Sunday, April 26, 2015

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NOTAM 042715                   Raisbeck Aviation High School

April 27, 2015           

 
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK


Monday:         Six Period Day

                        VIPs on Campus—Howard Lovering, Founding Director, The MoF

                             Speech and Debate, Room 3560 – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Film Club meeting, Room 3530 – 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

                        Staff – Advisory Teams 3:45 PM

 

Tuesday:        Six Period Day

VIP on Campus – Gen. Dailey, USMC, Retired, Director National Air & Space Museum and two executive directors and a board member

                        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  

                        Senior Meeting during Advisory               

ASB Elections

Math Club, Room 3180 – 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM           

Speech and Debate, Room 3560 – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

 

Thursday:       B Block: periods 2, 4, Assembly during Advisory, 6

ASB Elections

Student of the Quarter Assembly

FRC Team meeting, Room 1610 –6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Speech and Debate, Room 3560 – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Astronauts on the Town meeting, PLC 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

                       

Friday:          Six Period Day, 2:00 PM Dismissal – PE and Fine Art Contracts due today

                       VIPS from Bellingham Schools on campus, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Spirit Shack open during lunch

                       Staff – PCT, 2:15 PM

                       

Saturday:                   Turbulence vs TRIBE (Mercer Island High School), May 02, 2015 06:00 PM @ Walt Hundley - synth soccer 2



There is healthy buzz about new learning standards known as the Common Core. Do you know what they mean?  The new standards specify what students should learn at each grade level in language arts and mathematics. These standards are designed to prepare students for college, work, and life, and require students to read more non-fiction, do more writing, and focus on problem-solving.  Students at RAHS regularly learn this way, and the teaching staff continues to refine and align their curriculum to the Common Core.

With the fresh learning standards, it is no surprise that our state tests have changed.  I encourage the current sophomores and juniors to become familiar with these assessments and take action to review the available practice exams. To view the practice tests, click on link, http://sbac.portal.airast.org/practice-test/

Getting to the practice exams requires navigating through three separate screens of information.  Start with the practice-test link, and then scroll down to the bottom on the page.  Click the button labeled, Student Interface: Practice and Training Tests.  When the new screen appears, click the button labeled, Sign In.  On the subsequent page, select a grade level, choose 11, and then select “YES” for Guest School.  The next screen shows the buttons for the three practice tests in mathematics and three exams for English Language Arts. 

RAHS will administer the tests on May 27 and May 28.  On May 27, the Sophomores will take the English Language Arts assessment, and over the both days, the Juniors are tested in English Language Arts and Mathematics. 

My take away from trying the practice tests is straightforward.  Read all the directions twice.  Many math questions have multiple right answers, and to receive full credit on the question; all the correct answers must be selected.  I am confident you have been very well prepared by our amazing teachers, through our approach to project-based learning, and by your scholarly focus exhibited every day.

With tremendous pleasure, there is fantastic news to share about a novel project in Mr. McComb’s class, the Wind Turbine.  Last Saturday, approximately forty RAHS 9th graders attended the local KidWind Challenge in Seattle to test the turbines they created.  They defended their learning of wind turbines to experts.  As we have come to expect, they represented the school well and performed with distinction. 

RAHS students also swept the high-school awards:

Best blades:  Jeff Spaeth, Tricia Ing, Kyla Marks, and Ravi Sangani

3rd place overall: Henry Meyerson, Keir Hitchens, Victor Current, and Josh Sherbrooke

2nd place overall: Abigail Quinsay, Patrick Hoang, Dylan Shaw, Hannah Kaiser, Erin Davidson, Zach Newton

1st place overall: Izzie Torres, Hannah Park, and Isaac Shepard

Our top three teams have been invited to attend Regionals in Portland on May 9, where $5000 in prizes and a chance to head to Nationals are on the line.  We wish them luck!

Also on Saturday, many of our students participated in the Electric Aircraft Cargo Challenge, sponsored by the PNW branch of the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics and hosted by the Museum of Flight.  In addition to the great learning, we saw some great performances.  Among others:

4th: Eben Schumann, Nicole Do.

2nd: Harry Carey, Sahil Khunt, Najib Osman , Ethan Fuller

1st: Nate Wilcox, Jason Snodgrass, Navath Nhan

We salute students’ dedication, ambassadorship, and drive!  Well Done.


The Principal’s Round of Applause—acknowledging those who make RAHS a better place.

Deanta Kelly—for being chosen as one of the two 2015 Eastman Scholars.  Deanta received a $1500 award and was publicly recognized during The Museum of Flight Annual Meeting.

Peyton Gural—for being selected as Washington State finalist for National American Miss.  Peyton is competing for the Miss Teen Washington title, and a chance to go to Nationals. Please see Peyton for information on how you can help.

Nghi Lam, Izzie Torres, and Kevin Zhang—for taking two first place awards and one third place finish at the 32nd Annual Washington State High School Japanese Speech & Skit Competition last weekend. In Level 1 Speech, Nghi placed 1st, and Izzie placed 3rd. In Level 3 Speech, Kevin placed 1st. 

Ms. Carper, Mr. Davolt, Ms. Dyer, Mr. Joshi, Ms. Juarez, Ms. Nurzhanov, Mr. Peterson, Mr. Savishinsky, Mr. Steele, Ms. Weeks Ms. Wombold, and Ms. Wilson—for serving as Senior Project Judges,

 

Gina Dunwirth, Ms. Dyer, Becca Eaton, Ms. Fitzpatrick, Allison Gobat, Ms. Gronenthal, Mr. and Mrs. Hiranaka, Janet Mau, Michelle Mayanja, Francine Murray, Ms. Nurzhanov, and Mr. Shiroma—for chaperoning our Spring Fling dance on Saturday night!


To the 100+ students applying for summer internships, and congratulations to the first 10 students selected as Boeing interns —their names appear in the Career Section of the NOTAM.

 
Honored to serve as your Principal—Bruce Kelly

 
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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

PE and Fine Art Contracts are due by May 1st to insure academic credit for this year. 

SENIORS

A Senior Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 during Advisory class. Seniors please report to your advisory classes for attendance.  Your advisory teacher will tell you what room you should report to for the Senior Meeting.  RAHS seniors will receive information about 2015 RAHS Commencement at this meeting

U. S. Service Academy Night

Have you considered kick starting your education and career by applying to a U.S. service academy?  Click on this link to learn how:

 


 

Are you interested in attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in the future? If so, ERAU is again offering the opportunity for a few students to visit this summer­­, all expenses paid—air travel, lodging in the dorms, and meals.  This is a three-day trip in which you get to fly in one of ERAU’s airplanes, visit classes, and learn more about the various degree programs that ERAU has to offer.  If interested, submit an essay to Ms. Carper in which you explain your specific interests in both visiting and attending ERAU in the future—planned major and degree you hope to earn, goals for career, aspects of their university that interest you.  Due date for essay: FRIDAY, May 8, by 4:00PM to Ms. Carper.  Open to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. 

GLOBAL SECURITY, AVIATION DISCOVERY, COMPUTER & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CAMP- We have a few spots for RAHS students in these camps, which will be sponsored by Mr. James Raisbeck; all tuition and fees are covered, including flight to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Arizona.  Sophomores and Juniors are target group, but mature freshmen with teacher recommendation will be considered.  Please do your research on these summer camps, and if interested, see Ms. Carper for more information.  We anticipate being able to sponsor2 students. 

The Purdue program will run from July19-24, with sessions slated to begin Sunday afternoon and conclude after lunch on Friday the 24th.  Purdue will accept up to four RAHS students (current juniors) who are highly capable and passionate about aerospace and aeronautical engineering and eager to move beyond their current thinking. Students will learn about the disciplines and impacts of engineering as they work alongside college students and honors college professors to design rockets for launch and vehicles for recovery. Learning of math, physics and engineering will be deepened through participation in a design challenge with interactive workshops. Hands-on learning experiences will take place in the Zucrow labs, under the direction of Professor Steve Heister, who visited our school last fall. Purdue staff is committed to designing a week-long program, tailor-made for RAHS students.  To qualify for this unprecedented experience, please write a minimum 500-word essay in which you (1) share your passion and goals for pursuing a college and career pathway in engineering, emphasizing why Purdue is on your list of possible college choices; (2) highlight classes and experiences that you have already had or are planning to have, that will give you an exceptional foundation for advanced engineering studies; (3) explain what the Purdue experience would mean for you, and what specifically you would like to engage in and learn while there; and (4) add additional information that you believe may enhance your application. Due Date: Friday, May 8 by 4:00PM to Ms. Carper.

If selected to attend the Purdue camp, you will fly from Seattle to the Indianapolis Airport, where you will be picked up by university staff. They will also return you to the airport when the camp ends on the 24th.  While at camp, you will experience campus life by residing in a dorm, Cary Quad, which is located right across the street from the Armstrong Hall of Engineering.

The University of North Dakota’s International Aerospace Camp is a full week of aviation and adventure that will be offered July 5-12 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, through the highly regarded John. D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences.  This “college seminar” is similar to attending a week of actual college.  Additionally, what makes this seminar unique is the amount of flight training each student receives.  UND is most interested in providing this opportunity to students—six of them from RAHS who will be juniors or seniors next year or age 16 by time camp starts—who truly want to experience collegiate aviation. Counselors, flight instructors and professors are all leaders in aerospace education. Instruction will start with the basics of flying (which some of you may already know, but a refresher will be a good thing!) and progress to experiencing new and exciting technologies, and exploration of career opportunities in flight, air traffic control, aviation management, and unmanned aircraft systems(UAS).  A passion for flight is a must for this particular camp, along with interest in attending UND in the future.

To be considered for the UND camp, first read more about it at

http://www.aviation.und.edu/currentStudents/AEROCAMP/Default.aspx. Then do the following: complete the application that is included with the link.  Do not submit it to UND, though! Instead, print it and attach to the essay that you will write!  Your essay should be a minimum of 500 words and address: (1) your passion for flight and aviation, along with your goals for pursuing a college and career pathway in aviation as a pilot, air traffic controller, aviation manager, or in the field of unmanned aircraft systems; (2) the experiences you have had related to your goals and the classes you have taken, or will take, that are preparing you for your future; (3) why you are interested in potentially attending UND in the future; and (4) anything further that you believe may enhance your application. DUE DATE: Friday, May 8 by 4:00PM to Ms. Carper.

If you are accepted to the UND program, you will fly from Sea-Tac Airport to Grand Forks where you will be greeted by UND staff and transported to the campus. Return services will also be provided at end of camp. You will stay in a dormitory and meals will be provided each day.  You should plan to take some spending money for miscellaneous items such as purchasing a UND sweatshirt, eating a meal at the airport or on the plane, etc.

Are you interested in joining RAHS’s very first orienteering team?

Orienteering is a sport that requires navigational skills using a map and compass to navigate from point-to-point in diverse and unfamiliar terrain. Competitors are given a topographical map, which they use to navigate to checkpoints. Orienteering is a sport that requires the perfect mix of mental and physical ability and is a great way to earn some PE credits!  Also, Orienteering is a winter sport and will be held from November to February, it is a great way to stay conditioned during the winter for spring or summer sports. If you are interested in joining an orienteering team or learning more about it fill out the short survey below or send an email to lynneac01@gmail.com or dakotalee3@comcast.net.

 

Survey:

 


 

 

Paine Field Aviation Day 2015 – Call for Volunteers

 

Greetings,

 

Paine Field Aviation Day will be held this year Saturday, May 16th, between the hours of 10am and 5pm.  As in past years, volunteers make this community event happen.  Last year nearly 400 of you volunteered your precious time!

 

This year’s event promises to be every bit as big as 2014’s Paine Field Aviation Day.  Volunteers are needed to help with setup the day before (Friday May 15th), before, during, and after the event Saturday, May 16th.

 

As always, we do our best to recognize the incredible efforts of all of you.  Thursday, May 14th, we will host a volunteer pizza feed and orientation meeting at the Paine Field Fire Station.  For the day of the event volunteers will receive free admission, t-shirt, food voucher, and an invitation to the volunteer appreciation “after” event.  And of course, we will do our best to care for you and your schedule during the day of the event.

 

Interested?  Even if not sure, let me know.  Questions?  Again, let me know.

 

If you know you want to volunteer, thank you!  We will work hard to accommodate your availability.  Also, your t-shirt size, if you may attend the volunteer orientation meeting Thursday, May 14th, your availability the day of the event, Saturday, May 16th, and if you may be attending the volunteer appreciation event afterwards, all would be helpful.  No worries if you do not yet know.

 

Thank you for your consideration and best regards,

 

Frank

 

Frank E. Hummel

2015 Paine Field Aviation Day – Volunteer Coordinator


(206) 499-9384

 

What's Good My Phoenix Flyer Readers!

 

Ready to get your mind blown with some amazing articles! Here at the Phoenix Flyer that's what we do best!  

 

Remember to send in your totally hilarious photo captions to ahsphoenixflyer@gmail.com or drop it off in room 3530. Link to image: http://imgur.com/R2TyX9k

 

As for Ground Control, don't leave us hanging. We all know you have 99 problems but we can solve one. So get those submissions in or remember I will come after you if you don't.   Link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HQdj_Skr30c_zS7WsuVhOFkBF38DpjJPP15y_e_Dvao/viewform?edit_requested=true

 

Yearbook - Calling all homecoming photos

Have a priceless picture from homecoming that you'd like to see in the yearbook? Email maryam.e.shafa@gmail.com

 

 

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 here are the details for GRAD PARTY 2015.

 

FROM THE CAREER CENTER


INTERNSHIPS

HOBART MACHINED PRODUCTS, INC --Work and understand the complete process involved in the manufacturing of machined products. Assist in operating the machines, observe the prototype production process, attend business meetings, participate in social marketing, and additional responsibilities as required. Must be 16, sophomores and juniors preferred, seniors will be considered. Flexible work schedule over the summer quarter. Two positions offered. Please submit to the CAREER CENTER with cover letter and resume by May 1, 2015.

PORT OF SEATTLEAV Operations 211BR to support various tasks directly supporting the Airport Operations Department at Sea-TAC International Airport. The ideal candidate will be self-directed, possess good critical thinking skills and have a foundational understanding of the airport environment, working well in a team environment. The candidate will support Airfield Operations staff as well as the International Services Development Manager and her staff. Paid position, M-F, 8AM-4:30PM. Apply on-line by May 1st @ http://www.portseattle.org/Jobs

PORT OF SEATTLE Port Construction Services 209BR the intern will support the Port by assisting the PCS construction manager in coordinating small-works construction projects.  Candidates should be 16 years of age by June 2015 and self-directed, possess good critical thinking skills and have a foundational understanding of design, engineering and construction methodology within a team environment. Paid position, M-F, 8AM-4:30PM. Apply on-line by May 1st @ http://www.portseattle.org/Jobs

PORT OF SEATTLE Construction Safety 212BR the intern will support the Construction Safety Department in their efforts to assure compliance with Port of Seattle, Department of Occupational Safety & Health on contractor’s construction projects within the airport. The ideal candidate will have one year of academic experience in upper level math and have been given exposure to reading blue prints. Paid position, M-F, 8AM-4:30PM. Apply on-line by May 1st @ http://www.portseattle.org/Jobs

PORT OF SEATTLE AV Maintenance 213BR  Interns will assist the Aviation Maintenance Department with a variety of projects related to systems and assets (conveyance, electrical, HVAC, electronics etc.).  Good written and verbal communication is important as well as interpersonal skills and detail orientation. Knowledge of Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Word – should have at least one year of academic experience working with Microsoft products.  Self-motivated, takes initiative and willing to learn. Paid position, M-F, 8AM-4:30PM. Apply on-line by May 1st @ http://www.portseattle.org/Jobs

PORT OF SEATTLE AV Facilities & Infrastructure 214BR the intern will assist the Senior Systems Engineer with facility connection data and asset management.  The intern will also assist staff in ascertaining information useful for assembling the Facility Master Record drawing system. The ideal candidate will have a strong mathematical background and at least two years working in Microsoft Office products.  Paid position, M-F, 8AM-4:30PM. Apply on-line by May 1st @ http://www.portseattle.org/Jobs

PORT OF SEATTLE AV TRAINING 216BR the intern will facilitate and assist airport employee participation in computer-based training and will work with the Airport Training Manager to provide logistical and administrative support to customers.  Ideal candidate will be self-directed, possess good critical thinking skills and have a foundational understanding of the airport environment and work well in a team-setting. Paid position, M-F, 8AM-4:30PM. Apply on-line by May 1st @ http://www.portseattle.org/Jobs .  

PORT OF SEATTLE -- FISHERMAN’S TERMINAL 220BR The intern will directly support the Commercial Fishing Marina Team at Fisherman’s Terminal at the Port of Seattle.  Excellent organizational skills and the ability to assess and resolve customer needs.  Good written and verbal communication skills are required.  Paid position, M-F, 8AM-4:30PM. Apply on-line by May 1st @ http://www.portseattle.org/Jobs .  

PORT OF SEATTLE SHILSHOLE BAY MARINA 221BR the intern will directly support the Recreational Marina Team at Shilshole Bay Marina at the Port of Seattle.  Support the Senior Administrator in developing a document library for Recreational Marina Group. Good written and verbal communication skills are required.  Paid position, M-F, 8AM-4:30PM. Apply on-line by May 1st @ http://www.portseattle.org/Jobs.

SEAFAIR AIRSHOW--Assist with special events, aid the airshow coordinator, help VIPs. Commit to Thursday-Friday tasks such as welcoming guests, monitor guests at Boeing Company Military Flight Center, escort special guests, and other tasks. Must complete the pre-internship training. 4 positions open to current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Please submit to the CAREER CENTER with cover letter, resume and name of one RAHS teacher reference to Steve Davolt in the Career Center electronically or by hard copy to steven.davolt@highlineschools.org by Friday, May 1st.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MENTORS/MENTEES – Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 6 – final mentor breakfast.  Join us for a time of discussion and reflection with your mentor/mentee.

CONGRATULATIONS – Selections have been announced for THE BOEING COMPANY internships for Summer 2015:  

Abby Eades                    001        PR Review Eng

Ian Demaree                  002        KC-46 Product Support   

Sahil Khunt                    003        KC-46 Product Support   

Zahnae Aquino         005        P-8 Software

Sophia Gut                    007        P-8 Manufacturing Engineer

Kirsten Noble                009        P-8 Systems Engineering

Maryam Shafa                 010        P-8 International Business Ma

Olivia Shiffer                  012        P-8 Integration & Test IPT

Gloria Whang                014        KC-46 Drogue Team         T

Senay Emmanuel            017        BCA M&S Workforce Devlmpt

Over 100 students applied for the 10 positions.  Competition was intense and we commend all who participated in the process.  Best of luck Boeing Interns.

 

                                               

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

For information please email Kirstin Korin at kirstinp@comcast.net or Dana Husby at husbysrus@aol.com

Ultimate Frisbee Game Schedule:

Turbulence vs TRIBE (Mercer Island High School), May 02, 2015 06:00 PM @ Walt Hundley - synth soccer 2

Walt Hundley Playfield (at High Point Community Center)
6920 34th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98126

 

ASB                                                   

Character Dare: Patience

Whenever you are merging with others, let at least one person go before you. This includes walking down the hallway at school, getting in or out of the classroom or waiting in the lunch line.

 

Spirit Shack

Open Fridays during lunch.

 

Attention Mr. Aviation Contestants: the competition has been moved to May 29th in order to give us more time to prepare. Please listen for upcoming dance practice dates and meetings.

           

Counselor Corner


 

Project Promise tickets are available!  If you need help paying for your prom dress and accessories and would like to attend this fun event, see Ms. Carper.  http://www.highlineschoolsfoundation.org/programs/project-promise/

 

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.

 

                                                           

PTSA

 

Annual PTSA AUCTION

Have you made your donation yet?  Need a donation idea?  Go to the auction page of our PTSA website at http://aviationptsa.org/auction.html and click on the Procurement and Donation Needs and Ideas<http://aviationptsa.org/images/2015%20RAHS%20Procurement%20Ideas.pdf> link.

 


Remember, our goal is to have every family donate at least one item (large or small), so please visit our new PTSA Auction website at Raisbeck Aviation Auction, https://aviationptsa.ejoinme.org/?tabid=576183

Click on the Item Donation button on the left and complete our online form. Items may be dropped off at the school office from 8am-4pm on regular school days. Please attach a copy of your online donation confirmation with your item. If you are unable to complete the online form, there are 3-part procurement forms available at the school office.

If you need someone to pick your 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.

Emily Thatcher | Project Manager

Lighthouse Education Initiatives

The Museum of Flight

9404 East Marginal Way South; Seattle, WA 98108 Direct. 206.764.0276 Cell: 206.619.6919 http://www.museumofflight.org<http://ww.museumofflight.org

 

                                               

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 206.631.7217.

 

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
In honor of the HST 25 year anniversary…

Hubble touches people. When you're looking that far out, you're giving people their place in the universe, it touches people. Science is often visual, so it doesn't need translation. It's like poetry, it touches you.

--Steve Musgrave, American surgeon and astronaut who flew on NASA's first Hubble telescope repair mission and five other Space Shuttle flights, including the maiden voyage of Challenger.