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