and Conrad Nark
ATTENTION EVERYONE!
For everyone who is interested in the Film Festival on March 31, 2010 there are information slips available in the office. If you want to partake in the film festival there are also sign-up sheets located on the front counter in the office. Cannot wait to see those films!!
~Your Sophomore Class Captains, James Kelley and Libanos Redda
DAN HARTLEY DINNER
The 6th Annual Dan Hartley Scholarship Potato Dinner & Auction Friday, March 19, 2010doors open at 5:45 pm. The program is from 6- 8 PM at the IAM #751 Union Hall 9125 15th Place South in Seattle.
We will have great food, entertainment,& auction items.
All proceeds are awarded to AHS students as scholarships. Tickets will be sold in advance for a reduced rate during lunch in the AHS main office from March 15-19. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for Adults $12 & Students $8.
Student volunteers needed for greeting, decorating/set up, serving, & clean up.
GREAT WAY TO GET YOUR SERVICE HOURS IN!
Adult help needed for food/kitchen, promotion/ticket sales, set up/clean up & auction organizer/procurement. Please sign up in the AHS office or contact.
Co-Chairs Liz Campisteguy at Campisteguy@gmail.com - phone 425-228-2845 OR
Bonnie Gustafson at kbkgus@comcast.net - phone 206-409-6903
See you all there at this wonderful celebration of our awesome school!
Why Dan Hartley?
Dan Hartley was one of the earliest champions of Aviation High School. A local Highline resident, Dan enjoyed a life-long career in aviation and aerospace at Boeing where he also served as President of his union, the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA). When Dan heard about the plans for Aviation High School, he immediately became one of the school’s strongest advocates speaking before the Highline District School Board and encouraging others to lend their support.
Dan Hartley was also a family man who, along with his loving wife Marian, raised four children. Sadly Dan passed away on March 17, 2004 on his 70th birthday of complications from a second heart attack. Characteristically, his family requested that remembrances be made to Dan’s favorite causes, one of which was Aviation High School. The school could not have been more honored. We know that the students coming to Aviation High School are the young Dan Hartley’s of the future.
All proceeds from this annual PTSA sponsored Potato Dinner will be added to the Dan Hartley Scholarship Fund. As the funds continue to grow, students in the graduating class that best exemplify the traits and characteristics of Dan, will be eligible to earn the award.
SOPHOMORE FAMILIES:
The new Washington State High School Proficiency Exam is coming soon! AHS students have a proud tradition of scoring well on the assessments and a long tradition of sophomores having plenty to eat and drink during the test. Coincidence? I think not. Please donate water and snacks if you can! Thanks!
AHS DANCE OFF
Welcome one and all to the very first AHS Dance OFF! There is a $5 entry fee to compete for the prize. You will receive the piece of music on March 10th giving you seven days to prepare your performance. The competition will be March 17th at lunch; be there or be square! To enter send an email to Katherannereese@comcast.net with your name, grade, dance style and whether you are dancing solo or with a group.
TALENT SHOW
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, the Big Top Talent Show is coming to a school near you! You have the opportunity to perform with other talented artists from your very own school in the biggest Talent Show in AHS history! Join us on April 30th for this spectacular event! To all performers: auditions will be held on Wednesday April 14th and Friday April 16th in the gym from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Show us what you can do!! Also, we have many behind the scenes jobs that must be filled including: Announcer, Talent Coordinator, Lighting Coordinator, Music Coordinator, Set Builders and Relocation Technicians. There will be a sign up list in the office for these positions.
SAT STUDY CLUB
The end of the year is fast approaching and many of you will be taking the SAT in June. The SAT is an important part of college admissions and scholarship eligibility. It is well known that studying in teams helps students better understand the material and gives them a chance to discuss it. Whether you are taking it this year or next, or even both, come to Dr. K’s room Tuesdays from 3:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. to prepare for this important test! See you there!
MUSICALLY INCLINED?
You and I are Mortal, But Rock and Roll Will Never Die!!!
A new opportunity for you to expand your musical prowess has arisen. Starting in March, Andy Chayer and Jose Aguilar will be offering entry level group guitar lessons Thursday morning at 8:15 am in the Cafeteria. Lessons will occur once a week, and will include basic chords, simple scales, simple songs. It is free to everyone, all you need is a guitar. (If you don’t have one, don’t sweat it, we have a few extras.) To sign up, just give either Andy or Jose a heads up, and you will be put on the list. See You There!
GAME CLUB
The Game Club is looking to stock its seriously awesome gamer cabinet with more awesome games. Checkers and chess are not a necessity, however, are a welcome donation, card games are highly desired. If your games are gathering dust, feel free to bring them to Mr. Wards’ room. Thank you
LATINO PARENT ADVOCACY GROUP (LPAG)
The LPAG is a new Highline School District Group run by parents with the purpose of representing the Latino population and to act a as a liaison between the schools, the district and the superintendent. LPAG intends to provide educational information for parents and students, to offer opportunities to develop leadership skills and to advocate for a better education for our children.
Please join us at our meeting on Wednesday March 10, 2010 at Hazel Valley Elementary School (402 SW 132nd St, Burien WA 98146) from 6:00 to 8:00pm. A Hilltop teacher will talk about the difference between the ELL and Dual Language programs, a speaker from Washington State University will present on volunteering and the principal of Hazel Valley will talk about the importance of Latino parents’ involvement. We hope to see you there!
The meetings are held in Spanish (if you need an interpreter, please contact the school district at 206-433-2389). Childcare will be provided. Please feel free to bring a snack to share.
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:
AP STUDENTS
All students planning to take AP tests in May should make a down payment by March 1. The final payment is due on April 1.
The test fee is $86 per test taken. A deposit of $15 per test is due on March 1; the balance is due on April 1, 2010. The deposit and fee for tests are reduced for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Students should contact Ms. Lefevre, the school bookkeeper, for more information.
Quote of the Week:
If pilots encounter a problem with the plane during flight, they fill out a form, called a 'gripe sheet,' which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight. Here are some maintenance complaints submitted by pilots (marked with a P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers.
Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
Almost replaced left inside main tire.
Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
Something loose in cockpit.
Something tightened in cockpit.
Dead bugs on windshield.
Live bugs on back-order.
Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200-feet-per-minute descent.
Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
Evidence removed.
DME volume unbelievably loud.
DME volume set to more believable level.
Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
That's what friction locks are for.
IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
IFF is always inoperative in OFF mode.
Suspected crack in windshield.
Suspect you're right.
Number 3 engine missing.
Engine found on right wing after brief search.
Aircraft handles funny.
Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right and be serious.
Target radar hums.
Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
Mouse in cockpit.
Cat installed.
Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like an elf pounding on something with a hammer.
Took hammer away from the elf.
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