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