27 September 2010
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
It’s Week #3 of the school year, and I continue to be impressed by the remarkable spirit that seems to be coming from everyone and everywhere. You are all rockin’ this school in a way that simply makes me glad to be among you each day! Last Friday’s assembly was riveting as our ASB leaders prepared everyone for Spirit Week (this week!) and the first dance of the school year—the Aviator Ball, scheduled for Saturday evening. I must say that I may think twice about dining with Mr. Gudor, Mr. Shiroma, Ms. Durrant, or Dr. Katims ever again after observing their unabashed enthusiasm for quickly devouring a “pie”, but I certainly applaud their competitive, good-natured spirit! I’m eager to see who the actors will be in the next assembly, but for this week, I’m looking forward to seeing how the AHS spirit is revealed each day through a different fashion theme!
I was also very impressed with the learning I saw taking place last Friday on our very first College & Career Day. I heard positive feedback from most students with whom I interacted, but I didn’t get the opportunity to observe all of the activities. Our goal is to provide you with a progressively more informative and useful program that prepares you for college and career. So, let your voice be heard by letting your advisors, Ms. Carper, and the administration know what was helpful to you, what wasn’t so helpful, and what you want to experience as the year continues.
Speaking of preparing for college and career: Mark your calendar for the Life After High School Fair that is scheduled for Wednesday, November 3rd from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Highline High School. One hundred (100) different colleges and career organizations will be there to help you plan for your future!
Over this past weekend, I spent several hours reading 97 inspiring essays written by AHS students who are vying for one of the 75 Pathfinder tickets that are being sponsored by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Peter Anderson & Galvin Flying, and other aviation and community leaders. And, while I promised that I would announce the selection of students in this week’s NOTAM, I am simply not able to do so without your assistance. The reason? Almost all of the essays are truly outstanding, and many of them are masterpieces! I so wish that we had sponsorship to take everyone who applied, but currently, we don’t. We have 22 more applicants than spots available. I am, therefore, asking for voluntary (and perhaps temporary) withdrawal from students who have attended Pathfinder two or more times. If you are willing to give up your seat to someone who has not had the same opportunity as you, please come to the main office TODAY to see Ms. Stark or Ms. Hiranaka. In the meantime, I’ll be checking with the Pathfinder coordinators to see if there’s any possibility of additional sponsorship. If there is, the students who volunteer to give up seats will be reinstated. By Wednesday of this week, we will post a list of selected students on the windows in the main office (viewable from the courtyard). I am thanking you, in advance, for your understanding and patience as we work through the selection process. As a reminder, if you are selected, you must attend Etiquette Training next Monday, October 4, from 3:45-5:30 p.m.
You all know that we don’t have athletic teams at AHS, right? That may change very soon, though, thanks to some amazing parents and students who are interested in starting an Ultimate Frisbee team. If you are interested in learning more, email ultimate.ahs@gmail.com. Parents: Information will also be available this Wednesday at our Evening of Learning program. Students and parent organizers will be ‘manning’ a table in the Cafeteria, starting at 5:30 p.m.
We inadvertently omitted a very important club offering during last week’s Club Fair! If you are interested in a professional aviation career, you may want to join the Airline Career Experience (ACE) club, which is sponsored by the Air Line Pilots Associated and advised by Alaska Airlines Captain John Sluys and AHS Ground School instructor Robin Lee. ACE will meet this Thursday during club time in Room 17.
On October 8, there is no school; however, we will be hosting the Pathfinder inductees, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University VIPs, and a number of other VIPs who are interested in knowing more about our school. If you are a member of ACE, the Skunkworks Robotics Team, Science Olympiad, or an ASB officer, I request the pleasure of your company and your participation in a demonstration of learning from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Further details will be provided to your advisors. Other students may also be asked to participate, so stay tuned. And…thanks in advance for your ambassadorship!
I look forward to seeing parents at our annual Evening of Learning this Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.! The program starts in the Gymnasium. Students, please remember to give your parents your class schedule, too! Unfortunately, on the invitation, we mistakenly listed 6th period as a class that parents would attend. Please ‘scratch’ 6th period and instead, add 7th period!
My best to all for a spirited week of learning and fun! I am honored to be your principal!
~Reba
NOTE:
Keep checking the AHS website or logging onto school computers to get updated information on events/meetings.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
“Really great people make you feel that you, too, can become great.”
~ Mark Twain (quoted by Ramneet Kaur in her Pathfinder essay)
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