Aviation High School
NOTAM 031113
March 11, 2013
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Classified Employees Week
Monday: Skunkworks Team 6:00 – 9:00
Tuesday: Skunkworks Team 6:00 – 9:00
HSPE Testing 9:00 – 12:00
Wednesday: Six Period Day
Theatre Club 3:45 – 6:45 PM
Skunkworks Team 6:00 – 9:00
HSPE Testing 9:00 – 12:00
Thursday: Six Period Day
Senior Graduation Party Tickets Available during Lunch – cafeteria
Boeing on Campus 1:00 – 3:00 Room 2
Skunkworks Team 6:00 – 9:00
HSPE Testing 9:00 – 12:00
Friday: Ultimate Frisbee Practice after school
Saturday: Skunkworks Team 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Principal’s Message
After turning the clock one hour ahead on Saturday night, I realized there is so much to look forward to over the next month at AHS. We are cheering our Skunks on—later this month they begin three regional competitions in order to qualify for nationals. Interestingly, this year’s Frisbee flinging robot has a connection to AHS’s aerodynamic sports team—Ultimate Frisbee. Maybe our sports team connection will give the Skunks an extra advantage during competition. Either way, the competition will be fun to watch!
This week we recognize our classified staff members who deserve rounds of raucous applause for their tireless service. Collectively, they attend to hundreds of requests on a daily basis and by doing so keep the school’s support functions humming and facility ready for student learning. Our classified employees—Ms. Hiranaka, Ms. Suiaunoa, Ms. Sorensen, Mr. Delano, Mr. Mullis, and Ms. Nakashima, are hereby recognized for their stellar contributions to make AHS a great place to work and learn! Thank you team!
Our sophomore students are tackling the HSPE exams in reading and writing this week. The entire AHS staff encourages them to get a good night’s rest and be ready each day to perform at their best.
Finally, looking ahead to next Monday, we kick off Spirit Week! Each day presents a different opportunity to show your Phoenix spirit. We look forward to seeing your individual creativity displayed each day. Please remember that if you do not choose to participate in spirit day attire you are expected to be in regular school dress, which means no jeans.
It is an honor to compose this week’s message,
~ Assistant Principal, Bruce Kelly.
ANNOUNCEMENTS From Your ASB
Spring Fling:
AHS students, are you ready to show your spirit? On TUESDAY, March 19th, 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 23rd, from 8 pm - 11 pm in the cafeteria. The theme is “Blackout,” so wear neon or white clothing to glow in our black lights! Tickets will be sold during lunch March 20th-22nd 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! We can't wait to see you there!
Tickets prices are :
Single Tickets: $8 w/ ASB Card, $10 w/o ASB
Couples Tickets: $15 w/ ASB Card, $18 w/o ASB
Spring Fling Spirit Week March 18-22, so start putting your outfits together early:
Monday March 18—Animal Day
Tuesday March 19—Crazy Hair Day (no jeans)
Wednesday - Music Madness (Dress up as your favorite artist or as your favorite genre of music)
Thursday – “I’mma Take Yo’ Grandpa’s Style” (Dress like a grandpa or grandma! Who will come with gray or white hair? )
Friday - AHS Spirit/Color Wars Day
Students of the Month for January and February
Congratulations to all the Students of the Month for January and February! The students of the month for January are:
Seniors: Sam McClean & Megan McPherson
Juniors: Jonathan Starhia & Chi Chi Deng
Sophomores: Jonah Graves & Jaclyn Wing
Freshmen: James Spallino & Elizabeth Van Flandern
The students of the month for February are:
Seniors: Taka Sono & Madison Brinson
Juniors: Anthony Ayson & Emma Finnsson
Sophomores: Jarid Bennett & Nikki Macias
Freshmen: Kevin Zhang, & Alfiya Yesuf
These students have demonstrated that they have CLASS (Citizenship, Leadership, Attitude, Scholarship, and Service). Once again, congratulations to all, and please come to Ms. Fitzpatrick’s room (Rm 22) during lunch on Friday, March 15th to pick up your shirt!
Project PROMise
Ladies! Do you have any gently used prom dresses, bags, shoes, or jewelry that you’d like to donate? If so, please bring them to Ms. Fitzpatrick’s room (Rm 22) by the end of this week. These items will be donated to the Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence and will help make a high school girl’s dream of going to prom come true. Your donations are greatly appreciated. Girls in need (who attend schools in the Highline District) will have the opportunity to select shoes, bags, dresses, and other accessories donated by you. One other thing we’d like to mention is that this year, the amount of prom dress donations at this point are very low…PLEASE support this cause! This is yet another way you can practice servant leadership…we need your help!
Attention Mr. Aviation Contestants: please e-mail Mrs. Fitzpatrick with your email address, names of your Advisory and Club teachers this week! In addition, let us know what you are planning to do for the talent round.
Spirit Shack: We have new zip-up hoodies for $23 (with discount), cityscape socks (for $12), and soon, new soccer scarves! Come check them out this Friday before it’s too late. We still have $5 t-shirts and $4 sunglasses this week!
Congratulations!!
· This past weekend (March 2nd), Kyra Sutherland and Chi Chi Deng participated in the WMEA regional Solo/Ensemble contest in Renton as members of a Global Connections HS Woodwinds Trio and qualified to go on to the State competition in Ellensburg. Kyra plays the flute and Chi Chi plays the bassoon. They actually qualified twice with Kyra also qualifying as a member of the flute choir and Chi Chi as a bassoon soloist. Makoto Take’ is first alternate in the tenor sax category. Chi Chi also participated in the WMEA All-State event in Portland in February and will be performing as a member of the Seattle Junior Symphony Orchestra this coming weekend in Meany Hall at the UW.
They all study under Lynn Nelthropp (cc above) at Global Connections/Tyee.
2013 DOT Student RAISE Competition Recognizing Aviation & Aerospace Innovation in Science & Engineering:The Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood, is announcing a second-annual award competition to recognize outstanding students who develop unique scientific and engineering innovations in aerospace and aviation.
The 2013 Secretary's RAISE competition is open to students at the graduate, undergraduate, and high school level who are developing innovative solutions to real-world aviation and aerospace issues.
The 2013 Secretary's RAISE competition is open to students at the graduate, undergraduate, and high school level who are developing innovative solutions to real-world aviation and aerospace issues.
Winners will be formally recognized by the Secretary of Transportation on behalf of a partnership of government and private sector organizations. Those planning to enter this competition should advisePatricia.Watts@faa.gov by April 1.The FAA is accepting submissions from May 1 through July 1, 2013.
For further details, see: http://dot-raise2013.challenge.gov/
Soaring Expo 2013 at Museum Of Flight:
The member clubs of the Seattle Glider Council present a glimpse into the fascinating world of silent flight at Soaring Expo. Full-size and model gliders will be on display and representatives of local soaring and RC glider clubs will answer questions about the sport of soaring! Curious what it’s like? An experienced glider pilot will be on hand to guide you through an introductory flight in a Condor Simulator, which is designed to recreate the ultimate experience of soaring on a computer.
Museum of Flight
March 16-17 2013 10 AM-5 PM
- FREE - with museum admission
AHS featured on Q13 TV this week:
Aviation High School will be featured on Q13 television this week on Tuesday March 12. Their reporter contacted us as a result of reading about Lighthouse Models of STEM Excellence that were selected this year. She noticed that Aviation HS had been the first high school recipient in 2010 and wanted to do a story about what we have done since 2010 to enhance the practices of our school that qualified us for "lighthouse". Examples of project based learning were filmed in Mr. Scott McComb’s 0 hour class, and students were interviewed about their internships in STEM workplaces and their thoughts about how AHS is helping them excel, Jake Hecla was interviewed specifically about his goals and dreams and early admission to MIT, and interviews were also conducted Mr. McComb and Ms. Gilman. We never know what will actually be featured, but hopefully our students are able see themselves on TV!
(This reporter does only the early morning shows, so most likely it will be aired at 7:00 and 9:00 a.m., but will also be available for viewing online later in the day.)
AHS Skunkworks Robotics Team Competition Schedule Announced:
After a very trying build season, the team is now ready for competition. Because of the schedule that we were given for competition the team had to sign up for events that are three weeks in a row this year. We will be competing in Ellensburg at Central Washington University on March 21-23, in Seattle at Quest March 28-30, and in Spokane April 4-6th. The Skunks have a large team this year and in order to reduce some of the time away from class, the first year team members will be only attending 2 of the three events… Veteran team members will attend all three.
(In late April, the veteran team members will be also be attending the World Championships in St. Louis…April 24th through the 28th)
This is a very difficult game to play this year… the most complex we have ever had to design for and the students have worked very hard to accomplish a very tough assignment… Please wish them well in the competition. They deserve our praise and our support.
Thank you,
Coach Robert Steele
AHS Skunkworks Robotics
AP Test Fees Due this week: A minimum down payment of $10.00 per test is due to the bookkeeper by March 16, 2013 (most students paid this fee during the August 2012 registration date). The balance is due no later than April 1, 2013. Any tests ordered after April 1st, will cost an additional $50.00 per test.
We will be mailing out a letter this week letting parents/students know what they owe.
Thank You,
Kim Webb-Sorensen
Registrar/Bookkeeper/ASB
Students Earn Community Service Hours: Earn community service hours while helping Elementary kids. We need several committed students to go to a Career Fair at McMicken Elementary School on Friday March 15th, 6:00pm – 8:00 pm. to share information about being pilots, astronauts or engineers. Please see Ms. Burr in the Career Center for more information-she will help you get ready.
Scholarship Opportunities for HSD Seniors: With tuition costs rising, financial aid and scholarships are a very necessary piece of the higher education puzzle. The Highline Schools Foundation is pleased to announce the following scholarship opportunities:
The Bill Maynard Memorial Scholarship and The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (STIA) Scholarship are available to Highline School District seniors who live in the Highline School District service area and will graduate by June 30, 2013.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (STIA) Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship and is awarded annually to three graduating seniors from Highline School District who will be pursuing a college education. Two $14,000 awards (paid over 2 years) are made to students who will be attending four-year colleges and one $8,000 award (paid over 2 years) is made to a student attending a two-year college or vocational school.
Bill Maynard Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of the late Bill Maynard, a beloved figure in the Highline School District. Bill was the coordinator of the Steps to Success program, and he cared deeply for the students that he worked with. One (1) $500 scholarship will be awarded toward university/college, vocational or community college education.
Aviation Day 2013 June 1st
Registration begins March 13, 2013
Together with several business sponsors, Alaska Airlines is once again proud to host the Fifth Annual Aviation Day on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Sea-Tac Airport – Alaska Airlines Flight Operations Building.
This event is aimed at inspiring aviation dreams in the youth of Puget Sound communities. Aviation Day 2012 will provide the opportunity for high school-aged young adults to learn firsthand about career paths in the aviation industry. Learning will be accomplished in both a classroom setting and with “hands-on” experiences.
The youth will be able to "kick the tires," see the wheel wells with mechanics and the flight deck of a Boeing 737 with line pilots. They will look into the guts of a jet engine with employees who fix them, and take a behind-the-scenes tour of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with those who operate there. Careers as far ranging as air traffic control to airline flight attendant will be discussed throughout the day. Participants will be able to explore just how flights are planned, scheduled and executed. Training facilities will be open for them and engineers will guide them through the construction of aircraft. Several light aircraft and pilots will also be on-site to educate and inspire tomorrow's leaders to take us into the skies of the future.
WARNING: This event fills up HOURS after opening on March 13th for registration. There are ONLY 400 slots and high schoolers come from as far away as the Olympic peninsula and eastern Washington to participate. *A generic lunch is provided, no special requests.
For more details follow the link:
Senior Project Event: "Kids for Kids Walkathon is Anastasia Pallis' senior project. It is a fundraiser to generate money for children with disabilities, set to take place on March 23rd, starting at 10 am on the track here at AHS. All proceeds will benefit the Experimental Education Unit at the University of Washington, where there is a small school for children with disabilities. Register now OR at the gate on the day of. Registration and online donation is live atwww.secure.getmeregistered.com/kidsforkidswalkathon. Registration to walk is $25 but monetary donations of any sum may be made.
Please visit https://sites.google.com/site/kids4kidswalkathon for more information. Contact Anastasia Pallis or kidsforkidswalkathon@gmail.com with questions."
Please visit https://sites.google.com/site/kids4kidswalkathon for more information. Contact Anastasia Pallis or kidsforkidswalkathon@gmail.com with questions."
Pasta for Pennies Fundraiser!
Attention AHS! Pasta for Pennies (previously Pennies for Patients) is back and ready for another year! National Honors Society is hosting this fundraiser to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Last year you all did a stellar job and raised $1,500, but we know you can raise even more. The new goal is $2,000. So let's get those coins into the Pasta for Pennies boxes placed in every classroom and make a difference! The winning advisory will receive a meal from Olive Garden, so fill those boxes before the fundraiser ends on March 22.
Aviation PTSA Ultimate Coed Spring Frisbee practices:
Location: On one of the three fields adjoining Aviation, rain or shine.
Tuesday 3:45-5:45
Wednesday 3:45-5:45
Thursday 3:45-5:45
No practice during Spring break. Spring season ends May 18. Games against other schools will start mid-March, schedule to be announced later. Signups ended March 1, the due date for enrollment forms and player fees.
Parents and students, email Volunteer Parent, Sandy Nielsen, for more information atsjnielsen@comcast.net
AFTER GRADUATION, WILL YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR SENIOR IS?
You will...because every senior should be at iFly for their Class of 2013 Graduation Party from 11:30pm to 5am! There is no better way for the Class of 2013 to celebrate four years of togetherness coming to a *sniff* end...! Print out the Grad Party Form, attach $125 payment and turn into the AHS office or to Mindy McClean directly during the Thursday lunch hour. Need a hand paying? No problem...we want every senior to attend, and will work hard to do so. We have already sold several tickets...don't let your senior be left out because this party will not only be the Class of 2013's last hurrah together, but it will be a LOT OF FUN! Contact Mindy McClean at mindymacster@hotmail.com for any questions.
You will...because every senior should be at iFly for their Class of 2013 Graduation Party from 11:30pm to 5am! There is no better way for the Class of 2013 to celebrate four years of togetherness coming to a *sniff* end...! Print out the Grad Party Form, attach $125 payment and turn into the AHS office or to Mindy McClean directly during the Thursday lunch hour. Need a hand paying? No problem...we want every senior to attend, and will work hard to do so. We have already sold several tickets...don't let your senior be left out because this party will not only be the Class of 2013's last hurrah together, but it will be a LOT OF FUN! Contact Mindy McClean at mindymacster@hotmail.com for any questions.
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
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?
Juniors: Sign up with Quest Bridge, an organization that helps students with whose families earn less than $60,000/year reach highly-selective colleges. Visit: http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/students-start-here.
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
Reminder from the Phoenix Flyer
The debut of our new advice columns from Pilot Jones is included in the March issue. 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/
- 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.
· Summer Internship: Attached find another new and fantastic internship opportunity with Aviation Partners Boeing. This is a full time opportunity, paying $10-$20 per hour DOE. Also open with application deadlines in the very new future are paid internships with Raisbeck, LMI and BLR Engineering Firms. I promote these opportunities in NOTAM, on our Career Website (www.aviationhscareers.org) and via bulletin board and signs and some students (surprise!) still are disappointed when deadlines pass and they “weren’t aware.” If you know of students who would be interested and qualified, please share this information-all students participating in internships thus far have come back enthused, motivated, and with a head start on their college and career dreams. THANKS for helping give students the nudge to apply on time!
· 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.
· New Aviation Marketing Internship: Students interested in Aviation Marketing and Business, a new paid internship at Dynon Avionics is offered, 20-40 hours/week in Woodinville. Austin McHenry interned there last summer and although it’s a long trek- he will tell you it was definitely worth it. Juniors preferred, sophomores and seniors considered.
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.
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.
Sophomores: HSPE is March 12-14. Please be at school rested, fed, and ready to test at 9 AM! Your advisors will let you know the room assignments on Wednesday.
Upcoming college visits:
Oregon Tech will be presenting at 1 PM on Thursday, March 14. Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending!
Yale University will be presenting on March 20 at 1 PM. Sign up in room 11 if you are interested in attending.
Wallingford Financial Services will be conducting an informative Financial Aid session in the AHS cafeteria onApril 30 at 7 PM.
Highline Community College is hosting a Summit for young men of color on April 20. There will be many incredible speakers and seminars. More information is located at :http://bandbsummit.highline.edu/. Please let Ms. Carper know if you want to attend.
Quote of the Week:
“Do not train children to learning by force and harshness, but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each.”
~ Plato
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