NOTAM 102714 Raisbeck
Aviation High School
October 27, 2014
The first
quarter ends on Friday!
SPIRIT WEEK!
Monday: Six Period, Long Assembly Day, Staff: Advisory Team Meetings 3:45 PM
Spirit
Assembly 1:05 PM
Film Club
meeting, Room 3530 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM
Youth and
Government meeting Room 1630 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM
Afternoon Assembly
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8:00 - 8:50
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Period 0
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9:00 - 9:45
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Period 1
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9:50 - 10:35
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Period 2
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10:40 - 11:25
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Period 3
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11:30 - 12:15
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Period 4
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12:15 - 12:45
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Lunch
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12:50 - 1:00
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Period 5
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1:05 - 1:50
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Assembly
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1:55 - 2:40
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Period 5
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2:45 - 3:30
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Period 6
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Tuesday: Six
Period Day
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
Speech
and Debate Room 3560 - 3:30PM to 5:30 PM
Math
Club Room 3180 - 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
Thursday: B Block: Periods 2, 4, Clubs, 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
Friday: Six Period Day – 2:00 PM Dismissal, Staff Self
Directed PCT, 2:15 PM to 3:45 PM
Spirit Shack Open during Lunch
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Principal’s Message
To
everyone who planned, organized, or participated in last weekend’s Pathfinder
Gala, well done! Theda Hiranaka and Susan McEwen deserve tremendous praise
for their tireless effort to do all the behind-the-scenes work to support a
magnificent event. I appreciate our
staff/former staff who served as chaperones:
Mr. Davolt, Ms. Lee, Mr. Joshi, Ms.
Nurzhanov, Mr. Peterson, Ms. Thatcher, and Ms. Wombold. Thank
you! Peter Morton is saluted for his skill as master of ceremonies and
role as wingman extraordinaire to Raisbeck Aviation High School. The 2014 Pathfinders, Colonel Joe Jackson, John Cashman and Jack Wimpress, shared
personal testimonies of bravery, determination, and persistence to inspire
everyone.
Special
recognition is in order to our Pathfinder interns for the work they have done
over this past year. Our Pathfinder interns, Loren McDonald, Gabby Rivera, Abby Eades, Bridget Heiland, Olivia
Shiffer, Gloria Whang, and Sophia Gut modeled poise and confidence and
represented themselves and RAHS with flying colors. Great job interns!
During
last Thursday’s ten-year anniversary assembly, our alumni made us laugh, cry,
and leave feeling a little more grateful for our permanent home. I appreciated the key stories that are
responsible for shaping many of our traditions and core values. The alumni expressed an interest in being available to current RAHS
students. Students, if you have a follow
up question, please feel free to contact them by email—see the Round of
Applause section for their contact information. The RAHS Board of Directors in
attendance were deeply moved by the assembly.
Erik Lindbergh, grandson of Charles Lindbergh, sent a follow-up note that I thought you might enjoy—
Thank you one and all,
for your extraordinary efforts to create a brighter future for our kids! Last
month we celebrated the 10 year anniversary of the Ansari XPRIZE in Mojave and
yesterday we celebrated the 10 year anniversary of RAHS. It feels incredibly
empowering to be a part of a small group of people who changed the way we do
spaceflight/education, and now to see and hear the experiences of the RAHS
alumni it gives me tremendous hope. So I have to ask: Can we do it again? Of
course we can, but more importantly, these kids are inspired and empowered to
create their own positive changes in the world – perhaps the greatest gift of
all.
With tremendous
gratitude,
Erik Lindbergh
Students, do you have pictures or video of the ten year anniversary
assembly? If so, please forward those
files to Mr. McLaughlin.
Last
week, the Chief Seattle Council Advancement Committee recognized Zach Tallar, Class of 2018, for
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout! Through his hard work, he joined an
exclusive group of the 2% of Scouts that earn the rank. Congratulations Zach, we’re proud of you!
A Round of Applause—acknowledging those who make RAHS a
better place.
A
special thank you to our alumni presenters:
Class
of 2008: Stephanie Morrison--stephanie.r.morrison@gmail.com and Natalie Sipes--nnsipes@gmail.com
Dr.
Edgerton for providing
an introductory flight to Sameer Romani
and giving Sameer a wonderful life-time memory tied to the thrill of flying.
Honored
to serve as your Principal—Bruce Kelly
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NEW
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Senior Class meeting with Jostens will take place in the BPC
during Advisory time 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM, on Thursday, November 6.
US
Transportation Secretary Raise Award – Deadline December 30, 2014 (looking for
more high school applicants)
2015 International Aviation Air
Contest -World Air Games Dubia! Due by January 12, 2015 (I have a few brochures and would
love to mail them if you can provide me your mailing address)
- 2014-2015 Real World Design
Challenge Registration is open
- Challenge focus unmanned
systems and precision agriculture through design and implementation of a
UAS to support precision agriculture.
§ $50,000 scholarships from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University to each student on the national winning team.
§ A $1,000 stipend to the
teacher who best integrates the Real World Design Challenge into their
curriculum
State Challenge 2014/2015
State Challenge Issued
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October
1, 2014
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Team Registration Deadline
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December
1, 2014
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Solution Submission Deadline
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March
31, 2015
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State Challenge Digital Submissions Scored by
Judges
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April
1- 10, 2015
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State Winners Announced
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April
10-20, 2015
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National Challenge
2014/2015
National Challenge Issued
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April
21, 2015
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Solution Submission Deadline
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November
2015
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National Challenge Digital Submissions Scored by
Judges
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November
2015
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National Challenge Event
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November
2015
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Hello
RAHS seniors, parents, supporters & friends –
We
will be having our 1st GRAD PARTY meeting on Monday November 3rd
at 6:30pm in Room 1630.
There are BIG AMAZING SECRET plans in the works for our seniors. Don’t ask what they are because our lips are sealed!
To
make this the BEST NIGHT EVER – we need your help. Please come join us
for an overview of the steps leading to grad night and learn about the small
tasks we will need help with.
Let’s
reach for the sky this graduation year!
Francine Murray & Kimberly Hobbs, co-chairs for the 2015 Grad Party
Frannym85@gmail.com – khobbs@windermere.com
206.679.0216 - 206.817.4663
Francine Murray & Kimberly Hobbs, co-chairs for the 2015 Grad Party
Frannym85@gmail.com – khobbs@windermere.com
206.679.0216 - 206.817.4663
Science Olympiad Movie Night
Science
Olympiad will be hosting a move night in the BPC on Friday, 14 November right
after school. Tickets will be selling for $1 each. Everyone is welcome!
Robotics
Merit Badge Clinic for Boy and Girl Scouts 6th-12th Grades – Saturday, 11/15, 9-3pm, at
Raisbeck Aviation High School. Scouts
will learn about the robotics industry, careers in robotics, tool safety, and
build and program a functioning robot to perform a specific task using Lego
Mindstorms. The goal is to cover all requirements necessary to earn the Merit
Badge for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Cost
is $5. Register by contacting Edson Smith, skunks.roboticsmb@gmail.com. Spots
are limited so sign up early.
Phoenix Flyer
- The school
newspaper, the Phoenix Flyer, is coming soon. Be sure to submit your questions
to Ground Control for in-house advice. Need help adjusting to the new school
year? Don't know how to deal with your tough classes? Can't find a date to the
Aviator's Ball? Have no fear, Ground Control is here! Please submit your
questions to ahsphoenixflyer@gmail.com or find a link on the Phoenix
Flyer Facebook page!
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Parent Portal/Illuminate
For
parents who have not yet received Parent Portal/Illuminate Registration Codes
they may be obtained by contacting Mrs. Hiranaka by phone or email. 206.631.7200
or theda.hiranaka@highlineschools.org
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From Your PTSA Auction Team
PTSA
Dinner and Auction @ the Museum of Flight
Date:
November 8, 2014 @ 6:00 p.m.
Come
support our students, teachers and vital programs that make us the BEST school
around!
Purchase
your tickets today!
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FROM
THE CAREER CENTER
PATHFINDER PARTICIPANTS ---
Congratulations RAHS! Saturday was a great night and a great opportunity to
meet with some of the foremost leaders in space and technology. We had some 90
participants in the evening’s festivities. From guests to interns, from
instructional staff to Principal Kelly ---a great evening for all.
Remember your thank-you notes and cards are due to Ms. Hiranaka on
Monday, October 27 –before the end of the day.
INNOVATION AT THE EDGE ---
The AIAA is hosting the 8th Annual Pacific Northwest Technical Symposium this Saturday,
November 1st at The Future of Flight Center on Paine Field. Volunteers are
scheduled 6AM to 4PM and are eligible for community service hours. For
questions --ask Mr. Davolt in the CAREER CENTER.
JOE SUTTER DINNER LECTURE --
Students are invited to apply for a very limited number of invitations to the
2014 Joe Sutter Dinner Lecture at the Museum of Flight on Saturday, November
15th at 6pm. This prestigious event features superb
cuisine and an outstanding, note-worthy aviation presentation. Mike Lavelle is
an aviation historian with 48 years of aerospace experience. He will
present his lecture entitled “Leadership, Command & Control – The
Dowding Factor” centered around the world’s greatest air battle over the
skies of England in 1940 –known historically as The Battle of Britain.
This is your chance to mingle and converse with the leaders of the
aviation industry. Formal attire is required. Students will be selected
this week. See Mr. Davolt in the CAREER CENTER for further information or
email @ steven.davolt@highlineschools.org.
Δv SPACEFEST:
ACCELERATING DISCOVERY --
Participate in the Museum of Flight’s Spacefest on November 20-22 where
the leaders of space and industry will come together in an incredible three day
program of presentations. Students will have opportunities to create
booths showcasing their passions from SPEECH & DEBATE to ROBOTICS to the
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD. Mark your calendars and ask your advisors!
Contact
Mr. Davolt @ steven.davolt@highlineschools.org. for further information and
your chance to participate.
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Counselor
Corner
Students
who are planning to attend Washington State University, please see Ms. Carper
about the Regents Scholarship nomination process by October 24.
Ms. Carper will proctor BYU
Health exams in the career center at 3:40 on the last Wednesday of every month. Remember,
you must order the test from BYU at least two weeks in advance.
The
Seattle National College Fair will be Saturday, November 1 12 PM-4 PM
at the Washington State Convention Center. Visit www.gotomyncf.com for more information.
Students
who have completed outstanding community service are eligible to apply for the Prudential
Spirit of Community Award. Visit spirit.prudential.com to apply by November
4, 2014.
MIT
Inspire Competition: Students
are invited to enter the MIT Inspire, a national research competition.
For more information, visit getinspired.mit.edu. The first submission
deadline is January 7, 2015.
Upcoming
College Presentations Sign up in the college/career
center to attend
Whitworth
University: 1 PM
on October 29 in the College/Career Center
Washington
State University: 1
PM on October 30 in the College/Career center.
Westminster:
12:30 PM on
October 31 in the College/Career Center
Seattle
Pacific University:
1 PM on Wednesday, November 5th in the College/Career Center
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ASB
Our
Spirit Assembly is today (Monday) at 1 pm…let’s get fired up and enjoy a fun
week ahead!
Aviator’s
Ball
Our
Aviator’s Ball, October Sky, will be held THIS SATURDAY, November 1st,
at Landmark Aviation, formerly known as Galvin Flying, in Hangar 1 from 8 PM-11
PM.
Address:
7001 Perimeter Rd S, Seattle, WA 98108
Information you need to know about
the dance:
*Please note that we will open the doors right at 8 PM for
entrance due to preparations that must take place before students may enter.
Lines will be long during check-in, so please be patient. Please do not enter
until 8 PM and after Mr. & Mrs. Hiranaka have officially checked you in.
*If you want to bring a student
from another school, please fill out a Yellow Guest Pass form, located on the
first floor. You must ask your guest to fill out a portion and his/her school’s
administrator must also sign it and include their business card. Return the
completed guest passes NO LATER THAN Thursday, October 30.
*Guests outside of RAHS MUST have
a guest pass on file prior to entering the dance and they MUST show proof of
identification (ASB Card or ID card) when checking in at the dance.
*There is parking for those who
are planning to drive. Please note: students will not be allowed to visit their
cars during the dance—bring everything you’ll need inside when you enter. No
re-entries.
*If you are dropped off at the
dance, confirm that you have communicated pick-up time afterwards. The dance
ENDS at 11 PM, so please make sure your ride arrives a little bit before 11.
Administrators and chaperones would like to go home at a decent time and can’t
leave until the last student is picked up.
*Attire for this dance is
semi-formal. Guys: nice pants, dress shirt (or a sweater/sweater vest) and even
a tie are acceptable and appropriate. Ladies: a nice dress (most girls wear
short (yet still appropriate length) dresses for this event) is appropriate…ask
an upperclassmen if you need more clarification.
*We would like to thank Landmark
Aviation for allowing us to host our dance on their property. Please do not
touch items in the hangar or misbehave. We value our relationship with Landmark
and would like to continue hosting our Aviator’s Ball here. Have fun and enjoy
the night!
TICKETS
This
week during lunch, we will be selling Aviator’s Ball tickets in the cafeteria.
Ticket prices:
Singles w/ ASB Card: $18
Singles w/o ASB: $20
Couples w/ ASB Card: $30
Couples w/o ASB: $36
Spirit
Week is THIS WEEK!
Monday:
‘Murica Monday (wear your favorite American-themed clothing—get creative!)
Tuesday:
Tacky Tourist Tuesday (because who doesn’t love fanny packs?!)
Wednesday:
Wizardy Wednesday (find your wands)
Thursday:
Throwback Thursday (how did you dress in middle school?)
Friday:
From the Ashes Friday (wear your class colors and go ALL OUT!)
Spirit
Shack
The
Shack is open every Friday during lunch…come check out our new items…coming
SOON: Special Edition Raisbeck crewnecks and new water bottles! Come see our
new removable red and black “under-the-eye” tattoos—perfect for spirit days!
Additionally,
each week we will have a special promotion for ASB cardholders. Get your gear
while supplies last!
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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.
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Quote of the Week—submitted by Maren Gibson, RAHS sophomore.
I
have discovered that a screw-shaped device such as this, if it is well made
from starched linen, will rise in the air if turned quickly.
— Leonardo Da Vinci,
Codice Atlantico, describing his Helical Air Screw, 1480.
