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THE RAPTOR REPORT
Principal Points 
judith "Whatever we build ends up building us." These words of Jim Rohn will direct both our reflection and our sense of purpose for the coming year.

Family Enrichment Night: On Wednesday, January 23 PIE will sponsor a really special evening of seminars designed to strengthen our understanding of issues confronting our high school students and families. Alcohol/Drugs and the Teenage Brain, Eat Right for Life, Paying for College, and College Admissions: Insights for a Successful Application are the four topics for this evening, and the design of the evening will allow parents and students to attend two sessions. I urge everyone to take advantage of this exceptional evening of educational workshops.

On the Horizon:
     Academic Magnet Foundation: Please check out the AMF tab on our website for information about this opportunity to support AMHS into the next generation of students. This is very exciting, and we are eager for everyone to know about the foundation.
      Coming Home: January 25 is "Coming Home" and AMHS will celebrate with a pep rally and a night of basketball games. This is always a special event, and we look forward to seeing everyone in the gym on Friday evening. All our teams have been competitive and successful. Come, watch them play, and share in the excitement. JV games begin at 4:00 pm; Varsity games begin at 6:00 pm.
     Traffic Concerns: Last week brought some arrival problems we have not experienced in three years. As plans are developed to reduce the glut of traffic on Montague Avenue, please be patient. We will keep our community informed as decisions are made,

Every day at AMHS is exciting and dynamic, and 2013 lies ahead with even more opportunities for growth and development. Thank you for your continuing support as AMHS moves ahead into the second semester of this school year. If we can help with anything, please call us at 746-1300

Happy New Year, Magnet!

Judith Peterson
Principal
PLEASE DONATE ITEMS TO THE AUCTION! 
PIE LOGO
We need your donations to make Celebrate Magnet's 25th Anniversary event on March 23 the best auction ever! Can your business make a donation? Can you ask a business, store, restaurant or hotel that you frequent or that your friend owns to make a donation? Can you ask your neighbor to make a donation? Do you have a vacation home or a contact who can arrange an exciting adventure? Click here for the donation form. Forms are also available at the AMHS front desk and in Ms. Duckett's office. For more information, contact the Donations Chair, Darlene Rawls, at 478-9335 or [email protected].
THANK YOU TO SPONSORS OF CELEBRATE MAGNET! 
PIE LOGOFind more information about becoming a sponsor.


Raptor 
Mary Margaret McLernon

Eagle 
Robyn & Scott Bradley 
Sue & Rich Leadem 
Coleman & Chip Legerton 
Cynthia & Robert Lowery

Osprey 
Anonymous
Charleston ENT - Cynthia & Gene Brown 
Lesly & Scott Davidson 
Sandra & Todd Gallati 
Colleen & Steve Marshall 
Holly & John Mitchell 
Allison & Travis Nash 
Kelly & Benjamin Navarro 
Better IV - Darlene & Jimmy Rawls 
Sylvia & Buist Rivers 
Sheryl & James Schnell 
Hallie & Jay Seibels 
Amy & Scott Shubert 
Sue & Cliff Woods

Falcon 
Connie & John Biggs
Sarah & Michael Book
Hayley & Jon Carter
Nadine & Ken Chavin
Amy & Bryan Frain
Suzanne Groff 
Lisa & Barry Hand 
Amy & Edward Kronsberg 
Ann & John Kulze 
Jill & James Leber 
Anna Pruitt 
Lisa & Joe Rainero 
Lisa & David Savage 
Caroline Smythe & Arch McCallum 
 Lora and Jeff Santi
Jo & Charles Summerall 
Ariel & Tom Trouche 
Mary Jean & Marty Vogt 
Clisby Williams & Jim Drobina 
Kathy & Frank Zanin

Owl 
Teresa & Andy Atz
Amy & Chuck Black
Carrie & Rob Bovender
Ellen & Forrest Branham
Jessie & Jay Brzezinski
Wendy Burkhardt
Cammie & Billy Camp 
Catherine & Mike Carter 
Kathy & Alec Chessman 
Lynn Clark 
Jody & Jeffrey Cohen 
Susan & Joy Datta 
Kathy & Michael Edwards 
Linda & Wayne Fairey 
Elizabeth & Walt Flowers 
Atlantic Boat - ACR - Peggy & John Gervais 
Amy & Steve Goldberg 
Christen & J.P. Hall 
Cindy Hope 
Marilou & Bill Hunt 
Kathy & Greg Jones 
Carrie & Ty King 
Biljana & Steve Lanier 
Amy & Chip Mainous 
Jimmy Johns Of Mt P - Tonya & John McGue 
Susan Kilpatrick & Charles Norris 
Elizabeth & David Parler 
Kathy & Sam Phlegar 
Sibita & Chris Proctor 
Robben & David Richards 
Kevin Roerden 
Brooke & Dan Rumph 
Chris & Rod Schlosser 
Lisa & Jeff Short 
Sarah & Bob Stapleton 
Julie & Mike Stephenson 
Dawn & Tony Swallah
Bridget McLernon & Sean Sykes
Angie & Jon Tirpak
All Seasons Mulch Market - Sherry & Gregg Tucker
Uricchio, Howe & Krell
Deepa & Abhay Varma

auctiondonor2Help this year's annual auction by becoming a sponsor
PIE LOGO PIE's primary fundraising event, Celebrate Magnet, will be held on March 23. You can help by becoming a sponsor. Sponsorship levels range from Raptor ($5,000+) to Owl ($250) and come with many benefits. Any level you choose is greatly appreciated! 

If you'd like more information, please contact Hallie Seibels at 843-345-7899 or [email protected]. Thank you.



Please follow the Virtual Terminal instructions below when paying by credit card.

Virtual Terminal Instructions: 
1. In the first box, type the dollar amount to be charged.  
2. In the second box, type the level you would like to sponsor 
(Raptor, Eagle, Osprey, Falcon, Owl).

3. Click Next.
4. On the next page, fill in fields marked in red (and address 2 if necessary).
5. Click Submit to process the transaction, and a new page, "Auction pay Virtual Terminal" will load once the card has been processed.
6. A confirmation (receipt) email will be sent to the email address provided.

 

Thank you for being a PIE Auction Sponsor!

EXCITING WAY TO HONOR EDUCATORS 
Announcing star educator flags for sale @ CCSD By the time most students graduate from high school, they will have spent almost 10,000 hours with their teachers. While this year's An Evening with the Stars Winter Gala:  International Indulgence will honor all school-based Teachers of the Year, our OTE team would like to invite students, families, community members, and fellow educators to recognize any and all of those educators who have provided them inspiration and motivation. It seems most everyone has a story about an educator who has touched his/her life!

Therefore, cloth flags from various countries will be personalized and displayed at this year's gala to honor educators. Flags may be purchased for $5 each and will include a special message (50-word limit) to/for those educators selected by students, parents, fellow educators, and/or community members. After the gala, flags will be provided as special gifts to honored educators.  

Those interested in purchasing a minimum of two flags ($10) may visit www.ccsdschools.com and click on the 2013 ANNUAL WINTER GALA link on the right-hand side of the page and then click HONOR AN EDUCATOR; or they may directly link to http://www.razoo.com/story/Star-Teachers . One flag ($5) may be purchased by calling April or Cherie at 843.937.6418.    
AMHS Wrestling team places 4th in King of the County Tournament       
2012 team with coaches
Coach Hagy, Harry Griffin, Dillion Schaaf, Nate Schlosser, Josh McDermett, Joseph Kilgallen, Jack Delanty, Coach Lindgren
AMHS Wrestlers attended the King of the County Wrestling Tournament held at Stall High School, Friday and Saturday January 11-12.  They competed against 12 area high schools. AMHS placed 4th overall and following individual wrestlers placed as listed:

 

Josh McDermett - 1st Place for weight class 126

Nate Schlosser - 2nd Place for weight class 132

Joseph Kilgallen - 3rd  for weight class 152

Dillion Schaaf - 3rd  for weight class 138

Harry Griffin - 4th for weight class 220

Jack Delanty - 4th for weight class 195

 

It was an action packed weekend with lots of personal bests. The next match is Jan 15, 6:00 pm at North Charleston High School, and the next home meet is Jan 22 at 6:00 pm.

 

Click here for more pictures from the tournament. 

It's time to submit your yearbook ads
yearbook page

AMHS Business Owners: The Yearbook Needs Your Support!


The deadline for purchasing a yearbook advertisment is fast approaching. The ad and payment deadline for both business and parent recognition ads is  

*****Friday, February 2.***** Questions? Contact Larissa Bortz  


Successful businesses aim to make the most of every advertising dollar. You have the opportunity to do this and at the same time support an outstanding educational experience for students at Academic Magnet High School. Your ad will be printed in over 500 books, each of which is read and widely circulated among family and friends. A yearbook is kept for a lifetime - your ad will be seen over and over. See the attached form for information and rates, or contact Larissa Bortz at
[email protected]

2012-2013 Yearbook Ad Sales Form


Parents: 

Make Their Yearbook Personal and Special!

 

The end of the school year may be months away, but now is the time to plan your lasting message to your son or daughter in the 2013 AMHS yearbook. A yearbook tribute ad is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge your student's achievements and leave a personal message in a book they will keep for a lifetime. See the attached form for information and rates, or contact Larissa Bortz at [email protected]

 

Personal add Information Form 

2014 Spring Break Trip to England, Scotland, & France      
Join us on a Spring Break Trip 2014 to England, Scotland, and France. The total price for students is $3452 (includes everything but lunches and cancellation insurance).  Sign up now online. Go to eftours.com/ESF, then type in the tour number 1229635.  You can view the itinerary and other details.  Sign up online with a $95 deposit, and make monthly payments of $247. For more information, contact Dr. Altman at [email protected]  or call 746-1300, ex 26227. We look forward to traveling with you! 

Dr. Altman, Mr. McCormick, and Mrs. Lankford
 Paris 

             
Photo courtesy of
Matthew Hunter.
                                                                                                          Used with permission
AMHS school newspaper needs your help
newspapers
The Bird's Eye View has established sponsorship categories and advertising rates for the school newspaper for the 2012-2013 school year.  The sponsorship categories are as follows:

 

Bronze Sponsor:  $5.00 - $25.00
Gold Sponsor:  $25.01 - $49.99
Diamond Sponsor:  $50.00 and up

Businesses... interested in advertising in The Bird's Eye View
Students... want to place an ad in your newspaper?
 
Have questions? Need more information? Contact Nairobi Orr at [email protected]. 
School Calendar
 
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January

Exams 2B & 4B
January 16

Teacher In-Service & Workdays
January 17 -18
NO SCHOOL

Martin L. King Holiday
January 21
NO SCHOOL

Report Cards
January 23

Family Enrichment Night #1
Wednesday, January 23
6:15 pm - 8:30 pm


Convocation
Featuring Dr. Rodney A. Smolla
January 24

Deadline for AMHS Foundation Board Nominations 
January 31
 
 
Future Events

Family Enrichment Night #2
Monday, February 25
6:15 pm - 8:30 pm

Celebrate Magnet Auction 
March 23, 2013 
The Citadel  

Prom
April 27, 2013
Montague Terrace at the North Charleston Coliseum
7:30 pm -12:00 a.m.
More details to follow

AMHS Class of 2013 Graduation
June 6, 2013
North Charleston Convention Center
8:30 a.m.
More details to follow 
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Click on this link to receive the Raptor Report directly in your inbox each Wednesday

NO SCHOOL
January 17,18, & 21
ENJOY THE BREAK!

REPORT CARDS
January 23


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Nomination deadline extended for Academic Magnet Foundation Board of Directors.

The deadline for applying to serve on the new Academic Magnet Foundation board has been extended until January 31. A special email detailing how to apply will be sent later this week. You may also visit the Foundation's page on the school's website to get more information.

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Coming up in future Raptor Reports...

SIC is looking for ways to help identify mentors for senior thesis requirements and science fair projects. Be on the lookout for information in upcoming Raptor Reports about how you can help with this initiative.  
 
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PIE FAMILY ENRICHMENT NIGHT

 

Wednesday, January 23 is the first of two
2013 PIE Family Enrichment Nights at AMHS. 

Four speakers will be presenting their fascinating topics at various locations around the AMHS campus each of the two nights. 
6:15 pm - 8:30pm

Sandwiches and refreshments served between the speakers.

Topics include:
  • Alcohol/Drugs and the Teenage Brain
  • Eat Right for Life
  • Paying for College
  • College Admissions: Insights for a Successful Application 


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SIC NEEDS YOU!

 

AMHS SIC (School Improvement Council) is a group of parents, teachers, students, community members, and AMHS administrators with a responsibility to plan, monitor, and evaluate improvement at AMHS.

The current Chair is Darlene Rawls, MD, Vice Chair David Manzi, and Secretary Margaret Dobson. If you would like to serve on any of our sub-committees, please email  [email protected].

A partial list of committees includes: AMHS Alumni Database, Video History of AMHS, Science Fair Competitions, and Thesis Handbook. Thank you in advance for volunteering.

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Teachers, Students, Parents....
If you have information you would like to share with the AMHS community in the next Raptor Report, please submit your article, picture(s), or announcement to Rhonda Hunter by Monday, January 21.


Girls lacrosse team tryouts will be January 22, 3:30 pm on the practice field behind the school.



plate of pancakes
Ravens Rugby Appleby's Pancake Fundraiser is January 26. Get your ticket today from any of the ruggers listed below, or contact
[email protected]

Helen Dubois, Nora Rudolph, Grace Waddell, Matthew Hunter, Tom Sudlow, Kaydren Orcutt, Whitney Martin, Adelaide Basco, Jasmine Hubara, and Michelle Baker

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Students...
Do you need community service hours? Click on the link above for a list of community service opportunities. If you choose to participate in a community service project, remember to take the Community Service Project form and have the event sponsor sign it for you.

If you know of an opportunity that needs to be added to the list, forward that information  to Sarah Winters at [email protected].

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Mark your calendars now!
Celebrate Magnet Spring Auction will be held
March 23, 2013
at
The Citadel
Holliday Alumni House

69 Hagood Avenue.

Interested in donating an item or service for the auction?
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QUICK LINKS 

Have you checked out the new  school website lately?

 

Raptor Report Archive 

Access back issues of the Raptor Report here.

(Note: Due to digital storage limitations, pictures may not display in older issues of the Raptor Report.)

 

Click on this link to go to PIE's website.

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Click on the logo to re-link your Harris Teeter card & help the school raise funds. AMHS code is 4626 

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Click on the logo to link your REDCard. AMHS School ID is 118136

publix
Remember to pick up a Publix keychain card at the AMHS visitor desk, and give it to the cashier each time you shop at Publix
Need more information about AMHS athletic teams? 

SAT Question of the Day
Click on "Question of the Day," answer it and then see the percent of correct & incorrect answers from thousands of others who have answered it as well.

Raptor Report

The Raptor Report is published weekly on Wednesdays during the school year, except for holiday breaks. Faculty, students, and parents are encouraged to submit articles and/or pictures of AMHS events, honors, and needs. Please email your information to Rhonda Hunter
by the Monday preceding the Wednesday publication date.

PIE BOARD
MEMBERS
 
Mary Catherine Dubois
President
 
Susan Frohnsdorff 
Vice President

Sharon Beeson 
Treasurer

Cheryl Roberts 
Secretary

  

Brenda Rindge
Member-at-Large

  

Nancy Tezza 
A/B Honor Roll

  

Hallie Seibels, Coleman Legerton, Darlene Rawls, Co-Chairs 
Auction

 

VACANT 

Convocation

 

Christen Hall 
Family Enrichment

  

Marilou Hunt
Grocery Store Partnerships

  

Ellen Schaaf 
Hospitality

  

Dee Ann Bauer, Nina Hoffman, Co-Chairs 
International Dinner

Robyn Bradley, Nancy Tezza. Co-Chairs 
Membership

  

Lisa Short

Office Volunteers

  

Rhonda Hunter

Raptor Report

  

Cammie Camp

Staff Appreciation


Robyn Bradley, Nancy Tezza. Co-Chairs

Student Directory

 

Cassidy Rindge  

Student Rep.

 

Sarah Winters, Hayley Carter 

Student Volunteer Opportunity 

 

Angela Kordonis

Teacher Meetings

  

Gwen Hooffstetter

Teacher Rep.

 

Jill Leber

Thinkers-In-Residence

   

Michelle Bing
PIE Website
 
Judith Peterson
Principal
 
AMHS STAFF

Judith Peterson 
Principal

Lucy Pinckney 
Vice Principal

Linnie Duckett 
Secretary 
  
Amy Neloms
Guidance Director 

Anna Lamb 

Guidance Counselor

Susan Henley
Librarian

Pam Emanuele 
Media Clerk

Niki Grimball
Bookkeeper

Lynn Redfern
Student Data Clerk

Nathan Nelson
Student Concerns Specialist 
 


AMHS TEACHERS

Paul Aburrow
U.S. History

Joy Altman
French 

Heather Benton
Hon World Literature &
Theory of Knowledge/Senior Thesis Prep

Larissa Bortz
Drama, Thesis, Yearbook & AP Literature 

Linda Colon
Spanish

Krista Cornehl
Algebra 2, Probability & Statistics 

  

Jamie Corson
Technology 

Laura Eicher
Biology/Science

Murray Eicher
Chemistry/Science

Sakilra English
Engineering

Frank Flanigan
History

Jennifer Grayson
Thesis & World Literature

Ian Grimshaw
Music

Curtis Hoffman
U.S. History & Psychology

Gwen Hooffstetter
Geometry

Carol Hurt
English  

Daniel Jent
French

Sully Johnston
Math

Maria Kelly
Spanish


Phillip Ladd
AP Physics, Hon. Chemistry

Andrea Langley
Science

Mary Lankford
English

Tyson McCormick
Biology, Anatomy & Physiology

Tonya McIntyre
Algebra & Geometry

Anna Merriman
Spanish

Katharine Metzner-Roop
Biology

Douglas Murphy
Government & Economics
 
Mini Narayanan
Physics

  

Teresa Novinger
English

  

Nairobi Orr

Global Studies, AP Government,
AP Economics, Newspaper Advisor, Testing Coordinator
 
Rebecca Padgett
Hon Pre-Calculus, Hon. Calculus

Micheline Phelan-Callicott
Art & Photography

Jon Phillips
Computer Science

Terry Pirch
9th Grade English 

  

Carrie Renes
Math
 
Andrew Rusciolelli 
Social Studies

Eileen Shields
Spanish

Jason Stackhouse
Psychology & Global Studies

Sharon Williams
PE & Drivers Ed

Cathy Woods
English

Junius Wright
European Literature & Creative Writing