Message from the Principal:
“The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.” ~Richard Bach
Rather than end the NOTAM with a quote this week, I chose to start with one that expresses my gratitude to the many sponsors of this year’s Pathfinder Gala. If enjoying this spectacular event is payment enough for a lovely evening, we are “rich” beyond words! Thank you, ERAU and Purdue Universities, James Raisbeck, Peter Morton, Peter Anderson, Clay Lacey, and Suzanna Darcy-Henneman for supporting 112 AHS students and chaperones to Pathfinder 2010! (Reminder to student attendees: Your expressions of gratitude—thank-you note or letter—and your reflections are now due to Ms. Stark or Ms. Hiranaka.)
And speaking of gratitude: Huge thanks goes to members of the Robotics, ACE, Science Olympiad, Speech & Debate, and Flight by Design teams for showing up on Friday (a non-student day) to showcase your learning for our visitors! Thanks, too, to our amazing ASB officers and all the advisors/coaches and mentors who participated. In a debrief with the visitors, they expressed how impressed they were with your professionalism, maturity, and your passion for learning. They also expressed that what they observed during their visit is not what they typically see in other high schools. Give yourselves a well-deserved pat on the back and look forward to perhaps being recruited by both ERAU and Purdue! J
Juniors: An exciting opportunity awaits you! The Museum of Flight is actively recruiting AHS juniors to apply for participation in the Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) program! If you are selected, Phase One of the program will be from December 2010 to May 2011during which you will complete a series of online lessons on topics ranging from the history of NASA to the future of human space exploration. The top-performing students in the State will be invited in May 2011 to participate in Phase Two: a six-day (all-expense paid) residency at the Museum of Flight where they will plan their own mission to Mars. You can download applications at www.museumofflight.org/was. Applications are due November 5, 2010! Last year, 11 AHS juniors were selected for the program, and eight made it all the way to the summer residency— Matthew Eaton, Franco Spadoni, James Stone, Laura Hixson, Spencer Noble, Tyler Escott, Banks Hunter, and Jordan Cross! I encourage you to check with any of these WAS Scholars to learn more about the program. Participating is a great way to expand your learning and build your resume for college admission.
This past Saturday was a long day for many of our seniors, who took the SAT in the morning, then attended Pathfinder that same evening. My compliments to all for recognizing that your SAT scores make a difference in getting accepted to your college/post-secondary program of choice! I know that many of you take the exam more than once to improve your scores. Kudos! Our sophomores and many of our juniors will be taking the PSAT this Wednesday. Kudos to all of you, too!
Each year, our wonderful PTSA coordinates the Reflections contest. They have asked that I promote it in this week’s NOTAM, which I am pleased to do. In future weeks, be sure to check the calendar on our website or the PTSA’s for information about the contest.
My best to you for an illuminating week of learning! I am honored to be your principal! ~Reba
Message from the PTSA about Reflections:
Attention Aviation High School Students!
Grab your art supplies, camera, instrument, computer, pen, or video camera and create something to submit for the 2010-2011 41st annual PTA Reflections Contest. Reflections is an opportunity to pursue your artistic expression; this year’s theme is “Together We Can.”
Entries will be judged on creative ability and interpretation of the theme in the following categories:
- Literature
- Music Composition
- Photography
- Visual Arts
- Film/Video
- Choreography/Dance.
All AHS participants will receive recognition, certificate, prize & special catered lunch. Finalist entries (up to 4 per category) will go on to the Highline Council level of the competition. Submissions will be collected in the main office from November 15 -19. Entries turned in after 2 p.m. on November 19th will not be judged. Go to www.aviationptsa.org and click on the Reflections link for rules and entry forms. Additional forms are also available in the main office. For more information, contact Liz Campisteguy at campisteguy@gmail.com.
NOTE:
o Continue checking the AHS website or logging onto school computers to get updated information on events/meetings.
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