NOTAM 030215 Raisbeck
Aviation High School
March 2, 2015
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Monday: 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
Department
Team Meetings, 3:45-4:30PM
Tuesday: Six
Period Day
Math
Club, Room 3180 – 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM
FRC Team
meeting, Room 1610 – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Speech
and Debate, Room 3560 – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday: A
Block: periods 1, 3, Advisory, 5
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
Thursday:
B Block: periods 2, 4, Advisory, 6
FRC
Team meeting, Room 1610 – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Speech and Debate,
Room 3560 – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Friday: Six Period Day, 2:00 PM Dismissal
Spirit Shack open during lunch
Staff SS&T 2:15 PM
Saturday: FRC Team Meeting, Room 1610 - 9:30 AM to
3:30 PM
Friday/Saturday:
Culture Club Lock-In at RAHS 3:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Saturday: Science
Olympiad at Regional Competition at Highline Community College
FRC Team Meeting, Room 1610 - 9:30 AM to 3:30
PM
Principal’s
Message
Last
Saturday, the Flaming Penguins and Skunks came home with impressive victories
from their respective competitions. Congratulations are in order to the
Penguins who qualified two students for nationals, and the Skunks brought home a
Quality Engineering Award, and another blue banner for their first-place finish at
the regional competition. Saturday
marked a fabulous performance for RAHS, our sports-of-the-mind teams, and
coaches Mr. Shiroma and Mr. Steele. Let’s now cheer for the Science Olympians and coaches, Mr.
McComb and Ms. Weeks, as they
prepare for their regional competition next Saturday.
As appropriate, remember to add any award and
accomplishment to your college-going resume. The recent conversations at my house—with two
high-school daughters, are focused on the dollars and sense of paying for
college—that is, common sense. The sticker shock of tuition bills
and textbooks prices are a financial and sobering reality for most students and
their families. One of my top-five wishes as Principal is to support our
seniors and their families by increasing the amount of scholarship awards.
After
investing years in rigorous study, mentor relationships, and industry
internships, the students in class of 2015 are poised to realize their dreams
for college and career. That takes
money. As my dad often said, a
scholarship is O.P.M.—Other People’s Money. With the generous support of our PTSA,
partners in the aviation and aerospace industry, and many friends, this year,
RAHS is offering a record amount of support. The scholarship awards range from
$400 to $40,000, and the total value for 2015 exceeds $170,000!
I
am thrilled to announce that our 2015 scholarship packet is now available. To view the packet, visit the RAHS home page,
click on the Students Tab, and locate the link, 2015 Scholarship Application. The
application link appears along the bottom of the left-hand navigation pane.
Please
review the application packet carefully to decide which scholarship aligns with
your college and career goals. Paying
for college is a critical concern, and for that reason, I’ve added the
application checklist and the list of awards to this week’s message.
RAHS
Scholarship Application Checklist
Complete
the Raisbeck Aviation High School General
Scholarship Application packet. This is required in order to be
considered for ANY scholarship, including those that do not require essays.
Submit
one personal recommendation from a non-school employee. This could be your
mentor, employer, neighbor, minister, etc. This person must be age 25 or older and
have known you for at least three years.
Each
scholarship requires a specific essay in addition to the essays required for
the General Scholarship Application. Please include all essays in your application
packet. Essays should be labeled with
the applicant’s name and scholarship being applied for, in the upper right
corner of the page. Note: There is one scholarship due earlier than
the April 15 deadline. Be sure to
study the packet carefully.
Complete
the RAHS Scholarship Checklist, indicating the scholarship(s) for which you
want to be considered.
Submit
as a package (DO NOT FOLD) to Ms.
Carper on or before Wednesday, April 15 2015 by 4:00PM DST.
2015
Raisbeck Aviation High School
Scholarship Awards
_____ James D. Raisbeck Legacy Award
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Dan Hartley Scholarship
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Southcenter Rotary (Please
check here if you have applied; applications were due earlier.)
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Green River Pilots Association
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Rita Creighton Memorial Award
_____ Bob
Larson Memorial Award
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Rolls-Royce Award (application was previously due)
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Incredible Award in Honor of Joe Sutter
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Peter & Sarah Anderson
Award (previously Galvin Flying Service
Award)
______
Jim Newman Memorial Award
______ NAIA (Northwest
Aviation Insurance Association)
______
PNBAA (Pacific Northwest Business Aircraft
Association)
______ Zayic Family
Award - No essay required
______ Alumni Award - No essay required
______ PTSA Awards for Senior Projects
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Gen Corp Aerojet/Rocketdyne
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Buddy Moreman Scholarship
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J. David Brock Memorial Award
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______ SCAAE Due by 4:00PM on Tuesday,
March 15th
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Jordan/Hecla Scholarship Award
Seniors, please know that the entire
RAHS staff is committed to help you through a busy, but exciting season of your
lives. Let us know how we can assist
you!
The
Principal’s Round of Applause—acknowledging those who make RAHS a
better place.
Thomas Adamson,
Conall, Adamson, Ross Bajocich, Connor Barlow, Cooper Brown, Alec Burke Lane Burke,
Andrew Calimlim, Alexis, Chavez, Ian Demaree, Simon Derrer, David Dupre, Emory Eng, Patrick Galt, Sydney
Gardner, Grant Gilbert, Dylan Hardy, Amanda
Korn, Josh Markovich, Owen Mattson, Josef
Matuska, Loren McDonald, Linh Ngo, Kirsten Noble, Daniel Rusinko, Gordon Salemann, Quinn Schiller, Maryam
Shafa, Benton Smith, Edson Smith, Lauren Smith, Garnet Swan, Xhelan Sylve, Elliott Vader, Ronald, van der Veen, Ailis,
Waddill, Kira Walters, Maya Warnes, Gloria Whang, Sherman White, Kaeden Wile, Melissa
Will, and Jaclyn Wing—for a great start to the FRC season and a first place finish at
regionals!
Steve
Burke—supplying our Skunkworks Robotics Team
with invaluable support.
Ms.
Hiranaka, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Joshi, and Ms. Wilson—for
supporting the robotics team at their competition.
Sean Sylve—for
feeding our hungry Skunks with a delicious spaghetti dinner.
Eli Mackley—for
representing the Chief Seattle Council as an Eagle Scout representative to the
WA state legislature.
Ms. Carper
for facilitating the administration of the SATs last week.
The class of 2016--for
showing your best effort during the SAT!
Honored to serve as your Principal—Bruce Kelly
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NEW
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Speech
and Debate
Congratulations
to the Flaming Penguins for their performance
at Auburn Riverside on Saturday. The team captured the overall speech and
debate sweepstakes award, and two Penguins have qualified for nationals! Our national qualifiers: Jacob Simmons qualified in congress,
and Karl Nielsen in extemp!
Senay Emmanuel was first alternate for extemp, Emily Readey was a second alternate for
extemp, Zahnae Aquino and Shailee Stevens are a first alternate
for public forum debate!
Parking in the Gravel Lot
Beginning
on Monday, March 8th all students
and staff vehicles are required to park in our parking lot or at the MoF. Plan accordingly. With the planned utility
work on the covered air park all vehicles must be parked on the asphalt in a
parking stall. Vehicles parked in the
gravel area will be required to be moved to the MoF or an appropriate space on
our campus.
Science Olympiad will be competing in Regionals
on March 7th! We are nearing the end of a successful competition season, and we
couldn't be more excited. Thank you to all of our wonderful supporters both
inside and outside of the club; we couldn't have done it without you. Go
Phoenixes!
AP
exam deposits were due by February 13, 2015 and the balance is
due by April 1, 2015. You may pay the
cashier with cash or check (made out to RAHS).
ASB
March 25
will be a spirit day for the cultural assembly.
Students please dress in your cultural attire while still following the
dress code rules of not wearing jeans and be sure you wear long pants.
Who is YOUR soul mate? If you don’t know the answer to
that question, then come purchase your Matchmaker form at lunch to find out.
Love is in the air at RAHS and who knows…maybe your “match” sits next to you in
class! The printouts are only $1 each.
The Spirit Shack is open every Friday during
lunch. We have some new full-zip hoodies as well as a variety of t-shirts,
beanies, and water bottles. All T-shirts are $5 for the rest of the
month…what a deal!
Phoenix Flyer
Ground Control
Second
semester is in full swing and although we're on the home stretch of the year,
things are starting to get tough. If you have any questions or concerns about
life at RAHS, let us know, our Ground Control Advice Column is here to help!
Whether you are struggling with a class, are stressing over relationship issues
or anything in between, we've got your back. Send in your Ground Control
Questions. to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HQdj_Skr30c_zS7WsuVhOFkBF38DpjJPP15y_e_Dvao/viewform?edit_requested=true
Photo Caption Contest
Send in
your funny (and safe for school) captions to ahsphoenixflyer@gmail.com or drop it by to room 3530.
PE CREDIT – The Outdoor Learning Center is
offering a summer session of their Outdoor
Recreation, Health and Fitness Camp this summer. June 22-26, 2015. The camp runs from June
22 – 26, 2015. The intensive curriculum of the Outdoor Recreation, Health
and Fitness Camp is designed for students interested in exploring the vast
opportunities the outdoors has to offer.
Participants will gain confidence and skills in pursuit of outdoor
adventure. They will respectfully and
safely learn how to experience the outdoors with minimal impact on the
environment through experiential learning. The cost is $300 and there needs to
be a minimum of 12 students. You will be awarded 0.5 credits for PE and
will receive a letter grade when you successfully complete this class.
The credit is sent directly to RAHS via a transcript and you do not have to
fill out the “purple” PE form for this. For more information and the
registration forms, go to http://www.awsp.org/resources/learningcenters/SummerCreditClasses
If you
need any help, Mrs. Wilson can assist you.
Ultimate Frisbee
Any
interested students, boys and girls, beginners or experienced players, are
encouraged to attend practices to give the sport a try!! The club is a great
way to have fun, be physically active, learn a new skill, and meet your PE
requirements. Last year we finished the Spring Season in 1st
place. Go Turbulence!!
WHEN:
Practices start February 23rd, Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-6:00, Fridays
2:00-4:30
Make-up
days will be Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-6:00
WHERE:
Monday-Wednesday-Friday at Tukwila Community Center Ball Field
Tuesday
and Thursday at Duwamish Park
For
further information please see the PTSA website for forms.
Year
Book
What
amazing things do you want to do in your life?
Do you
have a list of adventures you want to have or a bucket list? If so, fill out
this form (below) for the 2014-2015 yearbook! Additionally, if you have any
pictures of you accomplishing something on your bucket list or doing anything
awesome in general, email picture to rahsadventurelist@gmail.com.
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FROM THE CAREER CENTER
INTERNSHIPS
ASTRONICS
– is a leader in
custom, rugged and reliable electrical power systems for harsh
environments. Products include power generators, power distribution
systems, electronic circuit breakers, lighting controls and cabin power
distribution systems. The Electrical Engineering Internship will offer a
challenging experience that utilizes engineering software tools, such as Solidworks
CAD software to assist in the creation of engineering drawings and parts
documentation. The intern will assist in testing products in environments
simulating aircraft installation. Test efforts will include assisting
experienced staff in set-up and operations. The intern will gain experience
utilizing engineering software tools, understanding aerospace product
development and the ability to work with experienced engineers. Applicants will
be asked to commit to 4 full days/week for this paid position. Submit your
cover letter, RAHS transcript, resume with teacher reference by March 12
to Steve Davolt in the CAREER CENTER.
PATHFINDER --- “The Pathfinder
internship was a valuable way to meet individuals who have changed aviation and
aerospace history. As an intern I sat in on meetings, helped prepare the final
version of the presentation at the Pathfinder Gala, went to a reception at the
Raisbeck estate, flew in Mr. Morton's private plane, toured the Boeing Renton
plant, led orientation tours at RAHS, and had the exciting (and a bit scary)
experience of introducing ‘my’ Pathfinder to 450 people wearing formal attire…
It is a great way to get perspective and advice about the best ways to pursue
an aviation career. If you are looking for flexible hours and a chance to learn
from the aviation greats it is the perfect opportunity for you.” Abby
Eades, Pathfinder Intern 2014.
“The Pathfinder
Logistics Internship was a unique opportunity that has improved my
communication, organization, and networking skills. As the logistics intern, I
recruited musicians to play at the Gala, organized the VIP’s visit to RAHS, and
structured the etiquette training for student attendees… The internship led to
many opportunities to network with the Pathfinder award recipients, their
colleagues, and employees at the Museum of Flight. I am grateful to have helped
organize such a momentous event to honor aerospace and aviation leaders.”
Sophia Gut,
Pathfinder Intern 2014.
This exciting
opportunity is open to seven RAHS students. For further information,
watch for details in the CAREER CENTER and in the NOTAM. Be ready with a copy
of your application letter together with your current transcript and
references. Details to follow.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONGRATULATIONS!
Stella Sisson
has been selected as the Museum of Flight’s newest Airpark Host. She’ll
begin training immediately for duties on Sat-Sun throughout the remainder of
the school term. She has formerly served as an Airpark Volunteer and will
now move into the paid position on weekends throughout the spring
semester. Best of luck, Stella!
IMAGINE
TOMORROW – FUEL IT FORWARD
–Up to $70,000 in cash prizes will be awarded this May to schools and students
in the Eighth Annual Imagine Tomorrow competition at Washington State
University. Visit www.imagine.wsu.edu for further information; M.
Grant Norton, Co-Chair, Imagine Tomorrow; Dean, WSU Honors College; and
Professor, WSU Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture.
Registration opens today, March 2, 2015.
THE
SEATTLE AQUARIUM is
currently recruiting high school students to join the Youth Oceans Advocates
volunteer program this summer.
Orientation will be held Sunday March 8 from 3-4pm and Wednesday, March 11 from
6-7pm. Interested in conservation and the ocean? The program will
give students a broad view of marine science and conservation while positioning
volunteers as advocates for the ocean at the aquarium and the community.
Acceptance in the program is competitive and limited. For more
information: www.seattleaquarium.org/youth-ocean-advocates.
25th
ANNUAL UW MATH DAY
-- Cutting-edge topics in the mathematical sciences are presented by top
faculty during this one-day event – Monday, March 23 on the UW campus.
Registration is online at: http://www.pce.uw.edu/courses/math-day.html.
WOMENFLY! – is an annual event hosted by
The Museum of Flight for young women interested in aviation and aerospace
careers. Students from across the state participate in a series of
inspirational and career-oriented workshops led by exceptional women working in
aerospace-related fields. Organized around the theme “Saving the World
through Aviation”, this year’s program will be divided into two separate
half-day events with one day specifically for middle school students and one
day for high school students; Thursday, March 19th and Friday, March
20th. Registration is now open through March 6, 2015.
The $15 registration fee includes lunch and commemorative shirt.
Counselor
Corner
Language
Proficiency Test results
have been delayed due to an unforeseen issue at the district level. They
are working hard to get them to you, but it might be longer than originally
projected.
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.
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PTSA
If
you need for someone to pick your up item up, please email us at procurement@aviationptsa.org<mailto:procurement@aviationptsa.org> and someone will contact you
to make arrangements. THANK YOU for
helping to support your students' academic future at RAHS!
We
need more volunteers to make this auction a success! Please email ahsauction@aviationptsa.org<mailto:ahsauction@aviationptsa.org> and ask how you can help.
Did
you know RAHS is Platinum PTSA? And we have won the award 3 years in a
row!
Here
is one of the great Benefits of being a member of the PTSA
FEDEX/KINKOS
PTA members receive special rates
from FedEx/Kinkos as part of the partnership with the WSPTA, including black
and white copies available at just 3.8¢ (single-sided) a piece; color copies
will be available at 37¢ (single-sided). PTA members may use these special
rates for all their printing needs – it doesn't have to be PTA
related. To receive these discounted services, simply
provide WSPTA’s account number (0520882103) at the checkout or online whenever
you are ready to place your order. Click
here to get started.
2015 Grad Party Event
June 13th – Pro Sports Club – Bellevue 9:00pm
to 4:00pm
Tickets on sale now $100.00 per ticket with Student
commitment of $15.00 (free and reduced qualified $40.00 and student cost
$5.00) scholarships for tickets are also available see Katie Carper.
Seniors – will see a big announcement with additional
details.
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Museum
of Flight
Update: Astronauts on the Town project
The Museum of Flight will
celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2015. As part of their
celebration, they will be launching a public project titled, “Astronauts on
the Town.” The museum would like RAHS to be a part of it!
The project will feature 25 six-foot astronaut statues, each
uniquely decorated by local artists and students. The Astronauts will be
displayed in public locations and businesses within the greater Seattle
area. Let’s form a team to claim a statue for RAHS and decorate it to
represent our wonderful school!
Contact Ms. Jones by
March 4th to join the team: sjonesgunn@museumofflight.org
Women Fly! Is an
annual event hosted by The Museum of Flight for young women interested in
aviation and aerospace careers? Students
from across the state participate in a series of inspirational and
career-oriented workshops led by exceptional women working in aerospace-related
fields. Workshops will support the theme for Women Fly 2015, “Saving the World Through
Aviation”. This year’s program will be divided into two separate half-day
events, with one day specifically for middle school and one day for high
school.
High
School Event
(Grades 9-12): Friday, March 20th
•
8:30am Check-in
•
9-9:45 Welcome Address
•
Brief Opening Remarks
•
Special Guest Presentations
•
Q&A (20 Minutes)
•
10-10:45 Student Workshops
•
11-11:45 Lunch
Group A or College & Career Fair
•
12-12:45 Lunch Group B or College & Career
Fair
•
12:45 End of Event
Special
Guests:
Lieutenant
Commander Kelly Deutermann - Helicopter Pilot, United States Coast Guard
[Deutermann] Lieutenant Commander Kelly A. Deutermann is currently stationed at
Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay, CA and is an instructor pilot in the MH-65C
helicopter. She is responsible for training and mentoring junior pilots in the
MH-65 and effecting search and rescue (SAR) and law enforcement missions in one
of the nation’s most challenging operational areas – the Pacific Northwest.
[https://www.rightfooted.com/wp-content/gallery/about-jessica/mg_8520.jpg]Jessica
Cox has famously eliminated the words “I can’t” from her vocabulary. Although
born without arms as the result of a birth defect, she has never allowed that
to be a limiting factor.
Registration
is now open and will close on March 6, 2015. The $15 registration fee includes
lunch and T-Shirt. Financial assistance is available for travel and
registration.
To
register as an individual student, please follow the link below.
For
more information, visit museumofflight.org/womenfly
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University of Washington Public
Lecture Program -
Jill Cornell Tarter will be on the University of Washington campus to talk
about SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) on March 3, 2015, 6:30 PM
in Kane Hall, Room 130. The lecture is free but registration does fill up. Here
is more information about the lecture and registration: http://www.grad.washington.edu/lectures/jill-cornell-tarter.shtml
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Parents – Our Kleenex supply is running
low. Please feel free to help replenish
the supply.
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Parents, students must not stay
at school after 6 PM
unless they are directly supervised and participating in a school event/club or
extracurricular activity. This is to ensure student safety and adult
supervision while on the school campus.
If you
are unable to pick your child up before 6 PM on a regular school day, please
arrange a carpool (connect with the PTSA) or make other arrangements for
transportation. For liability reasons, your child must be supervised or
find a way home by 6PM. Thank
you!
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
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.
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Quote of the Week— contributed by senior, Navath Nhan, and in honor of Black History Month.
"If you don't like
something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't
complain."
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