AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTAM 012510
25 January 2010
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
VIP’s on campus 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Ballroom Dancing for beginners 3:40–5:00 p.m. in the Gym
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Room 7
Tuesday
Visitors from Oklahoma on campus
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
Recruiting in Federal Way 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday
End of Semester and Second Quarter
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
Friday
No School for Students! Enjoy your day!
8th grade Interviews
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Congratulations to Matt Eaton for earning the Boy Scout Eagle Rank in December! This award represents a lot of hard work and commitment over a number of years. We want to recognize all students in the NOTAM who have earned this prestigious honor, so please let us hear from you if you are now an Eagle Scout.
Congratulations, too, to our outstanding Science Olympiad team who competed this past weekend in Camas, Washington. With the leadership of Mr. McComb and Ms. Durrant, our Olympiads earned recognition in the following categories:
Ryan & Andrew: 2nd place It’s About Time; 2nd place Trajectory; 3rd place Mousetrap Vehicle
Wendy & Daryl: 4th place Elevated Bridge
Wendy, Daryl, Michael: 2nd place Experimental Design
Susan & Rebecca: 2nd place Disease Detectives; 3rd place Health Science
Faiza: 3rd place Ecology
Miranda, Elizabeth, David: 4th place Mission Possible
Tony & Thomas: 3rd place Physics Lab
Caitlin & Jenni: 1st place Remote Sensing
Gina & Naomi: 3rd place Experimental Design
Rahmo & Kishan: 4th place Mousetrap Vehicle
While the individual awards were nice recognition, more important were the learning, the teamwork, and the team building. Our Olympians continue to serve as the capable ambassadors of the things we value: teamwork, persistence, and improvement!
We continue to have many important visitors who are interested in learning more about Aviation High School. This morning, we hosted senior executives from The Boeing Company that included Patrick Shanahan and John Roundhill. This afternoon, Dave Sabey, a graduate of Highline High School many years ago, a real estate developer, entrepreneur, and creative, innovative thinker was our guest, along with Rob Makin, a consultant with the Sabey Corporation, and Linda Lanham, Executive Director of Washington Aerospace Futures Alliance. Our friend, Mr. Peter Morton also joined the morning tour group, along with Bonnie Main who is serving as coordinator of our capital campaign. Student ambassadors today included freshmen Hunter McSwain, Tran Tonnu, Austin McHenry, and Naomi Smith; sophomore Sydney Miller; juniors Navid Shafa, Lydia Johnston; and seniors Andrew May, Lamond Le, Sam Swan, and Alex Campisteguy. Our ambassadors are to be commended for representing the entire AHS learning community in a most exemplary manner.
Last week, Sydney Miller and Michael Mondragon traveled with me to Olympia to testify in support of a new bill, HB 2621, which would recognize three high schools in Washington state as “lighthouse models” of best practices in STEM education. They presented to the House Education Committee, with the hearing room fully packed with other presenters and interested stakeholders. Sydney and Michael both did an outstanding job. Kudos to both!
We will begin interviewing eighth grade applicants this week. If you are interested in serving on an interview team, please let Lenore Stark know ASAP. We have many applicants this year!
On February 9, we will be taking a group of students to Everett to tour the 787 plant and Rolls Royce. We have room for approximately 50 students total, plus chaperones. Mr. Sluys, ACE Club advisor, has asked to take members of ACE Club (16 students), and I’ve heard from approximately 10 more students who would like to participate. If YOU would like to go on this field trip, please put your name on a request list in the main office that will be managed by Mrs. Hiranaka. If you have already told me you want to go, your name should already be on the list. Please check with Mrs. Hiranaka to ensure that it is! The list will be finalized this Friday so that we can get permission forms and important trip details to you next week. So…there’s no time to waste if you want to be included!
As the first semester of the school year comes to a close this week and you wrap up major projects and take final exams, I wish you the very best. I’m looking forward to the next part of the school year with you. 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!
SPEECH AND DEBATE CLUB
The Speech and debate team went on an overnight trip to Mt. Vernon this past weekend and they represented the school very well. Two of our four teams, John Doty and Justin Dubinsky, Jenny Gao and Libanos Redda, made it to the semifinal round in Public Forum debate in a field of 18 teams. In addition, our team swept the finals for Novice Extemporaneous Speaking with Albert Ta in first, Hayk Saakian in second, Jenny Gao in third, and John Doty in fourth. Also note that the fifth person in that event was Ted Tagami, who ended in 6th place overall in a field of 11 students. Albert Ta also attained 1st place in Novice Impromptu out of 18 competitors his first time around. As a last note, if you were curious of what we do in Speech and Debate or you were wondering on how to join the team, come by Mr. Shiroma’s room to see what it’s all about.
HELP HAITI TODAY!
As many of you know, the capitol city of Haiti, Port Au Prince, is currently in ruins from the recent earthquake. This disaster is believed to have killed tens of thousands and has affected 3 million people, a third of the nation’s populace. Relief organizations from around the world are currently making their way into Haiti and funding of their efforts is desperately needed for the injured, homeless and hungry. We at Aviation High School will do our part to make a difference and offer assistance to the people of Haiti through a relief fundraiser. This event will be a competition between all four classes; jars for each class will be in the lunchroom starting Tuesday, Jan 19 – Jan 28. Coins placed in your class’s jar will count toward your class’s total. Putting dollar bills in another classes’ jar will subtract from their total. The class to get a positive $200.00 will win a pizza party (or the class with the highest total by Jan 27.) Have fun and get those coins flying! NOTE: All proceeds will be donated to charity.
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.
SPECIAL EVENT
On Saturday, 30 January, the Society of Women Engineering is hosting an event designed to introduce male and female K-12 students to the vast world of engineering! Students will have the opportunity to network and talk with local engineers and to take part in series of hands-on experiments and activities. Come join the fun at the University of Washington, Loew Hall on Saturday,
January 30, 2010, 10 am – noon. For more information visit http://sites.google.com/site/swepnwoutreach or email PNWSWE.Outreach@gmail.com to sign up.
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:
FROM ASB:
For sophomores:
We will be having our first-ever movie watching, jammie(pj)-wearin', pizza-n'-popcorn-eating fundraiser! Sophomores and their guests* are invited to Ms. Durrant's room on January 28th (the last day of the semester, what a great way to unwind!) from 3:30-7:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your pillows, blankets, and snuggies to make our hang out as relaxing and comfortable as possible. All you need to bring is yourself and some money ($4) as a donation to help cover the cost of the food that will be provided! Proceeds go towards the Class of 2012, so come have fun and support us!
Guests = other AHS students.
Non-AHS students need to get a permission slip from the office.
ATTENTION ALL AHS STUDENTS!
This upcoming Wednesday, January 27th is your absolute last chance to purchase Wings on Ice tickets. Wings on Ice will be held on Friday, January 29th at Castle Ice Arena in Renton, WA. As you may recall, tickets were sold for $10 which includes the cost of skate rentals, pizza & pop, and rink time (11 AM- 3 PM). You won't want to miss this event so stop by the cafeteria on Wednesday to get your tickets!
Quote of the Week:
“The most wonderful thing was the freedom of getting into the air; most of the time, I flew solo. I loved the sound of the engines, the smell of aviation fuel. They told us to go home…go back to the kitchen and to keep our mouths shut…but we were extremely patriotic women who were there because we felt we could do something that assisted the men in combat.”
~Mary Jean Sturdevant, former WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilot) during World War II. Quote from January 23, 2010 edition of The Seattle Times.
Editor’s Note: Mrs. Sturdevant resides in Spanaway, WA, and will be among the surviving 11 Washington WASPs and 200-some WASPs in the country to receive Congressional Gold Medals this spring. Sixteen more medals will be given to local WASPs posthumously. This belated honor for these courageous, pioneering women is heartwarming!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTAM 011810
18 January 2010
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
MLK Day – No School
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Room 7
Tuesday
Robotics Study Hall 3:45 -5:00 p.m. in Room 16
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 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 6:00-8:00 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 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
Saturday
Science Olympiad Invitational @ Camas, 5:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
I celebrated another birthday this past weekend, and it was a joyful one, made even better with an extra day to reflect on the past year, more fully envision the current year, and enjoy special times with my family and friends. Since I share my birthday weekend with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I also celebrated him and the courageous, important work that he led to create a more peaceful world. And, along with the birthday celebrations, I couldn’t help but mourn the loss of so many lives in Haiti and the devastation that is occurring due to an earthquake. I wonder about how they will recover from such a tragic event, much less celebrate. But in my heart of hearts, I know that recovery and eventual celebration will come through the generosity and commitment of all of us. As a school, I know that we will step up to the occasion by showing our Phoenix spirit, which, after all, means rising from the ashes to become even stronger. It is said that the cry of the Phoenix is that of a beautiful song. Let’s do our part, individually and collectively, to respond to the cries of help so that the Haitian people can once again enjoy their music and celebrate. The ASB has included more information in this edition of the NOTAM about our school’s efforts this week. Please read!
Hearty congratulations are in order for Melody Northcutt, who has been promoted to Cadet Chief Master Sgt. and appointed as Squandron Commander of her Civil Air Patrol unit, Cadets Seattle. Kudos also to Chris Piehl who earned the rank of Eagle Scout on January 13th! We’re proud of both of you!
Thanks to those advisories that have submitted your summaries of the article I asked you to read, written by Dr. Bonnie Dunbar. For those advisories that haven’t yet submitted, please get them to me this week.
My best for an inspiring week of learning! Honored to be your principal…Reba
THANK YOU AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
For supporting patients in our community by donating
blood! We had 41 total donors last week with an incredible 12 first-time donors. A new AHS record! This is an incredible amount for a school your size, it approaches the number that much larger HSD high schools have. Since each donation helps save three lives, your donations have the potential to save up to 123 patients in our community, including cancer survivors, burn patients and trauma victims at area hospitals such as Highline, Valley Medical, Harborview, Children’s and 70 other Western Washington Hospitals. On behalf of these patients THANK YOU – from the Puget Sound Blood Center
HELP HAITI TODAY!
As many of you know, the capitol city of Haiti, Port Au Prince, is currently in ruins from the recent earthquake. This disaster is believed to have killed tens of thousands and has affected 3 million people, a third of the nation’s populace. Relief organizations from around the world are currently making their way into Haiti and funding of their efforts is desperately needed for the injured, homeless and hungry. We at Aviation High School will do our part to make a difference and offer assistance to the people of Haiti through a relief fundraiser. This event will be a competition between all four classes; jars for each class will be in the lunchroom starting Tuesday, Jan 19 – Jan 28. Coins placed in your class’s jar will count toward your class’s total. Putting dollar bills in another classes’ jar will subtract from their total. The class to get a positive $200.00 will win a pizza party (or the class with the highest total by Jan 27.) Have fun and get those coins flying! NOTE: All proceeds will be donated to charity
WANT TO EARN P.E. CREDITS?
If you still need your P.E. credits, the track would be a great place to visit. During lunch, Christian MacMillan and Kat Reese will be holding a walk club. This is a wonderful opportunity for easy credit, all you need to do is be there, sign your name, and walk. Remember, you must have a certain amount of P.E. credits to graduate, so if you are interested, for more information please email us: katherannereese@comcast.net.
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:
FROM ASB:
For sophomores:
We will be having our first-ever movie watching, jammie(pj)-wearin', pizza-n'-popcorn-eating fundraiser! Sophomores and their guests* are invited to Ms. Durrant's room on January 28th (the last day of the semester, what a great way to unwind!) from 3:30-7:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your pillows, blankets, and snuggies to make our hang out as relaxing and comfortable as possible. All you need to bring is yourself and some money ($4) as a donation to help cover the cost of the food that will be provided! Proceeds go towards the Class of 2012, so come have fun and support us!
Guests = other AHS students.
Non-AHS students need to get a permission slip from the office.
FOR EVERYONE: WINGS ON ICE
Give yourself a mental break from the stress of finals and come celebrate the end of the semester with us! We will be having our first ever AHS ice-skating fundraiser on January 29th from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM. The location has changed from the initial survey to Castle Ice in Renton, WA. The price for tickets is $10, and tickets will be sold from Monday, January 11, 2009 to Friday, January 22, 2009. Please note that tickets will NOT be sold during the week of the event, so be sure to buy your tickets on time! Ticket prices include the cost of skate rentals, rink time (3 hours), and pizza & pop. Join us by attending this inaugural, sure-to-be-fun-filled event!
FOR JUNIORS:
If you are a student who will graduate in June 2011 (current juniors), you can now apply for the BioQuest Academy. Funded by a Science Education Partnership Award from the National Center for Research and Resource (NCRR), this program gives students 60 hours of paid training and mentorship in biomedical research and global health. The Application is available at www.bioquestacademy.org. Please remember that SBRI does not provide housing for the 36 students that will be accepted and enrolled this summer.
FOR SENIORS
NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE CAMP: Applications are now available for high school students to apply for the 2010 National Youth Science Camp (NYSC).
Washington State high school seniors are encouraged to submit an application to attend the 2010 National Youth Science Camp (NYSC). Two Washington State high school seniors will be selected from the applicant pool to receive a scholarship to exchange ideas with scientists and other professionals from the academic and corporate worlds. The nearly month-long experience includes lectures and hands-on research projects presented by scientists from across the nation, overnight expeditions into the national forests, and a visit to Washington D.C.
The selected delegates must not only demonstrate academic achievement in science, but also show potential for thoughtful scientific leadership. The NYSC experience is hosted and operated by the National Youth Science Foundation (www.nysf.com) and is offered at no cost to its participants, so that selected delegates may attend regardless of their financial status. Educational and recreational programming, as well as meals, lodging, and round-trip air passage on scheduled airlines are provided free of charge. The NYSC is held near Bartow in the eastern mountains of West Virginia, within the Monongahela National Forest. Delegates arrive in Charleston, West Virginia, on Tuesday, June 29, and depart on Friday, July 23, 2010.
Application forms are available on the OSPI website at:
http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/memoranda2009.aspx and on the NYSC website at www.nysc.org.2010 and must be submitted directly to Washington’s selection coordinator at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction at the following address:
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Gilda Wheeler, Program Supervisor
PO Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
Applications must be received by Friday, January 22, 2010.
The deadline is March 31, 2010.
Quote of the Week: “We will overcome!” ~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
NOTAM 011810
18 January 2010
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
MLK Day – No School
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Room 7
Tuesday
Robotics Study Hall 3:45 -5:00 p.m. in Room 16
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 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 6:00-8:00 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 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
Saturday
Science Olympiad Invitational @ Camas, 5:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
I celebrated another birthday this past weekend, and it was a joyful one, made even better with an extra day to reflect on the past year, more fully envision the current year, and enjoy special times with my family and friends. Since I share my birthday weekend with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I also celebrated him and the courageous, important work that he led to create a more peaceful world. And, along with the birthday celebrations, I couldn’t help but mourn the loss of so many lives in Haiti and the devastation that is occurring due to an earthquake. I wonder about how they will recover from such a tragic event, much less celebrate. But in my heart of hearts, I know that recovery and eventual celebration will come through the generosity and commitment of all of us. As a school, I know that we will step up to the occasion by showing our Phoenix spirit, which, after all, means rising from the ashes to become even stronger. It is said that the cry of the Phoenix is that of a beautiful song. Let’s do our part, individually and collectively, to respond to the cries of help so that the Haitian people can once again enjoy their music and celebrate. The ASB has included more information in this edition of the NOTAM about our school’s efforts this week. Please read!
Hearty congratulations are in order for Melody Northcutt, who has been promoted to Cadet Chief Master Sgt. and appointed as Squandron Commander of her Civil Air Patrol unit, Cadets Seattle. Kudos also to Chris Piehl who earned the rank of Eagle Scout on January 13th! We’re proud of both of you!
Thanks to those advisories that have submitted your summaries of the article I asked you to read, written by Dr. Bonnie Dunbar. For those advisories that haven’t yet submitted, please get them to me this week.
My best for an inspiring week of learning! Honored to be your principal…Reba
THANK YOU AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
For supporting patients in our community by donating
blood! We had 41 total donors last week with an incredible 12 first-time donors. A new AHS record! This is an incredible amount for a school your size, it approaches the number that much larger HSD high schools have. Since each donation helps save three lives, your donations have the potential to save up to 123 patients in our community, including cancer survivors, burn patients and trauma victims at area hospitals such as Highline, Valley Medical, Harborview, Children’s and 70 other Western Washington Hospitals. On behalf of these patients THANK YOU – from the Puget Sound Blood Center
HELP HAITI TODAY!
As many of you know, the capitol city of Haiti, Port Au Prince, is currently in ruins from the recent earthquake. This disaster is believed to have killed tens of thousands and has affected 3 million people, a third of the nation’s populace. Relief organizations from around the world are currently making their way into Haiti and funding of their efforts is desperately needed for the injured, homeless and hungry. We at Aviation High School will do our part to make a difference and offer assistance to the people of Haiti through a relief fundraiser. This event will be a competition between all four classes; jars for each class will be in the lunchroom starting Tuesday, Jan 19 – Jan 28. Coins placed in your class’s jar will count toward your class’s total. Putting dollar bills in another classes’ jar will subtract from their total. The class to get a positive $200.00 will win a pizza party (or the class with the highest total by Jan 27.) Have fun and get those coins flying! NOTE: All proceeds will be donated to charity
WANT TO EARN P.E. CREDITS?
If you still need your P.E. credits, the track would be a great place to visit. During lunch, Christian MacMillan and Kat Reese will be holding a walk club. This is a wonderful opportunity for easy credit, all you need to do is be there, sign your name, and walk. Remember, you must have a certain amount of P.E. credits to graduate, so if you are interested, for more information please email us: katherannereese@comcast.net.
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:
FROM ASB:
For sophomores:
We will be having our first-ever movie watching, jammie(pj)-wearin', pizza-n'-popcorn-eating fundraiser! Sophomores and their guests* are invited to Ms. Durrant's room on January 28th (the last day of the semester, what a great way to unwind!) from 3:30-7:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your pillows, blankets, and snuggies to make our hang out as relaxing and comfortable as possible. All you need to bring is yourself and some money ($4) as a donation to help cover the cost of the food that will be provided! Proceeds go towards the Class of 2012, so come have fun and support us!
Guests = other AHS students.
Non-AHS students need to get a permission slip from the office.
FOR EVERYONE: WINGS ON ICE
Give yourself a mental break from the stress of finals and come celebrate the end of the semester with us! We will be having our first ever AHS ice-skating fundraiser on January 29th from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM. The location has changed from the initial survey to Castle Ice in Renton, WA. The price for tickets is $10, and tickets will be sold from Monday, January 11, 2009 to Friday, January 22, 2009. Please note that tickets will NOT be sold during the week of the event, so be sure to buy your tickets on time! Ticket prices include the cost of skate rentals, rink time (3 hours), and pizza & pop. Join us by attending this inaugural, sure-to-be-fun-filled event!
FOR JUNIORS:
If you are a student who will graduate in June 2011 (current juniors), you can now apply for the BioQuest Academy. Funded by a Science Education Partnership Award from the National Center for Research and Resource (NCRR), this program gives students 60 hours of paid training and mentorship in biomedical research and global health. The Application is available at www.bioquestacademy.org. Please remember that SBRI does not provide housing for the 36 students that will be accepted and enrolled this summer.
FOR SENIORS
NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE CAMP: Applications are now available for high school students to apply for the 2010 National Youth Science Camp (NYSC).
Washington State high school seniors are encouraged to submit an application to attend the 2010 National Youth Science Camp (NYSC). Two Washington State high school seniors will be selected from the applicant pool to receive a scholarship to exchange ideas with scientists and other professionals from the academic and corporate worlds. The nearly month-long experience includes lectures and hands-on research projects presented by scientists from across the nation, overnight expeditions into the national forests, and a visit to Washington D.C.
The selected delegates must not only demonstrate academic achievement in science, but also show potential for thoughtful scientific leadership. The NYSC experience is hosted and operated by the National Youth Science Foundation (www.nysf.com) and is offered at no cost to its participants, so that selected delegates may attend regardless of their financial status. Educational and recreational programming, as well as meals, lodging, and round-trip air passage on scheduled airlines are provided free of charge. The NYSC is held near Bartow in the eastern mountains of West Virginia, within the Monongahela National Forest. Delegates arrive in Charleston, West Virginia, on Tuesday, June 29, and depart on Friday, July 23, 2010.
Application forms are available on the OSPI website at:
http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/memoranda2009.aspx and on the NYSC website at www.nysc.org.2010 and must be submitted directly to Washington’s selection coordinator at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction at the following address:
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Gilda Wheeler, Program Supervisor
PO Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
Applications must be received by Friday, January 22, 2010.
The deadline is March 31, 2010.
Quote of the Week: “We will overcome!” ~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Friday, January 15, 2010
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTAM 011110
11 January 2010
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly 9:05 in the Gym
Ballroom Dancing for beginners 3:40–5:00 p.m. in the Gym
Peer Tutoring (drop in) 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
Tuesday
Robotics Study Hall 3:45 -5:00 p.m. in Room 16
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 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 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Thursday
Clubs during Advisory
VIPs on campus 1:00-3:00 p.m.
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 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
Saturday
Science Olympiad Study Day, 11:00 – 5:00 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Last week, I asked you to read an article written by Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, CEO/President of The Museum of Flight. The article was titled Washington must inspire a new generation of American scientists and engineers, and along with reading the article, I requested that you identify the key themes of the article and think about what it would mean for Washington State, by Year 2020, to be #1 in Math and Science. I further challenged you to think about what it would mean (and take) for Aviation High School to be rated the #1 STEM+ school in the State, possibly the country.
During our staff collaboration time last Friday, I had the opportunity to gain a bit of feedback from staff regarding your thoughts; however, our time was limited for this discussion item, and I learned more about their thoughts than about yours. So…I am asking that you take some additional time this week to further discuss the challenge questions posed by both Dr. Dunbar and by me. This time, please appoint a recorder to jot down your thoughts and provide a written summary to me by Friday, at latest. Your insights will further guide our work as a staff to define both our short- and long-term strategic goals for ensuring that AHS will always be a top-rated school where the sky is NOT the limit!
The close of first semester is nearing, so I am providing information about events tentatively scheduled for the remainder of January and February:
January 18 — No school, in celebration of Martin Luther King
January 23 — Science Olympiad Invitational @ Camas HS
January 27—Recruiting at Thomas Jefferson HS, 6-8 p.m. If you reside in Federal Way and want to assist, please talk with Lenore! Parents can also volunteer.
January 21 – 28 — Semester projects and exams due
Your teachers will provide you with a schedule of due dates. Use that information to carefully budget your time over the next several weeks to make sure that you complete your assignments on time and to prepare well for your tests.
Families: Check the calendar online for timelines.
January 28 — End of First Semester
January 29—No school for students! This is a day for staff to review your semester projects and exams and to work on grades.
February 2—Port of Seattle Commissioners will be holding their meeting on campus in the afternoon
February 2 — Our 3rd and final Information Program for 8th graders & families is scheduled for 6:30-8:30 p.m.
February 4, 6-8 p.m., Recruiting at Federal Way HS, see Lenore if you can assist!
February 6, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Science Olympiad Invitational @ Aviation HS
February 8, 6-8 p.m., Recruiting at Decatur HS; see Lenore if you can assist!
February 9: All-day field trip for 50-60 students to Everett, WA to tour Boeing 787 Gallery, Boeing Production Line, Future of Flight Gallery, and Rolls Royce. Some of you have already let me know that you are interested in this field trip. Watch for more information next week regarding selection process.
February 10, 6-8 p.m., Recruiting at Todd Beamer HS, see Lenore if you can assist!
In addition to the events listed above, we will continue to have many VIPs on campus. Check the NOTAM to see who is scheduled each week. As always, I so appreciate all of you whom regularly interact with and present to our visitors. They always leave with a positive impression of our learning community, and it is because of YOU and your ability to demonstrate your learning. I’m grateful to all of you, and honored to be your principal. ~Reba
FROM ASB:
For sophomores:
We will be having our first-ever movie watching, jammie(pj)-wearin', pizza-n'-popcorn-eating fundraiser! Sophomores and their guests* are invited to Ms. Durrant's room on January 28th (the last day of the semester, what a great way to unwind!) from 3:30-7:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your pillows, blankets, and snuggies** to make our hang out as relaxing and comfortable as possible. All you need to bring is yourself and some money ($4) as a donation to help cover the cost of the food that will be provided! Proceeds go towards the Class of 2012, so come have fun and support us!
Guests = other AHS students.
Non-AHS students need to get a permission slip from the office.
If you bring a snuggie, Mr. McComb is going to mock you
The mockery is probably a product of his jealousy.
FOR EVERYONE: JUNGLE BOOGIE:
This Saturday is winter Tolo from 8:00-11:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. If you missed the Aviators’ Ball, this is your chance to redeem yourself!
Remember, it's girls-ask-guys. Girls: if you haven't found your date yet, the time to ask has arrived! The theme is "Jungle Boogie," so break out that leopard print, zebra stripes, or any other animal patterns you can find and we'll see you there!
Tickets will be on sale all this week. To prevent having to wait in long lines on Thursday and Friday, purchase early in the week! Price for singles is $10 w/ASB and $14 without; price for couples is $18 w/ASB and $26 without. Have you chosen your background for pictures yet? For this dance, you can choose from one of four backgrounds, so check out the posters around school. You might want to brainstorm some dance songs, too, because we'll be forming a request list for DJ Kinnex during advisory Tuesday and Wednesday this week!
Chaperones are still needed on the night of the dance, teachers or parents please let Mr. Dezember know ASAP if you would like to go.
FOR EVERYONE: SPIRIT WEEK
Make sure to participate in this week's spirit days:
Monday- Plaid Day
Tuesday- Stripes Day
Wednesday-Tie-Dye Day
Thursday-Neon Day
Friday- AHS Colors Day (Red, Black, and Yellow)
FOR EVERYONE: WINGS ON ICE
Give yourself a mental break from the stress of finals and come celebrate the end of the semester with us! We will be having our first ever AHS ice-skating fundraiser on January 29th from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM. The location has changed from the initial survey to Castle Ice in Renton, WA. The price for tickets is $10, and tickets will be sold from Monday, January 11, 2009 to Friday, January 22, 2009. Please note that tickets will NOT be sold during the week of the event, so be sure to buy your tickets on time! Ticket prices include the cost of skate rentals, rink time (3 hours), and pizza & pop. Join us by attending this inaugural, sure-to-be-fun-filled event!
FROM THE COUNSELOR:
Harvey Mudd Presentation: Keiko Hiranaka, a beloved alum, will be presenting information about Harvey Mudd College during advisory on Tuesday, January 12. Sign up in Ms. Carper’s office if you are interested in attending!
SPEECH & DEBATE
This past weekend, the Speech and Debate team went to the University of Puget Sound and made a good showing. Both teams of Jenny Gao and Libanos Redda and Hayk Saakian and Ted Tagami were quarterfinalists in public forum debate. Ted Tagami also placed 3rd overall in novice Impromptu. Congratulations are also overdue for the two tournaments that occurred in December. At the Auburn-Riverside tournament, Hayk and John Doty got second place overall in public forum, while Jenny Gao and Justin Dubinsky got 3rd place overall. The Thursday before break was a tournament at Gig Harbor High School, and the Aviation team swept the ranks. We sent three teams and attained the top three places. Jenny Gao and John Doty got 1st place, Hayk Saakian and Justin Dubinsky and Albert Ta and Brian Chan tied for 2nd place in public forum debate. Congratulations to all who attended!
CONGRATULATIONS
Many, many thanks to TESSA TWEET, RASHIL KOHLI, and KARAN GREWAL for their amazing MC-ing skills! As mentees, these three students volunteered to develop the agenda and MC the most recent Mentor Meeting. During the breakfast event on December 9th, they welcomed over 80 mentors and students, shared program updates, provided great insight into their own mentor/mentee experiences, and challenged everyone in the room to network with someone in the room they’d never met. It was a spirited meeting, and wildly successful thanks to their professionalism and humor. ~Ms. Pappas
FOR JUNIORS:
If you are a student who will graduate in June 2011 (current juniors), you can now apply for the BioQuest Academy. Funded by a Science Education Partnership Award from the National Center for Research and Resource (NCRR), this program gives students 60 hours of paid training and mentorship in biomedical research and global health. The Application is available at www.bioquestacademy.org. Please remember that SBRI does not provide housing for the 36 students that will be accepted and enrolled this summer. The deadline is March 31, 2010.
FOR STUDENTS 18+ IN JUNE 2010
If you will be eighteen in June 2010, you can apply for a paid ($9/hr) internship in SBRI's research laboratories. The Application is available at the SBRI jobs site: https://www2.ultirecruit.com/sea1003/JobBoard/
FOR SENIORS:
Helen Faundez is compiling a magazine and the main ingredient is YOU! She needs to interview all seniors in order to commemorate who all of us are, as individuals. If you don't do it, 20 years from now NO ONE WILL REMEMBER YOU. She will have a sign-up list for interview sessions any day of the week, whenever you would like. For just a moment of your time, you will receive a lifetime of memories in return. Contact her in person or at helen.faundez@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.
FOR SENIORS
NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE CAMP: Applications are now available for high school students to apply for the 2010 National Youth Science Camp (NYSC).
Washington State high school seniors are encouraged to submit an application to attend the 2010 National Youth Science Camp (NYSC). Two Washington State high school seniors will be selected from the applicant pool to receive a scholarship to exchange ideas with scientists and other professionals from the academic and corporate worlds. The nearly month-long experience includes lectures and hands-on research projects presented by scientists from across the nation, overnight expeditions into the national forests, and a visit to Washington D.C.
The selected delegates must not only demonstrate academic achievement in science, but also show potential for thoughtful scientific leadership. The NYSC experience is hosted and operated by the National Youth Science Foundation (www.nysf.com) and is offered at no cost to its participants, so that selected delegates may attend regardless of their financial status. Educational and recreational programming, as well as meals, lodging, and round-trip air passage on scheduled airlines are provided free of charge. The NYSC is held near Bartow in the eastern mountains of West Virginia, within the Monongahela National Forest. Delegates arrive in Charleston, West Virginia, on Tuesday, June 29, and depart on Friday, July 23, 2010.
Application forms are available on the OSPI website at:
http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/memoranda2009.aspx and on the NYSC website at www.nysc.org.2010 and must be submitted directly to Washington’s selection coordinator at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction at the following address:
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Gilda Wheeler, Program Supervisor
PO Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
Applications must be received by Friday, January 22, 2010.
Quote of the Week:
Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it.
NOTAM 011110
11 January 2010
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly 9:05 in the Gym
Ballroom Dancing for beginners 3:40–5:00 p.m. in the Gym
Peer Tutoring (drop in) 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
Tuesday
Robotics Study Hall 3:45 -5:00 p.m. in Room 16
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 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 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Thursday
Clubs during Advisory
VIPs on campus 1:00-3:00 p.m.
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 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
Saturday
Science Olympiad Study Day, 11:00 – 5:00 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Last week, I asked you to read an article written by Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, CEO/President of The Museum of Flight. The article was titled Washington must inspire a new generation of American scientists and engineers, and along with reading the article, I requested that you identify the key themes of the article and think about what it would mean for Washington State, by Year 2020, to be #1 in Math and Science. I further challenged you to think about what it would mean (and take) for Aviation High School to be rated the #1 STEM+ school in the State, possibly the country.
During our staff collaboration time last Friday, I had the opportunity to gain a bit of feedback from staff regarding your thoughts; however, our time was limited for this discussion item, and I learned more about their thoughts than about yours. So…I am asking that you take some additional time this week to further discuss the challenge questions posed by both Dr. Dunbar and by me. This time, please appoint a recorder to jot down your thoughts and provide a written summary to me by Friday, at latest. Your insights will further guide our work as a staff to define both our short- and long-term strategic goals for ensuring that AHS will always be a top-rated school where the sky is NOT the limit!
The close of first semester is nearing, so I am providing information about events tentatively scheduled for the remainder of January and February:
January 18 — No school, in celebration of Martin Luther King
January 23 — Science Olympiad Invitational @ Camas HS
January 27—Recruiting at Thomas Jefferson HS, 6-8 p.m. If you reside in Federal Way and want to assist, please talk with Lenore! Parents can also volunteer.
January 21 – 28 — Semester projects and exams due
Your teachers will provide you with a schedule of due dates. Use that information to carefully budget your time over the next several weeks to make sure that you complete your assignments on time and to prepare well for your tests.
Families: Check the calendar online for timelines.
January 28 — End of First Semester
January 29—No school for students! This is a day for staff to review your semester projects and exams and to work on grades.
February 2—Port of Seattle Commissioners will be holding their meeting on campus in the afternoon
February 2 — Our 3rd and final Information Program for 8th graders & families is scheduled for 6:30-8:30 p.m.
February 4, 6-8 p.m., Recruiting at Federal Way HS, see Lenore if you can assist!
February 6, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Science Olympiad Invitational @ Aviation HS
February 8, 6-8 p.m., Recruiting at Decatur HS; see Lenore if you can assist!
February 9: All-day field trip for 50-60 students to Everett, WA to tour Boeing 787 Gallery, Boeing Production Line, Future of Flight Gallery, and Rolls Royce. Some of you have already let me know that you are interested in this field trip. Watch for more information next week regarding selection process.
February 10, 6-8 p.m., Recruiting at Todd Beamer HS, see Lenore if you can assist!
In addition to the events listed above, we will continue to have many VIPs on campus. Check the NOTAM to see who is scheduled each week. As always, I so appreciate all of you whom regularly interact with and present to our visitors. They always leave with a positive impression of our learning community, and it is because of YOU and your ability to demonstrate your learning. I’m grateful to all of you, and honored to be your principal. ~Reba
FROM ASB:
For sophomores:
We will be having our first-ever movie watching, jammie(pj)-wearin', pizza-n'-popcorn-eating fundraiser! Sophomores and their guests* are invited to Ms. Durrant's room on January 28th (the last day of the semester, what a great way to unwind!) from 3:30-7:00 p.m. Feel free to bring your pillows, blankets, and snuggies** to make our hang out as relaxing and comfortable as possible. All you need to bring is yourself and some money ($4) as a donation to help cover the cost of the food that will be provided! Proceeds go towards the Class of 2012, so come have fun and support us!
Guests = other AHS students.
Non-AHS students need to get a permission slip from the office.
If you bring a snuggie, Mr. McComb is going to mock you
The mockery is probably a product of his jealousy.
FOR EVERYONE: JUNGLE BOOGIE:
This Saturday is winter Tolo from 8:00-11:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. If you missed the Aviators’ Ball, this is your chance to redeem yourself!
Remember, it's girls-ask-guys. Girls: if you haven't found your date yet, the time to ask has arrived! The theme is "Jungle Boogie," so break out that leopard print, zebra stripes, or any other animal patterns you can find and we'll see you there!
Tickets will be on sale all this week. To prevent having to wait in long lines on Thursday and Friday, purchase early in the week! Price for singles is $10 w/ASB and $14 without; price for couples is $18 w/ASB and $26 without. Have you chosen your background for pictures yet? For this dance, you can choose from one of four backgrounds, so check out the posters around school. You might want to brainstorm some dance songs, too, because we'll be forming a request list for DJ Kinnex during advisory Tuesday and Wednesday this week!
Chaperones are still needed on the night of the dance, teachers or parents please let Mr. Dezember know ASAP if you would like to go.
FOR EVERYONE: SPIRIT WEEK
Make sure to participate in this week's spirit days:
Monday- Plaid Day
Tuesday- Stripes Day
Wednesday-Tie-Dye Day
Thursday-Neon Day
Friday- AHS Colors Day (Red, Black, and Yellow)
FOR EVERYONE: WINGS ON ICE
Give yourself a mental break from the stress of finals and come celebrate the end of the semester with us! We will be having our first ever AHS ice-skating fundraiser on January 29th from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM. The location has changed from the initial survey to Castle Ice in Renton, WA. The price for tickets is $10, and tickets will be sold from Monday, January 11, 2009 to Friday, January 22, 2009. Please note that tickets will NOT be sold during the week of the event, so be sure to buy your tickets on time! Ticket prices include the cost of skate rentals, rink time (3 hours), and pizza & pop. Join us by attending this inaugural, sure-to-be-fun-filled event!
FROM THE COUNSELOR:
Harvey Mudd Presentation: Keiko Hiranaka, a beloved alum, will be presenting information about Harvey Mudd College during advisory on Tuesday, January 12. Sign up in Ms. Carper’s office if you are interested in attending!
SPEECH & DEBATE
This past weekend, the Speech and Debate team went to the University of Puget Sound and made a good showing. Both teams of Jenny Gao and Libanos Redda and Hayk Saakian and Ted Tagami were quarterfinalists in public forum debate. Ted Tagami also placed 3rd overall in novice Impromptu. Congratulations are also overdue for the two tournaments that occurred in December. At the Auburn-Riverside tournament, Hayk and John Doty got second place overall in public forum, while Jenny Gao and Justin Dubinsky got 3rd place overall. The Thursday before break was a tournament at Gig Harbor High School, and the Aviation team swept the ranks. We sent three teams and attained the top three places. Jenny Gao and John Doty got 1st place, Hayk Saakian and Justin Dubinsky and Albert Ta and Brian Chan tied for 2nd place in public forum debate. Congratulations to all who attended!
CONGRATULATIONS
Many, many thanks to TESSA TWEET, RASHIL KOHLI, and KARAN GREWAL for their amazing MC-ing skills! As mentees, these three students volunteered to develop the agenda and MC the most recent Mentor Meeting. During the breakfast event on December 9th, they welcomed over 80 mentors and students, shared program updates, provided great insight into their own mentor/mentee experiences, and challenged everyone in the room to network with someone in the room they’d never met. It was a spirited meeting, and wildly successful thanks to their professionalism and humor. ~Ms. Pappas
FOR JUNIORS:
If you are a student who will graduate in June 2011 (current juniors), you can now apply for the BioQuest Academy. Funded by a Science Education Partnership Award from the National Center for Research and Resource (NCRR), this program gives students 60 hours of paid training and mentorship in biomedical research and global health. The Application is available at www.bioquestacademy.org. Please remember that SBRI does not provide housing for the 36 students that will be accepted and enrolled this summer. The deadline is March 31, 2010.
FOR STUDENTS 18+ IN JUNE 2010
If you will be eighteen in June 2010, you can apply for a paid ($9/hr) internship in SBRI's research laboratories. The Application is available at the SBRI jobs site: https://www2.ultirecruit.com/sea1003/JobBoard/
FOR SENIORS:
Helen Faundez is compiling a magazine and the main ingredient is YOU! She needs to interview all seniors in order to commemorate who all of us are, as individuals. If you don't do it, 20 years from now NO ONE WILL REMEMBER YOU. She will have a sign-up list for interview sessions any day of the week, whenever you would like. For just a moment of your time, you will receive a lifetime of memories in return. Contact her in person or at helen.faundez@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.
FOR SENIORS
NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE CAMP: Applications are now available for high school students to apply for the 2010 National Youth Science Camp (NYSC).
Washington State high school seniors are encouraged to submit an application to attend the 2010 National Youth Science Camp (NYSC). Two Washington State high school seniors will be selected from the applicant pool to receive a scholarship to exchange ideas with scientists and other professionals from the academic and corporate worlds. The nearly month-long experience includes lectures and hands-on research projects presented by scientists from across the nation, overnight expeditions into the national forests, and a visit to Washington D.C.
The selected delegates must not only demonstrate academic achievement in science, but also show potential for thoughtful scientific leadership. The NYSC experience is hosted and operated by the National Youth Science Foundation (www.nysf.com) and is offered at no cost to its participants, so that selected delegates may attend regardless of their financial status. Educational and recreational programming, as well as meals, lodging, and round-trip air passage on scheduled airlines are provided free of charge. The NYSC is held near Bartow in the eastern mountains of West Virginia, within the Monongahela National Forest. Delegates arrive in Charleston, West Virginia, on Tuesday, June 29, and depart on Friday, July 23, 2010.
Application forms are available on the OSPI website at:
http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/memoranda2009.aspx and on the NYSC website at www.nysc.org.2010 and must be submitted directly to Washington’s selection coordinator at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction at the following address:
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Gilda Wheeler, Program Supervisor
PO Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
Applications must be received by Friday, January 22, 2010.
Quote of the Week:
Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it.
Monday, January 4, 2010
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTAM 010410
04 January 2010
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
Welcome Back!
VIP – Senator Dale Brandland on campus
Ballroom Dancing for beginners 3:40–5:00 p.m. in the Gym
Peer Tutoring (drop in) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Tuesday
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Wednesday
Peer Tutoring (sign-up) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Thursday
VIP – Susan Hutchison on campus
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Welcome Back and Happy New Year! I hope your vacation was all that you hoped it would be, and that you are now ready to continue your learning journey. Well, actually…I hope your learning continued through break, as I’m certain it did!
January is named for the Roman god of beginnings and endings. He looked backward and forward at the same time, which seems like an appropriate task for all of us to do as Year 2009 has ended and 2010 is just beginning. Reflection and taking “stock” of what we have accomplished in the year just past provides keen perspectives of what we want our lives to look like in this new year, perhaps in this new decade. During advisory this week, I hope you will make this a topic of discussion, asking yourselves:
What do I want to celebrate (and perhaps continue) from Year 2009?
What do I want to achieve in Year 2010? This question is, of course, a prompt for goal-setting. I advise that you write your goals, using the SMART formula—Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Time-bound. Your advisors can help you with this process.
How will I celebrate when I achieve my goals? I heartily encourage you to carefully consider this aspect of goal setting. Motivation is always essential in achieving our goals, and it doesn’t have to be money, a new “toy”, trip, or party that serves as the primary motivator. Think about what will inspire you to stay the course in 2010.
And…if you are feeling visionary, think about the Year 2020. In fact, this may be the step you want to start with, since envisioning the future can be a powerful motivator for daily actions. Freshmen, what do you want your life to look like when you are 24 or 25? Sophomores, when you are 25 or 26? Juniors, what will your life look like at age 26 or 27? And seniors…what do you imagine yourselves to be experiencing by age 27 or 28? How will you get there? SMART goals? It may also be fun and insightful to ask your teachers what they were considering for their future when they were your age!
Have fun with the process. Make it work for you. We don’t all have to use the same procedures for establishing our goals, but writing them down and monitoring them carefully usually results in greater success!
During the holiday break, there was a very thought-provoking editorial published in the December 20 edition of The Seattle Times. It was written by Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, CEO/President of the Museum of Flight. The article is titled, “Washington must inspire a new generation of American scientists and engineers”, and I am asking that all of you read this article sometime this week. Your teachers will be reading it, too, and some will be assigning work related to the key elements of Dr. Dunbar’s message. You can locate the article at http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010541689_guest20dunbar.html?syndication=rss.
The link article will also be posted on our website as well as the PTSA website.
As I read Dr. Dunbar’s message, I found myself feeling reassured that Aviation High School is contributing to the solution of this national crisis. Our test scores in math and science are relatively high, and we have much to celebrate. At the same time, I kept wondering how we could enhance our own efforts to inspire more students to consider science and engineering-related degrees and career pathways. As an educator, I have always held firm to the belief that schools must be responsive to emerging needs within the workforce. I made a conscious decision early in my career to commit my life’s work to helping students pursue their passion for occupations that would fill their “cup” while simultaneously filling the economic “cup” that sustains us all. I’ve loved most every minute of my journey. Developing Aviation High School, a school with a very clear purpose—namely, to help create the next generation of scientists, engineers and other aviation and aerospace-focused professionals who can provide leadership in a global marketplace where the United States once dominated—has been invigorating, rewarding, and challenging. I love it all, challenge included. And I accept Dr. Dunbar’s challenge of “Let’s set a goal: to make Washington State No. 1 in math and science in the nation within 10 years.” Better yet…let’s set a goal to make Aviation High School the #1 STEM+ school in the State! What does that mean for all of us within the AHS learning community? As Dr. Dunbar asks in her concluding statement of the article, “If not now, when?”
I’m eager to hear your thoughts about Dr. Dunbar’s key messages, as well as her challenge (goal for 2020) and mine. Mr. McComb and I will be following up with staff to gather their thoughts and insights, which will include what they hear from you during class discussions. If you feel inspired to share your thoughts directly with Dr. Dunbar or with me, please know that they will be welcomed!
Again, Happy New Year! Best to all of you for an inspiring day, week, year, and decade of learning!
As always, I’m honored to be your principal. ~Reba
A GIFT THAT COUNTS
Attention students and staff! This month, members from leadership class will be holding a fundraiser. We encourage everyone to bring in slightly used, or unused winter wear for those in need. Bring your coats, hats, and gloves to the main office, where a donation box will be located. The donations will be given to the Regina House, and will be picked up on January 18th, so be ready to donate!
FROM PTSA
PTSA thanks parent volunteers Stephanie Hoag and Julie Zaballos and the office staff for their support and help during the Butter Braid fundraising project. You are all appreciated!
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:
FOR AHS SENIORS:
Hopefully, you found time over the break to get your senior photo taken if you hadn’t already done so. The deadline for submission is this Friday, January 8 – no exceptions. All submissions should be sent to AHS Yearbook Staff or emailed to Juarezmm@hsd401.org. Please refer to the handout distributed in advisory for specific details.
Quotes of the Week:
Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right.
Oprah Winfrey
Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring, happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true.
Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1850
NOTAM 010410
04 January 2010
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
Welcome Back!
VIP – Senator Dale Brandland on campus
Ballroom Dancing for beginners 3:40–5:00 p.m. in the Gym
Peer Tutoring (drop in) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Tuesday
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Wednesday
Peer Tutoring (sign-up) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Thursday
VIP – Susan Hutchison on campus
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Welcome Back and Happy New Year! I hope your vacation was all that you hoped it would be, and that you are now ready to continue your learning journey. Well, actually…I hope your learning continued through break, as I’m certain it did!
January is named for the Roman god of beginnings and endings. He looked backward and forward at the same time, which seems like an appropriate task for all of us to do as Year 2009 has ended and 2010 is just beginning. Reflection and taking “stock” of what we have accomplished in the year just past provides keen perspectives of what we want our lives to look like in this new year, perhaps in this new decade. During advisory this week, I hope you will make this a topic of discussion, asking yourselves:
What do I want to celebrate (and perhaps continue) from Year 2009?
What do I want to achieve in Year 2010? This question is, of course, a prompt for goal-setting. I advise that you write your goals, using the SMART formula—Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Time-bound. Your advisors can help you with this process.
How will I celebrate when I achieve my goals? I heartily encourage you to carefully consider this aspect of goal setting. Motivation is always essential in achieving our goals, and it doesn’t have to be money, a new “toy”, trip, or party that serves as the primary motivator. Think about what will inspire you to stay the course in 2010.
And…if you are feeling visionary, think about the Year 2020. In fact, this may be the step you want to start with, since envisioning the future can be a powerful motivator for daily actions. Freshmen, what do you want your life to look like when you are 24 or 25? Sophomores, when you are 25 or 26? Juniors, what will your life look like at age 26 or 27? And seniors…what do you imagine yourselves to be experiencing by age 27 or 28? How will you get there? SMART goals? It may also be fun and insightful to ask your teachers what they were considering for their future when they were your age!
Have fun with the process. Make it work for you. We don’t all have to use the same procedures for establishing our goals, but writing them down and monitoring them carefully usually results in greater success!
During the holiday break, there was a very thought-provoking editorial published in the December 20 edition of The Seattle Times. It was written by Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, CEO/President of the Museum of Flight. The article is titled, “Washington must inspire a new generation of American scientists and engineers”, and I am asking that all of you read this article sometime this week. Your teachers will be reading it, too, and some will be assigning work related to the key elements of Dr. Dunbar’s message. You can locate the article at http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010541689_guest20dunbar.html?syndication=rss.
The link article will also be posted on our website as well as the PTSA website.
As I read Dr. Dunbar’s message, I found myself feeling reassured that Aviation High School is contributing to the solution of this national crisis. Our test scores in math and science are relatively high, and we have much to celebrate. At the same time, I kept wondering how we could enhance our own efforts to inspire more students to consider science and engineering-related degrees and career pathways. As an educator, I have always held firm to the belief that schools must be responsive to emerging needs within the workforce. I made a conscious decision early in my career to commit my life’s work to helping students pursue their passion for occupations that would fill their “cup” while simultaneously filling the economic “cup” that sustains us all. I’ve loved most every minute of my journey. Developing Aviation High School, a school with a very clear purpose—namely, to help create the next generation of scientists, engineers and other aviation and aerospace-focused professionals who can provide leadership in a global marketplace where the United States once dominated—has been invigorating, rewarding, and challenging. I love it all, challenge included. And I accept Dr. Dunbar’s challenge of “Let’s set a goal: to make Washington State No. 1 in math and science in the nation within 10 years.” Better yet…let’s set a goal to make Aviation High School the #1 STEM+ school in the State! What does that mean for all of us within the AHS learning community? As Dr. Dunbar asks in her concluding statement of the article, “If not now, when?”
I’m eager to hear your thoughts about Dr. Dunbar’s key messages, as well as her challenge (goal for 2020) and mine. Mr. McComb and I will be following up with staff to gather their thoughts and insights, which will include what they hear from you during class discussions. If you feel inspired to share your thoughts directly with Dr. Dunbar or with me, please know that they will be welcomed!
Again, Happy New Year! Best to all of you for an inspiring day, week, year, and decade of learning!
As always, I’m honored to be your principal. ~Reba
A GIFT THAT COUNTS
Attention students and staff! This month, members from leadership class will be holding a fundraiser. We encourage everyone to bring in slightly used, or unused winter wear for those in need. Bring your coats, hats, and gloves to the main office, where a donation box will be located. The donations will be given to the Regina House, and will be picked up on January 18th, so be ready to donate!
FROM PTSA
PTSA thanks parent volunteers Stephanie Hoag and Julie Zaballos and the office staff for their support and help during the Butter Braid fundraising project. You are all appreciated!
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:
FOR AHS SENIORS:
Hopefully, you found time over the break to get your senior photo taken if you hadn’t already done so. The deadline for submission is this Friday, January 8 – no exceptions. All submissions should be sent to AHS Yearbook Staff or emailed to Juarezmm@hsd401.org. Please refer to the handout distributed in advisory for specific details.
Quotes of the Week:
Cheers to a New Year and another chance for us to get it right.
Oprah Winfrey
Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring, happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true.
Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1850
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTAM 121409
14 December 2009
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
NO Ballroom Dancing today!
Peer Tutoring (drop in) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Pick up your Butter Braid order 3:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Tuesday
US Marine Corps presenting today at 2 PM
Grinnell College presenting today at 2 PM
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Wednesday
Tentative VIP Tour, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Peer Tutoring (sign-up) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Thursday
Tentative VIP Tour 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m. All students must be off campus at 2 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
Last day of school for the Christmas Break- School resumes January 4, 2010
Have a safe, wonderful and joyous holiday!!
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Congratulations to Spencer Noble, Jordan Cross, Franco Spadoni, Tyler Escott, Banks Hunter, Matthew Eaton, Olivia Pham, and Jim Stone, who have been selected to participate in the 2010 Washington Aerospace Scholars program. These juniors have been selected from a competitive, statewide field of applicants. In January, they will engage in an online NASA-designed curriculum, which is a prerequisite for consideration in a summer residency experience at the Museum of Flight. Kudos to our juniors!
Congratulations are also in order to Sam Swan who has been selected as the Sodo Rotary Student of the Month for December! Sam will enjoy a luncheon with the Rotary members this Friday at which he will accept his award. Congratulations are also overdue to Jaime Katzer, who was selected as Sodo’s November Student of the Month! Sam and Jaime now join other senior Rotary honorees for consideration of a scholarship that will be awarded at the Senior Awards Ceremony on June 6.
The winter holiday break begins this weekend! During this time away from school, I wish you all the merriest, the most joyous, peaceful, and loving times spent with family and friends. This giving time of year represents an opportunity to do good for someone who may be experiencing challenges in life. If snow falls, you may have a neighbor or two who could use a helping hand with shoveling a driveway or steps. Opening doors for package-laden shoppers, helping out at a local food bank or shelter, or extending a kind greeting to someone whose face is not lit with a smile, may bring you more joy than you ever imagined. And whatever your holiday traditions may be…cherish them well. See you in 2010 for the start of a fabulous new year!
Love to all, Reba
FROM ASB
Wish winter break was a little bit longer? Well DON'T! The long anticipated winter tolo will give you something to look forward to after winter break. The date for this year's tolo is Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 8:00-11:00 PM, and the theme is "Jungle Boogie." So break out that leopard print, zebra stripes, or any other animal patterns you can find and we'll see you there! Tickets will be on sale from January 4-15, 2009, don’t wait until the last minute this time! Prices for singles are $10 w/ASB and $14 without; prices for couple’s are $18 w/ASB and $26 without. Stay tuned in for the spirit week days you won't want to miss!
Chaperones are needed the night of the dance, teachers or parents please let Mrs. Hiranaka in the office know ASAP if you would like to go.
Your Sophomore Class Captains, Libanos Redda & James Kelley
Happy Holidays!
Let’s all get into the holiday spirit by participating in this week’s Advisory Competitions! This year, we’re holding a Gingerbread House building and Door Decorating contest. More information will be provided by your advisor. The advisory that works together this Holiday Season will be the ones to win the super-awesome-amazing mystery prize!
On Friday, be ready to dust off those old holiday sweaters and show them off on our Holiday Sweater spirit day! Prizes will be awarded for the most festive, the most original, and the most ugly or tacky!
SOME WAYS TO GIVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Unknowingly, many families in our local community go hungry and without any gifts during the holiday season and this year we can help by donating food and money. For the next eight (8) days collection bins will be in each advisory. Bring your non –perishable food items and place them in any teacher’s room, or in the office. Food donations will benefit the Des Moines Food Bank.
Aviation High School has adopted a family again this year to help provide gifts for this upcoming holiday season. This year we are holding an “empty your pockets” drive to raise money to donate to the Highline School District social workers. Each day during advisory empty your change and small bills and help give a family at our school a happy holiday. We will come to advisories and be in the hall, so be on the look out! Collection will start Tuesday, December 7, and will run through December 16(next Wednesday). Get into the holiday spirit, don’t be a Scrooge!
On November 29, four police officers were tragically killed in the line of duty. This holiday season will be especially difficult for the family members. The Lake Wood Police Department has set up a fund to donate to the family members of the slain officers, if you are interested in helping, please visit: http://www.lpig.us/
FROM THE COUNSELOR
Seniors, FAFSA help is on the way! Financial Aid professionals will be available from 2 PM to 7 PM January 4 through January 7 at Tyee Educational Complex to help you and your family fill out the FAFSA. A financial aid counselor will be presenting general financial aid information at AHS during advisory on January 19.
A GIFT THAT COUNTS
Attention students and staff! Next month, members from leadership class will be holding a fundraiser. We encourage everyone to bring in slightly used, or unused winter wear for those in need. Bring your coats, hats, and gloves to the main office, where a donation box will be located. The donations will be given to the Regina House, and will be picked up on January 18th, so be ready to donate!
COLD WEATHER REMINDER
When the weather turns cold, some families turn to potentially dangerous sources of heat. King County Public Health reminds us to:
ONLY use a generator outdoors and far from open windows or vents.
NEVER use a generator indoors, in garages, or carports.
NEVER cook or heat inside on a charcoal or gas grill.
MUSEUM OF FLIGHT
Celebrate the Wright brothers first flight along with the spirit of the season at the Museum's annual Wright Spirit holiday event. Santa Claus arrives by helicopter at 10 a.m., and he and Mrs. Claus will greet children in the Great Gallery until 2 p.m.--don't forget to bring your camera!
Additional Wright Spirit activities include a visit from a reindeer from Cougar Mountain Zoo (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.), a performance from the Seattle Lutheran Bell Choir (11 a.m.) a performance by the Boeing Orchestra of Flight (12:30 p.m.) and much more! Dec. 12 is the first day for Museum members to sign their children up for the 2010 Aerospace Camp Experience summer camp.
Free admission for youths 17 and under continues through Dec. 20, thanks to a generous grant from the Norman Archibald Charitable Foundation. To celebrate our Kids Free days, the Museum of Flight Store will offer a 10% discount on all toys in the store. This means that members receive an additional 10% on top of the normal 15% Store discount. Museum visitors are encouraged to donate unwrapped toys at the Museum Store's Toys for Tots donation bin, through Sunday, Dec. 13.
To further celebrate the season, the Store will also offer surprise discounts between now and the end of the year on entire categories of products, so visit the store often to take advantage of the great prices.
Lastly, if you prefer to do your shopping online, we are offering 50% off the cost of shipping for qualifying orders (in-store discounts do not apply but members always receive the member discount).
STUDENTS HELPING STUDENTS
If you like to read sci-fi or adventure type books, then read 2068. To receive a copy of the first couple of chapters contact Ariel Johnson at arielej1992@live.com. This is Ariel Johnson's senior project and she needs you to read it and give her feedback. More information will be given to those who contact her.
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:
UPCOMING COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS
The US Marine Corps is presenting on December 15 at 2 PM. Sign up in Ms. Carper’s office if you are interested.
Grinnell College will be presenting on December 15 at 2 PM. Sign up in Ms. Carper’s office if you are interested.
ATTENTION SENIORS
Senior Class of 2010 sweatshirts and t-shirts are going on sale! Order forms will be going out in advisory today so make sure you grab one. Sweatshirts are $30 and t-shirts $5 w/purchase of sweatshirt. Order forms due by December 18th.
FOR AHS SENIORS:
It is time to make an appointment to get your senior photo taken. The deadline for submission is 8 January – no exceptions. All submissions should be sent to AHS Yearbook Staff or emailed to Juarezmm@hsd401.org. Please refer to the handout distributed in advisory for specific details.
Quote of the Week: HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!
NOTAM 121409
14 December 2009
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
NO Ballroom Dancing today!
Peer Tutoring (drop in) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Pick up your Butter Braid order 3:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria
Tuesday
US Marine Corps presenting today at 2 PM
Grinnell College presenting today at 2 PM
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Wednesday
Tentative VIP Tour, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Peer Tutoring (sign-up) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Thursday
Tentative VIP Tour 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m. All students must be off campus at 2 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
Last day of school for the Christmas Break- School resumes January 4, 2010
Have a safe, wonderful and joyous holiday!!
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Congratulations to Spencer Noble, Jordan Cross, Franco Spadoni, Tyler Escott, Banks Hunter, Matthew Eaton, Olivia Pham, and Jim Stone, who have been selected to participate in the 2010 Washington Aerospace Scholars program. These juniors have been selected from a competitive, statewide field of applicants. In January, they will engage in an online NASA-designed curriculum, which is a prerequisite for consideration in a summer residency experience at the Museum of Flight. Kudos to our juniors!
Congratulations are also in order to Sam Swan who has been selected as the Sodo Rotary Student of the Month for December! Sam will enjoy a luncheon with the Rotary members this Friday at which he will accept his award. Congratulations are also overdue to Jaime Katzer, who was selected as Sodo’s November Student of the Month! Sam and Jaime now join other senior Rotary honorees for consideration of a scholarship that will be awarded at the Senior Awards Ceremony on June 6.
The winter holiday break begins this weekend! During this time away from school, I wish you all the merriest, the most joyous, peaceful, and loving times spent with family and friends. This giving time of year represents an opportunity to do good for someone who may be experiencing challenges in life. If snow falls, you may have a neighbor or two who could use a helping hand with shoveling a driveway or steps. Opening doors for package-laden shoppers, helping out at a local food bank or shelter, or extending a kind greeting to someone whose face is not lit with a smile, may bring you more joy than you ever imagined. And whatever your holiday traditions may be…cherish them well. See you in 2010 for the start of a fabulous new year!
Love to all, Reba
FROM ASB
Wish winter break was a little bit longer? Well DON'T! The long anticipated winter tolo will give you something to look forward to after winter break. The date for this year's tolo is Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 8:00-11:00 PM, and the theme is "Jungle Boogie." So break out that leopard print, zebra stripes, or any other animal patterns you can find and we'll see you there! Tickets will be on sale from January 4-15, 2009, don’t wait until the last minute this time! Prices for singles are $10 w/ASB and $14 without; prices for couple’s are $18 w/ASB and $26 without. Stay tuned in for the spirit week days you won't want to miss!
Chaperones are needed the night of the dance, teachers or parents please let Mrs. Hiranaka in the office know ASAP if you would like to go.
Your Sophomore Class Captains, Libanos Redda & James Kelley
Happy Holidays!
Let’s all get into the holiday spirit by participating in this week’s Advisory Competitions! This year, we’re holding a Gingerbread House building and Door Decorating contest. More information will be provided by your advisor. The advisory that works together this Holiday Season will be the ones to win the super-awesome-amazing mystery prize!
On Friday, be ready to dust off those old holiday sweaters and show them off on our Holiday Sweater spirit day! Prizes will be awarded for the most festive, the most original, and the most ugly or tacky!
SOME WAYS TO GIVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Unknowingly, many families in our local community go hungry and without any gifts during the holiday season and this year we can help by donating food and money. For the next eight (8) days collection bins will be in each advisory. Bring your non –perishable food items and place them in any teacher’s room, or in the office. Food donations will benefit the Des Moines Food Bank.
Aviation High School has adopted a family again this year to help provide gifts for this upcoming holiday season. This year we are holding an “empty your pockets” drive to raise money to donate to the Highline School District social workers. Each day during advisory empty your change and small bills and help give a family at our school a happy holiday. We will come to advisories and be in the hall, so be on the look out! Collection will start Tuesday, December 7, and will run through December 16(next Wednesday). Get into the holiday spirit, don’t be a Scrooge!
On November 29, four police officers were tragically killed in the line of duty. This holiday season will be especially difficult for the family members. The Lake Wood Police Department has set up a fund to donate to the family members of the slain officers, if you are interested in helping, please visit: http://www.lpig.us/
FROM THE COUNSELOR
Seniors, FAFSA help is on the way! Financial Aid professionals will be available from 2 PM to 7 PM January 4 through January 7 at Tyee Educational Complex to help you and your family fill out the FAFSA. A financial aid counselor will be presenting general financial aid information at AHS during advisory on January 19.
A GIFT THAT COUNTS
Attention students and staff! Next month, members from leadership class will be holding a fundraiser. We encourage everyone to bring in slightly used, or unused winter wear for those in need. Bring your coats, hats, and gloves to the main office, where a donation box will be located. The donations will be given to the Regina House, and will be picked up on January 18th, so be ready to donate!
COLD WEATHER REMINDER
When the weather turns cold, some families turn to potentially dangerous sources of heat. King County Public Health reminds us to:
ONLY use a generator outdoors and far from open windows or vents.
NEVER use a generator indoors, in garages, or carports.
NEVER cook or heat inside on a charcoal or gas grill.
MUSEUM OF FLIGHT
Celebrate the Wright brothers first flight along with the spirit of the season at the Museum's annual Wright Spirit holiday event. Santa Claus arrives by helicopter at 10 a.m., and he and Mrs. Claus will greet children in the Great Gallery until 2 p.m.--don't forget to bring your camera!
Additional Wright Spirit activities include a visit from a reindeer from Cougar Mountain Zoo (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.), a performance from the Seattle Lutheran Bell Choir (11 a.m.) a performance by the Boeing Orchestra of Flight (12:30 p.m.) and much more! Dec. 12 is the first day for Museum members to sign their children up for the 2010 Aerospace Camp Experience summer camp.
Free admission for youths 17 and under continues through Dec. 20, thanks to a generous grant from the Norman Archibald Charitable Foundation. To celebrate our Kids Free days, the Museum of Flight Store will offer a 10% discount on all toys in the store. This means that members receive an additional 10% on top of the normal 15% Store discount. Museum visitors are encouraged to donate unwrapped toys at the Museum Store's Toys for Tots donation bin, through Sunday, Dec. 13.
To further celebrate the season, the Store will also offer surprise discounts between now and the end of the year on entire categories of products, so visit the store often to take advantage of the great prices.
Lastly, if you prefer to do your shopping online, we are offering 50% off the cost of shipping for qualifying orders (in-store discounts do not apply but members always receive the member discount).
STUDENTS HELPING STUDENTS
If you like to read sci-fi or adventure type books, then read 2068. To receive a copy of the first couple of chapters contact Ariel Johnson at arielej1992@live.com. This is Ariel Johnson's senior project and she needs you to read it and give her feedback. More information will be given to those who contact her.
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:
UPCOMING COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS
The US Marine Corps is presenting on December 15 at 2 PM. Sign up in Ms. Carper’s office if you are interested.
Grinnell College will be presenting on December 15 at 2 PM. Sign up in Ms. Carper’s office if you are interested.
ATTENTION SENIORS
Senior Class of 2010 sweatshirts and t-shirts are going on sale! Order forms will be going out in advisory today so make sure you grab one. Sweatshirts are $30 and t-shirts $5 w/purchase of sweatshirt. Order forms due by December 18th.
FOR AHS SENIORS:
It is time to make an appointment to get your senior photo taken. The deadline for submission is 8 January – no exceptions. All submissions should be sent to AHS Yearbook Staff or emailed to Juarezmm@hsd401.org. Please refer to the handout distributed in advisory for specific details.
Quote of the Week: HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTAM 120709
07 December 2009
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
VIP’s on campus from 12:30-2:30: James Raisbeck, Virgina Anderson, Peter Morton, Scott Carson, Supt. John Welch
Ballroom Dancing for beginners 3:40–5:00 p.m. in the Gym
Peer Tutoring (drop in) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Tuesday
MTV on campus 7:45 – 9:00 a.m.
VIPs on campus – Bob Cremin, Dick Taylor & Stephen Taylor
Student Assembly 2:00 p.m. for presentation on the new school design
Information Night 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Wednesday
Mentor Breakfast 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. in the gym
Peer Tutoring (sign-up) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Thursday
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
Saturday
Science Olympiad Study Day 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
There’s a new award in the main office—a shiny fan blade made by Rolls Royce for a Boeing 787 aircraft. If you haven’t yet seen it, I encourage you to stop by for an appreciative look. It was delivered last week, along with a $5,000 donation for scholarship awards. Seniors…watch for more news about how to apply! The company leadership has also offered an opportunity for a group of our students to tour their plant in Everett, so if you are interested in going, please send me an email prior to December 18. We are most grateful for our wonderful partners who so generously support our school, so join me in a big shout-out of thanks to Rolls Royce!
Thanks to all of you who have been helping us with marketing and recruitment. You are great ambassadors for Aviation High School, and I stand in awe of how well you articulate your learning and excitement for our school! Applications from 8th graders are arriving daily, with interest level being higher than in any previous year. So far, we have presented to Cascade, Pacific, and Chinook Middle Schools in the Highline District, and we’re scheduled to present to Sylvester students this Thursday. Tomorrow night is our second evening Information Program, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., so if you know of interested 8th graders, please encourage them to attend.
We will continue to have several visitors on campus during the next two weeks as part of our efforts to inform people about our school and ask for their support with our capital campaign. Thanks for being so gracious as we continue on our journey to realize our goal of building a new school for you at The Museum of Flight!
Congratulations to our awesome Speech & Debate Team for a great showing at the Auburn Valley Invitational this past Saturday. Two teams competed, and both placed in the top four. Justin Dubinsky and Libanos Redda placed 3rd overall in Public Forum Debate while Hayk Saakian and John Doty placed 2nd overall in the same event. Good job, Mr. Shiroma and students! We’re proud of you!
Our Skunkworks Robotics Team also enjoyed a productive weekend as they hosted the 3rd FLL Des Moines Regional, with 21 teams participating, many of them in their rookie year. Compliments were plentiful for our Skunks, parents, volunteers, Coach Steele, and mentors for an outstanding job of organizing this event for younger students to get them excited about math, science, and technology by building robots to apply their knowledge and skills! A few Skunk alums even returned to serve as judges along with some alumni parents! Now that is dedication!
Many of our graduates in the Classes of 2008 and 2009 are likely to be stopping by over the next two weeks. This represents a great opportunity for you to chat with them about college life. I encourage you to do so!
My best to you for an action-packed, awesome week of learning! Honored to be your principal… ~Reba
FROM YOUR ASB
SOME WAYS TO GIVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Unknowingly, many families in our local community go hungry and without any gifts during the holiday season and this year we can help by donating food and money. For the next eight (8) days collection bins will be in each advisory. Bring your non –perishable food items and place them in any teacher’s room, or in the office. Food donations will benefit the Des Moines Food Bank.
Aviation High School has adopted a family again this year to help provide gifts for this upcoming holiday season. This year we are holding an “empty your pockets” drive to raise money to donate to the Highline School District social workers. Each day during advisory empty your change and small bills and help give a family at our school a happy holiday. We will come to advisories and be in the hall, so be on the look out! Collection will start Tuesday, December 7, and will run through December 16(next Wednesday). Get into the holiday spirit, don’t be a Scrooge!
On November 29, four police officers were tragically killed in the line of duty. This holiday season will be especially difficult for the family members. The Lake Wood Police Department has set up a fund to donate to the family members of the slain officers, if you are interested in helping, please visit: http://www.lpig.us/
A MESSAGE TO THE JUNIOR CLASS
Juniors! Wednesday December 9, 2009 is the deadline to turn in your $10 to attend the all-class junior get-together. 60 participants are required for this get-together so if we don’t reach that number we will not be able to rent out the bowling alley. So far, only three people have paid so if you want future get-togethers to happen then this one needs to be successful. Pay your 10$ to me or Bonnie ASAP, the deadline to pay is this Wednesday and the get-together is this Friday. If you need any further information please contact me. Thank you! -Sarah Canul
INFORMATION NIGHT: CULTURE CLUB MOVIE!!!!
Come to Culture Club on Tuesday, December 8th before information night to chill, watch "Elf",and eat pizza! All you need to bring is yourself and $3 for food! See you there!!! :)
COMMUNITY SERVICE UPDATE
On Saturday, Northwest Harvest hosted food donation sites all over the region – they call it their biggest day of the year. Through our Interact Club connection, six Aviation High School students volunteered to help at the Kent warehouse with the amazing volume of donated food items for the annual food drive. Many thanks to Amanuail Ambaye, Yashkarn Bains, Alyssa Hernandez, Victoria Le, Christian Navarro, and Kathryn Shaw for working with other volunteers – after two hours of unpacking large pallets of donated food, separating items, re-packaging individual boxes, weighing the boxes and re-loading pallets for delivery to local food banks, these students and the others helped get 15,000 pounds of food to neighbors in need. Nice job!
FOR SKUNKS’ PARENTS:
Please come and support your skunks by attending the parent meeting this Thursday, December 10th at 6:30 PM in Mr. Joshi's room. Find out if your skunk has all their forms filled out to participate in the upcoming build season! The team needs your help with team meals, study hall and driving to the kick-off. Bring your calendars and don't miss it!
FOR MAGIC PLAYERS
Card Club will be holding another Magic tournament starting on Friday, December 11th at lunch in Mr. Gudor's room. Don't worry about having your own deck, it's a draft tournament, meaning you bring the registration fee of $12.00 and we'll cover the cards (which will be yours to keep, including any prizes you win). Make sure you register by the 10th if you want to play. If you have any questions concerning the tournament contact Tyler Escott or Navid Shafa (both of whom can usually be found in Mr. Gudor's room during lunch).
ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
Want to put some hands-on experience in engineering on your resumé before you head off to college? Electroimpact Inc, "A World Leader in Design and Manufacturing of Aerospace Tooling and Automation" is looking for interns in the field of mechanical and electrical engineering, programming, and others. Visit www.electroimpact.com for more information about their projects and opportunities. To coordinate an internship, contact Rob Flynn by e-mail at robf@electroimpact.com, or phone at 425.609.4900. Touch base with Ms. Pappas if you need help brushing up your résumé or cover letter.
UPCOMING COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS
The US Marine Corps is presenting on December 15 at 2 PM. Sign up in Ms. Carper’s office if you are interested.
Grinnell College will be presenting on December 15 at 2 PM. Sign up in Ms. Carper’s office if you are interested.
ATTENTION SENIORS
Senior Class of 2010 sweatshirts and t-shirts are going on sale! Order forms will be going out in advisory today so make sure you grab one. Sweatshirts are $30 and t-shirts $5 w/purchase of sweatshirt. Order forms due by December 18th.
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:
FOR AHS SENIORS:
It is time to make an appointment to get your senior photo taken. The deadline for submission is 8 January – no exceptions. All submissions should be sent to AHS Yearbook Staff or emailed to Juarezmm@hsd401.org. Please refer to the handout distributed in advisory for specific details.
Quote of the Week:
Argue for your limitations and, sure enough, they’re yours. – Richard Bach
NOTAM 120709
07 December 2009
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
VIP’s on campus from 12:30-2:30: James Raisbeck, Virgina Anderson, Peter Morton, Scott Carson, Supt. John Welch
Ballroom Dancing for beginners 3:40–5:00 p.m. in the Gym
Peer Tutoring (drop in) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Tuesday
MTV on campus 7:45 – 9:00 a.m.
VIPs on campus – Bob Cremin, Dick Taylor & Stephen Taylor
Student Assembly 2:00 p.m. for presentation on the new school design
Information Night 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Wednesday
Mentor Breakfast 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. in the gym
Peer Tutoring (sign-up) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Thursday
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
Saturday
Science Olympiad Study Day 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
There’s a new award in the main office—a shiny fan blade made by Rolls Royce for a Boeing 787 aircraft. If you haven’t yet seen it, I encourage you to stop by for an appreciative look. It was delivered last week, along with a $5,000 donation for scholarship awards. Seniors…watch for more news about how to apply! The company leadership has also offered an opportunity for a group of our students to tour their plant in Everett, so if you are interested in going, please send me an email prior to December 18. We are most grateful for our wonderful partners who so generously support our school, so join me in a big shout-out of thanks to Rolls Royce!
Thanks to all of you who have been helping us with marketing and recruitment. You are great ambassadors for Aviation High School, and I stand in awe of how well you articulate your learning and excitement for our school! Applications from 8th graders are arriving daily, with interest level being higher than in any previous year. So far, we have presented to Cascade, Pacific, and Chinook Middle Schools in the Highline District, and we’re scheduled to present to Sylvester students this Thursday. Tomorrow night is our second evening Information Program, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., so if you know of interested 8th graders, please encourage them to attend.
We will continue to have several visitors on campus during the next two weeks as part of our efforts to inform people about our school and ask for their support with our capital campaign. Thanks for being so gracious as we continue on our journey to realize our goal of building a new school for you at The Museum of Flight!
Congratulations to our awesome Speech & Debate Team for a great showing at the Auburn Valley Invitational this past Saturday. Two teams competed, and both placed in the top four. Justin Dubinsky and Libanos Redda placed 3rd overall in Public Forum Debate while Hayk Saakian and John Doty placed 2nd overall in the same event. Good job, Mr. Shiroma and students! We’re proud of you!
Our Skunkworks Robotics Team also enjoyed a productive weekend as they hosted the 3rd FLL Des Moines Regional, with 21 teams participating, many of them in their rookie year. Compliments were plentiful for our Skunks, parents, volunteers, Coach Steele, and mentors for an outstanding job of organizing this event for younger students to get them excited about math, science, and technology by building robots to apply their knowledge and skills! A few Skunk alums even returned to serve as judges along with some alumni parents! Now that is dedication!
Many of our graduates in the Classes of 2008 and 2009 are likely to be stopping by over the next two weeks. This represents a great opportunity for you to chat with them about college life. I encourage you to do so!
My best to you for an action-packed, awesome week of learning! Honored to be your principal… ~Reba
FROM YOUR ASB
SOME WAYS TO GIVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
Unknowingly, many families in our local community go hungry and without any gifts during the holiday season and this year we can help by donating food and money. For the next eight (8) days collection bins will be in each advisory. Bring your non –perishable food items and place them in any teacher’s room, or in the office. Food donations will benefit the Des Moines Food Bank.
Aviation High School has adopted a family again this year to help provide gifts for this upcoming holiday season. This year we are holding an “empty your pockets” drive to raise money to donate to the Highline School District social workers. Each day during advisory empty your change and small bills and help give a family at our school a happy holiday. We will come to advisories and be in the hall, so be on the look out! Collection will start Tuesday, December 7, and will run through December 16(next Wednesday). Get into the holiday spirit, don’t be a Scrooge!
On November 29, four police officers were tragically killed in the line of duty. This holiday season will be especially difficult for the family members. The Lake Wood Police Department has set up a fund to donate to the family members of the slain officers, if you are interested in helping, please visit: http://www.lpig.us/
A MESSAGE TO THE JUNIOR CLASS
Juniors! Wednesday December 9, 2009 is the deadline to turn in your $10 to attend the all-class junior get-together. 60 participants are required for this get-together so if we don’t reach that number we will not be able to rent out the bowling alley. So far, only three people have paid so if you want future get-togethers to happen then this one needs to be successful. Pay your 10$ to me or Bonnie ASAP, the deadline to pay is this Wednesday and the get-together is this Friday. If you need any further information please contact me. Thank you! -Sarah Canul
INFORMATION NIGHT: CULTURE CLUB MOVIE!!!!
Come to Culture Club on Tuesday, December 8th before information night to chill, watch "Elf",and eat pizza! All you need to bring is yourself and $3 for food! See you there!!! :)
COMMUNITY SERVICE UPDATE
On Saturday, Northwest Harvest hosted food donation sites all over the region – they call it their biggest day of the year. Through our Interact Club connection, six Aviation High School students volunteered to help at the Kent warehouse with the amazing volume of donated food items for the annual food drive. Many thanks to Amanuail Ambaye, Yashkarn Bains, Alyssa Hernandez, Victoria Le, Christian Navarro, and Kathryn Shaw for working with other volunteers – after two hours of unpacking large pallets of donated food, separating items, re-packaging individual boxes, weighing the boxes and re-loading pallets for delivery to local food banks, these students and the others helped get 15,000 pounds of food to neighbors in need. Nice job!
FOR SKUNKS’ PARENTS:
Please come and support your skunks by attending the parent meeting this Thursday, December 10th at 6:30 PM in Mr. Joshi's room. Find out if your skunk has all their forms filled out to participate in the upcoming build season! The team needs your help with team meals, study hall and driving to the kick-off. Bring your calendars and don't miss it!
FOR MAGIC PLAYERS
Card Club will be holding another Magic tournament starting on Friday, December 11th at lunch in Mr. Gudor's room. Don't worry about having your own deck, it's a draft tournament, meaning you bring the registration fee of $12.00 and we'll cover the cards (which will be yours to keep, including any prizes you win). Make sure you register by the 10th if you want to play. If you have any questions concerning the tournament contact Tyler Escott or Navid Shafa (both of whom can usually be found in Mr. Gudor's room during lunch).
ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
Want to put some hands-on experience in engineering on your resumé before you head off to college? Electroimpact Inc, "A World Leader in Design and Manufacturing of Aerospace Tooling and Automation" is looking for interns in the field of mechanical and electrical engineering, programming, and others. Visit www.electroimpact.com for more information about their projects and opportunities. To coordinate an internship, contact Rob Flynn by e-mail at robf@electroimpact.com, or phone at 425.609.4900. Touch base with Ms. Pappas if you need help brushing up your résumé or cover letter.
UPCOMING COLLEGE PRESENTATIONS
The US Marine Corps is presenting on December 15 at 2 PM. Sign up in Ms. Carper’s office if you are interested.
Grinnell College will be presenting on December 15 at 2 PM. Sign up in Ms. Carper’s office if you are interested.
ATTENTION SENIORS
Senior Class of 2010 sweatshirts and t-shirts are going on sale! Order forms will be going out in advisory today so make sure you grab one. Sweatshirts are $30 and t-shirts $5 w/purchase of sweatshirt. Order forms due by December 18th.
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:
FOR AHS SENIORS:
It is time to make an appointment to get your senior photo taken. The deadline for submission is 8 January – no exceptions. All submissions should be sent to AHS Yearbook Staff or emailed to Juarezmm@hsd401.org. Please refer to the handout distributed in advisory for specific details.
Quote of the Week:
Argue for your limitations and, sure enough, they’re yours. – Richard Bach
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
NOTAM: 30 November 2009
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
NOTAM 113009
30 November 2009
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
Ballroom Dancing for beginners 3:40–5:00 p.m. in the Gym
Peer Tutoring (drop in) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Tuesday
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Wednesday
VIP’s on Campus
David Gallimore 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Dominic Horwood & Marc Thompson from Rolls Royce 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Message from the Principal: Welcome back from the Thanksgiving holiday break! I hope your time away was enjoyable and that you are now ready to re-engage in learning as we speed toward another holiday break that begins on December 19! Student led conferences have concluded, and hopefully you have reflected on your progress this year and defined or refined your learning goals for the semester. If not, there’s no time like the present to do so!
We are in the midst of our recruitment season for next year’s freshman class, so I am spending today at Cascade Middle School with a group of students, and on Friday of this week several of us will be at Chinook Middle School. Next week, December 8th, is our second evening Information Program for 8th graders and families, so many of you may be asked by teachers and staff to assist with this important event. If you know of younger students who may be interested in learning more about Aviation High School, please encourage them and their parents to attend an evening information program. The final program is scheduled for February 2, 2010.
We also have several visitors on campus this week; in fact, two tour groups are scheduled for Wednesday, one from 8-10 a.m. and another from 1-3 p.m. You will see us in your classrooms and in the hallways, so expect to be asked some questions and engage in conversation with our guests, if appropriate to do so. At approximately 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Rolls Royce will be delivering the fan blade award that will be displayed in our office until we have a more permanent exhibit area. While we can’t gather everyone in the main office, you may want to be on the watch in the front courtyard during lunch to see this magnificent award delivered and to join me and Griffin Nicoll, our first award recipient, in thanking Rolls Royce.
Again, welcome back! Enjoy an unparalleled week of learning! The sky is NOT the limit at Aviation High School, and I’m proud to be your principal. ~Reba
ATTENTION ALL AHS STUDENTS!
MTV’S MADE IS COMING TO AHS (THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT IS FROM MTV…SO THE ‘WE’ AND ‘OURS’ IS IN REFERENCE TO MTV)
MTV’s 2 time Emmy award winning series “MADE” is all about making dreams come true. We want to demonstrate that with hard work (and a little help from MTV) any goal is attainable.
There are many kids out there with unlimited potential. However, in their eyes, intimidating obstacles exist that keep them from pursuing their dreams. Perhaps they’re painfully shy or fall short on self-confidence. Maybe they don’t think they’re cool enough or lack the right look. Perhaps they’ve been told that they lack the skills; and then there’s plain old fear.
We seek out the kids who are eager to overcome those obstacles! These are the students who want to be MADE.
Once MTV finds our “subjects,” we allow for at least one month of intensive training towards achieving their goals. This includes providing a mentor or life coach who will support them and plot out personalized training schedules. Such training could consist of counseling on confidence or attitude, personal training sessions, or specialized lessons in whatever task they’re trying to achieve.
Whether they succeed at their goal or not, we strive to give these kids a chance at a dream. Ideally, they learn valuable traits and lessons about themselves and others along the way. They ultimately realize that it takes hard work, persistence, and commitment to make one’s dreams come true.
Let’s Get Made!
If you are interested in auditioning for Made pick up your application packet in the office. Auditions will be before school on Tuesday, December 8.
SPEECH & DEBATE
Speech & Debate went to two competitions in the month of November. At the Snohomish tournament, Ted Tagami and Hayk Saakian took 2nd place in Public Forum Debate out of a total of 20 teams. Ted, Hayk, and Rebecca Ly also just barely missed finals in speech.
At the Tahoma tournament, Albert Ta received the 5th best speaker award in novice, Justin Dubinsky received the 10th best speaker award in open, and Hayk received the 6th best speaker award in Public Forum Debate. Once again, the team barely missed breaking into the final round in their corresponding speech events.
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:
FOR AHS SENIORS:
It is time to make an appointment to get your senior photo taken. The deadline for submission is 8 January – no exceptions. All submissions should be sent to AHS Yearbook Staff or emailed to Juarezmm@hsd401.org. Please refer to the handout distributed in advisory for specific details.
Quote of the Week:
“ Of all human resources, the most precious is the desire to learn and grow”
Frank Vizzare
NOTAM 113009
30 November 2009
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday
Ballroom Dancing for beginners 3:40–5:00 p.m. in the Gym
Peer Tutoring (drop in) 3:35–4:45 p.m. in Room 10
Tuesday
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Wednesday
VIP’s on Campus
David Gallimore 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Dominic Horwood & Marc Thompson from Rolls Royce 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday
Clubs during Advisory
Culture Club 3:45–4:45 p.m. in Room 24
Robotics Team meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 7
Friday
Early Release at 2:00 p.m.
Staff Professional Collaboration time 2:15-3:45 p.m.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL:
Message from the Principal: Welcome back from the Thanksgiving holiday break! I hope your time away was enjoyable and that you are now ready to re-engage in learning as we speed toward another holiday break that begins on December 19! Student led conferences have concluded, and hopefully you have reflected on your progress this year and defined or refined your learning goals for the semester. If not, there’s no time like the present to do so!
We are in the midst of our recruitment season for next year’s freshman class, so I am spending today at Cascade Middle School with a group of students, and on Friday of this week several of us will be at Chinook Middle School. Next week, December 8th, is our second evening Information Program for 8th graders and families, so many of you may be asked by teachers and staff to assist with this important event. If you know of younger students who may be interested in learning more about Aviation High School, please encourage them and their parents to attend an evening information program. The final program is scheduled for February 2, 2010.
We also have several visitors on campus this week; in fact, two tour groups are scheduled for Wednesday, one from 8-10 a.m. and another from 1-3 p.m. You will see us in your classrooms and in the hallways, so expect to be asked some questions and engage in conversation with our guests, if appropriate to do so. At approximately 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Rolls Royce will be delivering the fan blade award that will be displayed in our office until we have a more permanent exhibit area. While we can’t gather everyone in the main office, you may want to be on the watch in the front courtyard during lunch to see this magnificent award delivered and to join me and Griffin Nicoll, our first award recipient, in thanking Rolls Royce.
Again, welcome back! Enjoy an unparalleled week of learning! The sky is NOT the limit at Aviation High School, and I’m proud to be your principal. ~Reba
ATTENTION ALL AHS STUDENTS!
MTV’S MADE IS COMING TO AHS (THE FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT IS FROM MTV…SO THE ‘WE’ AND ‘OURS’ IS IN REFERENCE TO MTV)
MTV’s 2 time Emmy award winning series “MADE” is all about making dreams come true. We want to demonstrate that with hard work (and a little help from MTV) any goal is attainable.
There are many kids out there with unlimited potential. However, in their eyes, intimidating obstacles exist that keep them from pursuing their dreams. Perhaps they’re painfully shy or fall short on self-confidence. Maybe they don’t think they’re cool enough or lack the right look. Perhaps they’ve been told that they lack the skills; and then there’s plain old fear.
We seek out the kids who are eager to overcome those obstacles! These are the students who want to be MADE.
Once MTV finds our “subjects,” we allow for at least one month of intensive training towards achieving their goals. This includes providing a mentor or life coach who will support them and plot out personalized training schedules. Such training could consist of counseling on confidence or attitude, personal training sessions, or specialized lessons in whatever task they’re trying to achieve.
Whether they succeed at their goal or not, we strive to give these kids a chance at a dream. Ideally, they learn valuable traits and lessons about themselves and others along the way. They ultimately realize that it takes hard work, persistence, and commitment to make one’s dreams come true.
Let’s Get Made!
If you are interested in auditioning for Made pick up your application packet in the office. Auditions will be before school on Tuesday, December 8.
SPEECH & DEBATE
Speech & Debate went to two competitions in the month of November. At the Snohomish tournament, Ted Tagami and Hayk Saakian took 2nd place in Public Forum Debate out of a total of 20 teams. Ted, Hayk, and Rebecca Ly also just barely missed finals in speech.
At the Tahoma tournament, Albert Ta received the 5th best speaker award in novice, Justin Dubinsky received the 10th best speaker award in open, and Hayk received the 6th best speaker award in Public Forum Debate. Once again, the team barely missed breaking into the final round in their corresponding speech events.
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:
FOR AHS SENIORS:
It is time to make an appointment to get your senior photo taken. The deadline for submission is 8 January – no exceptions. All submissions should be sent to AHS Yearbook Staff or emailed to Juarezmm@hsd401.org. Please refer to the handout distributed in advisory for specific details.
Quote of the Week:
“ Of all human resources, the most precious is the desire to learn and grow”
Frank Vizzare
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