AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTAM 042610
26 April 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
VIPs from the Boeing Company on campus, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in Room 7 (No Study Hall)
Wednesday
Peer Tutoring (sign-up) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Thursday
VIPS from Northshore, Shoreline, Lake WA on campus, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in Room 7 (No Study Hall)
Friday
VIPs on campus from Spokane, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Parents and students: As many of you may have already heard, the state is again facing a revenue shortfall, which means less money for all public schools. The Highline District will have to cut next year’s budget by an estimated $3.4 M. District staff is developing a list of potential budget cuts and their impacts. We do not yet know if any recommendations directly related to Aviation High School will be made, but community members and staff are invited to give feedback on the cuts at two community budget workshops:
Saturday, May 1, 9:00-11:00 a.m. – Hazel Valley Elementary
Tuesday, May 4, 6:00-8:00 p.m. – Mount Rainier High School
I am encouraging you to attend the Saturday, May 1 meeting rather than the one on Tuesday, May 4. My reason is simple and straightforward: On Tuesday, May 4, the PTSA is holding its culminating meeting of the year at the PAC, starting at 7:00 p.m., and attendance by parents, families, and AHS students and staff is very important. The PTSA is mailing an invitation to each family (and parents of incoming students as well), which includes more details. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend!
And FYI regarding the district budget meetings: If you are unable to attend a budget workshop, an online survey will be posted at www.hsd401.org on May 5. I encourage everyone to complete this survey!
Hearty congratulations are in order for several folks this week:
Sarah Canul for being accepted into SBRI’s BioQuest Academy. While at BioQuest Academy, Sarah will gain the opportunity to develop her lab skills while working with scientists who are researching infectious diseases. And, she gets paid for the summer experience!
Tyler Christopher, a freshman, has qualified to participate in the Junior Olympic National men’s gymnastics competition in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tyler qualified by finishing 5th all around and will be a member of the regional team representing Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington at nationals.
Speech & Debate Team for entertaining everyone with a very suspenseful and fun Mystery Dinner last Friday evening!
Jenny Gao, a sophomore, for winning a $1,000 college scholarship from the U.S. Institute of Peace! The Institute selected Jenny as a first-place winner from WA State, based on the merits of an essay that she submitted. In addition to the scholarship, Jenny is also getting an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. June 20-25 to be recognized at the National Peace Essay Awards Program.
To our many seniors who are making big plans for life after high school!
As you will note from this week’s schedule, printed at the top of the NOTAM, we have
three different groups of VIPs on campus this week! I will be inviting some of you to participate, and as always, I will greatly appreciate your ambassadorship! As an FYI, we also have a VIP on campus next Monday—Mr. Jim Albaugh, the new CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. He will be visiting from 9:00-10:00 a.m., and I will be asking the Robotics, Science Olympiad, and ACE teams to ‘suit up (in uniforms) and show up’ in the Gym by 9:00 a.m. Monday morning. I am also requesting that you set up your displays and artifacts in the Gym prior to leaving school this Friday so that we can maximize our time on Monday.
That’s it for this week! Think spring and sunshine and enjoy each moment of learning!
I’m honored to be your principal—Reba
JUNIORS AND SENIORS: REGISTRATION
Thanks for your participation in tennis shoe registration over the last two weeks! It has been exciting for us to try out this new process; thank you for your help making it go smoothly, for your patience as we work through the kinks, and for your suggestions about how we can improve it. Before we finalize your schedule for next year, we need to look over the courses you signed up for as well as the ones you need and wish you could have signed up for. The registration process and your suggestions have given us the data we need to move forward. If you don’t think you got every class you wanted, please do not panic; the registration process is not over. We are currently checking your credits and will be finalizing your 2010-11 schedules, hopefully before the end of May. If you have questions or concerns in the meantime, please send a note or email to Ms. Carper or Mr. McComb.
JUNIORS (AND SOPHOMORES): SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Make the most of your summer by participating in full internships, “mini internships” or expanded job shadows. You’ll learn a lot about the real world, gain experience and networking contacts and have an edge over others who haven’t had these experiences. Internships with the Museum of Flight’s Pathfinders Program are listed on the bulletin board outside the Career Center as well as two paid internships with London Aviation Underwriters. More exciting opportunities, including internships with Sea Tac Airport, Alaska and Horizon Air and SeaFair’s Blue Angels are coming up. While these opportunities are geared primarily to AHS Juniors, motivated sophomores will be considered. Advise Julie Burr, Nancy Pappas or Marge Kiser in the Career Center, (Room 11) of your interest. All these opportunities have deadlines, so check the bulletin board regularly.
CULTURE CLUB
Culture Club would like to congratulate freshmen Gina O’Kelley, Tyler Gustafson, Conrad Nark, and Mary Robins, the winners of our engineering challenge last Tuesday. We look forward to watching you four compete against the other class teams on June 11 during the Culture Club “Giving Thanks” Assembly.
FUNDRAISING
Earth Day fundraising orders will still be accepted through Wednesday April 28th – turn them in to the office ASAP or order online at www.earthfriendlyfundraising.com group id 1000645. Thank you for your support of our Senior Class 2010!
JUNIORS: LASER TAG
Buy your tickets for the laser tag get-together on May 7, 2010, at LaserQuest in Federal Way! Tickets are $15.00 each and that includes two full games of laser tag. Games are 20 minutes long and 30 players can play in a game. There are only 60 slots open for this event so buy your tickets fast because sales will open up to the seniors this Wednesday, April 28, 2010. Pay your money to Bonnie or Sarah Canul ASAP; you don’t want to miss out on this event!
Glad to be your class captain, -Sarah Canul.
EXCITING SUMMER OPPORTUNITY: BLUE ANGELS
Do you love the Blue Angels? We have 4 volunteer positions available for AHS students to spend the week of August 2-8, 2010 working with Seafair to prepare for and then host the Blue Angels Air show. Part of the time you’ll just enjoy watching the Blue Angels practice their maneuvers, and you’ll get great job experience providing minor crowd control, escorting special guests, greeting VIPS and other duties too that make sure the show flows smoothly. More information and application procedure is available in the Career Office from Nancy Pappas and Julie Burr & on the bulletin board in the hallway- if you’re interested, let Ms. Pappas or Ms. Burr know asap to give yourself the best chance of being selected for this fun opportunity that also looks good on your resume and college applications!
JUNIORS & SENIORS: PROM
Don’t forget to buy your prom tickets! “Unmask the Night” Prom 2010 is in less than a month and it is approaching fast. If you are planning to bring a guest don’t forget to fill out a guest form so they can attend. Ticket prices are as followed:
$45.00 Singles w/ ASB
$50.00 Singles w/o ASB
$80.00 Couples w/ ASB
$95.00 Couples w/o ASB
If you haven’t already heard, this year’s prom will be held aboard the Lady Mary and will be Masquerade themed keep in mind that masks will be provided but you may purchase your own mask only if it is a mask on a stick! No masks that are attached to your face can be worn, and will not be allowed into prom. There will be scheduled opportunities the week before prom where you will be able to decorate your mask and give it your own personal flare and creativity. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about prom, feel free to bring them up to the Junior Class Captains, Sarah Canul or Miranda Sita. Thank you!
FROM PTSA: COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER
Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough Pick up will be Wednesday April 28th (3 pm to 5 pm)
If you ordered cookie dough please plan to make arrangements to pick up your cookie dough between 3 pm and 5 pm on Wednesday April 28th. The school does not have any freezer space to store any extra dough, so all orders must be picked up on Wed. 4/28/2010.
If you missed placing an order, the senior class will have limited quantities available for sale on April 28th. The following is currently available:
901 Chocolate Chip 7 $15
902 Peanut Butter 3 $15
903 The Pink Cookie 4 $16
905 Triple Choc Chunk 3 $15
07 Cranberry Oatmeal 1 $16
908 Whole Grain Choc Chip 3 $16
910 Choc Choc Chunk 3 $16
911 White Mac Nut Choc 3 $16
912 Carnival Cookie 1 $15
913 Original Brownie 4 $15
914 Gourmet Pretzels 2 $15
If you are interest in purchasing any of the above items please let Kari Piehl know and they will be reserved for pick up on 4/28. These items will be on a first come basis.
Also we will need about three or four parents to help with the distribution of the cookie dough on Wednesday, April 28th from about 1:00-5:00 p.m. If you are able to help please give me a call.
For questions Call Kari Piehl (425) 306 1947 or (425) 255 3296 or email karipiehl@msn.com
ULTIMATE FRISBEE!
Aviation High School is getting a Frisbee team! Yes, it is a real sport! I know you have all been waiting, so if you are interested please talk to or email Banks Hunter (banks.hunt@gmail.com). Practices will probably be casual for a couple of hours after school maybe two days a week, and if enough people are interested we could host an Ultimate clinic and practices over the summer. Let's build up a real program for a competitive team next year! Ultimate Frisbee is a great complement to sports of the mind, and spring is a good time to enjoy this sport! Come play Ultimate; it's fun!
FOOD DRIVE – GOING ON NOW!
In response to a district wide call for giving back and contributing to our local food banks, INTERACT CLUB is sponsoring a school-wide food drive at Aviation High School, NOW THROUGH April 30. All members of Interact are dedicated to community service; our own Michael Thompson is the on-site coordinator.
Let the challenge begin! All students in the grade collecting the most food (measured by weight) will be treated to a donut fest on a morning during the week of May 2. Please check the Career Center for specific locations.
Only dry and canned food will be accepted. All items collected will benefit our neighbors in need through the Des Moines, White Center and Highline food banks.
If you have questions, please contact Michael, or Interact President, Jessica Erskine. Thanks for helping make this a great food drive!
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:
CAP & GOWN DELIVERY
Graduation orders for caps and gowns will be available on Wednesday April 28th at lunch in the cafeteria.
NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS?
The Highline Area Food Bank is hosting its annual food drive and they need volunteers to help unload and sort food. If you are free Saturday May 8th and would like to help out contact Jim Stone for more information. We will need many volunteers!
KANDY & BRITTANY AWARDS
Attention Students, Staff and Mentors…It is time to make your nominations for the Love of Life and Love of Learning Awards!
Nomination forms are available in the office now!
Kandyce (Kandy) Cowart and Brittany Boatright were AHS students from the class of 2009. On October 15, 2005 they both tragically died in a plane accident. The Love of Life and Love of Learning Awards were established to honor the legacy of both Kandy and Brittany. They were wonderful young ladies who will always hold a special place in the heart of Aviation High School. Each year, the Cowart and Boatright families commemorate their daughters lives by honoring two AHS students from each class who exemplify the values held by Kandy and Brittany. Now is your opportunity to pick up a nomination form from the office and nominate AHS students for the Love of Life and Love of Learning Awards. Nominations will be due to the office by
May 14, 2010.
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!
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.
Quote of the Week:
…this fan blade also represents design and manufacturing Excellence. The blades move 1.25 tons of air per second per engine at 350 miles per hour – that’s a racketball court every second. At the same time they will have weight of a London double-decker bus hanging off them as they turn. They have to withstand the impact of an 8-pound goose traveling at 400 miles per hour and not lose more than 2% thrust. The tips of the blades are moving faster than the speed of sound. And they have to do this for 25 years flying every day with just a little relubrication every 4 years…. No wonder that pound for pound an aircraft engine is six times more valuable than silver (a car has the same value as a hamburger).
~Dominic Harwood, Senior Vice-President, Boeing-Rolls-Royce North America Inc., presenting the Spirit of Excellence Award to Griffin Nicoll, Fall 2009.
Monday, April 19, 2010
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTAM 041910
19 April 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
Earth Club Assembly 2:05 – 2:35 in the Gym
Tuesday
Phoenix Flyer Meeting 12:35 – 1:05 in Room 21
Wednesday
Mentor Breakfast 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. in the gym
Special SKYPE Presentation 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. in the Gym
Peer Tutoring (sign-up) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Thursday
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
Murder Mystery Dinner in the cafeteria 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
It doesn’t matter how you raise your hand…but raise it in support of National Volunteer Week! It’s also the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, so it’s a great time to go green! Ecology Club is leading some efforts around our school, so I hope you will get involved, either at school or within the community. You can also earn some community service hours, which are required for graduation! Please join me, too, in giving a special thanks to all of our mentors and volunteers who support AHS! Thank you, one and all!
Let’s give a warm welcome back to our Skunkworks Robotics Team, who have just returned from Atlanta, Georgia! According to Coach Steele, the team performed very well, with the CAD team earning a special award for their Inventor model of the robot. In spite of many trying mechanical and software issues that plagued the robot, the team exhibited gracious professionalism, playing well on Gallileo. Coach Steele notes that the drive team and pit crew deserve special mention for problem solving . Those members are Alex Campisteguy, Navid Shafa, Sam Swan, Lamond Le, Shawn Moes, Jennifer Minar, Scott Anderson, and Isaac Ackerman. Credit also goes to the Chairman’s Award Team for impressing the judges with their extraordinary skills--Lydia Johnston, Jennifer Minar and Thomas DeSilva. Congratulations to the entire team, Coach Steele, mentors and parents!
Seniors, I’ll be working on the scholarship packet this week with clear intent to get it out to you by end of week. We will post it on our website for you to download, and a limited number of copies will be available in the Counseling Office. I encourage all of you to review the various scholarships that are available and make application for at least one of them! The recipients will be announced at the Senior Awards Ceremony on Sunday, June 6. In addition, seniors, we are asking that you provide college information to us so that we can start preparing the insert for your graduation program. Mrs. Hiranaka will provide forms to your advisors this week, and it is essential that ALL of you complete them. If your college decisions then change after submitting the form, you should advise your advisor and Mrs. Hiranaka so that we are sure to report accurately. Thanks in advance for your attention to this responsibility.
A reminder to mark your calendars for the evening of May 4 to attend the PTSA General Membership Meeting at the Performing Arts Center in Burien. Our students will be presenting and key community dignitaries will be recognized. Please show your support and gratitude to our PTSA by attending this ‘year in review’ event!
Congratulations to Andrew May who was recognized by Sodo Rotary last week as our May Student of the Month! Our April student is Andrew Reece (who was in Atlanta last week), who will be recognized in May. Andrew and Andrew now join other senior honorees who will be considered for a rotary scholarship.
Congratulations, too, to Sam Swan who is being honored by the Southcenter Chamber of Commerce as their May Business Student of the Month! Sam wrote an inspiring essay that spoke to how learning about engineering has been accompanied by business practices. Sam, too, will now be part of a pool of applicants for a Chamber scholarship.
There’s also very good news to share about our capital campaign to help us build a new school at the Museum of Flight! The legislature adjourned last week, with $2,000,000 appropriated in the Capital Budget for AHS! This appropriation represents the hard work of many people, but at the heart of the legislature’s decision was YOU, the students who believe in our vision and mission and show up every day, ready to learn and intent on making a difference in the world as engineers, scientists, aviators, researchers, innovators etc. You have repeatedly showcased your learning in grand style as we’ve welcomed and hosted many visitors—and all of the combined efforts have resulted in this appropriation! Please know how grateful I am to all of you, our business and industry partners, your parents and families, and our incredible staff for such amazing support and commitment! In addition to the $2M, the legislature also passed a bill that designates Aviation High School as a lighthouse model of STEM education in Washington State. As such, we will have a few more resources to share our story with other schools that wish to develop a STEM model of teaching and learning. All of this is cause to celebrate and keep up the efforts that move us closer to our dream school at the Museum of Flight! Again…sincere thanks and congratulations to all who truly do believe that the sky is NOT the limit!
As always, I’m honored to be your principal. Enjoy your week of learning! Reba
THE PHOENIX FLYER IS NOW HIRING FOR FALL 2010!
Lunch meeting in room 21 (Savishinsky) Tuesday April 20!
Have you been reading the Phoenix Flyer this year? Are you looking for a way to get more involved and contribute to the spirit and community of AHS? Do you like to write, or would you like to improve your writing? Do you want to be part of a successful, professional business? Are you looking to improve your resume and college application? Do you like to make your voice heard?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then maybe a job with the Phoenix Flyer is for you! The Flyer is now recruiting staff for the 2010-2011 school year, with positions available for researchers, writers, editors, graphic designers, photographers, business managers, salespeople, and operations managers. We’ve got something for everyone, no matter what you’re interested in.
The class is fun, fast-paced, and exciting – we run a real business, earning our operational costs through advertising and subscription sales, and by producing a newspaper that is relevant, informative and interesting to our community – that’s you! Published articles are great for portfolios, and leadership positions can really make your college application stand out from the crowd.
If any of this interests you, come to a lunch meeting in room 21 (Savishinsky) on Tuesday for more information. We’ll explain the class, the newspaper, the business, and the open positions for next year.
Thanks!
Mr. Savishinsky and the staff of the Phoenix Flyer
ASB
Congratulations to all our ASB Executive Council Candidates for the 2010-2011 School Year!
Isaiah Bell- President
Sarah Canul- President
Miranda Sita- Vice-President
Claire Fernandez-Secretary
Jenny Gao- Secretary
Elizabeth Ong- Treasurer
Karan Grewal- Treasurer
James Kelley- Treasurer
Since last week, they have been diligently campaigning, such as putting up posters around our school walls and spreading the word about their candidacy. They will continue to do this for the remainder of this week.
On Monday, April 26 during advisory, speeches will be held and voting will occur subsequently on Tuesday, April 27.
Feel free to approach any of the candidates to get a feel for their goals and outlook for next year’s ASB!
MESSAGE FROM YOUR PTSA RE. COOKIE DOUGH
Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough Pick up will be Wednesday April 28th (3pm to 5pm)
If you ordered cookie dough please plan to make arrangements to pick up your Cookie dough between 3 pm and 5 pm on Wednesday April 28th. The school does not have any freezer space to store any extra dough, so all orders must be picked up.
Also I will need about three or four parents to help with the distribution of the cookie dough on Wednesday April 28th from about 1 to 5. If you are able to help please give me a call.
For questions Call Kari Piehl (425) 306 1947 or (425) 255 3296 or email karipiehl@msn.com
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
Spring is here and the weather is great; so why aren't you playing sports? Aviation High School Intramurals is designed to allow students here at AHS with an outlet for physical activity as well as a place to hang out with friends. We had our first intramurals meeting last Thursday, rosters have been handed out and remain available at the office. They are due on Wednesday. Intramurals will be happening in May and will encompass both soccer and basketball in tournament style. If you want to participate, act now! There will be a lunchtime meeting for all who wish to participate in intramurals on Tuesday, April 20th in Mr. Dezember's room.
For more information or if you have any questions about the program, please contact either Karan Grewal at (dk_grewal@hotmail.com) or Sean Crowley (crowley.sa2012@gmail.com). We also have a Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/pages/Aviation-High-School-Intramurals-program/113790395302679) for those of you who want to learn more.
Play on AHS!
CAP & GOWN DELIVERY
Graduation orders for caps and gowns will be available on Wednesday April 28th at lunch in the cafeteria.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Come and support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on April 25th, sponsored by Stacy Blunts’ Senior Project. The tournament is starts 1:00 pm and is a shotgun scramble format at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club in Federal Way. The cost is $100 for an adult and $75 for a junior. The entry includes a round of golf, carts, banquet dinner and raffle. Feel free to sign up by yourself or sign up with your own foursome. If you have any questions or wish to participate please contact Stacey Blunt at 253 315 4489 or email staceymb@me.com
HAPPY EARTH DAY FROM ECOLOGY CLUB!
This week Aviation High School is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! Starting with our kick-off assembly on Monday, students can use this as an opportunity to focus on greening our school and their lives. Becoming a green school doesn’t have to be hard, as long as we have student support. The AHS Ecology Club will also offer an after school garden clean-up on Earth Day, Thursday April 22. The clean-up will start at 3:30 and go until 5 and counts as community service hours. See you at the garden clean-up and have a great Earth Day!
NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS?
The Highline Area Food Bank is hosting it's annual food drive and they need volunteers to help unload and sort food. If you are free Saturday May 8th and would like to help out contact Jim Stone for more information. We will need many volunteers!
KANDY & BRITTANY AWARDS
Attention Students, Staff and Mentors…It is time to make your nominations for the Love of Life and Love of Learning Awards!
Nomination forms are available in the office now!
Kandyce (Kandy) Cowart and Brittany Boatright were AHS students from the class of 2009. On October 15, 2005 they both tragically died in a plane accident. The Love of Life and Love of Learning Awards were established to honor the legacy of both Kandy and Brittany. They were wonderful young ladies who will always hold a special place in the heart of Aviation High School. Each year, the Cowart and Boatright families commemorate their daughters lives by honoring two AHS students from each class who exemplify the values held by Kandy and Brittany. Now is your opportunity to pick up a nomination form from the office and nominate AHS students for the Love of Life and Love of Learning Awards. Nominations will be due to the office by
May 14, 2010.
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:
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)
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!
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:
“Happiness isn’t something you experience; it’s something you remember.”
Oscar Levant (1906-1972)
NOTAM 041910
19 April 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
Earth Club Assembly 2:05 – 2:35 in the Gym
Tuesday
Phoenix Flyer Meeting 12:35 – 1:05 in Room 21
Wednesday
Mentor Breakfast 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. in the gym
Special SKYPE Presentation 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. in the Gym
Peer Tutoring (sign-up) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Thursday
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
Murder Mystery Dinner in the cafeteria 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
It doesn’t matter how you raise your hand…but raise it in support of National Volunteer Week! It’s also the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, so it’s a great time to go green! Ecology Club is leading some efforts around our school, so I hope you will get involved, either at school or within the community. You can also earn some community service hours, which are required for graduation! Please join me, too, in giving a special thanks to all of our mentors and volunteers who support AHS! Thank you, one and all!
Let’s give a warm welcome back to our Skunkworks Robotics Team, who have just returned from Atlanta, Georgia! According to Coach Steele, the team performed very well, with the CAD team earning a special award for their Inventor model of the robot. In spite of many trying mechanical and software issues that plagued the robot, the team exhibited gracious professionalism, playing well on Gallileo. Coach Steele notes that the drive team and pit crew deserve special mention for problem solving . Those members are Alex Campisteguy, Navid Shafa, Sam Swan, Lamond Le, Shawn Moes, Jennifer Minar, Scott Anderson, and Isaac Ackerman. Credit also goes to the Chairman’s Award Team for impressing the judges with their extraordinary skills--Lydia Johnston, Jennifer Minar and Thomas DeSilva. Congratulations to the entire team, Coach Steele, mentors and parents!
Seniors, I’ll be working on the scholarship packet this week with clear intent to get it out to you by end of week. We will post it on our website for you to download, and a limited number of copies will be available in the Counseling Office. I encourage all of you to review the various scholarships that are available and make application for at least one of them! The recipients will be announced at the Senior Awards Ceremony on Sunday, June 6. In addition, seniors, we are asking that you provide college information to us so that we can start preparing the insert for your graduation program. Mrs. Hiranaka will provide forms to your advisors this week, and it is essential that ALL of you complete them. If your college decisions then change after submitting the form, you should advise your advisor and Mrs. Hiranaka so that we are sure to report accurately. Thanks in advance for your attention to this responsibility.
A reminder to mark your calendars for the evening of May 4 to attend the PTSA General Membership Meeting at the Performing Arts Center in Burien. Our students will be presenting and key community dignitaries will be recognized. Please show your support and gratitude to our PTSA by attending this ‘year in review’ event!
Congratulations to Andrew May who was recognized by Sodo Rotary last week as our May Student of the Month! Our April student is Andrew Reece (who was in Atlanta last week), who will be recognized in May. Andrew and Andrew now join other senior honorees who will be considered for a rotary scholarship.
Congratulations, too, to Sam Swan who is being honored by the Southcenter Chamber of Commerce as their May Business Student of the Month! Sam wrote an inspiring essay that spoke to how learning about engineering has been accompanied by business practices. Sam, too, will now be part of a pool of applicants for a Chamber scholarship.
There’s also very good news to share about our capital campaign to help us build a new school at the Museum of Flight! The legislature adjourned last week, with $2,000,000 appropriated in the Capital Budget for AHS! This appropriation represents the hard work of many people, but at the heart of the legislature’s decision was YOU, the students who believe in our vision and mission and show up every day, ready to learn and intent on making a difference in the world as engineers, scientists, aviators, researchers, innovators etc. You have repeatedly showcased your learning in grand style as we’ve welcomed and hosted many visitors—and all of the combined efforts have resulted in this appropriation! Please know how grateful I am to all of you, our business and industry partners, your parents and families, and our incredible staff for such amazing support and commitment! In addition to the $2M, the legislature also passed a bill that designates Aviation High School as a lighthouse model of STEM education in Washington State. As such, we will have a few more resources to share our story with other schools that wish to develop a STEM model of teaching and learning. All of this is cause to celebrate and keep up the efforts that move us closer to our dream school at the Museum of Flight! Again…sincere thanks and congratulations to all who truly do believe that the sky is NOT the limit!
As always, I’m honored to be your principal. Enjoy your week of learning! Reba
THE PHOENIX FLYER IS NOW HIRING FOR FALL 2010!
Lunch meeting in room 21 (Savishinsky) Tuesday April 20!
Have you been reading the Phoenix Flyer this year? Are you looking for a way to get more involved and contribute to the spirit and community of AHS? Do you like to write, or would you like to improve your writing? Do you want to be part of a successful, professional business? Are you looking to improve your resume and college application? Do you like to make your voice heard?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then maybe a job with the Phoenix Flyer is for you! The Flyer is now recruiting staff for the 2010-2011 school year, with positions available for researchers, writers, editors, graphic designers, photographers, business managers, salespeople, and operations managers. We’ve got something for everyone, no matter what you’re interested in.
The class is fun, fast-paced, and exciting – we run a real business, earning our operational costs through advertising and subscription sales, and by producing a newspaper that is relevant, informative and interesting to our community – that’s you! Published articles are great for portfolios, and leadership positions can really make your college application stand out from the crowd.
If any of this interests you, come to a lunch meeting in room 21 (Savishinsky) on Tuesday for more information. We’ll explain the class, the newspaper, the business, and the open positions for next year.
Thanks!
Mr. Savishinsky and the staff of the Phoenix Flyer
ASB
Congratulations to all our ASB Executive Council Candidates for the 2010-2011 School Year!
Isaiah Bell- President
Sarah Canul- President
Miranda Sita- Vice-President
Claire Fernandez-Secretary
Jenny Gao- Secretary
Elizabeth Ong- Treasurer
Karan Grewal- Treasurer
James Kelley- Treasurer
Since last week, they have been diligently campaigning, such as putting up posters around our school walls and spreading the word about their candidacy. They will continue to do this for the remainder of this week.
On Monday, April 26 during advisory, speeches will be held and voting will occur subsequently on Tuesday, April 27.
Feel free to approach any of the candidates to get a feel for their goals and outlook for next year’s ASB!
MESSAGE FROM YOUR PTSA RE. COOKIE DOUGH
Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough Pick up will be Wednesday April 28th (3pm to 5pm)
If you ordered cookie dough please plan to make arrangements to pick up your Cookie dough between 3 pm and 5 pm on Wednesday April 28th. The school does not have any freezer space to store any extra dough, so all orders must be picked up.
Also I will need about three or four parents to help with the distribution of the cookie dough on Wednesday April 28th from about 1 to 5. If you are able to help please give me a call.
For questions Call Kari Piehl (425) 306 1947 or (425) 255 3296 or email karipiehl@msn.com
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
Spring is here and the weather is great; so why aren't you playing sports? Aviation High School Intramurals is designed to allow students here at AHS with an outlet for physical activity as well as a place to hang out with friends. We had our first intramurals meeting last Thursday, rosters have been handed out and remain available at the office. They are due on Wednesday. Intramurals will be happening in May and will encompass both soccer and basketball in tournament style. If you want to participate, act now! There will be a lunchtime meeting for all who wish to participate in intramurals on Tuesday, April 20th in Mr. Dezember's room.
For more information or if you have any questions about the program, please contact either Karan Grewal at (dk_grewal@hotmail.com) or Sean Crowley (crowley.sa2012@gmail.com). We also have a Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/pages/Aviation-High-School-Intramurals-program/113790395302679) for those of you who want to learn more.
Play on AHS!
CAP & GOWN DELIVERY
Graduation orders for caps and gowns will be available on Wednesday April 28th at lunch in the cafeteria.
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Come and support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on April 25th, sponsored by Stacy Blunts’ Senior Project. The tournament is starts 1:00 pm and is a shotgun scramble format at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club in Federal Way. The cost is $100 for an adult and $75 for a junior. The entry includes a round of golf, carts, banquet dinner and raffle. Feel free to sign up by yourself or sign up with your own foursome. If you have any questions or wish to participate please contact Stacey Blunt at 253 315 4489 or email staceymb@me.com
HAPPY EARTH DAY FROM ECOLOGY CLUB!
This week Aviation High School is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! Starting with our kick-off assembly on Monday, students can use this as an opportunity to focus on greening our school and their lives. Becoming a green school doesn’t have to be hard, as long as we have student support. The AHS Ecology Club will also offer an after school garden clean-up on Earth Day, Thursday April 22. The clean-up will start at 3:30 and go until 5 and counts as community service hours. See you at the garden clean-up and have a great Earth Day!
NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS?
The Highline Area Food Bank is hosting it's annual food drive and they need volunteers to help unload and sort food. If you are free Saturday May 8th and would like to help out contact Jim Stone for more information. We will need many volunteers!
KANDY & BRITTANY AWARDS
Attention Students, Staff and Mentors…It is time to make your nominations for the Love of Life and Love of Learning Awards!
Nomination forms are available in the office now!
Kandyce (Kandy) Cowart and Brittany Boatright were AHS students from the class of 2009. On October 15, 2005 they both tragically died in a plane accident. The Love of Life and Love of Learning Awards were established to honor the legacy of both Kandy and Brittany. They were wonderful young ladies who will always hold a special place in the heart of Aviation High School. Each year, the Cowart and Boatright families commemorate their daughters lives by honoring two AHS students from each class who exemplify the values held by Kandy and Brittany. Now is your opportunity to pick up a nomination form from the office and nominate AHS students for the Love of Life and Love of Learning Awards. Nominations will be due to the office by
May 14, 2010.
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:
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)
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!
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:
“Happiness isn’t something you experience; it’s something you remember.”
Oscar Levant (1906-1972)
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
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12 April 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
HSPE Testing
Wednesday
Peer Tutoring (sign-up) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
FIRST Robotics Competition for World Championship in Atlanta
Thursday
HSPE Testing
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
AHS Intramural Information Meeting 3:45 – 4:30 in the gym
FIRST Robotics Competition for World Championship in Atlanta
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
FIRST Robotics Competition for World Championship in Atlanta
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Welcome back from Spring Break! I hope your days away from school were fun, exciting, relaxing, or whatever you hoped they would be!
Today is the start of our final quarter of the school year, so it’s a good time to review and refine your academic goals. A variety of school activities and events are scheduled for this quarter, so careful planning is essential to ensure a successful completion of the current school year and transition to 2010-11! Starting with the end in mind, the following may help with your planning:
June 23: last day of school for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors!
June 17: commencement ceremonies at the PAC; admittance by ticket only; school day for freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be from 12:30-3:30 p.m. School bus transportation will be adjusted on this date to accommodate the schedule. Watch for more information at a later date.
June 16: mandatory graduation practice for seniors; 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Gym
June 15: last day of school for our seniors!
June 11: all-school awards ceremony at the PAC, 9:30-11:30 a.m. BBQ lunch and “field day” when we return to school…and more awards! (planned by Culture Club)
June 8: 9th grade field trip to the Pacific Science Center 9am – 3pm
June 6: Senior Awards Ceremony at Boeing Auditorium, 1:30-4:00 p.m.
June 4: Battle of the Bands
May 31: No school in celebration of Memorial Day holiday
May 28: No school, providing we have no school closures due to weather or emergencies prior to this date!
May 22: Prom
May 21: Senior Project Presentations (non-school day for other students)
May 17&18:Student-Led Conferences in the evening
May 14: All-school assessment in Reading/Writing & Math/Science
May 14: Talent Show from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
May 12: AP Language Exam
May 11: AP Chemistry & AP Environmental Science Exams
May 10: AP Physics Exam
May 7: AP United States History Exam
May 6: AP Literature and AP Japanese Exams
May 5: AP Calculus Exam
May 4: AP Spanish Exam
May 4: PTSA General Membership Meeting at the PAC—All parents and students invited and encouraged to attend! Tentative time 7:00-8:30 p.m. AHS students will provide a presentation of the year in review, highlighting school activities and successes! Mark your calendar and plan to attend!
April 23: Mystery Dinner from 5:30-9:00 p.m., sponsored by Speech & Debate
I’m sure that the above list is far from complete, so we will continue to provide updates in future editions of the NOTAM.
This Wednesday, our Skunks depart for Atlanta to participate in the FIRST Robotics World Championship. Go Skunks! We’ll be with you in spirit and glued to the webcasts as much as possible.
And, while most of us were away from school last week, our Science Olympians traveled to Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington for State Competition! We salute the performance and dedication of the entire team; congratulations to the following Olympians for their stellar performances:
Rebecca and Susan Pham placed 6th in Anatomy, 5th in Cell Biology and 3rd in Disease Detectives
Rebecca Pham and Ted Tagami placed 4th in Chemistry Lab
Ted Tagami, Daryl Phuong, and Albert Ta placed 3rd in Experimental Design
Libby Redda and Jenny Gao placed 4th in Forensics
Ryan Sanders and Thomas Malchodi placed 6th in Fossils
Matt Petroske and Salina Abraham placed 4th in Remote Sensing and 7th in Astronomy
The team made a proud showing, placing 9th overall and exhibiting world-class sportsmanship (again). We applaud their hard work and proud ambassadorship of AHS.
Again…welcome back! I’m honored to be your principal—Reba
ATTENTION, JUNIORS!
Registration for 2010 - 11
On Wednesday, 14 April, next year’s seniors (class of 2011) will have an opportunity to register for next year’s classes. This year, we are excited to allow you to get involved in choosing your classes for next year through a process called tennis-shoe registration. In tennis-shoe registration, YOU get to prioritize which classes are most important to you by signing up for those classes first.
In preparation for registration, your advisor will talk with you about the registration process. Registration forms and a DRAFT of the master calendar are available on the AHS website: Aviationhs.org. We strongly recommend that you spend time prior to registration thinking carefully about the classes you want to take, talking with teachers and parents, and considering the requirements of the colleges which you are hoping to attend.
On Tuesday in advisory, we will model the process for you.
On Wednesday, you will register during advisory.
Sophomores: we will repeat the process for you next week; start thinking now about the classes you’d like to take. You’ll register Wednesday, 21 April.
AHS INTRAMURALS MEETING
This week on Thursday April 15th at 3:45 there will be a meeting in the gym. Anyone who is interested in participating in intramurals should attend this meeting to sign up their team, ask clarifying questions about the program, and get dates for when we will start playing. If you are not able to go to the meeting and/or want regular updates feel free to visit the Aviation High School Intramurals page on Facebook.
OPEN GYM
Starts this week! Tuesdays and Fridays at lunch, Ms. Klug will be supervising students who want to play basketball (other sports are great too, if people want to play). All are welcome. Come join us tomorrow!
MYSTERY DINNER
The 2nd Annual Mystery Dinner will be held on April 23rd 2010 from 5:30 to 9:00 PM in the AHS Cafeteria. The theme this year is Murder in Paradise. It was a very popular event last year and space is limited so get your tickets early! Tickets sales are from April 12 to April 23, with NO tickets sold at the door.
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:
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.
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. Dezember's 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)
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!
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—by Randy Pausch, professor at Carnegie Mellon and author of The Last Lecture:
“We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.”
12 April 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
HSPE Testing
Wednesday
Peer Tutoring (sign-up) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
FIRST Robotics Competition for World Championship in Atlanta
Thursday
HSPE Testing
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
AHS Intramural Information Meeting 3:45 – 4:30 in the gym
FIRST Robotics Competition for World Championship in Atlanta
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
FIRST Robotics Competition for World Championship in Atlanta
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Welcome back from Spring Break! I hope your days away from school were fun, exciting, relaxing, or whatever you hoped they would be!
Today is the start of our final quarter of the school year, so it’s a good time to review and refine your academic goals. A variety of school activities and events are scheduled for this quarter, so careful planning is essential to ensure a successful completion of the current school year and transition to 2010-11! Starting with the end in mind, the following may help with your planning:
June 23: last day of school for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors!
June 17: commencement ceremonies at the PAC; admittance by ticket only; school day for freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be from 12:30-3:30 p.m. School bus transportation will be adjusted on this date to accommodate the schedule. Watch for more information at a later date.
June 16: mandatory graduation practice for seniors; 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Gym
June 15: last day of school for our seniors!
June 11: all-school awards ceremony at the PAC, 9:30-11:30 a.m. BBQ lunch and “field day” when we return to school…and more awards! (planned by Culture Club)
June 8: 9th grade field trip to the Pacific Science Center 9am – 3pm
June 6: Senior Awards Ceremony at Boeing Auditorium, 1:30-4:00 p.m.
June 4: Battle of the Bands
May 31: No school in celebration of Memorial Day holiday
May 28: No school, providing we have no school closures due to weather or emergencies prior to this date!
May 22: Prom
May 21: Senior Project Presentations (non-school day for other students)
May 17&18:Student-Led Conferences in the evening
May 14: All-school assessment in Reading/Writing & Math/Science
May 14: Talent Show from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
May 12: AP Language Exam
May 11: AP Chemistry & AP Environmental Science Exams
May 10: AP Physics Exam
May 7: AP United States History Exam
May 6: AP Literature and AP Japanese Exams
May 5: AP Calculus Exam
May 4: AP Spanish Exam
May 4: PTSA General Membership Meeting at the PAC—All parents and students invited and encouraged to attend! Tentative time 7:00-8:30 p.m. AHS students will provide a presentation of the year in review, highlighting school activities and successes! Mark your calendar and plan to attend!
April 23: Mystery Dinner from 5:30-9:00 p.m., sponsored by Speech & Debate
I’m sure that the above list is far from complete, so we will continue to provide updates in future editions of the NOTAM.
This Wednesday, our Skunks depart for Atlanta to participate in the FIRST Robotics World Championship. Go Skunks! We’ll be with you in spirit and glued to the webcasts as much as possible.
And, while most of us were away from school last week, our Science Olympians traveled to Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington for State Competition! We salute the performance and dedication of the entire team; congratulations to the following Olympians for their stellar performances:
Rebecca and Susan Pham placed 6th in Anatomy, 5th in Cell Biology and 3rd in Disease Detectives
Rebecca Pham and Ted Tagami placed 4th in Chemistry Lab
Ted Tagami, Daryl Phuong, and Albert Ta placed 3rd in Experimental Design
Libby Redda and Jenny Gao placed 4th in Forensics
Ryan Sanders and Thomas Malchodi placed 6th in Fossils
Matt Petroske and Salina Abraham placed 4th in Remote Sensing and 7th in Astronomy
The team made a proud showing, placing 9th overall and exhibiting world-class sportsmanship (again). We applaud their hard work and proud ambassadorship of AHS.
Again…welcome back! I’m honored to be your principal—Reba
ATTENTION, JUNIORS!
Registration for 2010 - 11
On Wednesday, 14 April, next year’s seniors (class of 2011) will have an opportunity to register for next year’s classes. This year, we are excited to allow you to get involved in choosing your classes for next year through a process called tennis-shoe registration. In tennis-shoe registration, YOU get to prioritize which classes are most important to you by signing up for those classes first.
In preparation for registration, your advisor will talk with you about the registration process. Registration forms and a DRAFT of the master calendar are available on the AHS website: Aviationhs.org. We strongly recommend that you spend time prior to registration thinking carefully about the classes you want to take, talking with teachers and parents, and considering the requirements of the colleges which you are hoping to attend.
On Tuesday in advisory, we will model the process for you.
On Wednesday, you will register during advisory.
Sophomores: we will repeat the process for you next week; start thinking now about the classes you’d like to take. You’ll register Wednesday, 21 April.
AHS INTRAMURALS MEETING
This week on Thursday April 15th at 3:45 there will be a meeting in the gym. Anyone who is interested in participating in intramurals should attend this meeting to sign up their team, ask clarifying questions about the program, and get dates for when we will start playing. If you are not able to go to the meeting and/or want regular updates feel free to visit the Aviation High School Intramurals page on Facebook.
OPEN GYM
Starts this week! Tuesdays and Fridays at lunch, Ms. Klug will be supervising students who want to play basketball (other sports are great too, if people want to play). All are welcome. Come join us tomorrow!
MYSTERY DINNER
The 2nd Annual Mystery Dinner will be held on April 23rd 2010 from 5:30 to 9:00 PM in the AHS Cafeteria. The theme this year is Murder in Paradise. It was a very popular event last year and space is limited so get your tickets early! Tickets sales are from April 12 to April 23, with NO tickets sold at the door.
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:
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.
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. Dezember's 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)
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!
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—by Randy Pausch, professor at Carnegie Mellon and author of The Last Lecture:
“We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.”
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