AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
04 January 2012
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
WELCOME BACK!
Wednesday: Another extraordinary day of learning! 6th Period Day
Thursday: 6th Period Day
Friday: Speech and Debate at University of Puget Sound
Saturday: FIRST Robotics Kickoff 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Auburn High School
Speech and Debate at University of Puget Sound
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE:
Welcome back, everyone, and Happy New Year! I hope that your holiday break was all you hoped it would be and that you are now ready to return to school and continued learning.
As we move toward the end of semester on January 19, I encourage you to work diligently to meet project/assignment goals and timelines. If unsure about any requirement, ask your teacher to clarify. Form study groups to prepare for semester exams. Make schoolwork a higher priority than extracurricular activities right now. Find that extra energy that resides within each of you, and give your studies your all! Learning matters. And, while grades are but one indicator of what you may actually know and are able to do, they make up your academic track record, along with SAT and AP scores and unique educational experiences. Like it or not, college admission decisions are highly influenced by the grades recorded on your transcript.
The day after we dismissed for break in December, AHS Senior Devon Gumke and 2010 graduate Graham Goodrich served as ambassadors by being keynote speakers at the Christmas party of Green River Chapter of Washington Pilot’s Association. They promoted the importance of scholarships for AHS students and shared their own stories of how AHS provides the education needed to pursue their goals. According to the event coordinator, “Mr. Gumke and Goodrich were the ‘hit’ of the party…impressive in every way…conducted themselves professionally, and when called upon to participate in aviation-themed skits, performed beautifully to the gleeful delight of the audience!” Well done, Devon and Graham. Your outstanding ambassadorship makes a difference for the entire AHS community! (FYI: The Green River Pilots Association annually provides a scholarship to an AHS senior. The initiator of this award asked Devon and Graham to speak to his chapter so that other members would better understand the vision and mission of AHS and the ‘value’ of their organization’s investments in AHS students.)
Next week (January 12) is this school year’s third and final Information Program for 8th Graders & Families. Some of you will again be asked to serve as AHS ambassadors. Please know how much we appreciate your service!
That’s it for this short week! I look forward to catching up with you and hearing about your holiday experiences. Again…welcome back! As always, I’m honored to be your principal!
~Reba G.
Please note that we are now providing “new announcements” as well as “previous but still relevant announcements” that will, hopefully, make for more efficient reading of the NOTAM.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Jennifer Luoma has been selected as the Community Service/Career Readiness Project Management Intern. She will work closely with Ms. Pappas to improve and develop the community service program and records, prepare announcements, organize events, and provide general assistance for the career readiness program.
• Gingerbread House Winners:
Most Creative/Original/Attractive: Wilson
Best Showing of School Spirit: Juarez
Best Use of Edible Items: McComb
• Door Winners:
Best Showing of School Spirit: Juarez
Most Creative/Original/Attractive: Wilson
Most Festive: TIE between Hoehne & Shiroma
Congratulations and thank you for your participation this year!
From your ASB:
MLK Assembly: On January 11th, from 1-2 p.m.
Tolo: AHS students: get pumped for the second dance of the year! Tolo (girls ask guys) will be on January 28th from 8-11 p.m. and the theme is Beauty and the Geek. For more information about ticket prices look for posters around the school. Tickets will be sold the week of the dance. If you want to bring someone from another school, make sure to pick up the proper paperwork from the main office and get it turned in to Mrs. Hiranaka no later than Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Jostens Leadership Conference: Hey Aviation Future Leaders and Enthusiasts! Do you want to be selected to go to the biggest leadership conference and school spirit celebration in Washington? Then you should apply to attend the 2012 Jostens Leadership Conference, which takes place Wednesday, February 8th at the ShoWare Center.
For those of you who don’t know, it’s a full day of learning about new ways to lead in your school and community, participation in enthusiastic, energetic spirit competitions, interacting with students from other high schools, and listening to inspiring speakers who teach us about the importance of values, mistakes made/lessons learned, and so much more.
Students in grades 9-12 who are interested in applying need to obtain an application from Mrs. Fitzpatrick in Room 22 or in the front office right after winter break. Applications will be due no later than January 13th. Space is limited, so be quick to apply.
For more information, contact ASB advisor Mrs. Fitz (sarah.fitzpatrick@highlineschools.org), or the student coordinator for this event, Rahmo Ali (ali.rahmo@yahoo.com), who is a Junior here at AHS. Get ready to have the time of your life!
Special Edition Sweatshirts: We still have some Special Edition Sweatshirts available for sale. There are two different styles of crewnecks (black or red) available for $28. See Mrs. Fitzpatrick in room 22 or talk to Mrs. Hiranaka in the main office if you are interested in purchasing one.
$5 Fridays: Every Friday during lunch, the ASB will be opening up the Spirit Shop (AKA the ASB Closet next to Mrs. Flynn's classroom) and selling all t-shirts, lanyards, and sunglasses for just $5! Come check out our inventory...we have some new t-shirt designs available. Also, spirit buttons are being sold three days a week during lunch for just 50 cents!
PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS BUT STILL RELEVANT:
• JANUARY 23-27: Spirit Week
o Monday: Mustache Day (and an afternoon Spirit Assembly)
o Tuesday: Fake Injury Day
o Wednesday: Superhero/Villain Day
o Thursday: Wild Animal Day
o Friday: Spirit/Class Colors Day
• Leadership Club Hosting Soccer and Football Sports Tournament – Please attend this fun experience that will take place on Fridays during the months of December and January. Sign-up sheets are available on the posters in the cafeteria, hallways and Mr. McComb’s room.
• Research Science Institute - The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) co-sponsors of the Research Science Institute (RSI) are looking for talented 11th Grade STEM Students! Are you one of them, and would you be interested in doing some really exciting cutting-edge summer research?
If so, consider applying to the (RSI) program to be held on the MIT campus June 24 to August 4, 2012. Participants will meet some of the world’s most talented students and have an opportunity to conduct research in amazing labs! For application materials and more info about the program, take a look at the CEE web site: www.cee.org
If you have any questions, please contact Maite Ballestero, Vice President, Programs, maite@cee.org.
• The Film Festival will take place on January 18. There are no submission or admission fees. Everyone welcome! Concessions will be sold during the festival. That’s all for now – Keep the cameras rolling!
• Attention 9th grade students: If you are interested in hosting an 8th grade “shadow,” you must sign up, be endorsed by your teachers, and attend mandatory training. To start the process, sign up in Ms. Carper’s office this week!
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR AHS SENIORS:
For UW bound Seniors! The Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium annually offers scholarships for incoming UW freshmen. Each year some of Washington State's best high school seniors, Running Start, and Early Entrance students vie for a chance to study science, technology, engineering or mathematics at the University of Washington on a Space Grant Scholarship. The deadline is the postmark date of January 9, 2012. http://www.waspacegrant.org/for_students/undergraduate_programs/scholarships/uw/incoming_freshman/uw_scholars_freshman.html
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:
Happy New Year!
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