NOTAM 090814

NOTAM 090814                 Raisbeck Aviation High School

Sept 8, 2014

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

 

Monday:  Six Period Day

VIP on campus, Paul Belshaw, Senior Vice-President of Rolls Royce NW

Science Olympiad Info Meeting 8:00 – 8:45AM, BPC

 

Tuesday:  Six Period Day

VIP on campus, Peter Morton, Vice-President of Human Resources – Boeing Emeritus

Science Olympiad Info Meeting 8:00 – 8:45AM, BPC

Speech and Debate Interest Meeting, 3:30 – 4:30 PM, in Mr. Shiroma’s room

FRC Robotics Meeting 6:00 – 8:30PM, in Mr. Steele’s room

 

Wednesday:  A Block – Periods 1, 3, Advisory, 5

Science Olympiad Info Meeting 8:00 – 8:45AM, in Mr. McComb’s room

Picture Make Up Day, 8:45 – 10:00AM, BPC

PTSA General Meeting, 6 PM – 9 PM

 

Thursday:  B Block - Periods 2, 4, Advisory, 6

Science Olympiad Info Meeting 8:00 – 8:45AM, BPC

 

Friday:  Six Period Day—2:00PM Dismissal

Science Olympiad Info Meeting 8:00 – 8:45AM, BPC

Principal’s Message

I am thrilled to report a smooth re-entry back into the 2014-2015 school year.  It is the second year in our permanent home and the striking difference of having everything unpacked and organized before we open the doors to students is noted. Wow!  On opening day, our ASB leaders launched the back-to-school assembly with great energy and challenged each of the classes to compete for spirit points. The results from the first week show the Class of 2015 in the lead with 325 points. Senior Power!

As we moved into Thursday, the freshmen and new students received their laptops. On Friday, our scholars in AP Spanish reported having their first test of year.  Next week, our students will see VIPs on campus—students, be prepared to connect with industry leaders and members of delegations visiting our campus all year long.  RAHS is an amazing place that offers authentic opportunities to develop your professional behavior and networking skills.  Along that vein, I would encourage you to apply for one of the 75 spots open for the Pathfinder Gala. Please read through the NOTAM for more details and submit your application to Mr. Davolt by October 1.

Remember to mark your calendar for our Evening of Learning, on Thursday, September 18^th.  The program for our Evening of Learning will be emailed next weekend to parents and guardians. Students, your parents will be attending your classes that evening, so please fill in your schedule on their invitation.  Parents, please bring the invitation and your child’s schedule with you (paper copy or on your mobile device) that evening so that you can make your way to classes on time.  Paper copies of the program will also be available at the front desk.

Students should not be on campus that evening UNLESS asked by a staff member to assist.  We love you, scholars, but we simply cannot accommodate all of you as well as your parents. This time, it is your parents who go to school rather than you.  Enjoy sending them off and be sure to ask them what they learned when they come home.  In addition to attending classes, we are offering one session prior to the official start of the program at 6:00 p.m.  If your schedule permits, consider attending Helping your Student Succeed at RAHS from 4:50-5:35 p.m., which will be facilitated by Counselor Katie Carper and staff.   

A Round of Applause—my chance to publicly acknowledge individuals who make RAHS a better place or deserve recognition.  Thanks to the following students and ASB Advisor, Ms. Fitzpatrick for a wonderful opening day assembly: ASB President Gabby Rivera, Vice President Navath Nhan, Secretary Jessi Mau, Treasurer Makoto Take, Designer Nicole Do, Technology Director Karl Nielsen, Coordinator Jackie Madson, Senior Class Captains Erin Ronald and Austin Fischer, Junior Class Captains Zahnae Aquino and Bryant Nguyen, Sophomore Class Captains Ashley Balbuena and Matt Vredevoogd, singer Aileen Nguyen, Phoenix mascot Vincent Pierce, and Spirit Squad Co Captains Carlos Navarro and Kirsten Noble. The costumes and props worn by our RAHS staff during their introductions at the assembly were a hit!

The Raisbeck Aviation High School Skunk Works Robotics team officially ended its 2014 competition season on Labor Day weekend by traveling to San Jose, California and competing in the ‘Chezy Champs’  Best of the West competition.  The Skunks were counted among the best on the field and came away with the “Quality Award” which also includes a $1000 prize from NASA.  The award is on display in the lobby.  Congratulations!

Honored to serve as your principal—Bruce Kelly

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

The first meeting of the Skunk Works Robotics FRC team will be on Tuesday at 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM in Mr. Steele’s Room.  We welcome back all of the members of last year’s team and some new members that participated last year in FTC Robotics.  Come ready to get to work!  We have lots of activities planned for our 9^th season of competition!!   Students are also urged to attend the free premier of a new movie called “Underwater Dreams” which is the story of a high school robotics team from Arizona that competes for the first time and wins against college teams like MIT.

The showing is at 7:00 on Thursday night at Southcenter AMC.  It is a pre-release screening and all robotics team members (new, old, parents or mentors) are invited to attend.  Please visit the http://www.firstwa.org/ website for more information and to sign up to come.

Our team’s first competition this year will be in the Girls Generation competition this fall with an all girls team.

From ASB

Welcome freshmen and new staff, as well as veterans and all returning students! Thank you for showing off your phoenix pride at the first day of school assembly, as well as in our first lunchtime competition! ASB is excited for the new school year.  We already have many activities planned, so listen up!

Our first link crew meeting is Tuesday, September 9th during lunch. Freshman please ask your group leaders for information on where you will be meeting.

Club executives: there will be a club-exec meeting on Thursday the 11th. Remember at least ONE representative MUST be present. These meetings are mandatory.

Do you want to help make our school better? Do you have a passion to serve others? Are you interested in planning assemblies, dances and school events? Freshman interested in becoming a part of the ASB dream team will be having a class captain meeting in Mrs. Fitzpatrick's room (3rd floor, room 3520) at lunch on Tuesday the 16th.

SPIRIT SHACK OPENING! Our spirit shack will be open and ready for business for the evening of learning on the 18th, and the following day during lunch. The shack will be stocked with brand new designs, as well as introducing RAHS beanies! Vintage items will be on sale, so stock up now!

Speech and Debate

Curious about Speech and Debate?  Come over to Mr. Shiroma’s room after school on Tuesday, September 9^th for an information meeting regarding everything we do.  If you are interested in theater, politics, arguing or wish you were better at any of these things, this is the team for you.  Did we mention that we look amazing on college applications?

When:  After school Tuesday, September 9 from 3:30 -4:30 PM

Where:  Room 3560

What to bring:  Your wonderful selves

Science Olympiad

Calling all those who wish to embrace their inner nerd, interested in learning new things, or want to join a winning team. Science Olympiad’s information sessions will be held from 8:00 to 8:45 AM in the BPC from September 8^th through the 12^th. Except for Wednesday, September 10^th, which will be held in Room 2350. We are looking forward to a great year! 

From the career center

 

THE PATHFINDER GALA is an annual formal event at the Museum of Flight on Saturday, October 25 which honors industry professionals who have made significant contributions to the aviation/aerospace industry. This year’s honorees include:  Captain John Cashman, Colonel Joe Jackson and Jack Wimpress.  Students from any grade are invited to apply through a one-page essay. Seventy-five RAHS students will be selected to attend the event on 10/25/14. Applications and additional information are now available in the Career Center.

MENTORS & MENTEES - The industry professionals who mentor RAHS students play a significant role in the professional preparation and development of RAHS students.  Make note that the Mentor Breakfasts will be:  October 8, December 3, January 21, March 18 and May 22 this academic year. Please initiate communication with your mentor now, and set up times to get together, including the breakfast meetings.  Sophomores will be hearing more about the program and those interested in participating will be paired with a mentor in October.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP students need to finalize their paperwork to achieve district credit. Students who have held internships over the summer need to submit a one page Reflection and the total # of hours worked to Mr. Davolt ASAP.  If you worked at the Museum of Flight, they will submit your hours for you but we still need the Reflection.  

FALL INTERNSHIPS should be registered with Mr. Davolt in the Career Center to assure appropriate semester-end credit.  Please see Mr. Davolt in the Career Center for additional information.

MS. HIRANAKA NEEDS YOUR COOPERATION EVERY DAY!  

 

If you are tardy, please report to class, Ms. Hiranaka does not provide admit slips.

 

If you are absent, please call the school’s attendance line or access the Quicklinks section on the school’s web page: Report Absence Attendance Line 206.631.7217, or

http://www.highlineschools.org/aviation/Pages/Home.aspx

In the event that you will be absent or tardy for any reason, please have your parents/guardians call our attendance line and leave a message.   When they call, they should leave the following information: 

• your name
• their name
• reason for the absence and the date of absence

Your parents/guardians are required to call each day you will be absent from school.

 

Remember, it is required by law to follow up with a written note excusing your absence when you return to school. 

To comply with regulations, notes for absences must include the following details:

 

• Student’s name
• Parent/guardian name
• Reason for the absence
• Date of absence 

·         Attendance Reminder for Parents and Students:   Attendance line 206-631-7217. 

 

Counselor Corner

If you need schedule changes, please fill out a schedule change form in the counselor’s lobby area.  Continue to attend your previous schedule until you receive a new schedule.  The last day to change classes without impacting your transcript is September 17.

Ms. Carper will proctor BYU Health exams in the career center at 3:40 on the last Wednesday of every month.

From Your PTSA

PTSA Dinner and Auction Update:

Date:  November 8, 2014

Location:  the Museum of Flight

Time:  6:00 p.m.

Auction Packet:  Each student will be given an auction packet with information about reservations, donations and more during the first week of school.  Look for the big white envelope!

Reservations: Auction Invitations will be in the auction packet.

Donations:  Our goal is to have every family donate at least one item to our annual dinner and auction in November. If you need procurement ideas, please click on the following link.  http://www.aviationptsa.org/images/abcprocurement.pdf

Volunteers:  We have many openings for volunteers the week before the auction and auction day.  Email ahsauction@aviationptsa.org and we will work with you to find the perfect volunteer job for you!

Sponsors: Advertise your business while supporting your school.  Everyone wins!  Inquire at ahsauction@aviationptsa.org.

Downloadable Forms:  Donation letters, sponsor forms, procurement form and procurement tips are on our website at http://www.aviationptsa.org/auction2014.html

JOIN our Facebook page  - Search for RAHS Dinner and Auction and join the group for up-to-date information.

Thank you!

Cathie Coyle Toone, Martha Ortiz and Emily Thatcher

2014 Auction chairs

 

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