Raisbeck
Aviation High School
NOTAM 091514
Sept 15, 2014
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Monday: Six Period Day
Beginning an
extraordinary week of learning!
Film Club meeting Room 3530 - 3:45 PM
to 5:00 PM
Tuesday: Six Period Day
(AM) VIP on campus—Dr. Michael Quinn, Seattle University
Dean of Engineering.
(PM) VIPs on campus—Kevin Foreman, Boeing
Sales
Program Manager Latin America, Africa, and Caribbean; South African STEM Educators and South Africa
Airlines Executives: Nivy Moodley,
SAA Academy of Learning—Leadership and Management Development, Cadet Pilot
Training, Functional and Mandatory Training in the Aviation Sector, Vimla Maistr, Senior Manager: CSI and Corporate Events,
South African Airways; Christina Charné
Haak, Acting Director for Communication and Research
within the National Department of Basic Education; Ntsiki Mbono,
Deputy
Director-General: Economic Impact and Policy Alignment, Marubini M.F, Math and Science Teacher Thengwe High School; Dr.
Mampone Abram Seopa, Mathematics, Science and Technology
coordinator/manager at Limpopo Department of Education; Dr. Hintsa Zwelinzima
Education
Lead, Microsoft; Wendy
Deirdre Horn, Acting Deputy
Director General: Curriculum Policy Monitoring and Support; Sydwell Themba Nkabinde, Chief
Education Specialist; Anilkumar
Kesava Pillai, Chief
education Specialist;
Poul Erik Hansen,
Senior Director of Technology and R&D, Danfoss Compressors GmbH, Flensburg, Germany;
Petru V. Notingher, Professor
in the Department of Electrical Machines and Materials, Politehnica University
of Bucharest.
Freshman Class Captain meeting
in Mrs. Fitzpatrick's room 3520 during lunch
FTC Team meeting Room 1610 – 3:30 PM
to 5:30 PM
FRC Team meeting Room 1610 – 6:00 PM
to 8:30 PM
Speech and Debate Room 3560 – 3:30 PM
to 5:30 PM
Wednesday: A Block – Periods 1, 3, Advisory, 5
Last Day to Change Classes without
Impacting Your Transcript is today!
Speech and Debate Room 3560 –
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Math Club Room 3180 3:30 PM –
4:45 PM
Thursday: B Block - Periods
2, 4, Advisory, 6
FTC Team meeting Room 1610 –
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
FRC Team meeting Room 1610 –
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Speech and Debate Room 3560 –
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Evening of Learning
4:50 PM to 8:45 PM
Students, please assist your parents by
providing them with your teachers’ names and
corresponding room numbers prior to the Evening of Learning.
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Room
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Program
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Time
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Professional Learning Center, Room 3210
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Helping
your Student Succeed at RAHS,
Ms. Carper & Staff
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4:50—5:35
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Rm #
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Zero Hour Teacher:
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5:40—5:55
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Boeing Presentation Center
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Welcoming
Address, Mr. Kelly
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6:00—6:15
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Rm #
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1st period
Teacher:
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6:20—6:35
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Rm #
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2nd period Teacher:
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6:40—6:55
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Rm #
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3rd period Teacher:
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7:00—7:15
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Rm #
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Advisory Teacher:
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7:20—7:35
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Rm #
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4th period Teacher:
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7:40—7:55
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Rm #
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5th period Teacher:
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8:00—8:15
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Rm #
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6th period Teacher:
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8:20—8:35
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End
of Program 8:35PM
Thank you for attending our
Evening of Learning program and please drive home safely.
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Friday: Six Period
Day—2:00PM Dismissal, Staff Professional Development
VIP on campus—Dr. Todd Johnson, Director of Data
and Analysis ESD 113.
Principal’s
Message
As you review this week’s calendar, please note the large
delegation of VIPs visiting us on Tuesday. Our distinction as a Lighthouse Model of STEM
Excellence continually attracts interest from points around the globe. When an
opportunity presents itself for potential replication of our signature
programs, we honor the request and allow delegations to observe our practices
within the natural rhythm of the school day.
With this visit, I trust our community will benefit from the reciprocal
learning tied to Boeing’s sponsorship of South African STEM education programs
and aviation industry, and glean insights from the VIPs representing Germany
and Romania. Personally, I am very excited about this delegation and want to
thank Reba Gilman for the hours of
coordination and planning that were required to bring everyone together.
Last week, I enjoyed meeting with Paul Belshaw, Senior
Vice-President of Rolls-Royce Northwest.
During our visit, Paul reiterated the commitment of Rolls-Royce to fund two
scholarships of $5,000 each (or combination not to exceed $10,000) to two Raisbeck Aviation High School seniors who plan to
pursue an education and career pathway in engineering. The Rolls-Royce Spirit of Excellence Award, began in the 2011-2012
school year and is named after their passion for excellence, epitomized
in Henry Royce’s famous phrase: “Strive for perfection in everything. Take
the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept
nothing nearly right or good enough.”
Mr.
Belshaw asked if we would announce the names of the scholarship winners during
the Student
of the Quarter assembly on November 5.
I hope you will agree that the Spirit of Excellence Award fits perfectly
with recognizing and honoring our amazing scholars. With this year’s plan to announce the
scholarship recipients earlier in the calendar year, the deadline for the Rolls-Royce Scholarship essay is moved
up to Friday, October 17th by
4:00PM. The criteria for this scholarship can be found by navigating to the Students
tab found on the RAHS website and clicking on Rolls-Royce Scholarship. Students, please review the criteria and
follow all of the directions before submitting a hard copy of your essay to Mr. Kelly by the October 17th
deadline.
This week, we continue with the theme
of scholarships. The Pacific Northwest
Business Aviation Association (PNBAA) holds its Regional Forum in Seattle
and sponsors a charity golf tournament on Wednesday. PNBAA designates one half of the proceeds to
Raisbeck Aviation High School for scholarship awards. Austin
Coleman and David Lindberg will
represent RAHS and swing their clubs like pros at the Newcastle Golf Course
that day. Let’s wish them well and thank
them for doing the honors on behalf of this year’s seniors who will contend for
the PNBAA scholarship money later this school year.
A Round of Applause—acknowledging those who
make RAHS a better place.
Sports of the Mind Team
Coaches: Scott McComb, Science Olympiad, Robert Steele, First Robotics Competition, Stephanie Jones-Gunn, First Tech Challenge, and Garrett Shiroma, Speech and Debate. All of our coaches reported a great student
turnout for the first week of practice and information sessions. Did
you know that over 40% of RAHS students participate in Sports-of-the Mind
teams?
Michelle Juarez—accolades from the Big
History Project. Last year, Michelle received
specialized training in Michigan and then piloted the Big History course for a
group of freshmen. She has already
caught the eye of the Big History organization for her innovative lessons. If
you’re interested in learning more about the Big History Project, please read
the recently featured article from the New York Times-
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/07/magazine/so-bill-gates-has-this-idea-for-a-history-class.html?_r=0
Rolls Royce and PNBAA for funding $15,000 in scholarships for RAHS students!
Parents, please plan to join us this Thursday. I look forward to seeing all of you at our Evening
of Learning program.
Honored to serve as your Principal—Bruce Kelly
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
We've got spirit
yes we do! We've got spirit how about you? For any students interested in
joining Spirit Squad, applications will be available next week outside of Ms.
Juarez’s room on the second floor. If you have any questions contact Kirsten
Noble at kirsetnnoble96@gmail.com or Carlos Navarro at carlos4fish@gmail.com . Applications are due to Ms.
Juarez by Tuesday, September 30.
From ASB
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!
SCIENCE
OLYMPIAD
Last
week, you learned about the 23 different events that will make up this year’s
Science Olympiad competition. This week, we begin our preparation.
·
For
students interested in Group A (life sciences), B (astronomy), C (chemistry),
or D (Earth science), meet each day in in the CAD lab, Rm 2370, from 0800 –
0845.
·
For
students interested in Group E (structural engineering), G (aeronautical
engineering), or F (other engineering), meet each day in the general science
lab, Rm 2370, from 0800 – 0845.
Monday
begins first official day of attendance; if you intend to join our team, make
your decision now.
Talk
with our executive team, team leads, or coaches McComb or Weeks for more
information.
MUSICIANS FOR THE 2014
PATHFINDER GALA
Do you
play the violin, viola, harp or cello? Do you love classical music? Are you
interested in showing off your skills at the 2014 Pathfinder Gala Awards
Ceremony?
The
2014 Pathfinder Gala Awards Ceremony is an annual event held at the Museum of
Flight on October 25th, 2014.
The event celebrates individuals and teams from the Pacific Northwest
for significant contributions to aerospace development. If you would like to attend and show off your
musical skills, please contact Maryam Shafa via email at Maryam.e.shafa@gmail.com.
FILM CLUB
If you
are interested in film club, head over to Mr. Sav’s room 3530 to check it
out. We meet at 3:45 PM every Monday and
your hours can be logged for art credit.
YCCC (YOUTH CAPTURE THE
COLORFUL COSMOS)
The
Harvard-Smithsonian Center YCCC (Youth Capture the Colorful Cosmos) is a
program designed to offer the opportunity to explore and learn about the
universe through the experience of hands-on astrophotography. The students learn how to control robotic
telescopes over the internet to gather raw data, how to manipulate that data
using astronomic image processing software and finally how to display the image
to the public with explanatory text about the object and the techniques used to
create the image.
The
goal of the YCCC program is to promote increased interest, awareness, and
knowledge of astronomy content, understanding of technology and proficiency in
real scientific research skills.
The
classes will take place after school on Fridays. Sessions will run about 90 minutes. Watch for more information in future NOTAMs.
From the career center
MENTOR BREAKFAST ---
Mentor Breakfasts will be held:
October 8, December 3, January 21, March 18 and May 06 this year. Contact your
mentor now, and set up times to get together --including
the breakfast meetings. Sophomores have had presentations regarding the
program and have been asked to fill out information forms to facilitate mentor
introductions. Mark your calendars now!
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.
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 by this Friday – September 19. If you worked at the Museum
of Flight, they will submit your hours but you
are responsible for turning in your Reflection for appropriate credit.
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
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Attendance Reminder for Parents and Students: Attendance line 206-631-7217.
Counselor
Corner
Welcome Back!
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.
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.
MIT Presentation: All students and their parents are
invited to the MIT admissions presentation at Lake Washington High School on Sunday,
September 28 at 3:30 PM.
PSAT: All 10th and 11th
graders will be taking the PSAT at 9 AM on October 15. Get a
good night’s sleep, eat breakfast, and be on time! For more information
about the test, visit: https://www.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt
SAT: All 12th graders will be taking the
SAT at 9 AM on October 15. No need to sign up and you don’t need
the code for the College Board website. This is a great, free opportunity
provided by the district, so do your best!
Paying for College: Wallingford Financial Services
will be giving a presentation on Wednesday, October 1 at 6:30 PM in the 3rd
floor PLC. It’s never too early to start planning for college. All grades
are welcome!
Upcoming College Presentations
Sign up in the college/career center
to attend
St. Louis
University: 1 PM on
October 1 in the College/Career Center
USC: 1 PM on October 17 in the
College/Career Center
Harvey-Mudd:
12:30 on October 21
in the PLC
Worcester
Polytechnic Institute: 1 PM on October 20 in the College/Career Center
Whitworth
University: 1 PM on
October 29 in the College/Career Center
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 was 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
End of
NOTAM—there are a few students who are working on bring back the quote of the
week. Stay tuned!
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