NOTAM 120913

Raisbeck Aviation High School

NOTAM 120913

Dec. 09, 2013

 

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

 

Monday:         Science Olympiad (studiers)--8:00-8:50 a.m., Room 2350

 

Tuesday:        Science Olympiad (builders) --8:00-8:50 a.m., Room 2350

                        Speech and Debate--3:30-5:00 p.m., Room 3560                

                        FTC Robotics Team Meetings 3:30-5:00 p.m., Room 1610

FRC Robotics Team Meetings 6:00-8:30 p.m., Room 1610

 

Wednesday:  A Block: Periods 1, 3, Advisory, 5

                        Science Olympiad (studiers) 8:00-8:50 a.m., Room 2350

                        Math Club 3:45-4:45 p.m., Room 3180

            Speech and Debate 3:30-5:00 p.m., Room 3560      

 

Thursday:      B Block: Periods 2, 4, Advisory, 6

Science Olympiad (builders) 8:00-8:50 a.m., Room 2350

LASC (Student Leadership Conference) 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

                        Speech and Debate 3:30-5:00 p.m., Room 3560

FTC Robotics Team Meetings 3:30-5:00 p.m., Room 1610

            FRC Robotics Team Meetings 6:00-8:30 p.m., Room 1610

           

Friday:                        Cascade Middle School Visit 8:45 – 11:00 a.m.

Introduction to Science Olympiad (studiers and builders) 8:00-8:50 a.m., Room 2350

SPIRIT SHACK during lunch in the Cafeteria

Chess Club during lunch in Ms. Weeks’ room

Early Dismissal at 2:00 p.m. for students; Staff Professional Development 2:15-3:45 p.m.

Principal’s Message

A special thanks to everyone who participated in last week’s hosting of Sylvester Middle School and our final Information Program for 8^th Graders & Parents.  We are all learning how to play to over-capacity crowds in our new facility, and I’m giving gold stars to everyone who shared their talents and enthusiasm for our school. The comments from our guests were plentiful. I particularly enjoyed hearing from one parent who wrote, “We attended the open house last night and were completely impressed with what Raisbeck Aviation HS has to offer students in this community. I work with high school students applying to college, and I will be the first to say that the typical student does not have the types of applied learning opportunities that you provide for your students.” Another visitor who is advocating for admission of her friend’s son who lives in Los Angeles wrote “It is clear to me after the pleasure of spending over an hour speaking with students that they are a very special and exceptional bunch. Never before have I had the opportunity to meet so many children with such a united focus and drive - it was a powerful and inspiring experience!”

This week we have the honor of hosting Cascade Middle School on Friday, December 13. This group will be with us from 8:45 a.m. to almost 11:00 a.m. so we won’t be quite as rushed as we were last week. The group is also smaller, with just 50 students and a couple of staff members.  I will be calling on Cascade alumni and others to assist with the program, which will be communicated to staff and posted in classrooms by Tuesday.  Spirit Squad, we’ll again be counting on you to enthusiastically greet our Cascade scholars! 

We will also be planning this week for Chinook Middle School’s visit on Wednesday, December 18.

Congratulations to our FTC Robotics team on showing amazing progress and talent at their second competition this past Friday.  The team worked hard through a few setbacks and finished strong in 5th and 13th place.  Their next competition is December 20th at RAHS, where we expect to finish even stronger after two more weeks of practice.

Many thanks to our student representatives and Ms. Burr who attended the Pacific Northwest Business Aviation Association (PNBAA) annual holiday meeting last week to thank them for their scholarship support of our school over so many years. This year, the PNBAA hosted another golf tournament with proceeds of $5,000 donated to RAHS for a deserving student in the Class of 2014.  Thank you, PNBAA!

The frigid weather of the past week reminds us that while we aren’t yet into the winter season, there is reason to be prepared for the possibility of school delays or closures.  A reminder to all that we follow the schedule of Highline Public Schools. District protocol is to implement a robo-call to all families of enrolled students and also post closures with local media and on the district website. The same procedure is followed if school dismisses after the school day has begun. 

Please read the Announcements section for information that will keep you informed about school events and opportunities. And, my very best for an audacious week of learning!  I am honored to be your principal.

                                                                                                            ~Reba G.

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

Reminder for Friday Dress Code: RAHS T-shirt (related to school club, team or class) may be worn. Otherwise, button-down shirts and polo shirts are still required. 

From your ASB:

Here's another warning about the stairs: Hold onto the metal handle bar, and not the wooden one! Let's stay safe! 

 

Last week was the ending of the Shave It or Save it for the Free the Children Fundraiser to help us raise money for schools in India. Thanks so much for donating! Be on the lookout for the new hairstyles!

 

Spirit Shack is having holiday steals! Don't forget to come in on Fridays and get the holiday special. Items will be discounted!

 

If you even want to know what ASB is up to, please stop by our meetings and see we're up to. The meetings are open to all students. They are on Wednesdays starting at lunch, come and say hi!

LASC Visit:

This Thursday, the RAHS ASB is hosting a LASC Student Leadership Conference (You Are What You Tweet) focusing on Social Media behaviors and how it impacts school culture. Several schools (and students) from the Seamount League, along with Houston Kraft, will be visiting our campus from 8:00 a.m.--1:00 p.m. and participating in several workshops led by our ASB, Leadership, and Spirit Squad members. It is an exciting opportunity for our school, and our LASC committee has been working really hard planning this amazing event. We would like to extend a special thank you to Ms. Jones-Gunn and the Museum of Flight for hosting one of our afternoon events.

 

Science Olympiad:

Science Olympians, a friendly reminder that studiers are required to come to Science Olympiad on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, while builders are required to come on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

 

Start saving the dates for our Mandatory Marathon Saturdays where you get to practice, work, and compete against your Olympian peers!

18 January 2014

8 February 2014

15 March 2014

 

Expectations are that students come for any three hours between 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Mentors and other advisors of students are warmly welcomed!

 

Phoenix Flyer:

"It’s that time again, which means we are getting ready for this year’s winter break! The Phoenix Flyer is bringing back an old tradition for the holidays: the winter double-dog-dare contest!!  There is one suggested dare for each day off, and the person to complete the most dares wins a pizza party for themselves and their closest buddies, courtesy of the RAHS Phoenix Flyer.

 

Check out the Phoenix Flyer for information about the contest!

 

Deadline submission to the Phoenix Flyer is January 8th via email (ahsphoenixflyer@gmail.com) or bring submissions to Sav’s room. All documentation and submissions must be submitted in a single document, and may be electronic or a hard copy.

 

As always, Ground Control is also here to help you avoid a crash landing during the winter season.

Submit your anonymous questions to ahsphoenixflyer@gmail.com, tweet them to @ahsphoenixflyer #groundcontrol, or submit them via facebook on the 'RAHS Phoenix Flyer' page for a published response in the upcoming December issue!"

 

Interact Club

Interact Club spearheaded a food drive that brought in 326 pounds of food for NW Harvest to distribute.

Amazing job- thanks everyone!!

 

Chess Club

All students interested in learning or playing chess are invited to join us on Friday’s from 12:40-1:10 in Ms. Week’s classroom.  Beginners and experts welcome!  

 

Math Club

Don't want to take the test but want to learn how to play chess? We will teach you at no charge on Wednesday from 3:45 to 4:45pm at Mr. Gudor’s classroom.  We will have open math session, where you can talk about any interested topic.

 

P.S. Seniors if you have used SAT/PSAT books, please donate it to us. You can drop it off in Mr. Gudor's classroom.

 

 

From the career center

Students passionate about SPACE and who have demonstrated experience building things- you may want to apply for the full time summer internship at BLUE ORIGIN.  Juniors and Seniors may apply, deadline is January 6^th.    More info in the Career Center. 

 

Yaha Elmasry has been accepted as a Gallery Ambassador at the Museum of Flight.  Congratulations!

Counselor Corner–Katie Carper

 

Have you checked the school website lately?  There is valuable information in the newly-updated Counselor section, including scholarships, admissions information, and FAQ’s. 

Visit: http://www.highlineschools.org/Page/2022

 

Upcoming College Presentations.  Please sign up in the career center if you are interested.

Yale University: 1:00 p.m. on December 18

From Your PTSA

PTSA – Storyboard - INSPIRATIONAL and/or MOTIVATIONAL Text and Images Requested

What do you want future students to see when they walk down the halls?  We-parents, teachers, students, alumni-have an opportunity to take our voice into the future on the PTSA storyboard that join the others on permanent display at RAHS. If you have an inspirational message, Parent-to-Student or Student-to-Student, to help young people be safe, healthy and successful that you would like us to consider for the storyboard, please send your ideas to rdsvader@gmail.com on or before December 16. Thanks!

 

REFLECTIONS - EXTENDED ACCEPTANCE WINDOW for  ART COMPETITION
Jan 6, 2014 is the new cut off for artwork reflecting the theme BELIEVE.  DREAM.  INSPIRE  

Recognition and cash prizes awarded for student entries in any of 6 different categories:  Photography, Visual Arts, Literature, Music Composition, Choreography, and Film short.  Art will be accepted in the office until Jan6th.  More details are available at  http://www.aviationptsa.org/ Art that starts at RAHS may end up in a select show at the US Department of Education. Bonus: We'll take care of the packaging for you.

 

LAPTOPS - Please be sure to read the special notice sent out last week about Laptop Insurance. If you have any questions regarding insurance for laptops, feel free to contact Bruce Kelly at the school or PTSA president Steve Burke at president@aviationptsa.org .  There are a limited number of scholarships available for students who would like the laptop insurance but who do not have the financial ability to pay for it. If you would like to see if you qualify, please contact the school counselor Katie Carper.

 

 

Previous NOTAM Announcements – but still Relevant

MAKE-UP DAYS—Everyone, please remember that our late start to the school year means that we must make up the three days we missed at the start of the school year.  We have made up one. Please plan to come to school on the following two days:

·         February 18, 2014—full day of school, dismissal at 3:30 p.m.

·         May 16, 2014—half day of school, dismissal at Noon

School bus transportation will be provided for Highline students.  

 

Attention Seniors:  Please don’t wait until the last minute to schedule your senior picture appointment. Senior pictures are due on Friday, January 10, 2014 to yearbook. Look for the flyer in advisory this week that lists the specific requirements.

 

Community Service Forms: Please be sure to fill out your community services forms in full before turning them in to the career center.  They cannot be approved if they are missing student information, parent and/or advisor signatures.  Blank community service forms will be available in the Career Center.  See Mr. Sarver for details.  

 

Need a Transcript?:

Seniors:  All students who request transcripts for college applications must pick up the transcript request forms from the Registrar’s office and allow 2-3 days for processing.  When picking up your transcript, please do so before or after school or at lunch—thank you!   If you are requesting an unofficial transcript, please remember to pick them up from the Registrar’s office, but not during instructional time.  Your cooperation is needed and appreciated! 

 

eScrip: As you may have previously heard, with eScrip, your grocery and retail purchases earn money for RAHS.  Now you can also earn money for our school when you dine at local restaurants.    Other merchants in our area providing support include Safeway and Bartell Drugs.   You may also register your credit cards and your purchases will earn even more cash for RAHS.  If you have previously enrolled in eScript, please log in and do the annual reactivation.  If you haven't yet enrolled, please join and support RAHS.  Go to http://www.escrip.com/.   Please check to see that you're supporting the Aviation H.S. in Des Moines (not the one in NY).  Our Group ID is 500005738.   

 

For an updated copy of our STUDENT HANDBOOK

Click on the student handbook link from our school home page from the district website located at http://www.highlineschools.org/Page/53

 

Quote of the Week & aviation history

“You Americans build airplanes like a Rolex watch. Knock it off the night table and it stops ticking. We build airplanes like a cheap alarm clock. But knock it off the table and it still wakes you up.”

— Alexander Tupolev, to Kelly Johnson and Ben Rich, quoted in 'Skunk Works.'

Lockheed will test fly its Hudson for the first time on 10 December 1938.