October 15, 2012
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Monday: Film Crew from TV Washington on Campus 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Scheduled to air October 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Speech and Debate 3:35–5:00 PM
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00-8:00 PM —Room 7
Ultimate Frisbee 3:45-5:45
Wednesday: Mentor
PSAT Testing for ALL Grade 10 Students at 9 AM
Speech and Debate 3:35-5:00 PM
Theatre Club 3:45–4:45 – in the Gym
Ultimate Frisbee 3:45–5:45
Thursday: College Presentation – Wellesley College
Ultimate Frisbee 3:45 – 5:45
Robotics Team Meeting 6:00-8:00 PM.—Room 7
Friday: All School
Pathfinder VIP Luncheon 12:00 – 2:00 PM in the Gym
Skunkworks Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction 5:00 - 9:00 PM in the Cafeteria
2:00 PM Student Dismissal - Staff Professional Collaboration Time (PCT)
Speech and Debate 2:05 – 4:30 PM
Saturday: Pathfinder Gala at The Museum of Flight
Important Reminder: All attendees are required to attend the ERAU presentation
in the Allen Theater that starts at 4:00 p.m.! Please pick up students at 9:45 p.m.
Principal’s Message:
With only nine days left until the end of first quarter, I am again encouraging everyone to make every minute of learning count. I am also making this week’s message short so that you can do just that!
Check out the calendar for this week and the announcements. Seniors who are planning to pursue an engineering degree and career, read the great opportunity that is available from Rolls Royce! And for those of you who are attending the Pathfinder Gala this Saturday at the Museum of Flight
Parents and students: Please read (in Announcements section) about the new State law that prevents vacation during school time to be excused! Please plan accordingly.
On Friday we will be hosting about 45 visitors from noon-2:00 p.m., including the three Pathfinder honorees and representatives from Purdue, University of North Dakota, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Galvin Flying, Raisbeck Engineering, and other local companies. While our meeting will be held in the gym, many are likely to arrive early and want to tour a few classes. I am, therefore, asking that you be in regular school dress.
I hope you enjoyed your extended weekend. Kudos to the Science Olympians who were at school on Friday for a “study day” in preparation for this year’s competitive events!
I am honored to be your principal.
~Reba G.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We Have a Graduation Date for the Class of 2013! Mark your calendars for June 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center
Eighteen AHS students will be attending the AIAA Technical Symposium on Saturday, November 3rd and a few more spaces have opened up for more. There will be speakers from Boeing, Andrews Apace, Blue Origin, Planetary Resources and others plus a young professionals gathering. Please email or tell Ms. Burr in the Career Center
Congratulations to the Ultimate Frisbee Team on a fantastic 15-3 win against
Work at the GE Aviation Event
Applications are now available in Room 11 for assisting GE Aviation staff during their annual 1000-guest Customer Appreciation event. An amazing group of aviation executives, manufacturers, sales personnel, airline officials and employees will be in attendance. A variety of responsibilities will be performed by students to make the event a success. This is a commitment of:
o A mandatory one-hour after school training session, Tuesday, November 27, 3:45-4:45pm, Room 2
o 5+ hours (5-10pm) working on Tuesday, December 4 at the event held at the Museum of Flight
If you are interested in helping during their annual 1,000-person customer appreciation event, even if you have signed up already, please complete the application return it to Ms. Pappas or Ms. Fitzpatrick no later than Friday, November 9. Up to 20 students will be selected.
Attendance Reminder for Parents and Students: Attendance line 206-878-1259
A phone call is REQUIRED to the school each day of an absence AND a parent signed note is REQUIRED upon the student’s return to school in order for the absence to be excused.
New WA state law for coding student absences: Beginning this academic year, schools are required to mark absences due to family vacation as UNEXCUSED. This is change from previous practice. We ask for your understanding and cooperation and want to remind families that excused absences are permitted for illness, religious reasons, and school-related functions. Unexcused absences do not allow make-up privileges.
Want to improve your writing skills while having fun? Sign up for AHS's second Poetry Slam! This competition is open to all grades, and workshops will be held with experienced writers to help us all better our slam skills. Sign up in the main office this week! Workshops will start in November.
The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing recognizes young women at the high-school level for their computing related achievements and interests. All applicants will also be considered for the National award. Detailed instructions and eligibility information are found online at http://www.aspirationsaward.org . Deadline is 11:59 PM Eastern time on October 31.
Picture Retakes on October 23 from 8:30–10:30 a.m. in the gym
Important: Students MUST return their original picture packet to the photographer on retake day!
Academic coaching now available!
To ensure that each of our students is successful, 9th grade teachers are hosting coaching sessions for students who need or want additional help. Please join us for help with your classes, your organization, or your time management.
Teacher
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When
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Especially helpful with…
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Hoehne
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Monday mornings, 0800 - 0845
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Social studies, English
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Tuesday afternoon, 1535 – 1615
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Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
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Ciccone-Cook
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Wednesday afternoon, 1535 – 1615
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English, social studies, study skills
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Gudor
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Wednesday afternoon, 1535 – 1615
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Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
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McComb
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Thursday afternoon, 1535 – 1615.
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Science, math, organization
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Pappas
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Friday morning, 0800 - 0845
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Organization
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We look forward to helping you find your academic groove or refine your already successful strategies.
The PSAT will be held on Wednesday, October 17 at 9 AM. The PSAT is a practice assessment and prediction tool for the higher stakes testing that occurs in the spring of junior year and throughout the senior year. When taken in the junior year, students may qualify for $2,500.00 National Merit Scholarships. All 10th grade students will be taking the PSAT.
From your PTSA
· Nov 3 PTSA Auction News
o Deadline for Auction Donations is Oct 19!
o Auction tables are filling quickly, get your reservation in as soon as possible!
· Visual Communicators Wanted!
One moment.
One ^ magical^ moment.
If you can express an idea *without words* PTSA would love to have your experiments for our fall festivities. Photos, flat artwork in any medium, music recordings, and original dance recordings that express something inspired by "The Magic of a Moment...." are accepted from now until about Thanksgiving. Items turned in to the office before Nov 1 will be displayed at the check-in at the PTSA Auction.
* Film shorts, even with dialog, are, of course, also accepted. And for the wordophiliacs there is a literature category for lyrics, scripts, fiction, essays, etc of 2,000 or fewer words.
AHS PTSA will gladly accept all submissions, For advancement to Council, State, and Nationals, size limits and artistic control stipulations apply. Please see http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/reflections/forms.html for complete details.
· Class of 2013 Grad Party Planning Meeting
Tuesday, October 30, 7-8pm, at Aviation High School
Party planning will never be so much fun as when we organize a party for the Class of 2013! Please join in and stop by the meeting to help make this year's grad party the best one yet! Volunteers will be needed for food, decorations, chaperones and more. If you want to be in the loop but can't make the meeting, that is fine too...just email Mindy McClean at mindymacster@hotmail.com to be added to the email distribution list. Junior parents (or freshman and sophomore for that matter) are invited to help too...it may be helpful for future party planning! And don't forget...registration forms and ticket funds are currently being accepted. Buy your ticket now and you don't have to worry about it later!
Tuesday, October 30, 7-8pm, at Aviation High School
Party planning will never be so much fun as when we organize a party for the Class of 2013! Please join in and stop by the meeting to help make this year's grad party the best one yet! Volunteers will be needed for food, decorations, chaperones and more. If you want to be in the loop but can't make the meeting, that is fine too...just email Mindy McClean at mindymacster@hotmail.com to be added to the email distribution list. Junior parents (or freshman and sophomore for that matter) are invited to help too...it may be helpful for future party planning! And don't forget...registration forms and ticket funds are currently being accepted. Buy your ticket now and you don't have to worry about it later!
Ms. Carper’s College and Career Corner
Attention Seniors who plan to pursue an engineering degree and career! Rolls Royce is offering two $5000 scholarship awards! Application information is available from Ms. Carper and THE DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSION IS NOVEMBER 1. If you are selected, you will be honored at the Joe Sutter Dinner, sponsored by the Royal Aeronautical Society on November 17 at The Museum of Flight
If you are planning to miss class to attend a college presentation, please talk with your instructor.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute: October 23 at 1 PM Whitman: October 31 at 1 PM
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
“Houston
~Neil Armstrong
