Raisbeck
Aviation High School
NOTAM 032414
March
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: 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
Spring Sport Athletes, ALE
Meeting in PLC at 12: 45
1:00-1:45 Senior
Assembly in BPC
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
AIAA Club—special speaker presentation at 3:40
p.m. (see Announcements for details)
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
ASME “Spy Plane” Presentation 6:30 p.m., Piecora's
NY Pizza (details below)
Thursday: Block:
Periods 2, 4, clubs or Special Assembly, 6
Special
Assembly 1:00-1:45 p.m. in BPC—Speaker is Tanzania’s first female
FAA-certified pilot and aircraft maintenance engineer. See Ms. Gilman’s message
for additional information
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
Applications are due for Boeing
internship and the Rotary Scholarship
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 Competition Auburn High
School
PTSA Ultimate Frisbee Club game - 9:00 a.m.
at Walt Hundley Playfield #1
Principal’s Message
In a school with Aviation in its name, talk within the school
frequently focuses on current events in aviation and aerospace, particularly
after spectacular media reporting. And,
news isn’t always positive, as we have been keenly reminded over the past few
weeks—first when we learned of a Malaysian 777-200 aircraft that mysteriously
lost communications and fell off the radar, with 239 passengers on board; and
just last week when a KOMO News helicopter crashed in downtown Seattle, taking
the lives of a highly regarded pilot and photojournalist and severely injuring
a citizen who was trying to get out of harm’s way. It is times like these that
I witness students mourn the tragedies and reach out to those impacted with
heartfelt sympathy and compassion. I am immensely proud of them. It is also a
time when I see students question their own futures in aviation and aerospace
and reach out to mentors, teachers, and of course, families, to process their
thinking and decision-making. I am proud
of them for this, too, and grateful for the support that envelops the RAHS
community. It is also a time when faculty
hears students ask, “What do you think happened? What could have prevented it? Suppose
they had done (this or that)? My theory is that...or I would have done…” And as they pose their questions and
hypotheses, I am even more proud of them, for I know that their inquiring minds
and ability to think critically and solve complex problems will only become
greater as they make their way through high school, college, and into their
careers. I am reassured that they
possess both habits of mind and heart. And, while I am still thinking of the
tragedies that occurred and the families and co-workers and friends who were
(and forever will be) so personally impacted, I have confidence that our RAHS
scholars will be part of the solution for preventing such heartbreaking
misfortunes in the future. There is hope
through education—always!
And, speaking of hope—we are blessed this week to have a woman who
hoped for a better life for Tanzanian women, and through hard work and
unrelenting commitment, became Tanzania’s first female FAA-certified pilot and aircraft
maintenance engineer. Susan Mashibe is in Seattle this week, making
several appearances with community leaders, and she has reached out to RAHS to
share her story. Everyone in the RAHS community is invited to hear her
inspirational message this Thursday from
1:00-1:45 p.m. in the Boeing Presentation Center. The presentation is a must for all RAHS
women! With this change in schedule,
clubs will not be able to meet in the Commons or BPC.
A reminder that essays for
the Purdue and UND summer camps are due this
Friday to Ms. Carper and me! Information was previously posted in the
NOTAM and still available on the bulletin board in the Counseling & Career
Center. Remember that you can attend a
summer college camp AND have a summer internship!
Last Saturday, we completed our interviews for the Class of 2018. Selections will be made this week and letters
of invitation mailed the following week.
As always, I wish we could accept them all, but such is not the case. Close to 400 applied; we will invite 105 to
join our community. Sincere thanks to
all the student ambassadors, AHS alums, and staff who assisted with our
admissions process. We are grateful for
your generous donation of time and expertise!
We could not manage our process without you!
This Thursday and Friday, our Skunk Works Robotics team resumes
competition at Auburn High School. If your schedule permits, I know our Skunks
would appreciate a cheering section! Our
Ultimate team is also competing on Saturday. Go Skunks! Go Aviation
Turbulence!
And last but by no means least, congratulations to Henry Leaming, who placed 4th in Mental Math Alpha division in Mu Alpha
Theda State Math Competition this past Saturday! Several members of the RAHS Math Club
competed, along with Henry, at the Federal Way event. It is obvious that this newly formed team is
well on its way to success. We’re proud
of all of you!
Please read the Announcements section for more opportunities to
enhance your resume and college-going transcript! And remember that third quarter ends a week from this
Friday—April 4. School work is your
first priority! Make it so as you enjoy
a very busy week of learning and activities!
As always, I am honored to be your principal—
Reba G.
NEW
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student
Storage IMPORTANT notice:
Reminder:
The student storage room on the first floor is for day use only. Students
may not leave personal items in the storage room overnight. The room is
currently overflowing with items, so students who are keeping personal items in
the room overnight are asked to please take them home this week. All
items left in the student storage room at the end of the day on Friday, March
28th may be donated to Goodwill.
Alaska Airlines Aviation Day
RAHS
students have an opportunity to volunteer and earn community service hours during
Alaska Airlines Aviation Day. The event
will be held at Alaska Airlines Flight Operations building and the Alaska
Airlines Maintenance Hangar on Saturday, 10 May 2014 from 0700-1700. There will be displays and activities to help inspire
local youth towards a career in aviation. ACE Club has taken the lead on volunteering
for this event and will be actively involved in the logistics of moving
participants to/from various locations. Additionally, there will be a RAHS
booth, a robotics booth, and Museum of Flight demonstration
station that will need to be staffed by student volunteers.
If
you are interested in volunteering for this event, please sign up at the front
desk on the clipboard marked, Aviation Day. The tentative plan is for students
to serve either an AM shift or PM shift.
For more information, please contact William at 206.550.095.
Spring Sport Athletes, please plan to attend the ALE Meeting on Wednesday at 12:45 in the PLC—See Mr. Kelly if you cannot
CAREER CENTER:
Events/Opportunities:
HIGHLINE
TECH ACADEMY – Highline
Community College offers a week long Teen Technology Camp the week of August
18-21, for students entering 10th – 12th grade.
Learn to develop websites, create games and program robots; earn two college
credits. Applications due May 16th 2014 and more information
is at http://cis.highline.edu/camp/index.php. More
information on board outside of the Career Center.
COMMUNITY-SERVICE
OPPORTUNITY
----We’re looking for 7-10 students who would assist in hosting the AM FLIGHT
BREAKFAST on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at the MUSEUM OF FLIGHT from 6:30AM-8:45AM.
Hosted by the Museum of Flight and MC’d by KOMO TV News Anchor Brad Goode, the
program will bring the mystery and excitement of “flight” to life. Brad
Tilden, chairman and CEO of ALASKA AIR GROUP, will be guest speaker along with
Doug King, president and CEO of the MUSEUM OF FLIGHT. Sign up outside the
CAREER CENTER or ask Steve Davolt for further information.
Internships:
BOEING –Check out
the eight internship descriptions posted in the CAREER CENTER. This is the last
few days to apply for what promises to be the premier opportunity for next
year’s senior class. All applicants need to be US Citizens, have at least a 3.0
GPA and currently have Junior class status. Internship dates are June 23
– August 21, 2014. Additional information/requirements are specified by
individual job descriptions posted in the CAREER CENTER. Unbelievable
opportunities for the right applicants. Applications are due on this week ---Thursday,
March 27 at noon. See Steve Davolt for further details.
ESTERLINE – Esterline
represents the largest independent supplier of specialized organic coating
services in the Pacific Northwest. This paid summer internship is a part
time position with typical schedules 6AM-2:30pm either Monday, Wednesday and
alternating Fridays or Tuesday, Thursday and alternating Fridays. US Citizens
or permanent residents with a social security number, minimum age 16.
Applications due by noon, Tuesday, April 1.
MECA – Making
Engineering Cool Again Program Assistant Intern. Work with
Boeing engineers to coordinate student training sessions. Serve as the
point person between business leaders and RAHS. Opportunity to select and
oversee the RAHS student volunteers. Open to students entering 10th,
11th or 12th grade. Applications due in Career
Center by noon Friday, April 4.
SEATTLE
PARKS & RECREATION – is 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!
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
Juniors
and Seniors: If
you would like to take an AP test but are not enrolled in the class, please see
Ms. Sorensen to pay the fee.
Important
Scholarships due this month (other scholarships are posted on my
website)
The
Rotary Scholarship
application is due by 2:30 on March 27. See Ms. Carper for
applications
The
Highline Schools Foundation is
offering great scholarships, including the STIA Scholarship, the Alaska
Airlines Scholarship, and The Light and Love Scholarship (sponsored by Ms.
Pappas). Visit: www.highlineschoolsfoundation.org/scholarships
Des
Moines Dollars for Scholars
is a scholarship fund for students who live in Des Moines and/or plan to attend
Highline Community College. More information is available at desmoines.dollarsforscholars.org.
Due March 31!
All
11th grade students will be taking the SAT in school at 9
AM on April 16. More details coming soon!
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.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is hosting a MOOC (Massive Online Open Course) in
April. This time the course is on Human
Factors in Aviation. While you don’t earn credit for the MOOC, it is a
great way to learn more about Human Factors and experience a college-level
course while building your college and career-going resume. If interested, you should know that the course starts April 7th and is open to the
first 2,000 people who sign up. Here’s a link with more info: http://worldwide.erau.edu/degrees-programs/free-online-courses/index.html
Essays
due to Ms. Carper THIS FRIDAY, Mach 28, for Purdue and UND camps!
From your
ASB:
This
is the last week for March Madness at Spirit
Shack! Come to the Spirit Shack on Friday and stock up on your ASB apparel.
Everything is on sale!
Here are some of the deals:
$10 for ALL sweatshirts
$3 vintage tees
$5 all other t-shirts
$3 white socks
$8 Skyline socks
$5 Scarves
Last few days
for Project PROMise!!!! Get your dresses into Ms. Fitz no later than Tuesday of
next week.
AIAA Club
Wednesday, March 27 at 3:40pm, the AIAAclub will
have a special guest coming to chat with club members.
Mr. Ryan Crompton will share insights about his career at Boeing and his
involvement with the Pacific Northwest Chapter of AIAA. We are
happy to extend the invitation to everyone within the RAHS community to join us
in this casual conversation with Mr. Crompton, who works in flight
test engineering analysis at Boeing, on the 787-9 and KC-46 tanker. AIAAclub
members: please make a special effort
to attend this after school session and give our guest an enthusiastic
greeting. See you there!
Graduation
2014—Attention Seniors and Families!
Our graduation ceremony
will be held at the Highline Performing Arts Center (PAC) Wednesday, June 11,
at 7:00 p.m. Given the limited space, each guest over the age of 2 will
need a ticket. Each graduate will receive up to five tickets free of
charge. If you would like additional tickets, you need to submit to Mr.
Peterson an additional ticket request form, which will be handed out during
advisory on March 26th.
Attention Seniors:
This is the last
week that the GradNight Party ticket price of $85 is guaranteed.
Please don't wait any longer and possibly get stuck paying a higher
price! We've planned such a fun night for you,
with a huge variety of activities, so there's something for everyone! You
may bring your money any day of the week and give to Ms. Hiranaka, or give it
to the GradNight Party Committee Rep at lunch time, Thursday, the 27th. Soon
your head will be filled with Prom, AP testing and Graduation Daze - so don't
procrastinate, the time to sign up is NOW! ... See you at the party!
Phoenix Flyer
It’s that time again! The Phoenix Flyer newspaper is coming out with
issue number 5! Special features this issue include the quest for a $15
minimum wage, the amazing artwork of Beemnet Workeneh, and a glimpse of Ms.
Wombold and Mrs. Juarez like you’ve never seen them before. Make sure to
pick up your free copy of the paper this week to see what all
the buzz is about. You can also read online at ahsphoenixflyer.com and follow
us on Facebook and Twitter.
Spring is just around the corner, which includes spring break! Are you
prepared to ask that special girl out? Maybe you could even ask her to Spring
Fling, but you might have some issues asking… Don’t worry, RAHS
Ground Control is here to help! Submit your question to http://tinyurl.com/groundcon or 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 issue!
And not to give away any secrets, but all you naughty boys and girls
should keep a look out for our upcoming April Fool’s issue!
Thanks for your support,
The staff of the RAHS Phoenix Flyer
Community
Event
Puget
Sound Skills Center presents Paradise Annual Fashion Show on Sunday,
March 30th at 2:30pm at the PSSC Class Act Restaurant. A portion of
ticket sales and proceeds will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. For
tickets and information, please call 206-462-9322.
ASME “Spy
Plane” Presentation
This presentation is about a very special and clandestine "spy plane," which still holds the world's speed and altitude record for jet propelled aircraft today. Join Bill McCutcheon of the Museum of Flight Speakers Bureau for a talk on how and why the Blackbird came into being, some of the unique design challenges it presented, the Blackbird's capabilities, and some of its extraordinary qualities.
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 6:30 PM Check-in & Dinner / 7:30 PM Presentation
Location: Piecora's NY Pizza -- 1401 East Madison Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Cost: $10 for ASME members and guests, $5 for students. Includes pizza and salad dinner. Cash or check to "WW ASME" collected at the door.
Registration required by March 24.
Sign up Online at https://ww-asme-blackbird.eventbrite.com or reply to
Rowena at rowenabeaudry@asme.org
Calling
for 2014-15 PTSA Volunteers!
We need a chairperson(s) to coordinate the 2015
Senior Grad Party. This slot does not
need membership vote, and can be a shared job:
-Senior Grad Party 2015 - Job entails
coordinating with a professional graduation party company, and the school’s
Associated Student Body.
Need current Junior class parent(s) to start consulting with this year’s Senior class party planners. Planning then starts at beginning of school year.
Need current Junior class parent(s) to start consulting with this year’s Senior class party planners. Planning then starts at beginning of school year.
Officer positions, like other positions, may be
shared by more than one person, so consider doing the job with a friend!
Per PTSA guidelines, nominees for officer positions
will be accepted through March. The incoming freshman parents will also be
informed of the open officer positions and have a chance to nominate someone.
The slate will be finalized in April, with membership voting at the May PTSA
meeting.
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)
If you would like to volunteer with
any of the areas above, 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
Ultimate
Frisbee Game
Saturday,
March 29, 9:00 a.m. the PTSA Ultimate Frisbee Club
(team name=Turbulence) plays The Dead Rats in West Seattle at Walt Hundley
Playfield #1.
Previous NOTAM
Announcements – but still Relevant
Waskowitz
Outdoor School will be offering 3 summer sessions of backpacking for
PE credit. The intensive curriculum (up to
15 hours each
day) is designed
for students interested in exploring the vast opportunities
the
outdoors has
to
offer. Students
will earn PE credit while experiencing the many benefits of backpacking:
physical fitness, leadership experience, personal growth, improved
communication skills, greater persistence, and deep relationships. Where is camp? There will also
be a half day preparation class in district prior to the class. Session Dates: July 7-11, 2014, July 21-25,
2014, or August 4-8, 2014. There will
also be a half day preparation class in district prior to the class.
Only students who can commit to the entire camp session should
register! Camp starts
at
9:00 am on day one and
concludes at 2pm on the final
day. Participants must be entering
grades 9-12. Please email your interest to Carey Gannaw at carey.gannaw@highlineschools.org with date
preference. Questions? Contact Tim.Hall
at, Tim.Hall@highlineschools.org
Attendance
line: Just a
friendly reminder that if you student will be absent from school that you need
to call the school each day that they are absent. Please call our attendance line at 206-631-7217
and leave a voicemail with your students name and the reason for the
absence. Also, please be sure that you
send your student with a note the day that they return.
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. The cost
is $300.00 and participants will need to borrow/rent/bring cross country skis. Mr. Kelly has additional information.
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
·
May 27,
2014—make-up for
the snow day that occurred in December.
·
School
bus transportation will be provided for Highline students.
Quote of the Week & aviation history
“It’s human
nature to stretch, to go, to see, to understand. Exploration is not a choice, really; it’s an
imperative.”
--Michael
Collins, Apollo 11 Command Module Pilot
Endowed
with a Guggenheim grant, Robert Goddard launches his most successful rocket yet
on 28 March 1935.
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