Sunday, January 31, 2016

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Sunday, January 24, 2016

NOTAM 012516

NOTAM 012516                        Raisbeck Aviation High School

                                                            January 25, 2016


WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Monday:         Assembly Schedule - Six Period Day, Department Meetings, 3:45 PM
Spirit Week Dress - Class Colors Monday
Spirit Week Assembly, 1:05 PM
Current Events 3:30-4:30 PM, room 2310
Film Club 3:30–5:00 PM, room 3530
VEX Robotics Team (Freshman Team), 3:35-6:00 PM, room 1610

Afternoon Assembly
8:00 - 8:50
Period 0
9:00 - 9:45
Period 1
9:50 - 10:35
Period 2
10:40 - 11:25
Period 3
11:30 - 12:15
Period 4
12:15 - 12:45
Lunch
12:50 - 1:00
Period 5
1:05 - 1:50
Assembly
1:55 - 2:40
Period 5
2:45 - 3:30
Period 6

                       













Tuesday:        Six Period Day, VIPs on campus— King County Executive, Dow Constantine, and Dr. Raisbeck
Spirit Week Dress:  Timber Tuesday
                        Speech and Debate Team, 3:30–5:30 PM, room 3560
                        FRC Robotics Team, 6:00-8:30 PM, room 1610
                       
Wednesday:   A Block - Periods 1, 3, Advisory, 5
                        Spirit Week Dress:  Finals Week Student Wednesday
                        Speech and Debate Team, 3:30–5:30 PM, room 3560
                        Math Club 3:40–4:45 PM, room 2350
                        VEX Robotics Team (Freshman Team), 3:35-6:00 PM, room 1610
                       
Thursday:      B Block - Periods 2, 4, Advisory, 6 End of Semester
                        Spirit Week Dress:  Tropical Thursday
Air Force Reserves presentation in the College/Career Center, 1:00 PM, to attend sign up in the white binder
                        Gay Straight Alliance, GSA, 3:30-4:30 PM, room 1630
Speech and Debate Team, 3:30–5:30 PM, room 3560
Art Show, 3:45-4:45 PM, in the BPC
                        FRC Robotics Team, 6:00-8:30 PM, room 1610
                       
Friday:            No School—Semester Break

Saturday:       Speech and Debate Tournament 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM at RAHS
TOLO 8:00 to 11:00 PM at RAHS – parents, please pick your students up promptly after the dance at 11:00 PM.

                                                                                     
The Principal’s Message
At last Wednesday’s mentor breakfast presentation, Matt Sauri, President & CEO, Wimmer Solutions, delivered a superb message with a great line, “It’s about moving from success to significance.”  My memory of that idea faded since hearing it years ago.  However, later in the day, it blazed back to life through a curiously timed email sent from Representative Tomiko-Santos, Chair of the House Education Committee.  

Representative Santos, and members of various legislative committees, recently visited RAHS on two occasions. The House Committee members were inspired by the authentic stories told by students and industry guests.  Since then, Representative Santos and her colleagues have moved forward to take action in Olympia.  Our students, staff, and mentors contributed to the policy makers’ thinking.  By any yardstick, that is a high-quality measure of moving from success to significance.  After all, true significance is found in adding value to other people.

Dear Principal Kelly:
I am herewith forwarding for your reference a copy of proposed House Bill 2434, an Act promoting space exploration, authored by Representative Jeff Morris whom you met during our site visit to Raisbeck Aviation High School last fall I am also attaching a copy of an amendment that I will be offering to expand the bill to encourage the excellent work you are facilitating at Raisbeck Aviation High School as witnessed by the House Education Committee and the House Technology and Economic Development (TED) Committee members This bill is scheduled for possible executive action in the House TED Committee (Thursday, January 21st) at 1:30 p.m.  Live audio and video feed of the meeting will be accessible online at www.tvw.org
You, your students, faculty, and mentors may also wish to follow the progress of the bill through the Legislative website at http://app.leg.wa.gov/dlr/billsummary/default.aspx?year=2015&bill=2434.  
I hope that this message finds you well.  Thank you, again, for your hospitality during our visit to your school.

Sincerely,
Sharon Tomiko Santos
Chair, Education Committee
Washington State Legislature

House Bill 2434 increases the opportunities for high-school students to “participate in work-based learning or research, and who complete internships or on-the-job training related to the space exploration sector.”  There are other effects of the bill linked to high-school students, and I look forward to monitoring the progress of HB2434 through the 2016 legislative session.  

Please join me welcoming a new face to the RAHS staff, Ms. Margo Keithly.  Ms. Keithly has enthusiastically agreed to accept the position as our full-time bookkeeper.  She was previously employed in the banking industry, and gaming sector as a bookkeeper, and is thrilled to be part of the RAHS community.  Her official start day is being negotiated, but I feel fairly confident we will see her onboard later this week.  Remember to stop by and say hello.

Scholars, as we wind up the first semester, I want to thank you for doing your very best to achieve your dreams.  Your professionalism and dedication are bright examples of success moving toward significance. Thank you for inspiring me!  Let’s agree to finish an extraordinary first semester with success and significance.


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

Carol Christian, Trish Hunt, Lee Bui, Jennifer Mackley, Anab Abdullah, and Joan Hornerfor providing the staff with a delicious lunch.

Nuka Nurzhanov, Michael Gudor, Ms. Weeks, Ms. Wilson, Ms. Wombold, and Ms. Jones Gunn—for meeting to discuss next year’s master schedule.

Ailis Wadill, Amelia McCahill, Isha Singh, Josh Buenbrazo, Najib Osman, Nicole Diaz, and Sameer Romani—for presenting to Representative Santos and members of the legislative delegations.

Caitlin O’Keefe, Planetary Resources; Commissioner Bill Bryant, and Steve Rybolt, Port of Seattle; Mike Bryan, Boeing; Megan Ouellette, Captain John Sluys, and Captain William Korin, Alaska Airlines, and Representative Tina Orwall— for presenting to Representative Santos and members of the legislative delegations.

I am honored to serve as your Principal—Bruce Kelly.


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

Art Show
The 1st semester art class is having their annual art show in the BPC after school this Thursday, January 28 from 3:45 to 4:45.  Come by and see what amazing artwork the students have completed over the course of the first semester and even acquire a couple for your personal collection.  If you have any questions, please feel free to email garrett.shiroma@highlineschools.org.

Speech and Debate Tournament
We are excited to announce our first ever Debate Tournament held at our school and we are looking for volunteers!  It is happening this Saturday, January 30 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  If you are interested in helping out and getting some community service, please contact garrett.shiroma@higlineschools.org.

Glo-lo

TOLO is Saturday January 30th at 8:00pm in the BPC! It is a glow dance, so come dressed in white or neon!

Ticket prices:
$18 for couples without ASB
$15 for couples with ASB
$10 for singles without ASB
$8 for singles with ASB

The Spirit Days Are:
-Class Colors Monday
-Timber Tuesday: Dress like a lumberjack.
-Finals Week Student Wednesday: Your day to be lazy. Wear sweats and bring blankets!
-Tropical Thursday: Wear hula skirts, flower shirts, etc. 

PSEC Engineer’s Fair 2016
As sponsored by the Puget Sound Engineering Council, the 2016 Engineering Fair will take place on Saturday, February 6th from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Museum of Flight.  The Puget Sound Engineering Council (PSEC) Engineering Fair is held in conjunction with local chapters of engineering societies, colleges, and businesses.  The Fair generally has about 25 display booths staffed by practicing engineers and technical people representing many types of engineering disciplines.  It provides a fun, visible way for K-12 students to see and hear about the various types of engineering disciplines, encouraging them to think about engineering as a career.
The event is open to the public, with the target audience being K-12 students and their parents.  Museum admission is not required to enter the Fair, which is held in the Side Gallery at the Museum of Flight.  However, admission is required for entry into the rest of the museum.  For more information, visit http://pnwaiaa.org/event/psec-engineers-fair-2016/
The Engineering Fair is an annual event held in conjunction with National Engineers Week.  The Fair also features a hands-on design competition on site: The Popsicle Stick Bridge Load Competition sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers.  For more information and pictures from past Fairs, visit the PSEC Engineering Fair web page.



OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS THAT ARE STILL RELEVANT

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!
ASB

 Dear Senior Parents, 
We are looking for 7-8 energetic parent chaperones to join the Senior Class for an overnight retreat at Camp Waskowitz May 20-22, 2016. The bus will depart from RAHS on Friday after school and will return to RAHS on Sunday morning. More details will be coming soon, but if you are interested in joining this group, the chaperones would be asked to stay the entire weekend and help ensure the students are safe and accounted for, as well as participate in various outdoor activities. Transportation, food and cabins will be provided for the chaperones. Highline School District requires a background check and fingerprinting, which can be conducted through the district office. Please email Sarah (Fitzpatrick) Erdmann at: Sarah.Erdmann@highlineschools.org if you are interested and we will make sure you get the proper paperwork.
Mr. Aviation
Come one, come all! Step into the paradise we call Mr. Aviation. If you want to be the next Mr. Aviation, come sign up at Mrs. Fitz's room.


Youth and Government
Come join RAHS's only politics and government club! Youth and Government meets every other Monday after school in Ms. Olsen's room (1630), 3:30 – 5:00 PM. Contact Karl Nielsen (karlnielsen@comcast.net) if you have any questions.  Next Meeting: Monday, January 25, 2016.

Current Events
Come join Current Events! If you are interested in science topics of the near past and present, come to our new club. We talk about current events and their implications for the future.  We meet Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 in room 2310. Also, there is a possibility of guest speakers in the future. Contact Troy Leighton at leighton.troy@gmail.com for questions. 

Phoenix Flyer
Do you have problems that you simply can't solve? Are you too embarrassed to ask your friends? Submit your questions to the Phoenix Flyer's advice column, Ground Control, at "tinyurl.com/RAHSGroundControl" or at "ahsphoenixflyer@gmail.com"

AIAA Club of RAHS
3, 2, 1... Blastoff!
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) club of RAHS is competing in the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC)! They need your help to launch some rockets.
Claim naming rights to a rocket. Receive exclusive access to their footage from the competition. Add your logo to the outside of a rocket payload. 
Check out their crowdsourcing campaign right here: 

Special Education Teacher, Ms. Soong-Yaplee will be at RAHS Monday through Thursday, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM and Friday 12:30 Pm until 2:00 PM.  Her telephone number is:  206-631-7260.

Our Success Dean, Mr. Nick Anderson provides services for students.  He will be tutoring freshmen on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 – 5:30 PM and sophomores, juniors and seniors on Wednesdays from 3:30 – 5:30 PM.  The sessions will be held in Mr. Hoehne’s classroom, 3510.

Safety Issues
Lately, more parents are doing unsafe U-turns in front of the bus zone area.  Please do not make U-turns here, but turn around at the west end of the building.  Our student drivers with learner permits need a positive example, and safe passage as they drive in front of the school.  Thank you for your assistance with our effort to keep everyone safe.

Students, for your safety, please adhere to cross walk signal on East Marginal Way South. If the flashing amber crosswalk light is blinking, do not start into the crosswalk. The school busses cannot take a free right turn while students are in the crosswalk.  If a bus is not waiting to make a right turn, you likely walked up behind a vehicle waiting and entered the driver’s blind spot.  Thank you parents and students for helping us with these two safety concerns.


FROM THE CAREER CENTER
Watch this section of your weekly NOTAM correspondence for the latest in offerings from the RAISBECK AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL CAREER CENTER.  For more information or questions – stop in the Career Center, email @ steven.davolt@highlineschools.org or call 206-631-7210.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALASKA AIRLINES IMAGINE TOMORROW – will be held at Washington State University May 20-22 in Pullman. Register now at www.imagine@wsu.edu . Registration closes April 15, 2016.
CONGRATULATIONS – Compliments to Rotary Students of the Month RAHS seniors Joseph Merlino and Sophia Gut.  Selected by faculty and staff ---students are recognized with a luncheon hosted by Southcenter Rotary. 
THANK YOU -- To all who participated in the January MENTOR BREAKFAST ---great job.  Thanks especially to Keir Hichens, Pat Gorman and Matt Sauri ---excellent presentations and ones that we won’t soon forget.  Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 16 ---our fourth MENTOR BREAKFAST for 2015-16. Many thanks.
INTERNSHIPS
BLUE ORIGIN SUMMER INTERNSHIPBlue Origin is a world-recognized company that is developing technologies to enable human access to space at lower costs with increased reliability.  The selected intern will study and participate in engineering design projects related to the development and construction of manned launch vehicles.  Internship assignments are hands-on, rigorous and require creativity and mechanical design, aerodynamics, rock propulsion, flight controls, electronics, flight software, human safety and systems engineering. Must be incoming senior or junior at RAHS in 2015-16 and have a stated intention of a university degree in science/engineering and a demonstrated passion for space and new technologies.  Apply online at https://www.blueorigin.com/careers#section3.  Complete the “Internship Engineering” application with specific information regarding your hands-on engineering experience.  Indicate that you are a “High School Applicant” in the comments section at the end of the application.  Applications are due by January 31.
GIRLS ROCK MATH INTERNSHIPS-- GRM is an all-girls, arts and games based math camp with the mission of providing thought-provoking, creative experiences in mathematics.  RAHS students are invited to apply for the 2-week summer internship to guide and counsel girls in the first to sixth grades from July through August. This is excellent training and will generate references and a letter of recognition and will enhance resumes and college applications.  For further information --- check on-line athttp://www.girlsrockmathematics.com/#!counselors/c1ou5.  Pick up the internship agreement form in the CAREER CENTER then complete it and return to Mr. Davolt by Friday, February 5, 2016.  More information at:  www.girlsrockmathematics.com
CAMP INVENTION LEADERSHIP INTERNSHIP---The Camp Invention Leadership intern position is ideal for in-coming juniors, sophomores and seniors who are looking to build leadership skills and work with youth in a dynamic, invention-based setting.  Interns serve as role models and mentors for youth entering grades 7, 8, and 9 while working with program participants in the Camp Invention program (students entering 1-6th grades).  Submit a letter of interest, resume and transcript to Mr. Davolt in the CAREER CENTER or online @ steven.davolt@highlineschools.org.  
SPACE ENTREPRENEURS INTERNSHIP --- Interested in the business and the entrepreneurship side of space?  You’ll gain exposure to local business and professional executives while assisting in event planning and social media marketing.  Working with leading Pacific Northwest companies such as Space Angels, Blue Origin and Planetary Resources ---you will play a key role in partnerships and the emerging commercial space industry.   Part-time position (approximately 10 hours per week).  Submit your letter of interest, resume and transcript to steven.davolt@highlineschools.org or drop off materials in the CAREER CENTER by Friday, February 12.  Please note references on submitted materials.




COUNSELOR’S CORNER

Seniors: Fill out your FAFSA by February 1!  Remember, you can go back and make corrections once 2015 taxes are done.

All juniors will be taking the SAT here at RAHS on March 2. Stay tuned for more information!

Connected and Empowered Group: Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationships and/or stress?  This group will help.  See Ms. Carper for more information. 

Second semester schedules are available to view in Illuminate.  Please check them.  If you would like to request changes, please fill out the forms in the College/Career Center.  Teacher approval is required for year-long class changes.  Remember to change classes by February 12 to avoid impacting your transcript.
Ms. Carper will proctor BYU Health tests on the last Wednesday of every month in the College/Career Center.  Please order your test from BYU two weeks in advance. If you are having trouble ordering your test, make sure Raisbeck Aviation High School is the school on your account as your educational institution.  If you are still having trouble, call 1-800-914-8931
Information about the Air Force Reserves: There will be a presentation in the College/Career Center on Thursday, January 28 at 1:00 PM. Sign up in the white binder to attend.
Prevention and Intervention Team
Our Prevention and Intervention Team is here to help you with any problems you may be having at school or outside of school.   The team meets monthly to provide supports to students who are in need.  Students of concern are identified by other staff members or by other students. If you have a concern about yourself or a friend, please let a member of the Prevention and Intervention Team know or talk to your advisor. Staff members on the team include: Ms. Carper, Ms. Juarez. Mr. Kumakura, Ms. Jones-Gunn, Mr. Storer, and Ms. Dyer.

Are you interested in helping prevent suicide while earning community service hours?  See Ms. Carper for more information.

Crisis Text Line: In crisis? Text "START" to 741-741 for free, confidential 24/7 support.  For more information, visit www.crisistextline.org
The Yale Young Global Scholars Program is accepting applications for summer 2016. For more information and an application, visit: http://globalscholars.yale.edu/
Seniors:  if you have been accepted to college, let Ms. Carper know so we can add it to the map!


PTSA UPDATES
If your child is going to attend college, then you need to understand the FAFSA.  Kerry Wallingford, of Wallingford Financial & College Planning will be here, in the PLC, on January 28th to help families understand the FAFSA and how to complete it.  This is a great workshop for all families as you will learn information that could help lower your Expected Financial Contribution.  The earlier you start the more impact this information will have.  The workshop starts at 5:30 and will last no more than one hour.
To all of those who have supported our school with their time and/or money, click HERE to view a personal Thank You video from the students and staff of RAHS.
The new RAHS PTSA site has launched! 
Check it out! 
The old site will remain up through summer 2016. Visitors to the old site will be automatically redirected to the new site starting in the spring. 
Any ideas, suggestions or photos for the new site may be sent to communications@rahsptsa.org.

Paying Student Fees and Meals Online –Go to our RAHS website. Under the Announcements Tab, Click on Pay Online Now!  To make an online payment for school fees, click on the Touchbase electronic payment system.
To pay for school meals, log-in to the MealTime electronic payment system.
To pay for student meals in person, please bring your check/cash or send it with your child.  It should be given to Carla Nakashima, RAHS Kitchen Lead, between 8:30 AM and 8:50 AM.  You will find Ms. Nakashima in the kitchen area.  Ms. Nakashima will need your child’s student ID number.


RAHS Attendance line: 206-631-7212 - Please report any absence or late arrival daily. Include reason, parent name and phone number. District policy changed this year and with proper information absences can be excused by your detailed call. Robo calls will occur for unspecified and unexcused absences.

Quote of the Week



Sunday, January 17, 2016

NOTAM 011816                       Raisbeck Aviation High School

                                                            January 18, 2016


WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Monday:         No School – Martin Luther King Day
                       
Tuesday:        Six Period Day
                        Speech and Debate Team, 3:30–5:30 PM, room 3560
                        FRC Robotics Team, 6:00-8:30 PM, room 1610
                       
Wednesday:  A Block - Periods 1, 3, Advisory, 5
                        Speech and Debate Team, 3:30–5:30 PM, room 3560
                        Math Club 3:40–4:45 PM, room 2350
                        VEX Robotics Team (Freshman Team), 3:35-6:00 PM, room 1610
                       
Thursday:      B Block - Periods 2, 4, Clubs, 6
                       Gay Straight Alliance, GSA, 3:30-4:30 PM, room 1630
Speech and Debate Team, 3:30–5:30 PM, room 3560
                      FRC Robotics Team, 6:00-8:30 PM, room 1610
                       
Friday:           Six Period Day - 2:00 PM Dismissal, Staff – Self-Directed PCT 2:15 PM                Ultimate Frisbee Winter Conditioning, 2:30 – 4:30 PM at TCC

                                                                                     
The Principal’s Message

Our MLK assembly speaker, alumni teacher extraordinaire, Dr. Katims, touched us.  His message, lifted from Dr. King’s “Beyond Vietnam” speech, was topped by an ingenious application for our community.  He implored us to act like Dr. King, individually and collectively, and then connected the legacy of RAHS’ inaugural classes to the students who will be admitted under the new application process. 

Dr. Katims traced the welcoming, and indivisible grade-level culture of RAHS to our alumni.  Speaking on behalf of them, he said, “They worried about you, and wondered whether or not you would mess it up.  Just like some of you are worried about next year’s students messing up what you have come to enjoy.”  I appreciate Dr. K’s analysis and charge for the RAHS community.

Daily investments in one another strengthens our culture.  Our inherited and wonderful legacy survives by being nourished through individual and collective action.  I take delight in seeing the practical ways you move to encourage each other, seize the initiative to connect with those who might otherwise remain invisible, and always remembering to do your best.  That stance honors and models Dr. King’s example.  He put it this way, Life's most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”  In the end, it is up to us to answer that question, and take purposeful action.

One of our long-term industry partners, Alaska Airlines, is the corporate example of always doing something good for others.  Last week, Alaska Airlines supplied two, round trip, first-class vouchers for next year’s PTSA auction, and 20 round-trip tickets for our Sports of the Mind Teams!  Alaska Airlines’ generous donation is unmatched.  The commitment is similar in scope to their all-star Captains, John Sluys and William Korin, who volunteer time at RAHS to invest in the next generation of commercial pilots.  Thank you Alaska Airlines!

Seniors, keep your eyes open the 2016 Scholarship Packet.  The final edits are underway, and the Packet is being prepared for release on February 10.  Last Thursday, I enjoyed a surprise visit by Robert Kodama, member of the Highline Amateur Radio Club.  He brought great news, and shared that the club wanted to sponsor a first-time scholarship for RAHS. Their award is aimed seniors who hold a current amateur license.  I also want to thank the handful of RAHS students who recently earned their Ham Radio licenses, and elevated the interest of and response from the Highline Amateur Radio Club.

Finally, please join me in congratulating RAHS Poetry Out Loud winner, Josiah Hokanson, and runner up, Charleisha Cox, for their accomplishments!  Mr. Storer sponsored our inaugural Poetry Out Loud competition, and by doing so, offered students an opportunity to develop their memorization and presentation skills. A special thank you is due to all the students, staff, and parents, who came out to support last Thursday’s competition.

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

Dr. Katims—for returning to RAHS and inspiring us during the MLK assembly.

Ashley Balbuena, Braeden Swanson, Brynne Hunt, Catie Stukel, Jessi Mau, Josh Buenbrazo, Josh Sherbrook, Julia Toone, Karl Nielsen, Makoto Take, Matt Vredevoogd, Najma Hashi, Senay Emmanuel, Sophia Gut, Toshi Take, Uyen Tran, and Zahnae Aquino-for organizing and sponsoring our MLK Day Assembly.

Ms. Dyer—for leading and supporting RAHS’s first pep band.

Alyssa Ryser, Caden Gobat, Evan Grilley, Felix Bosques, Henry Crockett, Jackson Delaney, Marcus Cline-Hill, Melena Seidel, Nathan Tonella, Reece Keller, and Spencer Slaton—for bringing their musical passion and instruments to perform as the RAHS Pep Band.

Charliesha Cox, Chelsea Ho, David Hadley, Evan Frisholz, Heidi Yagen, Josiah Hokanson, Katie Taylor, Max Andrew, and Ruby Wharton—for participating in RAHS’ first Poetry Out Loud Competition.

Ms. Cook, Mr. Davolt, Ms. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Hiranaka, Ms. Nurzhanov, Ms. Olsen, Mr. Storer, and Ms. Wombold —for serving as judges and support for the Poetry Out Loud Competition.

FRC Robotics Team—for spearheading an outreach effort involving 20+ schools to promote STEM education and getting the attention of state legislators in Olympia. 

I am honored to serve as your Principal—Bruce Kelly.


NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS

ASB

 Dear Senior Parents, 
We are looking for 7-8 energetic parent chaperones to join the Senior Class for an overnight retreat at Camp Waskowitz May 20-22, 2016. The bus will depart from RAHS on Friday after school and will return to RAHS on Sunday morning. More details will be coming soon, but if you are interested in joining this group, the chaperones would be asked to stay the entire weekend and help ensure the students are safe and accounted for, as well as participate in various outdoor activities. Transportation, food and cabins will be provided for the chaperones. Highline School District requires a background check and fingerprinting, which can be conducted through the district office. Please email Sarah (Fitzpatrick) Erdmann at: Sarah.Erdmann@highlineschools.org if you are interested and we will make sure you get the proper paperwork.

TOLO
Hey all! Tolo is coming soon, and we want your input! If you have any song suggestions, feel free to submit them at this link:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1d9vc2uDxikhvErZmcIGaWMv2jnCG28JpMH651Cv7DdM/viewform?usp=send_form
*Student ID and name required.
Mr. Aviation
Come one, come all! Step into the paradise we call Mr. Aviation. If you want to be the next Mr. Aviation, come sign up at Mrs. Fitz's room.


SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

Our Olympians traveled to Camas High School in southern Washington to participate in the first interscholastic invitational of the year. We walked away with new knowledge, new ideas, and new friends. We held our own against traditional Science Olympiad powerhouses including Camas, St. Mary’s Union, and Bothell. We placed 3rd overall, making it one of our best finishes ever!  Notable finishers:

Kara de Leon and Erin Christian: 1st in Disease Detectives, 4th in Anatomy and Physiology
Lauren Smith and Timothy Wang: 2nd in Dynamic Planet, 3rd GeoLogic Mapping
Mitchell Kisner and Troy Leighton:  3rd in Dynamic Planet
David Johnston and Catie Stukel:   3rd in Invasive Species, 3rd in Fossils, 2nd in Hydrogeology
Isaac Alvarez and Sophia Gut: 4th in Invasive Species
Sydney Brusnighan, Nicholas Wilson and Aivy Nguyen: 4th in Wind Power
Erik Harang, Thomas Swanson and Colin Marvin: 1st in Wind Power
Mason Florence, Rohan Mathew and Dakota Gorder: 2nd  in Wind Power
Caden Gobat and Grace Derrer:  1st in Electric Vehicle
Zach Tallar and Eleanor Pahl:  1st in It’s About Time, 3rd in Air Trajectory
Brendan Good and Adam Chase:   3rd in It’s About Time
Mamesa El and Lucky Singh: 4th in Game On, 4th in Wright Stuff
Sahil Khunt and Kory Watson: 3rd in Game On, 4th in Robot Arm

We are especially grateful for the help of our chaperones, without whom we could not have participated in this experience: Judy Mannard, Jim Smith, Laura Whitlock, Dan Whitlock, Rajprit Singh, Devinder Singh, Alison Gobat, Tracy McPhillips, April Hichens, Judi Juguilon-Andrew, and Carlos Navarro. They helped in ways small and large, mentoring us throughout the competition, taking pictures, providing food, and taking care of much-needed last-minute supplies. We thank them all.

Please join us in congratulating our Olympians for their excellent sportsmanship and work at Camas, and wish them luck at our Invitational on Saturday, February 6 when we host teams from around the state at Raisbeck Aviation High School.


OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS THAT ARE STILL RELEVANT

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!

Youth and Government
Come join RAHS's only politics and government club! Youth and Government meets every other Monday after school in Ms. Olsen's room (1630), 3:30 – 5:00 PM. Contact Karl Nielsen (karlnielsen@comcast.net) if you have any questions.  Next Meeting: Monday, January 25, 2016.

Current Events
Come join Current Events! If you are interested in science topics of the near past and present, come to our new club. We talk about current events and their implications for the future.  We meet Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 in room 2310. Also, there is a possibility of guest speakers in the future. Contact Troy Leighton at leighton.troy@gmail.com for questions. 

Phoenix Flyer
Do you have problems that you simply can't solve? Are you too embarrassed to ask your friends? Submit your questions to the Phoenix Flyer's advice column, Ground Control, at "tinyurl.com/RAHSGroundControl" or at "ahsphoenixflyer@gmail.com"

AIAA Club of RAHS
3, 2, 1... Blastoff!
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) club of RAHS is competing in the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC)! They need your help to launch some rockets.
Claim naming rights to a rocket. Receive exclusive access to their footage from the competition. Add your logo to the outside of a rocket payload. 
Check out their crowdsourcing campaign right here: 

Special Education Teacher, Ms. Soong-Yaplee will be at RAHS Monday through Thursday, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM and Friday 12:30 Pm until 2:00 PM.  Her telephone number is:  206-631-7260.

Our Success Dean, Mr. Nick Anderson provides services for students.  He will be tutoring freshmen on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 – 5:30 PM and sophomores, juniors and seniors on Wednesdays from 3:30 – 5:30 PM.  The sessions will be held in Mr. Hoehne’s classroom, 3510.

Safety Issues
Lately, more parents are doing unsafe U-turns in front of the bus zone area.  Please do not make U-turns here, but turn around at the west end of the building.  Our student drivers with learner permits need a positive example, and safe passage as they drive in front of the school.  Thank you for your assistance with our effort to keep everyone safe.

Students, for your safety, please adhere to cross walk signal on East Marginal Way South. If the flashing amber crosswalk light is blinking, do not start into the crosswalk. The school busses cannot take a free right turn while students are in the crosswalk.  If a bus is not waiting to make a right turn, you likely walked up behind a vehicle waiting and entered the driver’s blind spot.  Thank you parents and students for helping us with these two safety concerns.


FROM THE CAREER CENTER

Watch this section of your weekly NOTAM correspondence for the latest in offerings from the RAISBECK AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL CAREER CENTER.  For more information or questions – stop in the Career Center, email @ steven.davolt@highlineschools.org or call 206-631-7210.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ALASKA AIRLINES IMAGINE TOMORROW – will be held at Washington State University May 20-22 in Pullman. Register now at www.imagine@wsu.edu . Registration closes April 15, 2016.

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS -- Internship applications are now being accepted.  Apply as they are posted in the CAREER CENTER.  For questions and further details --- contact Mr. Davolt in the CAREER CENTER or email steven.davolt@highlineschools.org.

INTERNSHIPS

BLUE ORIGIN SUMMER INTERNSHIP – Blue Origin is a world-recognized company that is developing technologies to enable human access to space at lower costs with increased reliability.  The selected intern will study and participate in engineering design projects related to the development and construction of manned launch vehicles.  Internship assignments are hands-on, rigorous and require creativity and mechanical design, aerodynamics, rock propulsion, flight controls, electronics, flight software, human safety and systems engineering. Must be incoming senior or junior at RAHS in 2015-16 and have a stated intention of a university degree in science/engineering and a demonstrated passion for space and new technologies.  Apply online at https://www.blueorigin.com/careers#section3Complete the “Internship Engineering” application with specific information regarding your hands-on engineering experience.  Indicate that you are a “High School Applicant” in the comments section at the end of the application.  Applications are due by January 31.

GIRLS ROCK MATH INTERNSHIPS-- GRM is an all-girls, arts and games based math camp with the mission of providing thought-provoking, creative experiences in mathematics.  RAHS students are invited to apply for the 2-week summer internship to guide and counsel girls in the first to sixth grades from July through August. This is excellent training and will generate references and a letter of recognition and will enhance resumes and college applications.  For further information --- check on-line at: http://www.girlsrockmathematics.com/#!counselors/c1ou5Pick up the internship agreement form in the CAREER CENTER then complete it and return to Mr. Davolt by Friday, February 5, 2016.  More information at:  www.girlsrockmathematics.com


COUNSELOR’S CORNER

Seniors: Fill out your FAFSA by February 1! Remember, you can go back and make corrections once 2015 taxes are done.

All juniors will be taking the SAT here at RAHS on March 2. Stay tuned for more information!

Connected and Empowered Group: Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationships and/or stress?  This group will help.  See Ms. Carper for more information. 

Second semester schedules are available to view in Illuminate.  Please check them.  If you would like to request changes, please fill out the forms in the College/Career Center.  Teacher approval is required for year-long class changes.  Remember to change classes by February 12 to avoid impacting your transcript.
Ms. Carper will proctor BYU Health tests on the last Wednesday of every month in the College/Career Center.  Please order your test from BYU two weeks in advance. If you are having trouble ordering your test, make sure Raisbeck Aviation High School is the school on your account as your educational institution.  If you are still having trouble, call 1-800-914-8931

Information about the Air Force Reserves: There will be a presentation in the College/Career Center on Thursday, January 28 at 1:00 PM. Sign up in the white binder to attend.

Prevention and Intervention Team
Our Prevention and Intervention Team is here to help you with any problems you may be having at school or outside of school.   The team meets monthly to provide supports to students who are in need.  Students of concern are identified by other staff members or by other students. If you have a concern about yourself or a friend, please let a member of the Prevention and Intervention Team know or talk to your advisor. Staff members on the team include: Ms. Carper, Ms. Juarez. Mr. Kumakura, Ms. Jones-Gunn, Mr. Storer, and Ms. Dyer.

Are you interested in helping prevent suicide while earning community service hours?  See Ms. Carper for more information.

Crisis Text Line: In crisis? Text "START" to 741-741 for free, confidential 24/7 support.  For more information, visit www.crisistextline.org

Columbia University Professor and Astronaut Michael Massimino will be presenting at the Bush School on January 23. For more information and to register, visit: https://apply.college.columbia.edu/register/?id=d43ba8d8-993c-406f-a244-6b9d65df51c0

The Yale Young Global Scholars Program is accepting applications for summer 2016. For more information and an application, visit: http://globalscholars.yale.edu/

Seniors:  if you have been accepted to college, let Ms. Carper know so we can add it to the map!


PTSA UPDATES
If your child is going to attend college, then you need to understand the FAFSA.  Kerry Wallingford, of Wallingford Financial & College Planning will be here, in the PLC, on January 28th to help families understand the FAFSA and how to complete it.  This is a great workshop for all families as you will learn information that could help lower your Expected Financial Contribution.  The earlier you start the more impact this information will have.  The workshop starts at 5:30 and will last no more than one hour.
To all of those who have supported our school with their time and/or money, click HERE to view a personal Thank You video from the students and staff of RAHS.

The new RAHS PTSA site has launched! 
Check it out! 
The old site will remain up through summer 2016. Visitors to the old site will be automatically redirected to the new site starting in the spring. 
Any ideas, suggestions or photos for the new site may be sent to communications@rahsptsa.org.

Paying Student Fees and Meals Online –Go to our RAHS website. Under the Announcements Tab, Click on Pay Online Now!  To make an online payment for school fees, click on the Touchbase electronic payment system.
To pay for school meals, log-in to the MealTime electronic payment system.
To pay for student meals in person, please bring your check/cash or send it with your child.  It should be given to Carla Nakashima, RAHS Kitchen Lead, between 8:30 AM and 8:50 AM.  You will find Ms. Nakashima in the kitchen area.  Ms. Nakashima will need your child’s student ID number.

RAHS Attendance line: 206-631-7213 - Please report any absence or late arrival daily. Include reason, parent name and phone number. District policy changed this year and with proper information absences can be excused by your detailed call. Robo calls will occur for unspecified and unexcused absences.

Quote of the Week

Life's most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”

--Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.