December 03, 2012
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
December is a month of presents, holiday travels, and family time.
It is also the time of year when most charitable giving happens.
Monday: Another fabulous day of learning!
Tuesday: GE Aviation Field Trip with Mrs. Pappas
Student Recruitment at Cascade Middle School
Speech and Debate 3:35–5:00 PM
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00-8:00 PM —Room 7
Wednesday: Mentor
Poetry Slam 3:30–5:00
Speech and Debate 3:35–5:00 PM
Theatre Club 3:45–4:45 – in the gym
FAFSA and Financial Aid Information for Seniors 5:00 – 7:30 PM – Tyee Ed Complex
General PTSA Meeting 6:00 – 7:00 PM – gym
Presentation on status of new school--by Principal Gilman
Thursday: College Presentation: University of Washington
Information Night 6:00-9:00 PM
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00-8:00 PM —Room 7
Friday: Speech and Debate Auburn High School
Saturday Speech and Debate Auburn High School
Principal’s Message:
Congratulations to Andrew Hoppe on his acceptance to the University of Edinburgh and University of St. Andrews, both in Scotland, for study of History. Andrew has not yet accepted either since he has applied to U.S. schools including Grinnell, University of Chicago
Thank you to everyone who participated in our recruitment program at Pacific Middle School Cascade Middle School
Our second Information Program for 8th Graders & Parents will be held this Thursday from 6:00-9:00 p.m. A pizza dinner will be served to those who are on Mrs. Hiranaka’s official list (only those whose names have been submitted by a staff member). We appreciate everyone for serving an ambassador. Our last program will be held in January.
On Wednesday, December 12 the AHS staff will be holding our holiday gathering off campus, so the office and all classrooms will be closed at 4:00 p.m. that day. Students and parents: Please plan accordingly for transportation. We all thank you in advance!
Congratulations ASB for planning this year’s Tolo, held last Saturday evening. By all reports, it was successful! Thank you to Ms. Fitzpatrick, Dr. and Mrs. Katims, Ms. Juarez, Mr. McComb, and Mr. Kelly who served as chaperones, too!
Check out the Announcements section for opportunities and acknowledgements.
Wishing you a gratifying week of learning. I am honored to be your principal.
~Reba G.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATTENDANCE NOTES:
· 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 a 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.
· REMINDER for Families Scheduling Summer Vacations--Be prepared for your AHS student to attend school on Thursday, August 29, 2013. The first two days of school prepare your student for a great start to a new school year!
· Student Athletes— please remember to check in weekly with your advisor and notify them of your participation status. All winter athletes who did not participate in a fall sport must pick up their ALE paperwork this week from Mr. Kelly.
Congratulations to Gabby Rivera and Savan Vekaria who have been selected to intern as Program Assistants for STEM Careers for Mrs. Burr.
Important: Students and Staff!
The Interact Club has been asked by leaders at Madrona Elementary School to help by donating an item (toy/game/book) for low income students for the upcoming holidays. There are so many children right in our own communities who have too little to look forward to during the holidays; the need is higher than ever this year. If you can bring one item, you will make a difference for one girl or boy. Please bring your donated toy/game/book to Mrs. Burr’s office in the Career Center
Two paid internships are offered with HOBART MACHINED PRODUCTS for students interested in manufacturing engineering, business and quality control. Juniors are given priority with sophomores and seniors considered. Interns can start part time now but bulk of the internship will be this summer; location is east of Covington- 45 minutes south and east of AHS. More information on AHS Career website, bulletin board and from Mrs. Burr. Application deadline is January 4, 2013.
On Sunday, November 11th, Aviation High sophomore Andy Beal and the Boeing Employee’s Concert Band played at the Museum of Flight Puget Sound area. As part of the Boeing Concert Band, Andy will earn fine art credit toward graduation upon completing a Fine Arts contract. Their next concert will be held December 15th at the Museum of Flight
The NW Aviation Conference & Trade Show will be held February 23 & 24 at the Puyallup Fair Grounds. Aviation High School
Featuring:
Helicopter Workshops 99’s Flying Companions Seminar IA Maintenance Renewal Weather Workshops
Women of Aviation - You Are an Inventor Contest--Your challenge is to conceive a new padding system or a new type of adjustable space suit that improves freedom of movement for tomorrow’s space explorers. Eligibility requirements are as follows: Female(s), 13 – 19 years of age, Individual or Group. Follow the link below for details. Entry deadline is February 8, 2013.
Speak Up 2012 Survey--from now until Friday, December 21, the Speak Up 2012 Survey is open. As a component of the Speak Up National Research Project, the Speak Up survey collects and reports data on STEM-related topics and the use of educational technology. The survey audience is K-12 students, their families, educators, administrators, and the ed tech staff, like yourself, who support technology-enriched teaching and learning. All Washington schools — public, private, tribal and online— are registered, so that staff and students can complete the 20-minute survey. You’ll find multiple choice and open-ended questions. All information is 100% confidential. The directions for the survey and site to enter the survey are found at--http://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/washington.html If prompted for a secret word, please enter su4wa2012.
Association of Computer Professionals in Education (ACPE) Scholarships these scholarships are available to graduation high school seniors who have been actively involved in the use of technology during their high school careers and are planning to pursue studies in a technology related field. Four $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to four deserving students in Washington and Oregon. Application deadline is March 1, 2013. Follow the link below for details and to download an application: http://www.acpenw.org/home/scholarships
From your ASB
- Make-A-Wish Project: AHS Students 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 $1 during lunch. One-hundred percent of the profit goes towards the expense of sending a child to Disneyland. Your contributions will help give hope, strength and joy to our sponsored Make-A-Wish Kid. EVERYONE CAN HELP! This is a great opportunity for you to serve others and really show that this is the season for giving! For more information, please come to the ASB Spirit Shack or contact Tran Tonnu tonnu.tran@yahoo.com.
- 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 HOLIDAY TREE LOCATED IN THE CAFETERIA. Each ornament will have an item written on it (the item that family needs). After you get the item, please bring it to Ms. Fitzpatrick (Room 22). This is a good opportunity for you to help out the community! DON'T FORGET TO LOOK FOR THE HOLIDAY TREE AND PICK-UP AN ORNAMENT!*Staff-- you can help as well! There will be another tree in the staff lounge. AS A SCHOOL, WE CAN FULFILL THIS FAMILY NEEDS! SO LET’S CONTINUE PICKING UP THOSE ORNAMENTS! Please turn in gifts no later than December 12!
· Aviation is competing with Tyee High School to raise canned food drive from November 28th to December 12th. The collected food will be donated to the Des Moines Food Bank. Students can donate their canned food in designated class boxes. Any nonperishable item works, including items like oatmeal, whole grain pastas, brown rice, tomato products, canned vegetables, canned fish or other meat, beans, and much more. The winning class will receive 100 spirit points at the end of the competition. For more information, contact Hiren Ajudia, Nick Vale, or Anastasia Pallis.
- 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!
- Jostens Leadership Conference--AHS has once again been invited to attend the Jostens Leadership Conference at Hazen High School on Monday, January 28th, 2013. The conference is fun and energizing with quite a few schools from all over the area in attendance. Students will interact with peers from other schools, share ideas, meet new people, and gain a fresh perspective on what it means to be a leader. There will be two motivational speakers, lunch, and a day filled with all kinds of activities to get you energized and feeling good. Upon return, students will be expected to participate in various activities and promote certain campaigns in order to improve school culture and school spirit. Students from any grade level are invited to apply. Applications will be available in Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s room (22) by Tuesday, December 4th. Applications will be due no later than Friday, December 14th, 2012. 45 students will be chosen to attend. A bus will be provided but attendees will be asked to pay $15, which includes a t-shirt and covers the cost of lunch. If you are interested in going and paying the $15 fee is a challenge, some scholarships are available. Come and talk to Mrs. Fitzpatrick if you have any questions or concerns. If you’d like to apply to attend this fun-filled day, please see come grab an application. Apply now and don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!
- Poetry Slam Competition--Attention all poets who are signed up and/or interested in competing in the Poetry Slam this Wednesday: There will be a sound check and rehearsal after school today, Monday, December 3rd from 3:35-4:30 PM. Please come to the gym immediately after school so you can practice reading your poem and using the microphone. This is a Junior fundraiser, so we welcome ALL students and staff to attend. Refreshments will be sold and we would love an audience! The Poetry Slam begins at 3:45 on Wednesday, December 5th after school. Come listen to some FABULOUS poetry and enjoy sipping on a cool drink. The event itself is FREE, and the refreshments won’t break your bank. See you there!
Previous NOTAM Announcements – but still Relevant
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/ .
From Your PTSA
Upcoming General PTSA Meeting for all parents will be held this Wednesday, December 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the gym. As part of the agenda, Principal Gilman will provide an update of the new school!
Counselor Corner
Scholarships for Seniors: Southcenter Rotary will hold an info session about their $1,000 scholarships on December 12 at 1 PM in room 2. Scholarships are available to all students, so please attend if you are interested!
FAFSA and Financial Aid Information for Seniors: We are teaming up with the Tyee Campus to offer financial aid information and FAFSA assistance. The event will be on Wednesday, December 5th from 5-7:30 PM at Tyee Educational Complex 4424 S188th #800, SeaTac, WA 98188.
College Presentation: University of Washington Bothell: Thursday, December 6 at 1 PM.
Quote of the Week
“The robbed that smiles, steals something from the thief."
--William Shakespeare,
British playwright
British playwright
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