Raisbeck Aviation High
School
NOTAM 011314
Jan. 13, 2014
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Monday: Science Olympiad (studiers)--8:00-8:50
a.m., Room 2350
FRC Robotics Team
Meetings 6:00-9:00
p.m., Room 1610
Tuesday: MLK
Assembly – 1:05 p.m.
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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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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
Wednesday: Regular 6 period day. Not a block day. Follow Mon/Tues schedule
Science Olympiad (studiers) 8:00-8:50
a.m., Room 2350
Speech and Debate 3:30-5:00 p.m., Room 3560
Math
Club 3:30-4:45
p.m., Room 3180
FRC Robotics Team
Meetings 6:00-9:00
p.m., Room 1610
Thursday: Regular 6 period day. Not a block day. Follow Mon/Tues schedule
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: 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.
Saturday: FRC Robotics Team Meetings 9:30 a.m.-3:30
p.m., Room 1610
Monday: 01/20/14 - NO SCHOOL in observance
of Martin Luther King Day
Principal’s Message
Thanks to
everyone, for making last week go so smoothly after a two-week break. Special thanks to all ambassadors who
participated in hosting Pacific Middle School students last Tuesday and to
staff who opened their doors during the tours. Feedback was positive from our
visitors, and I was proud of each of you.
Applications
for the Class of 2018 are coming in each day, in huge stacks, for Ms. Thatcher
to sort and record in the student database.
All apps are due by January 31.
We are reviewing them as we receive completed packets, and we intend to
begin interviewing in February so that we can notify students of their
application status by April 1. The schedule for interviewing will be as follows*:
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Tuesdays
from 3:45-8:00 p.m.: February 4, 18,
& 25 & March 4 & 18 (pizza dinner served at each)
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Saturdays
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.—February 22 and March 22 (pizza lunch served at
each)
*This
schedule could change based on number of applicants and our ability to keep up
with application review.
Our
interview format will be the same as last year, with an orientation session for
applicants, followed by group interviews. Student ambassadors will share their
college and career goals in the orientation session and also serve as an
interviewer with a staff facilitator. We
are, therefore, looking for students from each grade level, 9-12, whose goals directly
align with the vision and mission of our school. As explained in the instructions to student
applicants for the Class of 2018, “We are
looking for students who are passionate about aviation and flight, aerospace
and space exploration, and related technical fields. Students who are interested
in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace, robotics, systems, civil),
the sciences (computer, astrophysics, space) and technology- and
innovation-driven fields fit well in our school. Students who are motivated to
pursue a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) education and career
pathway directly related to aviation and aerospace are ideal candidates.”
If
your goals for college and career match those we are seeking in our applicants,
and you would like to help with the student interview and selection process, please see Mrs. Hiranaka. She will
have a short form for you to complete that includes your goals and dates that
you will be able to serve as an ambassador.
We thank you in advance for your willingness to serve in this very
important role.
Mr. Mullis, our night
custodian, returned to work last week after being out for an injury. Welcome back, Mr. Mullis!
Congratulations
to our Speech & Debate team who competed this past Friday and Saturday at the
University of Puget Sound. Three first time competing teams in Public Forum debate did very well.
Jacob Simmons and Karl Neilsen tied for 5th place in junior division after
winning octofinals, and Bryant Nguyen and Lona Medhane took the same place in
novice division. Emily Ready and Nicole Diaz made it all the way to semi-finals
in novice debate as well! Additionally, Brain Huynh took second overall in
junior Congressional debate, his first time ever competing!
Our FTC Robotics team has now completed its competitive season, thanks to the support of so many—Coach Stephanie Morrison, mentors, FRC team members, parents, and others. This team deserves to celebrate the successes of its very first year of operation. According to Coach Morrison, “The team performed great on Friday, but after some control system problems on Saturday, we will not be advancing to state finals. I am extremely proud of the students and their hard work, spirit and positive attitude all season, and especially in the face of adversity.”
We
celebrate the work and life of Dr.
Martin Luther King this week, with an assembly on Tuesday. Monday,
January 20, is the official holiday in Dr. King’s honor, so there will be no
school.
As
a reminder, first semester ends January
24, so I encourage you to make every minute of learning count! There will be no school on Monday, January 27, allowing time for teachers to
grade projects and exams and submit grades.
Enjoy
your week of learning and opportunities. Be sure to read the Announcements for
further information that may be of interest and benefit to you.
Honored
to be your principal—
Reba G.
NEW
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CAREER CENTER
Exciting
part time, unpaid internship starting in February for student with video
editing skills, especially someone interested in Flight Testing. Student will get to help produce and show a
60+ hour video on one of the world’s most famous Boeing Flight Test Pilots at a
huge event at the Museum of Flight in April.
More info on www.aviaionhscareers.org or in the
Career Center.
Another
exciting part time internship with Washington FIRST Robotics as a
Program Assistant, helping with events, fundraising, robotics competitions,
social media and databases. Location is
in Kent, afterschool starting in February.
Must be 16+ and be able to provide own transportation. More info on the website an in the Career
Center. HURRY – deadline to apply
01/21/14.
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.
Wallingford
College Planning will share tips for making college more affordable on January
21 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. All grades are
welcome!
End of Course Exams: RAHS will be administering End-of-course (EOC) Make-up
exams for students who have previously taken an EOC and did not meet state
standards. All students must meet standard on the EOC for Biology and either
Algebra or Geometry for graduation. The EOC for Algebra will be held January
15, and Geometry will be held January 16. Students may check with Ms. Carper if
they are unsure whether they need to attend an EOC Make-up.
Once again, meeting state standard
on the EOC exams is a graduation requirement. The EOC Make-up exams are only
for students who have previously taken one or more of the EOC exams and did not
meet state standard.
No parking or waiting in the Bus Zone
Please do not use the bus
zone to park or drop off/pick up your student.
It is reserved for school bus use only.
Thank you.
From your ASB:
Seniors: 900
Juniors: 750
Sophomores: 840
Freshmen: 625
You have a shot to earn more points at assemblies
and dances!
It’s that time again! Ladies, it’s your turn to ask
the guys to RAHS’s TOLO dance! The pajama party will be the first ever dance
held at our brand new school, and will not be a night to miss with popcorn,
lights and music to dance the night away. You can start buying tickets during spirit week, from January 21-24.
Ticket prices:
Singles with ASB card: $8
Singles without ASB card: $10
Couples with ASB card: $15
Couples without ASB card: $18
In our efforts to give back to the community, you
may receive 50 cents off your ticket price for bringing in a can of food, and
may receive up to $2 off when purchasing tickets.
Speaking of Spirit Week (January 21-24):
Tuesday: Class Colors
Wednesday: Ugly Sweater
Thursday: Dress Like a Teacher
Friday: “Swinter” – School appropriate summer wear
in the winter.
Don’t forget; it’s always cool to fly SOLO for
TOLO!
Seniors, expect a form to order your Senior
Sweatshirt soon!
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!
Highline Schools Community
Meetings: Highline’s
student population is growing for the first time in over a decade. This
growth presents some challenges and we need your input on a solution. We
are now out of classroom space in elementary schools and have no room for
growth. The state is offering additional funding to lower class sizes for
K-3 next year. If we are unable to create classroom space, we may have to
turn down as much as $2.2 million in state funding. We also have a number
of schools that are 50 to 90 years old and in need of major repairs or replacement.
We are working on solutions and want to get community feedback. Please
join us at a community meeting to learn about potential solutions and share
your feedback:
Tuesday, January
14 7:00 – 8:30pm
@ Highline High School
Thursday, January
16 7:00-
8:30pm @
Evergreen High School
Tuesday,
January 28 7:00 –
8:30pm @ Pacific Middle
School
Winter Weather Emergency
Information: TV,
Radio, and our HighlineSchools.org website will have the most current emergency
information regarding school delays or closures. Also,
parents, students, staff and community members can sign up to receive emergency
information about Highline Public Schools through FlashAlert.
This includes breaking news and weather related information. By signing up,
people can registered up to three email and/or cell phone text addresses to
receive the latest information. Visit FlashAlert
to create an account. Please do not call the Highline District offices,
transportation office or your student’s school office. Calls divert staff from responding to the emergency
situation.
Flight
Design Competition:
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association and Build a Plane are sponsoring a nationwide aircraft design
competition for high school students. The winning team of students will build a
Glasair Sportsman in two weeks.
The competition is intended to promote
science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in high schools.
Teams will use specialized curricula that include flight simulation software to
modify the design of a Glasair Sportsman that seats four adults while flying a
specific mission profile. Their entries will compete in a virtual fly-off and
will be scored on aerodynamic and performance parameters.
The winning team, plus a teacher and a
chaperone, will travel to Glasair Aviation headquarters in Arlington, Wash., June 16 to 28 to
assemble a Sportsman using Glasair’s Two Weeks to Taxi program.
Schools can register for the competition
now through Feb. 14 to receive the Fly to Learn curricula and software. Entries
are due by April 30, and the winner will be announced May 8. To register
and get more information, go to http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2014/January/07/gama-build-a-plane-contest.aspx.
Student Achievement:
At the Seattle Civil Air
Patrol squadron's holiday party last December, Evan Hobbs received a significant
acknowledgement and award for "cadet of the year" along with a
promotion to senior master sergeant. He
also earned a 3-year service award/ribbon and an additional recruitment
ribbon. Evan also attended flight encampment over the summer and received
a merit scholarship for flight training at Rainier Flight which will help him
earn his private pilot's license by the end of the upcoming summer.
Another highlight to the
evening was when Owen Yeasting was
promoted from an enlisted rank to officer as second lieutenant.
Both Evan and Owen worked
very hard for these accomplishments and were wonderfully commended at the
event. Congratulations, gentlemen!
Community Events:
MITEF:
From Trinkets to
Body Parts – 3D
Printing – January 15
The
limits of 3D printing have expanded beyond the attention of hobbyists and
enthusiasts. Imagine a young boy, born without fingers, lifting and grasping
with a 3D printed hand or a woman speaking for the first time in years with a
3D printed jawbone. Astronauts will soon produce repair parts in space. And
within a decade, doctors will transplant 3D printed kidneys and
hearts. Come learn how 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing,
is a catalyst for mass customization and rapid, collaborative product development.
Date: 1/15/2014
Time:
5:30
– 8:15 PM
Location:
Impact
Hub Seattle
Registration: Click here to register http://pugetsound.alumclub.mit.edu/s/1314/clubs-classes-interior.aspx?sid=1314&gid=162&pgid=17153&cid=29251&ecid=29251&crid=0&calpgid=61&calcid=7023
Fee:
$30.00
NW Aviation Conference & Trade Show
February 22 & 23, 2014
Everything
aviation in one place!! This is a two-day aviation oriented event hosted
at the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup. Raisbeck Aviation High
School will have a booth at this event. We will be displaying some of our
students’ projects along with information for students as well as
mentors. This is a great exposure for us and a way to promote the school
to the community at large. More information can be found at their website
at www.washington-aviation.org. We
will need students and parents to man the booth during the two days.
Students can earn community service time for this work. Please sign up on
the sheet in the office or contact Tamera Nason at 253-631-0191 or dtnason@msn.com.
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:
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February
18, 2014—full day of school, dismissal at 3:30 p.m.
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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.
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.
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 & aviation history
“I am well convinced that ‘Aerial Navigation’
will form a most prominent feature in the progress of civilization.”
— Sir
George Cayley, 1804
On
14 January 1958, Qantas, the Australian airline, becomes the first foreign
airliner permitted to fly across the United States.
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