February 04, 2013
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Robotics Study Hall M – Th 3:45 – 5:00 PM – Room 8
Monday: Skunkworks Team 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: A Block Day
Skunkworks Team 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: Six Period Afternoon Assembly Day
Afternoon 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 - 1:00
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period 5
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1:05 - 1:50
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Assembly
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1:55 - 2:40
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Period 5
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2:45 - 3:30
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Period 6
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Multi-Cultural Assembly
Theatre Club 3:45 – 6:45 PM
Skunkworks Team 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: B Bock day
Skunkworks Team 6:00 – 9:00
Friday: Ultimate Frisbee Practice after school
Saturday: Skunkworks Team 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Principal’s Message:
Our Science Olympians rocked it this past weekend as they played host to 22 teams from around Washington and Oregon Aviation High School
· In Remote Sensing and Astronomy, Lauren Crom, Sasha Freidrich, Caitlin Schaefer, and Andrea Wooley tied for 2nd overall
· In Chem Lab, Forensics, Materials Science, and Thermodynamics, Jessica Mannard and Dustin Werran placed 3rd overall
· In Gravity Vehicle, Boomilever, and Write It / Do It, Mike Huynh and Gurinder Chhokar placed 4th overall. Bridget Heiland and Zibraan Ali placed 5th in Boomilever.
· In Mag Lev Vehicle, Carlos Navarro, Joshua Stueck placed 3rd while Hudson Hohimer and Jason Snodgrass placed 5th.
· In Elastic Launch, Fermi Questions, and Robot Arm, Allen May and Kishan Vekaria placed 3rd overall, and Michael Torrey and Austin McHenry placed 5th.
Congratulations to Head Coach McComb and Assistant Coach Dyer for their superb inspiration of the team and to all the AHS staff who helped make the invitational possible. Special thanks, too, for all the help from parents, guardians and boosters! Event supervisors and proctors (Mr. & Mrs. Vader, Mrs. Lemley, Mr. & Mrs. Young, Ms. Weeks, Mrs. May, Mr. Wooley, Mr. Albertson, Mr. & Mrs. DeWeese, Ms. Sando, and Mrs. Crom), photographer Mrs. Huey, and support staff Mr. Albertson, Eben and Mrs. Schumann, and Mrs. Spielberg are greatly thanked, too, for their outstanding support.
Our very best wishes, Olympians, at Regional Competitions March 16 at Highline Community College
A boy was crossing the road one day when a frog called out to him and said, "If you kiss me, I'll turn into a beautiful princess." He bent over, picked up the frog and put it in his pocket.
The frog spoke up again and said, "If you kiss me and turn me back into a beautiful Princess, I will stay with you for one week." The boy took the frog out of his pocket, smiled at it and returned it to his pocket.
The frog then cried out, "If you kiss me and turn me back into a beautiful Princess, I'll stay with you and do *anything* you want." Again the boy took the frog out, smiled at it and put it back into his pocket. Finally the frog asked, "What is it? I've told you I'm a beautiful Princess, that I'll stay with you for a week and do *anything* you want. Why won't you kiss me?"
The boy said, "Look, I'm engineering major. I don't have time for girlfriends, but a talking frog is really cool."
Ah…Mr. McComb, you gotta love him! And we all know that our AHS future engineering majors aren’t like the boy described in the joke!
Congratulations to senior, Chad Crooks, on his acceptance to Montana State University Chad Chad
We have a special multicultural assembly this Wednesday, planned by our ASB. The schedule this week has been revised to accommodate the mid-week assembly, so be prepared for a block day on Tuesday and again on Thursday.
Cheers for an extraordinary week of learning! I am honored to be your principal.
~Reba G.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wooden Roses for Valentine’s Day!
Science Olympiad will be selling wooden roses from 6 Feb. to 15 Feb. and can be purchased during lunch. Roses sell for $1 each, $5 for half a dozen and $9 for a full dozen. With over 20 different colors and two different styles (Petite buds and half-opened), these roses are the perfect way to show others that you care. Buy them for yourself, your family and your friends. The roses may be made out of wood, but they look like real roses. The roses will be delivered to students during 6th period on Valentine's Day, February 14th. Students with questions can contact Hiren Ajudia at ajudia101@hotmail.com.
Project Amelia will be hosting its very own first movie night Friday, February 15, in Mr. McComb's room! Tickets will go on sale for $5 on Monday, February 11, in the cafeteria. Pizza, pop, cookies, and candy will be provided. We will be showing Pitch Perfect. All funds will be going toward the Museum of Flight
Mr. Kelly is in need of two students Friday who would be willing to escort visiting teachers to AHS classrooms. Students need to be available from 2:15-2:30 on Friday. If interested, let Mr. Kelly know by Wednesday.
From Your ASB:
- Mr. Aviation:
- Spirit Shack: This Friday, all t-shirts are $5! All other items will be discounted as long as you show your ASB Card at the time of purchase. Come visit the Shack during lunch and check out some of our new items!
Previous NOTAM Announcements – but still Relevant
National Honor Society Announcements
From Your National Honors Society Executive Board - Sureetha, Max, Camila, and Sasha:
Starting January 28, 2013 your National Honor Society is hosting a toy drive competition. The toys will be donated to children at Seattle Children's Hospital, which is hosting a charity event for the sick children. Please donate any number of toys and bring them to the cafeteria.
There are some VERY IMPORTANT rules (set by Seattle Children's Hospital for the toy drive):
o Only NEW toys
o New toys must be unwrapped
o All new toys must NOT have any connection to violence
It is essential that these rules are followed due to the safety, health, and well-being of the patients.
The winning class will receive 100 spirit points and a root beer float party.
But the competition ends on February 22, 2013, so hurry and bring in you NEW TOYS.
(Don't let the Seniors win again!) (Sorry Seniors.)
Amateur Radio Opportunity :
Attention Students, Families, and Staff of Aviation High School
- Microsoft has announced their summer high school internship, which is full time, paid and VERY COMPETITIVE. They are also offering a 3 day boot camp, another great opportunity for those interested in computer science and software engineering. More information is on the Career Bulletin Board and website. Please let Mrs. Burr know if you plan to apply, she has some tips and requirements- we’d really like to see an AHS student selected for one of the twenty positions offered for students throughout the region.
- The Royal Aeronautical Society is offering a voluntary internship for a sophomore or junior, beginning in mid-February. The new intern will work with an experienced “lead intern” from AHS to assist with and attend 5-7 board meetings, lectures and the Joe Sutter Dinner offered by RAeS, beginning this February and extending over the course of the next year. More information is on the Career Bulletin Board and Website.
- GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Full time, paid internship for juniors who want to go into engineering with BLR Performance Innovation in Everett. Don’t miss out. Application deadline is March 1, 2013. See Mrs. Burr or the Career Bulletin Board or website for more information.
· GIRLS ROCK MATH Internships: Multiple positions for AHS female students in any grade to work in fun camps in West Seattle. Camps inspire young girls to pursue math and science and are offered in July. Pick up an application from Ms. Burr. The deadline is February 27, 2013.
· Juniors pursuing engineering- what a dream to intern for RAISBECK Engineering this summer! 30 hours/week, paid internship, south Seattle location, application deadline March 1, 2013.
· AEROTEC Engineering will be offering 1-2 paid, full time engineering internships next summer. Aerotec is located in South Seattle and while targeting Seniors, they will also consider Juniors who will be pursuing an engineering degree, are top students and passionate about the field. Deadline for application is March 15, 2013.
· Future pilots and aviation business professionals- 2 part time, volunteer positions are now open with Clay Lacy Aviation- one of the world’s premier aircraft charter and management companies. Sophomores and juniors may apply; application deadline is March 15, 2013.
The Museum of Flight is hosting Women Fly!, an event for young women in high school who may be interested in an aviation and aerospace career. This year’s theme is “50 Years of Women in Space.” Participants will attend hands-on workshops, a networking lunch, and get to listen to aviation/aerospace women professionals. See Ms. Burr if interested.
What: Women Fly!
Date: Friday, March 8, 2013
Time: 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
Fee: Registration: $10
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.
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/ .
Boeing Job Shadow: On March 28, 2013, 60 Aviation High School Students will get to tour the Boeing Company’s Auburn Plant, learn about the wide variety of career opportunities there are with Boeing, and participate in fun workshops. All students are invited to participate except those on the Robotics Team. We’ll be leaving AHS by bus at 7:00 am and returning around 2:15 pm. First come, first served, so sign up in the Career Center and turn your field trip permission form in to Ms. Burr.
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
Senior Graduation Party Information:
It's 2013 and June will be here before you know it....have you purchased your Grad Party Ticket yet?
If not, now is a great time to do so! For $125, your Senior will enjoy a terrific post-graduation party at iFly, celebrating with their Graduating Class one final time. Please fill out and return the ticket form with funds to Aviation High to ensure your senior a spot! The Grad Party Committee will sell tickets during lunch on Thursday’s beginning February 7. If you can help by taking a day to sell, please let us know by emailing Grad Party Chair Mindy McClean at mindymacster@hotmail.com. Many hands make light work...so if you can lend a hand, that would be great!
Aviation PTSA Ultimate Frisbee Extra Winter Practices will be held on Fridays at AHS from 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Scheduled Fridays are:
· Feb. 8
· Feb. 15
· Feb. 22
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
Katie Carper
Juniors: UW Math Academy is a FREE 4-week residential and intensive math program designed for high school juniors who are interested in pursuing engineering and technology. The goal of the program is to enhance students’ strengths in math problem solving to better prepare them for the rigorous college-level mathematics coursework required of top engineering schools like the University of Washington’s College of Engineering. In particular, we hope to serve underrepresented, low-income, first-generation, and female students and support them in their goals of becoming engineers. During the program, students will engage with alumni, current students, and UW faculty. They will tour the facilities of companies like Boeing and Amazon and get a first-hand look at what it means to be an engineer. Students will get to enjoy their surroundings with trips to Pike Place Market and Snoqualmie Falls, and activities like canoeing on Lake Washington or playing intramurals in UW facilities. Participants also get individualized college admissions advising from UW admissions counselors.
The application for the 2013 Math Academy is now available online in PDF format at www.uwmathacademy.org.
Applications are due on Friday, March 15. A representative from Math Academy will be presenting at 1 PM in room 17 on Wednesday, February 13. Please sign up with Ms. Carper if you are interested in attending the presentation.
The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship helps low- and middle-income Washington State residents earn bachelor’s degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and health care. The application period is NOW through Feb. 18, 2013. Applications are available at: http://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/page.aspx?pid=992
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
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
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:
"When everything seems to be going against you, remember:
The airplane takes off against the wind, not with it."
~Henry Ford
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