January 07, 2013
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
EOC Make-up Testing - Six Period Day Schedule M - F
Robotics Study Hall M – Th 3:45 – 5:00 PM – room 8
Monday: VIP’s from WA Policy Institute on campus—10:15-12:15
Skunkworks Team 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: Math EOC Make-up Exam
Winter athletes-report to gym at 12:15 for information session.
Aviation Careers Field Trip to Aerojet with Nancy Pappas!
Josten Leadership Conference Informational during lunch-Room 22
See Announcements for details
Skunkworks Team 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: Math EOC Make-up Exam
Martin Luther King Day Assembly – Afternoon Assembly Schedule
End of Day Assembly
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8:00 - 8:50
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Period 0
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9:00 - 9:45
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Period 1
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9:50 - 10:35
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Period 2
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10:40 - 11:25
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Period 3
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11:30 - 12:15
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Period 4
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12:15 - 12:45
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Lunch
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12:50 - 1:35
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period 5
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1:40 - 2:25
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Period 6
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2:30 - 3:20
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Assembly
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3:20 - 3:30
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Dismissal back to class
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Leadership Workshop 3:30 – 4:30 PM – gym
Skunkworks Team 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: Information Program for Prospective Students and Families 6:00 – 9:00 PM – school campus
Skunkworks Team 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: Early Dismissal – 2:00 PM for Students; Professional Collaboration Time for Staff
Speech & Debate – University of Puget Sound
Saturday: Skunkworks Team 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Speech & Debate – University of Puget Sound
Principal’s Message:
Last week I reported that report cards would be mailed home the week of January 21-25, which was in error. Our registrar has kindly reminded me that they will go out the following Monday, January 28. My apologies for not getting it right the first time!
The semester ends January 17 so exams will occur next week and final projects will be due. An exam schedule is provided in the Announcements section so that you can plan your study time accordingly.
This is an action-packed, five day week of learning that includes a special MLK Assembly on Wednesday sponsored by our ASB, the Skunks sharing FIRST’s new game for the 2013 season, and our last Information Night for Eighth Graders and Families on Thursday. Enjoy it all, and remember to read through the Announcements section of the NOTAM for new opportunities and events. And study for your finals!
Honored to be your principal—Reba G.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to Emmanuel Rujoni and Noah Palmer who will be interning in the Airpark with the Museum of Flight, and to Alyda Sorm and Nikki Macias who will be interning as Gallery Ambassadors with the Museum of Flight.
First Semester Final Exam Schedule: Not all classes administer a final exam at the semester. However, the classes identified below are scheduling exams on the following dates.
January 10
· Geography
January 14
· US History
January 15
· Literature
· AP Literature
· US History
January 16 Periods 1, 3, and 5
· AP Physics and CAD
· Spanish
· Info Tech
· Pre-Calculus
· Health
January 17 Periods 2, 4 and 6
· Info Tech
· Physics
· Spanish
· Pre-Calculus
· Geography
· World Literature
· Health
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations there is perhaps no greater challenge facing our country than increasing understanding and cooperation among people of different racial backgrounds. It is a challenge that every new generation encounters. We therefore believe that young people have a particularly important role to play, and hope, through the Princeton Prize, to recognize and encourage young people who have made or are making efforts to improve racial harmony. Application deadline is January 31, 2013.
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations consists of regionally awarded $1,000 cash awards as well as an annual symposium on race.
The Highline High School Highline High School
If you are currently participating in high school sports and are using an ALE contract, please report to the gym on Tuesday at 12:15 for an information session. Please see Mr. Kelly if you have questions.
From your ASB:
· MLK Assembly: The MLK assembly will take place on Wednesday, January 9, in the gym 2:30 – 3:30 PM. Together, we will celebrate the life and achievements of Dr. King. We are very excited to announce that Houston Kraft will be our guest speaker. He will be staying after the assembly to teach a leadership workshop (3:30-4:30) in the gym and you are invited to attend. The workshop is free, but there are only 60 spots available. Sign up outside Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s door if you are interested in attending. Mr. Kraft has spoken at HOBY Leadership conferences, schools, and workshops all over Washington and across the United States . He is a motivational speaker and leadership trainer who helps students see the big picture and embrace acts of love. He is also an active servant leader in our community.
· Jostens Leadership Conference: There were more than 70 students who applied to attend this popular conference. An application review committee read each and every application carefully. It was not an easy process to select the 45 students who would attend the conference because there were so many spectacular candidates. All applicants received an email informing them of their application status. A list of students who were selected is also posted outside of Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s classroom. We would like to thank those of you who applied to attend the Jostens Leadership Conference.
If you were selected to attend the conference, you must attend the mandatory informational meeting on Tuesday, January 8 during lunch in room 22. We can’t wait to see you there!
- Spirit Shack: We are running a special this week! All white t-shirts (with AHS designs) are $5 this Friday during lunch. Come check them out!
Previous NOTAM Announcements – but still Relevant
New Internship! Two volunteer part time internships for students who want to become pilots or work in aviation business with AcuWings, a charter company at Renton Municipal Airport
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.
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.
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/ .
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.
From Your PTSA
Aviation PTSA Ultimate Frisbee Extra Winter Practices will be held on Fridays at AHS (school days only) from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Scheduled Fridays are:
· 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 Nielsen, for winter enrollment information at sjnielsen@comcast.net.
Counselor Corner
Second Semester Schedules will be distributed during first period on Wednesday, January 9. Schedule change forms will be available in the main office. Schedule changes valid ONLY if you were scheduled into an incorrect core class (non-elective). See Ms. Carper with additional questions regarding your 2nd semester schedule.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Help: Talk to experts and get help filling out the FAFSA.
BRING: Parent, FAFSA PIN, Social Security #, Driver’s License (if you have one), Recent Financial Returns and Financial records for you and your parents. If you don’t have all of the paperwork, we can still help you complete part of the FAFSA.
AHS students and parents should plan to attend after 3:30PM and select the location most convenient for you.
Highline High School
January 8 – 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Tyee Campus
January 8 – 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
January 9 – 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
January 10– 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Mount Rainier
January 10– 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cascade Warbirds is offering scholarships to students over age 15 for private pilot ground school and two free flights. The application is available at www.cascadewarbirds.org. Deadline: February 28, 2013
Upcoming college visits:
· 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.
DEADLINES AND NOTIFICATION DATES
Politics, Law, and Economics Program (PLE)
• The early decision deadline is March 1, 2013
• The regular application deadline is April 18, 2013
Studies in Grand Strategy Program (GS)
• The early decision deadline is March 8, 2013
• The regular application deadline is May 3, 2013
Quote of the Week:
“There is flattery in friendship.”
~William Shakespeare
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