Aviation High School
03 September 2012
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Welcome AHS Community to the 2012-2013 School Year!
Monday: Labor Day—No school; hope you enjoyed the extended three-day weekend!
Tuesday: Ultimate Frisbee Meeting 3:45 – 5:45 p.m. in the Gym followed by practice on field
See New Announcements for additional details.
Wednesday: PTSA General Meeting in the gym, 7:00-8:00 p.m. (see New Announcements for agenda)
Thursday: Another Fabulous Day of Learning!
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Friday: 2:00 PM Dismissal
Spirit Day! Class Color Wars Day
Spirit Day! Class Color Wars Day
Dr. Enfield’s Visit
Seniors: Red Juniors: Black Sophomores: Yellow Freshmen: White
Principal’s Message:
Greetings, Scholars! We have now officially launched a new school year, with 430 students enrolled in grades 9-12. Your spirit was certainly felt last week in our first school assembly as well as in classrooms and hallways. May it continue throughout the year as you show the true characteristics of being a Phoenix—perseverance, curiosity, being a trusted wingman, agility, intellectual pursuit, love of learning and life—and whatever individual spin you choose to place on our colorful mascot!
The NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) is our version of what most schools call their bulletin. We will publish it at the start of each week and post it on both our new school website www.highlineschools.org/aviation as well as the PTSA website www.aviationptsa.org. It is our primary communication tool for students, parents and families, and community supporters. As such, we encourage you to read it carefully each week to ensure that you are aware of exciting and important events that will enhance your AHS experience. On most weeks, we’ll have it posted by Sunday evening on the AHS website, providing an opportunity for you to get a jump start on the week’s activities and announcements of opportunities. Your teachers will also review the NOTAM in Advisory each week and post a copy in their classroom. Be in the know by making a habit of reading the NOTAM each week. You may even see your name included in it as I frequently congratulate students for various accomplishments.
In this week’s edition of the NOTAM, I am extending congratulations to:
· The ASB Officers, Class Captains, and Spirit Squad members for planning a very special opening day assembly that welcomed everyone to AHS. I also commend you on the theme you have selected for this year—Service—and encourage everyone to get involved in doing good deeds for others.
· Our students who are passionate about flight and becoming pilots:
o Taka Sano who has been taking flight lessons from Galvin Flying Services at Boeing Field soloed this past weekend! Kudos, Taka!
o Scott Sluys, 2012 AHS graduate, earned his private pilot certificate this summer during his very first quarter of enrollment at the University of North Dakota!
o Christian Pirotte, AHS alum in the Class of 2009, also earned his private pilot certificate this summer. Christian attends Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is serving as President of the ERAU Student Body during his final year of college.
o Raj DeYoung, our resident Australian, for earning his glider certificate and private pilot’s license!
· All students who interned this summer! A total of 81 students experienced the workplace this summer, working in various STEM companies—the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Luma Technologies, Korry Manufacturing, Dynon Avionics, Clay Lacy Aviation, Planetary Resources, Raisbeck Engineering, Aerotec Engineering, the Museum of Flight, OMAX, LIGO in Richland, Washington, and many more extraordinary places! Students, if you wish to have an internship this year, I encourage you to make frequent checks to the Counseling and Career Center to see what’s available. Our goal is for ALL of you to have a mentor and an internship during your high school years to inform your thinking about college and career. Ms. Burr is your go-to person for mentoring and internships.
· All students who participated in an extended learning experience this summer! I know that some AHS students were selected for college programs (Paula Cieszkiewicz, for example, applied to and was selected for UW’s Math Academy). Other students participated in summer school programs at the Puget Sound Skills Center or elsewhere. A few AHS students even participated in a summer Algebra refresher course at AHS, facilitated by one of our mentors. We hope to offer it again next year.
I know that there are many students who engage in astonishing experiences during the summer. I would love to hear about them (as well as school-year experiences) and perhaps mention your name in a future edition of the NOTAM. I also encourage you to share your experiences with other AHS students so that they, too, might capitalize on a future resume-building, learning experience!
Many of you have already started to ask, “What is the date of this year’s Pathfinder Gala at the Museum of Flight?” It’s Saturday, October 20th, and I’m pleased to announce that our primary sponsors of AHS students will again be Peter & Sarah Anderson of Galvin Flying and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Additional sponsorships for a few students will be provided by University of North Dakota and Purdue University as well as our PTSA and perhaps a few individual donors. This year, the application process will be primarily handled by Ms. Burr in collaboration with me and the Pathfinder interns Robyn Zaches, Lori Baca, Savannah Mattson, Tran Tonnu, Andrea Wooley and Anthea Phuong. Application packets will be available in the Career Center by Thursday of this week, and essays are due by September 28 to Ms. Burr. Our practice in selecting Pathfinder attendees is to consider freshmen and others who have never attended a Pathfinder Gala. That doesn’t mean, however, that upper classmen should not apply! At the present time, we have been allocated 84 tickets. (Special note to freshmen: The application packet will provide detailed information about this exciting event. Your teachers and advisor will explain more. And…if you are selected, you will learn a LOT at the required Etiquette and Networking Session that will be held after school on October 11.)
I want to encourage everyone to also consider attending a special after-school mentoring session sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association on September 19. See the Announcements section of the NOTAM for specific details!
And with that…I wish you an exceptional week of learning! I am honored to be your principal—Reba G.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
From the Aviation High School PTSA—Parents and families and students, please join us for a General Membership Meeting this Wednesday, September 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the AHS Gym. Agenda is:
· Introduction of Officers
· Standing Rules
· Welcome by Principal/CEO Reba Gilman
· Auction Kick-Off
Freshman Class Captain Meeting
Attention all Freshmen: Are you interested in learning more about how you can be a part of ASB (student government) and help lead your school? Please come to an informational meeting on Monday, September 10th, or Tuesday, September 11th during lunch in Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s room (22). There are two 9th Grade Class Captain positions available. Getting involved in ASB is a great way to meet new people, interact with the staff and administration, help plan events, serve as a voice for other students, and establish a meaningful connection with your school. We hope to see you there!
SPIRIT DAY!
On Friday, September 7th, we will have our first Spirit Day of the year. Students and staff are invited to participate in…Class Color Wars Day. We encourage you to get creative with your class’ assigned color and really show your school spirit! We have seen some pretty funky outfits in the past, so feel free to dress in one color from head to toe! The class who has the highest amount of participants will win 100 spirit points and a special prize will be awarded to the student who wears the most creative and colorful outfit! So far, the Freshmen are in the lead with 100 points!
Seniors: Red Juniors: Black Sophomores: Yellow Freshmen: White
Spirit Shack
Every Friday, beginning September 7th, the Spirit Shack will be open. The ASB will be selling AHS apparel, such as t-shirts, crewneck sweatshirts, hoodies, zip-up hoodies, tumbler cups, scarves, and so much more. Certain items will be sold for only $5! If you have an ASB card, please show it at your time of purchase because you’ll be offered a special discount. Come check it out! Look for signs in the lunchroom and hallways for more information.
Aviator’s Ball
Our first formal dance of the year is quickly approaching…please reserve October 6th, 2012 from 8-11 p.m. for our annual Aviator’s Ball. The dance will be held off campus this year at Galvin Flying and is sponsored by the Senior Class. More information will be coming soon.
AFTER SCHOOL FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITY
The Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association (PNBAA) has a long history with Aviation High School, providing scholarships to deserving students each year. This year, our relationship with PNBAA is growing - the evening before their Regional Forum begins, they are hosting a Mentoring Session for high school students who are passionate about aviation and aerospace. AHS is their selected school of choice for participation! A special session is being held in which there will be brief presentations from business aviation experts from various sectors of the industry, explaining the career opportunities that may be available to you in your future. There will also be time to speak one-on-one with exhibitors, pilots, and others as well as tour a static display of business aircraft.
We are so excited about this opportunity, that an official, after-school-hours field trip has been organized. Interested students should contact Ms. Pappas or Dr. Edgerton - there are only 75 slots available.
Official field trip requests and authorization forms are available in Room 11.
Date of the field trip: Wednesday, September 19th
Time & Location: 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Clay Lacy Aviation - Boeing Field
Transportation: District bus transportation will be made available for 50 students, leaving AHS at 3:20 p.m. and returning to AHS at approximately 6:20 p.m. An additional 25 students who have their own transportation will also be able to attend, with parent permission.
Get your field trip permission form this week from Ms. Pappas or Dr. Edgerton! If you plan to provide your own transportation, be sure to indicate so on the permission form!
Due Date for permission forms: Tuesday, September 11
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
WHEN: Tuesday, September 4th
TIME: 3:45 - 5:45 p.m.
WHERE: Gym, followed by practice on a field
Team meeting followed by practice on one of our three fields. We will likely end practice on the field out front.
BRING to practices:
1) Soccer cleats (or substitutes while you shop for soccer cleats)
2) TWO (2) full water bottles
3) Sport clothes
PRACTICES: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 3:45-5:45 on AHS campus. Our regular outdoor fall practice season will end November 1.
WHO: Two teams each season: one will be competitive with games; the other is 'recreational' meaning no games. The competitive season for boys is in the fall and spring for the girls. We welcome all players, no matter ability, at practices, both boys and girls in both seasons. We hope to have sufficient players to field a spring girl’s team. If not, then we will be co-ed with DiscNW in the spring.
FEE: $40 per season or $75 for the year. This includes a team jersey! Additional small fee will be required for US Ultimate membership for competitive players.
CREDIT: Read CAREFULLY the AHS P.E. contract which includes meeting with your adviser up front and logging your ultimate hours. We will go over details at the meeting on the 4th.
FORMS: There will be lots to read and fill out by student and a parent. Mostly accessible on line. Due date of forms will be start of practice on September 11. No practice after that without forms.
COMMUNICATION: At practices and via Google group mail. Parents and players will get an invitation to join the group which then enables us to get you into the communication loop. Very important.
COACH: Paul Illian 206-890-3232, Assistant Coach: TBD. Captains include Chris Lu, Parent volunteer: Janet Dowd 206-722-8520.
EDLINE ACCESS
The parent access tool, Edline, will be available within two weeks. Stay tuned.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “The Sky is NOT the Limit!
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