AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTAM 051010
10 May 2010

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

Monday
Peer Tutoring (drop-in) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Intramurals start after school today

Tuesday
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in room 7

Wednesday
Guest on campus, 8-10:00 a.m.
Peer Tutoring (sign-up) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10

Thursday
VIP from Michigan, on campus most of day
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Robotics Team at the Seahurst Elementary Science Fair

Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Last week, Mr. Jim Albaugh, CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes visited our school to interact with members of our learning community. Our robotics, Science Olympiad, and ACE team members showcased their learning, along with students in Mr. Joshi’s Flight by Design class. Thank you to everyone who participated! In a follow-up email with Mr. Albaugh, he wrote, “It was a great day and very inspiring. I have no worries about this generation after my hour at the school. They will change the world.” Indeed, you will, AHS scholars!

Our amazing PTSA also sponsored a culminating program at the Performing Arts Center last week that was attended by approximately 150 AHS parents, students, staff, legislators, and community members. Many of our incoming parents and students were in attendance, too, eager to become informed and engaged in our school culture. Our ASB officers and representatives profusely thanked the PTSA for their support of so many activities this past year, and recognition awards were presented to Senator Karen Keiser, Representative Tina Orwall, Representative & Chairman of the House Education Committee Dave Quall, and to Linda Lanham, CEO of Aerospace Futures Alliance for their support in this past legislative session to gain capital funding for building a new school at the Museum of Flight and for designating AHS as a lighthouse model of STEM education. Special thanks goes to Katy Kastner and Kristina Ong for putting a PowerPoint presentation together that highlighted the major accomplishments and activities of the school year. ASB Advisor Mr. Dezember also deserves a round of applause for his leadership in working with the students and PTSA to convene such a successful event.

On Friday, May 14, we will conduct school-wide testing in Humanities and Math/Science. The data generated from this assessment is to help the staff become more informed about students’ learning across all grades, allowing us to identify strengths and weaknesses and to map trends in our instructional program; at the risk of stating the obvious, please do your best so we know how to best adjust our instructional program to serve our learners’ needs. Your participation is important. Thank you for your cooperation.
AP testing continues through this Wednesday. Go, scholars! I’m impressed with your academic stamina!

We will have a couple of visitors on campus this Wednesday and Thursday, one from a local school district and one from a start-up aviation-themed school in Michigan. Each will most likely want to sit in on classes, so please be responsive to their requests for information and make them feel welcomed (as you always do!).

Our week concludes with the annual Talent Show on Friday evening, sponsored by Culture Club. This is an event that just seems to get more spectacular each year, so I hope to see you there.
Cheers for an inspired week of learning! Honored to be your principal--Reba

ATTENTION ALL AHS STUDENTS
This Friday, May 14th, marks the date of our 6th annual talent show! Come join us Under the Big Top, from 5:30-6:30 PM, and watch your fellow classmates reveal their hidden talents. Tickets will be on sale all week in the cafeteria during lunch. Ticket prices are $4 for students with ASB and $6 for students without. Adults can also purchase tickets for $8. We will be selling tickets on the night of the event as well. Can't wait to see you there!

CONGRATULATIONS
Bethany Pupava placed 3rd in Floor Ex at the USAG Western Nationals Gymnastics competition last weekend in Des Moines, Iowa.
We have more Eagle Scouts, too! Congratulations, Alex Campisteguy and Alex Simkus, for earning this prestigious award! Please know that we wish to recognize all students who have become Eagle Scouts, so if your name hasn’t yet been mentioned in the NOTAM, it’s most likely because we haven’t heard from you or your parents.
Andrew Reece will be recognized this Friday as Sodo Rotary’s Student of the Month! Congratulations, Andrew!

Kudos to Sydney Miller, too! Sydney applied and was accepted into the MSE Materials Science Camp at the University of Washington this summer. Her tuition and meal costs will be funded by the sponsoring organizations. ASM Materials Camp allows high school students to experience the exciting field of material science in a hands-on way. Students have access to high-tech equipment and professional mentors to help them tackle real problems facing the field today.

All-School Laser Tag!
Buy your tickets for the all-school laser tag event taking place on Saturday,
May 15, 2010, 6:30-8:30pm, at LaserQuest in Federal Way! This event is open to all grades (9-12), ticket prices are $15.00 per person. There are only 60 slots available so once those are filled sales will close. Games are 20 minutes long and 30players can play in a game, so you get two games / 40 minutes of Laser Tag, and you get to raise money for your class! Pay either in the office or during lunch or advisory to Freshman Captain Tran Tonnu. Sales end Thursday!

ASB Class Captain Elections
Are you interested in serving your school? Want to help plan and carry out dances and fundraisers? Do you have a good idea to help raise school spirit? Serving as Class Captain allows you to do all this! Come to Mr. Dezember’s room next Monday, the 17th, at lunch. Applications are available now in the office, or at the information meeting. Elections will be held in June. See any ASB officer for more information.

SENIORS
The AHS Scholarship Packet is now posted on the AHS and PTSA websites. Thanks to our fabulous supporters, we will be able to award close to $35,000 this year. The top award is $5,000! I encourage all eligible students to apply. Mark your calendars for the June 6 Senior Awards Ceremony where all awards will be presented.

MENTOR & INTERNSHIP
Two part time summer internships have been posted with Erin Air, a private jet aircraft charter service located at King County International Airport. These 45 hour volunteer experiences will focus mainly on the business aspects of the Charter Company, with some interactions with pilots, managers and customers. This is a great way to get your aviation career started so check out the bulletin board outside the career center or talk with Mrs. Burr or Mrs. Pappas in the Career Center on how to apply.

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS DUE!
To count for this school year, completed forms reflecting community service hours are due by Friday, June 4th! Remember, a minimum of 40 hours are required before graduation. Many seniors have not yet documented their 40 hours required. Please return your completed volunteer hours forms to Ms. Pappas or Ms. Carper no later than June 4th!

SPIRIT WEEK
Get ready for the last spirit week of the year! Show your AHS spirit the week before prom by participating in the days of spirit week. It doesn’t matter if you’re not going to Prom, we want everyone to show their spirit and get ready for summer by showing your last bit of school spirit before the long summer break. With all the final projects, studying, and exams, spirit week is a creative and fun way to take a little break from our typical day at school. Remember that your costume must be school appropriate!

Monday: Northwest Profile Day (I.E. Socks and sandals guy)
Tuesday: Music Genre Day (Dress up as your favorite music genre)
Wednesday: Tropical Day (No spaghetti straps or bathing suits)
Thursday: School Spirit Day (Freshmen – Yellow, Sophomores – White, Juniors – Red, Seniors – Black)

Keep an eye out for the posters around school to remind you of the themes for each day. Have fun and if you have any questions feel free to ask Mr. Dezember or anyone else in the ASB. Happy spiriting!

SEAFAIR AIRSHOW/BLUE ANGELS
Updated Application Deadline Information: Wednesday, May 12th is the deadline to apply for Seafair Airshow/Blue Angels volunteer opportunities. If you have questions, please see Ms. Burr in the Career Center.

FOOD DRIVE – GOING ON NOW!
INTERACT CLUB is sponsoring a school-wide food drive at Aviation High School, NOW THROUGH Friday, May 14. All members of Interact are dedicated to community service; our own Michael Thompson is the on-site coordinator for this event.

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 17.

Only dry and canned food will be accepted. Drop off your donations to the designated collection bins located in rooms as follows:
9th Grade – Ms. Cook
10th Grade – Mr. D
11th Grade – Ms. Juarez
12th Grade – Dr. K

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:

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
AHS students are invited to participate in Northwest Harvest’s annual “Fight Hunger with the Mariners” event on Saturday, May 22nd. If you are interested in participating to work at the collection site just outside of Safeco Field on that day, collecting food from fans entering the game, please sign up by Wednesday, May 12with Ms. Pappas.

AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL’S FIRST EVER CAR WASH!
Attention all students! It is time to break out your buckets and sponges! Aviation High School will be having its first ever car washes! If you would like to help out or are able to donate any car wash supplies, there are sign up lists in the office and Mr. Dezember’s room. If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Gao.

WHAT: Aviation’s first ever CAR WASHES!
WHO: YOU! We would only like a maximum of about 25 people for each car wash, so sign up ASAP.
WHEN: May 29th & June 5th from 11-4 PM
WHERE: the parking lot of Martini’s Dry Cleaners and Karuna Arts Yoga at the corner of 1st Avenue and Ambaum Boulevard in Burien
HOW:
1) Sign up to HELP at the car wash
2) Bring in SUPPLIES to Mr. Dezember’s room. A list of needed supplies is posted in the classroom.
3) Bring your dirty car to be washed!

SKUNKWORKS
Don't Miss the Skunkworks Robotics Rummage Sale and Car Wash, Saturday, May 15th from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM located at Cox Financial - Raymond James Financial Services (112 SW 157th Street, Seattle (In Burien behind Quiznos)) and Prudential Northwest Realty (127 SW 156th Street, Burien). Come out and support the team and find your next treasure!

The team gladly accepts donations. If you would like to donate gently used items please contact Dayna Miller at DaynaMiller1277@msn.com or 253-797-3077.

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.

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. Please 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 flair 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!

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!

Quote of the Week:
“…Aviation High School students will change the world!”
~Jim Albaugh, CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes,in speech to AHS students May 3. 2010