AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTAM 020110
01 February 2010

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

Monday
Ballroom Dancing Cancelled for today!!!
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Room 7

Tuesday
Port of Seattle Commission Meeting 12:30– 4:00 p.m. in the Gym
Information Night 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Robotics Study Hall 3:45 -5:00 p.m. in Room 16
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Room 7

Wednesday
Peer Tutoring (sign-up) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Robotics Study Hall 3:45-5:00 p.m. in Room 16
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Room 7

Thursday
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Robotics Study Hall 3:45 -5:00 p.m. in Room 16
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Room 7
Recruiting in Federal Way 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.


MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Today marks the start of second semester, which means that you may have some new classes, along with renewed opportunities for learning in all classes. I encourage you to refine your learning goals and stay focused on achieving at the highest levels possible. Time does seem to fly, and June will be here sooner than we realize. Make every minute of learning count!
We have another Eagle Scout! Congratulations to Penn Wright who earned his rank on January 20!

In last week’s NOTAM, I thanked several students who had served as ambassadors for two VIP visits on the same day. Ryan Sanders should have been included on the list. I apologize, Ryan! Your presence is always memorable!

On Friday, while many of you were enjoying a fun-filled day of ice-skating, several AHS students helped interview our first round of 8th grade applicants. We interviewed 26 students, using a three-step process that allowed us to get to know our future students. The applicants were stellar, as were the following AHS students: Casey Chandler, Kenny Albright, Zach Johnson, Isaiah Bell, Matt Iverson, Danielle Graves, Melissa Lewis, Kyra Sutherland, Scott Sluys, Matt Gilbert, Rashil Kholi, Daryl Phuong, and recent graduate Zach Sattiewhite. A big thanks goes to these AHS ambassadors, along with staff members and parents Ms. Stark, Ms. Hiranaka, Ms. Lefevre, Ms. Pappas, Mr. McComb, Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. Shafa and Mrs. Lemley who also assisted. We couldn’t have done it without you! Our interview process will continue through March, most likely. If you would like to assist, please let Ms. Stark or Ms. Hiranaka know.

As noted in previous editions of the NOTAM, a field trip is being planned for Tuesday, February 9 to the 787 plant and Rolls Royce in Everett. Fifty-one (51) students have expressed interest, and we hope to take all; however, we may need a parent driver or two in order to accommodate this many. If your name is on the list below and your parent may be willing to drive, please let Mrs. Hiranaka know ASAP. Parent permission forms will be distributed in your Advisory tomorrow and must be returned by Friday. Trip details will be included on the form. Reminders: school dress code will be required. Absolutely no jeans! You must also take a sack lunch, so if you normally eat in the cafeteria and want our wonderful Carla to prepare your sack lunch, you must let Mrs. Hiranaka know this, too!

Alex Campisteguy
Treyce Hart
Mustafa Mekhridze
Aaron Sbarra
D’Andre Cola
Jacob Hoag
Scott Sluys
Derric Smith
Graham Goodrich
Michael Marinkovich
Dain Wright
Taylor Barrett
Devon Gumke
Gerson Gutierrez
Lance Crawford
Max Wienke
Griffin Nicoll
Matthias Schneglberger
Rashil Kohli
Whalen Moreno
Sean Murphy
Adriana Lopez
William Delashmutt
Miranda Sita
Claire Fernandez
Steven Ponoosamy
Jordan Stiver
Phavene Mekonnen
Samantha Laaken
Naomi Rujoni
Robin Zaches
Chris Piehl
Kristina Ong
Nicole Hatheway
Krysten Walker
Cameron Jewell
Andy Hollands
Fatma Guled
Chanel Bumatay
Cyprus Richardson
Lydia Johnston
Tyler Escott
Matt Eaton
Hunter McSwain
Banks Hunter
Matt Iverson
Zach Johnson
Sean Romanczuk
Casey Chandler
Nick Schmidgall
Tyler Christopher
Chaperones: Ms. Gilman, Ms. Lee, Mr. Sluys, Mr. Hollands (?), plus one TBD

My best to all for an inspiring week of learning! Honored to be your principal—Reba

FROM YOUR ASB: FIND YOUR MATCH!
Starting February 1st ¬ to February 4th, you can find your matches in our school! Whether you are looking for a new friend or a more personal connection, the Data-Match service is for you! The process is simple: you pay $1 and take a survey to specify your interests and find your match! You receive a login number and then find out who most shares your interests. An exciting way to find your Valentine! Look for our table at lunch!

CURRENT WORLD PROBLEM CLASS – HAITI RELIEF FUNDRAISER
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Haiti Relief Fundraiser sponsored by the Current World Problem class. All you kind, generous students and staff raised $1355.61. The sophomore class was the winner, raising a final total of $116.39 in coins. The money will go to help the people in Haiti who are still in need of food, water and medical attention. You should all feel very proud of yourselves to have helped out others in such a big way by donating such small change.

From Victoria Le, Skye Reash, Jamie Wallin, Sarah Wydick, Penn Wright, Cole Sullivan, Arun Somasundaram, Sarah Canul, Jalen Barnes, Bill Corcoro, Sarah DeWeese, Alma Medrano, Joey Corrigan and Mrs. Wombold.

SENIORS
Please bring in copies of your college acceptance letters for our senior bulletin board. Submit them to Mrs. Hiranaka in the office.

FROM THE COUNSELOR
Second semester schedules: Students will be allowed to drop or add classes without penalty until Friday, February 12. Add/drop forms are available in the office. See Ms. Carper for more information.

FOR ALL MENTORING PROGRAM MENTEES
The next quarterly mentor meeting is coming up on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 7:30 a.m to 8:50 a.m. This is a great opportunity to meet with your mentor and enjoy a light breakfast. If you are planning to be there, be sure to let your mentor know, and RSVP to Mrs. Kiser – kisermc@HSD401.org.

SKUNKWORKS
Please come to the next Skunkworks parent meeting Tuesday February 9th at 6:30 p.m. in Mr. Joshi's room (right next to Coach Steele's room). Critical Information will be discussed for the team's first regional competition in Portland, Oregon coming very soon March 4th - 6th. See you there!

WASHINGTON AEROSPACE SCHOLARS IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE
The following students from Aviation High School have been accepted to participate in Phase One of Washington Aerospace Scholars for 2009-2010:

Jordan Cross
Banks Hunter
Matthew Eaton
Spencer Noble
Tyler Escott
Olivia Pham
Laura Hixson
Franco Spadoni
James Stone

The student(s) named above are among 247 talented juniors from across the state who have been accepted into the first phase of Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS). Phase One includes distance learning with a NASA-designed curriculum covering the history of space exploration, the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station, the Moon, and Mars. From January through May, the Scholars will complete ten lessons – submitting quizzes, math solutions, essays, and graphics concerning these topics every other week. Scholars will independently select a topic of interest for a final project combining an essay with a graphic. Scholars are also competing for a space in one of four summer residency sessions.
Phase Two of WAS is a six-day summer residency experience for 160 students. Selection is competitive and centers around performance in Phase One of WAS. In each residency session, 40 Scholars are selected to work cooperatively to plan a human mission to Mars with support from professional engineers/scientists, university students, and certificated educators. Each session also includes briefings from aerospace professionals, tours of engineering facilities, and hands-on engineering challenges involving model rocketry, robotics, landing devices, and payload lofting. The daily schedule is quite full, and the students lodge in double rooms at a local hotel under the supervision of certificated teachers. Travel, lodging, and meal expenses are provided to participating students and teachers thanks to the WAS Foundation and many generous donors. Congratulations to our AHS students!!

FROM THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Northwest Symphony Orchestra presents their Valentine’s Concert
Featuring
TANGO Dell Wade
CONCERTO IN E MINOR VIOLONCELLO and ORCHESTRA Edward Elgar with guest artist John Friesen
SYMPHONY No. 5 Alexander Glazunov

Friday, February 12th @ 7:30 PM
At the Highline Performing Arts Center

FREE STUDENT TICKETS are available for this concert on a first come, first serve basis. To reserve tickets for your students, please call Amy at the Performing Arts Center.

Special student tickets will be made and used only by students.
Thank you for not giving these tickets out to friends or family.

Ticket prices: $14.00 General Admission, $10.00 Seniors

For additional tickets you may purchase them from Brown Papers Tickets or at the door on the night of the performance one hour prior to start time. www.northwestsymphonyorchestra.org

MUSIC TO OUR EARS
On Saturday, February 20th, the Aviation and Highline Jazz Band will be performing their annual silent auction and big band dance from 7-10 p.m. in the Highline High School cafeteria.

Students will donate items and services to be auctioned off. All of the money made will be invested to this year’s annual band trip, where students will be traveling to Victoria, B.C. to perform on the parliament steps.

Please talk with Kirk or Paula Cieszkiewicz if interested in purchasing tickets, or Mr. Babcock with questions. Tickets are $8 each.

Scott Babcock, Band Director
Email: sbabcock@hsd401.org
Phone: (206) 631-6700

Except for the Quote of the Week, the following announcements have been posted in previous editions of the NOTAM. They are still important and posted for your information and action, as appropriate:

CLASS OF 2010—MESSAGE FROM THE PTSA SENIOR CLASS COMMITTEE:
Plans are under way for an all-night 2010 Senior Class Party on June 17th – information will be sent out to the senior families and tickets will go on sale in February! We’re counting on our seniors and our AHS extended community to help with fundraising which will benefit the 2010 senior class and ALSO future senior class parties. Look for opportunities to participate and support our Seniors!

Enjoy a meal out in support of the Class of 2010 Senior Party!
The California Pizza Kitchen in Tukwila will donate 20% of the profits of your meal to the 2010 Senior Class Party when you present our flyer at the time of your order. Come in anytime on Wednesday, Feb. 3rd through Saturday Feb 6th and present this flyer to support the Senior Class Party! Let your friends and relatives know! Get the flyer at our PTSA website at aviationptsa.org or in the AHS office.

Quote of the Week from a very wise 8th grader whom we interviewed this past Friday:
“Anyone can start, and anyone can stop, but only YOU can choose to finish!”