Raisbeck Aviation High
School
NOTAM 010614
Jan. 06, 2014
Happy New Year!
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Monday: Reflections submissions are due today
Blue Origin internship
applications are due today
Science Olympiad (studiers)--8:00-8:50
a.m., Room 2350
FRC Robotics Team
Meetings 6:00-9:00
p.m., Room 1610
Tuesday: Pacific
Middle School Visit 9:00-11:00 am
Science Olympiad (builders) --8:00-8:50
a.m., Room 2350
GSA
meeting -- 3:30-4:00 p.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 6:00-9:00
p.m., Room 1610
Wednesday:
A Block: Periods 1, 3, Advisory, 5
Science Olympiad (studiers) 8:00-8:50
a.m., Room 2350
Speech and Debate 3:30-5:00 p.m., Room 3560
FRC Robotics Team
Meetings 6:00-9:00
p.m., Room 1610
Thursday: B Block: Periods 2, 4, Clubs, 6
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 6:00-9:00
p.m., Room 1610
Friday: Senior pictures are due
today
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.
FTC Competition 4:00-8:00 p.m., BPC
Saturday: FRC Robotics Team Meetings 9:30 a.m.
-3:30 p.m., Room 1610
Principal’s Message
Welcome
back, Scholars, and Happy New Year! I hope 2014 is already off to a great
start for each of you, and that every day will be filled with wonder and
excitement for learning.
Tomorrow,
we will host our last group of eighth graders from Highline Public
Schools. Approximately 80 students from Pacific Middle School will arrive
at 9:00 a.m. and depart at 11:00
a.m. A schedule will be provided to
staff on Monday morning and also be posted in each wing of the school. If you are asked to participate, please know
that I thank you in advance for your ambassadorship. Thanks, too, to everyone who assisted with
the Chinook Middle School visit just prior to winter break. When I receive
feedback from the school personnel, their compliments are always about you, our
students, and how knowledgeable and passionate you are about your studies and
your preparation for the future. Please
know you are immensely appreciated!
If
you are wondering if we will have to make up the day we missed on December 20,
the answer is YES. May 27th
is a scheduled snow-make up day, so please plan accordingly. And, while snow days can be fun, let’s hope
the snow stays in the mountains and we miss no more days. It’s far less fun when they have to be made
up as the season changes and thoughts of summer fun (and internships and jobs
and college experiences etc.) fill our minds.
Cheers for mild weather!
Enjoy
this week of learning and reconnecting with peers and staff. Read the Announcements section for important
information and opportunities, and take advantage of those that will enhance
your high school experience. And…be sure
to welcome back Mr. Steele and Ms. Ciccone-Cook, who have both been on
medical leave for an extended period this school year. A virtual toast to good health for them as
well as everyone else in our learning community!
I
continue to be deeply honored to serve as your principal. My best—
Reba G.
NEW
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CAREER CENTER
Talk
about networking! Elias Muller met an influential woman
while riding the bus to school and networked himself right into a paid
internship for next summer at the King County International Airport in the
Operations Department! Outstanding!
Robotics
The
RAHS Skunk Works Robotics team is now entering our build season for the 2014 competitions.
We were informed about this year’s game on January 4th when we
attended the kickoff in Auburn. As of this week, our scheduled meeting
times will increase to Monday through Thursday each week from 6:00 PM until
9:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:30 until 3:30 PM. The team will be
competing at two District competitions this year in Cheney, WA on March 14-15
and at Auburn High School on March 28-29. Hopefully we will qualify and
play at the District Championships in Portland on April 10-12. This year
the World Championships will be April 24th -26th in St.
Louis and we hope to represent the school again for our 9th straight
year. Go SKUNKS!
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!
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!
GSA
The first GSA meeting will be held this Tuesday for an hour after
school in Mr. McComb's room. Everyone is welcome to attend, there will be
snacks, and get to know you games. GSA is meant to create a safe space, promote
Ally-ship, school tolerance and to discuss issues seen at school and in the
community.
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.
Previous NOTAM
Announcements – but still Relevant
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. Jeans must be in good repair.
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.
Seniors: Don’t forget that Senior pictures are due on Friday, January
10, 2014 to yearbook. Look for the flyer in advisory this week that lists
the specific requirements.
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!
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:
From
Seattle Times Editorial, “STEM skills are basic skills for the 21st
century”
Sunday
Edition, January 5, 2014
“This
(legislative) session addresses the second half of the state’s two-year budget
cycle. Lawmakers will not be making large budgetary decisions. But a sustained
level of funding is crucial to support things like internships and other
opportunities that help high school students gain real-world STEM
experiences. Impressive examples can be
found at schools including: the Technology Access Foundation Academy in Federal
Way and the Raisbeck Aviation High
School in Highline.”
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