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NOTAM 051815                     Raisbeck Aviation High School

May 18, 2015 

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

 

Monday:           Six Period Day

Last Day to Order Roses for Senior Rose Ceremony, Mr. Joshi’s Room         

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

                        Shine Bright Meeting, PLC 3:30 to 5:30 PM

                        Absences that have not been cleared by a note will be permanently recorded

                        as an unexcused absence. Ms. Hiranaka needs a note by Friday.

 

Tuesday:        Six Period Day

The Geometry EOC will be given on May 19 at 9 AM at the Museum of Flight

FRC Team meeting, Room 1610 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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

 

Wednesday:   Six Period Day

The Algebra EOC will be given on May 20 at 9 AM in the PLC

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

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

                       

Thursday:       No School – HEA Walk Out

                        Senior Showcase-- Weyerhauser Room, MoF, 5:00PM

                       

Friday:          Early Release, 2:00 PM

                       Self-Directed PCT, 2:15PM

                        Last day for all past due absence notes

Principal’s Message

Across the school, there was a collective sigh of relief following AP testing, and the group presentations for the Environmental Challenge Project.  The Port of Seattle employees, elected officials, industry guests, and visitors from Honolulu and Turkey were deeply impressed by the students’ work. I am very proud of the students and the staff for modeling professionalism along lines of excellence. Congratulations to everyone for persevering through the rigors of testing, and for defending your learning to our community and industry partners.

After a challenging week, the timing was perfect to enjoy the long-awaited Prom held on Friday evening.  Along with the rest of the staff, I enjoy seeing our students celebrate and enjoy the evening all dressed up to dance the night away!  Special thanks are due to Mr. Shiroma and our junior class for planning this year’s prom, and for all their innovative thinking about how to decorate the space.  Congratulations to Prom Prince and Princess, Johnston Means and Geneva Rossman, and Prom King and Queen, Navath Nhan and Gabby Rivera.  A giant thank you is owed to our staff chaperones for volunteering their time—Ms. Dyer, Ms. Erdmann, Mr. & Mrs. Hiranaka, Ms. Jones-Gunn, Dr. & Mrs. Katims, Mr. Kelly, Ms. Lee, Ms. McEwen, Mr. McComb, Mr. Peterson, Mr. Shiroma, Ms. Weeks, and Ms. Wombold. Thank you!

A final note of congratulations is in order for our newly elected class officers for 2015-2016. Sophomores— Catie Stukel, Toshi Take; Juniors—Josh Buenbrazo, Uyen Tran, and Seniors—Zahnae Aquino and Senay Emmanuel.  Remember to thank each of them for stepping up to serve and represent the students of RAHS.  I salute all of students who campaigned for office, and were willing to commit themselves to make RAHS a better place. Your leadership is inspiring!

Next week, the change to the school calendar means RAHS is in session, Tuesday through Friday.  Monday May 25 is a day off from school in celebration of Memorial Day, a holiday designated to remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.  I trust you will find time to pay tribute to our many servicemen and women who lost their lives while

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

Joe Merlino, Amelia McCahill, Katherine Burrell, and Sameer Romani—for leading the Executive Board members from the Aircraft Owners and Pilot’s Association, AOPA, and The Museum of Flight Board members on tour.

The Honorable Tina Orwall, Washington State Representative Pat Duvall, Boeing & BE Aerospace (retired) Jennifer Lemus, Sound Transit Jason Ritchie, FAA Airport Engineer John Upthegrove, retired Pilot Dave Suomi, FAA Deputy Regional Administrator Michael Berman, Sound Transit Leslie Stanton, Manager Environmental Programs Andrea Clinkscales, Cascade Bicycle Club Cayla Morgan, FAA Environmental Projection Specialist Stacy Mattson, Manager Airport Landside Operations Stephanie Meyn, Senior Environmental Program Manager Lisa Kolodner, FAA Planner Heather Bornhorst, Capitol Project Manager Brian Schimpf, FAA Planner Jennifer Kandel, FAA Airport Planner Wayne Grotheer, Director, Aviation Planning and Environmental Services—Environmental Challenge Project Judges

Steve Rybolt and Marco Milanese— co-developers of the Environmental Challenge Project.

Perry Cooper, Jeff Hoevet, Stacy Mattson, Stephanie Meyn, Aaeon Moldver, Heather Bornhorst, Stacy Fox, Sarah Cox, David Wilson, Michael Berman—guest classroom presenters for the ECP.

Jennifer Lemus, Andrea Clinkscales, Tonia Fletcher, Jeff Selleg, Jeanette Anderson, Marlys St Laurent, and Thomas Fagerstrom—station presenters for the Port of Seattle Field Trip.

Honored to serve as your Principal—Bruce Kelly

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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

Seniors! The end of the year approaches! One of RAHS’ traditions is the Senior Rose Ceremony. The ceremony is an opportunity for you to thank members of the RAHS community for their support over these last few years. No doubt you’ve faced some stressful or challenging times and turned to someone for support, for help, or a laugh. Buy them a rose and write a short note to show them your gratitude. Roses are $1.25 each and can be ordered before school and during lunch in Mr. Joshi’s room. Act soon, the deadline for orders is Monday May 18^th!

Seniors, your first five graduation tickets will be released to you on Monday, May 18^th. Remember all fines must be paid off with the bookkeeper before you pick up your tickets. For electronic payment, visit https://touchbase.highlineschools.org/touchbase/.  Please see Ms. Nurzhanov for the graduation tickets pick up before, during, or after school hours. Information about additional ticket requests will be released after the initial graduation ticket distribution.

Shine Bright, a local community organization that works to motivate third through fifth grade students through a weekly after school club, is looking for volunteers! If you are interested in becoming engaged in your community, Shine Bright is a fabulous opportunity to not only make positive change, but to directly see your impact through working one on one with elementary students. Volunteer commitments vary depending on your availability. Shine Bright will host a meeting on May 18th in the PLC directly after school. If you have any questions prior to the program direct them to: studentsshinebright@gmail.com.  We look forward to seeing you there! 

From Memoir to Monologue:

Pioneers, Pilots, and Pathfinders

In the Aerospace World

Many notable men and women who have made a mark in the aviation world will be visiting the Museum of Flight on Thursday, June 4, 2015, to share their life’s experiences.

Come see the Raisbeck Aviation High School freshmen as they perform monologues as such pioneers, heroes, and pathfinders as Charles and Anne Lindbergh, Chuck Yeager, Sally Ride, Anousheh Ansari, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Amelia Earhart, Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, Mike Mullane, Beryl Markham, Richard Bach, Norah O’Neill, and many others.

 

Where: The Museum of Flight

When: Thursday, June 4

Cost: It’s free—it’s the Museum of Flight’s First Free Thursday

Performance Locations and Schedules

 

Great Gallery - South End: Performance Times: 5:30 and 7:00

Great Gallery East Side (by 737): Performance Times: 5:30 and 7:00

Great Gallery North End: Performance Times: 5:30 and 6:30

Great Gallery West Side (by Bush Pilot Exhibit): Performance Times: 5:30 and 6:30

Great Gallery - SE corner: Performance Times: 5:30 and 7:00

Red Barn - Top Floor: Performance Times: 5:30 and 7:00

Red Barn - Bottom Floor: Performance Times: 5:30 and 6:30

Personal Courage Wing – WWII: Performance Times: 5:30 and 7:00

Space: Exploring the New Frontier (Inner): Performance Times: 5:30 and 7:00

Space: Exploring the New Frontier (Outer): Performance Times: 5:30 and 7:00

Spirit Squad

Greetings fellow Raisbeckians! Are you interested in joining the infamous Spirit squad? Well now’s your chance, applications are here and waiting to be filled out. You can find applications in a packet outside Mrs. Juarez’s room (Rm. 2320), they are due Friday June 5^th no later than 3:30pm. Have questions? Email Kirsten Noble at kirstennoble96@gmail.com or Carlos Navarro at carlos4fish@gmail.com. 

 

Culture Club Finale Potluck. June 6, 2015. Noon to 3PM 

Culture Club will be hosting one last gathering to mark the end of our decade together. This will be our last official event. Will you join us?

We're going to go back to our roots for this one! And that means its potluck time! Please bring in a dish to share family style. Don't forget your serving spoons!

Culture Club will provide beverages, plates, cups, and the like for the meal. We hope you will join us for a few hours of nostalgia, laughter, and storytelling together.

Email Ms. Wombold if you have questions.

Calling all prospective astronauts and aeronautical engineers!

Have you ever heard about or played the game Kerbal Space Program? KSP is a fun, exciting rocketry simulator that puts you in control of everything from designing and building a rocket, recruiting crew members, and piloting your spacecraft. In a safe virtual environment, you are free to build and test any contraption imaginable.

In conjunction with outside Kerbal mentors, we are excited to host two two-hour after-school KSP sessions: the first will take place on Wed, 13 May; the second will be on Thurs, 21 May.  We will meet in Mr. McComb’ s room.  Whether you are completely new to the game, or have played it for hours on end, there are challenges (and prizes!) awaiting every skill level?

What:      Kerbal Space Program Tutorial / Challenge

When:     Session 1:  Wed, 13 May from 1600 – 1800

               Session 2:  Tues.  26 May from 1600 – 1800

Where:    Rm 2350 (Mr. Mc Comb’s room)

Who:       You!  Your friends! 

How:       Sign up using this survey link: Space is limited, and there are 26 spots remaining.

Other details:

1)    Bring your own snacks or plan ahead to buy a $5 personal pizza. 

2)    To keep costs down, we will be using the demo version of KSP. Download the demo version at this link BEFORE you arrive at the session. The download WILL NOT work while connected to the school network; please plan ahead. http://kerbalspaceprogram.mediafire.com/download/8pxsd3anxjb2mdr/KSP_demo_win.zip

Contact Mrs. Weeks or Mr. McComb for more information.

Journey to Mars Challenge

See http://www.space.com/29345-nasa-journey-to-mars-challenge.html for a potentially engaging project, and a way to win $5000.00 from NASA.

2015 Grad Party - Pro-Sports, June 13th, 2015 from 9:00pm to 5:00am

Students, we need the waiver for Pro-Sports completed before you can attend this event - you can print the document from the PTSA website look for the Grad Night on the right for details or ask Theda for a copy. If you haven't purchased your ticket they are still for sale.  Information is on the PTSA site or Theda has a few packets as well.

See all the information for Grad Party here http://www.aviationptsa.org/GradParty.html

2015 Grad Party Event 

June 13^th – 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

www.aviationhscareers.org

INTERNSHIPS

OLDE THYME AVIATION -- Olde Thyme Aviation operates scenic airplane flights in authentic restored original antique airplanes at Boeing Field adjacent to the Museum of Flight. They have operated flights since 1996 in planes that have histories from 1927 through 1945. Since 1996, they have flown over 10,000 rides for nearly 25,000 passengers. Two RAHS students will provide assistance in explaining and facilitating flight packages to individuals/groups that are interested in going on these biplane rides during the summer months of June/July/August.  Paid position, must be 16 years of age, strong communications and marketing skills.  Submit your letter of interest, resume and transcript to Steve Davolt in the RAHS Career Center by Tuesday, May 19^th.

 

FAUNTLEROY CHILDREN’S CENTER – Six interns and one-lead intern will be selected to develop STEM lesson plans, involving hands-on experiments and basic STEM concepts, creating a supply list and budget, and teaching two groups of students ages K-1 and 2-5 grades.  Example lesson themes include: astronomy (mobiles), egg drop (engineering concepts), building bridges (engineering concepts), airplanes (propulsion) and water experiments (density).  Sessions will be held at the Fauntleroy Children’s Center in West Seattle on four Monday afternoons from 12:30-3:30pm.  Proposed schedule is July 7,14,21 and 28. Interns should be able to make three of the four sessions plus several planning meetings and be available by phone/email for further communication.  Submit your cover letter, resume, transcript and name of one RAHS teacher who could serve as a reference.  All materials need to be submitted by Friday, May 22 to Steve Davolt in the CAREER CENTER.

THE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT – MUSEUM INTERPRETER – Interact with visitors and guests providing customer service and knowledge about museum educational programs. Paid position, understanding of basic audio-visual equipment, and knowledge of aviation, astronomy, robotics and/or aerospace science or history.  Apply on-line @ www.museumofflight.org.  

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONGRATULATIONS 2015 HOBART MACHINED PRODUCTS INTERNS --  Hailey Johnston and Patrick Galt have been selected as Hobart interns for summer 2015. Congratulations!

SEAFAIR, RAISBECK ENGINEERING, PLANETARY RESOURCES and CAMP INTERVENTION will all be conducting student interviews this week for summer 2015 positions.  Good luck to all students involved!

                                       

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

Congratulations to Team Turbulence for their 4^th place finish in the top half, of the B League.  Turbulence began the year in the C League, and overall this year has been a success!  Unfortunately, they lost the last two games of the playoffs and of the season against West Seattle.

It it time to thank our seniors--Carlos, Vincent, Liam, David, Erik, and Nikki--for four amazing years. Their leadership has made all the difference, and you will all be missed! Good work this season everyone. Go Turbulence!"

ASB   

ASB Character Dare: Forgiveness

Write a thank you note to your least favorite teacher and personally deliver it to them.          

A big thank you is in order to all the lovely lads and ladies who made last Fridays Waltzing in Wonderland a huge success! From the decorations to the desserts and the DJ, it was a magical night indeed. Upperclassmen be sure to thank your PROM committee, teacher chaperons, as well as all the volunteer underclassmen for such a great night!

Congratulations to all of the brave students who ran for class captain last week! ASB is glad to be welcoming Catie Stukel, Toshi Take, Josh Buenbrazo, Uyen Tran, Zahnae Aquino and Senay Emmanuel to the team for the 2015-2016 year. We know you will represent your classes well!

Speaking of next year’s ASB positions, there's still a few jobs available that DON'T require a speech! Visit Mrs. Fitz and pick up an application for Prom Committee (sophomores), Operations and Events Coordinator, as well as Art Director. These applications are due WEDNESDAY MAY 20TH so get crackin!

On top of all this campaigning, ASB is starting a project to create a mural on the parking-lot side wall of our spirit shack! We are looking for artistic individuals to create a design focused on our mascot and school spirit. Submissions are due to Mrs. Fitz no later than FRIDAY, and can be drawn, painted or of course done in CAD. Get creative!

As always come see what your ASB is up to in Mrs. Fitz's room at lunch on Wednesdays to see what cool stuff we're planning, and to give us your input!        

Spirit Shack

Open Fridays during lunch.

 

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

Counselor Corner

http://www.highlineschools.org/Page/2022

 

The LAST BYU test for this school year will be given on Wednesday, May 27 at 3:45, so finish up your classes and order those tests!  If you aren't finished by then, you will need to take the test with a different proctor or next September.  Remember, you must order the test from BYU at least two weeks in advance.

 

Students enrolled in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology will be taking the End-of-Course Assessments this spring:

The Geometry EOC will be given on May 19 at 9 AM at the Museum of Flight.

The Algebra EOC will be given on May 20 at 9 AM in the PLC.

The Biology EOC will be given May 28 at 9 AM at the Museum of Flight.

Sleep well, eat a good breakfast, and be on time and ready to test!

 

Highline School District is offering summer school to grades 9-12 this summer.  Please see http://www.highlineschools.org/Page/359 or contact Ms. Carper for more information.  The deadline to sign up is May 27.

 

Cambridge Immerse is a two-week residential educational experience that allows participants to gain an unrivalled insight into a chosen discipline, ranging from the arts to the sciences. Subjects offered include Medicine, Law, Economics, History and Engineering and many more. Tutorials and seminars are taught by highly regarded tutors from Oxford and Cambridge University in an optimal learning environment that stimulates academic enquiry; yet the carefully planned schedule ensures that the program not only meets the academic needs of the participants, but also provides a unique insight into the university city through an abundance of activities.
Enrolment in the program is ongoing, and students aged 15 and above are welcome to apply at www.cambridgeimmerse.com. A PDF version of our prospectus is also available to view at https://www.cambridgeimmerse.com/CambridgeImmerse2015.pdf.  Deadline to apply: June 30

 

PTSA

Reflections – PTSA’s 2015 Art Celebration

2015 Theme: Let Your Imagination Fly.  Any student is invited to create an original work of art that reflects this theme for the annual art festival that starts at RAHS and ends in a select show at the US Department of Education.  Recognition and cash prizes for entries in any of 6 different categories:  Photography, Visual Arts, Literature, Music composition, Choreography, and Film short.  Art accepted now until about Dec. 

 

More details are available from the PTSA website under Reflections.  Questions and help available via e-mail from the PTSA Reflections Chair reflections@aviationptsa.org

 

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— providing by the delegation from Turkey who visited last week.

You will see my children, in the future everything will be done from the sky. All wars and civilizations will be in the skies above. That's why we must give great importance to the air force. The future is in the sky.

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk—1911