AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
26 September 2011
What’s Happening this Week:
Monday: 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. Blood Drive in the gym--Come help out the National Honor Society and help save lives by donating! Must be 16 years or older and weigh over 110 pounds
6:30 p.m. Search for Superintendent Public Meeting at Bow Lake Elementary
Tuesday: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Robotics Team Meeting
6:30 p.m. Search for Superintendent Public Meeting at White Center Heights Elementary
Wednesday: 3:30 p.m. Film Committee leadership meeting after school in Mr. Savishinsky's room
Thursday: Clubs during Advisory!
3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Culture Club every Thursday. Culture Club is open to anyone and everyone. No need to sign up, just come! Room 24
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Robotics Team Meeting
Friday: 12:00-2:00—VIPs on campus—Pathfinder recipients, ERAU reps, Mr. Peter
Morton, Museum of Flight CEO Doug King & Other aerospace leaders!
Saturday: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Scoop on Cool Careers. See posted flyers for details!
4:00 – 9:30 p.m. 30th Annual Pathfinders Gala at The Museum of Flight!
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
We’re back to our own reality today after being in the company of President Obama yesterday! I hope that yesterday’s experience will be one that you will forever remember, recognizing that you were sitting in seats that other students and schools would have given anything to occupy!
While I know that it was disappointing not to hear our school mentioned during the President’s speech, I hope that any disappointment you may have felt yesterday is replaced with joy in knowing that it was truly an honor to have been invited! I imagine that for most of us it may represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Our school already hit a home run in being the ONLY school selected to attend based on a track record of exemplary student achievement and serving as a Lighthouse Model of STEM Excellence. And after all, about a half million people watched the story on KING TV that aired last Thursday, featuring AHS students Benton Coblentz, Austin McHenry, Katie McConville, Paula Cieszkiewicz, Emory Eng, Gabby Ramirez, Serena Simkus, and Jonah Graves. These scholars handled themselves like pros, and I was immensely proud of all of them!
Political speeches ultimately come down to the amount of time the speaker has to deliver what he believes is most politically astute to say to the people who are supporting him. Yesterday’s program ran late…the crowd was eager to hear him speak…and he was scheduled for another event in California that evening.
We all witnessed politics in action! Now it is time to reflect on what you experienced. What were the highlights for you? What are your wonderings and wishes? What will be different for you as a result of this experience? Your teachers will be facilitating conversations with you this week, and most likely throughout the entire school year, about the various aspects of yesterday’s experience. I am interested in hearing your feedback, too, so I’ll be stopping by classes and conversing with you in hallways and during lunchtime.
My congratulations to each and every one of you in the AHS learning community! You are stars! Our local community, the State of Washington, and the Federal government have all embraced Aviation High School in a huge way because of YOU and your commitment to making a positive difference in the world! You have much to be proud of along with unlimited opportunities to realize your goals and dreams!
On a different note, our entire freshman class is at the Museum of Flight today to familiarize themselves with the amazing resources that are available there. Their visit will include tours of the Space Gallery, Red Barn, Personal Courage Wing, Great Gallery, AirPark, and Library/Archives. They will not have time to experience every aspect of the Museum and its programs today, but the good news is that they can revisit the Museum on their own time (with no admission fee) because their Aviation HS ASB card also serves as a membership card. The same is true for every other student at AHS, so I encourage you all to make frequent weekend trips to the Museum. There is much to explore!
Congratulations to Jenny Gao and Davis Yoshida Davis who have been selected as National Merit Semifinalists. Both were selected based on their achievement on the PSAT. Those selected as semifinalists represent less than one percent of each state’s high school seniors! Jenny and Davis are now contenders for a National Merit Scholarship Award, which could be up to $20,000. This is an outstanding honor for both scholars, so please congratulate them when you see them.
Thank you to Mrs. Lisa Fischer (mother of freshman Austin Fischer) for facilitating Etiquette Training last week for the 106 students who will be attending Pathfinder this Saturday evening. This is a record number of AHS students who have been selected, thanks to the generosity of various sponsors, including our PTSA. It will be a grand evening! Attendees: Reminder that the ERAU Career Fair starts at 4:00 PM in the Allen Theater, and parents are encouraged to attend with you. Meet your chaperone in front of the gift shop at 5:15 p.m. please for a group photo. We will then proceed to the Great Gallery for the reception, which will be followed by dinner and the Pathfinder interviews. . Parents should plan to pick you up between 9:15-9:30 p.m. If you have any questions about Pathfinder, please check in with me this week. Remember to write your thank-you card or letter on Sunday to turn in to Mrs. Hiranaka on Monday! I look forward to spending the evening with you.
My best for an inspiring week of learning, accompanied by deep reflection on Sunday’s visit with the President! I am honored to be your principal! ~Reba
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Clubs officially begin this Thursday! On Wednesday in Advisory you will learn which club you will be participating in. Enjoy!
• For those who have been coming to Culture Club, there is no need to remind you how fun it has been! For those who haven’t joined us, Culture Club is open to anyone and everyone, no need to sign up, just come! Room 24, 3:45-4:45 every Thursday. This week we will have an all-club kickball game, and everyone is encouraged to join in. On Thursday, October 6, we will be having a large potluck get-together in which we all share our favorite family food. We hope to see you all there! Culture-It’s who we are! Acceptance- It’s what we do!
• Sophomores and Juniors will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 12
at 9 A.M. The PSAT is a practice assessment and prediction tool for the higher stakes testing that occurs in the spring of junior year and throughout the senior year. When taken in the junior year, students may qualify for National Merit Scholarships. National Merit Scholarships are $2500.00 awards given to the highest scoring entrants in each state. Student guides will be distributed in advisory this week. If you are a freshman interested in taking the PSAT, please see Ms. Carper.
• Parents, teachers and staff as well as community supporters of STEM and Aviation High School may want to consider becoming a mentor to a high school student interested in aviation/aerospace. A “New Mentor Orientation” is scheduled for October 4th, 2011 from 5:00-6:30 PM in Room 2 at AHS. All are welcome, both new mentors, continuing mentors and those considering becoming a mentor. Commitment is a minimum of one year, with breakfast meetings scheduled for 10/19/11, 12/14/11, 2/5/12, 4/8/12 and 5/16/12. These events are scheduled to facilitate meetings between mentors/mentees but are not mandatory and schedules for meetings can be developed between the student and professional. For more information, attend the orientation, or contact Julie Burr at Julie.burr@highlineschools.org.
• The following colleges are visiting AHS this fall! Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending!
Worcester Polytechnic Institute: October 5 at 1 PM
Oberlin: 9:30 AM October 10
Smith College: October 17 at 9 AM
UW Bothell: 1 PM October 19
Harvey Mudd College: October 19 at 1 PM
Seattle Pacific University: November 2 at 1 PM
Montana Tech of the University of Montana: November 28 at 1 PM
• Continue checking the AHS website or logging on to school computers to get updated information on events and meetings.
Quote of the Week:
“Be the change you want to see in the world.”
~Gandhi
Monday, September 26, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
NOTAM 091911
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
19 September 2011
What’s Happening this Week:
Monday: Beginning of an awesome week of learning!
Lunchtime: Ms. Fitz’s Classroom--Freshmen interested in being a Class Captain
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.—Representative Tina Orwell on campus!
Lunch time: AHS Film Committee in Mr. Savishinsky’s Room (more
Info in Notes section of NOTAM)
3:30-4:30 p.m. Music Club in Mr. Savishinsky‘s Room #21 (see Notes
section for additional information)
6:00 p.m.—Evening of Learning for Parents/Guardians (Please: No students on campus unless invited by a staff member. Parents: come at 4:45 if you want to attend the Helping your Student Succeed session; arrive at 5:40 if your student has a 0 hour class; Welcoming session begins at 6:00 p.m. in Gym. Please remember to bring your child’s schedule of classes.)
Wednesday: Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association (PNBAA)
Charity Golf Tournament in Redmond. AHS golfers Devon Gumke &
Allen May have been invited to participate. Proceeds go to AHS scholarships.
3:45-5:30 p.m. Etiquette Training in Gym for Pathfinder Attendees!
Thursday: Another magnificent day of learning!
Friday: 9:00 a.m. Yale University representatives on campus—sign up in
Counseling Office if interested in attending
Saturday: First dance of the school year, sponsored by ASB! Tickets on sale all week!
Sunday: An opportunity to meet President Obama! Read Ms. Gilman’s
message for more information.
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Thank you to everyone who submitted an essay to express interest in attending the 30th Annual Pathfinder Awards at the Museum of Flight on October 1, 2011. We have been approved to take 103 students, which includes four Pathfinder interns and five musicians. By noon today, a list of those accepted will be posted on the windows of the Main Office and in the hallways of the entrance to the Cafeteria. Please be sure to check the list, and if your name is on it, plan to attend Etiquette Training (ET) this Wednesday from 3:45-5:30 p.m. Even if you have previously attended ET, you must do so again this year if you want to participate as an AHS-sponsored student!
So…about the opportunity to meet President Obama! A fundraiser is being held for him at the Paramount Theater in downtown Seattle this Sunday from approximately 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Aviation High School staff and students (yes…all of us!) have been invited to attend because of our designation as a Lighthouse Model of STEM Excellence by the Washington State Legislature and because of our relationship with The Museum of Flight that leads to our being a premier education reform model for the entire country. Our participation in this event is in no way an endorsement of the President’s candidacy for the Office of President of the United States.
Those who pay $10,000 for a table will be there in obvious support of his run for office. We will be there at no cost, sitting in the balcony of the Paramount, in the same room with the President of the United States to be recognized as a school of excellence, enjoying the entertainment that is being provided and hearing President Obama deliver his speech to the Seattle audience. My current understanding is that there will be a time for questions directed to the President, so hopefully, some will be taken from our AHS delegation. By end of the school day, as I learn more about the event, I am hoping to have a letter for you to take home and share with your parents tonight that provides more details and expectations (transportation to and from the event, dress code, chaperones etc.) For now, please know that attendance at this event is by invitation-only, and it is an honor that we have been invited. Please do discuss your participation with your parents tonight and be prepared to let your first period teacher know tomorrow if you can participate! And…look forward to Sunday!
I am indeed honored to be your principal! My best for an exciting and deeply meaningful week of learning as you embrace the SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely) goals you developed in Advisory last week. ~Reba
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• "Interested in film? Want to explore editing, sound, lighting, acting, writing, and all things magical? Visit Mr. Savishinsky's room at lunch on Tuesday to learn about the new and improved, AHS Film Committee."
• AHS Music Club is open for business! Are you a musician, or would you like to learn an instrument? Are you interested in learning and playing music with folks who share your interests? Do you think it would be cool to start your own band? Then join the Music Club! We are a small but dedicated group of musicians working to improve our skills, start bands, and have fun, and we invite you to join us. Any skill level and any style of music are welcome. We have a few instruments to share, and we’re working on fundraising to add to our collection. Music club meets after school on Tuesdays in room 21 with Mr. Savishinsky. No signup required, just come join us on Tuesday.
• National Honor Society's first blood drive of the year is coming up on September 26th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gym. Sign up sheets are available in the office, but you must be at least 16 years old and weigh over 110 pounds. If you are under 18 and haven't donated blood before at our school, you will also need a parent consent form to be filled out, also located in the office. Make sure to stay hydrated the week before you donate, and eat a meal 1 to 2 hours before you donate to make the process easier. Come help out National Honor Society and help save lives by donating!"
• The following colleges are visiting AHS this fall! Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending!
Yale University: September 23 at 9 AM
Worcester Polytechnic Institute: October 5 at 1 PM
Smith College: October 17 at 9 AM
Harvey Mudd College: October 19 at 1 PM
Seattle Pacific University: November 2 at 1 PM
Montana Tech of the University of Montana: November 28 at 1 PM
• Highline is seeking a new Superintendent who will assume duties starting in the 2012-2013 school year. If you would like to provide input about the characteristics you believe Highline needs in our next Superintendent, two public meetings are scheduled:
Monday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m. at Bow Lake Elementary.
Tuesday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m. at White Center Heights Elementary.
Interpreters will be available at both meetings. More info available at HSD401.org.
• 2011 Scoop on Cool Careers is being held on Saturday, October 1 from noon-2 p.m. at the Microsoft Conference Center in Redmond. Flyers are posted in the hallways and cafeteria which provide detailed information.
• Parking passes are now available in the front office. Please stop by before/after school/at lunch to pick yours up.
• Continue checking the AHS website or logging on to school computers to get updated information on events and meetings.
Quote of the Week:
“Change your thoughts and change your world!”
~Norman Vincent Peale
In Memoriam: To Pilot Jimmy Leeward and all the victims and families who suffered losses and injuries at the Reno Air Show. Our hearts go out to all of you.
19 September 2011
What’s Happening this Week:
Monday: Beginning of an awesome week of learning!
Lunchtime: Ms. Fitz’s Classroom--Freshmen interested in being a Class Captain
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.—Representative Tina Orwell on campus!
Lunch time: AHS Film Committee in Mr. Savishinsky’s Room (more
Info in Notes section of NOTAM)
3:30-4:30 p.m. Music Club in Mr. Savishinsky‘s Room #21 (see Notes
section for additional information)
6:00 p.m.—Evening of Learning for Parents/Guardians (Please: No students on campus unless invited by a staff member. Parents: come at 4:45 if you want to attend the Helping your Student Succeed session; arrive at 5:40 if your student has a 0 hour class; Welcoming session begins at 6:00 p.m. in Gym. Please remember to bring your child’s schedule of classes.)
Wednesday: Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association (PNBAA)
Charity Golf Tournament in Redmond. AHS golfers Devon Gumke &
Allen May have been invited to participate. Proceeds go to AHS scholarships.
3:45-5:30 p.m. Etiquette Training in Gym for Pathfinder Attendees!
Thursday: Another magnificent day of learning!
Friday: 9:00 a.m. Yale University representatives on campus—sign up in
Counseling Office if interested in attending
Saturday: First dance of the school year, sponsored by ASB! Tickets on sale all week!
Sunday: An opportunity to meet President Obama! Read Ms. Gilman’s
message for more information.
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Thank you to everyone who submitted an essay to express interest in attending the 30th Annual Pathfinder Awards at the Museum of Flight on October 1, 2011. We have been approved to take 103 students, which includes four Pathfinder interns and five musicians. By noon today, a list of those accepted will be posted on the windows of the Main Office and in the hallways of the entrance to the Cafeteria. Please be sure to check the list, and if your name is on it, plan to attend Etiquette Training (ET) this Wednesday from 3:45-5:30 p.m. Even if you have previously attended ET, you must do so again this year if you want to participate as an AHS-sponsored student!
So…about the opportunity to meet President Obama! A fundraiser is being held for him at the Paramount Theater in downtown Seattle this Sunday from approximately 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Aviation High School staff and students (yes…all of us!) have been invited to attend because of our designation as a Lighthouse Model of STEM Excellence by the Washington State Legislature and because of our relationship with The Museum of Flight that leads to our being a premier education reform model for the entire country. Our participation in this event is in no way an endorsement of the President’s candidacy for the Office of President of the United States.
Those who pay $10,000 for a table will be there in obvious support of his run for office. We will be there at no cost, sitting in the balcony of the Paramount, in the same room with the President of the United States to be recognized as a school of excellence, enjoying the entertainment that is being provided and hearing President Obama deliver his speech to the Seattle audience. My current understanding is that there will be a time for questions directed to the President, so hopefully, some will be taken from our AHS delegation. By end of the school day, as I learn more about the event, I am hoping to have a letter for you to take home and share with your parents tonight that provides more details and expectations (transportation to and from the event, dress code, chaperones etc.) For now, please know that attendance at this event is by invitation-only, and it is an honor that we have been invited. Please do discuss your participation with your parents tonight and be prepared to let your first period teacher know tomorrow if you can participate! And…look forward to Sunday!
I am indeed honored to be your principal! My best for an exciting and deeply meaningful week of learning as you embrace the SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely) goals you developed in Advisory last week. ~Reba
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• "Interested in film? Want to explore editing, sound, lighting, acting, writing, and all things magical? Visit Mr. Savishinsky's room at lunch on Tuesday to learn about the new and improved, AHS Film Committee."
• AHS Music Club is open for business! Are you a musician, or would you like to learn an instrument? Are you interested in learning and playing music with folks who share your interests? Do you think it would be cool to start your own band? Then join the Music Club! We are a small but dedicated group of musicians working to improve our skills, start bands, and have fun, and we invite you to join us. Any skill level and any style of music are welcome. We have a few instruments to share, and we’re working on fundraising to add to our collection. Music club meets after school on Tuesdays in room 21 with Mr. Savishinsky. No signup required, just come join us on Tuesday.
• National Honor Society's first blood drive of the year is coming up on September 26th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gym. Sign up sheets are available in the office, but you must be at least 16 years old and weigh over 110 pounds. If you are under 18 and haven't donated blood before at our school, you will also need a parent consent form to be filled out, also located in the office. Make sure to stay hydrated the week before you donate, and eat a meal 1 to 2 hours before you donate to make the process easier. Come help out National Honor Society and help save lives by donating!"
• The following colleges are visiting AHS this fall! Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending!
Yale University: September 23 at 9 AM
Worcester Polytechnic Institute: October 5 at 1 PM
Smith College: October 17 at 9 AM
Harvey Mudd College: October 19 at 1 PM
Seattle Pacific University: November 2 at 1 PM
Montana Tech of the University of Montana: November 28 at 1 PM
• Highline is seeking a new Superintendent who will assume duties starting in the 2012-2013 school year. If you would like to provide input about the characteristics you believe Highline needs in our next Superintendent, two public meetings are scheduled:
Monday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m. at Bow Lake Elementary.
Tuesday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m. at White Center Heights Elementary.
Interpreters will be available at both meetings. More info available at HSD401.org.
• 2011 Scoop on Cool Careers is being held on Saturday, October 1 from noon-2 p.m. at the Microsoft Conference Center in Redmond. Flyers are posted in the hallways and cafeteria which provide detailed information.
• Parking passes are now available in the front office. Please stop by before/after school/at lunch to pick yours up.
• Continue checking the AHS website or logging on to school computers to get updated information on events and meetings.
Quote of the Week:
“Change your thoughts and change your world!”
~Norman Vincent Peale
In Memoriam: To Pilot Jimmy Leeward and all the victims and families who suffered losses and injuries at the Reno Air Show. Our hearts go out to all of you.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
NOTAM 091211
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
12 September 2011
What’s Happening this Week*:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday
• Lunchtime: ASB is holding auditions for Phoenix Mascot—Gymnasium
• WA Governor’s Aerospace Summit at ShoWare Center—Student Ambassadors are
Lauren Crom, Skye McCowen, Sophia Casim, Michael Torrey, & Beemnet
Workeneh
Thursday
• Picture Make-up Day
• WA Governor’s Aerospace Summit—Same student ambassadors as Wednesday plus
Jacob Wagner, Emory Eng, & Henry Lemming
• Club Fair during Advisory (see information below)
• Pathfinder Essays due!
Friday
• John Boyd, Executive Director of Teaching on Learning on campus 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Student Dismissal @ 2:00 p.m.
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Welcome to our first full week of learning! No more short weeks for awhile…just lots of opportunities to maximize your learning, become actively involved in sports of the mind teams such as Robotics, Science Olympiad, Speech & Debate, or clubs such as Culture Club, National Honor Society, etc. Remember…you are building your resume during high school as you prepare for college, career, and citizenship. College admission representatives and employers want to know that you are well-rounded as a scholar and as a citizen. Fortunately, AHS offers many great opportunities for you to develop your teamwork and citizenship skills through active participation in an activity of your choice.
In addition to extra-curricular activities, AHS will again offer in-school clubs this year on every other Thursday after lunch. Club time helps students explore their interests and passions and many are unique ones that you wouldn’t find at another high school. This Thursday during Advisory you will attend Club Fair in the Gymnasium to check out what’s being offered this year. Be sure to look around, read the descriptions, and ask the student representatives any questions you may have. If you were involved in a specific club last year and want to return, don’t worry; there are some spots reserved as long as you sign up. You may only join ONE club. Once you sign your name, wait for more information to come your way. Most clubs have a limit, and once those spots are filled, you will have to find another one. You will commit to this club all year long, so make sure you pick something that you will enjoy…there are plenty to choose from!
You will note that in this edition of the NOTAM I have started with an overview of the week’s activities. I am resuming this practice as the result of staff, student, and parent requests to provide it even though these same events may be listed on the AHS calendar! Please continue to check the AHS calendar listed on our website for additional information.
What I provide is an overview only and may not include all of the activities that will be posted throughout the week.
I close my message this week with a thank you to all for your Phoenix spirit that is evident everywhere! I have had some great conversations with many of you since school has started, and in every instance, I’ve repeatedly heard how much you are enjoying being an AHS student! Please know how glad we are to have each and every one of you with us this year! I also close with great anticipation of reading your Pathfinder essays at the end of the week! A reminder that Etiquette Training will be held next Wednesday, September 21 from 3:45-5:30 p.m. in the Gym for those selected to attend. If you still need a Pathfinder packet, pick one up in the Main Office. Remember…you’re building your high school resume!
My best for an awesome week of learning! I am honored to be your principal—Reba
Looking forward to next week:
Invitations to our annual Evening of Learning were mailed last week. Parents/guardians, we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, September 20th. Come early at 4:45 p.m. if you want to attend a session on how to help students be successful; otherwise, we’ll gather in the gymnasium promptly at 6:00 p.m. for Welcome & Introduction of Staff.
From your ASB:
FRESHMEN: Are you interested in helping plan all school events such as dances and assemblies? Creating a community of inclusion and school spirit? Having the time of your life? If you answered yes to any of those questions, stop by Room 22 (Ms. Fitz) during lunchtime on September 19th or 20th for an informational meeting on being a Class Captain. Freshmen only need to attend one, and not both, of the lunch meetings to pick up an application packet and learn about what ASB is all about!
NOTES:
• Continue checking the AHS website or logging on to school computers to get updated information on events and meetings.
• Have you heard of Orienteering? It’s often known as the “Thinker’s Cross Country.” If interested in learning more, you may want to attend a session that is being held this Saturday September 17 by the Cascade Orienteering Club at Woodland Park in Seattle. You can get a “start time” anytime between 10:00 a.m. and noon. Get there about ½ hour early for registration and instruction. Courses range from 1 km-5km and should take less than an hour. Park in the parking lot just East of Hwy 99 on 50th Avenue. Follow the signs. Ask for Pat Kelly, father of freshman Deanta Kelly. Tell them you are from Aviation HS. The cost of the course is $5/solo or per group using one map. There may be a $1 charge to rent a compass if you don’t bring one. Any questions ask Patrick Kelly: mapperkelly@hotmail.com or 206.760.9554. This will be a fine intro of the sport to the AHS community. Volunteers will be on hand to instruct you in navigating with a map and compass. Parents are encouraged to try a course as well.
Quote of the Week: In the field of observation, chance favors only the prepared mind… Louis Pasteur.
12 September 2011
What’s Happening this Week*:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday
• Lunchtime: ASB is holding auditions for Phoenix Mascot—Gymnasium
• WA Governor’s Aerospace Summit at ShoWare Center—Student Ambassadors are
Lauren Crom, Skye McCowen, Sophia Casim, Michael Torrey, & Beemnet
Workeneh
Thursday
• Picture Make-up Day
• WA Governor’s Aerospace Summit—Same student ambassadors as Wednesday plus
Jacob Wagner, Emory Eng, & Henry Lemming
• Club Fair during Advisory (see information below)
• Pathfinder Essays due!
Friday
• John Boyd, Executive Director of Teaching on Learning on campus 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Student Dismissal @ 2:00 p.m.
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Welcome to our first full week of learning! No more short weeks for awhile…just lots of opportunities to maximize your learning, become actively involved in sports of the mind teams such as Robotics, Science Olympiad, Speech & Debate, or clubs such as Culture Club, National Honor Society, etc. Remember…you are building your resume during high school as you prepare for college, career, and citizenship. College admission representatives and employers want to know that you are well-rounded as a scholar and as a citizen. Fortunately, AHS offers many great opportunities for you to develop your teamwork and citizenship skills through active participation in an activity of your choice.
In addition to extra-curricular activities, AHS will again offer in-school clubs this year on every other Thursday after lunch. Club time helps students explore their interests and passions and many are unique ones that you wouldn’t find at another high school. This Thursday during Advisory you will attend Club Fair in the Gymnasium to check out what’s being offered this year. Be sure to look around, read the descriptions, and ask the student representatives any questions you may have. If you were involved in a specific club last year and want to return, don’t worry; there are some spots reserved as long as you sign up. You may only join ONE club. Once you sign your name, wait for more information to come your way. Most clubs have a limit, and once those spots are filled, you will have to find another one. You will commit to this club all year long, so make sure you pick something that you will enjoy…there are plenty to choose from!
You will note that in this edition of the NOTAM I have started with an overview of the week’s activities. I am resuming this practice as the result of staff, student, and parent requests to provide it even though these same events may be listed on the AHS calendar! Please continue to check the AHS calendar listed on our website for additional information.
What I provide is an overview only and may not include all of the activities that will be posted throughout the week.
I close my message this week with a thank you to all for your Phoenix spirit that is evident everywhere! I have had some great conversations with many of you since school has started, and in every instance, I’ve repeatedly heard how much you are enjoying being an AHS student! Please know how glad we are to have each and every one of you with us this year! I also close with great anticipation of reading your Pathfinder essays at the end of the week! A reminder that Etiquette Training will be held next Wednesday, September 21 from 3:45-5:30 p.m. in the Gym for those selected to attend. If you still need a Pathfinder packet, pick one up in the Main Office. Remember…you’re building your high school resume!
My best for an awesome week of learning! I am honored to be your principal—Reba
Looking forward to next week:
Invitations to our annual Evening of Learning were mailed last week. Parents/guardians, we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, September 20th. Come early at 4:45 p.m. if you want to attend a session on how to help students be successful; otherwise, we’ll gather in the gymnasium promptly at 6:00 p.m. for Welcome & Introduction of Staff.
From your ASB:
FRESHMEN: Are you interested in helping plan all school events such as dances and assemblies? Creating a community of inclusion and school spirit? Having the time of your life? If you answered yes to any of those questions, stop by Room 22 (Ms. Fitz) during lunchtime on September 19th or 20th for an informational meeting on being a Class Captain. Freshmen only need to attend one, and not both, of the lunch meetings to pick up an application packet and learn about what ASB is all about!
NOTES:
• Continue checking the AHS website or logging on to school computers to get updated information on events and meetings.
• Have you heard of Orienteering? It’s often known as the “Thinker’s Cross Country.” If interested in learning more, you may want to attend a session that is being held this Saturday September 17 by the Cascade Orienteering Club at Woodland Park in Seattle. You can get a “start time” anytime between 10:00 a.m. and noon. Get there about ½ hour early for registration and instruction. Courses range from 1 km-5km and should take less than an hour. Park in the parking lot just East of Hwy 99 on 50th Avenue. Follow the signs. Ask for Pat Kelly, father of freshman Deanta Kelly. Tell them you are from Aviation HS. The cost of the course is $5/solo or per group using one map. There may be a $1 charge to rent a compass if you don’t bring one. Any questions ask Patrick Kelly: mapperkelly@hotmail.com or 206.760.9554. This will be a fine intro of the sport to the AHS community. Volunteers will be on hand to instruct you in navigating with a map and compass. Parents are encouraged to try a course as well.
Quote of the Week: In the field of observation, chance favors only the prepared mind… Louis Pasteur.
Monday, September 5, 2011
NOTAM 090611
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
06 September 2011
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Welcome everyone to a new school year at and the continuation of your learning journey!
If you are new to our learning community, you may be wondering, “What is the NOTAM?” In aviation, it means Notice to Airmen. At Aviation High School, it is our version of what other schools may call their weekly bulletin. It is our primary communication to both students and families to inform you of key events and opportunities to extend your learning. We will post the NOTAM to our website http://www.AviationHS.org late on Sunday evenings so that you can become well informed before the school week starts. Your first period teacher will also review the NOTAM with you each Monday and post a copy on a classroom bulletin board. Please make it a habit to regularly read the NOTAM and also check the calendar that is posted on the AHS website to ensure that you have the latest information about events and happenings within the school community. We will provide as many reminders as possible in the NOTAM, but since we only publish once a week it is important that you check the calendar often throughout the week.
Some important events to consider this week include:
The Skunkworks Robotics team will have a short meeting after school today (Tuesday September 6th) in Room 7, which is Mr. Steele’s classroom. Anyone interested in being on the team this year is encouraged to attend. An evening meeting from 6:00-8:00 PM will also be held for all team members and interested students. Parents are welcome, too!
The Museum of Flight will be holding its annual Pathfinder Gala on October 1. AHS students consider this to be their ‘homecoming’ since we do not have a football team. The Museum, along with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Peter Anderson of Galvin Flying Service, and a few other aviation leaders sponsor AHS students to attend each year. To learn more about this magnificent event, pick up a packet in the main office from Mrs. Hiranaka. If interested in attending, start writing your essay, which is due to me by Friday, September 16. If you are selected to participate, you must then attend Etiquette Training on September 21 from 3:45-5:30 p.m. Complete details are in the packet! Hope to read your essay and learn of your interest in meeting this year’s award recipients Ms. Carolyn Corvi and Captain Steve Fulton, both whom have made astonishing contributions to aviation and aerospace! For more information about Pathfinder, please feel free to consult with me, your teachers, or Pathfinder interns Jenny Gao, Emily Kelly, Salina Abramson, Libanos Redda, and Jessica Lewis.
Please note: AHS student musicians have been performing during the Pathfinder reception for the past few years. This year, Jessica Lewis is in charge of this responsibility. If you are a string musician and would like to be part of the ensemble that performs this year, please let Jessica know ASAP!
Parents: Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 20 for an Evening of Learning, which is our fall open house. An invitation will be sent to you this week. When it arrives, please have your student fill in his/her schedule and bring it with you that evening. After a welcome and introduction of staff in the gymnasium, you will then be attending classes! We look forward to seeing you for this important event!
Attention Juniors & AHS Staff: The Museum of Flight offers a wonderful opportunity for juniors to learn about space exploration and development through a program called Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS). AHS students have applied and been accepted to participate in this prestigious learning experience since its inception in 2005. Colleges and universities as well as aerospace employers are now recognizing the WAS program as an invaluable experience for Washington State students. Participation is a resume-builder and tremendous learning opportunity! To apply for the 2012 WAS program, check the Museum’s website at www.museumofflight.org/was. Student applications are due by November 4th. AHS staff members who want to serve as a staff assistant must also make application, due by October 28. (FYI: Last year’s recipients will soon be holding an information session for interested students. Stay tuned for more information.)
In closing, I wish to thank all of you for a smooth opening to the 2011-2012 school year. Our enrollment is 430 students, our largest attendance since opening our doors in 2004. I stand in awe of your enthusiasm and commitment to learning. And, I encourage you to make every minute of learning count this year as you pursue your goals for college and career. The sky is NOT the limit at AHS. As always I am honored to be your principal.
~Reba
NOTE:
Continue checking the AHS website or logging on to school computers to get updated information on events and meetings.
Quote of the Week:
“The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious.”
~Albert Einstein
06 September 2011
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Welcome everyone to a new school year at and the continuation of your learning journey!
If you are new to our learning community, you may be wondering, “What is the NOTAM?” In aviation, it means Notice to Airmen. At Aviation High School, it is our version of what other schools may call their weekly bulletin. It is our primary communication to both students and families to inform you of key events and opportunities to extend your learning. We will post the NOTAM to our website http://www.AviationHS.org late on Sunday evenings so that you can become well informed before the school week starts. Your first period teacher will also review the NOTAM with you each Monday and post a copy on a classroom bulletin board. Please make it a habit to regularly read the NOTAM and also check the calendar that is posted on the AHS website to ensure that you have the latest information about events and happenings within the school community. We will provide as many reminders as possible in the NOTAM, but since we only publish once a week it is important that you check the calendar often throughout the week.
Some important events to consider this week include:
The Skunkworks Robotics team will have a short meeting after school today (Tuesday September 6th) in Room 7, which is Mr. Steele’s classroom. Anyone interested in being on the team this year is encouraged to attend. An evening meeting from 6:00-8:00 PM will also be held for all team members and interested students. Parents are welcome, too!
The Museum of Flight will be holding its annual Pathfinder Gala on October 1. AHS students consider this to be their ‘homecoming’ since we do not have a football team. The Museum, along with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Peter Anderson of Galvin Flying Service, and a few other aviation leaders sponsor AHS students to attend each year. To learn more about this magnificent event, pick up a packet in the main office from Mrs. Hiranaka. If interested in attending, start writing your essay, which is due to me by Friday, September 16. If you are selected to participate, you must then attend Etiquette Training on September 21 from 3:45-5:30 p.m. Complete details are in the packet! Hope to read your essay and learn of your interest in meeting this year’s award recipients Ms. Carolyn Corvi and Captain Steve Fulton, both whom have made astonishing contributions to aviation and aerospace! For more information about Pathfinder, please feel free to consult with me, your teachers, or Pathfinder interns Jenny Gao, Emily Kelly, Salina Abramson, Libanos Redda, and Jessica Lewis.
Please note: AHS student musicians have been performing during the Pathfinder reception for the past few years. This year, Jessica Lewis is in charge of this responsibility. If you are a string musician and would like to be part of the ensemble that performs this year, please let Jessica know ASAP!
Parents: Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 20 for an Evening of Learning, which is our fall open house. An invitation will be sent to you this week. When it arrives, please have your student fill in his/her schedule and bring it with you that evening. After a welcome and introduction of staff in the gymnasium, you will then be attending classes! We look forward to seeing you for this important event!
Attention Juniors & AHS Staff: The Museum of Flight offers a wonderful opportunity for juniors to learn about space exploration and development through a program called Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS). AHS students have applied and been accepted to participate in this prestigious learning experience since its inception in 2005. Colleges and universities as well as aerospace employers are now recognizing the WAS program as an invaluable experience for Washington State students. Participation is a resume-builder and tremendous learning opportunity! To apply for the 2012 WAS program, check the Museum’s website at www.museumofflight.org/was. Student applications are due by November 4th. AHS staff members who want to serve as a staff assistant must also make application, due by October 28. (FYI: Last year’s recipients will soon be holding an information session for interested students. Stay tuned for more information.)
In closing, I wish to thank all of you for a smooth opening to the 2011-2012 school year. Our enrollment is 430 students, our largest attendance since opening our doors in 2004. I stand in awe of your enthusiasm and commitment to learning. And, I encourage you to make every minute of learning count this year as you pursue your goals for college and career. The sky is NOT the limit at AHS. As always I am honored to be your principal.
~Reba
NOTE:
Continue checking the AHS website or logging on to school computers to get updated information on events and meetings.
Quote of the Week:
“The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious.”
~Albert Einstein
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