February 25, 2013
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Monday: Skunkworks Team 6:00 – 9:00
Tuesday: Channel 13 Reporter on Campus 8 – 10 AM
Superintendent’s Coffee Chat Marvista Elementary
Skunkworks Team 6:00 – 9:00
Wednesday: Boeing Insitu Scan Eagle Presentations 1:00 – 3:15 PM in the gym
Theatre Club 3:45 – 6:45 PM
Skunkworks Team 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Student Interviews—Class of 2017, 4:00-8:00 PM
School Board Meeting Hilltop Elementary 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Thursday: VIPs on Campus 1:30 – 3:00
Senior Graduation Party Tickets Available during Lunch - cafeteria
Skunkworks Team 6:00 – 9:00
Friday: Ultimate Frisbee Practice after school
Saturday: Skunkworks Team 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Student Interviews, Class of 2017— 9:00 AM -5:00 PM
Principal’s Message:
Scholars, we are now at the mid point of third quarter! It’s a very good time to reflect on your progress and refine goals, if necessary, to meet your learning targets. Parents and guardians—we encourage you to do frequent checks of your student’s progress on Edline and also have conversations at home about the importance of staying on track for learning. Our staff is also available for conferences and providing extra support when needed. Third quarter ends March 29.
Please read the Announcements section for new information and opportunities. As always, I am honored to be your principal. May you have an “Oscar/Academy Award” week of learning!
~Reba G.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Benton Coblentz has been appointed to the Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC), a group of 22 members aged 14 to 18 who discuss issues that affect youth of our state and make recommendations to the Washington State Legislature. Membership on the council is reviewed and approved by Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen. January 28th was LYAC’s “Action Day” in Olympia
Congratulations to Senior Sam McClean, whose 200 Free Relay earned a medal, coming in 8th place at the 4A State Championships last weekend! Great way to wrap up the season and terrific high school swim career!
ATTENTION ALL PILOTS! If you have a picture of you and your plane or you flying a plane or a picture of you and a plane, please send it to Jennifer Luoma (luomajen@gmail.com). Thanks!
Imagine Highline: Your Game-Changing Ideas for Our Schools (Message from the superintendent)
Have you seen Highline’s new online discussion forum website, Imagine Highline? It’s an easy way for staff, students, families, and community members to give input on issues facing our schools.
On Imagine Highline, you can post ideas, comment on others’ ideas, and engage in discussions with fellow community members. It is a way to exchange ideas in a format that fits into our busy lives, knowing we don’t always have time or energy to attend public meetings. We will be talking about all kinds of topics over the coming months.
Our first conversation is about the new strategic plan that will guide our schools for the next three years. The core team of parents, teachers, principals, and district and community leaders building that plan are asking you to participate. They want your ideas and feedback so this will truly be the community’s plan for our schools.
The core team is looking for big ideas to drive a plan that will be a game-changer for Highline students. Imagine Highline is a place where you can share your boldest hopes for our children and our community. What experiences do you want students to have? What should our schools be like? What kind of community do you want to live in, and how can schools make our community all we want it to be?
From Your ASB:
Spring Fling: AHS students, are you ready to show your spirit? On Monday, March 11th we will host a pep assembly celebrating our Spring Fling Dance. There will be many class competitions and other fun activities which will allow everyone to show off his/her school spirit! Spring Fling will be held on Saturday, March 16th from 8 pm - 11 pm in the cafeteria. Tickets will be sold during lunch March 13th-15th and at the door the night of the dance. This dance is sponsored by the Freshmen, and is one way classes raise money for group/class activities and Prom. Please support this fundraiser by attending! The theme is blackout so wear neon or white clothing to glow in our black lights! Can't wait to see you there! It’s also Spring Fling Spirit Week March 11-15:
Monday March 11—Animal Day
Tuesday March 12—Crazy Hair Day
Wednesday - Music Madness (Dress up as your favorite artist or as your favorite genre of music)
Thursday - Patrick's Pride Day (Wear all green to support St. Patrick's Day)
Friday - AHS Spirit/Color War Day
Attention Mr. Aviation Participants: Please be sure to come to Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s room during lunch on Tuesday, February 26th for a second meeting. It will last a few minutes and we will focus on the opening act dance practice schedule and talent round.
Spirit Shack: Students, come see us for $5 Fridays! (All t-shirts are $5!) Also, new scarves are coming soon, so be sure to stop by and check them out!
IMPORTANT: Kleenex Donations Needed--Please drop off Kleenex donations in the main office. .
Your support is appreciated – AHS Staff.
Previous NOTAM Announcements – but still Relevant
Juniors: Sign up with Quest Bridge
Are you interested in being a Waskowitz Leader? Waskowitz Outdoor School is hosting a Leadership Training Weekend March 16 & 17. It is an overnight at Waskowitz with transportation provided from the PAC. Any students interested in being leaders for fifth and sixth grade students this spring are required to attend the training. After the completion of your week you will receive .5 elective credit as well as nearly 100 hours of community service. If you are interested or have question please contact Johnny Gannaw at john.gannaw@highlineschools.org or visit: http://www.highlineschools.org/waskowitz/Pages/Home.aspx
Attention Students and Staff of Aviation High School Aviation High School
The Science and Math Institute (SAMI) at Bellevue College will be hosting the 4th Annual Central Sound Regional Science & Engineering Fair for high school students in King and Snohomish Counties
Imagine Highline: Your Game-Changing Ideas for Our Schools (Message from the superintendent)
Have you seen Highline’s new online discussion forum website, Imagine Highline? It’s an easy way for staff, students, families, and community members to give input on issues facing our schools.
On Imagine Highline, you can post ideas, comment on others’ ideas, and engage in discussions with fellow community members. It is a way to exchange ideas in a format that fits into our busy lives, knowing we don’t always have time or energy to attend public meetings. We will be talking about all kinds of topics over the coming months.
Our first conversation is about the new strategic plan that will guide our schools for the next three years. The core team of parents, teachers, principals, and district and community leaders building that plan are asking you to participate. They want your ideas and feedback so this will truly be the community’s plan for our schools.
The core team is looking for big ideas to drive a plan that will be a game-changer for Highline students. Imagine Highline is a place where you can share your boldest hopes for our children and our community. What experiences do you want students to have? What should our schools be like? What kind of community do you want to live in, and how can schools make our community all we want it to be?
From the Superintendent’s Office--Share your Ideas for our Schools – Community Listening Sessions
The community is coming together to plan the future of our schools. Come share your ideas for making our schools the best in the region.
· Monday, February 25, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mount View Elementary School – 10811 12th Ave SW, Seattle
· Thursday, February 28, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Midway Elementary School – 22447 24th Ave S., Des Moines
Interpreters will be available. Dinner and child care will be provided free of charge. For child care, please contact kisa.hendrickson@highlineschools.org or call 206-277-5922.
Announcements from the Phoenix Flyer
Check out the debut of our new advice columns from Pilot Jones. For down to earth advice about problems with friends, school, or whatever else, submit your question to pilotjonesadvice@gmail.com, or to the box outside of room 23, and your question could be seen in the next issue of the Phoenix Flyer!"
High School Essay Contest for Juniors and Seniors - $1000 cash award!
Topic: “Why do we need Washington’s open-government laws? What would it be like without them?”
Entry deadline is March 29.
Details available via http://www.washingtoncog.org/
National Honor Society Announcement – Date Extended for Toy Drive
From Your National Honors Society Executive Board - Sureetha, Max, Camila, and Sasha:
- NHS TOY DRIVE
Toy drive toy competition ends THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, SO PLEASE PARTICIPATE IN THIS WORTHY CAUSE. 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, and remember:
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 28, 2013, so hurry and bring in you NEW TOYS.
· INVENTORS and LEADERS- 2 positions available to work as a Leadership Intern with CAMP INVENTION the second week of July, 2013 at Marvista Elementary in Normandy Park. Submit Interest Form and Resume to Julie Burr by February 25, 2013. $150 Stipend.
- 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
· Future engineers- there are SIX summer internship openings in the Engineering Department with the Federal Aviation Authority. These are open to sophomores and juniors, with seniors considered. What an opportunity! Application deadline is March 7, 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
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 IS NOW SELLING TICKETS ON THURSDAY’S. 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.
Aviation PTSA Ultimate Frisbee Coed Spring Practices will start Tuesday, Feb. 26. Students, look for the team captains at a lunch booth next week to get more information. Parents and students, feel free to email Volunteer Parent, Sandy Nielsen, for more information at sjnielsen@comcast.net
Any interested students, boys and girls, are encouraged to attend the first three practices to give it a try!!
Enrollment forms must be completed to continue beyond the first three practices. Players who previously enrolled in the Fall Season will be contacted if any forms need updating.
Saturday games against other schools will start mid-March.
Counselor Corner
Katie Carper
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.
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
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.
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:
No scheduled college visits this coming week.
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