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.