AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
28 November 2011
What's Happening this Week:
Monday: Montana Tech of the University of Montana 1:00 PM
Morehouse College Reception & Admissions Information Session
7:00pm-9:00pm at Northwest African American Museum 2300 South Massachusetts Seattle, WA 98144
Tuesday: Recruiting at Chinook Middle School—7:45-9:15 a.m.
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 8: PM
Wednesday: FAFSA Information Session in the gym
Film Club after school in Mr. Savishinsky’s Room
Youth Venture in Room Six 3:45 – 5:15 PM
Thursday: Culture Club in Room 24 3:45 – 4:45
Information Night for 8th Graders & Parents—6:00-8:30 p.m.
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: Student Dismissal--2:00 p.m.; Staff Professional Development 2:15-3:45
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Welcome back from what I hope was a blessed Thanksgiving and extended weekend!
As we move into the month of December this week, I gently remind you that we have only 17 days of school until the next break from school. You are now aware of your first quarter progress, having discussed your grades and learning goals with your parents at Student-Led Conferences just before Thanksgiving break. I’m encouraging you to maximize your learning each and every day in order to realize your goals. Teachers are available to provide extra help before and after school and by appointment. Tutoring can be arranged if requested. Please take advantage of the opportunities that are available to you through AHS and continue to work to your potential each and every day. Good study habits are essential for academic success!
Our second Information Program for 8th Graders and Families will be held this Thursday from 6:00-8:30 p.m. Thank you in advance to everyone who has volunteered to assist a staff member or serve on the Q&A panel. We will again provide a pizza dinner to student ambassadors; however, your name must be on the “list” that staff members have submitted to Mrs. Hiranaka.
Two stories about Aviation High School were published in the Renton and Kent Journals recently, highlighting the groundbreaking for our new school and featuring several students, including Jacob Wagner, Jenny Gao, and Emory Eng. To read the full articles: http://www.tukwilareporter.com/community/134135663.html and http://www.rentonreporter.com/news/134340908.html A wonderful article was also included in the November edition of Air Line Pilot Magazine http://www.alpa.org. And, as the legislature goes back to work this week, our local Senator Karen Keiser in her Update to Constituents made mention of Aviation High School as achieving recognition under the “No Child Left Behind Act” for meeting annual improvements in educational standards. This week, you may see a videographer on campus from the Washington Education Association who is including Aviation High School in a video that he is producing about Washington State’s Innovation Schools. I applaud you all for your commitment to making Aviation High School a place of educational excellence. Such recognition doesn’t happen without the efforts of everyone within the community!
AHS graduates are making their marks in the world, too. Ms. Pappas and I recently had the pleasure of visiting inaugural grad Natalie Nason at Dynon Avionics where Natalie and her boss, Robert Hamilton, enlightened us about the design and marketing of aviation navigation instruments that are manufactured in their Redmond plant and sold world-wide. Natalie is a graduate of Rocky Mountain College in Montana where she earned a degree in Communications. Also from the Class of 2008 is Joey Marco, who graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University this past year and just completed basic training in the Air Force. Joey is now stationed in Monterey, California at the Defense Language Institute where he will be learning Levantine Arabic for the next two years. Joey credits Mr. Kumakura for preparing him so well for this intense language immersion program in which the expectation is that he attend class for 8 hours per day and study an additional 2-3 hours per day to be successful. From AHS Class of 2010, Jaime Katzer is making her way at the University of Washington, majoring in engineering. Jaime recently accepted an offer for a Summer of 2012 internship as an Aerodynamics Engineer for Boeing Defense, Space and Security in St. Louis, Missouri. And she’s only a sophomore at UW, which makes this opportunity quite unusual and all the more spectacular! Congratulations, grads…and a note to current AHS students: AHS is preparing you for audacious opportunities, too! In high school, all three of these grads took full advantage of networking and mentoring opportunities, learned to work well in team environments, honed their study skills, and showed up each day eager to learn. Preparation matters!
That’s it for this week! My best to all of you for an inspiring week of learning!
~Reba G.
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• National Honor Society's Sister Schools fundraiser begins Monday November 28th. Come buy paper links during lunch in the cafeteria to help raise money to build the wall around the Mukono boarding school in Uganda to protect the children from being kidnapped and killed. Witch doctors believe children's body parts have special spiritual healing and so more and more children are being kidnapped and killed, and people are afraid the schools will be targeted next. That's why we want to help the Sister Schools foundation raise money to build a security wall around the school, while we build our own "security wall" around our school out of paper links. The links will be sold 1 link for $.50, 3 links for $1.00. They will be class colors, so the winning class earns spirit points! We will also be keeping track of which advisory you're from when you buy links, so the winning advisory will get a prize as well. Help us raise money for this great cause by buying your links today! We will be selling links November 28th through December 16th.
• The robotics team will host over 200 young roboticists from all over the Puget Sound area this Saturday in the AHS gym and cafeteria. This is the fifth year of the DES Moines First Lego League Regional put on by our Skunkworks Robotics team for Elementary and Middle School teams. The competition will start at 9 AM and finish around 4:00 PM. Go Skunks!!
• On December 9th, The Museum of Flight is hosting a NASA Future Forum about the future of commercial space flight. The event will feature panel discussions with industry leaders, VIPs, etc. As part of the Networking Session, NASA has asked for a student poster session/fair. The Museum is inviting AHS and UW students to present and interact with the Future Forum participants, providing an amazing opportunity to meet with some exceptional people who are involved in the cutting edge of space exploration. The event will be in the Museum’s new Space Gallery from 3:00-6:00PM. The idea is that AHS students would present topics and exhibitry that they may already have researched and developed such as class or senior projects, portfolios, the Skunkworks robot, etc. If you are interested in being part of this exciting event, please email Mr. Kelly at Bruce.Kelly@highlineschools.org, proposing what you would like to showcase.
• Snow. Skis. Snowboards. Winter. Do you find yourself bored on Friday nights in the winter? Looking for a ski/snowboard club? If you are, then you've come to the right place. Snowbound is a ski and snowboard club open to middle and high school students. You won't even miss school! After school on Friday afternoons, you and a bunch of your friends can take a charter bus that comes to Aviation up to Snoqualmie and hit the slopes for almost 6 hours! The best part about it? You don't have to worry about the details. All you have to be concerned with is remembering your season pass, your gear, and some warm clothes. Snowbound starts January 6, 2012 and ends February 10, 2012. The bus will come to Aviation right after school on Fridays and will return to the school about 11PM. Sign up at http://www.skimohan.com/?page=428&category=des-moines. Questions please contact Rebecca Hall at rhall@desmoines.gov or at (206) 870-6582. Come play in the snow!
• From Your ASB:
Tolo will be on December 10th with the theme of Beauty and the Geek.
Adopt a Family ASB is planning to sponsor a needy family this winter. Stay tuned for more information.
December Advisory Competition--ASB will be hosting a December Advisory Competition on Dec. 14th. Students will be decorating Ginger Bread houses and Doors!
Holiday Spirit Wear--ASB is planning to have another limited edition holiday spirit wear sale. This year it will be a red crew neck with a picture of Seattle and airplanes flying over it.
• PTSA Reflections Contest:
Submissions will be collected in the main office starting TODAY-- Monday, November 28th; last day to submit is this Wednesday, November 30th by 3:30 p.m.
• Service Opportunity AHS Ambassadors
Each year, the National Science Teachers’ Association (NSTA) hosts professional conferences to help science teachers learn new information, to share best practices, and to network with others from around the region and country. Seattle is hosting one of those conferences this December.
Because of our role as a leader in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, Aviation High School will be prominently involved in the NSTA conference:
• Many of our teachers will be attending the conference; three of them will be presenting and two of them are leading field trips.
• We will host a tour of teachers and administrators at school on Thursday, 8 December.
• Our students will serve as local ambassadors for the conference.
We are now in the process of recruiting the last handful of ambassadors as well as drivers to get them to and from the convention center in downtown Seattle.
For more information, check the informational bulletin on Edline or talk with Mr. McComb. Permission slips are due by Tuesday, 29 November.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR AHS SENIORS:
United States JCI Senate Foundation (“the foundation”) awards a $1,000.00 scholarship to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities, or vocational school. Applications are available in Ms. Carper’s office. Deadline: January 11, 2012.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports many students all over the world with various scholarship opportunities. For more information about the different scholarships available, visit https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp
AXA Achievement Scholarship- The AXA Achievement Scholarship is directed by AXA Equitable and offers more than $1.3 million a year in scholarships. If you are ethnically and economically diverse, have drive and determination, and feel you are able to succeed in college; this is the right scholarship for you! Visit http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html for more information.
Abbot and Fenner Business Consultants are offering $1,000 scholarships. Applications are available at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline: June 15, 2012.
Big Sun is offering an annual scholarship to any young athlete. All students are eligible for this award, it does not matter what sport you are participating in. To learn more visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com. Deadline: June 22, 2012
Continue checking the AHS website or logging on to school computers to get updated information on events and meetings.
Quote of the Week: History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.
B.C. Forbes
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
NOTAM 112111
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
21 November 2011
What's Happening this Week:
Monday: Extraordinary Day of Learning
Student Led Conferences
Tuesday: Extraordinary Day of Learning
Student Led Conferences
End Thanksgiving Food Drive
College Visit – Naval Academy 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Wednesday: No School
Thursday: No School - Thanksgiving
Friday: No School - Thanksgiving
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
If you attended the AHS Auction this past Saturday evening, you already know that our amazing PTSA continued their tradition of excellence with an inspiring and fun evening of bidding and merriment at the spectacular Museum of Flight. We are so fortunate to have committed parents who work tirelessly to enhance the educational experience for AHS students. Teri Katzer is a supermom and super leader who worked with a superhuman group of parent volunteers to plan, organize, and facilitate this year’s auction. Please join me in giving a virtual toast to Mrs. Katzer and her amazing crew for truly demonstrating that the Sky is NOT the Limit! Many thanks, too, to everyone who donated and procured auction items, and to those who purchased them! The fifth annual auction was, by any measure, a huge success!
Last week, Governor Gregoire invited me, Mr. Kelly, and five Aviation High School students to participate in a news conference at which she announced her intention to boost the aerospace industry and the economy by encouraging Boeing to build the 737 MAX in Washington State. If this happens, there will be an increased need for aerospace workers, so the Governor is proposing that the legislature appropriate $10 million to support education and training initiatives. Her proposal includes a $7.6 million program to enhance engineering education at the UW and WSU, resulting in significantly greater access to university engineering programs, with students even being able to declare an engineering major in their freshman year. To learn more about the Governor’s plan, check out http://www.washington-aerospace.com/
More reading is available at http://www.thenewstribune.com/2011/11/17/1909553/state-has-work-to-do-bolstering.html#ixzz1e5rUQjmX , and even features two of our students, Katie McConville and Michael Torrey in the picture. Other students who attended were Will Clausen, Morgen Sellier, and Riley Tetzloff. KIRO Television interviewed Katie, who was featured in their evening news programs. http://www.kirotv.com/videos/news/gov-gregoire-announces-plan-for-737-max/vFF32/
The following AHS students are commended for marketing and recruiting at Pacific Middle School last Friday: Freshmen Olivia Shiffer, Kristen Lemley, Nicholas Young, and Kira Walters; sophomores Sasha Friedrich and Miguel Laigo; juniors Jacob Wagner, Liam Burke and Austin McHenry; and seniors Curtis Campisteguy, David Hartranft and Sydney Miller. Their presentations were polished and professional—good job, everyone!
And, congratulations to everyone in the Aviation High School learning community who has made the AHS journey so rewarding! State Superintendent announced this past Friday that Aviation High School “has been designated a Washington State Innovative School.
A panel of educators identified your school as bold, creative, and innovative…and that is making a positive difference for your students.” Forty-two completed applications were submitted, and 22 schools were selected for this honor. Yea for us!
Student led conferences are being held this week, providing an opportunity for all students to articulate their learning with parents. My very best to all of you as you share your learning goals, your progress, your challenges, and the strategies you intend to use to further your learning.
It’s a short week of school, followed by the Thanksgiving holiday and extended break. Please know that I’m grateful to be your principal and that I wish you, your families and friends the best Thanksgiving ever. I’m thankful for the opportunity to know and work with all of you! You bless me!
~Reba G.
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Congratulations to AHS students Curtis Campisteguy and Dain Wright for becoming official Eagle Scouts!
• Student Led Conferences are scheduled for November 21 and 22. Please contact your advisor if you have not scheduled your SLC.
• PTSA Reflections Contest:
Submissions will be collected in the main office starting on Monday, November 28th and are due by 3:30 Wednesday, November 30th.
• The following colleges are visiting AHS this fall! Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending!
Naval Academy: November 22 at Noon
Montana Tech of the University of Montana: November 28 at 1 PM
• FAFSA Information Session on Wednesday, November 30 in the gym by Financial Aid Counselor Kim Bobbitt from Highline Community College. Parents are welcome to attend!
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR AHS SENIORS:
Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance offers scholarships for women who are interested in studying aircraft maintenance. Details are available at: http://www.awam.org/5a-06-AWAM-Scholarship-Awards-Application.pdf Deadline: November 28, 2011
United States JCI Senate Foundation (“the foundation”) awards a $1,000.00 scholarship to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities, or vocational school. Applications are available in Ms. Carper’s office. Deadline: January 11, 2012.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports many students all over the world with various scholarship opportunities. For more information about the different scholarships available, visit https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp
AXA Achievement Scholarship- The AXA Achievement Scholarship is directed by AXA Equitable and offers more than $1.3 million a year in scholarships. If you are ethnically and economically diverse, have drive and determination, and feel you are able to succeed in college; this is the right scholarship for you! Visit http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html for more information.
Abbot and Fenner Business Consultants are offering $1,000 scholarships. Applications are available at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline: June 15, 2012.
Big Sun is offering an annual scholarship to any young athlete. All students are eligible for this award, it does not matter what sport you are participating in. To learn more visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com. Deadline: June 22, 2012
Continue checking the AHS website or logging on to school computers to get updated information on events and meetings.
Quote of the Week:
“When I first started out in the aviation field, there were no women currently flying in the military or for commercial airlines. There were no footprints in the snow. My strategy was to eliminate any reasons why someone wouldn't hire me as a pilot, like inadequate training or experience.”
— Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann, test pilot, Boeing Aircraft
21 November 2011
What's Happening this Week:
Monday: Extraordinary Day of Learning
Student Led Conferences
Tuesday: Extraordinary Day of Learning
Student Led Conferences
End Thanksgiving Food Drive
College Visit – Naval Academy 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Wednesday: No School
Thursday: No School - Thanksgiving
Friday: No School - Thanksgiving
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
If you attended the AHS Auction this past Saturday evening, you already know that our amazing PTSA continued their tradition of excellence with an inspiring and fun evening of bidding and merriment at the spectacular Museum of Flight. We are so fortunate to have committed parents who work tirelessly to enhance the educational experience for AHS students. Teri Katzer is a supermom and super leader who worked with a superhuman group of parent volunteers to plan, organize, and facilitate this year’s auction. Please join me in giving a virtual toast to Mrs. Katzer and her amazing crew for truly demonstrating that the Sky is NOT the Limit! Many thanks, too, to everyone who donated and procured auction items, and to those who purchased them! The fifth annual auction was, by any measure, a huge success!
Last week, Governor Gregoire invited me, Mr. Kelly, and five Aviation High School students to participate in a news conference at which she announced her intention to boost the aerospace industry and the economy by encouraging Boeing to build the 737 MAX in Washington State. If this happens, there will be an increased need for aerospace workers, so the Governor is proposing that the legislature appropriate $10 million to support education and training initiatives. Her proposal includes a $7.6 million program to enhance engineering education at the UW and WSU, resulting in significantly greater access to university engineering programs, with students even being able to declare an engineering major in their freshman year. To learn more about the Governor’s plan, check out http://www.washington-aerospace.com/
More reading is available at http://www.thenewstribune.com/2011/11/17/1909553/state-has-work-to-do-bolstering.html#ixzz1e5rUQjmX , and even features two of our students, Katie McConville and Michael Torrey in the picture. Other students who attended were Will Clausen, Morgen Sellier, and Riley Tetzloff. KIRO Television interviewed Katie, who was featured in their evening news programs. http://www.kirotv.com/videos/news/gov-gregoire-announces-plan-for-737-max/vFF32/
The following AHS students are commended for marketing and recruiting at Pacific Middle School last Friday: Freshmen Olivia Shiffer, Kristen Lemley, Nicholas Young, and Kira Walters; sophomores Sasha Friedrich and Miguel Laigo; juniors Jacob Wagner, Liam Burke and Austin McHenry; and seniors Curtis Campisteguy, David Hartranft and Sydney Miller. Their presentations were polished and professional—good job, everyone!
And, congratulations to everyone in the Aviation High School learning community who has made the AHS journey so rewarding! State Superintendent announced this past Friday that Aviation High School “has been designated a Washington State Innovative School.
A panel of educators identified your school as bold, creative, and innovative…and that is making a positive difference for your students.” Forty-two completed applications were submitted, and 22 schools were selected for this honor. Yea for us!
Student led conferences are being held this week, providing an opportunity for all students to articulate their learning with parents. My very best to all of you as you share your learning goals, your progress, your challenges, and the strategies you intend to use to further your learning.
It’s a short week of school, followed by the Thanksgiving holiday and extended break. Please know that I’m grateful to be your principal and that I wish you, your families and friends the best Thanksgiving ever. I’m thankful for the opportunity to know and work with all of you! You bless me!
~Reba G.
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Congratulations to AHS students Curtis Campisteguy and Dain Wright for becoming official Eagle Scouts!
• Student Led Conferences are scheduled for November 21 and 22. Please contact your advisor if you have not scheduled your SLC.
• PTSA Reflections Contest:
Submissions will be collected in the main office starting on Monday, November 28th and are due by 3:30 Wednesday, November 30th.
• The following colleges are visiting AHS this fall! Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending!
Naval Academy: November 22 at Noon
Montana Tech of the University of Montana: November 28 at 1 PM
• FAFSA Information Session on Wednesday, November 30 in the gym by Financial Aid Counselor Kim Bobbitt from Highline Community College. Parents are welcome to attend!
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR AHS SENIORS:
Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance offers scholarships for women who are interested in studying aircraft maintenance. Details are available at: http://www.awam.org/5a-06-AWAM-Scholarship-Awards-Application.pdf Deadline: November 28, 2011
United States JCI Senate Foundation (“the foundation”) awards a $1,000.00 scholarship to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities, or vocational school. Applications are available in Ms. Carper’s office. Deadline: January 11, 2012.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports many students all over the world with various scholarship opportunities. For more information about the different scholarships available, visit https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp
AXA Achievement Scholarship- The AXA Achievement Scholarship is directed by AXA Equitable and offers more than $1.3 million a year in scholarships. If you are ethnically and economically diverse, have drive and determination, and feel you are able to succeed in college; this is the right scholarship for you! Visit http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html for more information.
Abbot and Fenner Business Consultants are offering $1,000 scholarships. Applications are available at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline: June 15, 2012.
Big Sun is offering an annual scholarship to any young athlete. All students are eligible for this award, it does not matter what sport you are participating in. To learn more visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com. Deadline: June 22, 2012
Continue checking the AHS website or logging on to school computers to get updated information on events and meetings.
Quote of the Week:
“When I first started out in the aviation field, there were no women currently flying in the military or for commercial airlines. There were no footprints in the snow. My strategy was to eliminate any reasons why someone wouldn't hire me as a pilot, like inadequate training or experience.”
— Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann, test pilot, Boeing Aircraft
Sunday, November 13, 2011
NOTAM 111411
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
14 November 2011
What's Happening this Week:
Monday: Another extraordinary day of learning!
Tuesday: Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: Film Club Meeting after School in Mr. Savishinsky’s Room
Youth Venture in Room 6 3:45 – 5:15 PM
Thursday: Culture Club in Room 24 3:45 – 4:45
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: Recruiting at Pacific Middle School
Saturday: PTSA Auction at the Museum of Flight! Tickets still available!
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Happy Monday! This past weekend, 40 AHS students and 4 staff members attended the Joe Sutter Dinner Lecture at the Museum of Flight at which Jenny, Sydney, and Salina were recognized by Rolls Royce as the Spirit of Excellence recipients. It was a magnificent evening, with several of our students also providing musical entertainment during the reception. I left the event feeling even more grateful to the many aerospace leaders who so believe in our school and the hope that our students will help fill the critical needs in their workforce. Among those who sponsored us this past Saturday evening were The Boeing Company, Rolls Royce, Peter Morton, Bob & Diane Dempster (building the World Cruiser which will fly ‘round the world in 2013), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Honeywell, Moog, Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann, British Aerospace, and the Royal Aeronautical Society. Thank you, one and all!
Congratulations to Jacob Hoag who recently soloed at Acuwings in Renton! Jacob reports that he took to the skies in a Piper Warrior—a low-wing airplane with 150 horsepower, whose purpose is similar to a Cessna, but with a little added weight, which makes it a bit harder to fly; however, according to Jacob, “it also makes you a better pilot.” Jacob’s goal is to be ready for his check ride by end of the school year and earn his private pilot’s license in Summer of 2012. Ultimately, Jacob’s career goal is to fly commercially for Alaska Airlines.
Today, Southcenter Rotary is honoring Jenny Gao and Serena Simkus as their November Students of the Month. This honor now puts both young women as contenders for scholarship awards. Congratulations, Jenny and Serena!
Exciting opportunities are always happening in Ms. Ciccone-Cook’s classes. Read the Notes/Announcements section to learn how Lori Baca, Mason Andrew, and Allison Hauke earned recognition by NASA! Congratulations!
Congratulations to DJ (Driskell Jack) who was recently honored with The St. Timothy Award. Six awards are given annually to outstanding high school juniors and seniors who work zealously to improve their own parish ministry programs, high school ministry teams or youth ministry within the Diocese of Providence. DJ received his award during the 11/5/11 Youth Convention and was recognized for years of volunteerism, fundraising, and service.
On December 9th, The Museum of Flight is hosting a NASA Future Forum about the future of commercial space flight. The event will feature panel discussions with industry leaders, VIPs, etc. As part of the Networking Session, NASA has asked for a student poster session/fair. The Museum is inviting AHS and UW students to present and interact with the Future Forum participants, providing an amazing opportunity to meet with some exceptional people who are involved in the cutting edge of space exploration. The event will be in the Museum’s new Space Gallery from 3:00-6:00PM. The idea is that AHS students would present topics and exhibitry that they may already have researched and developed such as class or senior projects, portfolios, the Skunkworks robot, etc. If you are interested in being part of this exciting event, please email Mr. Kelly at Bruce.Kelly@highlineschools.org, proposing what you would like to showcase.
Huge thanks to everyone who participated in last week’s Information Program for 8th graders and parents! We broke all previous attendance records with approximately 400 folks crowding into our gymnasium and classrooms. Our next program is scheduled for December 1, then January 12. This Friday, we will be presenting at Pacific Middle School so I’ll be talking with several of you today to ask for your participation.
That’s it for this week! May this week of learning be awe-inspiring! I am honored to be your principal. ~Reba G.
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory, or GRAIL, is a NASA mission that will use two identical solar-powered spacecraft flying in tandem orbits around the moon. These spacecraft will measure the moon’s gravity field and give scientists a better understanding of how Earth and other rocky planets in the solar system formed. GRAIL launched Sept. 10, 2011.
Now that the mission is underway, the two robotic spacecraft, currently dubbed “GRAIL-A” and “GRAIL-B,” need real names — ones that capture the spirit and excitement of lunar exploration. AHS freshmen recently participated in NASA’s naming contest by submitting their essays in class and then choosing the top three to submit to NASA. The ninth graders chose the following winners, who were awarded certificates of participation through NASA.
First place—Lori Baca, whose names were Arpeggio and Triad
Second place—Mason Andrew, whose names were Castor and Pollux
Third place—Allison Hauke, whose names were Newton’s Apples
To read their essays go to the following link on the Aviation English course website:
https://sites.google.com/site/freshmenaviationenglish/bonus-opportunities/grail-winning-essays
• Intern Opportunity - Program Manager/STEM- Matt Griffin YMCA
This internship is for a student who can take data and summarize and analyze it for YMCA staff to help them make programming decisions. The intern will also identify a community need (such as improving math/science scores or making young people aware of STEM careers), develop a program and offer it to the community. While this is an unpaid internship, the hours are flexible and the student has the opportunity to make a big difference in the community. The intern can start now after school and increase hours over the summer. More details forthcoming, talk to Mrs. Burr if interested.
• Microsoft Internship- was announced recently so interested students can be preparing their application materials, due most likely in March, 2012. Information from the Microsoft website is from last year, but Microsoft’s recruiting team is currently working on the details for the coming summer 2012 high school internship program. The updated information will be posted on the following site: http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/high-school-intern-program.aspx Check the website in the next month or two. These internships are highly competitive, so attention to application materials is highly recommended. Let Mrs. Burr in the Career Center know if you are going to apply.
• From Your ASB: Students, please express your thanks and gratitude towards the AHS Staff and Teachers by signing the Teacher/Staff appreciation poster located in the cafeteria.
• Student Led Conferences are scheduled for November 21 and 22. Please make sure to sign up for this important opportunity to discuss your academic plans, progress and future goals.
• PTSA Reflections Contest: “Diversity Means...” AHS is invited to fill in the blank by grabbing art supplies, camera, instrument, computer, pen, or video camera and creating something expressing the theme of the 42nd National PTA Reflections program.
Reflections is an opportunity to pursue your artistic expression and be recognized for creative ability and interpretation of the theme in the following categories: Literature—Music Composition—Photography—Visual Arts—Film/Video—Choreography/Dance. All AHS participants will receive recognition & prize. (Last year participants got a gift card to a favorite store)
Submissions will be collected in the main office starting on Monday, November 28th and are due by 3:30 Wednesday, November 30th.
RULES HAVE CHANGED THIS YEAR!!!! Please follow the rules and instructions carefully to be eligible to advance to Highline Council, State, or Nationals.
Attach an entry form to each entry (completely filled out with both student and parental signatures)
Go to http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/reflections/forms.html and click on the link for official rules and entry forms. Additional forms are also available in the main office. For more information contact Liz Campisteguy at campisteguy@gmail.com.
• The following colleges are visiting AHS this fall! Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending!
Naval Academy: November 22 at Noon
Montana Tech of the University of Montana: November 28 at 1 PM
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR AHS SENIORS:
Women in Aviation International offers scholarships to women planning on studying engineering. Visit http://www.wai.org/education/scholarship_list_2012.cfm for more information. Deadline: November 15, 2011
Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance offers scholarships for women who are interested in studying aircraft maintenance. Details are available at: http://www.awam.org/5a-06-AWAM-Scholarship-Awards-Application.pdf Deadline: November 28, 2011
United States JCI Senate Foundation (“the foundation”) awards a $1,000.00 scholarship to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities, or vocational school. Applications are available in Ms. Carper’s office. Deadline: January 11, 2012.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports many students all over the world with various scholarship opportunities. For more information about the different scholarships available, visit https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp
AXA Achievement Scholarship- The AXA Achievement Scholarship is directed by AXA Equitable and offers more than $1.3 million a year in scholarships. If you are ethnically and economically diverse, have drive and determination, and feel you are able to succeed in college; this is the right scholarship for you! Visit http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html for more information.
Abbot and Fenner Business Consultants are offering $1,000 scholarships. Applications are available at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline: June 15, 2012.
Big Sun is offering an annual scholarship to any young athlete. All students are eligible for this award, it does not matter what sport you are participating in. To learn more visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com. Deadline: June 22, 2012
Continue checking the AHS website or logging on to school computers to get updated information on events and meetings.
Quote of the Week:
"If you think you can't, why think?"
Dee Hock, CEO Emeritus, VISA International
14 November 2011
What's Happening this Week:
Monday: Another extraordinary day of learning!
Tuesday: Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: Film Club Meeting after School in Mr. Savishinsky’s Room
Youth Venture in Room 6 3:45 – 5:15 PM
Thursday: Culture Club in Room 24 3:45 – 4:45
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: Recruiting at Pacific Middle School
Saturday: PTSA Auction at the Museum of Flight! Tickets still available!
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Happy Monday! This past weekend, 40 AHS students and 4 staff members attended the Joe Sutter Dinner Lecture at the Museum of Flight at which Jenny, Sydney, and Salina were recognized by Rolls Royce as the Spirit of Excellence recipients. It was a magnificent evening, with several of our students also providing musical entertainment during the reception. I left the event feeling even more grateful to the many aerospace leaders who so believe in our school and the hope that our students will help fill the critical needs in their workforce. Among those who sponsored us this past Saturday evening were The Boeing Company, Rolls Royce, Peter Morton, Bob & Diane Dempster (building the World Cruiser which will fly ‘round the world in 2013), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Honeywell, Moog, Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann, British Aerospace, and the Royal Aeronautical Society. Thank you, one and all!
Congratulations to Jacob Hoag who recently soloed at Acuwings in Renton! Jacob reports that he took to the skies in a Piper Warrior—a low-wing airplane with 150 horsepower, whose purpose is similar to a Cessna, but with a little added weight, which makes it a bit harder to fly; however, according to Jacob, “it also makes you a better pilot.” Jacob’s goal is to be ready for his check ride by end of the school year and earn his private pilot’s license in Summer of 2012. Ultimately, Jacob’s career goal is to fly commercially for Alaska Airlines.
Today, Southcenter Rotary is honoring Jenny Gao and Serena Simkus as their November Students of the Month. This honor now puts both young women as contenders for scholarship awards. Congratulations, Jenny and Serena!
Exciting opportunities are always happening in Ms. Ciccone-Cook’s classes. Read the Notes/Announcements section to learn how Lori Baca, Mason Andrew, and Allison Hauke earned recognition by NASA! Congratulations!
Congratulations to DJ (Driskell Jack) who was recently honored with The St. Timothy Award. Six awards are given annually to outstanding high school juniors and seniors who work zealously to improve their own parish ministry programs, high school ministry teams or youth ministry within the Diocese of Providence. DJ received his award during the 11/5/11 Youth Convention and was recognized for years of volunteerism, fundraising, and service.
On December 9th, The Museum of Flight is hosting a NASA Future Forum about the future of commercial space flight. The event will feature panel discussions with industry leaders, VIPs, etc. As part of the Networking Session, NASA has asked for a student poster session/fair. The Museum is inviting AHS and UW students to present and interact with the Future Forum participants, providing an amazing opportunity to meet with some exceptional people who are involved in the cutting edge of space exploration. The event will be in the Museum’s new Space Gallery from 3:00-6:00PM. The idea is that AHS students would present topics and exhibitry that they may already have researched and developed such as class or senior projects, portfolios, the Skunkworks robot, etc. If you are interested in being part of this exciting event, please email Mr. Kelly at Bruce.Kelly@highlineschools.org, proposing what you would like to showcase.
Huge thanks to everyone who participated in last week’s Information Program for 8th graders and parents! We broke all previous attendance records with approximately 400 folks crowding into our gymnasium and classrooms. Our next program is scheduled for December 1, then January 12. This Friday, we will be presenting at Pacific Middle School so I’ll be talking with several of you today to ask for your participation.
That’s it for this week! May this week of learning be awe-inspiring! I am honored to be your principal. ~Reba G.
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• The Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory, or GRAIL, is a NASA mission that will use two identical solar-powered spacecraft flying in tandem orbits around the moon. These spacecraft will measure the moon’s gravity field and give scientists a better understanding of how Earth and other rocky planets in the solar system formed. GRAIL launched Sept. 10, 2011.
Now that the mission is underway, the two robotic spacecraft, currently dubbed “GRAIL-A” and “GRAIL-B,” need real names — ones that capture the spirit and excitement of lunar exploration. AHS freshmen recently participated in NASA’s naming contest by submitting their essays in class and then choosing the top three to submit to NASA. The ninth graders chose the following winners, who were awarded certificates of participation through NASA.
First place—Lori Baca, whose names were Arpeggio and Triad
Second place—Mason Andrew, whose names were Castor and Pollux
Third place—Allison Hauke, whose names were Newton’s Apples
To read their essays go to the following link on the Aviation English course website:
https://sites.google.com/site/freshmenaviationenglish/bonus-opportunities/grail-winning-essays
• Intern Opportunity - Program Manager/STEM- Matt Griffin YMCA
This internship is for a student who can take data and summarize and analyze it for YMCA staff to help them make programming decisions. The intern will also identify a community need (such as improving math/science scores or making young people aware of STEM careers), develop a program and offer it to the community. While this is an unpaid internship, the hours are flexible and the student has the opportunity to make a big difference in the community. The intern can start now after school and increase hours over the summer. More details forthcoming, talk to Mrs. Burr if interested.
• Microsoft Internship- was announced recently so interested students can be preparing their application materials, due most likely in March, 2012. Information from the Microsoft website is from last year, but Microsoft’s recruiting team is currently working on the details for the coming summer 2012 high school internship program. The updated information will be posted on the following site: http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/high-school-intern-program.aspx Check the website in the next month or two. These internships are highly competitive, so attention to application materials is highly recommended. Let Mrs. Burr in the Career Center know if you are going to apply.
• From Your ASB: Students, please express your thanks and gratitude towards the AHS Staff and Teachers by signing the Teacher/Staff appreciation poster located in the cafeteria.
• Student Led Conferences are scheduled for November 21 and 22. Please make sure to sign up for this important opportunity to discuss your academic plans, progress and future goals.
• PTSA Reflections Contest: “Diversity Means...” AHS is invited to fill in the blank by grabbing art supplies, camera, instrument, computer, pen, or video camera and creating something expressing the theme of the 42nd National PTA Reflections program.
Reflections is an opportunity to pursue your artistic expression and be recognized for creative ability and interpretation of the theme in the following categories: Literature—Music Composition—Photography—Visual Arts—Film/Video—Choreography/Dance. All AHS participants will receive recognition & prize. (Last year participants got a gift card to a favorite store)
Submissions will be collected in the main office starting on Monday, November 28th and are due by 3:30 Wednesday, November 30th.
RULES HAVE CHANGED THIS YEAR!!!! Please follow the rules and instructions carefully to be eligible to advance to Highline Council, State, or Nationals.
Attach an entry form to each entry (completely filled out with both student and parental signatures)
Go to http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/reflections/forms.html and click on the link for official rules and entry forms. Additional forms are also available in the main office. For more information contact Liz Campisteguy at campisteguy@gmail.com.
• The following colleges are visiting AHS this fall! Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending!
Naval Academy: November 22 at Noon
Montana Tech of the University of Montana: November 28 at 1 PM
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR AHS SENIORS:
Women in Aviation International offers scholarships to women planning on studying engineering. Visit http://www.wai.org/education/scholarship_list_2012.cfm for more information. Deadline: November 15, 2011
Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance offers scholarships for women who are interested in studying aircraft maintenance. Details are available at: http://www.awam.org/5a-06-AWAM-Scholarship-Awards-Application.pdf Deadline: November 28, 2011
United States JCI Senate Foundation (“the foundation”) awards a $1,000.00 scholarship to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities, or vocational school. Applications are available in Ms. Carper’s office. Deadline: January 11, 2012.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation supports many students all over the world with various scholarship opportunities. For more information about the different scholarships available, visit https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/index.jsp
AXA Achievement Scholarship- The AXA Achievement Scholarship is directed by AXA Equitable and offers more than $1.3 million a year in scholarships. If you are ethnically and economically diverse, have drive and determination, and feel you are able to succeed in college; this is the right scholarship for you! Visit http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html for more information.
Abbot and Fenner Business Consultants are offering $1,000 scholarships. Applications are available at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline: June 15, 2012.
Big Sun is offering an annual scholarship to any young athlete. All students are eligible for this award, it does not matter what sport you are participating in. To learn more visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com. Deadline: June 22, 2012
Continue checking the AHS website or logging on to school computers to get updated information on events and meetings.
Quote of the Week:
"If you think you can't, why think?"
Dee Hock, CEO Emeritus, VISA International
Sunday, November 6, 2011
NOTAM 110711
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
07 November 2011
What's Happening this Week:
Monday: Another extraordinary day of learning!
Tuesday: A Block Schedule
Aviation and American Character Field Trip to Museum of Flight
Essays due to Ms. Burr if interested in attending Joe Sutter dinner Nov. 12!
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: B Block Schedule
Washington State University at 1:00 PM
Film Club Meeting after School in Mr. Savishinsky’s Room
Information Program for 8th graders & parents—6:00-8:30 p.m.
Youth Venture in Room 6 3:45 – 5:15 PM
Thursday: Assembly Schedule – Six Period Day
Veteran’s Day Assembly—1:00 p.m. in Gym
Journalism Class Field Trip to Seattle Times
Culture Club in Room 24 3:45 – 4:45
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: Veteran’s Day – No School
Speech and Debate Field Trip – Snohomish High School
Saturday: Speech and Debate Field Trip – Snohomish High School
Joe Sutter Dinner Lecture at Museum of Flight—6:00 p.m.
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
I’m pleased to announce that Sydney Miller is the top award recipient of the Rolls Royce Spirit of Excellence Award. Her scholarship is for $5,000. Jenny Gao and Salina Abraham are sharing a second award, each receiving $2,500. All three scholarship recipients will attend the Joe Sutter Dinner Lecture, sponsored by the Royal Aeronautical Society this Saturday evening. Rolls Royce will recognize them during the program. Their names will be added to the magnificent Trent 1000 fan blade that is displayed in our office. Please congratulate these three scholars when you next see them. Their essays were inspiring and spoke to their extraordinary dedication to our school and a future in the STEM workforce—perhaps at Rolls Royce where they are likely to be recruited.
Our very own Aviation student, Melody Northcutt, has been selected as Student of the Quarter at Puget Sound Skills Center (PSCC). Melody is attending the Nursing Assistant Certification Program at PSSC. Congratulations Melody!
Our first Information Program for 8th graders and parents/families will be held this Wednesday from 6:00-8:30 p.m. Some of you may have already been asked to assist a teacher or AHS staff member, so please know how grateful we are for your ambassadorship. Staff members have been asked to submit the names of students who will be assisting to Mrs. Hiranaka who will have AHS name badges available for the ambassadors that evening. The name badge will serve as a ticket for enjoying a pizza dinner at 5:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. While we appreciate all of you, only those who have been asked to assist should be on campus Wednesday evening. We are expecting a large crowd of prospective students and families who will be our top priority that evening. FYI that we have two more information programs scheduled (December 1 and January 12), so there will be more opportunities to serve as an ambassador!
Speaking of ambassadors…the following students joined Mr. Kelly and me at Cascade Middle School last Friday to promote AHS to an enthusiastic group of eighth graders: Alyda Sorm, Austin Coleman, Michael Torrey, Royce Le, Katie McConville, Rangsey Touch, Tran Tonnu, Michael Phuong, Sydney Miller, Austin McHenry, David Hartranft, and Curtis Campisteguy. All are commended for providing an exciting and informative program with explanations of the classes they are taking and projects such as the heat shield in which they are engaged, demos of the robot and a hovercraft, rocket launch, trebuchet, and technology in progress (David’s guitar). Thank you, Ambassadors! Our next presentation will be on November 18 at Pacific Middle School.
We honor our veterans of military service this week with a special assembly on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, former astronaut and CEO of the Museum of Flight, will be our speaker. While Dr. Dunbar did not serve in the military, she has a deep appreciation for those who have done so; her message is sure to be inspiring. Parents and family members: If your schedule permits, please know that you are welcome to join us.
There’s no school Friday because it is the official Veteran’s Day holiday. If you know a veteran, I hope you will express your gratitude for his/her service and sacrifice. It’s sure to be appreciated!
Another reminder 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.
My best to all for an inspiring week of learning and gratitude. I am honored to be your principal. ~Reba G.
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• From Your ASB: Students, please express your thanks and gratitude towards the AHS Staff and Teachers by signing the Teacher/Staff appreciation poster located in the cafeteria.
• Student Led Conferences are scheduled for November 21 and 22. Please make sure to sign up for this important opportunity to discuss your academic plans, progress and future goals.
• PTSA Reflections Contest: “Diversity Means...” AHS is invited to fill in the blank by grabbing art supplies, camera, instrument, computer, pen, or video camera and creating something expressing the theme of the 42nd National PTA Reflections program.
Reflections is an opportunity to pursue your artistic expression and be recognized for creative ability and interpretation of the theme in the following categories: Literature—Music Composition—Photography—Visual Arts—Film/Video—Choreography/Dance. All AHS participants will receive recognition & prize. (Last year participants got a gift card to a favorite store)
Submissions will be collected in the main office starting on Monday, November 28th and are due by 3:30 Wednesday, November 30th.
RULES HAVE CHANGED THIS YEAR!!!! Please follow the rules and instructions carefully to be eligible to advance to Highline Council, State, or Nationals.
Attach an entry form to each entry (completely filled out with both student and parental signatures)
Go to http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/reflections/forms.html and click on the link for official rules and entry forms. Additional forms are also available in the main office. For more information contact Liz Campisteguy at campisteguy@gmail.com.
• On Dec. 9, The Museum of Flight is hosting a NASA Future Forum about the future of commercial space flight. The event will feature panel discussions with industry leaders, VIPs, etc. As part of the Networking Session, NASA has asked for a student poster session/fair. For the event, we would like to invite AHS and UW students to present and interact with the Future Forum participants. It would be a wonderful way for your students to meet with some of those involved in the cutting edge of space exploration. The event will be in our new Space Gallery from 3:00-6:00PM.
The vision would be for AHS students to present topics and exhibitry that they may already have researched, developed, etc. such as class or senior projects, portfolios, Skunkworks robots, etc.
Contact Seth Margolis, Director of Education Programs, for more information.
SMargolis@museumofflight.org
• Congratulations to Sophomore Kayla Loy, who made it into Districts Swimming in the 100 Freestyle. Kayla placed at League Championships in the 200 Medley Relay, 200 Individual Medley, 100 Freestyle, and 200 Free Relay. Kayla swims for her home school Highline High School.
• “Congratulations to our student-athletes….Robin Zaches and Kristen Lemley!! They are members of the Mt. Rainier Girls Swim Team. Their team placed first at Leagues and Districts. Kristen has moved on to the STATE Swim Meet which will be held on November 11th/12th!!”
• Boys swim starts November 15th. Pick-up sport packets now at your home high school if you are interested in participating in the awesome sport of swimming.
• 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.
• Calling out to all student pilots here at AHS! If you are currently (or will be soon) a pilot, please contact me at kirk.cieszkiewicz@gmail.com so that we can arrange for your recognition in this year's Yearbook!
• The following colleges are visiting AHS this fall! Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending!
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
• Recycle More! Tips and Free Compostable Bag Sample from King County
Fall is here, so it’s time to think about recycling your leaves and storm debris – and your food scraps!
If you don’t already have curbside yard waste service, now is a good time to subscribe. It's easy to sign up -- and you can recycle your food scraps and food soiled paper along with your yard waste. Start with delivery pizza boxes, fruit and vegetable trimmings and paper napkins.
Your garbage hauler will collect your yard waste and food scraps in the yard waste cart and it will be recycled into nutrient-rich compost that can be used in yards and gardens.
Receive a free compostable bag sample from King County to help you get started. King County residents outside the city of Seattle may request a free compostable bag sample by e-mail at sample.swd@kingcounty.gov or by phone at 206-296-4466.
For more information, visit www.recyclefood.com or become a Recycle More Facebook friend at www.facebook.com/recyclemore.
Continue checking the AHS website or logging on to school computers to get updated information on events and meetings.
Quote of the Week:
“How far that little candle throws his beams!
So shines a good deed in a naughty world.”
~William Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice, much later adapted to "So shines a good deed in a weary world" by David Seltzer for the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
07 November 2011
What's Happening this Week:
Monday: Another extraordinary day of learning!
Tuesday: A Block Schedule
Aviation and American Character Field Trip to Museum of Flight
Essays due to Ms. Burr if interested in attending Joe Sutter dinner Nov. 12!
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: B Block Schedule
Washington State University at 1:00 PM
Film Club Meeting after School in Mr. Savishinsky’s Room
Information Program for 8th graders & parents—6:00-8:30 p.m.
Youth Venture in Room 6 3:45 – 5:15 PM
Thursday: Assembly Schedule – Six Period Day
Veteran’s Day Assembly—1:00 p.m. in Gym
Journalism Class Field Trip to Seattle Times
Culture Club in Room 24 3:45 – 4:45
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: Veteran’s Day – No School
Speech and Debate Field Trip – Snohomish High School
Saturday: Speech and Debate Field Trip – Snohomish High School
Joe Sutter Dinner Lecture at Museum of Flight—6:00 p.m.
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
I’m pleased to announce that Sydney Miller is the top award recipient of the Rolls Royce Spirit of Excellence Award. Her scholarship is for $5,000. Jenny Gao and Salina Abraham are sharing a second award, each receiving $2,500. All three scholarship recipients will attend the Joe Sutter Dinner Lecture, sponsored by the Royal Aeronautical Society this Saturday evening. Rolls Royce will recognize them during the program. Their names will be added to the magnificent Trent 1000 fan blade that is displayed in our office. Please congratulate these three scholars when you next see them. Their essays were inspiring and spoke to their extraordinary dedication to our school and a future in the STEM workforce—perhaps at Rolls Royce where they are likely to be recruited.
Our very own Aviation student, Melody Northcutt, has been selected as Student of the Quarter at Puget Sound Skills Center (PSCC). Melody is attending the Nursing Assistant Certification Program at PSSC. Congratulations Melody!
Our first Information Program for 8th graders and parents/families will be held this Wednesday from 6:00-8:30 p.m. Some of you may have already been asked to assist a teacher or AHS staff member, so please know how grateful we are for your ambassadorship. Staff members have been asked to submit the names of students who will be assisting to Mrs. Hiranaka who will have AHS name badges available for the ambassadors that evening. The name badge will serve as a ticket for enjoying a pizza dinner at 5:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. While we appreciate all of you, only those who have been asked to assist should be on campus Wednesday evening. We are expecting a large crowd of prospective students and families who will be our top priority that evening. FYI that we have two more information programs scheduled (December 1 and January 12), so there will be more opportunities to serve as an ambassador!
Speaking of ambassadors…the following students joined Mr. Kelly and me at Cascade Middle School last Friday to promote AHS to an enthusiastic group of eighth graders: Alyda Sorm, Austin Coleman, Michael Torrey, Royce Le, Katie McConville, Rangsey Touch, Tran Tonnu, Michael Phuong, Sydney Miller, Austin McHenry, David Hartranft, and Curtis Campisteguy. All are commended for providing an exciting and informative program with explanations of the classes they are taking and projects such as the heat shield in which they are engaged, demos of the robot and a hovercraft, rocket launch, trebuchet, and technology in progress (David’s guitar). Thank you, Ambassadors! Our next presentation will be on November 18 at Pacific Middle School.
We honor our veterans of military service this week with a special assembly on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, former astronaut and CEO of the Museum of Flight, will be our speaker. While Dr. Dunbar did not serve in the military, she has a deep appreciation for those who have done so; her message is sure to be inspiring. Parents and family members: If your schedule permits, please know that you are welcome to join us.
There’s no school Friday because it is the official Veteran’s Day holiday. If you know a veteran, I hope you will express your gratitude for his/her service and sacrifice. It’s sure to be appreciated!
Another reminder 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.
My best to all for an inspiring week of learning and gratitude. I am honored to be your principal. ~Reba G.
NOTES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• From Your ASB: Students, please express your thanks and gratitude towards the AHS Staff and Teachers by signing the Teacher/Staff appreciation poster located in the cafeteria.
• Student Led Conferences are scheduled for November 21 and 22. Please make sure to sign up for this important opportunity to discuss your academic plans, progress and future goals.
• PTSA Reflections Contest: “Diversity Means...” AHS is invited to fill in the blank by grabbing art supplies, camera, instrument, computer, pen, or video camera and creating something expressing the theme of the 42nd National PTA Reflections program.
Reflections is an opportunity to pursue your artistic expression and be recognized for creative ability and interpretation of the theme in the following categories: Literature—Music Composition—Photography—Visual Arts—Film/Video—Choreography/Dance. All AHS participants will receive recognition & prize. (Last year participants got a gift card to a favorite store)
Submissions will be collected in the main office starting on Monday, November 28th and are due by 3:30 Wednesday, November 30th.
RULES HAVE CHANGED THIS YEAR!!!! Please follow the rules and instructions carefully to be eligible to advance to Highline Council, State, or Nationals.
Attach an entry form to each entry (completely filled out with both student and parental signatures)
Go to http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/reflections/forms.html and click on the link for official rules and entry forms. Additional forms are also available in the main office. For more information contact Liz Campisteguy at campisteguy@gmail.com.
• On Dec. 9, The Museum of Flight is hosting a NASA Future Forum about the future of commercial space flight. The event will feature panel discussions with industry leaders, VIPs, etc. As part of the Networking Session, NASA has asked for a student poster session/fair. For the event, we would like to invite AHS and UW students to present and interact with the Future Forum participants. It would be a wonderful way for your students to meet with some of those involved in the cutting edge of space exploration. The event will be in our new Space Gallery from 3:00-6:00PM.
The vision would be for AHS students to present topics and exhibitry that they may already have researched, developed, etc. such as class or senior projects, portfolios, Skunkworks robots, etc.
Contact Seth Margolis, Director of Education Programs, for more information.
SMargolis@museumofflight.org
• Congratulations to Sophomore Kayla Loy, who made it into Districts Swimming in the 100 Freestyle. Kayla placed at League Championships in the 200 Medley Relay, 200 Individual Medley, 100 Freestyle, and 200 Free Relay. Kayla swims for her home school Highline High School.
• “Congratulations to our student-athletes….Robin Zaches and Kristen Lemley!! They are members of the Mt. Rainier Girls Swim Team. Their team placed first at Leagues and Districts. Kristen has moved on to the STATE Swim Meet which will be held on November 11th/12th!!”
• Boys swim starts November 15th. Pick-up sport packets now at your home high school if you are interested in participating in the awesome sport of swimming.
• 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.
• Calling out to all student pilots here at AHS! If you are currently (or will be soon) a pilot, please contact me at kirk.cieszkiewicz@gmail.com so that we can arrange for your recognition in this year's Yearbook!
• The following colleges are visiting AHS this fall! Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending!
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
• Recycle More! Tips and Free Compostable Bag Sample from King County
Fall is here, so it’s time to think about recycling your leaves and storm debris – and your food scraps!
If you don’t already have curbside yard waste service, now is a good time to subscribe. It's easy to sign up -- and you can recycle your food scraps and food soiled paper along with your yard waste. Start with delivery pizza boxes, fruit and vegetable trimmings and paper napkins.
Your garbage hauler will collect your yard waste and food scraps in the yard waste cart and it will be recycled into nutrient-rich compost that can be used in yards and gardens.
Receive a free compostable bag sample from King County to help you get started. King County residents outside the city of Seattle may request a free compostable bag sample by e-mail at sample.swd@kingcounty.gov or by phone at 206-296-4466.
For more information, visit www.recyclefood.com or become a Recycle More Facebook friend at www.facebook.com/recyclemore.
Continue checking the AHS website or logging on to school computers to get updated information on events and meetings.
Quote of the Week:
“How far that little candle throws his beams!
So shines a good deed in a naughty world.”
~William Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice, much later adapted to "So shines a good deed in a weary world" by David Seltzer for the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
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