NOTAM 020816
Raisbeck Aviation High School
February 8, 2016
Black History Month
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Seniors: if you need Common App Mid-Year Reports, please see/email Ms. Carper this
week. If you need transcripts with your first semester grades mailed to colleges, please
submit a transcript request form to Ms. Tranholt by Friday, February 12.
Monday:
Six Period Day, Staff Advisory Teams
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
FRC Robotics Study Hall, 3:30-5:00 PM CAD Lab
FRC Robotics Team, 6:00–9:00 PM, room 1610
Youth and Government, 3:30-5:00 PM, room 1630
Tuesday:
Six Period Day
Speech and Debate Team, 3:30–5:30 PM, room 3560
FRC Robotics Study Hall, 3:30-5:00 PM, room1630
FRC Robotics Team, 6:00-9:00 PM, room 1610
Wednesday: A Block - Periods 1, 3, Advisory, 5
Student of the Quarter Assembly, 1:05 PM, During Advisory
Speech and Debate Team, 3:30–5:30 PM, room 3560
Math Club 3:40–4:45 PM, room 2350
FRC Robotics Study Hall, 3:30-5:00 PM, CAD Lab
VEX Robotics Team (Freshman Team), 3:35-6:00 PM, room 1610
FRC Robotics Team, 6:00-9:00 PM, room 1630
Thursday:
B Block - Periods 2, 4, Advisory, 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 Study Hall, 3:30-5:00 PM, room 1630
FRC Robotics Team, 6:00-9:00 PM, room 1610
Friday:
Six Period Day - 2:00 PM Dismissal, Staff SS&NT Teams, 2:15 PM, in PLC
Hearts Game
Ultimate Frisbee Winter Conditioning, 2:30 – 4:30 PM at TCC
Saturday:
Robotics FLL Competition for Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, at RAHS
Parents: There is no school on Monday, February 15 and Tuesday, February
16. It is mid-winter break. On Friday, February 19, students are dismissed
at 3:30 PM. Please note, there is no early dismissal on Friday, February 19.
THE PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Sports-of-the-mind teams. The builders watched balsa-wood bridges snap and robotic arms whirl. The
studiers attacked Dynamic Planet and Disease Detective questions. Last Saturday, RAHS hosted the
Science Olympiad Invitational, and our builders and studiers tangled with 25 other teams across 22
separate events. The notable finishes of our Olympians appear in the New Announcements section—
congratulations to the top finishers!
Against the backdrop of the Science Olympiad Invitational, the Skunkworks Robotics team toiled
feverishly in order to meet the February 22 deadline known as “bag day.” The Skunks see their first
competition in four weeks, and the team is poised for another remarkable season.
While our Flaming Penguins were enjoying a weekend away from competition, they continue their
nonstop efforts to qualify as many Speech and Debate team members for state. They are on pace for
a record-setting year, and I wish them the best as they march onward through the state-qualifying
tournaments.
Please join me in thanking our amazing sports-of-the-mind team coaches: Mr. McComb and
Ms. Weeks, Science Olympiad, Mr. Steele, and Mr. Bowlin, Skunkworks Robotics, and Mr. Shiroma
and Mr. Doty, Speech and Debate, for their leadership and inspiration. Our coaches and volunteers
make a positive and indelible difference for our school community. Students, please take time to
express your appreciation to your coaches, and cadre of mentors/volunteers for keeping these
rewarding opportunities alive.
As our teams' verve winds up, the construction team for the Aviation Pavilion project is winding down.
From the south-facing windows, you can watch the workers chip away at the few remaining items. The
next phase, moving the 737 and 747 is almost here! Attention student drivers, if you park near the
737 or 747, please note for Monday February 29th, the 737 will be tugged into the Pavilion. The MoF
security department will block off the parking spaces in front of the plane and a large opening on the
northwest corner of the Pavilion on Sunday night. The parking spaces will also be cordoned off on
Saturday March 5th to move the 747. Currently, the Aviation Pavilion project is ahead of schedule. We
are likely to see all the aircraft moved into the Pavilion prior to leaving for the summer. Thank you for
your cooperation as we help the Museum prepare for their Grand Opening.
Finally, I am thrilled to share one more piece of great news. Please join me in congratulating
Joan Aoanan, who learned she received an ActSix Scholarship. The ActSix award is highly
competitive—only four awards were distributed from a pool of 2000 applicants. Joan has essentially
earned a full-ride scholarship to Gonzaga University. Congratulations, Joan!
The Principal’s Round of Applause—acknowledging those who make RAHS a better place.
PTSA—for earning their Gold Level Membership Award for 2016.
Izzie Torres and Sameer Romani—for leading Dow Constantine and Dr. Raisbeck on a tour of
RAHS.
Mr. Storer, Ms. Juarez, Ms. Carper, Ms. Dyer, Ms. Jones Gunn, Mr. Kumakura—for serving on
the Prevention and Intervention Staff Leadership Team
Mr. Gudor, Mr. McComb, Mr. Peterson, and Ms. Wilson—for serving on the Recruitment and
Admission Staff Leadership Team
Ms. Ciccone-Cook, Ms. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Olsen, Mr. Shiroma, and Ms. Wombold—for serving
on the Calendar and Communication Staff Leadership Team
Mr. Davolt, Mr. Edgerton, Mr. Hoehne, Mr. Joshi, Mr. Steele, and Ms. Weeks—for serving on
the 10 Year Plan Staff Leadership Team.
I am honored to serve as your Principal—Bruce Kelly.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
Students: We now have a full time bookkeeper located on the first floor. Her name is Ms.
Keithly. If you need to pay any fees, please see Ms. Keithly.
Ms. Tranholt is our new Registrar, and her office is located on the second floor next to Ms.
Carper. If you need a transcript or schedule change form, please see Ms. Tranholt.
Science Olympiad
Last Saturday, RAHS Science Olympiad team was pleased to host 26 teams from around the northwest
at our annual Invitational. Teams from as far south as Portland and as far north as Stanwood joined us
for a day of putting their collective scientific knowledge and engineering mettle to the test. We enjoyed
a day of learning, camaraderie, and insight. We are tremendously proud of the sportsmanship, élan, and
ambassadorship displayed by our Olympians throughout the day.
Our Varsity 1 and Varsity 2 teams placed 5th and 6th in a field that included previous State Champions
and National contenders. Among other notable finishes,
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Geneva & Lesley: 4th in Disease Detectives
Lauren & Timothy: 2nd in Dynamic Planet, 1st in Geologic Mapping (2nd overall in space
sciences)
Hailey & Grace: 2nd in Forensics (6th overall in Chemical sciences)
Catie & David: 3rd in Invasive Species, 1st in Fossils (4th overall in Earth sciences)
Max & Yasin: 2nd in Hydrogeology
Lucas & Mathew: 2nd in Write It / Do It
Monique, Bryant & Jade: 4th in Write It / Do It, 4th in Wind Power (3rd overall in civil
engineering)
Ashley, Noah, and Robyn: 1st in Wind Power (4th overall in civil engineering)
Eleanor & Zach: 3rd in It’s About Time, 1st in Air Trajectory (2nd overall in their events)
Caden & Grace: 3rd in Air Trajectory, 5th in Electric Vehicle (4th overall in their events)
Keir & Isaac: 3rd in Game On (5th overall in their events)
Xavier & Cooper: 4th in Game On (3rd overall in their events)
Hunter & Matthew: 3rd in Robot Arm (4th overall in their events)
Mitchell & Troy: 6th overall in space sciences
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Special thanks to the many parents and supporters who helped make the day run smoothly:
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Mr. Gobat, Mr. Huxtable, and Mr. Singh ran Electric Vehicle
Mrs. Hichens, alumnus Andrew Denny ran Air Trajectory
Mr. Rossman, Mrs. Whitlock, and alumnus Mason Andrew ran Robot Arm
Mrs. Singh and Mr. Jenner supervised the scoring room
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Mrs. Mannard, Mrs. Christian, Ms. Abdullahi, Ms. Dahir helped students get to where
they needed to be on time
The Truongs provided the backbone of a delicious lunch
Mrs. Andrew and alumna Caitlin Schaefer captured the day on film
Alumna Gabby Rivera jumped in to help as needed
Mr. Steele for providing the materials and expertise to cut the trophies.
Our next tournament is regionals on Saturday, 12 March at Highline College. Our Olympians will be
working feverishly between now and then to get even better.
NHS
NHS has an upcoming chapter meeting this Monday, February 8th, 2016. Also, join us at lunch during
every Friday for the rest of the month of February for spirit games in the BPC to promote Heart Health
Awareness. Furthermore if you are interested, there is an outreach event at Fernwood at the Park
(17623 1st Ave. S, Seattle WA 98148) for Wii Bowling with elderly residents. Bring Valentine’s Day
cards and candy to the outreach event and the meeting if you want. Happy Valentine’s Day month!
Satellite Mission Team Blog
Check out our latest blog about 3D printing plastics in space!
www.rahs-satelliteteam.com/blog/3d-printed-plastic-and-our-mission
Science Olympiad Wooden Roses:
Science Olympiad will be selling wooden roses from February 10-12th during lunch in Mr. McComb’s
room. With over ten different colors, our half-open roses are the perfect way to show affection to your
special someone on Valentine’s Day. The special someone could be a friend, family member, or even
yourself! The prices are:
1 rose for $1
6 roses for $5
13 roses for $10
Steps to successfully buy rose(s):
1. Obtain a ‘Deliver To’ between the CAD lab and Mr. McComb’s room
2. Come to Mr. McComb’s room the 10-12th of February. If your roses are not for a student,
please write who they are to (example: To: Mom)
NOTE: Science Olympiad will deliver roses on the 12th of February during 6th period for orders placed
and paid for by the 11th. On the 12th, you may still buy roses, but you will have to deliver them yourself after
school.
3. Once you enter the room, you will receive an order form to indicate the type of roses and the
quantity.
4. Gather your roses and complete the order form.
5. Proceed to checkout and pay for roses.
6. Receive a receipt from the check-out.
7. Add grass and wraps to your roses if you wish.
8. TAPE your ‘Deliver To’ form that you fill out in the beginning to your rose.
9. If you would like your rose delivered, place in the box with the name of their 6th period teacher.
NOTE: If you do not put a 6th period and place it in a box, that rose(s) will not be delivered. If they do
not have a 6th period write “No 6th period” and place in the no 6th period (if you know their 5th period
please write that).
10. Exit the room
NASA
Rebecca Burghy, President of the Washington State Chapter of Women in Aviation International,
shared the following announcement:
NASA has launched a world-wide challenge to seek concepts and technologies to contribute to a
breakthrough airspace design and concept of operations that will allow the air vehicles of 2035 to safely
and efficiently participate in dense and diverse traffic.
The estimates are that, twenty years from now, 10 million manned and unmanned vehicles may traverse
the U.S. airspace every day. The Ab Initio (clean slate) Design element of the NASA Safe Autonomous
Operations Systems (SASO) Project is asking innovators to cast aside the restraints of current
transportation models and develop concepts and technologies for a clean-slate, revolutionary model for
the airspace of the future.
The top three submissions will receive a cash award from the overall prize pool of $15,000, in addition
to tremendous exposure and support for their design concept.
You may visit the Sky for All challenge page to find out more and to register as an innovator. Entry to
compete is free. Last date for submission is February 26, 2016.
FROM THE CAREER CENTER
www.aviationhscareers.org
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.
LEAF STEM CHALLENGE FLY-OFF -- The Lindbergh Electric Airplane Flight (LEAF) Stem
Challenge is designed for students to compete for the annual fly-off on April 9. Saturday, April 9th at
The Museum of Flight from 8AM to 3:30PM. Space is limited. Register your team today. $20 per team
---up to 4 students per team. For more information, visit www.LEAFChallenge.com or contact Elana
Slagle at www.LEAF@PNWAIAA.org.
INTERNSHIPS
AEROTEC ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP -- Interns (2) will assist with aerospace engineering
related tasks for AeroTEC, a leading Seattle engineering and certification company. This paid internship
($15/hr) is full-time (40 hours per week) and applicants must be 16 years of age. There may be
opportunities for travel to the test facility in Moses Lake in support of flight test programs. Involved in
many aspects of aeronautical engineering including design, testing, data analysis, AeroTEC is seeking the
best, brightest and most motivated RAHS students – incoming juniors and seniors. Submit resume,
cover letter, Highline School District #401 transcript and one-page essay explaining your career
engineering goals. Application deadline is Friday, March 18 at 12N.
AVIATION TRAINING CENTER – ATC is the only exclusive ground school, simulator and aviation
career preparation/training facility in the Seattle-Tacoma area. Interns will interact with customers both
in-person and over the phone. Office duties will include scheduling and registering pilots for simulator
time and ground school. Must be 15 years of age and self-motivated. Paid position, $10/hour. Good
organizational skills and ability to interact with customers is required. Apply with resume, letter of
interest and transcript to The Career Center or email materials to
steven.davolt@highlineschools.org. Applications must be received by Friday, February 12.
DF/NET RESEARCH SUMMER INTERNSHIP --- DF/Net is seeking qualified candidates with a
passion for the application of information technology and quality data to improve the human condition
both domestically and internationally. Students may assist with programming, automated testing, web
development, and managing/reviewing data. Experience with Python and other object-oriented
programming languages is requested. 3-4 paid internships will be offered: 30 hours per week for 8
weeks. Submit your letter of interest, transcript and resume to THE CAREER CENTER on or before
February 26. For more information on DF/Net Research, go to: www.dfnetresearch.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 by Friday, February 12.
CAMP INVENTION BASKETBALL INTERNSHIP --- Summer, part-time, internships available to
RAHS students -- July 11th to 15th. Basketball games, drills and scrimmages at the Marvista Basketball
Camp. Leadership intern opportunity for Camp Counselors and for administrative roles. Build your
resume and counsel students K-6th grade. 9:30AM to 2:30PM. Submit a letter of interest, resume and
transcript to Mr. Davolt in the CAREER CENTER or online @ steven.davolt@highlineschools.org by
Friday, February 12.
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.
OLD ANNOUNCEMENTS THAT ARE STILL RELEVANT
Attention all Seniors!
Senior quotes are due February 19th. Please email monique.sternik@gmail.com. Thank you!
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!
Ultimate Frisbee Spring Season kicks off in February
Any interested students, boys and girls, beginners or experienced players, are encouraged to attend
practices to give the sport a try!!
The club is a great way to have fun, be physically active, learn a new skill, and meet your PE
requirements. Go Turbulence!!
When: Practices start February 22nd, Monday 3:30-6:00 PM, Wednesday 3:30-6:00 PM,
Friday 2:00-4:30 PM through June.
Where: Monday-Wednesday-Friday at Tukwila Community Center Ball Field.
For further information please see the PTSA website for forms and contact information.
Winter conditioning will continue on Fridays from 2:00-4:30 through February 19th.
ASB
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.
NASA Accepting Applications for New Astronauts
NASA announced it will begin accepting applications for new astronauts beginning December 14, 2015.
According to the agency, applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a STEM field, 3+ years of
professional experience, be able to pass a NASA physical, and be willing to travel.
For more information visit http://astronauts.nasa.gov/content/application.htm
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, February 8, 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"
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 Uturns 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.
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
http://www.highlineschools.org/Page/2022
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.
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
The PTSA Nominating Committee is seeking recommendations for next year’s candidates for the
following elected board positions:
 Co-President
 Co-Vice President
 Co-Secretary
 Co-Treasurer
If you have questions about these roles or you’d like to recommend yourself or another PTSA member,
we want to hear from you! Please e-mail Bonnie Demaree or Cynthia Seidel at
bonnieseattle99@gmail.com or cynthia.seidel@gmail.com by Friday, Feb. 12th.
These positions are vital to Raisbeck. Our PTSA is responsible for many of the programs that make
Raisbeck so exceptional. Please show your support by considering these positions and helping us find the
most qualified and dedicated candidates possible.
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!
http://rahsptsa.org/
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.
https://touchbase.highlineschools.org/touchbase/
To pay for school meals, log-in to the MealTime electronic payment system.
https://www.mymealtime.com/signin.aspx
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—
God gives nothing to those who keep their arms crossed.
-African Proverb