Spring 2016

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Message from the Principal

Hello Aloha Warrior Families,

It is almost impossible to believe we are in May and that the Class of 2016 will graduate in a little over one month. When I started at AHS in November, I could not anticipate that my time here would

extend through the end of the year. Ken Yarnell continues to be on leave to be the care giver for his wife following her bone marrow transplant in December. He is planning to participate in graduation activities and I know our graduates and parents will be thrilled to have him preside over those events.

You may have followed the boundary change process in which the Beaverton School District has been engaged for several months. The superintendent has made a final decision on the high school boundary adjustments and the student transition process. That information can be found at https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/depts/facil it ies/boundary/Documents/Supt_HS_Boundary_Decision.pdf

In the meantime, Aloha High School is thriving. Students tackled the Smarter Balanced Assessments and the ACT/Aspire exams with the grit and resilience necessary to demonstrate what they know and can do. Students and teachers are all working hard to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and achievement. The Aloha parents and community are strong in supporting successful outcomes for the students and the school. As the school moves into the 2016-17 school year, exciting opportunities for students will continue to reveal themselves—watch for news of AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) implementation, dual credit courses, Career/Technical Education (CTE) courses, and of course the excellent array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses that are offered at Aloha.

My best wishes to you for having a great spring. Thanks for all you contribute as parents and members of this wonderful community.

Thankful to be a Warrior!

Janice M. Adams Interim Principal

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Hola Familias Guerreras de Aloha,

Es casi imposible creer que el mes de mayo comienza la próxima semana y que la Clase 2016 se graduara en un poco mas de un mes. Cuando empecé en la Escuela Preparatoria Aloha en noviembre, no anticipe que mi tiempo aquí se extendiera hasta el final del año escolar. Ken Yarnell sigue con licencia familiar para cuidar de su esposa después de tener un trasplante de médula ósea en diciembre. El planea en participar en las actividades de graduación, y se que nuestros graduados y padres estarán muy contentos de que el participe en estos eventos.

Posiblemente han seguido el proceso de cambio de limite de fronteras en donde el Distrito Escolar de Beaverton ha participado durante varios meses. El superintendente ah tomado la decisión final en los ajustes de el limite de fronteras de las escuela preparatorias y el proceso de transición de estudiantes. Esta información se puede encontrar enhttps://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/depts/facilities/boundary/Documents/Supt_HS_Boundary_Decision.pdf

Mientras tanto, la Escuela Preparatoria Aloha esta prosperando. Los estudiantes atacaron la evaluación Smarter Balanced y los exámenes ACT/Aspire con firmeza de carácter y poder de recuperación necesaria para demostrar sus conocimientos y lo que pueden hacer. Estudiantes y maestros están trabajando duro para demostrar un alto nivel de conocimientos y logros. Los padres y comunidad de Aloha son fuertes en el apoyo a los resultados exitosos para los estudiantes y la escuela. En lo que la escuela se mueve al año escolar 2016-17, oportunidades fascinantes para los estudiantes continuaran a revelarse – esperen noticias de AVID (Avance Vía Determinación Individual), implementación, cursos con crédito doble, cursos en Educación de Profesiones/Técnicas (CTE), y por supuesto el amplio colección de clases de Colocación Avanzadas (AP) que Aloha ofrece.

Mis mejores deseos para que tengan una gran primavera. Gracias por todas sus contribuciones como padres y miembros de esta comunidad maravillosa.

¡Agradecida en ser Guerrera!

Janice M. Adams Interim Principal

Art Department – Future Ready The art department was awarded a Future Ready Positive Change grant to pilot a digital drawing course. Every student enrolled in the pilot will be using an iPad Pro with an Apple Pencil. The program was also awarded 30 Wacom drawing tablets for the design

program at AHS and a class set of SLR cameras for the advance photography students. Design, Digital Drawing and Digital Photography students will also have access to our new Maker Bot 3D printers, Maker Bot scanner and Epson SureColor wide format printers. The 2016/17 school year will be an exciting time for the digital arts at AHS!

Mark your calendars for May 31st, 6-8pm for the Aloha Art Show. Stop by the Aloha commons to look at 60 AP Studio Art portfolios and to enjoy some free refreshments.

Attend Today, Achieve TomorrowThank you parents and students for making school attendance a priority. Our current attendance rate is 90.65% this is up 5% from last year. Stay In School. Don’t Be Late. Graduate.

Sparrow Aloha welcomed our 8th Sparrow, Alicia Alexander of Beaverton. Sparrow season is a special time on campus when we adopt a medically fragile child from our area. Alicia is a 10 Month old undergoing treatment for Leukemia. The entire student body is doing its best to support our Sparrow Alicia with service and fund raising events. This year, with our partner Safeway, our goal is to raise $10,000 for Alicia. The very generous folks at Safeway match money for community service hours performed by our Warriors. For more information about Alicia got to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/family-of-baby-girl-who-has-cancer-needs-help-for-the-holidays_us_5665a070e4b072e9d1c6a8a5

You are invited to participate (sign up in K1) and attend our upcoming Sparrow events:

5/6 MORP Prom backwards – A casual NEON 80’s, Friday night dance $7 w/ ASB, $8, $10 at the door. AHS Students Only.

5/24 PowderPuff 3:00

5/1-5/21 Prom Court fundraising

New On Campus

Marketing Hosts Aloha Community

Congratulations to Team Community Breakfast. Our marketing program hosted our business partners and volunteers to music, food and information. The event was wonderful showcase of Aloha programs and talent. Thank you to all who made the event a success.

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Warrior Gold for Auto Tech

OSU Presidential ScholarshipBrent Barzler and Zach Petersen along with Nargiz Mitalipov (not pictured) were awarded the OSU Presidential Scholarship, the most prestigious scholarship that Oregon State has to offer. OSU only awards 100 of these to students across the nation.

PSU College ExperienceAdvanced Placement Language Arts students from Ms. Carrier and Mr. Wells' classes spent a day at the Portland State University library doing research for their senior project. While the primary purpose of the trip was to gather information from many resources, students also enjoyed roaming through a college-level library, exploring life on a university campus.

Speech and DebateCongratulations to our Speech and Debate team for competing at Districts. Nargiz Mitalipov won 2nd Place for Lincoln Douglas Debate and 1st place for Expository Speaking. Justin Tran won 2nd place for Radio Commentary.

NHS OfficersCongratulations to the National Honor Society (NHS) officers. The National Honor Society is a nationwide organization which recognizes student scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Aloha’s chapter members perform community service and maintain a 3.0 or higher grade point average. 2017 Officers are:

Historian: Thao TrinhParliamentarian: Zee Alrubaye

Treasurer: Iramae NicholasVice President: Kaye DelaChica

Seargent at Arms: Kaylee RutherfordSecretary: Leah EklundPresident: Carlos Garcia

Career Days Mcullah Biffle and Luz Marquez attended the Veterinary Career Day held at The Oregon Humane Society this week. The students met with both small and large animal (Equine)Veterinarians as well as therapy animal specialists. The students had the opportunity to witness animal surgery as well as meet with a few special service animals.

Both volunteers and students had an amazing experience filled with a mutual passion for animals and their health and welfare. Students gained a better understanding of the steps necessary to become anything from a veterinarian, nurse or technician to a therapy animal host or animal volunteer.

AHS Cheer – Repeat National ChampsCongratulations to our Cheer Team and their equally hardworking coaching staff. Varsity won the State Champions in the 5A/6A Large Varsity division capping off and undefeated season. The team travelled to California to with their second national title.

Auto Tech students: Eli Jordan, Hannah Besinger, Tyler Kucera, McKay Thomas, Kristin Kepner, Will Crozier, Dylan Ranes and Coach - Claudia Leppert will be representing OR in Louisville, Kentucky in June at the national SkillsUSA competition. If you would like to support them please check the Aloha website for donation opportunities Beaverton.k12.or.us/aloha.

Other winners in the Oregon competition are: Robert Haynes -4th place small engines, Jose Santiago - 2nd place in Job Interview, Dylan Ranes 2nd place in Diesel. Nick Hald who took Best in Show for the student division and earned $500 for the auto tech program.

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Swimmer at StateCongratulations to Jordan Ashmore and Kalei Kittleson for representing Aloha at the Oregon State Swim Meet. Their efforts gave Aloha a 16th place Team Finish out of 32 teams. Jordan earned a third place in the 100 butterfly and a fourth place with an All American Consideration Time in the 100 backstroke. Kalei finished 17th in the 100 backstroke. Way to go ladies, we are so proud of you both.

New Day SingersCongratulations to our awesome New Day Singers! They won place 2nd at the OMEA State Competition. We knew they would do well. To qualify a choir must get a score of 80 or higher on two of three parameters. Aloha received three scores of 90 and took first place at the Music District 15 Solo and Ensemble Festival.

Art Honors for AHS ArtistsAnita Koh was honored with a $500 scholar ship from Herzog-Meier Volkswagen for her doll series entitled "Strong Female Leaders Through History". Every year Herzog hosts an art show for seniors in the BSD and awards scholarships. Anita was also honored with a Special Commendation Award for her drawing entitled "Moth Among Stars". Justin Rostad was honored with two Special Commendation Awards for his graphic design work.

Band State QualifiersThe following AHS musicians competed in the OMEA District 15 District Contest and are qualified to compete in the OSAA State Solo Music Championship. Congratulations to Declan Bartel for baritone voice - first alternate, Jonathan Fitzgerald for rudimental snare drum - first place, Michael McCann for euphonium – first place.

Theatre State QualifierMelissa Myers for honorable mention in the One Act division and Maddison Holms for placing 2nd in Lighting Design.

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Athletes of the Month

Congratulations to our Athletes of the Month. Minjin Enkhjargal and Evan Klenin from the tennis team.

Minjin is a true student athlete balancing two sports, swimming and tennis, an internship and classwork, while maintaining an above average GPA. Minjin is a four year member of the tennis team and team captain. Last year she was our number one singles player and this year is on our number one doubles team. She is a steady force on and off the court for her teammates. As a player she is the first to volunteer to help in any and every capacity when setting up the courts for practice or matches.

Evan is a senior leader of the tennis team. He a team captain and displays all the characteristics of a great team player. His record in March is 4 wins and 0 loses. He plays our #3 singles position and # 1 doubles spot.

He is a 4.0 student who volunteers his time outside of tennis and school to various organizations. He tutors other students, and is always looking to help in any way without being asked. He has matured on the tennis court to be a great competitor and inspires others to do the same. He hustles and hits and never quits.

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Wrestlers go to StateCongratulations to our State Wrestler winners! Cortez Rodelo took 2nd, Corbin Rupe took 5th and Trey Nichols won 6th place in their weight classes at State. Great season to all Wrestlers, Coaches and Stat team!

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Golden Dozen Each season students are nominated by their teacher to be part of the Golden Dozen. These are students who have shown GRIT resilience and determination in their pursuit of academic achievement.

Thanks to the PTO/Boosters the students are treated to a book of their choice at Powell’s, lunch with the principal and are honored with their nominating teacher at the spring assembly.

Here are our new Golden Dozen:

Tohama KhalilNaomi Horton

Keither Hunter MathisSamantha (Kat) Boldman

Jerome Tagabuel Annika Green

Omar FernandezMercedes Molina

Tony Ngninlabhe FouetioDania Saleh

Oralia Funez MojicaAshleigh CroftAlex Ashbrook

PTO/Booster Grants The PTO/Booster is excited to say we were able to support several campus groups. Thanks to the generosity and hard work of the Boosters our students, teams and clubs are able gain experience and participate in off campus activities. Grants awarded this time around were to: send our Key Club representative to the summer summit, support our three time State and two time National Championship Cheer team as they competed in California, help Lacrosse and treat our Golden Dozen students to Powell’s with the principal.

Join our PTO/Booster BoardThank you to the students and parents that have helped out this year. If you are a parent or a student who would like to volunteer please contact Heather Glass for the spring schedule at heatherglass@hotmail.com.

The Aloha PTO/Booster club is in need of some new board members next year. We have openings for treasurer and Vice president. We are a fun group of parents who run concessions to help support ALL the different groups and activities at Aloha. We are proud to not just support the athletics but the arts, educational, and other needs as well. There will be elections at our June meeting. We generally meet the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm in the library. In May we have a track meet and have moved our May meeting to Thursday May 12. If you are interested orjust want more information, please contact Heather Glass,heatherglass@hotmail.com.

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Grad Party Tickets on SaleSeniors, tickets for your Grad Night Party are available during both

lunches on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Purchase your

ticket at the table in the Senior Section or in the Armory when it is open!

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District Goal for 2010-2015: All students will show continuous progress toward their personal learning goals, developed

in collaboration with teachers and parents, and will be prepared for post-secondary education and career success.

The Beaverton School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups.  It is the policy of the Beaverton School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans’ status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment.

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May

2-13 AP Testing

16—24 Make-up AP Testing

4 Jostens at lunches distributing Caps and Gowns.

5 Staff Appreciation Dessert 2:30 pm

6 Spring Assembly in Tutorial

MORP Sparrow dance 7-9:00 pm

11 Prom Tickets go on Sale

12 PTO/Booster Mtg. 7:00 pm

14 Future Ready Seminar

14-17 Aloha Business Sunriver Trip

21 Prom on the Portland Spirit 8:00-11:00

23 Senior checkout forms available. This is how you get grad tickets

24 Powder Puff Football 2:45

24-26 Extended Applications presentations

25 Living History Day

Band Concert 7:00 pm

Kickball 2:45

26 Volleyball 2:45

Sports Dessert 6:00 pm

May Choir Concert 7:00 pm

Seniors – last day to turn in proof of outside credits.

27 Staff Development – No School for Students

30 Memorial Day – No School

31-June 3 Extended Applications

Art Show 6:00

Senior Finals 5, 7

June

1 Senior Finals 4, 6, 8

AHS Theatre One Acts 7:00 pm

2 Senior Finals 1, 3 – 11:00 am dismissal, no transportation provided

Senior Awards Night/Wall of Excellence 6:00 pm

3 6:30 am Senior Breakfast

8:00 am Grad Mandatory Practice

10:00 Grad Assembly – Families Invited

7:30 pm Play – Odd Couple

5 Graduation – University of Portland Chile’s Center NOON

Grad Party - Grad Party tickets may be purchased anytime the Armory is open or online: http://vols.pt/Spqqkg

6-10 Academic Review Week

14 Full day, period 8 Final (special schedule)

15 Finals periods 1, 3 buses 12:10

16 Period 4, 6 buses 12:10

17 Period 5, 7 12:10 buses

20 Last Day for Teachers