AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
31 October 2011
What’s Happening this Week:
Monday: Have a ‘spooktacular’ day of learning!
Tuesday: Begin Thanksgiving Food Drive
Essays due to Ms. Burr if interested in attending Joe Sutter dinner Nov. 12!
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: Seattle Pacific University Presentation 1:00 PM
Film Club Meeting after School in Mr. Savishinsky’s Room
Youth Venture in room 6 3:45 – 5:15 PM
Thursday:
PTSA General & Auction Meeting 6:30 – 8:30 PM, AHS Room 10
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: Recruiting at Cascade Middle School
Saturday: “Flying Cross Country with Your Wife, Mother and the Navy”
Honeywell lecture recalls the story of Cal Rogers’ epic 1911 flight across the U.S. See details in Notes & Announcements
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
With today marking the start of second quarter and the anticipation and increased activity of the holiday season just around the corner, it’s a reminder that time flies more quickly than we often realize. As you begin this new quarter of learning, I hope you will slow the clock a bit to reflect on your progress and recommit to your learning goals. (Yes…I know I reminded you to do this last week, too…I promise not to do so next week if you promise to remind yourself!) First quarter progress reports will be mailed to you and your parents by end of week.
Our Speech & Debate team traveled to their fist competition of the year at Gig Harbor High School this past Friday and Saturday. Partners Serena Simkus and Abdul Firoz as well as Jimmy Nguyen and Austin Turnidge received awards for Public Forum Debate. Competitors Amy Parker, Benton Coblentz, Dylan Smith, Zach Perry, and Deanta Kelly all barely missed awards for their respective events. Congratulations, team and Coach Shiroma who reported, “It was an excellent showing for our first tournament and we hope to be even stronger in future competitions.”
"Congratulations to the AHS Film Club for producing a film that was awarded Best Picture in the Student Division for the Renton Film Frenzy! The club received the Curvee Award and $250!"
Many thanks to the following AHS ambassadors who provided an outstanding presentation to eighth graders at Sylvester Middle School last Friday: Emilio Anselmo, Navath Nhan, Sophia Casam, Lauren Crom, Austin McHenry, David Hartranft, Paula Cieszkiewicz, Davis Yoshida, and Julio Gonzalez-Ortiz. And, a very special thanks to Mr. Mike Shafa (whose son Navid graduated last year) for transporting the robot! This Friday, another group of ambassadors will be presenting a Cascade Middle School. And…I would be remiss if I did not publicly thank Jacob Hoag who took it upon himself to gain approval from his former middle school to promote AHS. This type of initiative speaks volumes about Jacob’s commitment to learning and paying it forward!
It’s auction season! Congratulations to the Skunkworks for holding a very successful dinner and dessert auction last Friday evening. And, a reminder to everyone that the PTSA Auction will be held November 19 at the Museum of Flight. Tickets are on sale now and items are still being accepted for both the silent and live auctions. For more information, please contact PTSA President Teri Katzer at tkatzer@msn.com.
All AHS students and families: The 2011 National College Fair will be held November 4 & 5 at the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle. Admission is free. To register: https://www.gotomyncf.com/. I highly encourage you to take advantage of opportunities such as this to become better informed about college options. Seniors…it is important to be in constant search and check mode regarding scholarship opportunities. There are many scholarships that go unclaimed each year for lack of applicants. Ms. Carper keeps an updated list of scholarships that she then provides to your advisors; however, there are more than Ms. Carper can possibly communicate to you! Be your own best advocate in finding ones that may not be on the list!
My best to you for an outstanding week of learning! I am honored to be your principal.
~Reba G.
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Mentors available: With 125 Mentors already matched with 245 AHS mentees, we still have 4 highly qualified Mentors from the aerospace/aviation industry waiting to be paired with an AHS student. If you want to participate and be matched with a mentor who can coach you, take you on job shadows, share his or her network with you- contact Julie Burr and she will pair you with the best match. While we normally target sophomores for participation in the Mentor program, any interested and motivated student will be considered.
• A description of high school summer internships at Microsoft is available online (http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/highschoolintern.aspx) and on the bulletin board outside the Career Center. These paid internships are competitive and prestigious- a real boost to any resume and college application. Microsoft encourages people of color, females and students with disabilities to apply. Bus passes will be given to interns, who will need to provide their own transportation to the Redmond campus. Applications will be accepted now and through the deadline in March. Students interested in applying should let Julie Burr, Coordinator of Work Based Learning, know of their interest.
• Former Sylvester Middle School Students, please come to the main office to pick up your portfolios.
• Calling out to all student pilots here at AHS! If you are currently (or will be soon) a pilot, please contact me at xxx so that we can arrange for your recognition in this year's Yearbook!
• Dustin Abrahamson and Royce Le are making a video scrapbook composed of montages of interviews, photos, and video documenting the school year for his senior project. It is similar to a yearbook but slightly different. Many other high schools make these video scrapbooks and find they are a good way to raise school spirit. In order to ensure this project’s existence at AHS, we encourage you to donate your photos from the Aviator’s Ball and any other event throughout the year. You can either bring hard copies into the office or you can send electronic copies to dabrahamson@yahoo.com.
• The following colleges are visiting AHS this fall! Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending!
Seattle Pacific University: November 2 at 1 PM
Washington State University: November 9 at 1 PM
Air Force Academy Presentation: November 10 at 1 PM
Naval Academy: November 22 at Noon
Montana Tech of the University of Montana: November 28 at 1 PM
• On Nov. 5 aviation historian and author Mike Lavelle will present the sometimes-madcap story of the first flight across the United States, "Flying Cross Country with Your Wife, Mother and the Navy in 1911." In 1911 aviator Cal Rodgers tried to win the $50,000 prize offered by publisher William Randolph Hearst to the first pilot to fly across the U.S. within 30 days. Lavelle's presentation is a fast-moving summary of the challenges, misfortunes and triumphs as Rodgers completed what was considered an impossible feat at the time. The 2 p.m. program is sponsored by Honeywell, and free with admission to the Museum.
Cal Rodgers failed to win the Hearst prize, but he completed an epic, 4000-mile journey crisscrossing the country in 49 days and 82 flying hours. Sitting bravely on the leading edge of his Wright EX Flyer named Vin Fiz, Rodgers was involved in 16 accidents resulting in broken legs, a concussion and a twisted spine. Yet with the 69 planned and unplanned landings en-route, Rodgers introduced the age of the flying machine to thousands of average Americans.
Aviation historian and author Mike Lavelle is the Director of Public Programs at The Museum of Flight. His is also a certified flight instructor and aircraft mechanic, and he is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society of Great Britain. Lavelle has made presentations to universities, museums and aviation groups on topics ranging from early aviation to the jet age.
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Continue checking the AHS website or logging on to school computers to get updated information on events and meetings.
Quote of the Week:
“This will be an exciting year for AHS, not just because of the vast academic possibilities, but because the school will soon reside in a beautiful new building on The Museum of Flight campus. A better match is hard to imagine: a museum rich in aviation and aerospace history within arms’ reach of the students who will be the world’s next aviators, robotic engineers and space explorers.”
~Stephanie Jones Gunn, Outside Education Coordinator at The Museum of Flight and
AHS Intro to Robotics Instructor
Aloft Magazine, September/October 2011 Edition
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
NOTAM 102411
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
24 October 2011
What’s Happening this Week:
Monday: An extraordinary day of learning!
Tuesday: Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: Film Club Meeting after School in Mr. Savishinsky’s Room
See announcement for additional detail!
Senior Class Meeting During Advisory-gym
Youth Venture in room 6 3:45 – 5:15 PM
Thursday: Scarecrow/Pumpkin Contest!-during Advisory
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Robotics Team Meeting
Friday: Marketing & Recruiting at Sylvester Middle School
(End of Qtr. 1) Picture Re-Takes in the Gym 9:15 – 10:15
Speech and Debate Practice 2:15 to 4:30 PM
Robotics Team Dinner & Dessert Auction 6:00 PM in Cafeteria
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
This Friday is the official end of first quarter! Report cards will be mailed within the next week. When you receive yours, give yourself a pat on the back for results that indicate superior progress…and then revisit your learning goals to make adjustments in what you may need to do to get the outcomes you envision. And, keep working hard as the year continues to progress. First semester ends on January 19, 2012.
We are entering the marketing and recruitment season to select students for Aviation High School’s Class of 2016. I will be calling on students to assist with presentations to each of the four middle schools in Highline Schools. Our first one is scheduled for this Friday at Sylvester Middle School; next is Cascade Middle School on November 4, then Pacific Middle School on November 18. We will also present at Chinook Middle School sometime before the winter holiday break. Evening information programs for 8th graders and parents will be held on November 9, December 1 and January 12, each from 6:00-8:30 p.m. I will be asking some of you to serve on a Q&A panel at these programs, and teachers will also be asking for help with demonstrations of learning and interacting with our guests. As always, we appreciate the active involvement and ambassadorship of our students.
The following students are commended for an outstanding panel presentation on Wednesday, Oct 19 at the Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC) in downtown Seattle: Jake Hecla, Kris Hartelius, Andrea Wooley, Paula Cieszkiewicz, Grace Cieszkiewicz, Drew Wall and Austin Jackowski. The following is a report from Ms. Burr, who chaperoned the students to the conference: “Without exception, the students were articulate…thrilled the audience and gave them hope for the future workforce…made AHS shine as it should, and answered on-the-spot questions from the audience of engineers, such as What is engineering? (They were looking for innovative problem solvers). There was one PhD Physics in the audience who teaches for Lockheed Martin, who bantered back and forth with our students…and they held their own. When one member of the audience suggested that our students may perhaps be missing out on humanities, our students wowed them by sharing that one of their biggest surprises at AHS was finding an outstanding humanities program!” GREAT job, everyone!
At the request of Senator Maria Cantwell, I am providing testimony today to the Aviation Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The topic of the hearing is “The Aviation Workforce: Industry and Labor Perspectives on Training Needs and Challenges.” I’ll be speaking about Aviation High School’s history, successes and challenges, and addressing the need for schools like ours to be replicated throughout the State and country to provide both the quality and the quantity of STEM-proficient workers needed in the aerospace industry. I will also be making a recommendation for a higher level of support from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure that our educational programming is response to emerging workforce needs. Dustin Abrahamson and Karan Singh, student reports for the Phoenix Flyer are also attending the hearing, so expect to learn their perspectives in a future edition of the school newspaper. My testimony will be posted on our website within the next couple of weeks; and eventually, all of the witness (there are several) testimonials will be posted on the Senate website. If you are curious about the process for providing testimony or just want to chat about workforce needs and Aviation High School’s role in responding to the critical gaps, please know that I would welcome a conversation with you. It’s good to be curious!
That’s it for this week, Scholars! My best to you as you complete the first ¼ of the school year in grand style! I am honored to be your principal. ~Reba
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Former Sylvester Middle School Students, please come to the main office to pick up your portfolios.
• Youth Venture will meet on Wednesdays in room 6 from now on until winter break (with the exception of Nov. 23) 3:45 – 5:15 p.m.
• Interested in film producing or making films? The film club is bringing in film producer Caroline Cumming to hold a workshop on film producing Wednesday, Oct 26 after school in Mr. Savishinsky’s room.
• On Saturday, November 12, the Royal Aeronautical Society is sponsoring the annual Joe Sutter Black Tie Dinner & Lecture at the Museum of Flight. This year’s featured speaker is Dennis O’Donoghue, Vice President of Boeing Test & Evaluation, whose speech is titled “The Quest for the First (Operational) Supersonic V/STOL Fighter: A Look Back at 60 Years of VSTOL Flight Research.” Mr. O’Donoghue is an experimental test pilot with more than 1,700 hours logged on all models of the Harrier, the world’s first operational V/STOL tactical jet aircraft. He will take an informative and entertaining look back at six decades of V/STOL flight research with videos, photos and personal stories. Aviation High School is fortunate to have a few aerospace leaders who are offering sponsorships for Aviation High School students. If you are interested in being sponsored to this prestigious event, please write a 350-500 word essay explaining why you want to attend and what you envision as the benefits of doing so. Please be specific. Essays are due to Ms. Burr in the College & Career Center by November 1, 2011.
• New Transcript Request Forms are available in the main office. Requests for transcripts must be submitted by Wednesday for pick up on Friday.
• Reminder to student drivers – do not park in No Parking Zones and please observe the 10mph speed limit and drive safely. Warnings will be issued to first time offenders. Loss of driving privileges is at the other end of the spectrum.
• Dustin Abrahamson and Royce Le are making a video scrapbook composed of montages of interviews, photos, and video documenting the school year for his senior project. It is similar to a yearbook but slightly different. Many other high schools make these video scrapbooks and find they are a good way to raise school spirit. In order to ensure this project’s existence at AHS, we encourage you to donate your photos from the Aviator’s Ball and any other event throughout the year. You can either bring hard copies into the office or you can send electronic copies to dabrahamson@yahoo.com.
• No Lunch Time Visitors, please! - Guests of students who arrive for lunch time will be asked to leave the campus. All visitors must have pre-arranged approval by school administrators to be on campus during the school day or school related activities.
• Females: You may want to apply for a 2011-12 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. Deadline is 10/31/2011. All the details and online application can be found at www.aspirationsaward.org .
o Note: NCWIT encourages all girls to apply, not just the superstars. They are looking for ASPIRATIONS in computing and IT, not just accomplishments
o This year 30 local programs are being offered around the US in addition to the National award. They expect to recognize as many as 500 students this year. National winners will receive:
-$500 cash award
-a laptop computer
-a trip to the Technology Stars of the Future showcase on March 10, 2012 in Charlotte, NC
Local winners receive various prize packages
• Fantastic learning and community service opportunity coming up Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 8:00-4:00. You can help out at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Technical Symposium at the Sea-Tac International Airport Conference Center. More information is on the bulletin board inside the career center. Contact Julie Burr or Nancy Pappas in the Career Center for more info, or sign up on the bulletin board. Do it soon!
• The following colleges are visiting AHS this fall! Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending!
Seattle Pacific University: November 2 at 1 PM
Washington State University: November 9 at 1 PM
Air Force Academy Presentation: November 10 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:
“You cannot fail in any laudable object, unless you allow your mind to be improperly directed.” ~Abraham Lincoln – July10, 1848
24 October 2011
What’s Happening this Week:
Monday: An extraordinary day of learning!
Tuesday: Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: Film Club Meeting after School in Mr. Savishinsky’s Room
See announcement for additional detail!
Senior Class Meeting During Advisory-gym
Youth Venture in room 6 3:45 – 5:15 PM
Thursday: Scarecrow/Pumpkin Contest!-during Advisory
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Robotics Team Meeting
Friday: Marketing & Recruiting at Sylvester Middle School
(End of Qtr. 1) Picture Re-Takes in the Gym 9:15 – 10:15
Speech and Debate Practice 2:15 to 4:30 PM
Robotics Team Dinner & Dessert Auction 6:00 PM in Cafeteria
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
This Friday is the official end of first quarter! Report cards will be mailed within the next week. When you receive yours, give yourself a pat on the back for results that indicate superior progress…and then revisit your learning goals to make adjustments in what you may need to do to get the outcomes you envision. And, keep working hard as the year continues to progress. First semester ends on January 19, 2012.
We are entering the marketing and recruitment season to select students for Aviation High School’s Class of 2016. I will be calling on students to assist with presentations to each of the four middle schools in Highline Schools. Our first one is scheduled for this Friday at Sylvester Middle School; next is Cascade Middle School on November 4, then Pacific Middle School on November 18. We will also present at Chinook Middle School sometime before the winter holiday break. Evening information programs for 8th graders and parents will be held on November 9, December 1 and January 12, each from 6:00-8:30 p.m. I will be asking some of you to serve on a Q&A panel at these programs, and teachers will also be asking for help with demonstrations of learning and interacting with our guests. As always, we appreciate the active involvement and ambassadorship of our students.
The following students are commended for an outstanding panel presentation on Wednesday, Oct 19 at the Digital Avionics Systems Conference (DASC) in downtown Seattle: Jake Hecla, Kris Hartelius, Andrea Wooley, Paula Cieszkiewicz, Grace Cieszkiewicz, Drew Wall and Austin Jackowski. The following is a report from Ms. Burr, who chaperoned the students to the conference: “Without exception, the students were articulate…thrilled the audience and gave them hope for the future workforce…made AHS shine as it should, and answered on-the-spot questions from the audience of engineers, such as What is engineering? (They were looking for innovative problem solvers). There was one PhD Physics in the audience who teaches for Lockheed Martin, who bantered back and forth with our students…and they held their own. When one member of the audience suggested that our students may perhaps be missing out on humanities, our students wowed them by sharing that one of their biggest surprises at AHS was finding an outstanding humanities program!” GREAT job, everyone!
At the request of Senator Maria Cantwell, I am providing testimony today to the Aviation Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The topic of the hearing is “The Aviation Workforce: Industry and Labor Perspectives on Training Needs and Challenges.” I’ll be speaking about Aviation High School’s history, successes and challenges, and addressing the need for schools like ours to be replicated throughout the State and country to provide both the quality and the quantity of STEM-proficient workers needed in the aerospace industry. I will also be making a recommendation for a higher level of support from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure that our educational programming is response to emerging workforce needs. Dustin Abrahamson and Karan Singh, student reports for the Phoenix Flyer are also attending the hearing, so expect to learn their perspectives in a future edition of the school newspaper. My testimony will be posted on our website within the next couple of weeks; and eventually, all of the witness (there are several) testimonials will be posted on the Senate website. If you are curious about the process for providing testimony or just want to chat about workforce needs and Aviation High School’s role in responding to the critical gaps, please know that I would welcome a conversation with you. It’s good to be curious!
That’s it for this week, Scholars! My best to you as you complete the first ¼ of the school year in grand style! I am honored to be your principal. ~Reba
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Former Sylvester Middle School Students, please come to the main office to pick up your portfolios.
• Youth Venture will meet on Wednesdays in room 6 from now on until winter break (with the exception of Nov. 23) 3:45 – 5:15 p.m.
• Interested in film producing or making films? The film club is bringing in film producer Caroline Cumming to hold a workshop on film producing Wednesday, Oct 26 after school in Mr. Savishinsky’s room.
• On Saturday, November 12, the Royal Aeronautical Society is sponsoring the annual Joe Sutter Black Tie Dinner & Lecture at the Museum of Flight. This year’s featured speaker is Dennis O’Donoghue, Vice President of Boeing Test & Evaluation, whose speech is titled “The Quest for the First (Operational) Supersonic V/STOL Fighter: A Look Back at 60 Years of VSTOL Flight Research.” Mr. O’Donoghue is an experimental test pilot with more than 1,700 hours logged on all models of the Harrier, the world’s first operational V/STOL tactical jet aircraft. He will take an informative and entertaining look back at six decades of V/STOL flight research with videos, photos and personal stories. Aviation High School is fortunate to have a few aerospace leaders who are offering sponsorships for Aviation High School students. If you are interested in being sponsored to this prestigious event, please write a 350-500 word essay explaining why you want to attend and what you envision as the benefits of doing so. Please be specific. Essays are due to Ms. Burr in the College & Career Center by November 1, 2011.
• New Transcript Request Forms are available in the main office. Requests for transcripts must be submitted by Wednesday for pick up on Friday.
• Reminder to student drivers – do not park in No Parking Zones and please observe the 10mph speed limit and drive safely. Warnings will be issued to first time offenders. Loss of driving privileges is at the other end of the spectrum.
• Dustin Abrahamson and Royce Le are making a video scrapbook composed of montages of interviews, photos, and video documenting the school year for his senior project. It is similar to a yearbook but slightly different. Many other high schools make these video scrapbooks and find they are a good way to raise school spirit. In order to ensure this project’s existence at AHS, we encourage you to donate your photos from the Aviator’s Ball and any other event throughout the year. You can either bring hard copies into the office or you can send electronic copies to dabrahamson@yahoo.com.
• No Lunch Time Visitors, please! - Guests of students who arrive for lunch time will be asked to leave the campus. All visitors must have pre-arranged approval by school administrators to be on campus during the school day or school related activities.
• Females: You may want to apply for a 2011-12 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. Deadline is 10/31/2011. All the details and online application can be found at www.aspirationsaward.org .
o Note: NCWIT encourages all girls to apply, not just the superstars. They are looking for ASPIRATIONS in computing and IT, not just accomplishments
o This year 30 local programs are being offered around the US in addition to the National award. They expect to recognize as many as 500 students this year. National winners will receive:
-$500 cash award
-a laptop computer
-a trip to the Technology Stars of the Future showcase on March 10, 2012 in Charlotte, NC
Local winners receive various prize packages
• Fantastic learning and community service opportunity coming up Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 8:00-4:00. You can help out at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Technical Symposium at the Sea-Tac International Airport Conference Center. More information is on the bulletin board inside the career center. Contact Julie Burr or Nancy Pappas in the Career Center for more info, or sign up on the bulletin board. Do it soon!
• The following colleges are visiting AHS this fall! Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending!
Seattle Pacific University: November 2 at 1 PM
Washington State University: November 9 at 1 PM
Air Force Academy Presentation: November 10 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:
“You cannot fail in any laudable object, unless you allow your mind to be improperly directed.” ~Abraham Lincoln – July10, 1848
Sunday, October 16, 2011
NOTAM 101711
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
17 October 2011
What’s Happening this Week:
Monday: College Visit at 9:00 AM
Smith College
Tuesday: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Robotics Team Meeting
Wednesday: Juniors: WASHINGTON AEROSPACE SCHOLARS presentation during Advisory in the gym!
Speech and Debate Practice 3:45 to 5:00 PM
College Visits at 1:00 PM
UW Bothell
Harvey Mudd College
Film Club Meeting after School in Mr. Savishinsky’s Room
Thursday: Brown Bag Lunchtime Conversation with AHS grads attending
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in MA—Room 10! Come hear how our grads are adapting to college life and learn more about WPI!
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Robotics Team Meeting
Friday: Speech and Debate Practice 2:15 to 4:30 PM
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
We now have a full slate of ASB representatives after last week’s election for Freshmen Class Captains. Congratulations to Chetan Grewal and Austin Coleman who will now represent their class as part of the ASB! Kudos to all the other freshmen who campaigned for office, too, showing their Phoenix pride and commitment to serving as a school ambassador—Alydy Sorm, Andrew Tabalbag, Brandon Shaw, Bridget Heiland, Emma Murray, Evan Hobbs, Giovanni Hittman, Isabella Carraturo, Jimmy Mata, Jonah Graves, Khoa Nguyen, Michael Torrey, Nicole Do, and Will Clawson. The spirit that is being exhibited by the freshman class is inspiring!
Congratulations to future pilot Jacob Wagner who soloed on October 3rd and is now well on his way to earning his private pilot’s license! Jacob enrolled in and successfully completed our Private Pilot Ground School course during his freshman year, which resulted in receiving the Right Stuff Award from his ground school instructor. He began taking flight lessons at Galvin Flying this past summer. If you don’t know Jacob, he is a junior at AHS, actively involved in ACE Club, and interested in attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Prescott, Arizona. Along with a group of other AHS students, Jacob was sponsored to visit ERAU last summer. If you are interested in a similar education and career pathway, stay tuned for opportunities that will move you closer to realizing your goals and dreams. Another trip, possibly two to ERAU will be available again this year.
Each year, our wonderful PTSA sponsors an auction to provide enhanced support for the AHS instructional program. Revenue from the auction helps us to upgrade our technologies, take field trips to colleges and universities and The Museum of Flight and robotics competitions, enhance classroom supplies and materials, etc. This year’s auction will be held on Saturday, November 19 at the magnificent Museum of Flight.
A committee of parent volunteers is hard at work to procure auction items and ensure that all the seats are sold for the dinner and auction. The planning and organization for this annual event is complex, time consuming, and oh, so very appreciated by the entire Aviation High School community. If your family wishes to contribute an item for the auction, or if your parents wish to attend, contact Teri Katzer at ahsauction@aviationptsa.org, obtain forms from the office or www.aviationptsa.org. Tickets are limited to adults only, but there will be a need for student volunteers to assist on the day/evening of the auction.
Juniors: I am encouraging you to seriously consider participation in the Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) program! AHS students who were selected for the program last year will be sharing their learning and excitement for WAS this Wednesday during Advisory. You will learn about application requirements and expectations if you are selected. Applications are due November 4 and may be downloaded at www.museumofflight.org/was.
The first quarter of the school ends October 28, just 11 days from now. Now is a very good time to review your academic goals and check your progress in each class to ensure that you are on track for learning. Make each minute of every class count, and if you need help, ask for it. Your teachers are here to assist you every day; so is our Counselor Ms. Carper, Career Readiness staff Ms. Burr and Ms. Pappas, Assistant Administrator Mr. Kelly, Special Services Coordinator Ms. Barrow, and yours truly. All of us are committed to helping you achieve your high school, college, and career goals. Don’t hesitate to tell us what you need. Doing so is assuming responsibility for your own learning, which is essential for success. Please know how honored I am to be your principal. ~Reba
From your ASB:
October Activities
1. On October 26, ASB will be holding a scarecrow and pumpkin decoration competition among class advisories.
2. Currently each class is working on their PTSA Auction items. The Senior Class will going around during advisories for the next two weeks to get their propeller signed for the auction.
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• New Transcript Request Forms are available in the main office. Requests for transcripts must be submitted by Wednesday for pick up on Friday.
• Reminder to student drivers – do not park in No Parking Zones and please observe the 10mph speed limit and drive safely. Warnings will be issued to first time offenders. Loss of driving privileges is at the other end of the spectrum.
• Dustin Abrahamson and Royce Le are making a video scrapbook composed of montages of interviews, photos, and video documenting the school year for his senior project. It is similar to a yearbook but slightly different. Many other high schools make these video scrapbooks and find they are a good way to raise school spirit. In order to ensure this project’s existence at AHS, we encourage you to donate your photos from the Aviator’s Ball and any other event throughout the year. You can either bring hard copies into the office or you can send electronic copies to dabrahamson@yahoo.com.
• No Lunch Time Visitors, please! - Guests of students who arrive for lunch time will be asked to leave the campus. All visitors must have pre-arranged approval by school administrators to be on campus during the school day or school related activities.
• Females: You may want to apply for a 2011-12 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. Deadline is 10/31/2011. All the details and online application can be found at www.aspirationsaward.org .
o Note: NCWIT encourages all girls to apply, not just the superstars. They are looking for ASPIRATIONS in computing and IT, not just accomplishments
o This year 30 local programs are being offered around the US in addition to the National award. They expect to recognize as many as 500 students this year. National winners will receive:
-$500 cash award
-a laptop computer
-a trip to the Technology Stars of the Future showcase on March 10, 2012 in Charlotte, NC
Local winners receive various prize packages
• Attendance reminder to parents: The district requires a parent to call AHS each day of a student absence. State requires a written note to excuse an absence; therefore, an absence cannot be excused until a note is received upon student return to school and parent contact is made.
• Fantastic learning and community service opportunity coming up Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 8:00-4:00. You can help out at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Technical Symposium at the Sea-Tac International Airport Conference Center. More information is on the bulletin board inside the career center. Contact Julie Burr or Nancy Pappas in the Career Center for more info, or sign up on the bulletin board. Do it soon!
• The following colleges are visiting AHS this fall! Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending!
Seattle Pacific University: November 2 at 1 PM
Washington State University: November 9 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:
Dream, Discover, Soar!
~The Museum of Flight’s inspiring message to students and the public
17 October 2011
What’s Happening this Week:
Monday: College Visit at 9:00 AM
Smith College
Tuesday: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Robotics Team Meeting
Wednesday: Juniors: WASHINGTON AEROSPACE SCHOLARS presentation during Advisory in the gym!
Speech and Debate Practice 3:45 to 5:00 PM
College Visits at 1:00 PM
UW Bothell
Harvey Mudd College
Film Club Meeting after School in Mr. Savishinsky’s Room
Thursday: Brown Bag Lunchtime Conversation with AHS grads attending
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in MA—Room 10! Come hear how our grads are adapting to college life and learn more about WPI!
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Robotics Team Meeting
Friday: Speech and Debate Practice 2:15 to 4:30 PM
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
We now have a full slate of ASB representatives after last week’s election for Freshmen Class Captains. Congratulations to Chetan Grewal and Austin Coleman who will now represent their class as part of the ASB! Kudos to all the other freshmen who campaigned for office, too, showing their Phoenix pride and commitment to serving as a school ambassador—Alydy Sorm, Andrew Tabalbag, Brandon Shaw, Bridget Heiland, Emma Murray, Evan Hobbs, Giovanni Hittman, Isabella Carraturo, Jimmy Mata, Jonah Graves, Khoa Nguyen, Michael Torrey, Nicole Do, and Will Clawson. The spirit that is being exhibited by the freshman class is inspiring!
Congratulations to future pilot Jacob Wagner who soloed on October 3rd and is now well on his way to earning his private pilot’s license! Jacob enrolled in and successfully completed our Private Pilot Ground School course during his freshman year, which resulted in receiving the Right Stuff Award from his ground school instructor. He began taking flight lessons at Galvin Flying this past summer. If you don’t know Jacob, he is a junior at AHS, actively involved in ACE Club, and interested in attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Prescott, Arizona. Along with a group of other AHS students, Jacob was sponsored to visit ERAU last summer. If you are interested in a similar education and career pathway, stay tuned for opportunities that will move you closer to realizing your goals and dreams. Another trip, possibly two to ERAU will be available again this year.
Each year, our wonderful PTSA sponsors an auction to provide enhanced support for the AHS instructional program. Revenue from the auction helps us to upgrade our technologies, take field trips to colleges and universities and The Museum of Flight and robotics competitions, enhance classroom supplies and materials, etc. This year’s auction will be held on Saturday, November 19 at the magnificent Museum of Flight.
A committee of parent volunteers is hard at work to procure auction items and ensure that all the seats are sold for the dinner and auction. The planning and organization for this annual event is complex, time consuming, and oh, so very appreciated by the entire Aviation High School community. If your family wishes to contribute an item for the auction, or if your parents wish to attend, contact Teri Katzer at ahsauction@aviationptsa.org, obtain forms from the office or www.aviationptsa.org. Tickets are limited to adults only, but there will be a need for student volunteers to assist on the day/evening of the auction.
Juniors: I am encouraging you to seriously consider participation in the Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) program! AHS students who were selected for the program last year will be sharing their learning and excitement for WAS this Wednesday during Advisory. You will learn about application requirements and expectations if you are selected. Applications are due November 4 and may be downloaded at www.museumofflight.org/was.
The first quarter of the school ends October 28, just 11 days from now. Now is a very good time to review your academic goals and check your progress in each class to ensure that you are on track for learning. Make each minute of every class count, and if you need help, ask for it. Your teachers are here to assist you every day; so is our Counselor Ms. Carper, Career Readiness staff Ms. Burr and Ms. Pappas, Assistant Administrator Mr. Kelly, Special Services Coordinator Ms. Barrow, and yours truly. All of us are committed to helping you achieve your high school, college, and career goals. Don’t hesitate to tell us what you need. Doing so is assuming responsibility for your own learning, which is essential for success. Please know how honored I am to be your principal. ~Reba
From your ASB:
October Activities
1. On October 26, ASB will be holding a scarecrow and pumpkin decoration competition among class advisories.
2. Currently each class is working on their PTSA Auction items. The Senior Class will going around during advisories for the next two weeks to get their propeller signed for the auction.
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• New Transcript Request Forms are available in the main office. Requests for transcripts must be submitted by Wednesday for pick up on Friday.
• Reminder to student drivers – do not park in No Parking Zones and please observe the 10mph speed limit and drive safely. Warnings will be issued to first time offenders. Loss of driving privileges is at the other end of the spectrum.
• Dustin Abrahamson and Royce Le are making a video scrapbook composed of montages of interviews, photos, and video documenting the school year for his senior project. It is similar to a yearbook but slightly different. Many other high schools make these video scrapbooks and find they are a good way to raise school spirit. In order to ensure this project’s existence at AHS, we encourage you to donate your photos from the Aviator’s Ball and any other event throughout the year. You can either bring hard copies into the office or you can send electronic copies to dabrahamson@yahoo.com.
• No Lunch Time Visitors, please! - Guests of students who arrive for lunch time will be asked to leave the campus. All visitors must have pre-arranged approval by school administrators to be on campus during the school day or school related activities.
• Females: You may want to apply for a 2011-12 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. Deadline is 10/31/2011. All the details and online application can be found at www.aspirationsaward.org .
o Note: NCWIT encourages all girls to apply, not just the superstars. They are looking for ASPIRATIONS in computing and IT, not just accomplishments
o This year 30 local programs are being offered around the US in addition to the National award. They expect to recognize as many as 500 students this year. National winners will receive:
-$500 cash award
-a laptop computer
-a trip to the Technology Stars of the Future showcase on March 10, 2012 in Charlotte, NC
Local winners receive various prize packages
• Attendance reminder to parents: The district requires a parent to call AHS each day of a student absence. State requires a written note to excuse an absence; therefore, an absence cannot be excused until a note is received upon student return to school and parent contact is made.
• Fantastic learning and community service opportunity coming up Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 8:00-4:00. You can help out at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Technical Symposium at the Sea-Tac International Airport Conference Center. More information is on the bulletin board inside the career center. Contact Julie Burr or Nancy Pappas in the Career Center for more info, or sign up on the bulletin board. Do it soon!
• The following colleges are visiting AHS this fall! Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending!
Seattle Pacific University: November 2 at 1 PM
Washington State University: November 9 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:
Dream, Discover, Soar!
~The Museum of Flight’s inspiring message to students and the public
Monday, October 10, 2011
NOTAM 101011
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
10 October 2011
What’s Happening this Week:
Monday: Oberlin College Visit 9:30 a.m.
ASB is holding a mascot naming contest (starting today) in the office. There will be a box placed in the office and students can submit name choices for our Phoenix mascot.
Tuesday: A Block Schedule Day
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Robotics Team Meeting
Wednesday: Six Period Day
All Sophomores will take the PSAT Beginning 1st Period and Ending at Noon
Sophomores who do NOT have Mr. Savishinsky, Ms. Fitz, or Ms. Dyer first period will report to the gym instead of 1st period. Attendance will be taken in the gym for these sophomores.
Freshmen Class Captain Election during Advisory—Gymnasium
Film Club Meeting After School in Mr. Savishinsky’s Room
Thursday: B Block Schedule--Clubs
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Robotics Team Meeting
Friday: No School—State Professional Development Day for Educators
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Congratulations to Collins Mbugua on his selection as an Outstanding Participant in the National Achievement Scholarship Program and to Sean Crowley for his selection as a Commended Student in the program. Both students are receiving this recognition for quality performance on the Preliminary SAT test. Adding this recognition to their college applications and resumes lets college admission representatives and employers know that they are serious and hard-working students. We’re proud of you, Collins and Sean!
The first dance of the school year was held this past Saturday evening, and by all accounts, it was a grand success. Congratulations to the ASB and Advisor Ms. Fitz for their leadership to ensure that the Aviator’s Ball was enjoyed by so many!
On Saturday, November 12, the Royal Aeronautical Society is sponsoring the annual Joe Sutter Black Tie Dinner & Lecture at the Museum of Flight. This year’s featured speaker is Dennis O’Donoghue, Vice President of Boeing Test & Evaluation, whose speech is titled “The Quest for the First (Operational) Supersonic V/STOL Fighter: A Look Back at 60 Years of VSTOL Flight Research.” Mr. O’Donoghue is an experimental test pilot with more than 1,700 hours logged on all models of the Harrier, the world’s first operational V/STOL tactical jet aircraft. He will take an informative and entertaining look back at six decades of V/STOL flight research with videos, photos and personal stories. Aviation High School is fortunate to have a few aerospace leaders who are offering sponsorships for Aviation High School students. If you are interested in being sponsored to this prestigious event, please write a 350-500 word essay explaining why you want to attend and what you envision as the benefits of doing so. Please be specific. Essays are due to Ms. Burr in the College & Career Center by November 1, 2011.
Attention Seniors who are planning to pursue an education and career pathway in engineering: Thanks to the wonderful partnership our school has developed with Rolls Royce, there is a superb scholarship opportunity for one, possibly two seniors this year! It’s called the Spirit of Excellence Award in Engineering Innovation. In addition to a monetary award of $5,000, the recipients also get their names engraved on the fan blade of a RR Trent 1000 engine which is proudly displayed in the Main Office. Former recipients of this award include Lydia Johnston (Class of 2011) and Griffin Nicoll (Class of 2010), both well respected scholars and future engineers/innovators. The recipients of the award are expected to attend the Joe Sutter Dinner Lecture on November 12th where they will be recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society and executives of Rolls Royce. The dinner is complimentary to the recipients and their parents. Application guidelines will be available from Ms. Carper and/or Mrs. Hiranaka by Wednesday of this week. Application due date is October 20—next week!
From the ASB:
Activities in October:
1. On October 26th 2011 ASB will be holding a scarecrow and pumpkin decoration competition among class advisories.
2. Currently each class is working on their PTSA Auction items. The Senior Class will going around during advisories for the next two weeks to get their propeller signed for the auction.
As everyone may know, this past Saturday ASB held the first dance of the year—the Aviator’s Ball. There were many students who came and we had the biggest turn out ever! Students gave feedback that they had a lot of fun and they really enjoyed the music and decorations. We would like to thank all the chaperones and Kelli Katzer and Jordyn McCluen the Senior Class Captains for planning the event.
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Reminder to student drivers entering and leaving campus to observe the 10mph speed limit and to drive safely. Warnings will be issued to drivers for first offense.
• AHS does allow student visitors who express interest in the school to arrange for a tour. All visitors must check in with the office. However, we do not have a provision to bring guests for lunch. Guests of students who arrive for lunch time will be asked to leave the campus.
• Females: You may want to apply for a 2011-12 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. Deadline is 10/31/2011. All the details and online application can be found at www.aspirationsaward.org .
o Note: NCWIT encourages all girls to apply, not just the superstars. They are looking for ASPIRATIONS in computing and IT, not just accomplishments
o This year 30 local programs are being offered around the US in addition to the National award. They expect to recognize as many as 500 students this year. National winners will receive:
-$500 cash award
-a laptop computer
-a trip to the Technology Stars of the Future showcase on March 10, 2012 in Charlotte, NC
Local winners receive various prize packages
• Attendance reminder to parents: The district requires a parent to call AHS each day of a student absence. State requires a written note to excuse an absence; therefore, an absence cannot be excused until a note is received upon student return to school and parent contact is made.
• Parking Permits: Must be picked up in the main office ASAP!
• Free or Reduced Price Meals: Applications MUST be submitted by Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Applications are available in the main office.
• Fantastic learning and community service opportunity coming up Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 8:00-4:00. You can help out at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Technical Symposium at the Sea Tac International Airport Conference Center. More information is on the bulletin board inside the career center. Contact Julie Burr or Nancy Pappas in the Career Center for more info, or sign up on the bulletin board. Do it soon!
• Part time paid position as stage crew at the PAC. All application materials due Oct 12th, so if you’re interested, get more information from Ms.Burr/Ms. Pappas or look on the bulletin board across the hall from the career center.
• Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood has new Aviation/Aerospace programs they would like you to know about. Professional Pilot, Aviation Maintenance, Composites/Material Science, Non-Destructible/Testing, Manufacturing Technologies. If you are interested or would like more info, contact Loren Davis, Loren.Davis@cptc.edu
• The following colleges are visiting AHS this fall! Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending!
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
Washington State University: November 9 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:
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.
Don’t be trapped by dogma—which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice.
And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”
~Steve Jobs, 2005 Commencement Speech, Stanford University
10 October 2011
What’s Happening this Week:
Monday: Oberlin College Visit 9:30 a.m.
ASB is holding a mascot naming contest (starting today) in the office. There will be a box placed in the office and students can submit name choices for our Phoenix mascot.
Tuesday: A Block Schedule Day
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Robotics Team Meeting
Wednesday: Six Period Day
All Sophomores will take the PSAT Beginning 1st Period and Ending at Noon
Sophomores who do NOT have Mr. Savishinsky, Ms. Fitz, or Ms. Dyer first period will report to the gym instead of 1st period. Attendance will be taken in the gym for these sophomores.
Freshmen Class Captain Election during Advisory—Gymnasium
Film Club Meeting After School in Mr. Savishinsky’s Room
Thursday: B Block Schedule--Clubs
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Robotics Team Meeting
Friday: No School—State Professional Development Day for Educators
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Congratulations to Collins Mbugua on his selection as an Outstanding Participant in the National Achievement Scholarship Program and to Sean Crowley for his selection as a Commended Student in the program. Both students are receiving this recognition for quality performance on the Preliminary SAT test. Adding this recognition to their college applications and resumes lets college admission representatives and employers know that they are serious and hard-working students. We’re proud of you, Collins and Sean!
The first dance of the school year was held this past Saturday evening, and by all accounts, it was a grand success. Congratulations to the ASB and Advisor Ms. Fitz for their leadership to ensure that the Aviator’s Ball was enjoyed by so many!
On Saturday, November 12, the Royal Aeronautical Society is sponsoring the annual Joe Sutter Black Tie Dinner & Lecture at the Museum of Flight. This year’s featured speaker is Dennis O’Donoghue, Vice President of Boeing Test & Evaluation, whose speech is titled “The Quest for the First (Operational) Supersonic V/STOL Fighter: A Look Back at 60 Years of VSTOL Flight Research.” Mr. O’Donoghue is an experimental test pilot with more than 1,700 hours logged on all models of the Harrier, the world’s first operational V/STOL tactical jet aircraft. He will take an informative and entertaining look back at six decades of V/STOL flight research with videos, photos and personal stories. Aviation High School is fortunate to have a few aerospace leaders who are offering sponsorships for Aviation High School students. If you are interested in being sponsored to this prestigious event, please write a 350-500 word essay explaining why you want to attend and what you envision as the benefits of doing so. Please be specific. Essays are due to Ms. Burr in the College & Career Center by November 1, 2011.
Attention Seniors who are planning to pursue an education and career pathway in engineering: Thanks to the wonderful partnership our school has developed with Rolls Royce, there is a superb scholarship opportunity for one, possibly two seniors this year! It’s called the Spirit of Excellence Award in Engineering Innovation. In addition to a monetary award of $5,000, the recipients also get their names engraved on the fan blade of a RR Trent 1000 engine which is proudly displayed in the Main Office. Former recipients of this award include Lydia Johnston (Class of 2011) and Griffin Nicoll (Class of 2010), both well respected scholars and future engineers/innovators. The recipients of the award are expected to attend the Joe Sutter Dinner Lecture on November 12th where they will be recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society and executives of Rolls Royce. The dinner is complimentary to the recipients and their parents. Application guidelines will be available from Ms. Carper and/or Mrs. Hiranaka by Wednesday of this week. Application due date is October 20—next week!
From the ASB:
Activities in October:
1. On October 26th 2011 ASB will be holding a scarecrow and pumpkin decoration competition among class advisories.
2. Currently each class is working on their PTSA Auction items. The Senior Class will going around during advisories for the next two weeks to get their propeller signed for the auction.
As everyone may know, this past Saturday ASB held the first dance of the year—the Aviator’s Ball. There were many students who came and we had the biggest turn out ever! Students gave feedback that they had a lot of fun and they really enjoyed the music and decorations. We would like to thank all the chaperones and Kelli Katzer and Jordyn McCluen the Senior Class Captains for planning the event.
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Reminder to student drivers entering and leaving campus to observe the 10mph speed limit and to drive safely. Warnings will be issued to drivers for first offense.
• AHS does allow student visitors who express interest in the school to arrange for a tour. All visitors must check in with the office. However, we do not have a provision to bring guests for lunch. Guests of students who arrive for lunch time will be asked to leave the campus.
• Females: You may want to apply for a 2011-12 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. Deadline is 10/31/2011. All the details and online application can be found at www.aspirationsaward.org .
o Note: NCWIT encourages all girls to apply, not just the superstars. They are looking for ASPIRATIONS in computing and IT, not just accomplishments
o This year 30 local programs are being offered around the US in addition to the National award. They expect to recognize as many as 500 students this year. National winners will receive:
-$500 cash award
-a laptop computer
-a trip to the Technology Stars of the Future showcase on March 10, 2012 in Charlotte, NC
Local winners receive various prize packages
• Attendance reminder to parents: The district requires a parent to call AHS each day of a student absence. State requires a written note to excuse an absence; therefore, an absence cannot be excused until a note is received upon student return to school and parent contact is made.
• Parking Permits: Must be picked up in the main office ASAP!
• Free or Reduced Price Meals: Applications MUST be submitted by Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Applications are available in the main office.
• Fantastic learning and community service opportunity coming up Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 8:00-4:00. You can help out at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Technical Symposium at the Sea Tac International Airport Conference Center. More information is on the bulletin board inside the career center. Contact Julie Burr or Nancy Pappas in the Career Center for more info, or sign up on the bulletin board. Do it soon!
• Part time paid position as stage crew at the PAC. All application materials due Oct 12th, so if you’re interested, get more information from Ms.Burr/Ms. Pappas or look on the bulletin board across the hall from the career center.
• Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood has new Aviation/Aerospace programs they would like you to know about. Professional Pilot, Aviation Maintenance, Composites/Material Science, Non-Destructible/Testing, Manufacturing Technologies. If you are interested or would like more info, contact Loren Davis, Loren.Davis@cptc.edu
• The following colleges are visiting AHS this fall! Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending!
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
Washington State University: November 9 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:
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.
Don’t be trapped by dogma—which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice.
And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”
~Steve Jobs, 2005 Commencement Speech, Stanford University
Sunday, October 2, 2011
NOTAM 100311
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
03 October 2011
What’s Happening this Week:
Monday: Spirit Week – All School Pep Assembly! Modified schedule as follows:
0800 - 0850 Period 0
0900 - 0940 Period 1
0945 - 1030 Period 2
1035 - 1120 Period 3
1125 - 1210 Period 4
1210 - 1240 Lunch
1245 - 1255 period 5
1255 - 1350 Assembly
1355 - 1440 Period 5
1445 - 1530 Period 6
Tuesday: 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. Harry Potter Movie Night! $2.00 Admission/Food Fee
See Notes and Announcements for additional details
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. New Mentor Orientation Room 2
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Robotics Team Meeting
Wednesday: Freshmen Class Captain Election
1:00 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Presentation (sign up in Counseling Center)
Thursday: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Culture Club Potluck-Get-Together. Share a favorite family dish!
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Robotics Team Meeting
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. PTSA Board Meeting
Friday: 2:00 p.m. Student Dismissal; Staff Professional Collaboration Time 2:15-3:45 PM
Saturday: 8:00 – 11:30 p.m. Aviator’s Ball
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
We start the week with fond memories of Saturday evening’s Pathfinder Gala and with gratitude for the individuals and companies who provided sponsorship for 106 AHS students, 10 chaperones, and 8 AHS grads to be among the guests who celebrated the accomplishments of this year’s honorees Carolyn Corvi and Steve Fulton. The AHS community represented approximately 25% of the audience! This speaks volumes about the positive way in which our school is viewed by leaders in aviation and aerospace.
Pathfinder attendees, I’m confident that you have expressed your gratitude in the thank you notes or letters that you have written to your sponsor. A reminder that they are due today, along with your homework Reflection paper, to Mrs. Hiranaka in the Main Office.
An FYI to all that our generous sponsorships came from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Peter and Sarah Anderson of Galvin Flying, Peter and Marie Morton, Sea-Tec Consulting, The Boeing Company, John Purvis (MoF trustee), Virginia Mason Medical Center, and the AHS PTSA. They are all amazing supporters who believe that investing in our youth is the right and good thing to do. As Peter Morton stated in an email message to me yesterday, “Being involved with AHS is deeply rewarding and enriches my life. These students are our future leaders and Pathfinders!”
Special thanks go to our Pathfinder interns and students who participated in the VIP tour on Friday. Interns were Salina Abraham, Jenny Gao, Jessica Lewis, Emily Kelly, and Libanos Redda. Other AHS participants included Evan Hobbs, Emilio Anselmo, Beemnet Workeneh, Lauren Crom, Austin Spores, Dustin Werran, Hunter McSwain, Jacob Wagner, Jennifer Luoma, Drew Wall, and Sydney Miller. You were engaging, inspiring, and informative ambassadors! And to every AHS student who attended the Pathfinder Gala: Please know how very proud I was of you on Saturday evening! You suited up and showed up in grand style, displaying exquisite manners and communication skills. I have received so many nice messages about how you conducted yourselves, and they are all well deserved! You bless me! Chaperones Mr. Ward, Mr. & Mrs. Hiranaka, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Shiroma, Mr. McComb, Mr. Joshi, Ms. Wilson, Ms. Pappas,-- you, too, are a blessing to us all!
Congratulations, Honor Society for sponsoring a successful Blood Drive last week and for all the AHS donors who bravely contributed. The coordinator of Puget Sound Blood Center, in a thank you note to Serena Simpkus and Mr. Ward noted that they registered 39 donors this year, with 20 of them being first-time donors. Potentially, 117 patients will reap the rewards of this generosity since each donation can be given to three people in need. Among those who benefit from blood donations are cancer patients, trauma and burn victims, people suffering from immune deficiencies or hemophilia. If you didn’t donate this time…then perhaps next time?
Enjoy today’s assembly that has been organized by ASB representatives and all the spirit leading up to the Aviator Ball this Saturday evening! It is sure to be spectacular!
In last week’s NOTAM, I mistakenly listed Gabby Ramirez as being one of the students interviewed by KING TV. Our Gabby’s last name is Rivera! My sincere apologies, Gabby! We truly appreciated your outstanding participation in the interview!
My best to everyone for an inspiring and engaging week of learning! I am honored to be your principal! ~Reba
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• National Honor Society is having their next Harry Potter movie night fundraiser this Tuesday, October 4th, in Mr. McComb's room. Cost is $2.00 for food/admission. Pizza will also be available for an additional $1.50 per slice. We will be watching the second Harry Potter movie in the continuation of our series, which is The Chamber of Secrets. Stop by on Tuesday and help out NHS! Bring some friends and dress up as your favorite characters. The movie will start right after school, and probably end around 6:00 p.m.
• Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood has a new Aviation/Aerospace programs they would like you to know about. Professional Pilot, Aviation Maintenance, Composites/Material Science, Non-Destructible/Testing, Manufacturing Technologies. If you are interested in knowing more about Clover Park’s offerings, contact Loren Davis, Loren.Davis@cptc.edu
• Seeking actress for film to be made for film frenzy on weekend of Oct 7. Filming will happen at the dance, so you wouldn't need to skip. Contact Kevin Schilling if interested. Kevinschilling@rocketmail.com or find in hallway, he is the tall senior ginger who has a beard.
• 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 or higher 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 this Tuesday, 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, 2/15/12, 4/18/12 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:
“Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted.”
-Randy Pausch/The Last Lecture
03 October 2011
What’s Happening this Week:
Monday: Spirit Week – All School Pep Assembly! Modified schedule as follows:
0800 - 0850 Period 0
0900 - 0940 Period 1
0945 - 1030 Period 2
1035 - 1120 Period 3
1125 - 1210 Period 4
1210 - 1240 Lunch
1245 - 1255 period 5
1255 - 1350 Assembly
1355 - 1440 Period 5
1445 - 1530 Period 6
Tuesday: 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. Harry Potter Movie Night! $2.00 Admission/Food Fee
See Notes and Announcements for additional details
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. New Mentor Orientation Room 2
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Robotics Team Meeting
Wednesday: Freshmen Class Captain Election
1:00 p.m. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Presentation (sign up in Counseling Center)
Thursday: 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Culture Club Potluck-Get-Together. Share a favorite family dish!
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Robotics Team Meeting
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. PTSA Board Meeting
Friday: 2:00 p.m. Student Dismissal; Staff Professional Collaboration Time 2:15-3:45 PM
Saturday: 8:00 – 11:30 p.m. Aviator’s Ball
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
We start the week with fond memories of Saturday evening’s Pathfinder Gala and with gratitude for the individuals and companies who provided sponsorship for 106 AHS students, 10 chaperones, and 8 AHS grads to be among the guests who celebrated the accomplishments of this year’s honorees Carolyn Corvi and Steve Fulton. The AHS community represented approximately 25% of the audience! This speaks volumes about the positive way in which our school is viewed by leaders in aviation and aerospace.
Pathfinder attendees, I’m confident that you have expressed your gratitude in the thank you notes or letters that you have written to your sponsor. A reminder that they are due today, along with your homework Reflection paper, to Mrs. Hiranaka in the Main Office.
An FYI to all that our generous sponsorships came from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Peter and Sarah Anderson of Galvin Flying, Peter and Marie Morton, Sea-Tec Consulting, The Boeing Company, John Purvis (MoF trustee), Virginia Mason Medical Center, and the AHS PTSA. They are all amazing supporters who believe that investing in our youth is the right and good thing to do. As Peter Morton stated in an email message to me yesterday, “Being involved with AHS is deeply rewarding and enriches my life. These students are our future leaders and Pathfinders!”
Special thanks go to our Pathfinder interns and students who participated in the VIP tour on Friday. Interns were Salina Abraham, Jenny Gao, Jessica Lewis, Emily Kelly, and Libanos Redda. Other AHS participants included Evan Hobbs, Emilio Anselmo, Beemnet Workeneh, Lauren Crom, Austin Spores, Dustin Werran, Hunter McSwain, Jacob Wagner, Jennifer Luoma, Drew Wall, and Sydney Miller. You were engaging, inspiring, and informative ambassadors! And to every AHS student who attended the Pathfinder Gala: Please know how very proud I was of you on Saturday evening! You suited up and showed up in grand style, displaying exquisite manners and communication skills. I have received so many nice messages about how you conducted yourselves, and they are all well deserved! You bless me! Chaperones Mr. Ward, Mr. & Mrs. Hiranaka, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Shiroma, Mr. McComb, Mr. Joshi, Ms. Wilson, Ms. Pappas,-- you, too, are a blessing to us all!
Congratulations, Honor Society for sponsoring a successful Blood Drive last week and for all the AHS donors who bravely contributed. The coordinator of Puget Sound Blood Center, in a thank you note to Serena Simpkus and Mr. Ward noted that they registered 39 donors this year, with 20 of them being first-time donors. Potentially, 117 patients will reap the rewards of this generosity since each donation can be given to three people in need. Among those who benefit from blood donations are cancer patients, trauma and burn victims, people suffering from immune deficiencies or hemophilia. If you didn’t donate this time…then perhaps next time?
Enjoy today’s assembly that has been organized by ASB representatives and all the spirit leading up to the Aviator Ball this Saturday evening! It is sure to be spectacular!
In last week’s NOTAM, I mistakenly listed Gabby Ramirez as being one of the students interviewed by KING TV. Our Gabby’s last name is Rivera! My sincere apologies, Gabby! We truly appreciated your outstanding participation in the interview!
My best to everyone for an inspiring and engaging week of learning! I am honored to be your principal! ~Reba
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• National Honor Society is having their next Harry Potter movie night fundraiser this Tuesday, October 4th, in Mr. McComb's room. Cost is $2.00 for food/admission. Pizza will also be available for an additional $1.50 per slice. We will be watching the second Harry Potter movie in the continuation of our series, which is The Chamber of Secrets. Stop by on Tuesday and help out NHS! Bring some friends and dress up as your favorite characters. The movie will start right after school, and probably end around 6:00 p.m.
• Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood has a new Aviation/Aerospace programs they would like you to know about. Professional Pilot, Aviation Maintenance, Composites/Material Science, Non-Destructible/Testing, Manufacturing Technologies. If you are interested in knowing more about Clover Park’s offerings, contact Loren Davis, Loren.Davis@cptc.edu
• Seeking actress for film to be made for film frenzy on weekend of Oct 7. Filming will happen at the dance, so you wouldn't need to skip. Contact Kevin Schilling if interested. Kevinschilling@rocketmail.com or find in hallway, he is the tall senior ginger who has a beard.
• 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 or higher 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 this Tuesday, 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, 2/15/12, 4/18/12 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:
“Experience is what you get when you didn’t get what you wanted.”
-Randy Pausch/The Last Lecture
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