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Family Enrichment Night is tonight
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Family Enrichment Night
Wednesday, January 23
6:15pm - 8:30pm
Join Magnet parents and students for your choice of mini-workshops on different topics.
Session one starts at 6:15pm. Then, following a quick break for some delicious food, session two starts at 7:30pm.
Topics include:
How am I Going to Pay for College?
What to Expect When You Are Applying for College.
Eat Right for Life
Effects of Alcohol and Drugs on the Teen Brain
Don't miss out on this fun and informative evening. Be sure to put Monday, February 25 on your calendar for Family Enrichment Night II.
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Mentor survey to be released soon; please participate
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Dear Parents and Friends of AMHS:
As our school has grown so has the need for mentors for the senior thesis, science fair, robotics projects and other academic pursuits. The School Improvement Council (SIC) is working with the faculty to help identify potential mentors. In the next few days, you will receive an email linked to a survey designed to help us create a database of potential mentors and their areas of expertise. We encourage you to consider adding your name to this database as a potential mentor, or pass along the survey information to others you know who could serve as mentors.
Best regards,
Holly Mitchell & Sue Woods
AMHS School Improvement Council
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Annual AMHS Talent show
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 Auditions
Students can sign up to audition on the bulletin board outside of Mr. Grimshaw's room. Auditions will be held from 3:30-5:00 PM on Wednesday, January 30 and Thursday, January 31 in the AMHS Lecture Hall.
The Talent Show
February 13
7:00 PM
Rose Marie Meyers Theater
Tickets are $5.00 each and will be sold at school starting the week of February 4 and at the door the evening of the show.
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Mark your calendars for these important events in February
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AMHS Blood Drive for the American Red Cross
 February (all month)
During the month of February, be sure to donate to the Pennies for Patients campaign to raise funds for children with leukemia and other blood diseases.
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Support the Raptor Triathlon Club - Bike Donations Needed!!!
|  The Academic Magnet is proud to announce the inaugural Raptor Triathlon Club led by teachers Murray and Laura Eicher and student leaders Micah Norton and Alex Parler. Our goals for the club are to introduce students to the sport and develop their skills in each of the three continuous and sequential endurance disciplines. Over twenty students are already involved and have begun training for our first event, the Try Charleston Sprint Triathlon scheduled for April 20, 2013 in Mt. Pleasant. We will also focus on preparing the students for the Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series at James Island County Park this summer.
Our main challenge for this club is that most students are attempting this sport for the first time and do not have the necessary equipment needed for the biking portion. If you or someone you know has a road or triathlon bike which is languishing in the garage...please consider donating it or selling it (at a student friendly price) to someone on our triathlon team. (Unfortunately, mountain or cruiser bikes are not appropriate for this club.) We could also use smaller bike related items to help equip our student athletes (listed below).
Water Bottles
Water Bottle Cages for the bike
Bike Lube
Bike Tubes/Tires
Helmets (required for participation)
Bike Shoes (road bike or triathlon...along with the clip-less pedals)
Bike pumps
We will also take monetary donations to buy equipment for the team. Any equipment donated will not be given to a specific student but will be used by the entire club for years to come. Receipts will be given for tax purposes.
Contact Murray_Eicher@charleston.k12.sc.us or Laura_Eicher@charleston.k12.sc.us if you have items to donate or if you have items you would like to sell!
Thanks so much.
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PLEASE DONATE ITEMS TO THE AUCTION!
|  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 cusabo2@bellsouth.net. |
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THANK YOU TO SPONSORS OF CELEBRATE MAGNET!
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Find more information about becoming a sponsor.
Raptor Mary Margaret McLernon
Eagle Robyn & Scott Bradley Sue & Rich Leadem Coleman & Chip Legerton Cynthia & Robert Lowery
Osprey AnonymousCharleston 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 BiggsSarah & Michael BookHayley & Jon CarterNadine & Ken ChavinAmy & Bryan FrainSuzanne 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 AtzAmy & Chuck BlackCarrie & Rob BovenderEllen & Forrest BranhamJessie & Jay BrzezinskiWendy BurkhardtCammie & 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 SwallahBridget McLernon & Sean SykesAngie & Jon TirpakAll Seasons Mulch Market - Sherry & Gregg TuckerUricchio, Howe & KrellDeepa & Abhay Varma
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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 hseibels@gmail.com. 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!
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EXCITING WAY TO HONOR EDUCATORS
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 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; you may directly link to the donation page at: http://www.razoo.com/story/Star-Teachers . One flag ($5) may be purchased by calling April or Cherie at 843.937.6418.
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It's time to submit your yearbook ads
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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 larissa_bortz@charleston.k12.sc.us
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 larissa_bortz@charleston.k12.sc.us
Personal add Information Form
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2014 Spring Break Trip to England, Scotland, & France
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 Join us on a Spring Break Trip 2014 to England, Scotland, and France. The total price for students is $3652 (includes everything but lunches and cancellation insurance). Sign up now online and receive a $100 discount until the end of January. If you have already traveled with EF, you can receive an additional $100 savings. 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. For more information, contact Dr. Altman at Mary_Altman@charleston.k12.sc.us or call 746-1300, ex 26227. We look forward to traveling with you!
Dr. Altman, Mr. McCormick, and Mrs. Lankford
Photo courtesy of
Matthew Hunter.
Used with permission
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AMHS school newspaper needs your help
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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?
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School Calendar
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 January
Report Cards
January 23
Family Enrichment Night #1
Wednesday, January 23
6:15 pm - 8:30 pmConvocationFeaturing Dr. Rodney A. SmollaJanuary 24
Deadline for AMHS Foundation Board Nominations
January 31
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, February 7
Pennies for Patients Fundraiser
Entire month of February
Family Enrichment Night #2
Monday, February 25
6:15 pm - 8:30 pmCelebrate 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
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REPORT CARDS
COME HOME TODAY!
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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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Volunteers Needed this Saturday, January 26
There will be a carnival at North Charleston Elementary on Saturday, January 26 from 10am - 2 pm. Student volunteers are needed to help with activities. Anyone interested should contact Lizzy Stevens at esteven1@citadel.edu for more info.
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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 cusabo2@bellsouth.net. 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 28.
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 Ravens Rugby Appleby's Pancake Fundraiser is January 26. Get your ticket today from any of the ruggers listed below, or contact whitepearl@comcast.net
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 tswinters@hotmail.com.
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Mark your calendars now!
Celebrate Magnet Spring Auction will be held
March 23, 2013
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The Citadel
Holliday Alumni House69 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 link your REDCard. AMHS School ID is 118136
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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
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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. |
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Raptor Report
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by the Monday preceding the Wednesday publication date.
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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
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AMHS STAFF
Judith Peterson
Principal
Lucy Pinckney Vice Principal
Linnie Duckett
Secretary Amy Neloms Guidance Director
Anna Lamb
Guidance Counselor
Susan Henley
Pam Emanuele
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
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