November 19, 2012
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Monday: Student Led Conferences 3:45–6:15 PM or as scheduled with student’s advisor
Tuesday: Student Led Conferences 3:45–6:15 PM or as scheduled with student’s advisor
Superintendent Enfield on Campus 1:00–2:15 PM
Speech and Debate 3:35–5:00 PM
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00-8:00 PM —Room 7
Wednesday: No Classes Today!
Thursday: No School – Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday!
& Friday:
When you return from the Thanksgiving holiday: It’s Spirit Week! Read the Announcements for details!
Principal’s Message:
This is a short week of learning, with classes in session on Monday and Tuesday only. Student led conferences are being held today and tomorrow. You should know your scheduled time, but if you have questions please see your Advisor. We encourage parents to attend the scheduled session, and we encourage students to be prepared to articulate your learning.
Hearty congratulations to Teal Dowd and Camila Palacio who recently organized and hosted, with help from the Skunks, a Science and Robotics Fair for middle school students. All reports indicate that it was an over-the-top successful event. There’s more information in the Announcements section of this edition of the NOTAM. Teal and Camila—great work!
Thank you to everyone in our learning community who attended the Joe Sutter dinner this past Saturday evening. I was deeply honored by your presence. If you didn’t get a chance to see the framed picture (caricature with new school) or the award presented to me, feel free to stop by for a peak. I simply was the one to tell the story Saturday evening. The honor goes to everyone who helped create this little place called Aviation High School
Blessings to you and your families this Thanksgiving and extended holiday weekend. I am grateful to be part of your lives and your journey to a rewarding future. My best—
~Reba G.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Canned Food Drive Aviation High School
Our grand total was 748 items!
Now, for the winning class...
It was a super close race (trust us, we had to recount five times!) - The final tally is...... (drum roll please)
ü Freshmen: 58 cans
ü Sophomores: 185 cans
ü Juniors: 227 cans
ü Seniors: 229 cans
CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS!!!!!!! YOU STEPPED IT UP AND ARE THE WINNING CLASS!
Your ice cream party will be when we get back from Thanksgiving break.
Thank you everyone for participating in this extremely successful drive. Our next drive will be in February, so stay tuned and let's have the same spirit to help Seattle Children's Hospital with a toy drive.
With much pride in you AHS students--Your National Honor Society Executive Board
Sureetha, Max, Camila, and Sasha
The Interact Club would like to give a special “thank you” to everyone who helped donate money to purchase food for Thanksgiving Baskets for homeless families in the Seattle 2nd Place
On Saturday, November 10, Skunkworks Robotics hosted a Science and Robotics Day for middle school students here at Aviation High School
Joe Sutter attendees: Thank you notes are due to Ms. Burr TODAY, Monday, November 19! Please plan to attend a mandatory lunch meeting in room 2 on Tuesday if you have not completed this responsibility!
AHS Interact Club is inviting all AHS students to join us for the Jingle Bell Seattle near Westlake Center
Three new internship opportunities are available at the Museum of Flight
From your ASB
- Make-A-Wish Project: AHS Student and Staff, would you like to help grant wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions? This year ASB is partnering up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to raise money in order to grant a wish for one of their participants. ASB will be selling silicon bracelets with the slogan "Dreams Really Do Come True" for $2 during lunch. One-hundred percent of the profit goes towards the expense of sending a child to
- Adopt a Family: AHS Students and Staff!!! Are you ready to help fulfill a family’s needs? This year ASB is adopting a family with 4 kids. With a much bigger family than last year, we will need ALL of your help to make this holiday season an especially memorable one. EACH ONE OF YOU CAN HELP BY PICKING UP ONE OF THE MANY ORNAMENTS ON THE
· TOLO: STUDENTS! Are you ready for our second dance? This year TOLO is on Saturday, December 1st from 8:00-11:00 p.m. The theme is "Decades".
Each class will be representing a decade:
Freshmen-Fifties (Grease-inspired) Sophomores-Sixties (Hippie-inspired) Juniors-Seventies (Disco) Seniors-Eighties (Rock and Neon
The TOLO AFTERNOON PEP ASSEMBLY is on Tuesday, Nov 27th. GET READY TO SHOW YOUR SPIRIT!
The Spirit Days for next week are as follows:
Monday: Disney Day
Tuesday: Gender Wars
Wednesday: Wingman (Twin Day)
Thursday: Ugly Sweater Day
Friday: Color War
Hope to see you all there! Be sure to represent your Phoenix Pride!
- Write a Letter Day: This is an event where students and staff are encouraged to write letters to those they appreciate, don't know well, or just for fun in order to make someone feel good and put a smile on their face! Remember that it only takes a small step (like writing a letter) that can make an impact on someone's life, and maybe even the world. This event will span over two days (December 17th to December 18th) just in case someone forgets to trade their letters on the first day. For more information contact Royce Le, the coordinator for this event!
· Spirit Shack: Students, $5 Friday is opening again this year at an even closer location this year...YOUR SCHOOL CAFETERIA! ASB will be selling AHS apparel every Friday during lunch. You can purchase AHS apparel, and if you have an ASB card, will receive a 25% discount on all items. You must show ASB members your ID in order to get the discount. Also, we are selling lanyards, water bottle, AHS tube sock, and T-Shirts for $5 Friday!
Previous NOTAM Announcements – but still Relevant
Stair Climb for Leukemia Students have the opportunity to participate in the Stair Climb for Leukemia, held on the 24th of March, at the Columbia Tower in Seattle. The purpose of the climb is to raise money and awareness for Leukemia and Lymphoma by participating in grueling ascent 75-flights up the Columbia Tower. Thousands participate every year, with the opportunity to meet the firemen whom climb in full firefighting gear. There is an entry fee of around $60; however it comes with free parking, all-you-can-eat at the top, free merchandise and an incredible view of the Seattle area. This year student Aaron Mau wishes to establish a strong team from Aviation High to provide not only donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma society, but to share a fun and unique experience that everyone can learn from. For more information or enrollment contact Aaron Mau at aaronmau40@gmail.com or 206-832-5087.
Imagine Tomorrow More than $100,000 in cash prizes will be awarded this May to schools and students in the sixth annual Imagine Tomorrow competition at Washington State University. Imagine Tomorrow challenges 9th through 12th graders to address global energy concerns with creative, well-researched ideas. It’s free. There is no registration fee and competitors and advisors stay and dine free on campus, May 17 – 19. Visit http://imagine.wsu.edu/ .
Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) 2012 Autumn Quarter Lecture Series at UW Seattle Campus on Wednesday Evenings 6:30–8:00 PM in November! Lectures are free but require registration. Register online at http://bit.ly/wiselectures.
· Big Data Management Promises and Challenges – Nov 28
Attendance Reminder for Parents and Students: Attendance line 206-878-1259
A phone call is REQUIRED to the school each day of an absence AND a parent signed note is REQUIRED upon the student’s return to school in order for the absence to be excused.
New WA state law for coding student absences: Beginning this academic year, schools are required to mark absences due to family vacation as UNEXCUSED. This is change from previous practice. We ask for your understanding and cooperation and want to remind families that excused absences are permitted for illness, religious reasons, and school-related functions.
From Your PTSA
Special eScrip Bonu$ offer from Bartell Drugs on purchases Nov. 23-25th.
Bartell Drugs will contribute an additional 10% back to AHS on all qualifying purchases when you shop with their B Caring Card that's registered in your eScrip profile. If you haven't yet signed up for the eScrip fundraising program at Aviation High School, please visit http://www.escrip.com/. If you previously enrolled, please visit the site to re-enroll (requires annual renewal of your profile). Also be sure that all your cards are registered, including your Safeway shopping card. Our Group is 500005738 (not to be confused with AHS in New York). Thank you for your support.
Bartell Drugs will contribute an additional 10% back to AHS on all qualifying purchases when you shop with their B Caring Card that's registered in your eScrip profile. If you haven't yet signed up for the eScrip fundraising program at Aviation High School, please visit http://www.escrip.com/. If you previously enrolled, please visit the site to re-enroll (requires annual renewal of your profile). Also be sure that all your cards are registered, including your Safeway shopping card. Our Group is 500005738 (not to be confused with AHS in New York). Thank you for your support.
Counselor Corner & Quote of the Week: “Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!”
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