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
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