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Principal Points: Bus Strike Update
|  Thank you all for your patience and support as we await any bus strike information or action. At the school we have taken a few key steps should a strike occur.
- We have contact numbers for every student. These numbers were provided by the students in their homeroom classes.
- We have information from each student as to how they will return home should a strike be called during the school day.
- We have a dismissal plan that will release students in groups (everyday car riders, after school sports teams, student drivers, academic/arts practices) and hold remaining students in their homerooms until their "ride" home arrives.
- We will have multiple faculty and administrators with walkie-talkies identifying students' rides and calling for the student.
- We will have additional administration and faculty outside helping move traffic smoothly along the same pattern we have been using.
- I expect addition NCPD assistance in moving traffic at peak travel times.
If a strike should occur, there will be many more cars on all Charleston roads, so we are urging parents to arrange car pools for transportation to and from school. AMHS will open with adult supervision at 7:00 AM and remain open until 6:00 PM in an effort to accommodate work schedules. If there are any specific transportation needs we can help with, please call us at 746-1300.
Judith Peterson
AMHS Principal
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Annual AMHS Talent Show
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 The Talent Show
February 13
7:00 p.m.
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
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Magnet Gym Lobby
NOTE: February 7 is an "A" day for students.
Sixteen year olds who want to donate blood need a parent consent form signed. Anyone at least seventeen years old can meet with Rachael Dawson at lunch to schedule a blood-donating appointment.
IMPORTANT: on the day of the Blood Drive, February 7, students need to have a good, hearty breakfast, drink a lot of water, and bring their driver's license to their blood-donating appointment.  February (all month)
Monday, February 11 will be the kick-off day for this year's Pennies for Patients campaign to raise funds for children with leukemia and other blood diseases. Collection boxes will be distributed to each Focus classroom at the end of the week in order to be ready for the fundraiser on Monday. Parents can also donate online at: http://scar.sy.llsevent.org/academicmagnethighschool
Instructions for donating online:
- Click the large red DONATE NOW button the top right-hand side of the screen.
- The donor will then be prompted to fill out a form with their information, type and amount of donation, any personal note they want to add, and student name/classroom/teacher to credit the donation to.
- They will receive an email receipt upon donating online. The coordinator will also receive an email when a donation is made.
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PLEASE DONATE ITEMS TO THE AUCTION!
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Can your business donate an item for the auction? Can you ask merchants where you shop and eat to donate merchandise or a gift certificate? Do you have a friend who  is creative? Do you own a vacation home or have a contact who can arrange an exciting adventure? What would YOU like to buy for a good price at the auction??? Put on your thinking caps and help us make the 25th Anniversary Celebrate Magnet the MOST SUCCESSFUL auction ever!!!
Click here for the auction item 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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 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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Help raise funds for Water Missions International and honor AMHS graduate Marley Lion
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Dear Friends,
You may know that Water Missions International (WMI) is having their 2013 Walk For Water on Saturday, March 23 from 9:00-1:00 in downtown Charleston. We would love for you to join with us in honoring the memory of our son, Marley Lion, by registering online as a member or sponsor of The Heart of The Lion team.
Our goal is to donate $10,000 in Marley's honor to WMI.
The walk is 3.5 miles will begin and end at Cannon Park -by the Battery. MUSC is providing free parking.
It costs $25 to register, which includes a t-shirt.
After registering:
*Spread the news about THE HEART OF THE LION
TEAM.
*Invite others to register online to join our team.
*Invite others to register online to sponsor you or donate to our team.
TO REGISTER TO WALK WITH THE HEART OF THE LION TEAM:
1. Click here
2. Select "join our team"
3. Invite friends and family to sponsor you - the goal is $100 per individual team member.
TO SPONSOR A PARTICIPANT ON THE HEART OF A LION TEAM:
1. Click here
2. Select "Support a Participant" on left sidebar
3. Enter the first and last name of the participant you wish to sponsor.
4. Complete information and enter amount.
TO DONATE TO THE HEART OF THE LION TEAM:
1. Click here
4. Select "Give Now" on right hand side of page
5. Enter amount and click "donate" and proceed
Any money that goes to one of our team participants will become part of the "Heart of the Lion" team donation.
We seek to have a minimum of 100 team members and for each member to get sponsored for $100.
This way, we can reach our goal to donate $10,000 in Marley's honor to Water Missions International.
Your support and promotion of our efforts to honor Marley in this way would be so greatly appreciated.
In Gratitude,
Robert and Liz Paige
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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 February. 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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 February
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, February 7
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Magnet Gym Lobby
AMHS Booster Club Social
Saturday, February 9
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Creek Club at I'On
44 Saturday Rd, Mount Pleasant
PIE Board meeting
Wednesday, February 13
5:30 p.m.
AMHS Conference Room
Talent Show
Wednesday, February 13
7:00 p.m.
Rose Marie Meyers Theater
Pennies for Patients Fundraiser
Monday February 11 - Thursday February 28
Presidents' Day - NO SCHOOL
Monday, February 18
Progress Reports
Wednesday, February 20
American Mathematics Competition 10/12
Wednesday, February 20
During 1A class
Family Enrichment Night #2
Monday, February 25
6:15 pm - 8:30 pmFuture Events 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
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PIE Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 13
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
NOTE TIME CHANGE FOR FEBRUARY We're meeting earlier so we can all get the the Talent Show!!!
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From the Guidance Department...
Parents please visit the " Summer Programs" and " Scholarships" tabs of the School Counseling and Guidance page of the AMHS website to learn about some great opportunities for your students.
Junior Parents... please contact your student's Guidance Counselor to set up an IGP Meeting. We are hoping to have Junior Meetings completed by the end of February.
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Who: Current members and those who
may be interested in joining the
AMHS Booster Club
Date: Saturday, February 9, 2013
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Place: Creek Club at I'On
44 Saturday Rd, Mount Pleasant,
SC 29464
Casual evening with heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages.
RSVP: info@amhsboosterclub.com
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American Mathematics
Competition 10/12
AMHS Math Department will offer students the opportunity to participate in the American Mathematics Competition 10/12 on Wednesday, February 20 during 1A Students who are interested in testing should contact Ms. Hooffstetter in room 7116 or email her at gwen_hooffstetter@charleston.k12.sc.usInformation about testing is also available at http://amc.maa.orgRegistration form
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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, February 11.
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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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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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