NOTAM 033114

Raisbeck Aviation High School

NOTAM 033114

March 31, 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

Applications are due by noon for Esterline Internship

Wallingford College Financial Services Presentation 6:30-8:00 p.m., PLC

 

Wednesday:  Block: Periods 1, 3, advisory, 5

                        1:00-1:45 Senior Graduation Planning Meeting 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

                        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, AIAA Club Meeting, 6

                        1:00-1:45 Culture Day Assembly

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

 

Friday:            End of 3^rd Quarter

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

Applications are due by noon for MECA program assistant intern

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.

Robotics Competition in Portland, OR

 

Saturday:       PTSA Ultimate Frisbee Club (team name=Turbulence) plays a league game, TBD. (not yet published on DiscNW website at time of NOTAM deadline)  See DiscNW website for game time and map details:  http://www.discnw.org/events/559/games/16497/.

No Ultimate practice during week of Spring Break, April 7-11.

Robotics Competition, Portland, OR—If you are riding the bus with other RAHS students, be at school by 5:45 a.m.; bus leaves promptly at 6:00 a.m.!  If you weren’t here last Friday and missed the meeting about this trip, please see Mrs. Hiranaka today!

Monday – Friday, April 7-11:  SPRING BREAK!  Enjoy! See you on Monday, April 14!

 

Principal’s Message

This past weekend our Skunk Works Robotics team traveled to Auburn High School for their second qualifying district event. After overcoming some challenges they experienced in Cheney a few weeks ago, the robot was working almost flawlessly.  RAHS Team 1983 was seeded 6th and allied with the first seed, Team 1318 IRS (Issaquah Robotics Society), and Team 4060 Swag. After some tough competition and much defense in the elimination matches, the Red Alliance (ours!) became the winners of the Auburn District Event! In addition, our Skunks were honored to win the Entrepreneurship award for their detailed business plan.  They reported that they couldn't have done it without the support of the parents, mentors, friends, and alliance members 1318 IRS and 4060 Swag.  Congratulations, RAHS Skunk Works Robotics Team 1983!  We are proud of you!  We know, too, that you were pleased to have Superintendent Enfield attend the event in support of all four Highline District teams, which included teams 3574 High Tekerz from Highline High School, 2942 Panda Machine from Evergreen High School, 4461 RAMbotics from Mount Rainier High School, and 1983 Skunk Works Robotics. It is now on to the PNW District Championships in Portland, Oregon, April 10-12.  We wish our Skunks the best and look forward to having a cheering squad there on Saturday to lift the spirits and let everyone know that Team 1983 from Raisbeck Aviation High School is there to demonstrate gracious professionalism…and win!  Go Skunks!

While the Skunks battled it out at Auburn last weekend, our Ultimate Frisbee team, Turbulence, was on a different kind of field as they played hard against another team—the Dead Rats from Nova High School—to finish first!  Turbulence is still undefeated in spring play!  Yay, Turbulence, and good luck in your next competition!

A lot of the buzz around school last week was about college admissions. Among the many universities mentioned, I heard students expressing joy about being accepted to MIT, UC Berkley, Cornell, UW, WSU, Purdue, Harvey Mudd, and a host of other stellar post-secondary institutions.  Some seniors applied to several colleges, and now have several options from which to choose.  Congratulations, Seniors/soon-to-be graduates!  As you make decisions, please let Ms. Carper and Mrs. Hiranaka know.  We need your data to prepare for graduation and the senior awards ceremony.

As of Friday, we are ¾ of the way through the school year.  Third quarter ends on Friday, followed by Spring Break from April 7-11.  School resumes on Monday, April 14, and then it is an action-packed rush to graduation and the end of the school year.  Let’s make each day of learning count!  Enjoy your break, and I’ll look forward to seeing you again on April 14.  As always, I am honored to be your principal—

Reba G.

                                                                                                    

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

Landslide in Oso

As some of you may know, there have been hundreds of lives impacted by the recent tragedy in Oso. The Skunk Works Robotics Team ­­­working with Culture Club will be having a hot drink and bake sale before and after school from 7:45 – 8:30 am and 4:00- 4:30 pm. All proceeds will go to the Cascade Valley Hospital as they will be donating all the donations to the effort in Oso.

All drinks and treats will be $1.

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.

CAREER CENTER:

Events/Opportunities:

 

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. 

 

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.

 

Internships:

 

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 10^th, 11^th or 12^th grade.  Applications due in Career Center by noon Friday, April 4.

 

PATHFINDERS 2014 --  Applications are being accepted for seven positions.  Deadline is Monday, April 21.  Six RAHS interns will have the opportunity to know and work with the 2014 honorees.  One RAHS logistic intern will the opportunity to collaborate with the PATHFINDER team on event planning and coordinator of the annual gala.  See application/details in Career Center.  Incredible opportunity.  Apply early/often.

 

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

 

All juniors will be taking the SAT on April 16!  At 9 AM, students with last names starting with A-F, report to the PLC.  Students with last names starting with G-Z, report to the Museum of Flight Red Barn Classroom.

 

Wallingford Financial Services is presenting in the PLC on Tuesday, April 1 at 6:30 PM.  Come receive excellent information about paying for college!

 

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 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!

 

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 

 

From your ASB:                

Want to change the school? Have an idea of what kind of the impact you want to make? What's your Legacy? If you're thinking about joining ASB, the executive position information meeting is on Friday, April 4, at lunch. Good luck!

 

Thank you to those of you who donated to Project PROMISE.

 

Are you ready for the Quarter Quell? The next Student of the Quarter Assembly is on April 14. Be on the lookout for updates about the theme. Students will be recognized for their CLASS (Character, Leadership, Attitude, Service and Scholarship) by their teachers and by YOU! Just like last time, please nominate a student that you think has CLASS. Click the link below and submit a classmate's name. Make sure to only vote once! Nominations end April 10.

 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EGE-3vHn9QX1aeCQhCJheHIwuNktkikBq9vHS6vom1M/viewform

 

AIAA Club

On Thursday, April 3, the AIAAclub will be hosting Mr. Bernard Cawley, the current president of Boeing's Rocketry Club, as a guest presenter.  Mr. Cawley will be talking to us about his experiences with rocketry and we will be gauging interest in starting a rocketry project group within our club.

 

If you have any interest in rocketry and want to know more about it, this is a great opportunity to get your questions answered.  So, get permission from your adviser and join us, the AIAAclub of RAHS, in Mr. McComb's room at 1:00 this Thursday!  "It's gonna be a blast!"

 

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 April 2nd.

 

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

 

Attention RAHS Art Enthusiasts!

 

The students at RAHS are crazy smart and very hard working, but many of them, like me, Natalie Cullinan, are also artists. It is finally time to show our talent to the world. Come check out my Self-Expressions website that features student drawings, poems, photos, dance and more at http://www.rahsself-expressions.com/. 

I am still accepting art submissions, so if you or a friend wants to be featured on my website contact me at ngcullinan@gmail.com or come find me around school.

 

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.  All items left in the student storage room at the end of the day will be placed in the ASB lost and found and eventually donated to Goodwill. 

 

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.

 

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

 

 

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.

 

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

 

“I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way.”

— Captain John Paul Jones, in a letter to le Ray de Chaumont, 16 November 1778.

 

Germany’s Heinkel He 280, the world’s first twin-engined jet aircraft, is first flown on 2 April 1941.  While intended for combat, it is never placed into production.