December 10, 2012
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Winter Break: Dec 19 – Jan 1, 2013. Students return to school Jan 2, 2013.
Monday: Another fabulous day of learning!
Tuesday: Speech and Debate 3:35–5:00 PM
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00-8:00 PM —Room 7
Wednesday: Scholarship Information Session 1:00 PM – Room 2
No students on campus after 4:00 p.m. please!
Thursday: Culture Club 3:45 – 4:45 PM - Room 24
High School Information Night at Cascade Middle School
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00-8:00 PM —Room 7
Speech and Debate Gig Harbor
Friday: Speech and Debate Bellevue College
Saturday Speech and Debate Bellevue College
Principal’s Message:
Thank you to all student ambassadors who have assisted with marketing and recruitments efforts this year. We concluded our presentations to middle school students last week and have just one more Information Program for 8th Graders & Families, which is scheduled for January. Applications are coming in each day for the Class of 2017, and we again expect a large applicant pool. We will interview during February and March and send out letters of invitation during the first week of April.
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected for Phase I of the Washington Aerospace Scholars program, sponsored by the Museum of Flight
Last Thursday, Mr. Kelly, Ms. Burr and I had the pleasure of attending the Pacific Northwest Business Aircraft Association’s (PNBAA) annual holiday meeting and reception, which was held at the Museum of Flight Austin Aviation High School
Doug Wilson, PNBAA Member & Employee of Galvin Flying, presents $10,000 check to AHS students and staff.
I encourage you to read through the Announcements section of the NOTAM for lots of great opportunities planned by the ASB and others. Everyone should always check Ms. Carper’s “Counselor Corner”, which is toward the very end of the NOTAM!
My best to all for a joyful week of learning. As a reminder, we dismiss for the winter holiday vacation at 3:30 p.m. next Tuesday, December 18. Unless you have a scheduled event and will be supervised by an AHS staff member, please plan to be off campus by no later than 4:30 p.m. so that our staff can get on their way, too.
~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.
SENIORS: If you wish to submit a senior photo to be printed in the yearbook, please do so by January 10, 2013. You can email digital pictures to michelle.juarez@highlineschool.org or you can submit a hard copy directly to Ms. Juarez in room 20.
Congratulations to the following Museum of Flight Interns
o David Guthrie – Airpark Host
o Khouga Rollins, Kira Walters & Olivia Shiffer – Access Guides in the Crew Compartment of the Space Shuttle
Culture Club is hosting a Winter Wonderland talent show, January 25, 2013.
We are looking for musicians, actors, dancers, comedians, martial artists, visual artists, gymnasts, and more to show off what they can do. Clubs can perform as well as a way of building and celebrating your community/team spirit! We have had wonderful lip syncs and group dance numbers done in the past. They were the highlight of the show and we’d love to have you perform! Sign up for auditions in Room 24.
From your ASB
· Adopt-A-Family for Christmas for both AHS Students and Staff is almost over - the last day to turn in your gifts is Wednesday, December 12. Ornaments are still available. PLEASE select an ornament from the Christmas tree and help fulfill this family’s needs. YOU CAN DO IT! WE CAN DO IT!
· Canned Food Drive Tyee High School
· Jostens Leadership Conference Are you interested in attending this year's Jostens Leadership Conference? The Jostens Leadership Conference is an annual event where students from schools all around Washington State come together to gain a fresh perspective on what it means to be a leader. There will guest speakers, spirit competitions between schools, and just endless fun. This year's conference is on Monday, January 28, 2013 at Hazen High School
· The December Advisory Competition is ON! Are you ready for another competition? The December theme is “Gingerbread House” and will be held on Wednesday, December 12. ASB will provide gingerbread house kits to each advisory. Everyone participates, get creative, and bring materials from home for your gingerbread house. We can't wait to see your ADVISORY creative side!
· Write a Letter Day! Students - have you been writing letters to those you appreciate? This event spans over two days, December 17 & 18, in case someone forgets to trade their letters on the first day. REMEMBER THAT IT ONLY TAKES A SMALL STEP (LIKE WRITING A LETTER) THAT CAN MAKE AN IMPACT ON SOMEONE'S LIFE.
- Poetry Slam --Thank you to all of our participants and to all of you who came to listen and appreciate some amazing poetry! Congratulations to our winners: Katie McConville, Cyprus Richardson, and Amy Parker! Honorable Mention was awarded to Gabby Rivera, Vincent Pierce, and Micheal Torrey. A special thanks to our judges as well, including Mr. Hoehne and Mrs. Fitzpatrick.
- Spirit Shack--Stay tuned for some NEW items coming soon to the Spirit Shack…including scarves, some new hoodies and t-shirts. Stop by on Fridays during lunch for some great discounts, especially if you are an ASB card holder.
- ASB Meetings--Have you ever wondered what happens during an ASB Meeting? Our group meets every Wednesday during lunch and Advisory in Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s room. Stop in sometime and listen to our conversation. You can even help provide input! Our meetings are public and we invite you to join us. Learn more about your student leaders and how you can help support activities that are happening right here on campus.
Previous NOTAM Announcements – but still Relevant
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. Deadline is Dec.11th. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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 in honor of our veterans. Their annual Veteran’s Day concert played to a full auditorium - pieces included the “Armed Forces Salute”, “Sinatra in Concert”, “Big Band Favorites” and “America the Beautiful”. Membership in the Boeing Concert Band, conducted by Alexei Girsh, is open to all Boeing employees, vendors and their family members, in addition to students being mentored by Boeing employees. Their concert season typically consists of venues such as parks, the Ballard Locks, the Museum, and schools in the 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 – all are welcome. Check their website for future dates: http://www.becb.org/
The NW Aviation Conference & Trade Show will be held February 23 & 24 at the Puyallup Fair Grounds. Aviation High School has “manned” a display table each year since 2004, with our Wingman Extraordinaire Tamera Nason organizing student participation. Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the event.
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
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. Registration opens March 1, 2013 and there is no registration fee. Competitors and advisors stay and dine free on campus, May 17 – 19. Visit http://imagine.wsu.edu/ .
From Your PTSA
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December Skunkworks Parent Meeting; Tuesday, December 11 at 6:30 PM staff lounge.
Parents will discuss the final planning for the competition season, including travel and lodging. Kickoff is Saturday January 5, 2013. Final car pool arrangements will be covered for the kickoff. We will also have an update on fundraising including the Business Outreach Program and the Letter Writing Campaign.
Aviation PTSA Ultimate Frisbee Extra Winter Practices will be held on Fridays (school days only) from 2:00 to 4:00pm, at Aviation. Scheduled Fridays are: Dec. 14, Jan. 4, Jan. 11, Jan. 25. February dates to be determined. Games against other schools will commence with Spring season in March.
Important: New Ultimate Frisbee Participant Information
New Participants May Start if Enrollment Forms are Completed (Winter Aviation PTSA Ultimate Frisbee is open to those students who enrolled in the Fall Season). Email Volunteer Parent, Sandy Nielse, for winter enrollment information at sjnielsen@comcast.net.
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, please attend if you are interested!
Upcoming college visits:
· Purdue University: Tuesday, December 18 at 10:15-10:55 AM—Students interested in aeronautics and astronautics should attend! Please sign up with Ms. Carper. You will be excused from class for this presentation. Freshmen, sophomores, juniors…this is a great opportunity for you to learn about their programs! The head of Purdue’s astro and aero department will be here to make the presentation. Come with your questions!
· Sophomores and Juniors: Each summer Yale offers highly selective, two-week academic and leadership experiences for exceptional high school students. Formerly the Yale Ivy Scholars Program, it has been renamed Yale Young Global Scholars Program for Outstanding High School Students to better reflect the international focus of the program. Now in its twelfth year, the program draws together a diverse group of students from all over the world to live on Yale's campus, learn from Yale faculty, and analyze and debate key ideas about law, government, economics, history, and grand strategy. Visit the website for more details.
Attention Junior Women: Women in STEM High School Aerospace Scholars is an interactive on-line science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning experience for female high school juniors from across the U.S., culminating in a one-week residential experience at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. Offered at no cost to the student, WISH consists of eight online modules and a final project from January 2013 through May 2013 under the guidance of certified educators. Based on success in the online coursework, students may be selected to attend a weeklong summer experience where they will interact with NASA scientists, engineers and technologists to design a human mission to Mars. Additionally throughout the online portion and summer experience, these young women will be introduced to NASA female role models who will share their education and career paths. Please visit project website for additional information and the application, www.wish.aerospacescholars.org. The deadline for the application and all supporting documentation is midnight CT, January 3, 2013.
Quote of the Week: “Happy Holidays!”
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