Sunday, February 23, 2014

NOTAM 022414


Raisbeck Aviation High School


NOTAM 022414

February 24, 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:        Deadline to apply for ASTRONICS and Planetary Resources Internships

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

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

PTSA Ultimate Frisbee Club Practice 3:45 – 6:00 p.m., Tukwila CC Field           

                        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:  Block: Periods 1, 3, advisory, 5

Mentor Breakfast - 7:30-9:00 a.m.

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

                        PTSA Ultimate Frisbee Club Practice 3:45 – 6:00 p.m., Tukwila CC Field

FRC Robotics Team Meetings 6:00-9:00 p.m., Room 1610

 

Thursday:      Block: Periods 2, 4, advisory, 6

Deadline to apply for Raisbeck Engineering and London Aviation Underwriters Internships

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

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

PTSA Ultimate Frisbee Club Practice 3:45 – 6:00 p.m., Tukwila CC Field

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:                        Women FLY! - Museum of Flight –8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (participants need to be at school by 8:30)

Applications are due for the National Youth Science Camp

Deadline to apply for Fauntleroy Children’s Center and Girls Rock Math internships

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 Cafeteria

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

                 

Principal’s Message

 

Each year, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) recognizes three outstanding Junior female students in the areas of science, mathematics, and technology. These young women will be given recognition at AAUW’s state convention and be honored by AAUW Highline Branch at a reception on May 7, 2014. AAUW promotes equity in education for women and girls through scholarships and grants. The national foundation gave over $3 million to women in scholarships and fellowships last year alone. The association’s goal with the High School Scholar Program is to encourage more young girls and women to become interested in careers in science, mathematics and technology, where they are still underrepresented in the workforce.

 

We are pleased to announce that Raisbeck Aviation High School’s junior women who will receive this year’s awards are:

·         Gabby Rivera—Science

·         Jordan Drugge—Math

·         Kirsten Noble—Technology

 

Congratulations to our outstanding junior women who will most definitely make significant contributions in the STEM workforce!

 

And…we have two more RAHS students who have earned the rank of Eagle Scout through the Boy Scouts of America! On average, only four out of 100 boys make the rank of Eagle.  Sincere congratulations to Giovanni Hittman and Ford Stratton on this extraordinary accomplishment!

 

March Rotary students of the Month are Jonathan Stariha and Maddie Wilson. If you know these two remarkable seniors, you know that both represent the traits of a Rotarian, most important being that of service to others.  Congratulations, Jonathan and Maddie!  Both will be recognized by the Southcenter Rotary at a special luncheon. 

 

Our Speech & Debate team returned from Harvard last week, tired and wiser!  Mr. Shiroma reported that our students performed well in their events, among hundreds of competitors who traveled from various states. They had the opportunity to observe debates and learn from top competitors, which will make them even better prepared for future competitions. Visiting Tier One colleges was also an opportunity of a lifetime for the 16 students who were selected to attend the Harvard tournament.  We are proud of you, Speech & Debaters!

 

As explained in last week’s edition of the NOTAM, we have an opportunity to take a charter bus to Portland on Saturday, April 12 (during spring break) to cheer for our Skunkworks Robotics team.  A sign-up sheet is available in Mrs. Hiranaka’s office.  If interested in going, please sign up this week so that we have adequate time to reserve the bus, get field trip permissions taken care of, and arrange other details.  Going on this trip depends on our filling the bus to capacity.  Go Skunks!

 

A big thank you to everyone who helped us interview students last week. You were all exemplary ambassadors who made our eighth graders feel welcomed and special.  The student applicants were in awe of you, and so was I. You are remarkable! Thank you for giving up your evenings and a Saturday to assist with our interviews.  The next sessions are scheduled for Tuesday March 4 and 18 and Saturday March 22. 

 

That’s it for this week, Scholars.  Please read the Announcements section for important information and opportunities.  Enjoy your week of learning!  As always, I am honored to be your principal.

                                                                                                                        ~Reba G.

 

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

CAREER CENTER:

 

Events/Opportunities:

Women FLY! - Museum of Flight – This Friday, February 28th, 2014, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm

The registered girls need to be at school by 8:30!  Also, a $10 registration fee is required to attend the event and may be paid the day of. Scholarship assistance is available to cover the registration fee in cases of financial need. Please call (206) 768-7188 or e-mail womenfly@museumofflight.org to inquire.  (http://www.museumofflight.org/programs/women-fly-2014).

 
Boeing Junior Achievement Job Shadow Day - Thursday, March 20, 2014, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm - 60 RAHS freshmen, juniors and seniors have been selected.  Permission slips and Boeing Application Packets need to be turned in to Mrs. Wooley, in the career center, TODAY!

 

University of Washington – Monday, March 3, 2014, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm – Sophomores will be on scheduled tours of the University of Washington and will eat lunch at the Husky Union Building (HUB).  Permission slips need to be turned in, at the Career Center or to Mrs. Wooley ASAP!

 

Internships:

Seattle Parks and Recreation – is still offering several internships in their Youth Career Training Program, with the emphasis on aviation careers.   Interns learn some introductory programming and build model helicopters which they’ll fly and then teach others to build.  You need to be available Friday nights or some time on Saturdays or Sundays during the academic year.  Then continue with a flexible schedule in the summer.  Applicants can be of any age but should live in Seattle or very nearby. They must be able to get to a Seattle Parks and Rec office, and can choose the one nearest to their home.  Once a student has completed 144 hours of the program, they will receive a stipend of $599.  Apply ASAP!

 

ASTRONICS Advanced Electronic SystemsTWO summer, paid, 4 days/week engineering internships (one mechanical and one electrical).  Juniors preferred, but will consider qualified sophomores. Astronics (in Kirkland) is a leader in custom, rugged electrical power systems for harsh environments (helicopters, other aircraft). Interns will work with engineers with CAD drawings and testing products.  Deadline to apply – February Feb 25, 2014 at noon

 

Planetary Resources - seeking qualified high school students for summer internship positions to assist in the development of new technologies for commercial robotic space exploration and the development of space resources. Summer internships are a minimum of 7 consecutive weeks, full time, and available to sophomores and juniors who are interested in pursuing a career in space systems design.  Deadline to apply - February 25, 2014 at noon

 

RAISBECK ENGINEERING - This summer engineering internship is approximately 30 hours/week, paid, and available to juniors who are interested in pursuing a career in engineering.  Deadline to apply - February 27, 2014 at noon

 

London Aviation UnderwritersTWO summer, full time, paid, Office Assistant positions with this busy Aviation Insurance Company located near Seattle Center.  For sophomores and juniors. Deadline to apply - February 27, 2014 at noon.

 

Fauntleroy Children’s Center - Project Manager and Youth STEM Teachers – Seven summer, part time internships available to students entering their sophomore, junior or senior years. Six interns and one lead intern will be selected to develop STEM lesson plans, involving hands on experiments and basic STEM concepts, creating a supply list and budget, and teaching two groups of students ages K-1 and 2 -5 grade.  The unpaid internships are the four Monday afternoons in July. Deadline to apply - February 28, 2014 at noon.

 

Girls Rock Math – Summer, part time internships available to girls entering their sophomore, junior or senior years. Both interns and lead counselors (must meet additional requirements) will be selected to empower young girls to develop confidence in their skills and life-long interest in mathematics.  The unpaid internships are 1-2 weeks. Deadline to apply - February 28, 2014 at 3:30.

 

HOBART Machined - 1-2 paid internships for students interested in manufacturing engineering, business and quality control.  Flexible schedule, can start now and increase hours in the summer or wait until summer. Available to students entering their junior or senior years (must be 16 years old).   Site is located east of Covington, near Maple Valley.  Deadline to apply - March 5, 2014 at noon.  

 

Erin Air – TWO summer, part time, unpaid internships available to students entering their sophomore, junior or senior years.  Interns need to have a passion for aviation and are interested in aviation business. Flexible schedule but a minimum 45 hour commitment. Deadline to apply - March 5, 2014 at noon.  

 

CAMP INVENTION – Summer, part time, unpaid internships available to students entering their sophomore, junior or senior years.  Engage students in investigations, experiments and engineering challenges. Must be available the full second week of July (7/7/2014 - 7/11/2014), Deadline to apply - March 5, 2014 at noon

 

CLAY LACY – TWO summer, part time, unpaid internships available to students entering their sophomore, junior or senior years.  Interns will work alongside a Line Service Operator and will learn all about a fixed based operation airport. Flexible schedule. Deadline to apply - March 7, 2014 at noon.  

 

MICROSOFT - High School Internship Program and Boot Camp applications are now open, The Internship Program is especially competitive and for students throughout Puget Sound.  Must apply online at http://careers.microsoft.com/careers/en/us/high-school-intern-program.aspx and mail in materials to Microsoft.  More info in the Career Center. Deadline to apply - March 14, 2014.  

 

Royal Aeronautical Society Three voluntary internships available to students who will be given a “Student Board Member” title.  Attend 5-7 evening meetings per year at the Museum of Flight.  Assist with mailings, check in of guests, take board minutes, and other duties as assigned. For freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Deadline to apply - March 20, 2014 at noon.

 
For more information on any of the listed career internships or opportunities, please visit the Career Website at www.aviationhscareers.org, and Career Center Bulletin Board.

 


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

 

Whitworth University is hosting a Multicultural Visit Program (MVP) on April 3-5 for high school juniors and seniors. They will be providing a charter bus for students coming from Seattle/Tacoma!  All the info and an application can be found in the link below:


 

Juniors and Seniors: The I-90 Wildlife Bridges Coalition is sponsoring the Bridging Futures Scholarship Program, which is focused on engineering ways for future highways to protect animals.  Winners receive a $1500 scholarship and a spot in the Cascade Mountain School’s “Mt. Hood Mountain to Mouth” Camp program.  Visit http://i90wildlifebridges.org/bridging-futures-2014 for more information.    

 

The Imagine Tomorrow Competition at Washington State University is a problem-solving competition held each spring.  This year, there are challenges in biofuels, technology, design, and behavior.  Visit www.imagine.wsu.edu for more information. 

 
The NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE CAMP is an honors program for two high achieving high school students from each state in the nation and others from around the world.  This residential summer experience is held in a rustic setting in West Virginia’s eastern mountains and has honored and challenged more than 5,000 participants since it began in 1963.  Two high school seniors will receive a full scholarship to exchange ideas with scientists and other professions from the academic and corporate worlds.  The nearly month-long experience includes lectures and hands-on research projects presented by scientists from across the nation; overnight camping trips into the Monogahela National Forest; and a visit to Washington D.C.  The selected delegates must not only demonstrate academic achievement in science, but also show potential for thoughtful scientific leadership.  Applications must be submitted by Friday, February 28, 2014.  To apply, go to http://apply.nysc.org.

 

From your ASB:                

Spirit Point count:

Seniors - 1875

Juniors - 1275

Sophomores - 1990

Freshmen – 1000

 

Project PROMise has returned! Ladies—we are collecting gently used and/or new prom dresses to donate to Highline Schools Foundation. The dresses will be given to young ladies within our school district who would like to go to prom but don’t necessarily have the funds to afford it. We would LOVE your donation of a dress, shoes, purses, and/or jewelry. We are also looking for donations or gift cards to local salons or for pedicures or manicures for these well-deserving girls. Please bring your items to Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s room, 3520 any time until March 10, 2014. Last year, we sent 16 dresses, several boxes of beautiful shoes, some lovely jewelry, and a couple of handbags. Please help us help others.  

 

Culture Club

Laser Tag In School- March 6th - Hosted By Culture Club, Fundraiser for Local Homeless Youth

Immediately after school on Thursday, March 6th, a laser tag tournament will take place in the Boeing Presentation Center, until 5:30. An admission price of $15 will guarantee tournament entrance, non-tournament play, and soda. Sign up your 3-player team on the sign-up poster in the lunch room to be included in the bracket. All profits will be donated to YouthCare, a Seattle non-profit that supports and empowers homeless youth. $5 pizza will also be available from the usual Tuesday vendor. Come play laser tag in your very own school for a discount price, while supporting a great cause!

 

Interact Club

INTERACT CLUB is hosting field trip to the Bill and Melina Gates Foundation on March 6th (club day), from 12:30 -3:30. Students will miss Lunch through sixth period, so be sure to get your Planned Absence forms in ASAP to Mrs. Wooley!

 

Attention all spring athletes and students!  Interact club is having a 'Warm Weather Sports Clothing Drive' to donate to local kids and teens who want to participate in sports, but don’t have any sporting gear to wear! So wear your heart on your sleeve and bring in your new or gently used shorts, jerseys, tee shirts and shoes in the large bin outside the cafeteria to help the community around you!

 

Ultimate Frisbee Club

Ultimate Frisbee Club Spring Season coming up! New players are welcome to join!

 

Regular practices will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school, at the Tukwila field, starting Feb. 18 and continuing through May 14.

Feb. 18: start-of-season meeting at Tukwila field, followed by practice.

 

All girls and boys are welcome to join this no-cut coed sport, though space is limited.

A great way to earn 0.5 PE credit (=75 hours, depending on attendance and participation in games).

If you signed up in the fall for the full year, you’ll be contacted only IF forms need updating.

NEW players for spring season must turn in complete enrollment forms and $60 fee. Reduced fee available upon request.

 

To sign up, or with any questions, contact parent volunteer coordinator, Sandy Nielsen sjnielsen@comcast.net

 

From your PTSA:

 

We are looking for a few good people!

If you would like to volunteer with any of the areas below, please contact Sandy Nielsen at sjnielsen@comcast.net

If you need information about what the position entails please contact Sandy Nielsen or Nancy Wing at treasurer@aviationptsa.org

 

Officer positions, like other positions, may be shared by more than one person, so consider doing the job with a friend!

 

All four PTSA officer positions are open for 2014-15. Current board members have held their positions for the maximum 2 years, and they will be available for consulting with new position holders throughout the next year. 


Officer positions will be voted on at the May General PTSA meeting:

 

President, or Co-Presidents (currently Steve Burke)

Vice President or Co-Vice Presidents (currently Carol Morrison)

Secretary or Co-Secretaries (currently Mike Tenne)

Treasurer (currently Nancy Wing)

 

The following two volunteer slots do not need membership vote, and can be shared jobs:

 

-Web Site - ongoing - Maintain PTSA website throughout the year using Dreamweaver

-Senior Grad Party - large event for seniors. Planning should start at beginning of school year. Senior parent to work with ASB.

If you would like to volunteer with any of the areas below, please contact Sandy Nielsen at sjnielsen@comcast.net

If you need information about what the position entails please contact Sandy Nielsen or Nancy Wing at treasurer@aviationptsa.org

 

Previous NOTAM Announcements – but still Relevant

Upcoming Science Olympiad dates:

15 March 2014:  Regional Tournament @ Highline Community College

11-12 April:  State Tournament @ Eastern Washington University

 

PE Credit—Student, earn one-half credit for PE through a class at Chewelah Peak (North of Spokane) April 7-11.  This is the same week as our Spring Break.  The course is sponsored through the Association of Washington School Principals.  Martin E. Fortin, Jr., the director of AWSP’s Outdoor Learning Centers, is exploring whether there is enough interest to host the outdoor class.  The cost is $300.00 and participants will need to borrow/rent/bring cross country skis. 

 

Yearbook needs your sport pictures!

If you are a student who participates in a sport outside of school—such as swimming, basketball, soccer, and other sports—please send pictures of yourself participating in events or practice, along with a very brief description stating your name and what’s happening in the photo, to jlsguitarist@gmail.com. Thank you for your help!

 

Attention Talented RAHS Students!

Express yourself and show the world your special talents. My name is Natalie Cullinan and my senior project is a website that showcases our creative students. “Art” comes in many forms. Do you take photos, make jewelry, sketch people, paint birds, write poetry, create music or participate in any other art form? I want to hear from you and see (or hear) your talent. Please submit your work to me at ngcullinan@gmail.com, or submit in person. I will be unveiling the website soon, stay tuned!

 

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.

 

NHS SERVICE OPPORTUNITY - Feeling a little down? Not contributing enough to the world? Well, my friend, you can solve all your problems by signing up to volunteer at the local food bank! Take a break from your studying, get a sympathy card with that late homework, and come to Northwest Harvest Seattle on the first Saturday of every month! Anyone can go to Mrs. Hiranaka's desk and sign up to get your community service hours and brighten someone's day.

 

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:

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

School bus transportation will be provided for Highline students. 

·         May 27, 2014—make-up for the snow day that occurred in December.

 

Quote of the Week & aviation history

Why fly? Simple. I'm not happy unless there's some room between me and the ground.”— Richard Bach

 (Just a year ago, Richard Bach finished his book Jonathan Livingston Seagull, originally published in 1970 in three sections.  The fourth, and final, section was inspired by his accident in 2012.)

 

Monday, February 17, 2014

NOTAM 021714


Raisbeck Aviation High School


NOTAM 021714

February 17, 2014


WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK


Monday:         No School in observance of President’s Day


Tuesday:        RAHS Make-up day.  Full day of school, dismissal at 3:30 p.m.

                        Field trip to Boeing Innovation Center—9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Future Student Interviews. BPC and 3rd floor 3:45 – 8:00 p.m.

Application packet for Boeing Junior Achievement Job Shadow due today

Field Trip form for Women Fly due today

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

                        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:  Block: Periods 1, 3, advisory, 5

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

                        Math Club 3:30-4:45 p.m., Room 3180

FRC Robotics Team Meetings 6:00-9:00 p.m., Room 1610


Thursday:      Block: Periods 2, 4, clubs, 6

Applications are due for the Yale Young Global Scholars Program

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

Rocky Mountain College Presentations--1:00 -1:40 p.m., BPC

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 Cafeteria

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

                 


Principal’s Message

Skiing, seeing a great movie, hanging out with friends, shopping, taking a mini-vacation with family, doing a bit of homework, or whatever the three day weekend may have included—I hope it was enjoyable! 

Our Skunks spent most of their weekend getting their robot ready for competition, calling it a wrap on Monday evening and celebrating with other Highline teams at an ice cream social.  They now eagerly await their first competition of the season at Eastern Washington University in Cheney, WA on March 14-15. The next competition will be at Auburn High School on March 28-29. Then it is on to the District Championships in Portland on April 10-12.  The season ends with a trip to the World Championships in St. Louis April 24-26, which marks the ninth straight year that the Skunks will represent our school! 

Traditionally, we have taken the entire student body to the local competition.  This year, however, the Washington FIRST organization has transitioned to a different format, which means that the local event will be held at Auburn High School. Because of limited capacity, we will not be taking the student body to this event; however, many of you may choose to attend on Saturday, March 29 to cheer for our Skunks.  They will most definitely appreciate your cheers when they are on the field!

So…we won’t be going to local competition this year, but we have a great opportunity to take a charter bus to Portland on Saturday, April 12 (during spring break), to cheer for our Skunks!  We are hoping that members of the RAHS Spirit Squad will attend to lead cheers and let the entire convention center know that we are there for our Skunks.  If you are interested in going, there will be a sign-up sheet on the counter in Mrs. Hiranaka’s office by this Wednesday.  If you sign up and are selected (we will do a lottery drawing), you agree to:


·         be at RAHS at 5:45 a.m. on April 12; we will depart for Portland at 6:00 a.m. sharp!

·         cheer for our Skunks throughout the day! We may have Skunk t-shirts; if so, you will be expected to wear them.

·         take $20 for meals. Food is available for sale at the Convention Center, so $10 should get you a lunch. We will stop on the way home to eat at a fast food restaurant, and $10 should be plenty for that meal.  We will provide a breakfast bag with juice and granola bars on the way to Portland.

·         be accountable to a chaperone! This will be a school-sponsored field trip, so all school rules apply.

·         arrange for your own transportation home when we arrive back at RAHS, probably around 9:30-10:00 p.m.


Thank you to everyone who organized our amazing assemblies last wing—Jaclyn Wing for bringing Astronaut Nicholas Patrick to us; Ms. Fitz and the ASB for the We Day/Free the Children assembly (kudos to Gabby Rivera, Matthew Vredevoogd,and Aileen Nguyen for speaking about their We Acts!) and also the Student of the Quarter Assembly that honored the following exemplary citizens and scholars:  Westin Miller, Skye Mceowen, Savan Vekaria, Deanta Kelly, Thomas Adamson, Cynthia Tran, Joan Aonan, Joseph Merlino, Jade Jordan, Angel De Los Santos, Isha Singh, and Emily Readey!

Our Speech and Debaters made it to Harvard last Friday, despite the messy East Coast weather.  Mr. Shiroma reports that they are having a great time and promises to send results, which we will publish in the next edition of the NOTAM.  Cheers for our team!

Interviewing of applicants for the RAHS Class of 2018 continues this week on Tuesday evening and all day Saturday.  If all goes as planned, we will have interviewed a minimum of 120 students and maximum of 132 by end of Saturday.  Thank you to all the application reviewers and student ambassadors who are making this possible! 

That’s it for this week, Scholars.  Enjoy this short but action-packed week of learning, and be sure to read the Announcements section for important information and opportunities.  I am honored to be your principal.

~Reba G.


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS


CAREER CENTER:

MESSAGE from STEVE DAVOLT.  I’m excited to begin work here at RAHS and have the tough task of attempting to fill the ample “shoes” of Julie Burr.  There is a great history and record that Ms. Burr has nurtured.  I’m honored and pleased to be a part of your school.  If there are ways in which I can help you in your career and internship search ---please feel welcome to stop by the CAREER CENTER anytime.  There are great opportunities for each of you.  Many thanks for your warm welcome.

Events/Opportunities:

Women FLY - Museum of Flight - Friday, February 28th, 2014, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm – 30 lucky girls have been selected to participate in the Museum of Flight's annual event for young women who are interested in aviation and aerospace careers.  Don’t forget to turn in your permission slips by EOD Tuesday, February 18th, in the Career Center and register online (http://www.museumofflight.org/programs/women-fly-2014).


Boeing Junior Achievement Job Shadow Day - Thursday, March 20, 2014, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm - Spend the morning touring the Boeing Kent Plant! 60 RAHS freshmen, juniors and seniors will get the opportunity to listen to speakers, watch demonstrations, tour the facility and enjoy lunch at the Boeing Kent Plant.  (Sorry, no sophomores.)   Permission slips and Boeing Application Packets need to be turned in to Mrs. Wooley, in the career center, by EOD Feb 18th.


Internships:


What could be more prestigious than landing an engineering internship at RAISBECK ENGINEERING?  This internship is approximately 30 hours/week, paid, and available to juniors who are interested in pursuing a career in engineering.  Deadline to apply, February 27, 2014. 


Premier aircraft charter and management company CLAY LACY is offering 2 RAHS students a part time, unpaid internship this summer.  Interns will work alongside a Line Service Operator and will learn all about a fixed based operation airport. Flexible schedule, deadline to apply is March 7, 2014 at noon.  

London Aviation Underwriters is offering 2 full time, paid summer Office Assistant positions with this busy Aviation Insurance Company located near Seattle Center.  For sophomores and juniors, deadline to apply is February 27, 2014, noon.


Seattle Parks and Recreation is offering TWENTY RAHS students internships in their Youth Career Training Program, with the emphasis on aviation careers.   Starts soon with rolling enrollment (ongoing, first come first served), you need to be available Friday nights or some time on Saturdays or Sundays during the academic year, and then continue with a flexible schedule in the summer.  Interns will learn some introductory programming and build model helicopters which they’ll fly and then teach others to build.  Lots of career skills taught, both technical and “soft” skills (time management, reliability, leadership, etc.) will be part of this program.  Applicants can be of any age but should live in Seattle or very nearby. They must be able to get to a Seattle Parks and Rec office, and can choose the one nearest to their home.  See Mr. Davolt for the application.  Once a student has completed 144 hours of the program, they will receive a stipend of $599.


Mechanical Engineering & Electrical Engineering Internships, paid, 4 days/week with ASTRONICS Advanced Electronic Systems in Kirkland, WA.  Juniors preferred, will consider qualified sophomores.  Astronics is a leader in custom, rugged electrical power systems for harsh environments (helicopters, other aircraft) Intern will work with engineers with CAD drawings and testing products.  Application deadline noon, Feb 25, 2014. 

Part time, summer internship – Project Manager and Youth STEM Teacher at Fauntleroy Children’s Center. Six interns and one lead intern will be selected to develop STEM lesson plans, involving hands on experiments and basic STEM concepts, creating a supply list and budget, and teaching two groups of students ages K-1 and 2 -5 grade.  The unpaid internships are four Mondays in July and are available to all RAHS students. More info on www.aviaionhscareers.org or in the Career Center.


Part time, summer internship – Girls Rock Math Camp Intern. The unpaid, 1-2 week summer internships are available to all female RAHS students. This is excellent learning, will generate references and a letter of recognition, and will enhance resumes and college applications.  There are also modestly paid positions open for Girls Rock Math Camp Counselors, with the additional requirement of having previously interned with Girls Rock Math.  More info on www.aviaionhscareers.org or in the Career Center.


HOBART Machined is offering 1-2 paid internships for students interested in manufacturing engineering, business and quality control.  Flexible schedule, can start now and increase hours in the summer or wait until summer.   Site is located east of Covington, near Maple Valley.  More info in Career Center and on Career website.   


MICROSOFT High School Internship Program and Boot Camp applications are now open, deadline is 3/14/14.  The Internship Program is especially competitive and for students throughout Puget Sound; see Mr. Davolt or Ms. Wooley for tips.  More info on Career Website and bulletin board.


For more information on any of the listed career internships or opportunities, please visit the Career Website at www.aviationhscareers.org, and Career Bulletin Board.


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



Dan Hargrove, Director of Aviation at Rocky Mountain College will be presenting on Thursday, February 20, at 1:00 PM.  Please sign up in the Career Center if you are interested in attending!


ALE Athletes—please check in with you advisors this week.


Juniors and Seniors: The I-90 Wildlife Bridges Coalition is sponsoring the Bridging Futures Scholarship Program, which is focused on engineering ways for future highways to protect animals.  Winners receive a $1500 scholarship and a spot in the Cascade Mountain School’s “Mt. Hood Mountain to Mouth” Camp program.  Visit http://i90wildlifebridges.org/bridging-futures-2014 for more information.    


The Imagine Tomorrow Competition at Washington State University is a problem-solving competition held each spring.  This year, there are challenges in biofuels, technology, design, and behavior.  Visit www.imagine.wsu.edu for more information. 


Sophomores and Juniors: The Yale Young Global Scholars Program (YYGS) is an academic and leadership-development program for talented high school students. YYGS is administered and hosted by Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and our two-week residential sessions in June, July, and August draw students together from all over the world.


Session 1 | Science, Policy, and Innovation | June 16 - June 29

Session 2 | Politics, Law, and Economics | July 7 - July 20

Session 3 | Studies in Grand Strategy | July 26 - August 8


Each session is interdisciplinary, and features lectures and discussions with distinguished Yale faculty, elective seminars on a wide variety of topics, small-group projects tailored to students' interests, and complementary activities such as simulations, career discussions, and tours of Yale.  Summer 2014 applications are now available online and are due on February 20.

The NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE CAMP is an honors program for two high achieving high school students from each state in the nation and others from around the world.  This residential summer experience is held in a rustic setting in West Virginia’s eastern mountains and has honored and challenged more than 5,000 participants since it began in 1963.  Two high school seniors will receive a full scholarship to exchange ideas with scientists and other professions from the academic and corporate worlds.  The nearly month-long experience includes lectures and hands-on research projects presented by scientists from across the nation; overnight camping trips into the Monogahela National Forest; and a visit to Washington D.C.  The selected delegates must not only demonstrate academic achievement in science, but also show potential for thoughtful scientific leadership.  Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 1, 2014.  To apply, go to http://apply.nysc.org.

From your ASB:

Remember that quiz you filled out? The one that could lead you to your soul mate? Your best friend? Come buy your data match results during lunch!


Thank you all for coming to the Classies! Congratulations again to Westin Miller, Skye Mceowen, Sevan Vekaria, Deanta Kelly, Thomas Adamson, Cynthia Tran, Joan Aonan, Joseph Merlino, Jade Jordan, Angel De Los Santos, Isha Singh, and Emily Readey! We encourage you all to work hard this upcoming quarter and we hope you look forward to the next one.


We hope you also enjoyed the We-Day Media Event and that you're motivated to change the world with you own voice! 


Speaking of We-Day, thanks for buying ice cream last week! More Scoops for School to come!



National Honor Society

Thank you guys for donating backpacks. Together we have raised 45 backpacks. We also had a blast at the Fresh Prince of Belar showing. Which by the way was better than anything you could have been doing. Anyways you guys are awesome and we are really grateful for everything you guys have done for us. 


Did you guys all like the Saint Valen Christmastine Day? Mabye if you’re extra good this semester, Santa will come back and give you one last kiss. 


LOVE YOU GUYS—NHS!


Attention Talented RAHS Students!

Express yourself and show the world your special talents. My name is Natalie Cullinan and my senior project is a website that showcases our creative students. “Art” comes in many forms. Do you take photos, make jewelry, sketch people, paint birds, write poetry, create music or participate in any other art form? I want to hear from you and see (or hear) your talent. Please submit your work to me at ngcullinan@gmail.com, or submit in person. I will be unveiling the website soon, stay tuned!


Ultimate Frisbee Club

Ultimate Frisbee Club Spring Season coming up! New players are welcome to join!


Regular practices will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school, at the Tukwila field, starting Feb. 18 and continuing through May 14.

Feb. 18: start-of-season meeting at Tukwila field, followed by practice.


All girls and boys are welcome to join this no-cut coed sport, though space is limited.

A great way to earn 0.5 PE credit (=75 hours, depending on attendance and participation in games).

If you signed up in the fall for the full year, you’ll be contacted only IF forms need updating.

NEW players for spring season must turn in complete enrollment forms and $60 fee. Reduced fee available upon request.


To sign up, or with any questions, contact parent volunteer coordinator, Sandy Nielsen sjnielsen@comcast.net


Yearbook needs your sport pictures!

If you are a student who participates in a sport outside of school—such as swimming, basketball, soccer, and other sports—please send pictures of yourself participating in events or practice, along with a very brief description stating your name and what’s happening in the photo, to jlsguitarist@gmail.com. Thank you for your help!


From your PTSA:  We're looking for a few good people!


If you would like to volunteer with any of the areas below, please contact Sandy Nielsen at sjnielsen@comcast.net

If you need information about what the position entails please contact Sandy Nielsen or Nancy Wing at treasurer@aviationptsa.org


Officer positions, like other positions, may be shared by more than one person, so consider doing the job with a friend!


All four PTSA officer positions are open for 2014-15. Current board members have held their positions for the maximum 2 years, and they will be available for consulting with new position holders throughout the next year. 


Officer positions will be voted on at the May General PTSA meeting:


President, or Co-Presidents

Vice President or Co-Vice Presidents

Secretary or Co-Secretaries

Treasurer


The following six volunteer slots do not need membership vote, and can be shared jobs:


-Web Site - ongoing - Maintain PTSA website throughout the year using Dreamweaver

-SeaFair/Freshman Event (before start of school year)

-Back to school event (picnic/potluck) 

-Senior Grad Party - large event for seniors. Planning should start at beginning of school year. Senior parent to work with ASB.

If you would like to volunteer with any of the areas below, please contact Sandy Nielsen at sjnielsen@comcast.net

If you need information about what the position entails please contact Sandy Nielsen or Nancy Wing at treasurer@aviationptsa.org

Previous NOTAM Announcements – but still Relevant


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



PE Credit—Earn one-half credit for PE through a class at Chewelah Peak (North of Spokane) April 7-11.  This is the same week as our Spring Break.  The course is sponsored through the Association of Washington School Principals.  Martin E. Fortin, Jr., the director of AWSP’s Outdoor Learning Centers, is exploring whether there is enough interest to host the outdoor class.  The cost is $300.00 and participants will need to borrow/rent/bring cross country skis.  Please see Mr. Kelly if you are interested.


Upcoming Science Olympiad dates:

15 March 2014:  Regional Tournament @ Highline Community College

11-12 April:  State Tournament @ Eastern Washington University


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.



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.


NHS SERVICE OPPORTUNITY - Feeling a little down? Not contributing enough to the world? Well, my friend, you can solve all your problems by signing up to volunteer at the local food bank! Take a break from your studying, get a sympathy card with that late homework, and come to Northwest Harvest Seattle on the first Saturday of every month! Anyone can go to Mrs. Hiranaka's desk and sign up to get your community service hours and brighten someone's day.


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. 


We will also be in school on May 27 to make up the snow day that occurred in December.


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!


Quote of the Week & aviation history


The strength of the turbulence is directly proportional to the temperature of your coffee.”

— Gunter's Second Law of Air Travel

Bert Hinkler completes the first solo flight from England to Australia on 22 February 1928.