NOTAM 042312

AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
23 April 2012

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
FIRST Robotics World Championship!
St. Louis, Missouri April 25 -28

Monday: VIP Tour, Rotarians from Nepal, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Robotics 6:00-9:00 PM


Tuesday: VIP Tour, Vice-President of Astronics in Redmond, WA, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Robotics 6:00-9:00 PM
Aviation PTSA Ultimate Frisbee Team Practice 3:40 – 5:30 PM on Campus

Wednesday: FIRST Robotics goes to World Championship – St. Louis, MO
AHS Robotics Team qualified (twice!) to compete for the World Championship! Spring Youth Venture after school in room 6
Film Club after school in Mr. Savishinsky’s room
Aviation PTSA Ultimate Frisbee Team Practice 3:40 – 5:30 PM on Campus

Thursday: Skunks compete at World Championships in St. Louis. Go Skunks!
Culture Club in Room 24 3:45 – 4:45
Aviation PTSA Ultimate Frisbee Team Practice 3:40 – 5:30 PM on Campus

Friday: VIP Tour, CEO of Cirrus, 9:00-10-30 a.m.
Skunks compete at World Championships in St. Louis. Go Skunks!
Dismissal at 2:00 PM; Staff Professional Development 2:15-3:45 PM


PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE:
After a long-awaited weekend of spectacular weather, I’m expecting to see sun-kissed faces and renewed energy as we engage in another week of spring learning! I do hope that whatever you experienced over the weekend, at least some of your time was spent in the beautiful outdoors that is uniquely Seattle.
This week, I extend hearty congratulations to the following members of the AHS community:
• Jacob Wagner, AHS Junior who passed his check ride and earned his pilot’s license just after his 17th birthday! Jacob flew in a Diamond DA-20 aircraft owned by Galvin Flying Service at Boeing Field where he took flight lessons. Jacob’s career goal is to be an aeronautical engineer and just fly for fun. With the projected demand for pilots as well as engineers, Jacob is sure to have lots of choices for his future—a great position to enjoy! Congratulations, Captain Wagner!
• Our seniors for presenting their senior projects last week! The anticipation was palpable as students perfected their products and reviewed notes prior to presenting to an AHS staff member and professional industry representative. Look forward to seeing the projects exhibited prior to the end of the year. Kudos, seniors, for your creativity and dedication to extending your learning through development and presentation of your projects!
• Siva Hope and Allison Do who were honored last week at the Museum of Flight as scholarship recipients of the Stephen & Hazel Eastman Scholars Award and Stuart Knopp Memorial Award, respectively. Both young women were honored by family representatives in an informal ceremony as well as formally at the Museum’s Annual Membership Meeting in the Allen Theater in front of an audience of ~250 people. Siva has been accepted to several universities and plans to decide which offer she will accept to pursue further studies in science. Allison has accepted Smith College’s invitation and plans to pursue a degree in Biochemistry and become a research scientist. It was such an honor to see these two outstanding scholars recognized for their achievements last week. Congratulations!
• Anastasia Pallis on her selection as one of eight students throughout the region to represent SEAFAIR this summer as a “Seafair Ambassador”. She will be in a leading role in the Torch Light Parade, the Milk Carton Derby and many other Seafair activities, and along with this honor she receives a $1000 scholarship and a one week trip to Japan!
• Jenny Gao on her selection as the 2012 Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement (APCA) Scholar. The scholarship award is worth $2000. The scholarship committee noted how very impressed they were with Jenny’s academic, community and personal achievements in making a difference in the community.
• Dr. Katims on his nomination by an AHS graduate who is now attending the University of Washington, as being an inspirational teacher! On May 10th, 2012, the UW Computer Science & Engineering department will recognize teachers, from any discipline, whom their undergraduate students nominated as having been particularly inspirational. An AHS alum wrote the following about Dr. Katims’ impact on her life: “Dr. K absolutely loves teaching and he brings that passion and happiness to his classroom. I made sure to take a class from Dr. K every year of high school because no matter what he taught, I loved it. This is especially impressive to me, because he teaches subjects that I have continually struggled with and disliked in the past. It was only because of Dr. K that I was able to pass AP US History. No other teacher would have ever been able to make such an impact on my learning of a subject like history, where I can barely remember the names of students in my class let alone the names and dates of people dead for a hundred years.”
In the message I received from UW’s Lead Academic Advisor in the Computer Science & Engineering Department regarding Dr. K’s award, she stated, “We know that the tremendous efforts of countless educators help prepare these students for success at the UW, and in their future careers beyond our program. This event is just a small way for us to thank them.” Good on UW for this realization and finding a way to recognize inspirational teachers. I think I know Dr. K well enough to know that he will consider this recognition from a former student as the highest professional honor that he could possibly receive. When you see Dr. Katims this week, please join me in saying “Congratulations!”
• AHS alum Derek Diaz who just landed a summer internship with The Boeing Company! Derek is pursuing a degree in Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Washington.
We have more good news for those of you interested in attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). Ten AHS students plus a staff chaperone are being offered an opportunity to visit ERAU’s Prescott, Arizona campus June 17-19. ERAU will pay for airfare and house students in their dormitories. The trip will include an opportunity to visit summer classes in session, fly in one of ERAU’s airplanes, and learn about the 38 degree programs offered. So…if you are interested in being selected, do the following:
• Submit an essay to Ms. Burr expressing the reasons why you want to go—degree program you might pursue in the future & your career goal, what you specifically want to learn on your visit, and how you will then be an ambassador in promoting ERAU to other students. If you previously submitted an essay to attend a summer camp, you do not need to write another one; however, you must let Ms. Burr know that you are interested in being part of this 3-day visit in order to be considered. Due date for your essay or notification of interest is this Thursday, April 26 by end of day. We will announce selected students in next week’s NOTAM.
That’s it for this week, Scholars! I’ll see you in the sun that is predicted to grace us most of this week! I am deeply honored to be your principal. —Reba G.


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations to Tyler Christopher for qualifying for the men’s junior Olympics gymnastics competition. He was one of nine athletes from the region (Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Montana and Idaho) that qualified.

Seniors
The senior class photo will be taken on Wednesday, May 2 at 1:30 PM (during advisory). Weather permitting we will meet on the back field. If it is raining, we will meet in the gym. Questions or comments – see Ms. Juarez.

Reminder: Jostens will be here today (Monday, April 23) during lunch to deliver your cap/gown and announcement orders. All orders must be paid in full.

National Honor Society is hosting Cocoa & Cram on Tuesday, April 24, after school in Dr. K's room! Come enjoy some hot chocolate with all the toppings (whipped cream, marshmallows, and candy canes!) and get some studying done with your friends. The hot chocolate is free, but NHS will be accepting donations to help us put on more events like cocoa and cram. The event goes from 3:30 to 5:00 PM so stop by any time for studying and hot chocolate!


The 4th Annual Murder Mystery Dinner and dessert dash hosted by Speech and Debate is here! Come support Speech and Debate while solving a murder case. Feel free to dress in theme, and May the 4th be with you! Tickets are $12 and will be sold in the cafeteria during lunch.

Date: May 4th
Time: 5:30- 9pm
Theme: Star Wars

SENIORS: If you are a member of the National Honor Society, and are in good standing with the minimum 3.5 GPA requirement, you are welcome to purchase blue and gold honor cords which can be worn at graduation. See Mr. Ward THIS WEEK to place your order…!

Anyone interested in joining the Aviation HS chapter of the National Honor Society is welcome to apply. You can locate the application, the criteria for consideration, and specific instructions online in Mr. Ward’s ALL ACCESS folder. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 11.

Aviation High School Students, do you remember the days when your mother/father/guardian would tuck you into bed and read you a story? Or maybe the first book you were able to read all by yourself? I am sure you are all aware that there are children in the greater Seattle area who are not as fortunate as you were to have the time or money to get a hold of these books. Luckily there is something that you can do. For the next few weeks, there will be a large box labeled: “Box for Book Drive” right in front of the Main Office. This is for the purpose of a Children’s Book Drive, conducted by me, Jared Sharp. I know that many (if not most) of you have at least one Children’s book, tucked away somewhere, collecting dust. If everyone can bring at least one book, which I know you can, to school and place it inside the box, each one of you will bring a smile to a child’s face. Of course, if you bring more than one book, you will bring a smile to the faces of multiple children. If you have passed your book down to your aunt and uncle for their growing children, or to your friend for his/her siblings, then that’s totally fine: bring a book that is for older kids as well. All children deserve to have a book in their hands, and it is our job to help them achieve that goal.

If you have any questions, feel free to call/text/email Jared Sharp jareddsharp@gmail.com (just not in class). My info is posted all over the place.

AP Final Payment Extended to May 7! AP Exam balances must be paid in full by May 7 in order to take exams. If needed, please see Kim Sorensen regarding your AP Exam balance.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
“Things alter for the worse spontaneously if they be not altered for the better designedly."
--Francis Bacon, British author and statesman


PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS BUT STILL RELEVANT

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY London Aviation Underwriters, Inc. – Small aviation insurance underwriting firm. Deadline is Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
To Apply: Current sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply. Email a brief essay describing your interest in this internship, your resume, transcript, and the name/email of an AHS teacher who would serve as your reference to: Julie Burr, Julie.burr@highlineschools.org

UW YoungGifted&Black (YGB) Conference 2012 – Keeping the Dream Alive!
YGB is an important outreach program for African American high school students who are interested in attending college. Connect with prominent people within the UW and Seattle Black community. Participation in this conference will be based on priority and a first come, first served basis. Priority will be given to high school freshman, sophomores, and juniors with above a 3.0 GPA. The application deadline is Friday, April 27, 2012.

For an application and more information about the Young, Gifted and Black Conference, please visit:

http://depts.washington.edu/reach/hs-programs-fr-so-jr/young-gifted-black/

Six Interns will be selected to help plan the Pathfinder Gala to be held October 20, 2012. Interns will get to meet the 3 award recipients, work with the Museum of Flight staff and other professionals, and assist with other events leading up to the gala. Juniors are encouraged to apply, and strong sophomore applicants will be considered. Deadline is April 25th. More info on the Career Bulletin Board and website, www.aviationhscareers.org

New Internship: The Port of Seattle is offering 5-6 full time, paid summer internships. Most likely one AHS student will be selected. Description goes online 4/9/12 and is due 4/27/12, including a letter of recommendation. More information on the bulletin board and Career website.

SPRING Youth Venture will begin meeting Wednesdays after school in room 6 starting April 18. See posted posters for details.

ASB ANNOUNCEMENTS

Prom: To all upperclassmen, "A Rose by Any Other Name" the 2012 Prom is occurring on May 19th! Prom tickets are available in Ms. Sorensen's office for $50 from now till May 7 and $60 after May 7. Our Junior Class Captains and the Prom Committee have planned a SPECTACULAR Prom and we hope to see everyone there for the last dance of the year!!!

Advisory Peeps Competition: Attention AHS students it's time to turn up your creativity! This Wednesday during advisory ASB will be hosting the second annual Peeps Competition! Each advisory will be given a box of Peeps and the task of designing a creative and original diorama in 30 minutes. Dioramas will be judged based on originality and how spirited it is! For more information and the rules/regulations please ask your advisers. We can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!

Graduation Information for Seniors (from Ms. Juarez)
 Mark your calendar. The senior reception is scheduled for Sunday, June 3rd 2:00-4:30 PM. More info will come at a later date.
 Graduation Rehearsal will be held Friday, June 8 in the gym.
 Graduation will be at the PAC on Thursday, June 14, at 7:00 PM.

Paying for College Presentation: Wallingford College Planning will be at AHS to answer questions about scholarships, financial aid, and financial planning on April 25 from 7:00 PM-8:15 PM in the cafeteria. Open to all grades!




The Washington State Board of Education is pleased to announce the start of the third-annual student video contest. This year’s contest will focus on the importance of social studies and language arts courses in high schools. The contest due date is Tuesday, May 1, 2012. This is a great opportunity for all secondary students to showcase their appreciation for social studies and language arts, their creativity, and their video skills. Past participants have found the contest rewarding and educational. Plus, the contest is a celebration of what you and your staff are doing every day, helping students grow and learn. More information about the contest, including the winning videos from last year, is available at www.sbe.wa.gov/.

Republic Services is offering a $1000 Environmental Scholarship for students enrolling in a program pertaining to an “Environmental” field. Applications are available in Ms. Carper’s office. Deadline: May 18, 2012

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR SENIORS

www.guidetocareereducation.com/scholarships gives away $4,000 in scholarships each month. Check it out!
Joan Yarberry Scholarship: Scholarships for college/university tuition for students interested in majoring in elementary education. The number and dollar value of the awards will determined by the selection committee. Applications are available from Ms. Carper. Deadline: May 1.
Highline Council PTSA is awarding $6,000 in scholarships to students attending community college, university, or technical school in fall 2012. Applicants will be evaluated on volunteer work and extracurricular activities, GPA, essays, and a letter of recommendation. Applications are available at www.hcptsa.org. Deadline: May 7.

The Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce’s SUCCESS Foundation is pleased to present the AAAA Mini Storage Scholarship of $4,000 ($1,000 awarded annually over a 4-year period). This scholarship will be awarded to one deserving high school senior from a Chamber service area school (which includes Highline Public Schools, Tukwila School District, and Seattle Christian School) pursuing continuing education at an institute for higher learning in fall 2012. Applications are available in Ms. Carper’s office. Deadline: May 18.

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