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.
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